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Odessa College Celebrates Another Spring Record Enrollment

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Odessa,Texas/April 12, 2023-Odessa College celebrated 8082 Spring record enrollment; a 5 percent increase over the 2022 spring semester. OC faculty, staff, board members and stakeholders celebrated at the Amphitheater in the Commons area behind the Saulsbury Campus Center. 

(Dr. Gregory Williams, President-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

OC’s success comes from being part of the community by supporting the students attending Odessa College and being engaged in partnerships that move OC forward and help grow the local economy. 

(Dr. Gregory Williams, President-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

Odessa College has continued to increase its enrollment each year for the last 10 years, while most colleges and universities have seen decreases in enrollment because of the economy and pandemic. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

First 5 Permian Basin Roll and Read 2023 at Freedom Park in Odessa

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Odessa, Texas/April 2, 2023-First 5 Permian Basin held the annual Roll & Read 2023 event on Saturday, April 1st,.at Freedom Park next to the Family YMCA in Odessa. The free family fun event included booths with activities and reading stations. 

(Christina Sotelo, Program Supervisor for Parents as Teachers-First Five Permian Basin) 

Parents brought their kids with their bikes, skates and strollers. Free books were available to families. 

(Christina Sotelo, Program Supervisor for Parents as Teachers-First Five Permian Basin) 

The Education Foundation of Odessa, Ector County ISD, Complex Community Credit Union, Harmony Home and other businesses and non-profits were at the family fun event promoting literacy. 

(Christina Sotelo, Program Supervisor for Parents as Teachers-First Five Permian Basin) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.  

Odessa College, Odessa Arts and Basin Theatre Works Bring BRIGHT STAR Musical to the Ector Theatre

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Odessa, Texas/March 31, 2023-Odessa College recently announced a partnership with Odessa Arts and Basin Theatre Works in Odessa to bring the 2016 Tony Award Nominated “Bright Star” Musical written and composed by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell to the historic Ector Theatre. 

(Josh Rapp, Director of Theater-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

The cast of “Bright Star” Musical will be comprised of local talent from Odessa College and from around the Permian Basin. 

(Josh Rapp, Director of Theater-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

“Bright Star” is an American folktale inspired by a true story of love and redemption against the backdrop of the American South in the 1920’s and 1940’s. 

(Josh Rapp, Director of Theater-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

The musical portion of the musical will feature local musicians and musicians from the Dallas area. 

(Eric Baker, Chair of Visual and Performing Arts-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

“Bright Star” Musical comes to the Ector Theatre stage April 27th, 28th and 29th. Go to: theector.com to purchase tickets. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Odessa College Hosts Annual Praise and Fashion Show-Black History Month

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Odessa, Texas/February 21, 2023-Mary’s Fashions annual Praise and Fashion Show part of Black History Month hosted by Odessa College featured OC faculty and students as well as students from ECISD modeling hats, pant suits, African wear and fashions for going to church. 

(Mary Ellis Henson, Owner-Mary’s Fashions/Praise and Fashion Show) 

Odessa College has been hosting Praise and Fashion Show for about 15 years. This event brings together the Odessa community for a preview of the variety of clothing Mary’s Fashions offers at the store. 

Mary Ellis Henson, Owner-Mary’s Fashions/Praise and Fashion Show) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

SKILLSUSA Texas District 2 Competition Hosted by Odessa College

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Odessa, Texas/February 18, 2023-Odessa College hosted the SKILLSUSA District 2 Competition on Friday, February 17th. This year brings area culinary students together to compete in the Culinary, Commercial Baking, and Restaurant Services. 

(Dwight Bowman, Culinary Director-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

Approximately 130 Students from Ector County Advanced Technical Education Center Abilene, Presidio, Grand Falls Royalty, Kermit and Big Spring participated in the competition 

(Raymond Bannert SKILLSUSA Texas District 2 Coordinator) 

Welding students competed in four welding competitions for the opportunity to compete in the State SKILLSUSA Competition and on to the Nationals. 

(Syed Mohammed Naqvi, Department Chair-Industrial Technology-Odessa College, Odessa, Texas) 

The SKILLSUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to secure a skilled workforce in Texas and the entire U.S. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.

2nd Annual Maker Show Closing Reception at Odessa College-DRB Media Communications Digital News

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Odessa, Texas/February 16, 2023-Odessa College recently held the 2nd Annual Maker Show at the Phillips-Goff Gallery in Sedate Hall, presented by the Fab Lab Permian Basin located at OC. The exhibit showcased users and items of the Fab Lab. 

(Adriana Moreno, Fab Lab Director-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

27 individuals and one student from the University of North Texas submitted their work in several categories that included: engineering, art, mixed media, kids and best machine use. 

(Adriana Moreno, Fab Lab Director-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

Those that attended the 2nd Annual Maker Show were able to vote in the People’s Choice by placing a blue sticker on their favorite art piece. The winner of the People’s Choice was “Connecting the Past to Now” created by Nathaniel Jordan. 

(Adriana Moreno, Fab Lab Director-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

Odessa College invites the Odessa community and the surrounding communities to come out to the college and visit the Fab Lab. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera