Welcome to "Bobcat Newsflash" your COCC student newsletter. |
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April is National Poetry Month and the COCC Barber Library is celebrating with workshops, a film screening of "Howl," and readings by poet and award-winning author Guadalupe Garcia McCall.
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April 8: Tuition Payment & Refund Deadline, Spring Term ; payable by phone or online. The deadline to drop a full-term class and receive a refund is also 5 p.m. on Friday, April 8. You may drop a class using your COCC Bobcat web account or by calling the Enrollment Services office at 541-383-7500. An instructor's signature is not required to drop a full-term class by this deadline. See the schedule for short-term class drop deadlines.
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Congratulations! We are proud of your accomplishments and are excited to celebrate you. Last spring, COCC hosted its annual commencement ceremony with a new twist by adapting our traditional in-person ceremony to a drive-thru format. After overwhelmingly positive feedback from students, as well as out of an abundance of caution for everyone’s health and safety, COCC is pleased to announce this year’s event will again be a drive-thru “car-mencement” celebration held on Saturday, June 11, on the Bend Campus.
Visit our Commencement page for more information about the ceremony and to see videos from last year’s celebration.
Invitations to participate in Commencement and event details will be sent to eligible students' COCC email in April. If you have questions, please email myprogress@cocc.edu. |
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Spring & Summer Paid Videography Internships |
Do you want to gain some great experience in the film or video production industry? This opportunity will allow you to work with local film production company Wahoo Films. You will work alongside industry professionals and learn from the experts!
Find out more about these opportunities from EDCO's Youth CareerConnect:
For all questions and to apply, please contact EDCO Youth CareerConnect Coordinator Larry Holeman: larry@edcoinfo.com, 541-815-5005
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Are you interested in getting involved? Do you notice things around campus that could be improved? ASCOCC acts as the voice for COCC students. All positions are paid and offer extensive leadership opportunities! Three positions are elected (President, Director of Student Affairs, Director of Legislative Affairs) and the rest are appointment positions. Check out the opportunities on the COCC jobs website in April! |
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month |
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and COCC is partnering with Saving Grace to focus on awareness and sexual violence prevention. Students, staff, community members, all are welcome.
Bystander Prevention Strategies
April 13
6-7 p.m.
Coats Campus Center 116
Take Back the Night
April 28
6 p.m. Community Art Project
7 p.m. Rally and Walk
COCC Track
Take Back the Night is a college specific event that brings awareness to sexual violence issues. Hear from survivors and join us for a rally and march to take a stand against sexual violence of all forms.
*If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault, please contact the Saving Grace 24-hour hotline at 541-389-7021.
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NeighborImpact Food Pantry |
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Free, fresh food! All are welcome and there is no criteria to meet to pick up free food. Take as much as you need – for yourself, family, friends, neighbors, roommates.
Bend Campus Distribution
April 12 and 26
12-1 p.m.
Barber Library parking lot
If you live outside of Bend, check out NeighborImpact’s other distribution sites on their website. |
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Wednesday, April 13
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Join in on Canvas
Meet with 30+ Employers! Business, Construction/Trades, Government, Health Care, Hospitality, and Outdoors.
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Local nonprofit Thrive Central Oregon is on the Bend campus every week to connect students with community resources and housing. Come stop by and say “Hi!” at our office in the Student Life Center.
- Monday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Tuesday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Thursday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- You can also find us every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month in the Barber parking lot, joining the NeighborImpact food truck which offers free food boxes to students.
We are so happy to be a part of this campus community and look forward to connecting more students with housing and assistance resources. To learn more about Thrive, visit our website at ThriveCentralOregon.org. |
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April 22
2-3:30 p.m.
Coats Campus Center, Wille Hall
Join us to celebrate and fundraise for the new Clothing Connection. The program serves both COCC and OSU-Cascades students with gently used and new clothing for school, work, interviews, and field placements.
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Announcing the Humanities Department's first annual writing contest!
Students at COCC are producing such amazing creative writing, and the Humanities Department wants to celebrate that. Winners will have their work published on the Humanities website and will receive a gift card prize to a local bookstore.
Submission deadline: Friday, May 13 by 11:59 p.m.
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Health Programs Info Sessions
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April 5 and 19
via Zoom
Come join us to learn more about COCC's Health Career Programs. The health programs covered will include Registered Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistant, Health Information Management, Emergency Medical Services, Paramedicine, Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Veterinary Technician and Public Health.
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Early Learning Educators Conference |
April 29-30
COCC Bend Campus
Friday Sessions: 12-5 p.m.
Saturday Sessions: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Event programming is ideal for early learning educators, students, learning specialists, administrators, and program directors. For registration and scholarship information, visit earlylearning.co.
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Foundation Scholarships Open - Apply Today |
Each year, the COCC Foundation offers nearly 400 scholarships totaling $1.8 million.
Scholarship applications are open now through April 29.
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Spring Term Sports Activities |
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Students vs Staff Volleyball Game! |
Thursday, April 7
6 p.m.
Mazama Gymnasium
COCC’s Students vs. Staff games are always one of the highlights of the year for both sides.
Costumes are highly encouraged, so dress to impress and come ready to play. If there's a particular instructor or employee you want on your team, please encourage them to come!
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Student vs Staff Basketball Game (Before Basketball League Championship): Monday April 25, 8-10 p.m. Register Here.
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Free Bend Parks and Recreation Passes (Pavilion, Juniper, Larkspur):
Free Bowling at Lava Lanes
- Stop by Mazama 111 or talk to a fitness center attendant to get a pass good for one game of free bowling (2 free passes per student every two weeks).
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Student Clubs and Activities |
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April 19 and 20
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Wille Hall
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Saturday, April 23
3:30-5:30 p.m.
The Pavilion, Bend
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Garden Club's Earth Day Plant Sale & Seed Swap |
Friday, April 22
1-4 p.m.
Coats Campus Center
Funds raised support COCC’s Garden Club. For more information or to share seeds, contact Cherie Swenson at cswenson4@cocc.edu. |
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Prineville Campus 10th Anniversary! |
We invite students, friends, families, alumni, and community members to celebrate a decade of higher education in Crook County.
Thursday, April 14
5:30-7:30 p.m.
COCC Crook County Campus
510 SE Lynn Blvd
Prineville, OR 97754
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Bobcat Newsflash student newsletter is emailed each month to help keep you informed of upcoming deadlines, campus news, and events!
If you have questions or comments about this newsletter, contact us at welcome@cocc.edu. |
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