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Mask Policy Update for Spring 2023 Semester

Dec 9, 2022 3:17:00 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->

Dear Peralta Community,

 

Per our policy to follow Alameda County Public Health Department guidelines, and based on discussions with union leaders, it is agreed that in January 2023 masks will become optional on Peralta Community College District (PCCD) property and will no longer be required. People may choose to mask at any time.

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Chancellor's Thanksgiving Announcement – November 23, 2022

Nov 24, 2022 4:54:00 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->

Hello Peralta Colleagues,

I don't know about you, but I am very much looking forward to the Thanksgiving break on November 24-25, 2022. Working at Peralta Community College District can often feel like stepping on a treadmill that’s already going 10 miles per hour. There’s always so much going on. We all need this break to recharge and reflect.

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Laney College Commemorates Colleague Rene Rivas

Nov 24, 2022 3:00:00 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->

On November 1, Laney College honored our late colleague Rene Rivas with a ceremony that officially named the 6th floor Classified Employee Lounge after him. Family, friends, and colleagues gathered for a reception, lunch, and ceremony, first in the Tower lobby and culminating on the 6th floor with a ribbon cutting and sharing of mementos that will remain in a space that henceforth will carry his name.

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Laney College Theater Arts Puts on a Great Show, Promotes Excellence

Nov 23, 2022 12:47:18 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->

The Laney Theater Arts Department put on four performances of “Art is Useless When Being Mauled by a Bear” in November. The play was directed by Laney Professor Michael Torres and written by Alisa Tangredi, who was present for all the productions and praised all involved at Laney. Also, following the performance, cast member and first-semester student Jackson Nguyen was subsequently cast in another production off campus.

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Laney Biology Professor Makes Presentation at National Conference

Nov 23, 2022 12:38:50 PM / by Johnathan Freeman -->

Biology faculty member Emily Quach represented the College in grand fashion with her presentation at the recent National Science Foundation Advanced Technical Education (NSF-ATE) conference in Washington DC.

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The Peralta Charrette: A Community Forum held at Laney College

Nov 18, 2022 10:08:09 AM / by Mark Johnson -->


The first-ever Peralta Charrette was a huge success. We really appreciate the approximately 200 community members who participated for taking the time to register, attend, and share their thoughts and concerns as the Peralta Community College District (PCCD) works on our five-year strategic plan and the Peralta Colleges – Berkeley City College, College of Alameda, Laney College, and Merritt College – work on their educational master plans.

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Spring is Free at the Peralta Community College District

Nov 17, 2022 11:30:41 AM / by Johnathan Freeman -->

OAKLAND, Calif., November 16, 2022 – Course registration fees are being waived for the Spring 2023 semester at all four of the colleges within the Peralta Community College District (PCCD) in the East Bay: Berkeley City College, College of Alameda, Laney College, and Merritt College. The fee waiver is available to all California residents – documented and undocumented – who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). There is no minimum course credit requirement.

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Laney College President's Report – November 16, 2022

Nov 16, 2022 12:44:56 PM / by Rudy Besikof -->

Laney Employees, Students, Childcare Staff Make Halloween Special

On October 31, 2022, student government members (ASLC) and College employees hosted a Halloween event for children in the Laney Childcare Center. Roughly 70 kids participated in the parade and games that were held at the Laney Bistro. There were decorated tables with treats supported by different Laney & District departments.

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Three Laney College Students Earn Etoile d’Escoffier Culinary Scholarships

Nov 12, 2022 11:47:00 AM / by Johnathan Freeman -->

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 8, 2022 — The San Francisco Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI-SF) is delighted to announce that five recipients have been awarded the Etoile d’Escoffier Culinary Scholarship in 2022. L’Etoile scholarships support outstanding female students and graduates in achieving their professional aspirations as they become the next leaders of the culinary industry. The scholarship and its recipients are a key part of LDEI-SF’s mission of education, advocacy, and philanthropy.

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Congresswoman Barbara Lee Event Hosted at Laney Theater

Nov 2, 2022 11:17:00 AM / by Johnathan Freeman -->

Laney was pleased to welcome Congresswoman Barbara Lee and her staff as they hosted a panel discussion entitled “What’s at Stake: Reproductive Freedom at the Ballot Box.” Also appearing on the panel were Congresswoman Judy Chu, She the People Founder Aimee Allison, Pro-Choice America President Mini Timmaraju, and Lauren Babb, who is the Vice President of Public Affairs for Planned Parenthood and the Chair of the California Commission on the Status of Women.

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