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Registration Open For Spring Short-Term Classes At College Of The Canyons

More than 250 short-term classes are still open for students looking to enroll in at College of the Canyons (COC) for the spring 2024 semester.  “Short-term classes can help students reach their academic goals a lot faster,” said Omar Torres, assistant superintendent and vice president of instruction at the college. “Classes are available in-person and online, which provides students flexibility ...

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College Of The Canyons Named A DEWALT Grow The Trades Grant Recipient 

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College of the Canyons has received a $50,000 DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant to continue supporting the college’s construction technology program.  COC was selected as one of 70 organizations that are projected to skill and reskill more than 55,000 people in 2024 with DEWALT’s support.  “We are thrilled to have received this grant from DEWALT,” said Harriet Happel, dean of ...

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COC International Animation Festival Slated For March

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College of the Canyons will host its second annual International Animation Festival (IAF) on Saturday, March 16, 2024 to showcase the work of student animators at the high school and college level. With no submission fee, the festival will provide a great opportunity for undergraduate animators from around the world to exhibit their work. “We are truly excited to again ...

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COC To Host Second Annual International Animation Festival

College of the Canyons (COC) is set to host its second annual International Animation Festival (IAF) later this month,  to showcase the work of student animators at the high school and college level. With no submission fee, the festival is set to provide a great opportunity for undergraduate animators from around the world to exhibit their work. “We are truly ...

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COC To Host Gillespie Field Dedication Ceremony

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The College of the Canyons Athletic Department plans to host a field dedication ceremony to unveil the recently named Mike Gillespie Field in honor of the legendary baseball coach’s distinguished career. The festivities begin at noon Saturday, March 16, with a pre-game luncheon in the Cougar Den followed by an on-field dedication ceremony beginning at 1:15 p.m. First pitch of ...

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COC Announces Pop-Up FAFSA Workshop

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On Wednesday, the College of the Canyons (COC) announced it is scheduled to host a Pop-Up FAFSA workshop next month in Valencia and Canyon Country.  To help students navigate the new 2024-25 Fee Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application form, COC is scheduled to host four upcoming pop-up workshops.  “The FAFSA form can be a crucial step for students ...

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Two COC Student-Led Projects Selected By NASA

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Two student-led science projects from College of the Canyons (COC) have been selected by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and scheduled to be launched this summer.  “It’s such a rare opportunity because we’re all striving to learn something new,” said Ryan Jones, media and marketing lead.  The two projects which have been approved are the RockSat-X which is ...

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COC Hosts Super Saturday Skills, Drills Clinic

On Saturday, College of the Canyons (COC) hosted a football clinic for kids to get ready for the Big Game.  On Saturday, COC’s football program hosted its Super Saturday Skills & Drills Clinic as part of the annual Big Game weekend.   Young players were organized by age group and position before receiving instruction from a member of the Cougars football ...

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COC Celebrates Lunar New Year

On Thursday, College of the Canyons (COC)  celebrated the Lunar New Year in Valencia.   COC hosted an event Thursday to celebrate the Lunar New Year in Valencia, with food and entertainment.  “It’s like a cultural action and to let people know more about what’s going on the Lunar New Year and the origin and were trying to encourage international students ...

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COC Receives Grant To Support MESA Students

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College of the Canyons (COC) has recently received a grant of $125k to help increase the number of underrepresented students in specific areas. COC has received a $125,000 sub-award grant as a part of a $3 million Title V grant awarded to CSUN from the U.S. Department of Education to increase the number of Hispanic and underrepresented students in art, ...

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