Sep 8, 2025 | Community, Curry Campus, Curry News, News
COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College invites the community to join us on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 6:00 pm, for “Solar PV Panels: Salvation or Snake Oil Part 2” with Frazier Pruett, Engineering Faculty at Southwestern. This is a free event; all ages are welcome.
Coos County residents can join us in-person in the Umpqua Hall lecture room (room 184) on the Coos Campus, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay.
Curry County residents can join us for a watch party on the Curry Campus, 96082 Lone Ranch Parkway, Brookings.
For those not able to attend in person, the lecture will be streamed live on the College’s YouTube channel at: www.youtube.com/@southwesternOR/streams.
About the Lecture:
In part 2 of this series, Frazier Pruett discusses practical constraints on solar panels and solar power systems. He will investigate critical components of solar PV system infrastructures and the challenges of monetizing the return on investment (ROI) of current solar technologies. We encourage participants to join even if they did not attend the first lecture in the series.
About the Presenter:
Frazier Pruett graduated from the University of Florida in 1984 with a degree in Electrical Engineering after spending over a decade as a professional electronic technician and hobbyist. He has worked as a professional design engineer since then in various types of power conversion designs. These power conversion systems have a wide range of applications across many fields and sectors. His specialty is lighting drivers for incandescent, fluorescent, HID, UHP, LEDs, and LASERs. He holds more than 25 patents in various fields. Frazier currently owns Bespoke Power and co-owns Emgen Engineering, two local engineering consulting firms. He is also part-time engineering faculty at Southwestern Oregon Community College.
For more information about the lecture series contact Dr. Aaron Coyner, Associate Professor, Physics and Engineering at aaron.coyner@socc.edu or 541-888-7244.
For more information on upcoming lectures contact Cassie Coyner, STEAM Pathways Coordinator, at 541-888-7416, or cassie.coyner@socc.edu.
To learn more about STEM degrees at Southwestern visit: https://www.socc.edu/programs-classes/stem/.
Sep 2, 2025 | Curry Campus, Curry News
We’re excited to welcome you to Fall Term of the 2025-26 academic year! Whether you’re joining us online or attending classes at our Curry Campus in-person (or a mix of both), we’re glad to have you here!
- Mark Your Calendar—Fall Term classes begin on Monday, September 15.
- Need help finding your way? We’ve got you covered! The Curry Campus is located just north of Brookings on U.S. Highway 101 at 96082 Lone Ranch Parkway, Brookings. Our friendly front desk staff can help you with any questions.
- Join us for our pre-term “Laker Welcome” and BBQ! On Saturday, September 13 from 12:00 Noon – 2:00 pm we encourage students to join us for this fun event. Get your questions answered by faculty and staff—whether it’s about admissions, graduation, or anything in between. Take a tour, grab some BBQ, and bring your family along for a great time!
If you have any questions heading into the term, please feel free to reach out via Email or call 541-888-1667.
We’re looking forward to an exciting year ahead—see you soon!
Aug 26, 2025 | Curry Campus, News
Coos Bay, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College is offering free GED® and Adult Basic Education classes fall term 2025. These classes prepare individuals to take the GED® exam and update skills to enroll in college or career training programs. Students enrolled in these classes can build a pipeline to enter college, training programs, and jobs in high-demand career areas.
We have three options for GED® and Adult Basic Education classes next term:
- Morning GED® Class – Monday through Thursday from 9am-11am
- Afternoon GED® Class – Monday through Thursday from 12pm-2pm
- Evening GED® Class – Tuesday through Thursday from 5pm-8pm
All classes are live and in-person on the Coos Campus. The afternoon class is offered live and in-person on the Curry Campus in Brookings, OR.
For students who cannot make it to either campus, classes are offered via Zoom during all three sessions. Fall term starts September 15th and ends November 26th.
To register for orientation and classes, go to https://swoccapce.org/ and click GET STARTED. For questions, please email Adult & Pre-College Education at apce@socc.edu or call 541-888-1593.
Aug 7, 2025 | Curry Campus, Curry News
The Southwestern Oregon Community College Foundation is proud to congratulate the 2025-26 Curry County scholarship recipients. Thanks to generous community donors, the Foundation awarded 25 scholarships totaling more than $33,000 for students from Curry County attending Southwestern in the upcoming academic year.
Guided by a board of local community volunteers, the Southwestern Foundation has been providing scholarships to thousands of Southwestern students for more than 60 years. These awards help students by breaking down financial barriers and inspiring students to better their lives and futures.
If you are interested in learning more about the Southwestern Foundation visit www.socc.edu/foundation or call 541-888-7209.
2025-26 Southwestern Oregon Community College Foundation Curry County Scholarship Recipients
| SCHOLARSHIP |
RECIPIENT(S) |
| Bezzerides Scholarship |
Aubrey |
Pope |
| Cherie J. Mitchell Scholarship |
Gracie |
Stewart |
| Cherish Pride Scholarship |
Cecilia |
Somers |
| Clyde and Jackie Cherry Memorial Scholarship Fund |
Saron |
Cruz |
|
Zachary |
Renfro |
| Curry Campus General Scholarship |
Danielle |
Ball |
|
Ginger |
Taylor |
| DeArmond CTE Scholarship |
Ruth |
Gastonguay |
|
Tori |
Hinze |
| Dorothy Heagy Education Scholarship |
Lillian |
Hopkins |
| Forty & Eight Bobby L. Fraser Memorial Nursing Scholarship |
Gracie |
Stewart |
| Going Coastal Scholarship |
Rayna |
Hayes |
| Jack & Margaret S. Dean Scholarship |
Ruby |
Hernandez |
| Maxine Smith Scholarship |
Aimie |
Bussmann |
| Menasha Legacy Fund Scholarship |
Aimie |
Bussmann |
| Range Sports Medicine & Performance Scholarship |
Triniti |
Taylor |
| Sharon Barnett Scholarship |
Dustin |
Ledford |
| Shirley Barton Nursing Scholarship |
RayAnne |
Lockett |
| Sickels Family Rural College Technology Scholarship |
Uzumatti |
Flores |
| SWOCC Foundation Classic – Coos Bay Toyota Scholarship |
Triniti |
Taylor |
| SWOCC Foundation General Nursing Scholarship |
Miriam |
Glasband |
|
RayAnne |
Lockett |
| SWOCC Foundation General Scholarship |
Dustin |
Ledford |
|
Jeffrey |
Jennings |
| The Friends of the Curry Public Library James Boyle Memorial Scholarship |
Chanel |
Greenwood |
Aug 4, 2025 | Curry Campus, Curry News, News, OCCI News
Fall Term 2025-26 is quickly approaching! Classes start Monday, Sept. 15, 2025. Below are instructions about how to register. Still have questions after reading the information below? We’re here to help! Contact us:
- Coos Campus Students: Call 541-888-7352 or Email
- Curry Campus Students: Call 541-813-1677 or Email
REGISTRATION FOR DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE SEEKING STUDENTS:
If you are already a current/admitted student, below are instructions on registering.
Not a current or admitted student? You’ll need to first complete an Application for Admission to Southwestern.** Not sure whether or not you’re an admitted student? Contact us using the information above! (**Note: If you’re a community member simply looking to take a credit class for fun or personal enrichment, you’ll complete the Community Education and Personal Enrichment Form in lieu of the Application for Admission).
Credit classes begin Monday, Sept. 15, 2025. Registration is available May 5, 2025 – Sept. 17, 2025 (Starting Sept. 18, you will first need instructor consent before registering for a class).
To register:
- First, clear with your advisor! If you’re unsure who your advisor is, you may call 541-888-7405 or schedule an advising meeting. Curry Campus students call 541-813-1667.
- Login to myLakerLink using your student ID and password.
- Search for courses to add under the appropriate term drop down. **Be sure you filter for credit classes (NOT community education classes)**
REGISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY CLASSES (COMMUNITY EDUCATION):
Fall Term 2025-26 community education class registration opens Thurs., Aug. 21 at 8:00 a.m. To register, follow the instructions on the top of the community class page. Classes offered for the term will post on the page prior to registration opening.
As a reminder, all academic term dates and other important milestones may be found on the Academic Calendar. Click on the “2025-26 Academic Calendar” button for a .pdf version, or click on the “categories” button and filter for “instructional calendar” to view the online version.
Jul 15, 2025 | Curry Campus, Curry News, Foundation, News
Coos Bay, OR – Friends and alumni are invited to the annual SWOCC Foundation Classic, hosted by Bandon Dunes Golf Resort and the Bandon Dunes Charitable Foundation. The event is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at Bandon Dunes’ newest course, Shorty’s (19-hole, par 3 course).
The SWOCC Foundation Classic will welcome 15 teams, with four golfers per team. Individuals are welcome, too, and will be placed on teams. Tee times open every 15 minutes starting at 9:30 a.m., and golfers can select tee time preferences based on availability. This is a walking event.
Registration Info:
Cost is $200 per person, or $750 per team. Funds raised go to support scholarships for students attending SWOCC Coos and Curry campuses. Event sponsorships also are available. For details on sponsoring, contact SWOCC Foundation at foundation@socc.edu or (541) 888-7209.
Event Sponsor Registration
Event Individual Registration
Additional Details about the Course & Event:
The SWOCC Foundation Classic is designed as a fun, low-key golf classic for golfers of all skill levels and ages. Meet SWOCC’s 2025-26 golf team athletes and coach Kristopher Wood, a SWOCC alum. Curious about Shorty’s? Designed by Rod Whitman, Dave Axland and Keith Cutten, the new course features 19 “short” holes, rolling through natural dunes and shore pine terrain. Golfers can expect to spend about two and a half hours playing through the course.
Learn more about the course Shorty’s
In addition, golfers can make a full day of activity at the resort and enjoy additional time at Bandon Dunes’ 50-acre Practice Center, which includes two practice ranges, a putting green and Charlotte’s, the 9-hole, par-3 practice course.
Questions?
For more information about the event and supporting scholarships, please contact the Southwestern Foundation at 541-888-7209 or 541-888-7211, or email foundation@socc.edu.
