Merritt College Day of the Dead Celebration!
For over 20 years, Merritt has honored this beautiful tradition — a time to remember and celebrate our loved ones who have passed. Join the Puente Project for music, danza, remembrance, and community.
Wednesday, Oct. 29
Starts 10AM at the D-Quad (moves to Building R if raining)
Indigenous Danza, ceremonial walk, and sharing of Pan de Muerto & hot chocolate
Want to honor someone special?
Dia De Los Muertos @ Merritt, 10/29 @ 10am
Oct 23, 2025 7:00:01 AM / by Faiza Ali -->
Free Workshop: Protecting Yourself from FRAUD, 10/29, 5pm @ BCC or Zoom
Oct 22, 2025 7:00:02 AM / by Faiza Ali -->
FREE Workshop: Building Blocks of Financial Wellness - Protecting Yourself from FRAUD!
10/29 at 5pm at Berkeley City College
Room 431
RSVP for zoom link:
Career & Wellness Resource Fair, 11/12, 11am - 3pm @ Merritt College
Oct 20, 2025 10:20:31 PM / by Faiza Ali -->
Come watch Merritt Men's Basketball vs. De Anza, 10/23 @ 6pm @ Merritt
Oct 17, 2025 7:15:00 AM / by Faiza Ali -->
Game Day at Merritt!
Come out and cheer on your Merritt College Panthers Men’s Basketball team as they face De Anza College!
Wednesday, Oct 23
6 PM
Merritt College Gym
Bring your Panther pride and help us pack the gym!
For game info, visit: http://merritt.edu/menshoops
Join 1st Ever "Peralta Pumpkin Pursuit" 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser for Students, Oct. 18
Oct 11, 2025 5:41:04 PM / by Faiza Ali -->
Run (or walk!) for Peralta students! Join us in the Oakland Hills for the first-ever Peralta Pumpkin Pursuit 5K Run/Walk at Merritt College.
A fun day of fitness & community—ALL to support Peralta students’ success.
SIGN UP HERE:
Free CoA Dance Performance @ UN's 80th Anniversary, OCT 11, 10am - 1pm
Oct 5, 2025 1:00:00 PM / by Faiza Ali -->
Come cheer on our talented College of Alameda Dance Department!
They’ll be performing at the UN’s 80th Anniversary & 60th Annual Flag Raising with a beautiful piece choreographed by Prof. Danny Nguyen, PLUS a high-energy Hip-Hop collab with Nan Dance Studio led by COA alum HaoNan Zhu.
Sat, Oct 11
Laney Football Alumni Night, Oct 10 @ 5:30pm
Oct 3, 2025 7:30:00 AM / by Faiza Ali -->
It’s almost that time Eagle Family!
Join us for Alumni Night next Friday, October 10th as Laney College takes on Foothill in our all black uniforms
900 Fallon St, Oakland, CA
Kickoff at 5:30PM
Let’s pack the stands and show out for our past, present, and future Eagles!
The Path To Excellent Credit, 10/8, 5pm (Free workshop @ BCC & zoom)
Oct 1, 2025 7:30:00 AM / by Faiza Ali -->
FREE Workshop: Building Blocks of Financial Wellness - The Path to Excellent Credit!
10/8 at 5pm at @ Berkeley City College
Room 431
RSVP for zoom link: https://bit.ly/rsvp_patelco
Covering the basics of budgeting, saving, credit building, and financial planning, these workshops aim to simplify financial education topics and make the path to financial freedom easy and accessible!
Each workshop is facilitated by Patelco Credit Union.
Contact bcchsi@peralta.edu for more info.
Huey P. Newton's Family: Roots of a Revolutionary Suicide, Book Signing & Talk, 10/15 @ Merritt (5:30pm)
Sep 30, 2025 7:15:00 PM / by Faiza Ali -->
Join us at Merritt College for the debut book-signing of author Lise Pearlman’s NEW book, Huey P. Newton's Family: Roots of a Revolutionary Suicide
Pearlman—former judge, award-winning author, and nationally recognized speaker—explores the Newton family’s history, the rise of the Black Panther Party, and Huey Newton’s iconic lasting impact.
Date: Wednesday, October 15 · 5:30 - 7:30pm PDT
Merritt College, Huey Newton & Bobby Seale Student Lounge
Free w/ RSVP (includes refreshments) https://bit.ly/hueyroots
Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month @ CoA w/ La Carne Asada, Oct 13, 12 - 1pm
Sep 30, 2025 11:45:00 AM / by Faiza Ali -->
Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with us at La Carne Asada! Open to ALL!
Join the College of Alameda community for good food, connection, and tradition.
Monday, Oct. 13
12–1 PM
Cougar Den
Herencia, Unión & Tradición — don’t miss it!

