College of the Mainland has many exciting upcoming events, and the community is invited to join! For a campus map, visit www.com.edu/contact-us/campus-map.html.
¿Me Voy o Me Quedo?
The COM Art Gallery presents ¿Me Voy o Me Quedo? by Juan De Dios Mora, exploring themes of culture and identity.
- Display Date: now – Sept. 18
- Closing Reception & Artist Talk: Thursday, Sept. 18 at noon
- Gallery Hours: Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Location: COM Fine Arts Building
- Free and open to the public.
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
This touching play follows Edward, a china rabbit doll, on a journey through love, loss and connection after being lost at sea. Adapted from Kate DiCamillo’s beloved novel, it is a powerful story for audiences of all ages.
- Opening night: Thursday, Sept. 4
- Run Date: Thursday, Sept. 4 – Sunday, Sept. 21
- Show Days: Thursdays – Sundays
- Location: COM Fine Arts Building
- Learn more: com.edu/com-theatre
Patriot Day
Join COM as we honor the lives lost on the 24th anniversary of September 11. This event also recognizes our first responders and future first responders.
- Date: Thursday, Sept. 11
- Time: 9 a.m.
- Location: COM Student Center
- Recognizing first responders and future first responders.
Cultura. Comunidad. Justicia.
Watch The Chicano Squad documentary and take part in a meaningful discussion on justice and representation.
- Date: Tuesday, Sept. 16
- Time: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
- Location: COM Student Center
- Free food while supplies last
Fiesta Comunidad
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a FREE community festival filled with live performances, cultural activities and family-friendly fun!
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 20
- Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Location: COM – Parking Lot F
- Activities, performances and family-friendly fun celebrating Hispanic culture
- Details: com.edu/fiesta
Liftoff with Latino Legends
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with NASA Astronaut Joseph Acaba as he shares how resilience shaped his journey from Puerto Rico to space exploration.
- Date: Tuesday, Sept. 23
- Time: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
- Location: COM Student Center
- Free food while supplies last
College Fair
Meet with top colleges from across Texas and explore transfer opportunities, areas of study and more. Open to students and the community.
- Date: Tuesday, Sept. 23
- Time: 1 – 3 p.m.
- Location: COM Student Center
Meet the President
Get to know COM’s new president, Dr. Helen Castellanos Brewer. Hear from faculty, staff and students about exciting things happening at COM.
- Date: Thursday, Sept. 25
- Time: 3 – 5 p.m.
- Location: COM Administration Building Board Room
