Global warming is, without a doubt, the most crucial issue we will face in our lifetimes. In Oakland, 28% of landfill waste is unwanted food, a leading cause of methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas.
For this reason, the Merritt College Sustainability Club decided to focus on teaching students how to compost and recycle waste and establishing the workforce and protocols to support these efforts.
Merritt College student, Emilyn Inestroza shares her positive experience around the campus. She explains that people who do not have an opportunity to go to the university are welcome to Merritt and it is an opportunity for everyone. She emphasizes that if she had an opportunity again, she would pick Merritt College!
Merritt College Commemorates Black Panther Party’s 58th Anniversary
In the month of October, Merritt College held a series of events that reflect the rich and diverse culture and history that we are so blessed to have here. On October 15, we had our Black Panther Day Brunch to commemorate the 58th Anniversary of the founding of the Party.
Ray Corona shares his enriching experiences at Merritt College Welcome Center, highlighting the supportive atmosphere, vibrant student community, and valuable academic resources.
The Peralta Community College District has been getting substantial news coverage over the past few months. Each of the colleges is getting excellent news exposure from a wide range of publications.
The Peralta Community College District was featured throughout the September issue of the national magazine, Diverse Issues in Higher Education.
On Wednesday, October 2nd, Vice Chancellor of Human Resources & Employee Relations Andrea Epps hosted a Human Resources retreat at Merritt College. This retreat included the teams working on Human Resources, Employee Relations, Benefits, and Risk Management. It was another excellent team building event!
