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.
Aug 21, 2024 10:01:53 AM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
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.
Aug 14, 2024 2:00:25 PM / by Denise Richardson -->
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.
Jul 9, 2024 10:18:30 AM / by Tammeil Gilkerson -->
Jun 26, 2024 12:22:58 PM / by Denise Richardson -->
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.
Jun 13, 2024 3:22:11 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
BCC English faculty member Tomas Moniz's new novel All Friends Are Necessary is featured as People's Book of the Week - congratulations Tomas!
Jun 12, 2024 9:51:56 AM / by Denise Richardson -->
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.
May 29, 2024 10:30:09 AM / by Denise Richardson -->
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.
May 22, 2024 3:03:21 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
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.
May 15, 2024 2:37:00 PM / by Denise Richardson -->
50th Anniversary Block Party & BCC West Groundbreaking Ceremony
On Tuesday, April 23, Berkeley City College honored its past with a beautiful, vibrant block party, complete with good food, dancing, and even horseback riding! Berkeley City College programs and resources were on full display as we tabled with intention, bringing greater awareness to the tremendous value that we offer our community.
May 8, 2024 3:49:56 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->
On Thursday, March 28th, Peralta’s first-ever Professional Development Day held exclusively for Classified Professionals was hosted by College of Alameda. The day included speeches from the Presidents, raffles for gifts, a powerful keynote on the importance of self-care for those who are responsible for helping others by Dr. Dawn Moultrie, and workshops on retirement planning with CalPERS and Understanding Boundaries to protect students and employees by ASCIP, Peralta's insurance provider. Attendees also enjoyed delicious tacos and dancing, too!
Peralta Gems is a blog for news and events across the four campuses of the Peralta Community College District