Enrichment Activities

COD offers various co-curricular events to enrich student learning opportunities outside the normal classroom setting.  

Celebrating Diversity ─ The College has several events and activities to celebrate diversity, including International Day/Week celebrations and Council on Diversity activities celebrating gender equity and ethnic heritage. These events are open to all students, exposing them to the rewards of cultural awareness and diversity.

Live Performances ─ The College offers several plays, musical performances, and cultural events for student and staff participation and enjoyment throughout the year. Students can participate as performers, set designers, and stage crew. Theater performances occur in Theatre Too, the Pollock Theatre, and the McCallum Theatre while many student government and club activities will often include live concerts in outdoor venues.

Art Exhibits ─ The Walter N. Marks Center for the Arts offers regular art shows featuring student, faculty, and professional artists.

Student Publications ─ The Chaparral, the student-run newspaper, allows students to hone their journalism and media skills in a real-world setting. It is an online news platform entirely managed by students with guidance from a faculty advisor. Additionally, faculty members in the Communication Division support students in publishing The Solstice, a creative writing and poetry journal that fosters intellectual growth and showcases the development of students' writing skills and creativity.

Student Radio Station, COD Roadrunner Radio ─ In association with the College of the Desert's broadcast announcing, writing, and podcasting/radio production courses, students gain hands-on experience in media broadcasting at COD Roadrunner Radio. They create multimedia content, schedule automated programs, conduct live shows, cover remote events, and stream over the Internet. Programming includes unique music genres, cultural commentary, news, comedy, and talk shows. COD Roadrunner Radio is the Coachella Valley's national award-winning college and community radio station, serving as a platform for students & faculty, rising artists, and the greater Coachella Valley community.