ProfLH_at_OC

Professor of English & Humanities at Odessa College. She/They. All opinions are my own & not necessarily those of OC.

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The Fire Artists are at the Marriott in downtown Odessa for First Fridays - come make a bracelet, keychain, or bottle opener for Father's Day!

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Come join the Fire Artists at the Odessa Marriott to buy a gift or make a card for Mother's Day!

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I'm calling out to my entire Communications & Humanities dept. for always going out of their way to help each other, especially our chair, Jeremy Sanchez. We know we have his support & encouragement & that means the world to us. #ocallin

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Let's start a stampede of positivity this morning! Please answer the prompt below and use #OCAllIn

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A4: I'd love to see more interest in the arts, perhaps through workshops or opportunities for people to dip their toes into making art, music, etc. Something to broaden the mind & give people a chance to express their own creativity. #ocxchange #positivelyoc #tweetOC

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A3: my department (shout out to Communication & Humanities!) is so supportive & caring. We help each other up, congratulate each other's wins, offer advice - I couldn't ask for a better group of people to work with. #ocxchange #positivelyoc #tweetOC

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A2: OC makes a college degree obtainable for everyone in the area, helping people get better jobs, start businesses, etc. #tweetOC #ocxchange #positivelyoc

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A1: as an introvert, I don't think I'm the right person to answer! LOL

I would say obvious engagement & support, such as keeping up a public library or farmers' market - those show people care for where they live & each other. #tweetOC #ocxchange #positivelyoc

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The Fire Artists have a pop up art sale going at the Marriott in downtown Odessa!

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A3: everyone going into the workforce needs to have good soft skills - writing, communication, critical thinking, etc. The arts, also, because it broadens people's horizons. #tweetOC #ocxchange #positivelyoc

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A4: They have the chance to grow together & learn from each other. It's a symbiotic relationship. #tweetOC #ocxchange #positivelyoc

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A2: the start of the lineman program is one of the most recent examples I can think of. And the OC Promise helps high school students readily access a college education. #ocxchange #positivelyoc #tweetOC

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A1: a local workforce is essential because we can grow our own. We're not dependant on importing people & locals are more passionate about helping their home. #ocxchange #tweetOC #positivelyoc

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A4: OC has had an impact in my life by introducing me to some amazing coworkers (shout out to the Comm & Humanities dept!) & given me a way to give back to the community by participating in the Empty Bowls fundraiser via the ceramics lab at OC. #ocxchange #tweetOC #positivelyoc

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A3: Education is always going to better a community, whether it be economically or philosophically. It's important to me bc I think everyone should always try to learn something new & broaden their minds. #ocxchange #positivelyoc #tweetOC

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A2: it draws in businesses who are looking for an educated & certified workforce. And it helps that workforce be better prepared to draw higher salaries to put back into the community. #tweetOC #ocxchange #positivelyoc

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A1: Knowledge is power, so having the ability to access education is priceless. I've been lucky to teach here & take classes to discovery passion for pottery. #ocxchange #positivelyoc #tweetOC

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Celebrating the launch of "Oraciones," the campus creative journal of @OdessaCollege.