Campus Life Section
* Black History Month has been on fire! The Muslim Student Association (MSA) hosted a power talk, which featured the Black Muslim Legacy and movie nights in partnership with Ignite to Civic Engagement Club. The Black Student Union hosted several events that showcased the history of Black art, fashion, and music.
* Lunar New Year was celebrated at BCC on February 12th. Students was taken on a “walk around the world” where they were able to visit different countries to experience how various cultures celebrate the New Year. Student who completed their global passports were able to enjoy a fitting Lunar New Year lunch.
Upcoming Events
* Monday, February 25th UMOJA Day from 12:15 to 1:30 pm in the BCC Atrium.
* Tuesday, February 26th Black History Movie Night featuring The Kalief Browder Story at 5:00pm in the ASBCC Room 57 hosted by the Ignite to Civic Engagement Club.
* Thursday, February 28th Black History Month Talent Show from 5:00pm to 7:00pm in the BCC Auditorium hosted by Black Student Union.
ASBCC Student Govern Elections Now Open!
Be a member of our student government, the Associated Student of Berkeley City College (ASBCC), for the 2019-2020 academic year! Elections are now open. Application and petition package are due on Tuesday, February 26th. There will be candidate orientations on Monday, March 11th from 11am to 12noon and Thursday, from 12noon to 1pm in Room 057. Voting will be on Tuesday, April 16 and Wednesday, April 17th.
For more information, please visit https://www.berkeleycitycollege.edu/asbcc/election-voting/ or email bcc-campuslife@peralta.edu.
Women’s History Month: Feminine Hygiene Product Drive
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Women’s Leadership Club will be holding a Feminine Hygiene Product Drive. Donations will go to Youth Engagement Advocacy Housing (YEAH!), which is an emergency shelter program for youth in Berkeley. Collection bin will be location in front of the BCC Welcome Center. The Women’s Leadership Club will also be hosting the following events:
* Wednesday, March 6th 12:15pm International Women’s Fashion Show in the BCC Atrium.
* Wednesday, March 13th 6:00pm Screening of “It’s a Girl Documentary” in the BCC Auditorium.
* Wednesday, March 20th 12:15pm Linkedin Workshop: The Power of Online Resume in the BCC Career and Transfer Center.
* Wednesday, March 27th 12:15pm Packing Party for all the Feminine Hygiene Products we collected in the BCC Atrium