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Odessa College Opens Call to Artists to Reimagine Iconic Jackrabbit Statue
Odessa College is now accepting artist submissions for the redesign and repainting of the college’s well-known 6-foot Jackrabbit statue, located at the corner of Andrews Highway and 23rd Street. This public art opportunity invites artists to reimagine the statue in a way that reflects the spirit of...
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Odessa College Welcomes ACEN for RN to BSN Accreditation Site Visit – Community Invited to Participate
Odessa College is preparing for the next important step in the launch of our RN to BSN program: initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). As part of the process, ACEN will conduct a site visit to review the program — and the College is inviting the community...
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Boots, Flags, & Freedom to Honor Veterans and Remember 9/11 with Basin-Wide Community Event
Veterans, military families and community members from across the Permian Basin are invited to come together for Boots, Flags & Freedom, a free, family-friendly veterans event on Friday, Sept. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the UTPB CEED Building. The Basin-wide event will honor local veterans, celebrate the freedoms they have defended and provide an opportunity for families to learn more about services and resources available to veterans and their families.
Many Pieces: One Spirit: Odessa College Jackrabbit Reimagined
As Odessa College celebrates its 80th anniversary, the sculpture formerly known as Symphony De Bunnie has been reimagined as Many Pieces: One Spirit, a mosaic artwork created by Colombian visual artist and art educator Yennifer Cano Rojas. The original six-foot jackrabbit was part of Odessa’s Jackrabbit Jamboree tradition, which began in 2004 when local artists transformed jackrabbit sculptures into works of public art. Symphony De Bunnie was designed by artist Wesley Haynie and purchased by Janet Wood. It remained part of the Odessa College landscape for more than two decades.
Odessa College invites Community to 30 for 30 Fitness Challenge Kickoff
The countdown is on! Odessa College invites students, employees and community members to get ready to build a healthy habit and join the 2026 30 for 30 Fitness Challenge. Everyone is invited to the 30 for 30 Kickoff at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the newly enhanced Odessa College Softball and Tennis Complex. Guests can enjoy the facility under its new lighting, participate in a pickleball tournament and get ready for 30 days of movement and motivation.
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