Bobcat Newsflash - December 2024

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Good luck on finals this month, Bobcats!

Dates & Deadlines

Dec. 9 to 13: Finals week

Dec. 15: Fall term ends

Dec. 19: Fall term grades posted to Bobcat Web Account.

Holiday Closures

Dec. 23-27 Winter Break, College is closed

Jan. 1 New Year's Day Holiday Observed, College is closed

Transcript Requests

For transcripts to be mailed before winter break, requests must be submitted no later than noon, Dec. 20. In addition, COCC does not process transcript requests during the first week of the term, Jan. 6-10.

Around Campus

Stress Free Finals Events

Free events to help you de-stress and prepare for finals week! Highlights include free coffee and treats, therapy dogs, free lunch and more!

Check out what is going on at all four campuses.

21st Annual Holiday Art sale

Tuesday, Dec. 3

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Bend Coats Campus Center, Wille Hall

Items for sale will include ceramics, paintings, photography, jewelry, holiday cards and other creations crafted by COCC’s Art and Design students.

Tuba Christmas

Saturday, Dec. 7

2-3 p.m.

Bend Coats Campus Center, Wille Hall

An all-tuba-and-euphonium instrumental tradition that's now in its fourth year. The performance is comprised of area tuba and euphonium players, both students and accomplished musicians alike. Free.

Vet Tech Holding Pet Food Drive for the Holidays

COCC’s Veterinary Technician (Vet Tech) program has put together a dog and cat food drive benefiting BrightSide Animal Center, currently accepting donations until Dec. 13. Pet food (canned and dry) can be dropped off on any campus. Redmond, Prineville, and Madras drop off locations are at Student Services. Bend Campus drop off location: Health Careers building, 2nd floor, office 257. For questions, contact Beth Palmer.

Feeling Sporty?

Student vs. Staff dodgeball game. Thursday, Dec. 5, 5:30 p.m. in the Mazama gym. Registration link here.
Pickleball club is Fridays from 3-5 p.m. in Mazama Gym. All abilities welcome.
Lava Lanes bowling passes are available. See Jacob Swinn (Mazama 111). They are first-come, first-serve.
We have a limited number of "Thrifty Thursday" passes to Hoodoo available. Students need to register here to get one.
Upcoming Winter Break schedule:
From Dec. 16 – Jan. 5, we are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed on weekends.
Entire facility is closed Dec. 21-29.
Entire facility is closed Jan. 1.

Clothing Connection

Bend Clothing Connection: Come shop before winter break! Dec. 4 and Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We are closed during finals week.

Socks! We have had great donations for our "Sock Drive" and students can each come and pick out two pairs (even if you have already shopped for your 10 free items this term). Thanks to all the donors who have made this possible.

Green Snowflake: Dec. 4-11

We will have gently used toys and books available in the upstairs study lounge in Ochoco starting on Dec. 4 until they are gone! Come and find some treasure for children in your life. Gift wrap will be available.

SUS 280 (10135) - Students can earn one credit for registering for a work study experience in the Clothing Connection. Work 30 hours supporting the CC during winter term (includes helping us prepare for the fashion show in April!) and earn one credit. Contact Angie Cole to be cleared to register for this class.

Redmond Clothing Connection: The CC now has a second location in Redmond! In Building 1, open Wednesdays, 1:30-3 p.m.

Beware of Scams

As the festive holiday season approaches, students often seek temporary work to supplement their income. Unfortunately, online scammers are aware of this and they seek to take advantage of students at this time by offering fraudulent part-time, short-term work. And many of these opportunities are just too good to be true.

Things to be aware of:

Offers with high pay for minimal work
Requests for upfront payments
Personal account information
High-pressure tactics or urgency

Free Personal Counseling

Collaborative Healing & Integrative Therapy

Free personal counseling is available to COCC students.

To schedule an appointment, please call 541-366-6482 or email.

Events

Holiday Magic

Dec. 7 (7p.m.) and Dec. 8 (3 p.m.)

Tower Theatre

Cascade Chorale, a choral class of COCC, will present its annual Holiday Magic show of holiday songs under direction of COCC’s James W. Knox, with special guests Dove String Quartet and 27th Street Brass Quintet. For tickets, visit towertheatre.org.

Sounds of the Season

Dec. 15, 4 p.m.

Redmond High School Auditorium

The Redmond Community Choir, a class of COCC’s Community Education program, will perform Sounds of the Season, under the direction of Ken Piarulli. The ensemble will perform a wide variety of musical styles and genres, from sacred to secular. Admission is free.

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