Shirlinda “Cindy” Acker, Ed.D. ’16, the director and playwright of a play depicting the landmark court case of Brown v. Board of Education, received a DEI award from the Alameda Chamber. Her play concluded Black History Month in Alameda, with words taken directly from the court transcripts. Cindy is the founder of The Child Unique and the Montessori Elementary Intermediate School of Alameda.
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On Thursday evening, March 19, California State Senator and UC Berkeley alumna Nancy Skinner held a phone-in town hall for constituents, focused on the shelter in place orders. As she was about to introduce her guest experts from Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, she interrupted herself with the news that Governor Gavin Newsom had just […]

1954
Reunion Bulletin!!! Your 68th Class reunion is a buffet luncheon set for Friday, September 16, 2022, at the University Club, which is high atop the west rim of Memorial Stadium! We are fortunate to have reserved this amazing venue with its spectacular views! The cost for the luncheon is $60 per person. Okay to bring […]