Condor Athletics Teams Drive Underway | |
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The OC Foundation works closely with various campus programs to raise funds to enhance programs and benefit students. Among the current efforts is a fundraising drive to support Oxnard College athletic teams.
Funds raised through the Athletic Teams Drive pay for items not covered through the annual budget, including additional travel, equipment, and uniforms. To date, the drive has raised over $15,000 from over 200 incredible supporters.
Learn more about supporting OC athletics at:
www.oxnardcollegefoundation.org/oxnard-college-athletics-fund-drive/.
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El Concilio Awards recognize two very important members of the Oxnard College community.
El Concilio Family Services honored six community leaders at its 33rd Annual Latino Leadership Awards, recently held at the Museum of Ventura County. While we're extremely proud of each of the honorees, two impact the Oxnard College community on a regular basis.
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Marcos Rodriguez
Marcos is the first person you meet in the OC Welcome Center, who's a wealth of knowledge for students and visitors.
Marcos provides support, training, and guidance to OC students. He mentors younger youth with his involvement with Future Leaders of America and Ventura County Big Brothers Big Sisters.
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Swap Meet Justice
Under the direction of Vanessa Frank and Adrienne Coulter, a contingent of 30-40 community organizations provide services to nearby residents every last Sunday of the month. Community members are advised of their rights in immigration, employment, debt, and estate planning. They are provided vaccinations, diabetes, and blood pressure testing, and much more.
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2024/2025 Scholarship Applications Open Soon
The next round of scholarship applications goes live on Friday, October 13.
The OC Foundation has been working with donors to award over $250,000 in scholarship grants to students entering Oxnard College for the first time, continuing their education at OC, or transferring to four-year universities. Application deadlines vary for each of these categories, the first being February 29, 2024 for transfer applicants.
Learn more at www.oxnardcollegefoundation.org/scholarships/.
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Fire Academy's Apparatus Bay dedicated to Ed French
The Oxnard College Fire Academy unveiled its latest multi-use facility last week, dedicating it to the Academy’s founder, Ed French.
Construction began on the $6.4 million state-of-the-art facility in 2019. It provides a learning space for students and cadets to gain hands-on experience with tools and fire science apparatus, helping develop and hone their firefighting skills. The facility also houses the program’s equipment and fleet of firefighting vehicles.
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“We are excited to expand our facilities at Oxnard College’s esteemed Fire Academy based in Camarillo,” shared Dr. Oscar Cobian, interim president of Oxnard College. “Our new apparatus bay provides much-needed space for Ventura County’s next generation of firefighting recruits to develop their skills and house the program’s expansive inventory of cutting-edge equipment.”
Ed French, for whom the facility is named, established the Academy in 1997. With few resources available at the time, Mr. French worked quickly to assemble a team, develop partnerships with local firefighting and public safety agencies and launch the program. Since the academy’s opening, the program has produced well over 2,200 firefighting graduates across 60 battalions who have gone on to serve in fire and public safety careers here in Ventura County and throughout the United States.
The Oxnard College Fire Academy is located near the Camarillo Airport and sits alongside the Ventura County Fire Department’s Training Center.
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Video announces partnership with Metallica's All Within My Hands Foundation
Last month, we announced the receipt of a $100,000 grant from a foundation created by the rock band, Metallica. This month, we showcase a 30-second video to describe the impact of the contribution.
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Oxnard College Alumni - What's the latest in your life? | |
It's story-telling time! We want to know how you're doing and what you're up to. If you'll let us, we'd love to share your story on our website and in future bulletins.
Complete the brief alumni update form and share the latest in your life. It's very likely that your story will inspire a student to continue the journey to success.
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You're invited to Dia de los Muertos at Oxnard College!
Join us on Thursday, November 2 from 4:30pm to 9:00pm in front of the Oxnard College Performing Arts Center as we honor our ancestors and those we have lost.
OC Foundation is partnering with Oxnard College and community groups to host this second annual cultural celebration with food & refreshments, activities, entertainment and more! This free event is open to the public.
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The OC Foundation Board of Director welcomes Mari Estrada
Mari works at Moorpark College as the Program Director of Bachelor Degree Programs, serves as a lecturer for CSU Channel Islands, and adjunct faculty for Fresno City College. Mari’s work focuses on workforce development which includes professional development and higher education.
As the youngest of four, she felt tremendous pressure to go to college despite limited financial means. Mari fully understands concerns about student loan debt, the need to work while pursuing a college degree, and value of student initiatives such as dual enrollment and PACE that save time and money.
Mari is a lifelong learner who began her studies at the community college, she holds two associate degrees, Liberal Studies and Early Childhood Education; a bachelor’s degree in Sociology; two master’s degrees in Education and Early Childhood Studies; and doctorate in Education.
Mari joined the Oxnard College’s Foundation board to support continued growth of the campus and community partnerships. Her priorities include innovative child care scholarships for student-parents, and increasing access via innovative academic programs.
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Key Events
Community Marketplace - each Sunday
Dia de los Muertos at OC - November 2
Upcoming OC Foundation board meetings:
OC Foundation Scholarship Committee - October 10
OC Foundation Finance Committee - December 4
OC Foundation Executive Committee - December 11
OC Foundation Full Board Meeting - December 18
Details for these events can be found at: www.oxnardcollegefoundation.org/ocevents
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The mission of the Oxnard College Foundation is to provide support to campus development, student scholarships, educational programs, and other college needs in order to promote the progressive and continuing advancement of Oxnard College, to further educational excellence and enable the college to serve as an exemplary multi-cultural community resource. |
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