A book group discussion of “Dust Child” by bestselling author Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai will take place remotely from 5-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13. The historical novel, set during the Vietnam War, centers on the Amerasian children born to American soldiers and Vietnamese women. Nguyễn is the author of 13 books and has received the PEN Oakland/Josephine Miles Literary Award and the International Book Award. Register by emailing odi@cocc.edu.
In collaboration with the Asian and Pacific Islanders Collective of Central Oregon, “Roots of Joy,” a talent and tribute show from 4-5:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, will feature hula and Filipino traditional dance, spoken word, a piano performance and martial arts demonstrations from Deschutes Jung’s Taekwondo and the Redmond Kendo Club. Held in Wille Hall on the Bend campus. Register by emailingodi@cocc.edu.
Additionally, throughout the month, COCC’s campuses — in Bend, Redmond, Prineville and Madras — with feature cultural displays and resources, along with snacks from Asian market Tomi Mart: in Bend (Coats Campus Center), Redmond (Technology Education Center), and the front lobby of the Madras and Prineville campuses.
Approximately 364 credit-seeking students for COCC’s 2025-26 academic year identified as Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.
Events are organized by the college’s equity and well-being department. For more information, contact Christy Walker at cwalker2@cocc.edu or 541-383-7412.
In advance of college events, persons needing accommodation or transportation because of a physical or mobility disability should contact campus services at 541-383-7775. For accommodation because of other disability such as hearing impairment, contact student accessibility services at sas@cocc.edu or 541-383-7583.
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