Southwestern News & Press Releases
Registration continues for the South Coast Writers Conference in Gold Beach. The conference began as one man’s dream of energizing local writers and luring others to Gold Beach. This event has slowly evolved into a weekend-long session that is attended by more than 100 writers.
he Geology Lecture Series continues at 7:00 pm on Saturday, February 25th when Dr. David Montgomery presents “King of Fish: The Thousand-Year Run of Salmon”. Dr. Montgomery is a professor of Earth and Space Sciences at the University of Washington, studying geomorphology, the evolution of landscapes.
You may register to vote if you are a U.S. citizen, resident of Oregon, and will be 18 by Election Day. Voter registration applications are available at First Stop, Associated Student Government (ASG), SWOCC Library, Educational Support Programs and Services (ESPS) offices.
Europe in Black and White, Redux
You are invited to view a rare selection of artistic travel photography created by former SWOCC instructor Vernon Sorenson. Between 1961 and 1982, Sorenson taught Photography , French and German at SWOCC . The exhibit opening will be February 10th at 1:30pm in Eden Hall and will be on display during February – March. This exhibit was originally on display in May of 1974 and was titled “Europe in Black and White.”
Help for Starting a New Business
Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Small Business Development Center (Southwestern SBDC) is offering a workshop titled “Ready, Set, Start Your Business” each week in February.
Donors and Friends of the New Curry Campus Honored
One hundred friends and donors of the Curry Campus celebrated Thursday night in the newly constructed campus that opened recently for winter term. The evening dinner, held in the spacious two-story student commons, was hosted by the Southwestern Oregon Community College Foundation.
One hundred friends and donors of the Curry Campus celebrated Thursday night in the newly constructed campus that opened recently for winter term. The evening dinner, held in the spacious two-story student commons, was hosted by the Southwestern Oregon Community College Foundation.
Public and Private Grants Arrive at SWOCC
SWOCC received a grant of $1.48 million from the Department of Labor called the Credential Acceleration and Support for Employment Trade Adjustment (CASE). It was designed to serve those who had been laid off due to jobs going overseas, although the service population can meet a broader definition. Oregon was one of the highest funded CASE grants in the U.S.
SWOCC received a grant of $1.48 million from the Department of Labor called the Credential Acceleration and Support for Employment Trade Adjustment (CASE). It was designed to serve those who had been laid off due to jobs going overseas, although the service population can meet a broader definition. Oregon was one of the highest funded CASE grants in the U.S.
Nurturing Parent Class in Curry County for First Time
A new class about parenting is being offered in Curry County for the first time, The class emphasizes raising children in a warm, caring and trusting home and helping children be respectful, caring and cooperative. This workshop is being offered at The Church of the Nazarene, 1600 Chetco Ave, in Brookings and is open to the public.
A new class about parenting is being offered in Curry County for the first time, The class emphasizes raising children in a warm, caring and trusting home and helping children be respectful, caring and cooperative. This workshop is being offered at The Church of the Nazarene, 1600 Chetco Ave, in Brookings and is open to the public.
Simplified Bookkeeping Workshop – January 25th from 6:00-10:00pm
Both current and potential business owners can learn how to establish and maintain a simple set of books on the cash basis through a dynamic four hour workshop being offered by the Southwestern Oregon Community College Business Development Center in North Bend on Wednesday, January 25th, 2011.
Both current and potential business owners can learn how to establish and maintain a simple set of books on the cash basis through a dynamic four hour workshop being offered by the Southwestern Oregon Community College Business Development Center in North Bend on Wednesday, January 25th, 2011.
Help the SWOCC Golf Team and have a chance to win!
You can help the Golf Team at Southwestern Oregon Community College and get the chance to win one round of golf for 2 people at Bandon Dunes accompanied by the SWOCC Golf Coaching Staff and 1 night's accommodation at the Red Lion Inn (Coos Bay/Double occupancy).
You can help the Golf Team at Southwestern Oregon Community College and get the chance to win one round of golf for 2 people at Bandon Dunes accompanied by the SWOCC Golf Coaching Staff and 1 night's accommodation at the Red Lion Inn (Coos Bay/Double occupancy).
The Curry Campus of Southwestern Oregon Community College in Brookings
Monday was the first day of classes at the Curry Campus of Southwestern Oregon Community College in Brookings. Student First Stop had a stream of students with questions and ready to make purchases at the bookstore.
Monday was the first day of classes at the Curry Campus of Southwestern Oregon Community College in Brookings. Student First Stop had a stream of students with questions and ready to make purchases at the bookstore.
Intramural Basketball League at Southwestern
Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Recreation Center will be offering an intramural basketball league and tournament during Winter Term. They will be looking for recreational-level teams to fill in all of the slots that are not filled by teams with current students.
Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Recreation Center will be offering an intramural basketball league and tournament during Winter Term. They will be looking for recreational-level teams to fill in all of the slots that are not filled by teams with current students.
Governor’s Director of Economic and Business Equity Coming to Coos Bay
Cheryl Myers, Governor Kitzhaber’s Director of Economic & Business Equity is coming to Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Small Business Development Center for a meet & greet with business owners and our local business community Wednesday, January 18th from 6:00-8:00 in Eden Auditorium on the SWOCC campus.
Cheryl Myers, Governor Kitzhaber’s Director of Economic & Business Equity is coming to Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Small Business Development Center for a meet & greet with business owners and our local business community Wednesday, January 18th from 6:00-8:00 in Eden Auditorium on the SWOCC campus.
