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Upcoming Events – February 2025
Here are all of the exciting events brought to you by Otero College this month! For a full list of events available to community and students, check out the Otero College Calendar here: Calendar Link
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Career & Technical Education Open House
February 20
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Life Science Lobby
Meet industry professionals, Experience educational opportunities, and celebrate the people who shape the world!
Connect with Allie Hall-Vanhook at 719-384-6958 or allison.vanhook@otero.edu for more information!
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Financial Aid Basics Night
February 10
6:15pm – 7:30pm
Rizzuto Banquet Room (2001 San Juan Ave.) Otero’s financial aid office will present information on financial aid basics. This includes topics such as the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), grants, scholarships, loans, and more! Financial Aid Basics Night is open to the Valley, high school seniors, Otero students, and community members are welcome and encouraged to come. This will be an evening of learning about financial aid and how best to apply for different types of aid to help decrease college costs, it will include a slideshow presentation to begin and time for Q & A after. Refreshments will also be provided.
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International Lunch & Learn
February 5
12:15pm – 1:00pm
Wheeler Hall (Learning Commons)
Otero College’s international students present what makes their home country culture unique.
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Conversational Spanish Class
February 4, 12, 18 & 26
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Wheeler Hall (Learning Commons Collaborative Room)
Open to the Community, this conversation-based Spanish Language class is a great opportunity to connect with others while honing your Spanish Speaking skills.
For more information, contact the instructor, Cassandra Torres, at cassandra.torres-siefkas@otero.edu
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Otero Rattlers Home Games
This schedule is subject to change, please visit www.oterorattlers.com for the most up-to-date information!
February 14
Women’s Basketball
NORTHEASTERN VS OTERO
5:30pm
February 14
Men’s Basketball
NORTHEASTERN VS OTERO
7:30pm
February 15
Women’s Basketball
WESTERN NEBRASKA VS OTERO
1:00pm
February 15
Men’s Basketball
WESTERN NEBRASKA VS OTERO
3:00pm
February 25
Women’s Basketball
TRINIDAD STATE VS OTERO
5:00pm
February 25
Men’s Basketball
TRINIDAD STATE VS OTERO
7:00pm
February 28
Softball
WAYLAND BAPTIST VS OTERO
2:00pm / 4:00pm