Oxnard College

The Oxnard College Theatre Department presents “9 One-Act Plays” — a bold collection of student-written and directed stories for the stage.

📅 March 19–21 at 7pm
🎭 Matinee: March 21 at 2pm

Expect laughs, gasps, and intrigue in this latest showcase.

Featured Plays:

• An Affair of Honor – Two rivals attempt a duel… and hilariously fail again and again.
• Almost Sisters – Two stepsisters confront the past while facing a life beyond the grave.
• A Break – A teacher and student bond over pain, healing, and music.
• Fair Trade – A woman must outwit a deadly spirit to escape her fate.
• Monstrare – Detectives investigate a chilling case of a girl who claims her mother is a werewolf.
• Road Kill – Two sisters reconnect on a road trip shaped by time apart.
• Snickerdoodles – An unlikely connection forms over a shared love of sweets.
• Table Talk – A dinner date full of awkward moments leads to unexpected connections.
• The Way, The Truth, and The Light – A writer’s faith is challenged during a life-changing retreat.

📍 Black Box Theatre, Oxnard College
🎟 $11 (cash or card at the door or online)

🍽️ We’re excited to announce the reopening of the OC Bistro!

🧑‍🍳 The Bistro is Oxnard College’s fine-dining restaurant, where guests can enjoy a rotating menu of multi-course dishes thoughtfully prepared by our talented Culinary Arts students. It’s a wonderful opportunity to experience elevated dining while supporting and celebrating the skills our students are developing in the kitchen.

📍 The Bistro is open to employees, students, and community members on Thursdays from 4–6:30 PM in the Occupational Education (OE) Building, Room 12, with the last seating at 6:30 PM.

🥙 Bistro Menus are posted on the Oxnard College Instagram Story

To make a reservation:
Email the OC Bistro at [email protected]
Call 805-678-5869

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Celina Benavides on being named our newest Condor of the Month!

As a Psychology professor, Dr. Benavides goes above and beyond to support her students and colleagues. Her passion for teaching and advancing social causes in the service of our community sets a powerful example here on campus.

Recently, Dr. Benavides served as one of our keynote speakers during the Ventura County Office of Education’s Servingness: Community to College conference held here at Oxnard College. The event focused on advancing familismo and student dignity starting in preschool and on through college. Through publications with Harvard University and UnidosUS, among others, Dr. Benavides also contributes her voice to national conversations on diversity and equity in education.

🎙️ Dr. Benavides is equally passionate about translating research into practical tools that parents can use to support their children’s emotional and cognitive development. Her work was even recently featured on NPR’s Life Kit podcast.

💚 Congratulations, Dr. Benavides. Your dedication to students, learning, and equity truly embodies the Condor spirit!

🎓 Graduating in Spring 2026? Don’t miss the deadline! The graduation application deadline is Thursday, March 19 at 12 PM (noon). If you want your name included in the 2026 Oxnard College Commencement Ceremony program, you must submit your graduation application by this deadline.🔗 You can apply using the link below.

🤝 Our ASG will also be hosting two upcoming Grad Fairs!

📅 Tuesday, April 14 ⏰ 10 AM – 1 PM
📍OC Quad

📅 Wednesday, April 15 ⏰ 4 pm – 6 PM
📍Book Store Quad

Stop by to:
• Pick up your graduation lawn sign
• Purchase your cap and gown

🎉 Help spread the word! Share this post with a condor who is graduating this semester.

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🙌This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the power of young women driving change in their communities.

📚In 2019, two Oxnard students, Kimberli Oregel and Desiree Luis, set out to learn more about the person their middle school was named after, Richard B. Haydock. After reading the book “Strategies of Segregation: Race, Residence, and the Struggle for Educational Equality” by historian David G. García, they learned how Haydock had supported racist policies that segregated and disadvantaged Mexican American students in Oxnard’s schools.

🗣️Rather than keep the information to themselves, Kimberli and Desiree spoke up. With support from their teacher, they presented their findings to the Oxnard School District Board of Trustees and advocated for a new school name that better reflected the values of their community.

Their courage and persistence made a a real impact. In 2020, the Oxnard School District officially renamed the campus Dr. Manuel M. López Academy of Arts & Sciences.

👏This local story is a powerful reminder that leadership has no age requirement and that young women’s voices help drive change in our community! 👏

🙌 Student parents work hard to build a better future for themselves and their families. One of the many resources supporting that journey is the CalWORKs program here at Oxnard College, which provides students with tools and services to help them succeed in college while balancing family responsibilities.
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Through CalWORKs, students can receive:
• Academic counseling and career guidance to support their educational and career goals �• Financial and academic support, including work study opportunities, and priority registration �• Family-focused resources, such as childcare assistance, school supplies, and connections to campus, community services and more �

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒Programs like CalWORKs empower student parents to complete their education, enter the workforce, and create new opportunities for their families.

🙏 Thank you to everyone who helped make our Annual 805 Industry Day a success!
 
🤝 In partnership with the Ventura County Office of Education, we welcomed nearly 80 high school counselors from across the county for a day focused on career education and workforce pathways. This annual event connects our K–12 partners with Oxnard College’s career technical education programs, ensuring counselors are equipped to guide students toward meaningful career opportunities that meet regional workforce needs.
 
🛠️Together, we are strengthening pathways and preparing the next generation of Ventura County’s skilled workforce.
 
🎉 A special thank you to our partners at the Ventura County Office of Education for their continued collaboration!

🎨 Support local artists and celebrate our students at the opening of Artist Against The Machine, a student art exhibition showcasing original work from emerging artists in our community.

Join us for the Opening Reception:
📅 Tuesday, March 10
⏰ 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Come meet the artists, explore their work, and help celebrate the creativity and talent of our local student art community.

🖼 Exhibition runs March 10 – 26
Gallery Hours:
Monday / Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tuesday / Thursday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Everyone is welcome to stop by and support the next generation of local artists.

🎉 Congratulations to Professor Dolores Ortiz for receiving the William Simpson Heart of Gold award earlier this academic year.

Professor Ortiz’s work reflects our college’s role as an HSI and our commitment to serving the broader community. A Sociology professor, she connects students with meaningful opportunities to engage beyond the classroom, like our Summer Fellows Program, leads Know Your Rights workshops, and has spearheaded community food drives that make a meaningful difference here in South Oxnard. As Academic Senate President, Professor Ortiz also provides steady, thoughtful leadership in service of students, faculty, and the college.

Thank you, Professor Ortiz, for your leadership and continued service to our community!

🎉 Congratulations to Julius Munyantwali for receiving the Teresa Archuleta Award for Excellence in Service by an Academic Non-Teaching Employee earlier this academic year. 
 
Julius is a trusted and well-liked counselor who consistently goes above and beyond to support our students. He is known for his genuine care and commitment to helping students succeed academically and personally. 

As Co-Chair of the Counseling Department, Julius is also a valued colleague and collaborator—always open to new ideas, eager to support his peers, and focused on finding thoughtful solutions. His dedication to students and teamwork makes a lasting impact across our campus. Congratulations, Julius!

✊🏾✨ Our Classified Senate proudly celebrated Black History Month with custom shirts and tote bags, honoring the culture and legacy of Black our communities.