Art Exhibition: The Best of High Desert Art League

Wed, 2 Sep 2026 19:52:06 +0000

The COCC Barber Library is displaying the work of the High Desert Art League from September 16 through December 6, 2026. “The Best of the High Desert Art League” highlights premier work by the League’s professional artists. Most artists will be present for a reception on Thursday, September 24 from 4:-5:30 p.m., with free parking and refreshments.

This show includes works by Pamela Beaverson, Helen Brown, Barbara Hudler Cella, Jan Dow, Janet Frost, Liz Haberman, Jacqueline Newbold, Vivian C. Olsen, Janice Rhodes, Rebecca Sentgeorge and Joren Traveller.

“This amazing group of professional artists continues to create the most incredible work!”, explains League President Janet Frost. “Although many of us are affiliated with various galleries and associations, High Desert Art League shows pull our creative wonders together into one show as a unique collective exhibit. The Barber Library’s Rotunda is a wonderful venue for our show, with easy accessibility and a welcoming beautiful exhibit space.

For more information, visit cocc.edu/library or highdesertartleague.com.

In advance of college events, persons needing accommodation or transportation because of a physical or mobility disability should contact campus services at 541-383-7775. For accommodation because of other disability such as hearing impairment, contact student accessibility services at sas@cocc.edu or 541-383-7583.

Latinx Heritage Month

Mon, 5 Oct 2026 17:28:16 +0000

A community bike ride on Oct. 17, in partnership with Vámonos Outside — with bikes and helmets provided, along with “Ask a Mechanico” assistance — is the leadoff event for Central Oregon Community College’s 2026 Latinx Heritage Month, staged at Shevlin Park in Bend, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration for the ride is required.

Latinx Heritage Month also includes in-person book discussions of “Solito,” an American Book Award-winning memoir of a child’s 3,000-mile migration from El Salvador, Oct. 20 at COCC Prineville and Oct. 22 at COCC Madras, and readings by award-winning poet and acclaimed performer José Olivarez, Oct. 27 at the Bend campus. These events are free and open to the public. Visit cocc.edu/departments/multicultural/latino/latinx-events for complete details and to register for the ride.

Latinx Heritage Month is celebrated nationwide from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, though COCC’s events are held entirely in October due to the college’s late-September fall term start.

The community ride with Vámonos Outside begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Shevlin Park; participants can arrive at 10 a.m. for “Ask a Mechanico” help and to learn some bike safety tips. Vámonos Outside will provide bikes and helmets, including for children, plus snacks and community-building activities. Registration required.

Javier Zamora’s “Solito,” a New York Times bestseller that recounts his 3,000-mile journey from El Salvador to the U.S. border — at the age of 9, without his parents — is the focus of two book discussions: at the COCC Prineville campus on Tuesday, Oct. 20, and at the Madras campus on Thursday, Oct. 22, both from 5:30-7 p.m. Registration required, with some books available for loan; contact cwalker2@cocc.edu to register.

José Olivarez, whose poetry explores themes of immigration and identity, will be reading works, sharing perspective and hosting a Q&A from 5:30-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Wille Hall on the Bend campus. No registration required.

This past academic year, nearly 15% of COCC’s credit-seeking students identified as Latinx. “As this demographic continues to grow, we are excited to celebrate Latinx culture and invite all of our students and community to join us,” said Christy Walker, dean of equity and well-being.

For more information on Latinx Heritage Month at COCC, contact Christy Walker, dean of equity and well-being, at 541-383-7412 or cwalker2@cocc.edu.

In advance of college events, persons needing accommodation or transportation because of a physical or mobility disability should contact campus services at 541-383-7775. For accommodation because of other disability such as hearing impairment, contact student accessibility services at sas@cocc.edu or 541-383-7583.

COCC JobFest - Redmond

Tue, 8 Sep 2026 19:40:29 +0000

Looking for a job, internship or a chance to connect with local employers? JobFest is coming to COCC's Redmond campus!

Meet directly with recruiters, explore career options, practice your networking skills and learn more about what employers are looking for. You'll gain insight into where you want to apply for positions, how to represent yourself well for those roles and build direct connections along the way.

Not sure if your resume is ready? We've got you covered! Advising & Career Services is hosting drop-in Resume Workshops to help you prepare. Whether you have a resume that needs a little polishing or starting completely from scratch, our Career Adviser will be there to help!

Have questions? Email advising@cocc.edu

In advance of college events, persons needing accommodation or transportation because of a physical or mobility disability should contact campus services at 541-383-7775. For accommodation because of other disability such as hearing impairment, contact student accessibility services at sas@cocc.edu or 541-383-7583.

COCC JobFest - Madras

Tue, 8 Sep 2026 19:41:32 +0000

Looking for a job, internship or a chance to connect with local employers? JobFest is coming to COCC's Madras campus!

Meet directly with recruiters, explore career options, practice your networking skills and learn more about what employers are looking for. You'll gain insight into where you want to apply for positions, how to represent yourself well for those roles and build direct connections along the way.

Not sure if your resume is ready? We've got you covered! Advising & Career Services is hosting drop-in Resume Workshops to help you prepare. Whether you have a resume that needs a little polishing or starting completely from scratch, our Career Adviser will be there to help!

Have questions? Email advising@cocc.edu

In advance of college events, persons needing accommodation or transportation because of a physical or mobility disability should contact campus services at 541-383-7775. For accommodation because of other disability such as hearing impairment, contact student accessibility services at sas@cocc.edu or 541-383-7583.

Seeing the Big Picture: How the Brain Manipulates Our Visual World

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:17:57 +0000

When we open our eyes, are we really seeing reality? Why did people disagree about the color of "The Dress" and why can a ticking clock's second hand seem to freeze for a moment?

Neuroscience suggests the brain doesn't create a perfect copy of the world—it makes rapid, informed guesses to help us navigate our environment. Through engaging stories and demonstrations, Dr. Mark Pitzer will explore how the brain highlights, filters and even alters what we consciously percieve.

Tickets are a sliding scale from $0 to $10. COCC students can attend for free.

COCC JobFest - Bend

Tue, 8 Sep 2026 19:42:27 +0000

Looking for a job, internship or a chance to connect with local employers? JobFest is coming to COCC's Prineville campus!

Meet directly with recruiters, explore career options, practice your networking skills and learn more about what employers are looking for. You'll gain insight into where you want to apply for positions, how to represent yourself well for those roles and build direct connections along the way.

Not sure if your resume is ready? We've got you covered! Advising & Career Services is hosting drop-in Resume Workshops to help you prepare. Whether you have a resume that needs a little polishing or starting completely from scratch, our Career Adviser will be there to help!

Have questions? Email advising@cocc.edu

In advance of college events, persons needing accommodation or transportation because of a physical or mobility disability should contact campus services at 541-383-7775. For accommodation because of other disability such as hearing impairment, contact student accessibility services at sas@cocc.edu or 541-383-7583.

Fund Your Future- Financial Aid Workshop

Tue, 1 Sep 2026 23:35:14 +0000