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

Grad season is here, Laney College Eagles! 

Order your regalia online and have it shipped right to your door!

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