Celebrate the unique voices of our student community on Tuesday, April 18th at 6:00pm with “WEspeak” — our annual presentation of OC students telling their own stories in their own words — live on stage in the Oxnard College Performing Arts Building (PAB). Discover what it means to meet life’s challenges, embrace who you are and who you want to be, and find your path forward. Moving, inspiring, enlightening — these are their stories and our stories. This year we are pleased to present the following students:
Andrea Moreno Lara: "Aprendiendo y Viviendo"
OC Graduate Andrea Moreno Lara returns to the WEspeak stage for a special guest appearance. Andrea shares her experience at University and life after college, as well as the importance of stopping to celebrate one's accomplishments and enjoy life along the way.
Silvia Ponce "A Mother's Journey of Love"
For Sylvia, waiting for the arrival of her first-born child was an exciting and joyous occasion. She couldn't wait to see the world through her son's eyes, but she soon learned that life had unforeseen plans in store. While Silvia dreamed of teaching her son about the world, it turned out she would also need to teach the world about her son. Silvia will share her journey of being the champion and advocate of her Deaf son, and the pride she feels in being his mom.
Esteban Rosas: "Veteran Me"
Esteban will share his story of fighting to live The American Dream and ultimately finding his way to success through the military. From growing up in a trailer park to proudly serving his country, Esteban's story is an inspiring example of how the choices we make can create our destinies.
Kat Sanden: "Path To My Personal Legend"
Kat will share the personal story of her 30-year battle with Fibromyalgia and how she learned to adapt and overcome the darkness within. Faced with this debilitating illness and other obstacles that disrupted the vision she had for her life, Kat's unique journey and outlook have led her to discover her inner strength and become the best version of herself.
This is a FREE event that is open to the public. Can't make it to the PAB? Join our LIVESTREAM! ASL services will be provided. No tickets are necessary. Parking is FREE. Find all of our livestreams and event information on the web at oxnardcollege/oclive.
Oxnard College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or sexual orientation.
El Colegio de Oxnard no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad, edad u orientación sexual.
