COCC marks AANHPI Heritage Month with talent showcase, film, book groups
by KTVZ
KTVZ— BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Central Oregon Community College is celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a lineup of free activities for the community throughout May. Organized by the college’s diversity and inclusion and student life departments, the events include a film, a virtual book group and a talent showcase. For complete details, visit cocc.edu/multicultural. First
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