Southwestern Alumni
COLLEGE FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIPS
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Phone: 541-888-7209
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COLLEGE FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIPS
CONTACT US
Phone: 541-888-7209
Email
Alumni Stories
From SWOCC to the World of Wine: Alum Nathan Midyette
For Coos County native Nathan Midyette's connection to SWOCC largely...
Mid-life return to college opens door to city management career for Nichole Rutherford
Nichole Rutherford knows what it means to show up for your community. As...
Rushal Sedlemyer’s journey to self-sufficiency and a career she loves
Like many first-generation college students, Rushal grew up without clear examples of people who followed college or career pathways.
Distinguished Alumni
Brian K. Chaney
2025
Reilly Meehan
2024
Dr. Eric Gleason
2023
Carolyn Thompson
2022
Donald Ivy
2021
LaMont Swinson
2019
Barbara Eells
2018
Shirley MacAdam
2017
Don Grotting
2016
Dean A. Huard
2015
Boyd Bjorkquist
2014
Stan Goodell
2013
Kathy Laird
2012
Linda Prefontaine
2011
Michael “Mick” Sneddon
2010
Mary Stricker
2009
Fran Worthen
2008
Peggy Goergen
2007
Chuck McKay
2006
Cynthia Ball
2005
Karl Kennedy
2004
Robert “Gray” Jones
2003
John Breuer
2002
Michael Hennick, Sr.
2001
Peter Ruppe
2000
Chuck Knight
1999
Tsianina Joelson
1998
Mark Nightingale
1997
Don Hall
1996
Dr. Annette McGregor
1995
Peter Sorenson
1994
Mary Miller
1993
Steve Greif
1992
Ways To Be Involved
Be a Scholarship Reader
Each March, SWOCC Foundation engages 100 volunteers to read scholarship applications. This is a great way to give back to the college and support students. For a volunteer, the process is an online engagement with a 3- to 4-hour commitment. For details, email foundation@socc.edu.
Attend Athletic Events
SWOCC has the largest, most active athletic program of any Oregon community college. Connect with us through the college’s social media channels or website calendar for game schedules, live coverage links or attend in person.
Attend Lectures
Southwestern’s popular Geology, Physics and Chemistry Lecture Series bring in some of the nation’s top scientists and current topics. Learn about the latest research, fun discoveries and scientific exploration. Connect with us through the college’s social media channels or website calendar for schedules, live coverage links or attend in person.
Make a Donation!
When you donate to education, your gift makes it possible for students to achieve their goals.
Make a Donation!
When you donate to education, your gift makes it possible for students to achieve their goals.
Legacy Bricks Support Scholarships
SWOCC Foundation sells Legacy Bricks to help alumni, former staff and college supporters commemorate their experiences at Southwestern. The bricks are permanently placed in the Henry Hansen Union Square in the center of the Coos Campus. Proceeds support the annual Laker Legacy Alumni Scholarship.
Payments can be made online through our GIVE portal
Simply note “Legacy Brick” in the field asking “Where would you like to allocate your donation”
Please submit a completed order form:
- Via email to: foundation@socc.edu
- Or, mail a physical copy your order form to:
SWOCC Foundation
1988 Newmark Ave.
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Reserve an 8×8 inch Legacy Brick for a minimum donation of $200
Reserve an 8×4 inch Legacy Brick for a minimum donation of $100
