Celebrating the Heart of Laney: Employee Appreciation Day 2025

On Saturday, April 26th explore 22 career fields ranging from Visual Arts to hands-on career pathways.
Enroll early to ensure your place in great classes later this year!
Make your college degree more affordable by taking advantage of scholarships & financial aid.
03/06/25 at 12:00pm - 05/29/25 | Building A, Room 140 (A-140)
💙 We Will Rise – A Safe Space for Support & Healing 💙
Laney College offers a supportive space for students, staff, and faculty who need help navigating addiction, stress, grief, or any personal struggles.
🗓 Every Thursday
⏰ 12:00 – 1:00 PM
📍 Room A-140 (down the hall from Admissions)
Join us for snacks, support, and healing conversations. You are not alone. We will rise together.
02/24/25 at 12:00pm - 04/24/25 | Queer Community Center
Take a break and unwind at our bi-weekly drop-in program! This is a welcoming space to relax, connect with others, and enjoy good company. Come by for delicious food, refreshing drinks, and meaningful conversations. We’d love to see you there!
04/21/25 at 01:30pm - 02:30pm | Tower Building, Room 850 (T-850)
Join the Peralta Colleges Office of International Education for an important discussion on the rising cost of health insurance and how it impacts YOU.
🗣️ Discussion Topic: Health Insurance for F-1 International Students
📅 Monday, April 21
⏰ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
📍 T-850 (Tower 8th Floor, Laney College) or join via Zoom
🔗 Register here
This is your chance to:
✅ Share your experience
✅ Discuss challenges
✅ Learn about resources and support
Open to all F-1 international students at Peralta!
04/23/25 at 10:00am - 02:00pm | Tower Building, Room 212 (T-212)
🚨 Attention Laney College Students! 🚨
Are you planning to transfer to a 4-year university? Don't miss your chance to meet with representatives from Cal State East Bay, SF State, and UC Berkeley—right here on campus! 🌟
📍 Location: T-212
📆 Spring 2025 In-Person Visits:
🔴 Cal State East Bay – Feb 19, Mar 13, Apr 16, May 8 (10:30 AM - 2 PM)
🟣 San Francisco State – Feb 11, Mar 12, Apr 16 (10 AM - 2 PM)
🟡 UC Berkeley – Feb 13, Mar 12, Apr 23 (10 AM - 2 PM)
04/23/25 at 12:00pm - 02:00pm | F Building, Room 170 (F-170)
Join us for the Next Steps Workshop designed just for students admitted to Berkeley!
📅 Wednesday, April 23
⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Room F-170-A
Get guidance on what to expect, what to prepare, and how to make the most of your Berkeley journey!
🔗 RSVP at [email protected] or call 510-464-3135
04/25/25 at 11:00am - 04:00pm | Laney Gym
In collaboration with Berkeley City College & College of Alameda, this is your chance to show off your skills, compete for an awesome prize, and have a blast with fellow Peralta students & Laney faculty/staff!
✨ FREE snacks
🏀 Exciting games
🏆 Prize for the winning team!
📅 Date: April 25th, 2025
⏰ Time: 11 AM - 4 PM
📍 Location: Laney Gym
04/26/25 at 10:00am - 01:00pm | Laney College
Attend the Laney College Career Education Open House and explore 23 career fields ranging from Visual Arts to hands-on career pathways.
02/28/25 at 11:00am - 05/23/25 | Building C, Room 100 (C-100)
🧘♀️ Yoga for Mental Health at Laney College! 🧘♂️
Take a break, stretch, and breathe! Join us for free, beginner-friendly yoga sessions designed to support your mental well-being. No sign-ups required! Mats provided—just wear comfortable clothes.
📅 Fridays | 11 AM – 12:15 PM
📍 Room C-100
🗓 2/7/25 – 5/23/25
04/24/25 at 05:30pm - 07:30pm | Student Center, 2nd Floor Cafeteria
Let’s close out the semester with joy, music, and queer celebration! 🌈💃🕺
📅 Thursday, April 24th
🕠 5:30–8:00 PM
📍 Student Center, 2nd Floor Cafeteria
Join us for: 🎧 A live queer DJ spinning pop, house & dance hits
🍕 Free food & refreshments
🎁 Raffle prizes + community-building activities
💖 A welcoming, affirming space for all
Prom attire encouraged but not required!
Open to all current, former, graduating & prospective Peralta students. Allies welcome!
04/29/25 at 05:30pm - 07:30pm | Laney Bistro
Laney College invites YOU and your students to a powerful evening of education, community, and action!
Join us for a special teach-in hosted by the Laney Poor People’s Campaign and the Oakland Basic Needs Electoral Committee (OBNEC) — an urgent community conversation around the threats we face and what we can do about them. ✊🏽
📅 Tuesday, April 29, 2025
🕠 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Laney Bistro | 900 Fallon St., Oakland
🚗 Free Parking on 7th Street
🌮 Taco Tuesday! Food provided, thanks to Laney Ethnic Studies Dept.
05/02/25 at 11:00am - 01:00pm | Building A, Room 105
05/08/25 at 10:30am - 01:30pm | Tower Building, Room 212 (T-212)
🚨 Attention Laney College Students! 🚨
Are you planning to transfer to a 4-year university? Don't miss your chance to meet with representatives from Cal State East Bay, SF State, and UC Berkeley—right here on campus! 🌟
📍 Location: T-212
📆 Spring 2025 In-Person Visits:
🔴 Cal State East Bay – Feb 19, Mar 13, Apr 16, May 8 (10:30 AM - 2 PM)
🟣 San Francisco State – Feb 11, Mar 12, Apr 16 (10 AM - 2 PM)
🟡 UC Berkeley – Feb 13, Mar 12, Apr 23 (10 AM - 2 PM)
05/13/25 at 11:30am - 12:30pm | Laney Bistro
Come celebrate the end of the semester with food, fun, and community! 🎉
📅 Tuesday, May 13, 2025
⏰ 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Laney College Bistro
✨ Meet your teachers
✨ Socialize with classmates
✨ Enjoy some snacks!
Let’s wrap up the semester together — everyone is welcome! 💬🌿
05/14/25 at 11:30am - 12:30pm | Laney Quad
05/17/25 at 11:00am - 02:00pm | Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church
This special event, hosted by the Peralta Association of African American Affairs (PAAAA), honors the achievements of our African and African-American graduates across Peralta Colleges! 🎓💛
📢 Open to ALL—come celebrate excellence, culture, and community!
05/23/25 at 10:00am - 01:00pm | Laney Eagles Football Stadium & Field House
The countdown to graduation begins! 🎉 Our 2025 Graduation Ceremony is set for Friday, May 23, 2025, from 10 AM to 1 PM at Eagles Stadium.
📅 Graduation Rehearsal: Thursday, May 22, at 3 PM @ Eagles Stadium.
Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to the big day!
Show your current semester sticker or staff badge, and enjoy complimentary access to the Oakland Museum of CA
Explore fascinating exhibits, discover new perspectives, and make the most of this incredible opportunity. Whether you're an art lover, history buff, or just curious, there's something for everyone at OMCA!