In a joint effort, Seminole State College, the Brian Crawford Memorial, the City of Seminole and the Seminole Tourism Council will host the Seminole Hoops Classic Saturday, Dec. 22, and Sunday, Dec. 23, at the Reynolds Wellness Center. The event includes 30 elementary boys and girls teams from across the state, slated to play approximately 50 games. Continue reading “Seminole to Host Major Basketball Tournament”
Seminole State College student-athletes and coaches volunteered their time this week to wrap over 600 gifts for the upcoming Rotary Christmas Dinner. The presents will be distributed at the annual community dinner on Tuesday, December 25 at the Senior Citizen’s Heritage House at 210 W. College. Arrangements may also be made to have the gifts and meals delivered to homes by calling 405-382-3640 prior to Christmas Eve.
Seminole State College is currently working to develop a new multi-year strategic plan for the entire institution – a plan to help guide the development of new academic and sports programs, the physical needs of campus and related budget matters. It will also help SSC prepare for their upcoming Higher Learning Commission accreditation visit. Continue reading “Seminole State College Plans for the Future”
Seminole State College will host their annual “SSC Night at the Lights” event on Monday, December 3, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the community Snowman Wonderland Light Display showcased at Magnolia Park in Seminole. Continue reading “SSC to Host “Night at the Lights””
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin visited Seminole State College to deliver the keynote at the monthly Seminole Chamber of Commerce Forum Nov. 8. Before she gave her address, she took a moment to meet students in SSC’s Presidents Leadership Class. Continue reading “Governor Fallin Visits Seminole State College”
Seminole State College’s Leadership Development Class collected non-perishable food items for the Salvation Army before the holidays. All donated items were recently delivered to the Salvation Army and will be distributed throughout Seminole County for the Thanksgiving season. SSC Professor of History Marta Osby, who serves as the instructor for the course, said, “This is such an important project because it provides food to families in need during the holidays and beyond. It is a great opportunity for our students specifically, because it allows them to see how these vital contributions can impact the lives of those most in need.”
Members of Seminole State College’s President’s Leadership Class volunteered at the Oklahoma Regional Food Bank in Oklahoma City on Nov. 1. The students prepared packages of food that will be distributed to participating schools around the state. The bags contained approximately 10 different foods designed to provide nutrition and calories for chronically hungry children over the weekend. The group prepared enough food to fill 2,166 backpacks, with a total of 6,016 meals for hungry children. Continue reading “PLC Visit Food Bank 2018”
Several hundred kids and family members participated in Seminole State College’s 5th Annual Trick-or-Treat Trail on campus October 30. Tables were set up along the walking trails of Henderson Park with various SSC teams, organizations, students and employees who passed out candy to trick-or-treaters. Continue reading “SSC Welcomes Families on Trick or Treat Trail”
Sen. Jason Smalley and Rep. Kevin Wallace were recognized with the 2018 Distinguished Service Award for Higher Education during this week’s Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education meetings. Continue reading “Smalley, Wallace Recognized with Distinguished Higher Education Service Awards”