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College of Alameda Commencement 2025 is almost here!
Ready to walk the stage? RSVP now if you plan on participating!
Key info, deadlines and grad bundles:
Thinking about transferring to SFSU?
Join us for Pre-Admission Advising with San Francisco State University at the College of Alameda Transfer Center!
April 8th
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
In-person meetings available!
Book your meeting today: https://alameda.edu/students/transfer-program/
Get your questions answered and plan your next steps toward SFSU!
Join Merritt College Sankofa-Umoja for The Power of Sisterhood on Mental Health & Well-Being - Open to ALL & FREE!
Thursday, March 27, 2025
12:30 PM - 3PM - Huey P. Newton Student Lounge
This event will feature a distinguished panel of leaders and change-makers, including:
Dr. Tammeil Gilkerson – Chancellor, Peralta Community College District
Melanie Dixon – President, College of Alameda
Dr. Denise Richardson – President, Berkeley City College
Dr. Lila Chavez – Vice President of Student Services, #MerrittCollege
Dr. Pamela Powell – County Director
Iguehi James – Chief Designer & Executive Officer of a Fashion Company
Join us for powerful discussions on #mentalhealth, #leadership, and the importance of #sisterhood in sustaining our well-being.
We would love for you to be part of this transformative conversation.
Food will be provided
RSVP today by scanning the QR code or
RSVP Here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=zJS0CR4b60SkpsOicGrSCjb-GCjKDalHmiy1SXa1-rhUNURZVDZBVEtVVjE5VThSSFEyMVFPSFZPNS4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl
Solidarity in Mental Health - Joy As Resistance!
Join us for a powerful community gathering celebrating mental wellness, creativity, and collective healing!
Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Join the Conversation & Learn the History on Reproductive & Birthing Justice! All are welcome
The Laney College Ethnic Studies Department is hosting a powerful Reproductive & Birthing Justice Panel featuring experts and advocates in the field!
Wednesday, March 26
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Laney College, Room D-200
Meet Our Panelists:
Nakia Woods – Black, Queer Birthworker & Student Midwife, representing Birthworkers of Color Collective
Jennifer Salazar Martinez – Culture & Operations Coordinator, ACCESS Reproductive Justice
Andrea Ruizquez – Licensed Midwife, Partera Midwifery
Come learn, share, and engage in this critical discussion!
African American Quilt Guild of Oakland Exhibit at Laney College Library!
All March long, the Laney College Library is showcasing an inspiring quilt exhibit by the African American Quilt Guild of Oakland in celebration of Black History Month and Women’s History Month!
Each quilt is more than just fabric—it’s a story of resilience, history, and love. These stunning works of art honor African American women’s contributions to quilting, weaving together themes of cultural heritage, civil rights, and empowerment.
Stop by the Laney College Library to experience this powerful display firsthand! Don't miss the opportunity to explore how quilting serves as a form of cultural storytelling and historical preservation.
Celebrating Women’s History Month! Open to ALL!
Join the UMOJA Community for a powerful speaker series focused on the health & wellness of women of color.
Guest Speaker: Paulina Lopez, MSN, FNP, PHN
Oakland native & nurse practitioner for Alameda County Public Health
WHEN: Wednesday, March 19
TIME: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
WHERE: UMOJA Space (L-215) at College of Alameda
Let’s come together for an inspiring conversation! See you there!
Join Us for a Cumbia Lecture & Interactive Workshop at Laney College
Discover the rhythms and history of Afro-Indigenous Diaspora music with musician David De La Gran! Immerse yourself in the beats of Cumbia through an engaging lecture and hands-on workshop.
Online Lecture: TODAY - Monday, March 17 - 12 PM - 1 PM
Zoom ID: 819 7914 6086
Join here ➡ https://peralta-edu.zoom.us/j/81979146086
In-Person Workshop: Monday, MARCH 24 - 10 AM - 12 PM
Room D-100, Laney College
Learn, dance, and celebrate the ancestral music of the African-Indigenous Diaspora with an experienced Emcee, Radio Host, Event Producer, Dancer, Composer, and Performer!
Don’t miss this vibrant cultural experience!
