Oxnard College will host an event of support for the Ukrainian people from 12:30-1:30 p.m., March 17. The event is open to the public and will include remarks from Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko and faculty presentations on the historical background of the crisis unfolding in Eastern Europe. 

Attendees will be encouraged to make donations to the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund, a refugee organization with ties to the United Nations and humanitarian partners, before the ceremony concludes with raising the Ukrainian flag. The flag will fly throughout March. 

Presenters at the event will include President Sanchez, Oxnard College faculty Dr. Arion Melidonis (Anthropology) and Professor Jenn Wilson-Gonzalez (History). 

The event will take place at Oxnard College’s main flagpole located off 4000 S. Rose Ave, Oxnard, and in front of the campus’ Library (LLRC). Our event will also include an ASL interpreter. For event and media information, contact the college’s director of outreach and marketing, James Schuelke, at jschuelke@vcccd.edu or 805-678-5275. 

Join OC Live on Tuesday, March 15, at 6:00 pm as we Celebrate Women’s History Month with Classical Dance from India! 

Mohiniyattam is a traditional dance form rooted in the feminine spirit and resonating with contemporary relevance. Experience the beauty and be inspired by the divine enchantress, Vijayalakshmi, a world-renowned Indian classical dancer, choreographer, actress and singer. Founder of the Mohiniyattam Institute, she is a leading exponent of this ancient dance form of South India.

“Every time Vijayalakshmi steps on stage, she celebrates Mohiniyattam – its energy, grace, power and strength of femininity…” - Indian Express, Chandigarh 2016

No tickets required. Parking is FREE. Masks will be required and screening protocols will be observed. Request FREE ASL interpreting services by emailing aedwards@vcccd.edu seven days prior to the event.

This event will also be live-streamed on our OC Live YouTube Channel.