Community Outreach and Events

Overview

Central Ohio Technical College strives to support and empower students to develop the knowledge, skills, values and abilities needed to become engaged participants and leaders in their local communities. And, by investing in partnerships with our community neighbors, we invest in our own future.

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One Book, One Community

One Book, One Community is a community book club hosted by The Ohio State University at Newark and Central Ohio Technical College. This program is open to the public and available for free thanks to the Melissa Warner Bow endowed fund.

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Independence Day Concert and Fireworks

In collaboration with our generous community sponsors, the Gilbert Reese Family Foundation, Central Ohio Technical College and The Ohio State University at Newark warmly welcome you to the Independence Day Concert and Fireworks held annually on July 3. The evening’s celebration begins with live music and local food vendors leading up to the crowd-favorite fireworks display.

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Public Art

Statues on the Newark Campus

Our campus is filled with public art, including 19 life-size bronze sculptures, most of which have been generously donated by J. Gilbert and Louella H. Reese, through their Thomas J. Evans Foundation. Take a walking tour of campus to see them all, or enjoy the images below.

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2019 Legends of Loyalty

COTC Legends of Loyalty

The Legends of Loyalty award was established by the Office of the President to identify and recognize the recipients’ dedication and commitment to the college. It spotlights individuals who have, over the years, made a significant impact on the history of the college, and have gone above and beyond their required duties and proven unselfish allegiance.

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The John Gilbert Reese Center

Conference and Event Facility

Offering unparalleled, customized service in concert with state-of-the art technology, the beautifully designed John Gilbert Reese Center is the ideal site for you next event.

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Watch Us Grow

$75 million invested in facilities since 2017

Our donors have a tremendous impact on the quality of our programs, teaching and facilities. The campus has a history of community and alumni support, which has been a great factor in its growth and development.