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.
Laney, OUSD Hold Well-Attended Manufacturing Day
On Thursday, October 10, Laney College welcomed 200 high school students from the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) for OUSD Manufacturing Day. The event took place in partnership with OUSD, the City of Oakland’s Economic and Workforce Development Office, and a wealth of industry leaders that included Brimstone, DOER, ERG Aerospace, and Gatorade/PepsiCo.
One Stop Shop Grand Opening
On October 2, 2024, CoA proudly hosted the grand opening for our One Stop Shop, which offers one place on campus where students can stop in and shop for:
VIVE Mars Best Horror Shot Winners
Congratulations to the Berkeley City College Multimedia Arts students for earning second place in the global VIVE Mars “Best Horror Shot!” film competition for their spooky short “Night of the Living Dodo.”
U.S. State Department's Chief Diversity Officer Inspires Students at Engaging Campus Event
On Thursday, September 26, we had the great honor of hosting Yesterday, we had the honor of hosting Ms. Zakiya Carr Johnson, who currently serves as the U.S. Department of State Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer. Raised in East Palo Alto, Ms. Carr Johnson traveled from Washington, D.C. to our campus to share with our students the civil service employment opportunities that are available to them.
Graduation Celebration of Summer Bridge 2024 with Instructor Collette Ibeh
Responding to the needs of the rising number of young, Central American students, Laney’s ESOL department, in coordinated partnership with OUSD, continued its yearlong Newcomer Learning Community this past summer.
Alameda Economic Forecast Event
On September 26th, CoA Administrators, Faculty, and Staff participated in the Alameda Economic Forecast Event, where leaders from various industries shared valuable insights on the region’s economic climate, recent changes, and necessary steps for future growth.
Berkeley Mayoral Candidate Forum at Berkeley City College
Three candidates in the running to be the next Mayor of Berkeley took part in a Mayoral Candidate Forum at Berkeley City College, presented by the local League of Women Voters (LWV) of Berkeley, Albany, and Emeryville and in co-sponsorship with the American Association of University Women. Nearly 150 people attended filled the Auditorium for the event, which was also broadcasted and livestreamed by Berkeley Community Media.
Merritt College Hosts Successful East Bay Consortium Conference
On Tuesday, September 3, Merritt College was pleased to host the East Bay Consortium/ California Student Opportunity and Access Program (Cal-SOAP) conference. We had a total of 166 attendees from across 63 different high schools, K-12 districts, community colleges, four-year institutions, and college-access providers!
Oakland Chinatown Street Fest
Laney College was honored to participate in the 35th annual Oakland Chinatown Street fest, held on August 26th -27th. Representatives from the Laney APASS Program and the Employment Services Center hosted an informational table, engaging with community members and sharing valuable information about educational and career opportunities available at Laney.
