Oregon Poet Laureate Helps Give ‘Rise’ to COCC’s Poetry Month

Oregon Poet Laureate Helps Give ‘Rise’ to COCC’s Poetry Month

Central Oregon Community College (COCC) is celebrating National Poetry Month this April with a “Rise” theme and a visit from Oregon Poet Laureate Ellen Waterston, April 16-17, to include a series of readings and events at the Bend, Redmond and Prineville campuses, with some livestreaming options available at the Madras and Prineville campuses. The college’s Poetry Month also includes two “Rise to the Occasion” poetry slam competitions, April 23 …