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/

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