The 2025 RAICES Graduation Celebration is almost here, and we’re so excited to honor our amazing Latinx graduates across the Peralta Colleges!
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Celebrate our amazing AAPI community on MAY 9th - Open to ALL!
Join us for a vibrant, culture-filled graduation from 4pm - 7pm honoring the achievements of Asian American & Pacific Islander and other students across the Peralta Colleges.
•Cultural performances
• Traditional attire & regalia
• Open to all — let’s uplift AAPI excellence together!
Peralta-Wide Lavender Graduation 2025 - OPEN TO ALL!!
Presented by Peralta Community College District
We’re Still Here, Still #Queer, Still Joyful!
Join us in celebrating the achievements of our queer grads with food, music, community & more!
May 20, 2025
In celebration of Black Student Success Week, you all are invited to the SNEAKER BALL—an unforgettable evening of culture, community, food, and celebration! This event honors the creativity, resilience, and excellence of our Black students across all four Peralta Campuses (and our regional sister colleges as well).
Please join us as we come together in style to uplift and recognize the brilliance within our community.
Date: April 25th, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Merritt College, Huey P. Newton/Bobby Seale Student Lounge R-110
What to Expect:
Recognition of Peralta students
Best Dressed and Best Sneakers contests
Dance Contests Sneaker Customization Station – take-home art and swag
Raffles & Giveaways – featuring Peralta gear and prizes
360 Photo Booth – strike a pose and capture the moment
Live DJ spinning all the hits
Delicious food & refreshments provided throughout the evening (free)
Celebrate Black Student Success with Us! OPEN TO ALL!
Black Student Success Week is back April 21–25 with the theme Lift Up, Level Up!
Join us for:
• Daily webinars during The Black Hour
• Small group forums at #TheAfterParty
• Virtual Advocacy Day on April 24
• Plus—win scholarships!
Register FREE: https://blkstudentsuccess.com/
Save the Date! The 2025! Merritt College's Commencement is happening Wednesday, May 21 at 5:30 PM at the beautiful Paramount Theatre in Oakland!
Let’s celebrate the incredible achievements of our graduates with a night to remember!
2025 Broadway, Oakland, CA
Graduates: Watch your email in late April for RSVP info + cap & gown details!
https://bit.ly/merritt2025grad
Join Us at Laney College's Parents’ Lounge Open House!
Saturday, April 26, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
900 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA
Calling all parents and guardians! Discover how Laney College’s Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs can help your student DREAM, FLOURISH, and SUCCEED!
Agenda Highlights:
10:00 AM: Check-in at the Laney Flagpole
10:15 AM: Refreshments & Welcome in G246
10:30 AM: Ask A Counselor – Get all your questions answered!
Berkeley City College Students!! Join us in celebrating GAYPRIL - Open to ALL!
Our early pride month celebration entails various events hosted by clubs, departments, staff, and faculty here at BCC, celebrating love, equality, and diversity all month long!
Also look out for our Out & Proud highlights, where queer staff, faculty & admin share their stories and welcome queer students into their spaces! We hope to see you at the events!
• April 15 & 16 — 7th Anuual California Community Colleges LGBTQ+ Summit WATCH PARTY
BCC Auditorium, 9AM - 3PM
• April 11 + 25 — LGBTQIA+ Club Meetings
Room 032, 12:30PM - 1:30PM
• April 29 — "Out & Proud: BCC Departments Tabling"
ATRIUM, 12:20PM - 1:20PM
• April 30 — "Intersectionality & Expression" Final Gaypril Celebration w/ LGBTQIA+ Club, A.P.I. Club, and Puente Club!
ATRIUM, 12:20PM - 1:20PM
Berkeley City College Commencement 2025 - SAVE THE DATE
Theme: Blooming in Resilience
Celebrate your journey and all you’ve accomplished!
Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025
Location: Laney College Football Stadium
Time: 10 AM – 12 PM
Regalia Reminder:
Fill out the form by April 29 to reserve your cap & gown in time!
Reserve yours here: https://bit.ly/bcc2025regalia
We’re proud of you, BCC Grads!
https://www.berkeleycitycollege.edu/graduation
