The Environmental Center

Acknowledging Asian American ContributionsAwareness of Mutual Struggles and Successes Quells Anti-Asian Hate
2021-05-06 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Please COCC in a conversation that focuses on contributions made by Asian communities that helped the advancement of the United States. Topics include the First Transcontinental Railroad and how Asian American soldiers and Asian Immigrants served with pride in all branches of the WWII U.S. military. Participants are invited to engage in a question and answer session after the panel discussion.
Ed Gor, Chair, CAWWII Veterans Recognition Project
Major General Bill Chen, U.S. Army Retired
Lida Peterson, CPPM, CDMP, CTA, President, Connected International Meeting Professionals Association
Moderated by Lin Hong
Registration is Required
Free Event

Addressing Issues AAPI Communities are Facing Nationally and in Central Oregon Communities
2021-05-10 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Please join COCC in a panel discussion with Central Oregon leaders to discuss issues the Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities are facing nationally and in our communities.
Ami Zepnewski: Educator, Bend La Pine School District Board member of JASCO (Japanese American Society of Central Oregon) Member of RJE (Restorative Justice and Equity)
Miina McCown: Artist and high school senior attending COCC under the Baker Early College program Art Major who wants to pursue Journalism
Rita Schenkelberg: Bend City Councilor Mental health counselor Healing Justice Collective
Phil Chang: Deschutes County Commissioner
Registration is Required
Free Event

MINARI Film May 14 & 15
2021-05-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
A Korean American family moves to an Arkansas farm in search of its own American dream. Amidst the challenges of this new life in the strange and rugged Ozarks, they discover the undeniable resilience of family and what really makes a home.
Host a Virtual Film Screening Party
Screening Available to Start 3:30-7:30 p.m. PST
If you would like to host your own virtual screening party, please contact:
Christy Walker at ODI@cocc.edu for the link and instructions.
Limited viewing links available. You will receive an email link and viewing instructions 2 days prior to viewing. Participants will have four hours to watch the film & additional bonus materials from the time they begin watching before their content expires.
Free Event

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in the Sustainable Building Industry
2021-10-14 | Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The ZERO Coalition is proud to present this training focused on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) in the Sustainable Building Industry. Participants will learn JEDI concepts, uncovering implicit biases, and actions to implement immediate change.
Join and be sure to register before October 8th for early bird tickets!

Trailblazing in Space with Dr. Ellen Ochoa
2024-10-03 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The first Latina in space, Dr. Ellen Ochoa has charted an inspiring path — as a researcher, inventor, astronaut with four missions and director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Join us for a stirring presentation as Ochoa speaks about the frontiers of space and the importance of breaking barriers, from championing diversity in the STEM fields to expanding the culture of the corporate world.
This program is presented by Discovery West with additional support from Associated Students of COCC, Bend Science Station, COCC’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Lonza, Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund, and The Appel Family Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation.
Tickets:
In-person $20 Reserve in-person tickets here
Livestream $5 Reserve livestream here
COCC students and staff are FREE. For complimentary in-person tickets email cgilbride@cocc.edu for promo code. For livestream, click Student Registration – FREE on the livestream page.
