Join the Merritt College Sankofa-Umoja Team – Fall 2025!

Are you passionate about supporting your peers and building community? Sankofa-Umoja is now recruiting for Fall 2025!

We are looking for dedicated students to serve in the following paid roles @umojasankofa_merritt:
• Tutors
• Peer Advocates
• Student Mentors
• In-Reach & Outreach Ambassadors

 Perks include:
• Bi-weekly stipends
• Professional development
• Leadership opportunities

Info Sessions:
July 1st & July 15th, 2025
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Huey P. Newton & Bobby Seale Student Lounge (R-110) at Merritt College

Bring your résumé and transcript
Apply online or in person at the info sessions
https://bit.ly/umojahiring

Join us Monday, Sept 8, 2025 at the beautiful Sequoyah Country Club for the Dr. William (Bill) Riley *Swing Fore Student Success* Golf Tournament! 

This annual event celebrates our incredible Peralta students—many of whom are first-gen, unhoused, or undocumented—and the community that supports their journey. Over the years, our golf tournament has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships to Peralta students, many of whom are first generation, unhoused and undocumented -- and thanks to you!

Come enjoy a day of connection, community, and purpose with Peralta Colleges Foundation!

More info: Margie.platero@peralta.edu
https://peraltafoundation.org/

 Join us at the Peralta Community College District VENDOR OPEN HOUSE and discover how you can partner with us to support student success and excellence across our colleges!

• Explore collaboration opportunities
• Meet district service teams
• Learn how to get involved with

 SAVE THE DATES!
Tuesday, July 15 | 2PM – 4PM
Wednesday, July 30 | 10AM – 12PM
  333 East 8th St., Oakland, CA 94606

Register here: 
https://lnkd.in/gh5DqVDm

High school students — get ready for an amazing summer of career exploration!

Join us for the Peralta Summer Institute Student Orientation
Thursday, June 12, 2025 6:00–7:30 PM
Laney College Bistro (900 Fallon St, Oakland)

• Meet faculty & other students
•  Learn about summer programs & resources
•  Get tips to succeed in your studies

This in-person event will help you start your summer strong! 

Questions? Email Dr. Rona Zollinger: PeraltaInstituteCoordinator@gmail.com

Calling all future innovators!
Compete for a $5,000 Grand Prize at the AI Futures Hackathon @ Laney College 

• June 7–8, 2025 (In Person)
•  Up to $10,000 in total prizes
•  Teams of 2–4 | Ages 15+ | FREE Entry
•  Submit by June 5th to qualify (new extended deadline)
•  Register now → http://AI-Futures.Eventbrite.com
https://baaicoe.org/ai-futures-hackathon-at-laney-college/

Brought to you with support from @kaporcenter, @intel, @jffworks & more!

 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.

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/