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Alumni Association Founders to Be Honored

Gary Johnson and Evie Taylor-Johnson have fond memories of their time as students at OCC in 1957-58.

The Costa Mesa couple met and fell in love on the OCC campus. Gary was the athlete, and Evie the song leader. They continued their connection with OCC as founding members of the Alumni Association, a commitment they have maintained for 26 years. They are instrumental in helping the organization raise money for scholarships.

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Commencement Speaker Urges Students to Follow Dreams

The first time Robin O’Connor volunteered with OCC’s Adapted Physical Education (APE) class, it was a selfish act. She needed the extra credit to boost her grade in Ann Harmer’s challenging anatomy class. The experience changed her life.

“I was hooked,” Robin said. She continued to volunteer as she worked toward her fitness specialist certification. It was not too long before Robin realized that “I had found my niche at last.”

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OCC to Host 'Wild & Scenic' Film Festival

“Wild & Scenic Film Festival” will be presented on Wednesday, May 30th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Robert B. Moore Theatre. Tickets are $10 in advance at the OCC Bursar’s Office and at REI stores in Tustin Market Place and Huntington Beach. Student tickets are $5 at the Bursar’s Office.

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Theatre to Present One-Act Festival

Orange Coast College will showcase the talents of the Repertory Theatre Company’s student directors, actors, designers and playwrights during the annual Spring One-Act Play Festival.

Performances will take place Thursday through Sunday, May 17-20, in the Drama Lab Studio Theatre. Curtain will be 7:30 p.m. each night, with 2:30 p.m. matinees on Saturday and Sunday.

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Chamber Singers, Chorale to Perform in Concert Saturday

Fresh from an appearance at New York City’s Carnegie Hall, the Orange Coast College Chamber Singers and Chorale will perform Vivaldi’s “Gloria” in their annual spring concert on Saturday, May 12th, with orchestra.

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Women's Swim Team Captures State Title

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Student Artists to Display Work in 'Mass Appeal'

Orange Coast College student artists will display their work in the “Mass Appeal 2012 Student Art Exhibition” in the Frank M. Doyle Arts Pavilion from May 9th through May 26th. The public is invited to an opening reception on Thursday, May 9th, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Drop off dates for student art: May 2nd and 3rd from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Students may bring ONE best work to the Arts Pavilion for submission to this open call for all media. All OCC students are welcome to participate.

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OCC Women's Swim Team Wins State Title

LOS ANGELES -- With the help of 15 top-five finishes, the Orange Coast College women's swim team captured its third straight state championship at the 2012 California Community College Athletic Association Swimming State Championships, held at East L.A. College this past weekend.

The Pirates finished the meet with 431.5 points, edging out runner-up Diablo Valley (428.5). Ventura College (350.5) took third.

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Horticulture Club Therapeutic Garden Takes First Place

OCC Horticulture Club took first place in the college category for their garden "A Therapeutic Garden for the Visually Impaired" at the Southern California Spring Garden Show at South Coast Plaza.

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Theatre Department Stages 'Awesome 80s Prom'

Orange Coast College’s Theatre Department will take audiences back to 1989 and the days of Ferris Bueller and “Pretty in Pink” with “The Awesome 80s Prom,” which runs from May 3-12 in the Drama Lab Theatre.

The fun begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, May 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 & 12. The audience will even have a vote when it comes to selecting the king and queen of the prom.

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April 18 Green Day Focuses on Climate Change

How climate change will affect Southern California, especially its water supply, will be the main topic for Orange Coast College's Green Day activities on Wednesday, April 18th.

Keynote speaker is climate change expert Glen MacDonald, Ph.D., director of UCLA’s Institute of the Environment and Sustainability. He will present “Implications of Climate Change for the Southern California Region” at 9:00 a.m. in the Robert B. Moore Theatre. Admission is free, and the public is invited to attend.

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Campus Celebrates Multicultural Awareness Day April 19

Orange Coast College will observe International and Multicultural Awareness Day on Thursday, April 19th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Quad.

A panel, including faculty and students, will discuss “The Value of Cultural Understanding in a Global World” at 1:00 p.m. in the Student Center Lounge. Presenters will include faculty members Juani Funez-Gonzalez, Irini Vallera-Rickerson, Rendell Drew, Joey LaMer and Eric Cuellar. Refreshments will be provided along with extra credit slips for student and professional development points for faculty.

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'Odyssey' to Raise Funds for OCC Scholarships

Ten professional actors will recreate ancient Greece’s Bronze Age using colorful costumes and paintings in a performance of “The Odyssey” on Friday, April 6th, at 5:45 p.m. in Orange Coast College’s Robert B. Moore Theatre. The play, based on Homer’s epic poem, was adapted for the stage by archeologist Gary Stickel, described by the London Times as “the real Indiana Jones.” The event is sponsored by OCC’s Multicultural Committee and was organized by art professor Irini Vallera-Rickerson, who will present a pre-show lecture on the significance of Homer. Tickets are $10 at the door. Proceeds support scholarships for OCC students.

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