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HEY BOBCATS!
The mortarboard is certainly a curious hat. Built like a record sleeve, tippy as a
waiter's tray, and susceptible to quick flight—intentionally or by accident—this graduation
cap has a history that traces back to medieval times. Believed to have originated
in the 15th century, when universities (such as Oxford and Cambridge) were standardizing
academic attire, the style grew from "birettas," boxy hats worn by clergy since the
early 1300s. Some historians think the flat hat does in fact pay homage to stonemasons—the
mortarboard-like design used to denote a level of skill, craftsmanship or ability.
Speaking of skills, craftsmanship and abilities, as this issue goes to upload, 297
students have RSVP'd for the June 15 Commencement ceremony. The ceremony is from 10-11:30 a.m. at Mazama Field, with a reception to follow.
Graduates should arrive by 8:45 a.m. to check-in at Mazama Gym; tickets are not required
for guests.
Please be sure to complete your "Graduate Feedback Survey" before the big day and help make COCC an even better experience for future Bobcats!
The College values your input and feedback.
IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES
June 10-14: Spring term finals
June 19, 5 p.m.: Summer term application deadline
June 24: Summer term begins
Priority registration is open for Fall term for continuing degree-seeking students.
Students should meet with their academic advisors as soon as possible to prepare for
Fall term. Be aware that faculty advisors have limited availability during finals
week.
FINANCIAL AID
The 2019-20 FAFSA and ORSAA are available for students who plan to attend COCC between July 1, 2019,
and June 30, 2020. Early submissions have the best chance to receive the maximum aid.
Students not eligible to complete the FAFSA may apply for the ORSAA. A completed ORSAA is required for students who may be eligible for the Oregon Opportunity
Grant, Oregon Promise, OSAC scholarships and the COCC Foundation Scholarship. Attend
a workshop for help.
COCC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
The Foundation offers nearly 400 awards totaling $1.6 million. See the Foundation Scholarship application.
SUMMER TERM PRIORITY DEADLINE
If you're attending Summer term, Financial Aid will give priority consideration to
those students completing and submitting their requirements by June 1.
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
COLLEGE CATALOG GOES ONLINE
COCC is excited to announce that the catalog is now online! View all programs and courses and learn about guidelines for enrollment, financial
aid, and student support services, among other general information. A few reasons
to love the new online catalog: it's searchable, mobile-responsive, ADA-accessible,
available online 24/7, and environmentally sustainable. Check it out!
CAREER CLOSE-UPS
Take a peek at COCC's health care careers in a one-hour info session. Find out more
about the dental assistant, massage therapy, medical assistant, vet tech and pharmacy
tech programs at a June 10 info session in Redmond.
YOUR FRIENDLY COMPUTER LABS
Drop by any computer lab to get Office 365 installed for free! Or call the Student Technical Support Line
at 541-383-7716 to learn more.
EVENTS
SALMON BAKE A FREE FEAST
The annual Salmon Bake, organized by the College's First Nations Student Union (FNSU),
is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, at the Bend campus's athletic
field. This is a free community event with entertainment for the whole family. In
addition to a silent auction of Native American arts and crafts to support the FNSU
scholarship program, the event features dancing and drumming and includes a number
of vendor tables.
CERAMICS SALE AT COCC MIXES FORM, FUNCTION
Functional and sculptural ceramics converge at the Spring Ceramics Sale from 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, June 7, at the
Bend campus in Pence Hall, Room 226. The large selection includes stoneware and porcelain
items made by students and faculty alike.
FUN RUN FOLLOWS AN EPIC FLIGHT OF STAIRS
What goes up must come down—but mostly go up—at the annual "Storm the Stairs" 2-mile
run/walk event starting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, beginning at the Bend campus's
track and incorporating some 450 stairs. Free to students; T-shirt included. Day-of-race
registration takes place from 4:30-5:15 p.m. at the Mazama Gym. Following the race,
the Sports and Recreation department will hold a dinner for all entrants, along with
a prize drawing.
CELEBRATION OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
The Celebration of Academic Excellence will be held from 3-4:30 p.m., on Saturday,
June 8, in the Coats Campus Center. The Celebration recognizes students who have completed
at least 45 credit hours while earning a cumulative GPA of 3.9 or higher. Dr. Eddie
Johnson will MC the event, Jenny Cruickshank will deliver the keynote speech, and
President Dr. Shirley Metcalf will be presenting students with honor certificates. The
event includes refreshments, live music and prizes. For information, contact Amanda
Layton at 541-383-7531 or amlayton@cocc.edu.
ARTS
ART AWASH IN TIDAL ZONE INSPIRATION
Be sure to check out the high tide-inspired Doug Anderson exhibit, through June 28,
at the Bend campus's Health Careers Center. The exhibit is centered on items—both
natural and manmade—discovered along Pacific Northwest beaches. Anderson, a Hillsboro-based
artist, is a professor and chair of the art department at Pacific University. His
award-winning work has shown widely throughout the U.S.
STUDENT ART EXHIBITION
An exhibit of juried artworks by COCC students will be on display at the Bend campus's
Barber Library Rotunda Gallery and Pence Pinckney Gallery through June 7.
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