Nancy R. Chandler Lecture Series
The Nancy R. Chandler Lecture Series (CLS) of the COCC Foundation brings renowned speakers, lecturers and experts to the region to deliver broad-based programming on a diverse range of educational and topical subjects. The program was established in 1985 by the late Robert W. Chandler, Sr. to honor his wife Nancy.
For more information about the program or its upcoming events, please contact Charlotte Gilbride, coordinator of the Nancy R. Chandler Lecture Series at cgilbride@cocc.edu or 541-383-7257.
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Coming Fall Programs
Trailblazing in Space:
Missions of Discovery & Diversity
Dr. Ellen Ochoa - Former NASA Director, Presidential Medal of Freedom 2024 recipient
Thursday, October 3, 7 p.m.
Tower Theatre - downtown Bend
Livestream also available
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.
Tickets will go on sale in August.
This event is presented by Discovery West with additional support from COCC's Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Bend Science Station, Lonza, The Appel Family Fund of OCF, the Associated Students of COCC and the Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund.
The Chandler Lecture Series and COCC's Office of Diversity and Inclusion recently completed our 2024 Season of Nonviolence programming! Click here for all the details.
Sponsors of The Nancy R. Chandler Lecture Series:
In advance of College events, persons needing accommodation or transportation because
of a physical or mobility disability should contact Caitlyn Gardner at 541-383-7237.
For accommodation because of other disability such as hearing impairment, contact
Disability Services at 541-383-7583.