Join us for a powerful afternoon of celebration and purpose!
We're honoring the 70-year legacy of William "Bill" Patterson — a founding director of the Peralta Colleges Foundation and one of Oakland’s greatest civic leaders.
• Celebrate the life & leadership of William and Euradell Patterson
• Hear inspiring stories & community voices
• Launch of the new William & Euradell Patterson Foundation
• Pre-screening of the documentary “BILL”
• Free lunch & admission!
Sunday, June 1 · 3 - 5:30pm.
'Equity Starts Today' webinar featuring Chancellor Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson, May 14 @ 11am, Open To ALL
Join us for the next 'Equity Starts Today' webinar featuring Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson, Chancellor of Peralta CCD, as she speaks on Basic Needs as a Foundational Right.
May 14, 2025
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Register: https://bit.ly/cchales
Dr. Gilkerson will explore how addressing food, housing & transportation insecurities is essential to student success — and share actionable strategies for building more equitable campuses.
Let’s reimagine support systems together!
¿Necesitas ayuda para inscribirte en Merritt College? ¡Estamos aquí para apoyarte!
Acompáñanos en el evento de Inscripción Exprés — un espacio único para estudiantes actuales y futuros con servicios como:
•Inscripción
• Ayuda Financiera
• Consejería Académica
• Recorridos por el campus ¡y más!
Viernes, 30 de mayo
9am–2pm
Need help enrolling at Merritt College? We’ve got you!
Join us for Express Enrollment — a one-stop event for current & future students to get assistance with:
•Enrollment
• Financial Aid
• Counseling
• Campus Tours & more!
Friday, May 30
9am–2pm
R-Building Welcome Center at Merritt College
(510) 436-2445
welcome.merritt@peralta.edu
Explore the tiny wonders of the world at **BioFest 2025: Microscopy Extravaganza!**
Hosted by Merritt College's Bioscience Department, this open house invites you to try out stunning high-end microscopes—including fluorescence scopes!
SATURDAY, May 10
1-4pm
Merritt College, S Building, Room 110
All ages welcome—bring something to view or just come explore!
Thinking about a career in bioscience? Meet students & faculty and learn more!
Questions? Contact Dr. Gisele Giorgi: ggiorgi@peralta.edu
https://www.merrittcollegebiosciences.com/
Want to learn English? Join us at Laney College for our ESOL Registration Event!
Tuesday, May 13
10AM–12PM
Building F, Room 170A
Need help enrolling in English classes? We’re here to support you!
Step 1: Complete your Laney application
Cheers to Celebration & Scholarship! Join us for an elegant evening honoring this year's scholarship recipients at the Merritt College Gala Dinner!
Date: May 7
Time: 5 PM
Location: Huey P. Newton Student Lounge
Attire: Formal (mandatory!)
Expect sparkling sophistication, great company, and a night to remember!
Save the Date: Breaking Barriers for a Smooth Reentry Conference
Join us for a day of healing, hope, and community designed to support individuals transitioning back into society after incarceration.
May 8, 8:30am to 5pm
Merritt College
Keynote: Mistah F.A.B.
Connect with:
•Community leaders
• Health professionals
• Advocates
Discussing:
• Mental Health
• Recovery
• Wellness
Together, we build bridges to brighter futures.
Register: https://surveymonkey.com/r/5MNBDTZ
Join Us for PROJECT HOPE: Helping Our People Excel!
When: Wednesday, May 6, 2025 | 12 PM - 1 PM
Where: Building L Library, Room 215 - College of Alameda
Special Guest: Shani Shay, founder of #Incarceration to College and Pathways to College, sharing insights on UC Berkeley Underground Scholars’ transfer pathways.
Lunch provided!
Project HOPE empowers students through education, mentorship, and resources—because everyone deserves a path to success.
Learn more: http://projecthopeca.org
