The Laney College Carpentry Department partners with the City of Oakland and the Oakland Rotary Club to build and refurbish affordable homes. Slated to start a new house in East Oakland next year, they are currently building a small, portable home, the Dandelion. It is a fantastic opportunity for students to work on every element of a construction project from start to finish.
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Peralta News – Carpentry at Laney College
11 May 2012. 0 comments
Filed under: Laney College, Peralta News. Tagged: carpentry, City of Oakland, Oakland Rotary Club
Peralta News – Peralta Association of African American Affairs Reception
11 May 2012. 0 comments
The PAAAA hosted the 14th Annual Student Scholarship Reception at the Peralta Community College District Atrium and this year’s ceremony was filled and charged with educational goal planning and achievement. Dr. Angela Cherry, Vice-President of PAAAA and Laney College Instructor, gives us a little background on the efforts of the PAAAA. For more information on the recipients and/or PAAAA visit www.peralta.edu
Filed under: Peralta News. Tagged: Dr. Angela Cherry, PAAAA, Peralta Association of African American Affairs
Peralta News – Seventh Annual Peralta Sustainability Conference at Laney College
11 May 2012. 0 comments
In celebration of Earth Day, Laney College hosted the Seventh Annual Peralta Sustainability Conference on April 26th 2012.
Long Standing Organizer Nicky Gonzalez Yuen stressed that the Peralta Sustainability Movement is part of a continuing worldwide environmental and humanitarian obligation where education is key.
Filed under: Laney College, Peralta News. Tagged: Earth Day, Nicky González Yuen, Seventh Annual Peralta Sustainability Conference
Peralta News – Landscape Architecture at Merritt College
8 May 2012. 0 comments
Merritt College is pleased to offer a new AA degree: Landscape Architecture. Part of the ever-popular Landscape Horticulture Department. The program has two main goals: to help students acquire skills necessary to work in a professional design or design/build office, and to provide the minimum educational credit required for the Landscape Architect Licensing Exam (LARE). For more information visit http://merrittlandhort.com/
Filed under: Merritt College, Peralta News. Tagged: Landscape Architect Licensing Exam (LARE), Landscape Architecture, Landscape Horticulture
Peralta News – Merritt Kids College 2012
8 May 2012. 2 comments
Merritt Kids College offers a well-rounded program for boys and girls entering grades 6-9. Our mission is to nurture a habit of learning by providing opportunities for career and academic exploration, physical activity, and personal growth in a college setting. Merritt College faculty will teach a variety of classes including forensic science, Administration of Justice. fire science, EMT, nursing, Horticulture, and Merritt College coaches will lead campers in physical activities such as soccer, basketball and flag football.
There will also be interactive sessions on career exploration from Merritt College Counselors, as well as presentation which will help your children overcome peer pressure, drugs and violence, and prepare them for the road to college.
We will be having one camp session this summer, which will go from Monday, June 18th, until Thursday, June 28th (no classes on Saturday and Sunday). Tuition is now only $150! and will include all classes during the 9 days of camp. Campers must bring their own lunch and snacks.
All classes will take place on campus from 9 am to 4 pm, with after care available from 4 pm to 6 pm for an extra fee.
Each camper will receive a FREE Merritt Kids College T-shirt!
If you have any questions, please feel free to check our FAQ page or contact us at merrittkidscollege@peralta.edu / 510-436-2609
Website: http://www.merritt.edu/student-services/kids-college
Filed under: Merritt College, Peralta News. Tagged: Merritt Kids College
Peralta News – Susan Schacher FACCC Awardee of Laney College
30 April 2012. 4 comments
Susan Schacher is in her 24th year as a part time temporary instructor at Laney College. She was the recipient of the Margaret Quan Part Time Advocate of the Year award presented by the FACCC, the Faculty Association of the California Community Colleges.
Filed under: Laney College, Peralta News. Tagged: FACCC, Faculty Association of the California Community Colleges, Margaret Quan Part Time Advocate of the Year, Susan Schacher
Peralta News – Mariachi Mexicanisimo, World Music Series at Laney College
20 April 2012. 2 comments
Mariachi Mexicanisimo performed in the final World Music Series Concert at Laney College which took place in room G-189. The Program was free to the public and Music Department Chair Jay Lehmann thanked all for their continued support.
Filed under: Laney College, Peralta News. Tagged: Jay Lehmann, Mariachi Mexicanisimo, World Music Series Concert
Peralta News – Diesel Mechanics Program at College of Alameda
20 April 2012. 0 comments
The Diesel Mechanics program at College of Alameda has received another grant to continue to provide free Green Diesel training. They offer short and long term courses of study to become a Certified Diesel Mechanic and begin a lucrative career. College of Alameda provides a State-of-the-Art facility and a price that can’t be beat. For more information, click here.
Filed under: College of Alameda, Peralta News. Tagged: Certified Diesel Mechanic, Diesel Mechanics, Green Diesel training
Peralta News – Chancellor Finalists
16 April 2012. 1 comment
Five finalists have been selected in the search for our new Chancellor. Public Forums at Berkeley City College and the District Board Room provided opportunity for members of the Peralta community to ask questions and provide feedback. Both Forums are available for viewing here.
Filed under: Berkeley City College, Peralta News. Tagged: Chancellor Finalists, Public Forums
Peralta News – Asian and Asian American Studies Community Action Faire at Laney College
16 April 2012. 114 comments
On April 11th on the 3rd floor inside the Laney Student Center the Asian/Asian American Studies Dept held a community action faire in order to showcase student knowledge and pride for the Asian Cultural Diaspora.
There was music, food, trivia games and informative displays which promoted Asian Culture and it’s many representative nationalities and ethnic groups. Many student presenters were enrolled in Asia Film Study courses. The event also had social ramifications, opening discussions about Asian stereotyping within the Asian community and abroad and also the intersection of queer sexuality and traditional Asian family values.
Filed under: Laney College, Peralta News. Tagged: Asia Film Study, Asian Culture, Asian/Asian American Studies, Laney Student Center
Peralta News – 10th Oakland International Film Festival featured Peralta TV’s own documentary Merritt College: Home of the Black Panthers
16 April 2012. 0 comments
The 10th Oakland International Film Festival was full of promise this year and Peralta News was in the building for the festivities. Hosted by the Oakland Film Society, this annual event has been growing under the direction of David Roach. Over 60 films were screened and the Oakland Museum of California had one of it’s busiest weekends this spring. Peralta TV’s own documentary ‘Merritt College: Home of the Black Panthers’ was one of the featured documentaries shown with a host of talented and cinematic films, music videos, narrative features and sci-fi. For more information on the features premiered at the Festival visit OIFF.org.
Filed under: Arts & Culture, Peralta News, PeraltaTV. Tagged: Black Panther Party, David Roach, Merritt College: Home of the Black Panthers, Oakland Film Society, Oakland International Film Festival, Oakland Museum of California, OIFF
Peralta News – Merritt Student Art Show at Peralta Community College District
2 April 2012. 0 comments
Is it good art or bad art? What exactly is art? What function does it serve?
These questions can only begin to be answered when one looks deeply into an artistic endeavor. It’s easy enough to be told why someone’s art is beautiful or awful, meaningful or meaningless, yet the real answers lie within the eye of the beholder.
The Merritt College Art Students’ Association is showing artwork by Merritt College students at the Peralta Community College District Offices now through May 11th. The art show, entitled Show of Merritt is in it’s 13th year.
Styles represented are painting, drawing, watercolor, figure and anatomy, ceramics, and botanical illustration.
The Peralta Colleges provide many great classes and opportunities for students to develop their artistic craft. Whether a beginner or a seasoned pro, Peralta Colleges art classes and it’s dedicated art instructors are a great match for local artists.
Approximately 170 works are on display. Many art pieces are for sale by the artist, prices ranging from $30 up to $1000.
The district has provided a great venue for students to display their works to the public. Come down to 333 East 8th St. in Oakland, CA 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday, and see for yourself.
Filed under: Merritt College, Peralta News. Tagged: Show of Merritt, Student Art Show
Peralta News – Peralta ESL Advisory Committee
25 March 2012. 0 comments
ESL Faculty from all four of our colleges make up the Peralta ESL Advisory Committee. They have standardized curriculum and assessment throughout the District to better serve the diverse needs of our ESL community. PEAC recently developed an accelerated model to help students cope with recent financial aid eligibility changes. Thank you for your ongoing work to provide the best to our students.
Filed under: Academic Excellence, Peralta News. Tagged: PEAC, Peralta ESL Advisory Committee
Peralta News – Laney College Bistro
25 March 2012. 0 comments
The Laney College Bistro recently received Edible East Bay’s Local Hero Award for both Chef/Restaurant and Non Profit Categories.
The culinary arts program at Laney College is considered to be unrivaled in the Bay Area. Chef David Jones and Chef Lawrence Jackson take us into the kitchen and behind the scenes.
Filed under: Laney College, Peralta News. Tagged: Bistro, Chef David Jones, Chef Lawrence Jackson, Culinary Arts, Edible East Bay's Local Hero Award
Peralta Community College District, Chancellor Search Finalist Candidates
17 March 2012. 0 comments
From Dr. Trudy Largent, Vice Chancellor for Human Resources & Employee Relations
The Board of Trustees meeting during regular session on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, unanimously accepted the Chancellor Search Selection Committee’s recommendations to forward five candidates for finalist interviews for the next Chancellor. The Board of Trustees and the District greatly appreciates the dedication and fine work by the Committee regarding the selection process.
The District will host two public/community forums scheduled for the afternoon of Monday, April 9, 2012 at Berkeley City College and during the evening at the Peralta District office. More details will be announced.
Candidates are scheduled to interview with the Board on Tuesday, April 10, 2012. There will be no regularly scheduled Board meeting on April 10, 2012. The five candidates are:
1. Jack Daniels, Ph.D.
President, Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles Community College District
2. Scott Lay, J.D.
Chief Executive Officer
Community College League of California
3. Jamillah Moore, Ed.D.
President, Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles Community College District
4. Jose Ortiz, Ed.D.
Superintendent/President
Allan Hancock College
5. Andreea Serban, Ph.D.
Interim Vice Chancellor for Educational Services
Coast Community College District
Filed under: Board of Trustees, Peralta News, Press Release. Tagged: Allan Hancock College, Andreea Serban, Chancellor Finalist, Chancellor Search, Chancellor Search Selection Committee, Coast Community College District, Community College League of California, Jack Daniels, Jamillah Moore, Jose Ortiz, Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles Community College District, Los Angeles Southwest College, Scott Lay, Trudy Largent
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