Southwestern News
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New Diesel Program at SWOCC rolls out this fall
If you run commercial trucks or operate a commercial fishing boat, you likely know Terry Cheyne or...
New Artist Residency Brings Creative Opportunities to Oregon’s South Coast
Now Accepting Applications for 2025–2026 Guest Artist in Residence! COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern...
MENU: Culinary Market & La Patisserie – May 29, 2025
Join us for our combined Culinary Market and La Patisserie bake sale this Thursday, May 29, 2025,...
Southwestern Hosts Annual Student Research Symposium – May 30, 2025
COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College invites the community to join us on Friday,...
Community Impact Program (CIP)
A New Way to Take Your First-Year Classes Sign up for the new Community Impact Program (CIP)...
MENU: Culinary Market & La Patisserie – May 22, 2025
The OCCI Food Truck is back! Join us for our first combined Culinary Market and La Patisserie bake...
Southwestern’s Community Choir presents “Songs from the Stage” – June 2, 2025
COOS BAY, OR – The Coos Singers, a community choir from Southwestern Oregon Community College,...
Southwestern Offers Free GED® and Adult Basic Education Classes Summer Term 2025
Coos Bay, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College is offering free GED® and Adult Basic...
Friends of Curry Campus Speaker Series Presents “Sea Otters: Once More on Our Shores?” – June 12, 2025
Photo by Gretchen Kay Stuart BROOKINGS, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College Curry Campus...
MENU: La Patisserie “Tea House Theme” – May 15, 2025
Join us for a Tea House-themed La Patisserie bake sale this Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 10:00...
Southwestern Launches New Marine Biology Degree
[Photo: Southwestern’s Assistant Professor of Biology, Amy Burgess, instructs students at the Cape...
Southwestern Honors Brian K. Chaney as 2025 Distinguished Alumnus
COOS BAY, Ore. – When people describe Southwestern Oregon Community College’s 2025 Distinguished...
Southwestern announces 2025 Commencement Ceremony – June 13, 2025
COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College’s 2025 Commencement Ceremony will take...
Laker Basketball Camp 2025
COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) athletics is pleased to host a...
MENU: La Patisserie “French Theme” – May 8, 2025
Join us for a French-themed La Patisserie bake sale this Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. –...
Summer & Fall Terms 2025 Registration
Summer Term 2025-26 is quickly approaching, and Fall Term will be here before we know it! SUMMER...
Southwestern to host Swim Camp – May 10, 2025
COOS BAY, OR – Join the Southwestern Oregon Community College Swim Team for SWIM CAMP! Whether...
Chemistry Lecture: The Science & Art of Making Beer, Wine, & Rum – May 15, 2025
COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College invites the community to join us on Thursday,...
Library Hosts Art Exhibit and Free Drawing Workshop – May 8, 2025
COOS BAY, OR – The Southwestern Oregon Community College Library is now showing One World, Eight...
Southwestern partners with Rotary Clubs to host “Gift of Literacy” Program
Coquille Rotarian Lee Van Pelt reads a book of Haiku poetry "Climbing the Volcano" to...
