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OCC Alum Wins $10,000 Chocolate Challenge
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Food Network Will Televise Competition Saturday & Sunday
A graduate of Orange Coast College’s Culinary Arts program took the top prize in this week’s Food Network Runaway Chocolate Challenge that pitted four chefs against each other in a competition to create a chocolate vehicle that could actually move.
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OCC Theatre Opens Season Sept. 10th
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The Orange Coast College Repertory Theatre will launch its 2010-2011 season with a pair of one-act plays, “2 By Gurney,” by American playwright A.R. Gurney Sept. 10, 11 and 12. Performances of the humorous satires, “The Golden Fleece” and “The Guest Lecturer,” will be at 8:00 p.m. for the Friday and Saturday performances, and 2:30 and 7:00 p.m. on Sunday. Both one-act comedies will be directed by OCC theatre students. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Tickets may be purchased at the OCC Bursar’s Office at (714) 432-5880 or online at www.occtickets.com.
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'Photo-Environment' Opens at Arts Pavilion Sept. 8
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One hundred Images by 18 photographers, including five Orange Coast College art faculty members, make up “Photo-Environment,” the opening exhibit at the Frank M Doyle Arts Pavilion that launches the gallery’s 2010-2011 season on Wednesday, Sept. 8th. Students and the public are invited to a reception from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. The exhibit will run through Oct. 20th.
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UCI Law School Dean to Speak on Constitution Day
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Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of UCI Law School, will be the guest speaker at Orange Coast College’s Constitution Day observance on Tuesday, Sept. 14th, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Robert B. Moore Theatre. Chemerinsky will discuss “The Roberts Court and the Future of Constitutional Law.” The event is open to the public, and admission is free.
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OCC Named 2010 ‘Military Friendly School’
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Coast Ranks Among Top 15% of Schools Nationwide
Orange Coast College has been named a Military Friendly School for 2011. It is the second year Coast has ranked among the top 15% of 7,000 colleges universities and trade schools evaluated in a national survey by G.I. Jobs Magazine.
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M.A.P.S. Leads Way for Foster Youth at OCC
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Campus Launches ‘One-Stop Shop’ with $48,500 Grant
A $48,500 grant is opening doors for current and former foster youth at Orange Coast College.
The college secured grant money from Community College Pathways to launch Mapping Another Progressive Student (M.A.P.S.), a “one-stop shop” where students can get help finding financial aid, housing, food, employment and social services.
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OCC Answer Center Takes 161,000 Calls
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The 900 callers that dial Orange Coast College’s Answer Center each day–especially during the hectic days before each semester starts–are in for a pleasant surprise. They will get to talk to a real person.
Last year the center handled more than 161,000 phone calls from July 1, 2009, to June 30, 2010. The Answer Center responds to students’ questions quickly without shuttling calls from one department to another. A typical call lasts about two minutes.
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Kristin Clark Named OCC Vice President
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Kristin Clark has been named Orange Coast College’s new Vice President of Student Services. Clark served as Dean of Enrollment Services for the past three years, and was OCC’s Manager of the Year in 2006-2007.
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OCC Recycling Center Generates $140,000 for Student Scholarships
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Orange Coast College’s Recycling Center celebrated its 40th anniversary by recording its second largest profit ever–$140,000–that will provide scholarships for students.
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OCC Students Collect 2,900 Pairs of Shoes for Haiti Earthquake Victims
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Nearly 3,000 victims of Haiti’s earthquake will have new shoes soon, thanks to the efforts of Orange Coast College’s Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Society (AGS). A dozen student volunteers began collecting shoe donations from students, faculty and staff in April.
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Final Summer Swim Classes Begin Aug. 9
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The last opportunity to sign up for Orange Coast College’s Summer Swim Program will be Monday, Aug. 9th, when the final series of swim lessons begin. Classes meet Monday through Thursday through Aug. 19th. Instruction will be offered at all levels, from beginning to advanced, including beginning water polo. Class fees are $55 per child.
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Summer Reading Skills Program Begins This Week
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A Summer Reading Skills Program begins this week for youngsters and adults of all ages at Orange Coast College. Classes meet weekly through the end of August.
The program is sponsored by OCC Community Education and presented by the Institute of Reading Development. To register, call 1-800.979-8980 or visit the website www.orangecoastcollege.readingprograms.org
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Math Classes Help Youngsters Solve Algebra, Word Problems
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Orange Coast College Community Education is offering math classes to help students master algebra and solve word problems. Class instructor is Brian Clough. Register by phone at 714) 432-5880, ext. 1, or online at www.occtickets.com.
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OCC Swap Meet Open Every Weekend
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Orange Coast College hosts a swap meet every Saturday and Sunday on campus from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Adams Avenue parking lot in Costa Mesa. The OCC Swap Meet features one-of-a-kind used treasures as well as new merchandise. Vendors sell everything from produce and fresh flowers to unique crafts. Proceeds from the swap meet support student programs. Admission and parking are free for customers. For vendor opportunities at the OCC Swap Meet, call (714) 432-5880, ext. 1.
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OCC Bookstore Expands Text Rental Program
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The Orange Coast College Bookstore, in partnership with Associated Students of Orange Coast College, will expand its popular book rental program to include online rentals this fall on the bookstore’s website http://www.occ.bkstr.com.
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OCC Children’s Swim Classes Begin New Session July 26th
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A new session of summer swim classes for children will begin at Orange Coast College on Monday, July 26th, through Thursday, Aug. 5th. Classes at all levels, including beginning water polo and “Parent and Me” for toddlers, meet throughout the day. The college will offer a final session of swim classes from Aug. 9-19th. Class fees are $55 per child per session.
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Photoshop for Teens Offered at OCC
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An introductory class will teach students, age 11 and up, how to use Adobe Photoshop to manipulate and create digital images. The class meets Monday through Friday from July 26th to Aug. 6th from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. in Business Education 105. Students will use computers to learn the popular software, which is the industry standard for professional graphic artists and photographers. Students will receive a 2GB jump drives to store their work. Class fee is $250 and includes materials.
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Youth Basketball Skills Camp Begins Monday
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Half-day Programs Run July 26-July 30
Orange Coast College will offer a pair of Youth Skills Basketball Camps for boys and girls from July 26th to July 30th. A morning session will be tailored for players age 7 to 12, while teens age 13 to 17 can sign up for the afternoon camp. Camp director is Steve Spencer, OCC’s men’s head basketball coach. Each camper should wear basketball shoes, t-shirt, shorts and bring a water bottle. Basketballs will be provided.
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OCC Workshop Enlightens Consumers About Protecting Credit Scores
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Orange Coast College Community Education will offer a workshop, “The Truth About Credit Scores and Credit Reports,” on Tuesday, July 20th, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Business Education 101A. Fee is $95. The class, led by Nabil Captan, will dispel misinformation about credit and explain how consumers can build, improve and protect their credit reputation and potential. Real estate professionals who attend will earn two credits toward continuing education.
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Students Sharpen Study Skills in OCC Classes
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Students between the ages of 9 and 17 can develop effective study skills in classes offered by Orange Coast College Extended Education. Topics include time management, how to take tests, organizational skills and efficient notetaking. The first session will meet from 2:00 to 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday through Thursday, July 20th to July 22nd, in Social Science, Room 107. A second session will be offered on Saturday, August 14th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fee is $43 per session.
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Accreditation Commission Accepts OCC Midterm Report
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The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), Western Association of Schools and Colleges, accepted Orange Coast College’s comprehensive Focused Midterm Report at its June meeting. The Commission also announced that no further campus site visits are necessary outside of the regular review cycle.
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