Earlier this semester during Welcome Week, we had a chance to catch up with Gail Pendleton, Enrollment Services Coordinator at Berkeley City College. She told us about some of the many resources available to students and encouraged them to join or create clubs. Visit https://www.berkeleycitycollege.edu/eops/ for more information about EOPS, CalWORKs, and NextUp, and https://www.berkeleycitycollege.edu/asbcc/inter-club-council/student-clubs-organizations/ for a full list of active clubs and information on how to start your own.
Fall Semester Kicks Off With Welcome Week at BCC
Berkeley City College opened the Fall semester with Welcome Week festivities, offering food, fun, and information to get students off to a successful start. On the first day of class, BCC provided free pastries and hot drinks for students on the way to their morning classes. On Tuesday, students were served burritos from Chiquis Food Truck during college hours in the Atrium.
Dear students,
Welcome to the Peralta Colleges – we're glad you’re here!
We have some important information to share regarding parking, declaring a major, Welcome Week activities, and an internship opportunity.
Fall 2024 Preparations at BCC’s Manager’s Retreat
On Thursday, August 8, Berkeley City College administrators convened at their annual Manager’s Retreat at the Faculty Club at UC Berkeley. President Richardson led the group through team-building exercises, an overview of the College’s strategic plan, a discussion on innovative approaches to closing equity gaps, and a review of the Mission, Vision, and Values.
Dear Peralta District Community,
I’m excited to provide an update on the
leadership changes announced at the end of February.
On July 1, we welcomed
Greg Nelson as our new Chief Operating Officer and
Abdul Pridgen as our new Interim Executive Director of Public Safety. Both have hit the ground running, bringing with them a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective. I appreciate the college presidents and their leadership teams facilitating our campus visits last week. Thank you to everyone who greeted us, helped with tours, and extended genuine goodwill. I’m incredibly proud of our colleges and the district service center, and it was a pleasure to share that pride with Greg and Abdul.
Celebrating BCC Retirees and Wishing Well to Colleagues Moving to New Positions
On Wednesday, June 12, Berkeley City College celebrated the careers of Vice President of Instruction Kuni Hay, Vice President of Administrative Services Sean Brooks, and Biology instructor Pieter de Haan.
BCC English faculty member Tomas Moniz's new novel All Friends Are Necessary is featured as People's Book of the Week - congratulations Tomas!
Teacher Preparation Program Apprentices Graduate
On Thursday, June 6, Berkeley City College hosted its graduation ceremony for apprentices in the Teacher Preparation Program. 43 apprentices representing cohorts from the YMCA of the East Bay Early Educator Apprentices, Girls Inc. Of Alameda County Expanded Learning Apprentices, and the Oakland Unified School District Oaktown Leaders Preapprentices walked the stage and received their certificates of proficiency.
Berkeley City College Class of 2024 Celebrates Ambition at Commencement
On Wednesday, May 22, Berkeley City College celebrated the Class of 2024 at its Commencement Ceremony at Zellerbach Hall on UC Berkeley’s Campus. Berkeley City College conferred 1,109 awards including AA’s, AS’s, AD-T, and Certificates of Achievement, Competency, Completion, and Proficiency to 612 graduates.
On May 13, Chancellor Tammeil Gilkerson served as a judge on a panel of a “Shark Tank"-style business competition called “DreamLaunch.” Students from across the district participated by presenting innovative business ideas, which were refined through a series of workshops leading to a final presentation.
