COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College invites 5th to 12th grade students to join us for “STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) CLUB for Girls” on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. This science-immersion event will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the College’s new health and science building, Umpqua Hall, on the Coos Campus, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. This is a FREE program.
According to the American Association of University Women (AAUW), “Women make up only 34% of the workforce in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and men vastly outnumber women majoring in most STEM fields in college. The gender gaps are particularly high in some of the fastest-growing and highest-paid jobs of the future, like computer science and engineering.” We want to help inspire young women to pursue these fields.
Students will engage with professors in hands-on activities in Physics & Engineering, Chemistry, Geology, Art, and more. This includes working alongside the college’s SPEAR Student Researchers, who are involved in various STEAM projects. There also will be an opportunity to experience a show in the new Discovery Dome Planetarium. This digital theater space immerses students in a show that takes them on an adventure.
This new program focuses on supporting and encouraging girls through their STEAM educational journey. We will also share books, podcasts, and other helpful resources focused on girls in science. All who participate in this program will be able to stay connected online where we will continue to mentor and share quarterly news and activities with them. STEAM education projects help students visualize career pathways in science, technology, engineering, and math. The “A” adds in the arts, such as humanities, dance, drama, visual arts, and design. When people learn in all these areas together, they gain soft skills that can help grow ability in out-of-the-box thinking and collaboration.
Register soon as spots are limited. For more information on this event, registration, and other upcoming events, contact Krystal Hopper Meyers, STEAM Pathways Assistant, at 541-888-7416, or krystal.hopper@socc.edu.
If you are a credit-seeking student with a balance on your student account, you can now enroll in a payment plan with Auto Pay through the new Transact system to make tuition more manageable. Payment plans are now self-serving–this includes enrolling in a plan, setting up Auto Pay or even just making a payment. Bonus? You can now invite a parent, relative or other family member to contribute to the plan!
Pay your tuition in automatic monthly installments
To help remove the financial burden so you can focus on your schoolwork, we offer convenient tuition payment plans with an Auto Pay option. Using your payment of choice, you can automatically pay your tuition and fees over time and avoid the high-interest rates that come with a traditional loan!
Set up a payment plan to cover any amount: your entire bill, or just the balance left after financial aid
Optionally invite a parent or relative to contribute to the plan
Simple enrollment process
One low fee at enrollment*
Set up Auto Pay – Electronic payments made automatically – just set it and forget it
Follow the on screen prompts to select your payment method and complete enrollment
To learn more about the benefits of using an auto-pay payment plan click here or watch this short video from Transact below. If you need assistance of have questions, Transact Customer Care is available Monday – Friday, 5am – 5pm Pacific time at 877-821-0625.
*All available plans and applicable payment options, fees and disclosures will be presented to you during the enrollment process. Enrollment in and availability of plans may be subject to applicable state law limitations. An enrollment fee will apply and other fees may apply to the extent permitted by law. The Full Service Payment Plan is administered by Transact Campus Payments, Inc., a Transact Holdings Inc. company.
The enrollment fee is considered a finance charge which is defined by federal regulations as “the cost of consumer credit as a dollar amount.” To make it easy for consumers to compare this cost to other forms of credit, Transact Campus Payments, Inc. provides the equivalent annual percentage rate (APR), which takes into account a number of variables, including the number of payments, the term, and the amount financed. Maximum APR limits may be subject to applicable state usury laws.
COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College invites the community to join us on Friday, October 4, 2024, 6:00 pm, for “Astrophotography” with local photographer, Al Hurt. 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 in the Community Room on the Curry Campus, 96082 Lone Ranch Parkway, Brookings.
Southwestern’s Associate Professor, Engineering and Physics, Dr. Aaron Coyner welcomes Astrophotographer Al Hurt. Most people are fascinated by astronomy photos, but there are challenges for getting the perfect shot. Please join us to learn the tips & tricks to capture your own quality sky images.
About the Presenter:
Al has been behind the camera since he was seven years old. He says his wife forced him to retire in 2016 and he’s been shooting Astro ever since. He shoots many types of photography and has won multiple awards in the Washington State Fair photography contest. Al prefers “Old Man Photography”.
For more information about the lecture series contact Dr. Aaron Coyner, Associate Professor, Engineering and Physics at aaron.coyner@socc.edu or 541-888-7244.
For more information on upcoming lectures contact Krystal Hopper Meyers, STEAM Pathways Assistant, at 541-888-7416, or krystal.hopper@socc.edu.
Students attending Southwestern Oregon Community College now have the opportunity to receive up to $6,000 through the Laker Learn and Earn Grant, funded by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). This grant is designed to help students cover the cost of career-focused education in high-demand fields.
The grant is available to students pursuing one-year Career and Technical Education (CTE) certificate programs, specifically those listed on the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL), which includes programs such as Accounting & Marketing, Childhood Education, Culinary, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Forestry, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Welding, and more.
Basic Qualifications Include:
Must be 18 or older
Have a state-issued ID
Be legal to work in the U.S.
Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
If you are considering learning new skills that lead to great careers, chances are this up to $6,000 grant can help you get there. Unsure about whether you qualify? Reach out! It only takes a quick conversation to find out if you’re eligible.
For more information and to check your eligibility, Emailor call 541-888-7153.
Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Pre-Apprenticeship program SWOCC Works will be holding orientation and registration events at both Coos and Curry campuses during the week of September 16, 2024.
The Pre-Apprenticeship program is an introduction to construction and heavy equipment operation, including simulated heavy equipment operation and tools of the trade. We teach foundational safety and career readiness skills alongside foundational trade and industry skills. Participants build a minimum of two projects during the course. The program is open to anyone who is 16 or older, is free, and lasts 22 weeks (two terms).
Orientation dates by location:
COOS CAMPUS: 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay
Monday, September 16, 2024: 9:00 am-11:30 am and 12:30 pm-3:00 pm
Thursday, September 19, 2024: 4:00 pm-7:00 pm
CURRY CAMPUS: 96082 Lone Ranch Parkway, Brookings
Tuesday, September 17, 2024: 10:00 am-1:00 pm and 3:00 pm-6:00 pm
To sign up for orientation or get more information, email: swoccworks@socc.edu.
Brookings, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College Curry Campus invites the community to join us on Thursday, September 12, 2024, 12:00 to 1:00 pm for: Exploring Greece.
This is a free program sponsored by the Friends of Curry Campus and will be held in the Community Room on Southwestern’s Curry Campus, 96082 Lone Ranch Parkway (off Highway 101), Brookings. Bring a friend and a brown bag lunch.
Presenter Dennis Triglia will begin with fun facts about Greece and show a map of the route he followed. He will include photos of archeological sites and a little Greek mythology. Photos will feature the cities he visited including monasteries and wineries.
Dennis says that Greece is special because of its ancient history, its mountains, olive trees, iconic monasteries, and fantastic food.
Dennis explained, “I like to travel because I get to experience new and different cultures and immerse myself in them to learn new customs, perspectives, and traditions. As I have gotten older, I try at least once a year to get out of my comfort zone to engage in challenges that foster self-confidence, resilience, and personal growth.”
Stay tuned for upcoming talks in our speaker series. Talks during fall term will focus on travel! For more information contact the Curry Campus at 541-813-1667.
We’re excited to welcome you to Fall Term of the 2024-2025 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 16.
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 14 from 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 enjoy door prizes, scavenger hunts, and a sneak peek at our heavy equipment simulators. 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!
We’re excited to welcome you to Fall Term of the 2024-2025 academic year! Whether you’re joining us online, in-person at our Coos or Curry Campus (or a mix of both), we’re glad to have you here. Mark Your Calendar—Fall Term classes begin on Monday, September 16.
Need help finding your way? We’ve got you covered! Check out our VISIT page for detailed information, or find quick info below:
Coos Campus:View Campus Map – Located at 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay.
Curry Campus: Just north of Brookings on U.S. Highway 101 at 96082 Lone Ranch Parkway, Brookings. Since this campus is a single building, the front desk staff can help you with any questions.
Join Us for Pre-Term Activities:
We’ve planned a variety of activities leading up to the start of classes, and we’d love to see you there! Check out the full schedule below and make the most of your time before classes begin. If you have any questions beyond what’s covered, don’t hesitate to reach out:
Curry Campus Students: Email or call 541-888-1667.
We’re looking forward to an exciting year ahead—see you soon!
FALL TERM 2024 “WELCOME WEEK” ACTIVITY SCHEDULES
COOS CAMPUS (1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay)
*Activities with asterisk indicate mandatory attendance for housing students.
Tuesday, 9/10 – Friday, 9/13 there will be music, games and various activities taking place across campus.
Monday, 9/9
All Day = CAMPUS SERVICES CLOSED for Staff In-Service
Tuesday, 9/10
9:00 am – 4:00 pm = Housing Move-In (Lighthouse Depot): Housing students only – move-in to apartments. Check-in at Lighthouse Depot for further directions. A local food truck “Angelina’s” will be on-site and available for you to grab some lunch and/or a snack as you move things in (located on the outdoor basketball court)!
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm = Parent Talk for Housing Families (Umpqua Hall 184):Intended for parents/guardians of students living in student housing. A Q&A session to ask any remaining questions and to gain any clarity about student housing.
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm = Housing Student Orientation* (Hales Center for the Performing Arts “PAC” located in Empire Hall):Important information about expectations and everything you need to know about living on campus. Meet your Resident Assistant’s (RA’s), the Resident Directors (RD’s) and other housing staff.
Wednesday, 9/11
10:00 am – 11:00 am = DEI Talk with Emily Purry* (Umpqua 184):Not all disabilities are visible. All students are invited to join Emily Purry as she leads a conversation about accessibility, disability awareness, creating inclusive spaces, and disability in the workplace.
10:00 am – 12:00 noon = Learn to Crochet (Library, 2nd Floor of Tioga Hall):Learn to crochet! We’ll learn the (very) basics and make a small toy book. All materials provided.
11:00 am – 2:00 pm = Lunch with Dining Services (Empire Hall):Use your meal plan or (if you don’t have a meal plan) purchase lunch and enjoy the amazing lake views from the cafeteria!
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm = Faculty Bingo (Faculty Offices – Bingo Cards Available Around Campus): Your faculty instructors are more than just the people talking to you during class a couple times a week. Participate in Faculty Bingo, you may be more alike than you think!
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm = Women’s Soccer vs. Lane (Track/Soccer Field):Cheer on the Lakers as they battle neighboring rivals on the soccer pitch!
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm = RC Cars (Library, 2nd Floor of Tioga Hall):RC cars in the library! Bring your own car or use one of ours.
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm = Volleyball vs. College of the Redwoods (Prosper Hall):Cheer on the Lakers as they volley it out on the court!
Thursday, 9/12
10:00 am – 11:00 am = Financial Aid & Student Work Q&A (Umpqua Hall 184):Financial Aid and Business Office Staff will be answering your questions about how to get money and how to pay your student account.
10:00 am – 12:00 noon = Learn to Crochet (Library, 2nd Floor of Tioga Hall):Learn to crochet! We’ll learn the (very) basics and make a small toy book. All materials provided.
11:00 am – 2:00 pm = Elkhorn BBQ Food Truck Lunch Sponsored by SWOCC Benefits Navigation and Basic Needs Oregon (Behind Stensland Hall near the Flag Poles):Enjoy lunch from this popular local food truck, compliments of SWOCC Benefits Navigation and Basic Needs Oregon! (While supplies last). Engage with other students and staff in various outdoor games that will be taking place nearby.
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm = Faculty Bingo (Faculty Offices – Bingo Cards Available Around Campus):Your faculty instructors are more than just the people talking to you during class a couple times a week. Participate in Faculty Bingo, you may be more alike than you think!
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm = RC Cars (Library, 2nd Floor of Tioga Hall):RC cars in the library! Bring your own car or use one of ours.
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm = C.L. Lindsey* (Hales Center for the Performing Arts “PAC” located in Empire Hall):Sex, Social Media, and the Law – Required event for first time freshmen and Housing students.
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm = Minute-To-Win-It (Hales Center for the Performing Arts “PAC” located in Empire Hall):Join, watch and laugh with fellow students as they compete in quick, fun Minute-To-Win-It style games.
Friday, 9/13
10:00 am – 12:00 noon = Learn to Crochet (Library, 2nd Floor of Tioga Hall):Learn to crochet! We’ll learn the (very) basics and make a small toy book. All materials provided.
10:30 am – 2:00 pm = Ice Cream Brought to you by the Advising Team (Between Stensland Hall and Dellwood Hall):Enjoy an ice cream bar compliments of the amazing advising team! While supplies last.
11:00 am – 2:00 pm = The Plate Food Truck Lunch (Behind Stensland Hall near the Flag Poles):Come purchase some lunch from a popular local food truck and engage with peers in various outdoor games nearby.
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm = Faculty Bingo (Faculty Offices – Bingo Cards Available Around Campus):Your faculty instructors are more than just the people talking to you during class a couple times a week. Participate in Faculty Bingo, you may be more alike than you think!
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm = Hypnotist* (Hales Center for the Performing Arts “PAC” located in Empire Hall):Have you ever been hypnotized? This is your chance! Or, maybe just watch fellow Lakers get put under a spell…either way, join us and meet hypnotist and comedian Chris Jones of America’s Got Talent!
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm = RC Cars (Library, 2nd Floor of Tioga Hall):RC cars in the library! Bring your own car or use one of ours.
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm = Mental Health Presentation* (Hales Center for the Performing Arts “PAC” located in Empire Hall):Corey Widman and his wife Kelly lost their college-aged son to suicide in 2023. Listen to their story and learn why tomorrow needs you.
Saturday, 9/14
9:45 am – 12:00 noon = Service Saturday! John Topits Trail Clean-Up (Hull Street Entrance to John Topits Park):Volunteer with the Oregon Bay Area Beautification (OBAB), the Coos Bay Parks Department, and the Coos Watershed Association to help beautify John Topits Park and the SWOCC Campus. Bring work gloves, cutting tools for shrubbery, trash grabbers (if you have them), water, sunscreen, and wear appropriate clothes for working outdoors. Leaf blowers, weed wrenches, trash bags and disposal will be provided.
12:00 noon – 2:00 pm = Men’s Soccer vs. Tacoma (Track/Soccer Field):Cheer on the Lakers as they battle it out on the soccer pitch!
Noon – 2:00 pm = Laker Welcome & BBQ!We encourage all students to join the fun! Get your questions answered by faculty and staff—whether it’s about admissions, graduation, or anything in between. Take a tour, grab some BBQ from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm, and enjoy door prizes, scavenger hunts, and a sneak peek at our heavy equipment simulators. Bring your family along for a great time.
Coos Bay, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College announces the names of students who excelled spring term for the 2023-2024 academic school year. These students are being recognized with placement on the college’s Dean’s List (DL), Honor Roll (HR) and Academic Excellence (AE) list.
• Academic Excellence – students must receive a GPA of 4.0 in at least 12 credits
• Honor Roll – students must receive a GPA between 3.5 and 3.99 in at least 12 credits
• Dean’s List – students must receive a GPA between 3.0 and 3.49 in at least 12 credits
Coos Bay, OR – The Southwestern Oregon Community College Foundation is proud to congratulate our 2024-25 Curry County scholarship recipients. Thanks to generous donors, the organization awarded 23 scholarships totaling $23,000 for students from Curry County attending Southwestern for the upcoming academic year.
“Students who receive scholarships tell us that it helps them get started on a goal they thought they couldn’t achieve,” said Karen Pringle Cunningham, SWOCC Foundation Board of Trustees member. “It boosts self-confidence and relieves a financial burden for them and their families. Seeing a thank you letter from a student you helped is a rewarding experience.”
Guided by a board of community volunteers, the Southwestern Foundation organized as a nonprofit organization in 1962, the year after the college started. Since then, thousands of students have attended the college and received Foundation scholarships. These awards help students by breaking down financial barriers and inspiring students to better their lives and futures.
If you are interested in donating to scholarships or volunteering with the Southwestern Foundation visit www.socc.edu/give or call 541-888-7209 for additional information.
2024-25 Southwestern Oregon Community College Foundation Curry County Scholarship Recipients:
SCHOLARSHIP
RECIPIENT(S)
Andy Toribio Scholarship
Sonia
Haro
Ann Lansing Scholarship
Steven
Scruggs
Baughman Memorial Apprenticeship Scholarship
Dylan
Kamph
Bezzerides Scholarship
Kylie
Shaw-Kamehaiku
Dani
Marshall
Cherie J. Mitchell Scholarship
Jade
Bernhardt
Curry Campus General Scholarship
Brooke
Gray
Gracie
Brozdounoff
Alannah
Clark
Maxine Smith Scholarship
Stephanie
Horn
Menasha Legacy Fund Scholarship
Aimie
Bussmann
Nancy Douglas Memorial Scholarship
Ava
Bolster
New Beginnings for Tribal Students Scholarship
Oliver
Merritt
SWOCC Foundation Board General Scholarship
Chanel
Greenwood
Dustin
Ledford
Taya
Torres
RayAnne
Lockett
June
Markum
SWOCC Foundation General Nursing Scholarship
Amanda
Higgins
SWOCC Foundation General Scholarship
Jeffrey
Jennings
SWOCC Foundation General Scholarship
Sonia
Haro
The Friends of the Curry Public Library James Boyle Memorial Scholarship
Zachary
Renfro
The Yellow Cab Taxi Scholarship
Emmett
Hawthorne
*Note: Some scholarship recipients request their award(s) not be listed publicly. The Foundation respects their privacy by not including them on this list.
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