Odessa College

Students learn confidence and style on the runway

BY CAYLOR BALLINGER

For Albert Jones, walking down the runway at Odessa College in a suit and a pair of dress shoes was a unique experience. Jones, a 22-year-old student at Odessa College, said he was nervous originally because he had never worn a full suit or pair of...... Full story

Financial aid month

ODESSA AMERICAN

Odessa College is looking to increase awareness among students on regarding financial aid during the month of February.Each year, about $135 billion is available nationally to students to help fund their college education.Throughout the month of...... Full story

Juana Gomez, left, and Sofia Castillo look at

Odessa College art show

PHOTO BY ALBERT CESARE

Above, Juana Gomez, left, and Sofia Castillo look at "Window of Hope" during Ramon G. Deanda's first solo art show Thursday at Odessa College's Wi-Fi Java Cafe.Below, Artist Ramon G. Deanda speaks with Sonya Haynie during his first solo art show...... Full story

OC board considers serving alcohol

ODESSA AMERICAN

The Odessa College board of trustees met last night and heard a number of reports and financial statements.The meeting began with the board’s approval of four foreclosed properties to be sold below market value.The next item of action included...... Full story

OC board schedules meeting

ODESSA AMERICAN

The Odessa College board of trustees are expected to have an informational meeting on Tuesday. Board members are scheduled to hear presentations on financial, education, committee and instructional-effectiveness reports. The meeting was originally...... Full story

Station Manager Tom Michael speaks on the air Tuesday at Marfa Public Radio.

Odessa public radio ready to re-launch

BY JON VANDERLAAN

Hoping for a stronger signal and renewed programming, Marfa Public Radio Station Manager Tom Michael said he hopes to launch public radio again in Midland and Odessa by spring.“We’ve begun the construction phase of the project,” he...... Full story

Don Wood, the new vice president of Institutional Effectiveness at Odessa College, talks about the position during his introduction at a new conference Thursday at the college. Looking on is OC president Greg Williams.

New position at OC aims to evaluate student effectiveness

BY CAYLOR BALLINGER

Odessa College is trying to increase its effectiveness among students, and it’s creating a new position in the process.On Nov. 15, the college’s board members approved the creation of a new administrative position, vice president of...... Full story

Some vaccine still available

Caylor Ballinger

In accordance with state law, students younger than 30 registering for spring classes at Odessa College must show proof of receiving the meningitis vaccine at least 10 days prior to the start of classes on Jan. 17.However, students who attended...... Full story

High and Dry exhibit

ODESSA AMERICAN

Odessa College photography student and faculty works will be on display through Jan. 13 during the 11th annual “High and Dry: A Photographic Exhibition of Peoples and Place of the World’s Dry Lands,” at the Texas Tech University...... Full story

Family Health Clinic out of meningitis vaccines

ODESSA AMERICAN

If you need to get vaccinated for meningitis, you’re out of luck for the time being.Medical Center Hospital spokeswoman Amber Sweeney said the Family Health Clinic, 840 W. Clements St., ran out of vaccinations Wednesday.“They’ve...... Full story

A standing-room-only crowd listens as State Rep. Tryon Lewis discusses the legislature's proposed budget that would cut funding to Odessa College. Rep. Lewis spoke on the issue during a news conference Jan. 12 at the college's Saulsbury Conference Center.

2011 YEAR IN REVIEW: OC endures state budget scare

BY JOHN CORRALES

Odessa College began 2011 with plans to build three new buildings using funds approved by Ector County voters in the school’s first bond election since 1975.After 63 percent of voters approved a $68.5 million bond package in November 2010, the...... Full story

Meningitis vaccinations

ODESSA AMERICAN

Odessa College students needing to get the meningitis vaccinations prior to registering can go to the Family Health Clinic, 840 W. Clements, in Odessa from 8:30 a.m. to3:30 p.m. today. TuesdayVaccinations also can be still be obtained from 8:30 a.m....... Full story

OC announces commencement speaker

ODESSA AMERICAN

A professional West Texas woman and recipient of several honors and awards, FMH Foundation Executive Director Eileen Piwetz is scheduled to speak at the Odessa College graduation ceremony at 7 p.m. Dec. 9 at the OC Sports Center, a press release...... Full story

OC board to vote on directors for OC Foundation

ODESSA AMERICAN

The Odessa College Board of Trustees will vote on the appointment of new directors for the Odessa College Foundation at its regular meeting Thursday evening.The board will also vote on the renewal of terms of director of the Odessa College...... Full story

OC to have 'Letters from Santa'

OA LIFE

The Odessa College Society of Business Leaders has scheduled “Letters from Santa” in which club members pen a personalized letter from Santa postmarked from the North Pole and mail it to children during the holiday season.Orders cost $3...... Full story