As the Fall 2025 semester kicks off with energy, culture, and community, we're excited to reconnect with returning students and welcome new students as we start the school year together.
Come enjoy free food, meet the Umoja Team, and connect with fellow students in a supporting
and uplifting space. You'll also have the chance to learn more about the Umoja program,
A2Mend, and the Black Student Union! Each program is dedicated to your personal and
academic success. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate, connect, and start the
Fall 2025 semester off right in the Rise UP Center. All students, staff, and faculty
are invited to this welcome event, which is sure to inspire you to start the semester
off strong. For more information call the Rise Up Center at 209-575-6847!
About the Umoja Program:
Umoja (A Kiswahili word meaning unity) is a community and critical resource dedicated
to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American and other
students. When the voices and histories of students are deliberately and intentionally
recognized, the opportunity for self-efficacy emerges and a foundation is formed for
academic success. Umoja actively serves and promotes student success for all students
through a curriculum and pedagogy responsive to the legacy of the African and African
American Diasporas.
