QCC, Student Center Room 300
Join the Queer Community Center for Thursday's Crochet Club!
Whether you're experienced or have never picked up a crochet hook, you're welcome. All materials are provided, so just bring yourself and your creativity.
Every Thursday
12–2 p.m.
Queer Community Center, Student Center Room 300
Questions? Contact laneyqcc@peralta.edu
Merritt College, Building R, Room 110 (Student Lounge), 12500 Campus Drive, Oakland
Join the Peralta Veterans Resource Centers for a special celebration honoring our nation's veterans and commemorating America's 250th anniversary. Enjoy guest speakers, educational exhibits, community and workforce resources, fitness challenges, networking opportunities, and lunch.
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time: 12:30PM – 3:30PM
Location: Merritt College, Building R, Room 110 (Student Lounge), 12500 Campus Drive, Oakland
Free and open to the public. Hosted by the Veterans Resource Centers of all four Peralta colleges in partnership with the Oakland Police Officers Veterans and Friends Association. For questions or accommodations, contact Tina Humphrey at thumphrey@peralta.edu. Please request accommodations by November 5.
Laney Bistro
Join us for an evening of African-inspired cuisine prepared by Laney College Culinary Arts students! This week's $35 three-course prix fixe menu features dishes from across the continent, including Mozambican Piri Piri Prawns, Nigerian Peanut Soup, Moroccan Lamb Tagine, Ethiopian Bayenetu, and Senegalese Peanut, Ginger & Lime-Braised Chicken.
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time: 5:00–6:30 PM
Location: Laney College Bistro
Price: $35 per person
Please note: The Bistro is open Thursday only this week and will be closed Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
QCC, Student Center Room 300
Join the Queer Community Center for Arts & Games Monday, a weekly space to relax, get creative, play board games and connect with other students in a supportive community.
Drop in anytime. No experience needed.
Every Monday
11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Queer Community Center, Student Center Room 300
Questions? Contact laneyqcc@peralta.edu
Laney Quad
Join the Laney College Speech, Debate & Leadership Club for a lively debate exploring whether social media should be banned. Students will use the Lincoln-Douglas debate format to defend opposing viewpoints through reason, logic, and persuasive arguments.
Come listen, engage with different perspectives, and see student debate in action!
Date: Monday, November 16, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: Laney College Quad
Building E, Room 201A
Join Restoring Our Communities (ROC) for ROC Stars Rising, a creative space for students and community members interested in bringing a play to life at Laney College.
When: Mondays, 12–3 p.m.
Where: Laney College, E-201A
Bring your ideas, creativity and voice and help create something together.
Questions? Contact Vince at (510) 464-3411.
Laney Forum
Whether you enjoy singing, playing an instrument, performing spoken word, or sharing another creative talent, this is your opportunity to take the stage and celebrate the creativity of the Laney community.
Performances are limited to 3–5 minutes.
Interested in performing? Sign up here!
For more information, contact Marie Trinh at mtrinh@peralta.edu.
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Laney College Library, 3rd Floor
Thinking about transferring to San Francisco State University? Join the Laney College Transfer Center for an in-person visit with SF State representatives. Get assistance with your CSU application, ask questions, and explore your transfer options.
Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Time: 10:00AM – 1:00PM
Location: Laney College Library, 3rd Floor
QCC, Student Center Room 300
Join the Queer Community Center for Queer Poetry Tuesdays: Give a Poem an Hour.
Each week, we'll read a poem aloud and see where the conversation takes us. No poetry or queer theory experience needed. If one line stays with you, that's enough to begin.
Every Tuesday
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Queer Community Center, Student Center Room 300
Questions? Contact laneyqcc@peralta.edu
Laney Quad
Join the Eagle’s Nest Basic Needs Center for our monthly Community Lunch! Stop by the Laney Quad for a free lunch, connect with campus and community resources, get information about services available to students, and enjoy some good vibes with the Laney community.
Community Lunch takes place every third Wednesday of the month.
Fall 2026 Dates:
September 16, October 21, November 18 & December 16
Time: 12:00PM – 1:30PM
Location: Laney Quad
Free and open to Laney students.
QCC, Student Center Room 300
Join the Queer Community Center for Thursday's Crochet Club!
Whether you're experienced or have never picked up a crochet hook, you're welcome. All materials are provided, so just bring yourself and your creativity.
Every Thursday
12–2 p.m.
Queer Community Center, Student Center Room 300
Questions? Contact laneyqcc@peralta.edu
Online
Applying to the University of California for Fall 2027? Join UCLA for an online workshop designed to help transfer applicants prepare their UC applications.
Get key application tips, important updates and UCLA insights, followed by a live Q&A where you can get your questions answered.
Friday, November 20
11:00AM – 12:00PM
Online via Zoom
Questions? Contact UCLA representative Diana Elizabeth Torres at dtorres@admission.ucla.edu
QCC, Student Center Room 300
Join the Queer Community Center for Arts & Games Monday, a weekly space to relax, get creative, play board games and connect with other students in a supportive community.
Drop in anytime. No experience needed.
Every Monday
11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Queer Community Center, Student Center Room 300
Questions? Contact laneyqcc@peralta.edu
Building E, Room 201A
Join Restoring Our Communities (ROC) for ROC Stars Rising, a creative space for students and community members interested in bringing a play to life at Laney College.
When: Mondays, 12–3 p.m.
Where: Laney College, E-201A
Bring your ideas, creativity and voice and help create something together.
Questions? Contact Vince at (510) 464-3411.
QCC, Student Center Room 300
Join the Queer Community Center for Queer Poetry Tuesdays: Give a Poem an Hour.
Each week, we'll read a poem aloud and see where the conversation takes us. No poetry or queer theory experience needed. If one line stays with you, that's enough to begin.
Every Tuesday
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Queer Community Center, Student Center Room 300
Questions? Contact laneyqcc@peralta.edu
QCC, Student Center Room 300
Join the Queer Community Center for Thursday's Crochet Club!
Whether you're experienced or have never picked up a crochet hook, you're welcome. All materials are provided, so just bring yourself and your creativity.
Every Thursday
12–2 p.m.
Queer Community Center, Student Center Room 300
Questions? Contact laneyqcc@peralta.edu
QCC, Student Center Room 300
Join the Queer Community Center for Arts & Games Monday, a weekly space to relax, get creative, play board games and connect with other students in a supportive community.
Drop in anytime. No experience needed.
Every Monday
11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Queer Community Center, Student Center Room 300
Questions? Contact laneyqcc@peralta.edu
Building E, Room 201A
Join Restoring Our Communities (ROC) for ROC Stars Rising, a creative space for students and community members interested in bringing a play to life at Laney College.
When: Mondays, 12–3 p.m.
Where: Laney College, E-201A
Bring your ideas, creativity and voice and help create something together.
Questions? Contact Vince at (510) 464-3411.
QCC, Student Center Room 300
Join the Queer Community Center for Queer Poetry Tuesdays: Give a Poem an Hour.
Each week, we'll read a poem aloud and see where the conversation takes us. No poetry or queer theory experience needed. If one line stays with you, that's enough to begin.
Every Tuesday
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Queer Community Center, Student Center Room 300
Questions? Contact laneyqcc@peralta.edu
QCC, Student Center Room 300
Come sing, connect and have some fun at the Queer Community Center's Sing Outloud Hour!
Whether you're a confident singer or just want to join in, come sing your favorite songs with other students. No auditions and no judgment, just good vibes and voices.
First Wednesday of each month
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Queer Community Center, Student Center Room 300
Questions? Contact laneyqcc@peralta.edu
Online
Interested in transferring to UCLA? Join an online Transfer Admission Presentation to learn more about UCLA and the transfer admission process.
Students will have the opportunity to learn about transfer requirements and ask questions during the webinar.
First Thursday of each month, Fall through Spring
Location: Online via Zoom
Questions? Contact UCLA representative Diana Elizabeth Torres at dtorres@admission.ucla.edu.
Building E, Room 201A
Join Restoring Our Communities (ROC) for ROC Stars Rising, a creative space for students and community members interested in bringing a play to life at Laney College.
When: Mondays, 12–3 p.m.
Where: Laney College, E-201A
Bring your ideas, creativity and voice and help create something together.
Questions? Contact Vince at (510) 464-3411.
Laney Quad
Join the Eagle’s Nest Basic Needs Center for our monthly Community Lunch! Stop by the Laney Quad for a free lunch, connect with campus and community resources, get information about services available to students, and enjoy some good vibes with the Laney community.
Community Lunch takes place every third Wednesday of the month.
Fall 2026 Dates:
September 16, October 21, November 18 & December 16
Time: 12:00PM – 1:30PM
Location: Laney Quad
Free and open to Laney students.