Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15^th

Great Western Dining will be serving a Latin inspired lunch while students and staff create paper tissue flowers to decorate campus. Students eat FREE and the employee meal is $4.33.

September 16^th& 17^th

Visit the TAME Trailblazer at the Permian Basin Fair!  TAME, the Texas Alliance for Minorities in Engineering, works to encourage the participation of women and minorities in STEM careers through innovative, hands-on science programming. TAME’s traveling Trailblazers are one-of-a-kind science museums-on-wheels. Exciting, hands-on exhibits teach students about energy, space, weather, biotechnology, and aerodynamics while also introducing them to educational and career opportunities.

September 21^st

It is 30 for 30 Night at the Odessa College versus Midland College volleyball game.  The OC Dance Team will commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month between the second and third set – intersession. Wear your 30 for 30 shirt and get into the game FREE!

September 27^th

Lunch & Learn - What's the difference between Hispanic, Latino, and Spanish? Hispanic, Latino and Spanish are often used interchangeably in describing race. But what's the right terminology? Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning, Diane Carrasco Ph.D., will lead this scholarly discussion. Join us at 12 noon in Gregory D. Williams Hall – and bring  your lunch! This event is open to the public.

October 4^th

¡Conversemos! Lunch & Learn – Join Almudena Aguirre-Romero, OC foreign language instructor, for a crash course in basic Spanish. Learn the common words you can use to communicate in Spanish. Join us at 12 noon in Wilkerson Hall 107 - don’t forget to bring your lunch!

October 5^th 

Join us for a family friendly movie on the lawn. Odessa College will feature McFARLAND USA, the true against-all-odds story of the 1987 McFarland high school cross country team in an economically challenged community. (C) Disney. The movie begins at 8 pm and this event is open to the public. Join us early (at 7:30) for a special presentation by the OHS Mariachi.  

October 10^th

The October Birthday Bash will feature Latin sweets, treats and recipes to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month.

Ongoing Activities

Starting NEXT WEEK, the Odessa College Sports Center will feature Latin dance and exercise classes every Thursday at 12 noon in the commons amphitheater Logon to  www.wranglersports.com for the complete schedule.

Student Activities will feature activities throughout campus to promote Hispanic culture, arts and entertainment.

Odessa College PECOS Center Events

Monday, October 10^th                   

Lunch & Learn – Celebrating Latinos in the United States: a discussion about the historical presence, lasting influence, and demographic trends of Latinos in the area, the state, and the country.  This scholarly presentation and discussion will also feature music by talented OC students.  Join us at 12 noon at the Pecos Center for this event – and bring your lunch. This event is open to the public. For more information, please contact the Pecos Center at  432-445-5535.

Odessa College ANDREWS Center Events

Week One

Students who identify 10 famous Hispanic people and earn Drive to Success Points. Please check in with the Andrews Center secretary for more information.  

Week Two

Use the Aztec Alphabet to SPELL your name!

Week Three

Learn how to  make tissue paper flowers to decorate your FIESTA!

Week Four

Use metal to make Mexican folk art.  

October 12^th

Lunch & Learn - What's the difference between Hispanic, Latino, and Spanish? Hispanic, Latino and Spanish are often used interchangeably in describing race. But what's the right terminology? Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning, Diane Carrasco Ph.D., will lead this scholarly discussion. Join us at 12 noon at the Odessa College Andrews Center.  Lunch plates will be available for $5.  This event is open to the public.