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Southwestern celebrates 25th Anniversary of the award-winning OCCI – June 29, 2024
Coos Bay, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College is excited to invite our community, students,...
$6,000 grant provides laptops to Trio Pre-College students
COOS BAY, OR – The Oregon TRIO Association (OTA) is proud to announce the receipt of a $6,000...
Southwestern partners with Rotary Clubs to host “Gift of Literacy” Program – April 30, 2024
COOS BAY, OR – “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the...
Southwestern hosts talk with international guest speaker Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis on Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy – May 7, 2024
COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Psychology Department and Associated...
Friends of Curry Campus Speaker Series presents “Inspiring Travel and Strengthening a Sustainable Coastal Economy” – May 9, 2024
Brookings, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College Curry Campus invites the community to join...
Southwestern hosts STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) for KIDS: Star Wars! – May 4, 2024
COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College invites 3rd to 6th grade students to join us...
Southwestern hosts Financial Aid Workshop – April 15, 2024
COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College will be hosting a financial aid workshop on...
OCCI hosts 2024 Winemaker’s Dinner with Willamette Valley Vineyards – May 4, 2024
COOS BAY, OR -- Experience an evening of culinary excellence and exquisite wines as the Oregon...
Physics & Astronomy Lecture Series – Expecting the Unexpected: Astro-Serendipity in the Cascadia Meteorite Lab – April 25, 2024
Coos Bay, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College is excited to present a lecture by Dr. Alex...
Southwestern honors Koontz Machine and Welding as Industry Partner of the Year
Pictured left to right: Samantha Fry, Welding Student; Chelsea Clemens, Associate Professor of...
Southwestern’s STEAM Pathways Presents “Pros & Cons of Living with a Star” 2024 Annual Student Art Exhibit
COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College’s STEAM Pathways Presents “Pros & Cons of...
Ballin’ In The Bay Showcase Basketball Tournament – June 20-22, 2024
Girls High School Basketball Tournament at Southwestern Oregon Community College Coos Bay, OR –...
Southwestern to plant NASA Moon Tree on Coos Campus – April 3, 2024
COOS BAY, OR –Southwestern Oregon Community is pleased to invite the community to celebrate the...
Culinary students excel on USA Olympic team
From Coos Bay USA to Stuttgart Germany, eight student chefs and Executive Chef Randy Torres...
Friends of Curry Campus Speaker Series Presents: The Odd Creatures in Our Tide Pools – April 11, 2024
Brookings, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College Curry Campus invites the community to join...
Friends of Curry Campus Speaker Series Presents “Curry County Watersheds and You!” – March 14, 2024
Brookings, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College Curry Campus invites the community to join...
“Laker Day” invites prospective students to discover the campus, programs, and more – April 20, 2024
Coos Bay, OR – Prospective students, families and community members of all ages are invited to...
SWOCC Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program Hosts Open Houses – March 21 (Curry) & 22 (Coos), 2024
Coos Bay, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College is excited to announce open house events for...
Southwestern hosts Earth Day Themed “STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) for TEENS” Event – April 6, 2024
COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College invites 7th to 12th grade students to join us...
Southwestern Offers Free GED® and Adult Basic Education Classes Spring Term 2024
Coos Bay, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College is offering free GED® and Adult Basic...
