Umoja Ongoing Events
- Porch Talks (Mondays from 12:30PM - 2:00PM PST online or in person)
Porch Talk is Umoja's weekly forum that bridges the gap between community and campus. The Porch is a place where Umoja students build a sense of connectedness with others, learn to advocate for themselves while discussing important topics in the Black community. - Village Hours (Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30PM - 2:00PM PST in the Black Student Union Corner
in the Club Room)
Village Hours are spaces for the Umoja community to meet with an Umoja and/or Student Equity staff member and associates to support students with their needs. This space also builds community between the Umoja community and the campus community.
Umoja Fall Events
- Umoja Conference (November)
Selected students will travel to Northern or Southern California for a 2-day conference. This is an important personal and professional growth opportunity to hear from amazing speakers and participate in outstanding workshops.
Umoja Spring Events
- Black History Month Events ()
The Student Equity Department supports the planning committee that consists of faculty, staff and students that exist across the college. This committee puts on black-centered events and activities throughout the month of February. - United Black Student Conference
The United Black Student Conference is a student led-endeavor created to heighten collaboration between Oceanside Unified School District schools through Afrocentric workshops, ‘edutainment’ and opportunities to connect with the larger community. - ´¡Â²²Ñ·¡±·¶Ù
The African American Male Education Network and Development (´¡Â²²Ñ·¡±·¶Ù) organization is comprised of African American male administrators who utilize their scholarly and professional expertise to foster institutional change within the community college system. - Umoja Rites of Passage Graduation Ceremony
The Rites of Passage ceremony commemorates the accomplishments of any Umoja Student who has completed a certificate program, associate degree or transfer goal.
For more information on these services and programs contact:
Cindy Arce
she/her/hers
Student Services Coordinator
Oceanside Campus
carce@miracosta.edu
The Umoja Program is a service of the Department of Student Equity. For general inquiries about all Student Equity programs and services, please contact us at studentequity@miracosta.edu or call our main office at 760.757.2121 x6900.
