The Messenger
Volume 11, No. 11
a publication of Berkeley City College
February 16, 2017
BCC Accreditation Affirmed
The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association
of Schools and Colleges, in its recent meeting determined that BCC has addressed concerns
raised in an earlier review. During a November site visit, commissioners reviewed whether the
college had resolved deficiencies noted during the Spring 2015 comprehensive review. And, in
its January meeting, the commission determined that BCC meets those standards.
This is wonderful news for BCC. In its letter to President Tomaneng the commission acknowledged BCC for “sharing the values and the work of accreditation to ensure educational
quality and to support student success.”
Thanks to everyone who made this possible and for helping us to continue our legacy of
“Transforming Lives”. A link to the final copy can be found on our Accreditation website.
Accreditation Website: berkeleycitycollege.edu/wp/accreditation/2016-follow-up-report/
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
ACTIVITIES CONTINUE
Black History Month activities continue through the month of February. The month-long
celebration of African American culture and history opened in a celebration with traditional
African drumming and homage to African ancestors. Speakers recognized the contributions
of African Americans in the United States. The opening celebration was highlighted by spoken word performances by BCC students and alumni. An African Soul event featured BCC
staff Ramona Butler and Karen Shields participating in a traditional West African celebration
dance along with BCC students. Black History month events planned for the remainder of the
month include a screening of the highly acclaimed documentary “13”, as well as a discussion
about current events and their impacts on the African American community led by hip hop
journalist Davey D.
For a complete listing of events, please see here: berkeleycitycollege.edu/wp/files/2017/01/
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Student
Teach-In
The BCC Sociology Club presented BCC’s first ever Student
Teach- In this month. In collaboration with the Black Student Union,
Students for Socialism, STEM Club, UDCR and the Floetry Club, the
groups organized three days of lecture and resources. The teach-in
presented strategies on how the BCC student body can stand together
as a united front in light of our nation’s new leadership.
The Messenger
February 16, 2017
Economist Richard Wolff
presents “Trump and Our
Economy: Talk vs. Reality, Wed.,
Feb. 22, at BCC
Economist Richard Wolff presents “Trump and Our Economy: Talk vs. Reality,”
12:15 p.m., Wed., Feb. 22, in Berkeley City College’s auditorium. The event is part of
the Jerry L. Adams Endowment Fund’s Social Justice Lecture Series and is sponsored by
BCC’s Socialist Club.
Wolff will examine and discuss possible winners and losers under a Trump presidency. Topics will include inequality, wage issues, jobs and more. An American Marxist
economist, Wolff is well known for his work in economic methodology and class analysis.
He is recognized for the highly popular “Economic Update,” a Pacifica Network Radio
program which is syndicated on more than 60 radio stations. Wolff has appeared in television, radio and film, including Real Time with Bill Maher, The Young Turks, Moyers
& Company, Charlie Rose, Al Jazeera America, The Big Picture with Thom Hartmann,
CrossTalk, The David Pakman Show, Democracy Now!, The Empire Files, and The Real
News Network (TRNN).
Professor Jennifer Doudna
Speaks at BCC
BCC is honored to welcome Professor Jennifer Doudna to our campus as she
presents “Rewriting the Language of Life: Impacts and Challenges of DNA Editing”.
The Biotechnology Program is sponsoring a lecture and reception to recognize the
groundbreaking work that Professor Doudna and her colleagues are performing on
February 23 from 7-8 p.m. with a reception at 6:30 p.m. in the Berkeley City College
Auditorium. Professor Doudna has been widely acclaimed by the scientific community
for her fundamental contributions to the field of biochemistry. She has received numerous prestigious awards and fellowships has been named one of the Time 100 most
influential people in 2015 with fellow researcher Emmanuelle Charpentier. She was
also listed as a runner-up for Time Person of the Year in 2016 along with her fellow
researchers. This event is free and open to the pubic.
President’s Circle Luncheon
President Tomaneng hosted the first President’s Circle gathering of her presidency. The President’s Circle is a group of BCC supporters who, over the years,
have helped sustain the college through generous financial donations. President
Tomaneng recognized those donors at a special luncheon on Valentines Day to
honor their commitment to BCC and to encourage continued support. The highlight of the luncheon, as always, were BCC students. Alumna, Samantha Rushing
and student Ambassadors Regina Moreno Hernandez and Lorenzo Lewis told the
group about their experiences at BCC. Donors got an up close and candid look at
how their donations translate into real life success for our hardworking students.
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Rowena Tomaneng, President
Berkeley City College is part of the Peralta
Community College District which also
includes College of Alameda, Laney
College and Merritt College.