OCC Umoja Program

Today's Mawazo (meaning "thought" in Swahili)

The Adinkra symbol is called Aya and it means "fern". The Aya symbol represents endurance, independence, defiance against difficulties, perseverance, and resourcefulness. In what ways are you positioning yourself with the Aya perspective this semester?

LAST DAY TO DROP AND RECEIVE A REFUND - SEPTEMBER 7TH

LAST DAY TO ADD A CLASS - SEPTEMBER 8TH

LAST DAY TO DROP A CLASS TO AVOID A "W" - SEPTEMBER 8TH

LAST DAY TO DROP WITH A "W" - NOVEMBER 16TH

2ND 8 WEEK CLASSES BEGIN - OCTOBER 21ST

Do you still need a class and are looking for a supportive instructor?

This fall semester Umoja is offering 2 Umoja Supported classes, Ethnic Studies A190, The Ethnic Family and History A162, World History 2. Taking classes with Umoja students and taught by Umoja faculty can be one of the greatest experiences where you are surrounded with a supportive community to learn, study, and attend class together.

The Umoja program thrives on student engagement and building community. Porch Talks are designed to provide students with a safe space for open discussion, courageous conversations, and reflections on a variety of topics. Its a great way to meet other Umoja students and be in community with your peers.

Porch Talks are where we have courageous conversations and keep it real with where we are. These conversations are also known as "Indabas" which is Zulu for "discussion or meeting" are always a great time to connect, relax, and get support from your Umoja community. Save the date for Porch Talks this semester.

Register to attend and learn about the support available for transfer students to Chapman University. Bus transportation will be provided if we get enough students signed up to attend. Please scan the QR code and complete the registration.

SDSU is hosting the first ever Black Transfer Student Success Conference! Free round trip transportation will be provided including meals. The purpose of the Black Transfer Student Success Conference is to connect with community colleges and prospective Black transfer students by featuring workshops, keynote speakers, and sessions focused on the admission process, campus resources, and community building. It also allows us to showcase the BRC and SDSU community to prospective students. If you are interested sign up today under assignments in the Umoja Canvas.

https://coastdistrict.instructure.com/courses/69897/assignments/2633605

🔥🔥🔥 The Umoja XX Annual conference is going to be lit! This year’s theme is "Voices of the Future: Elevating Student Leadership and Agency" and we aim to inspire and empower students to recognize their potential and advocate for themselves and their communities. This year we will be in Downtown LA. But don't wait too late to apply. Sign up under the assignments in the Umoja Canvas today. All new Umoja students are welcome to attend. Space is limited.

https://coastdistrict.instructure.com/courses/69897/assignments/2633571

Check out upcoming events hosted by the OCC Career Center...there are various workshops focused on certain careers and a career fair. Take advantage of the resources available.

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Check out upcoming events hosted by the OCC Transfer Center...there are various workshops focused on application assistance, college fair, and campus tours. Take advantage of the resources available.

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Located in Watson Hall, 4th Floor, Rm. 456

Monday 9:00 am - 4:30pm

Wednesday 10:00am - 5:00 pm

Thursdays 10:00am - 5:00pm

Shout out to Donovan Rawls for designing the Umoja Village poster

👏We are so proud to recognize Umoja student's for their accomplishments and congratulate them on transferring and/or graduating. The goal is to help you finish what you setout to do here at OCC and move on to the next chapter in life. Let's move forward with that goal in mind. Who's got next?

Umoja is accepting student applications! If you know someone that needs to join the community, share this email and encourage them to join here!

https://orangecoast.umojacommunity.org//content/registration-portal?cid=0

Email: umoja@cccd.edu
Website: www.orangecoastcollege.edu/umoja
Phone: 714-714-7566