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  • Fifth Annual Earth Day Fashion Show

    Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, Central Oregon Community College, Bend 2600 Northwest College Way, Bend, OR, United States

    Students and staff will take to the fashion runway in honor of Earth Day during Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) annual Clothing Connection Fashion Show on Friday, April 17. The…

  • BLACK HISTORY DINNER CELEBRATION

    Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, Central Oregon Community College, Bend 2600 Northwest College Way, Bend, OR, United States

    An inspiring dinner event honoring the strength, brilliance and legacy of Black women whose resilience continues to move communities forward. Curated and emceed by COCC Afrocentric students.

  • FILM SCREENING: TONI MORRISON: THE PIECES I AM

    Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, Central Oregon Community College, Bend 2600 Northwest College Way, Bend, OR, United States

    An intimate portrait of Toni Morrison, Nobel- and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, editor and cultural force, from her upbringing in Lorain, Ohio, to the front lines of activism. Stay for a…

  • January 8th Forum: Slippery Slopes – Why Oregon’s Recreation Industry Is on Thin Ice

    Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, Central Oregon Community College, Bend 2600 Northwest College Way, Bend, OR, United States

    Join for the First Forum of 2026! Oregon’s outdoor recreation world is hitting a serious crunch. Unenforceable liability waivers are sending insurance premiums soaring, impacting ski areas, rafting guides, gyms,…

    $15 – $35
  • Beautiful Strengths of Indigenous Communities

    Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, Central Oregon Community College, Bend 2600 Northwest College Way, Bend, OR, United States

    Dr. Michelle Jacob emphasizes that understanding Indigenous history must go hand in hand with celebrating the vibrant contributions of Native peoples today. Rooted in Yakama traditions and the wisdom of Elders, her talk will highlight the resilience and brilliance of Indigenous communities while offering a message of hope, love, and collective strength to inspire a…

  • American Foreign Policy in a New Era with Jane Cramer, Ph.D.

    Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, Central Oregon Community College, Bend 2600 Northwest College Way, Bend, OR, United States

    American Foreign Policy in a New Era Jane Cramer, Ph.D. - Associate Professor, Director of Undergraduate Studies, Political Science, University of Oregon Tuesday, October 14, 6:30 p.m., Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, COCC Bend Campus Access to the recorded version also available Tickets: Sliding-Scale Pricing $0-$10 Register here Jane Cramer will explore the contours of the…

  • The Future of Mt. Bachelor

    Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, Central Oregon Community College, Bend 2600 Northwest College Way, Bend, OR, United States

    There's snow in the mountains, so let's talk about Mt. Bachelor With Mt. Bachelor now officially up for sale, the future of our local resort is at a crossroads and you might be wondering how the sale could impact our beloved ski resort, our local economy, and the ski community. Join local and national experts for…

  • To What Remains – Filmscreening and Discussion

    Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, Central Oregon Community College, Bend 2600 Northwest College Way, Bend, OR, United States

    Film screening and Discussion on To What Remains. About the film: To What Remains is the story of Project Recover, a team of scientists, oceanographers, archaeologists, historians, researchers, and military veterans, who have dedicated their lives to scouring the depths of the ocean and the farthest corners of the earth, to search for, recover, and repatriate the remains…

  • From Community Secrets to Public Apology: Lessons from The High Road

    Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, Central Oregon Community College, Bend 2600 Northwest College Way, Bend, OR, United States

    During World War II, the names of 16 veterans were removed from a public honor roll in Oregon. All were Japanese Americans who served our country while their families were incarcerated on American soil. In 2022, the Oregon Legislature passed a bill to dedicate the Oregon Nisei Veterans WWII Memorial Highway in Hood River. Join…

  • Art, Social Justice and the Radical Imaginary with Favianna Rodriguez

    Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, Central Oregon Community College, Bend 2600 Northwest College Way, Bend, OR, United States

    Join Favianna Rodriguez as she shares her artistic practice and discusses how art can inspire, educate, and help spur the imagination beyond the realms of what politics can do. Rodriguez believes culture change precedes political change, and therefore, we must build vibrant cultural movements that catalyze social justice, inspire new ways of thinking and foster…