Odessa College

OC demolishes old gym building

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Front from left, Cindy Graham, Odessa College Assistant Director of Foundations, Bryan Heifner, Odessa College Physical Plant Director, and Terri Pease, Director of Testing, watch as Francisco Delgado of Total Demolition out of Austin tears down the...... Full story

Mayor Larry Melton delivers the Commencement Address to the Odessa College graduating class of Spring 2012 during the Commencement Ceremony Friday at the Odessa College Sports Center. About 265 students graduated the college this spring.

Odessa College graduates 265

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Mayor Larry Melton delivers the Commencement Address to the Odessa College graduating class of Spring 2012 on Friday during the Commencement Ceremony at the Odessa College Sports Center. About 265 students graduated the college this spring....... Full story

Martin Ramirez is scheduled to graduate from Odessa College Friday. He plans to go on to UTPB to continue his education.

Odessa student turns life around

BY CAYLOR BALLINGER

Walking across the stage to receive a diploma from Odessa College today is something Martin Ramirez never thought he could accomplish a few years ago. When Ramirez had enrolled in the community college two years ago, he had been out of prison less...... Full story

Odessa College gets record-breaking $3M donation

BY CAYLOR BALLINGER

Odessa College is a big step closer in reaching its goal of fully funding its projects voters approved in the bond 2010 election. The $68.5 million bond package funds about 90 percent of the college’s expected $76 million cost for 15...... Full story

Odessa College Athletic Director Wayne Baker comments during a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for the new Odessa College Athletic Complex. The new facility will have a softball field with seating and tennis courts.

OC softball field gets groundbreaking

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Odessa College Athletic Director Wayne Baker comments during a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for the new Odessa College Athletic Complex. The new facility will have a softball field with seating and tennis courts. @OAphotoEditor... Full story

Tiffany Govan, an Odessa College student from Midland majoring in business administration, reacts as she is named the winner of a 2012 Ford Mustang in the college's 'Drive to Success' program. This year 14,000 students were eligible to enter the contest.

Odessa College student wins Ford Mustang

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Tiffany Govan, an Odessa College student from Midland majoring in business administration, reacts as she is named the winner of a 2012 Ford Mustang in the college's 'Drive to Success' program. This year 14,000 students were eligible to enter the...... Full story

Tiger Lily, right, played by Paisley Woodward, bonds with Peter Pan, played by Kayla Hambrick, during a rehearsal for Fantasia Friday at the Globe Theater of the Southwest. Catch the musical at 7 p.m. April 27 and 28 at the Globe.

Globe Theater making musical magic

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Tiger Lily, right, played by Paisley Woodward, bonds with Peter Pan, played by Kayla Hambrick, during a rehearsal for Fantasia Friday at the Globe Theater of the Southwest. Catch the musical at 7 p.m. April 27 and 28 at the Globe. @OAphotoLeiphart... Full story

D & R Crane and Windmill Co. workers Ryan Smith, left, and Gilbert Rodriguez mix epoxy while working on installing a sculpture Monday at Odessa College.

Sculpture installed at Odessa College

BY CAYLOR BALLINGER

It took several hours and a crane, but Odessa College finally has mounted its latest piece of outdoor art.On Monday in the outdoor courtyard near the student union building, a crane and a team of workers were busy installing the campus’ latest...... Full story

OC board to approve employment contracts

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Several employee contracts will be on the line at the Odessa College board meeting on Tuesday night. After a few recognitions are observed, the board will approve several committee reports including the sale of foreclosed properties for lower than...... Full story

Man sues Odessa College for wreck

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A man is suing Odessa College after claiming he was involved in a vehicle-pedestrian accident with a college-owned vehicle on the college’s campus. John D. Gutierrez filed a lawsuit against the college for the April 8, 2010, accident and is...... Full story

OC mini fair

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The student pavilion at Odessa College is expected to be filled with music and dancing in recognition of the college’s mentor and student program. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday the Rudy Acosta Student Pavilion will be filled with classes for...... Full story

OC scholarship reception

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On Thursday afternoon Odessa College scholarship donors saw first-hand the benefits of their financial contributions. Donors and students met at the college and wrote thank you notes to OC Foundation members and donors. Students were also available...... Full story

As part of the Odessa College Music department's Steinway Legacy Project, a Steinway Model O Grand Piano has been been added to the department made possible by a donation to the college. LuAnn Lane plays

Fine arts, fine piano

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As part of the Odessa College Music department's Steinway Legacy Project, a Steinway Model O Grand Piano has been been added to the department made possible by a donation to the college. LuAnn Lane plays "Arabesque" on the piano during a faculty...... Full story

Tobias Hug, a former bassist of the European group the Swingle Singers, leads Odessa College students in facial warmup exercises before instructing them about vocal percussion sounds during a class Wednesday. Hug said he performed between 800 and 900 concerts with the group over 11 years. Heather Leiphart|Odessa American

OC students learn beatboxing

BY CAYLOR BALLINGER

The European performer, Tobias “Tobi” Hug, has heard his share of singers while touring the world, but something about the students and teachers from Odessa College left a lasting impression on the beatboxer. “I was...... Full story

Corey Davis, executive director for OC Global, talks about the status of the new program at Odessa College. The program allows students to access classes using mobile devices in addition to computers using software that has a Facebook-like format.

OC online classes in full swing

BY CAYLOR BALLINGER

Odessa College’s innovative online program OC Global aims to capitalize on student resources and reach new heights after its first year.Corey Davis, executive direction for OC Global, said he has been overall pleased with the program this year...... Full story