Oxnard College

🎉 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!

🙏 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!