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Coffee and Conversations
鈥淔luent in Empathy: The First Step to Becoming a Professional Problem Solver鈥�, with Professor Meghan Jones, Aug. 27, 2:30-3:30 pm, SEM2G8 (Inside the Learning Hub)

鈥淰irtue鈥檚 Friend: Satire in Society鈥�, with Professor Aaron Gomez, Sep. 3, 3:30-4:30 pm, SEM2G8 (Inside the Learning Hub)

鈥淩eading with Purpose: Identifying Claims, Key Ideas, and Evidence for Stronger Essays and Assignments鈥�, with Professor Lori Farr, Sep. 15, 11 am-12 pm, 2G8, repeated on Sep. 16, 4-5 pm, SEM2F8 (Inside the Learning Hub)

鈥淲hat I Did with My Biology Degree (and What You Could Do Too)鈥�, with Professor Travis Draud, Oct. 14, 11:30 am-12:30 pm, SEM2F8 (Inside the Learning Hub)

鈥淐limate, Culture, and Ecology in Iceland鈥�, with Professor Julie Rice-Rollins, Oct. 21, 11 am -12 pm, SEM2F8 (Inside the Learning Hub)

鈥淧hishing 2.0 and AI-Powered Scams鈥�, with Professor Jon McHenry and experienced CS students, Oct. 27, 11:30 am -12:30 pm, SEM2G8 (Inside the Learning Hub)

Explorations across Disciplines (Themed Events)

A Cursive Card Workshop with Prof. Catherine McCormick, Dec. 4, 2:30-4PM, 2G8

Creative Workshop, with Professor Jeff Provine and the Absolute editors, Sep.2, 3-5:30PM, SEM2F8 (Inside the Learning Hub)

Horror Comic Discussions with Professor Jeff Provine, Sep. 30, 3-4PM, SEM2G8 (Inside the Learning Hub)

Foreign Film Night 鈥淧an鈥檚 Labyrinth鈥�, with Professors Greg Daubenspeck and Aaron Gomez, Oct. 3, 5:30-8:30PM, VPA132

Halloween and Horror with Professors Jake Nelson and Jeff Provine, Oct. 30, 3-5PM, SEM2F8 (Inside the Learning Hub)

Panel Discussions on AI, Dr. David Zeoli, Professors Angela Cotner, Travis Draud, and Nathan Kelly, Nov. 6, 1-2:30 PM, Bruce Owen Theater (near the classrooms 1X5 and 1X7, Main Building)

ESL Conversation Group
Join us for fun, topical conversations and discover more about U.S. culture. One-hour afternoon meetings are held monthly at the WLCC and facilitated by Josh Shults from the Writing Center. All English learners and speakers are welcome!

Sep. 23, 1-2 p.m. 鈥� 鈥淰ideo Games鈥�
Oct. 21, 1-2 p.m. 鈥� 鈥淗alloween鈥�
Nov. 12, 1-2 p.m. 鈥� 鈥淔ootball鈥�
Dec. date-TBD 鈥� 鈥淗oliday Movies鈥�

• The F.R.E.E.S. Committee will generously sponsor refreshments.
• All students are welcome to attend. For questions, please contact Chiaki Troutman, WLCC Coordinator, at wlcc@occc.edu

Coffee and Conversations
At each session, we invite a guest who casually shares their expertise, experience and insights in life, studies, careers, and cultures.

鈥淭he Trolley Problem as an Introduction to Ethics鈥� with Professor Angela Cotner

March 6, 11:30-12:30p.m., WLCC (Inside the Learning Hub)

鈥淐ombating Student Burnout and Maintaining Wellness鈥� with Professor Jessica Barney and Professor Gena Ford.

April 1, 12:15-1:15. SEM2G8 (Inside the Learning Hub)

鈥淭ransitions in Media: Techology and the Effect on Our Lives and Future鈥漺ith Dr. David Zeoli and Professor Zoya Laskowski.

April 7, 12:30-1:30. SEM2G8 (Inside the Learning Hub)

鈥淏ecoming a More Effective Communicator鈥� with Professor Julie Corff and Ms. Rochelle Mosby

April. 30, 12-1p.m. WLCC (Inside the Learning Hub)
Original Feb. Date Changed Due to Weather

Manga Events

Manga Night 4: Manga vs. Anime with Professor Jeff Provine

April 9, 5:30-7 p.m., SEM2G8 (Inside the Learning Hub)

Prof. Provine will lead a discussion on comparing and contrasting the same material in different media.

Other Events

ESL Conversation Group: 鈥淪mall Talk鈥� with the WLCC

February 11, 1-2p.m., WLCC (Inside the Learning Hub)

March 11, 1-2p.m., WLCC (Inside the Learning Hub)

April 15, 1-2p.m., WLCC (Inside the Learning Hub)

May 6, -2p.m., WLCC (Inside the Learning Hub)

English-language learners will improve communication skills and build confidence in a monthly meeting.

 

The WLCC events are open to students, faculty/staff, guests.

Coffee and Conversations
At each session, we invite a guest who casually shares their experiences and insights in life, studies, careers, and cultures.
鈥淛apanese Tea Philosophy鈥�
Sept. 11, 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m., VPA121
Jonathan Khalilian, UCO Professor and owner of Brushwood Tea, will discuss chado, or the way of tea, and how Japanese tea philosophy can be applied to one's studies and everyday life.
鈥淭he Purpose and Power of Poetry鈥�
Sept. 25, 2:30-3:30p.m., SEM2F8 (In the Learning Hub)
-Professor Aaron Gomez will talk about poetry as a historical form of expression, and what we can do with it today.
鈥淪ecure Your Community鈥�
Oct. 24, 11a.m.-12p.m., SEM2F8 (In the Learning Hub)
Harold Stelly, Security Operations Technician, American Fidelity and Joshua Sparks, SOC Technician I, SkyHelm, will discuss personal device and data safety.
鈥淲earing Culture鈥�
Oct. 29, 10:30-11:30p.m., SEM2G8 (In the Learning Hub)
Join us for a conversation with morning coffee! Professors Jeff Provine, Pamela Stout, and Catherine McCormick will share and discuss the interesting histories and culture behind certain clothing. Followed by a 15 min. optional culture walk.
鈥淎gritourism of Greece鈥�
Nov. 6, 2:30-3:30p.m., SEM2G8 (In the Learning Hub)
Professor Julie Rice-Rollins will talk about the agritourism of Greece, revisiting the recent 爆料TV study abroad trips to Costa Rica and Japan.

Manga, Movie and Media Theme Events
鈥淢anga Night 3: Show and Tell鈥�
5:30-7 p.m., Sept. 18, SEM2F8 (In the Learning Hub)
Professor Jeff Provine will host a show-and-tell opportunity for students to discuss their favorite manga. Be prepared to give a brief synopsis and explain the impact of what makes it so appealing to you.
鈥淪cary Sci-Fi Short Films鈥�
1:30-3:30p.m., Oct. 8, GDA
Professors Greg Daubenspeck and Jeff Provine will host a series of international horrifying science fiction shorts each with discussion on what's so scary when we ask 'what if?
鈥淰iral Shorts鈥�-YouTube & TikTok Video Workshop
Dec. 4, 4:30-5:30p.m. JB Lab (AEH 1F1)
Professor Dr. David Zeoli and Chair Professor Jennifer Fike will bring digital equipment and host this hands-on, interactive workshop. Students will learn how to make a high-quality TikTok post. All students are invited.

Other Events
Small Talk with the WLCC (f.k.a. ESL Conversation Group)
1-2PM, Sept. 9, Oct. 15, and Nov. 5, World Languages & Cultures Center
Facilitator: Josh Shultz, Writing Center Assistant
Multilingual learners will improve communication skills and build confidence.

Brain Break Tea
Between 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 30-Oct. 1, World Languages & Cultures Center
Drop by and experience calligraphy with authentic Japanese-style materials. Coloring and origami are available. With Chiaki Troutman.

Manga Night 2
5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21
Professor Jeff Provine will give a talk adapted from the History of Comics course showing the many genres of manga and how the medium became so diverse. We'll discuss Kodomo-muke, Shojo, and Shonen for younger readers; gritty Seinen; romantic Josei; and subgenres like "magical girl," "mecha." Be sure to check our manga library in the lab. Snacks will be provided.

Coffee and Conversations
Join us for an afternoon of networking and conversation in a relaxed and inclusive atmosphere. At each session, we will invite a guest who casually shares their experiences and insights in life, studies, career, and cultures.
February Coffee and Conversations 2:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 28
Folklore with Professor Pamela Stout.
March Coffee and Conversations: 2-3 p.m. March 27
"Philosophy" with Josh Schultz.
April Coffee and Conversations: 3-4 p.m. April 16
"Creating a Family Narrative" with Professor Stephen Morrow and Professor Jessica Barney.
May Coffee and Conversations: 3-4 p.m. May 8
Professor Stephen Morrow's "Last Lecture": Eight Things I Learned about Life while Riding the Bus."

ESL Conversation Group
Bimonthly, Late February-Early May
English-language learners will improve communication skills while discussing different topics with English-language speakers.

Brain Break Tea
Between 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Monday, April 22-Tuesday, April 23
Drop by and experience calligraphy with authentic Japanese-style materials.
Coloring and origami are available, too. Snacks will be provided.

Foreign Film Night: "Let the Right One In"
5:30 p.m. May 3 in VPAC 132
A free film screening followed by discussions led by Professor Greg Daubenspeck and Professor Jake Nelson.

"Learning Hub" Open House
August 14 and 16. Co-hosted by Math Lab, Writing Center and the WLCC.  

Girl鈥檚 Yukata Dress Days
Between 12PM-3PM, August 29-August 31.
Yukata is a Japanese casual summer cotton dress. Drop by and we will put a yukata on you.

Manga Night
5:30PM-6:30PM Wednesday, September 13.
Professor Jeff Provine will give a talk adapted from the History of Comics course showing the evolution of Manga from its early days post-WW2 to the 2000s. Enjoy our new Manga library. Snacks will be provided.

Foreign Horror Film event, "Ju-On: The Grudge"
2 p.m. Oct. 27, VPAC 132
A free film screening followed by a Q&A with Professor Sean Lynch and Professor Jake Nelson.

Brain Break Tea   
Between 11AM-3PM. September 26 - September 28
Drop by and experience calligraphy with authentic Japanese style materials.
Coloring and origami are available, too.

Coffee and Conversations
2-3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Having Professor Stephen Morrow as a guest, we will discuss Happiness and Wellbeing.
3:30-4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26. "Classical Mythology" with Professor Catherine McCormick.

Join us for an afternoon of networking and conversation in a relaxed and inclusive atmosphere. At each session, we will invite a guest who casually shares their experiences and insights in life, studies, career, and cultures.

ESL Conversation Group
Bi-monthly, September-November.
English-language learners will improve communication skills while discussing different topics with English-language speakers. For more information please contact at wlcc@occc.edu 

Cultures Parade October/After fall break
Come walk together with us on campus and show off your native clothing. You can wear clothes of your native or favorite cultures. You can hold up a sign. Help us to promote cultural awareness on campus in a casual way.

Miniature Musical Instruments from Around the World
August through Mid-September.   

Harvest Decorations
Mid-September through October 

Horror Films and Stories
Mid-October-Early November          

Day of the Dead: Display
October 25- November 3. In the beautiful Mexican traditions, people honor the deceased loved ones in a positive manner.  

Cultural Dolls
November 6- November 17. A Collection of dolls from different cultures will be on display.