Basic Needs Awareness Week

The Berkeley City College Basic Needs Awareness Week ran from April 15 through April 18. BCC’s Basic Needs Center hosted a series of events providing information and basic needs resources available to all Berkeley City College students.

Merritt College Puente Honors Cesar Chavez

On Wednesday, April 3rd, the Merritt College Puente Program organized a special cultural event to celebrate the legacy of the labor rights icon, Cesar Chavez. The event opened with a heartfelt land acknowledgment, followed by an Aztec dance to acknowledge the four directions.

Laney CalWORKs

The Laney CalWORKs office has been busy advancing our mission of providing opportunities for our students. Early last year, the CalWORKs Association received a large grant from Blue Shield of California to provide training and coaching for students to partake in redesigning policy that affects CalWORKs families across the state. We call these students SPARC (Student Parents Reimagining CalWORKs).

Highlights from the Annual Community Partner Breakfast and Launch of Mobile CoA Services

The College of Alameda (COA) Annual Community Partner Breakfast took place on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon in the F Building, marking the inauguration of our Mobile COA services.

Merritt College Introduces Black and Brown Men’s and Women’s Talk

Merritt College continues to seek ways to improve its culture and communication (particularly as it pertains to race), several campus entities have come together to organize the Black and Brown Men’s and Women’s Talk.

Laney Women’s Basketball Garners Awards, Competes in Elite 8 CCAAA Playoffs

With integrity-filled spirit, effort, and toughness reminiscent of the “My Team’s on the Floor!” moment in the classic movie Hoosiers, the Laney College, the six-member Laney College Women’s Basketball team played its collective heart out before falling to Moorpark College by a mere 3 points in the quarterfinal portion of the women’s state basketball championship for California community colleges.

COA Hosts the Alameda Chamber and Economic Alliance “Education: Becoming a Lifelong Learner” Event

College of Alameda (COA) hosted the “Education: Becoming a Lifelong Learner” symposium on Friday, March 8, 2024. Sponsored by the Alameda Chamber and Economic Alliance, this event featured a dynamic lineup of speakers dedicated to providing lifelong learning opportunities. Coinciding with International Women's Day, the symposium featured a keynote address by COA alumna and prominent Bay Area leader and entrepreneur, Dr. Chris Wachira.

Berkeley City College Community Partner Breakfast

On Wednesday, March 20, Berkeley City College hosted its annual Community Partners Breakfast. 75 people representing East Bay high schools, technical schools, scholarship and mentor programs, and UC Berkeley attended the event.

Merritt College Celebrates Women's History Month

On Thursday, March 21, Merritt College will hold an event in celebration of Women’s History Month. To commemorate, the ASMC, Next Up, Sankofa, the Health Center, and other campus entities have organized a day that will include speakers from the ranks of faculty, classified professional staff, students, and alums! There will also be activities centered around empowerment, self-care, and women’s health, as well as music, food, raffles, and a designated play area for children.