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SSC Leadership Students Visit the Gathering Place

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Pictured is the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class.

The Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class toured the Gathering Place public park in Tulsa on Oct. 5. The 66.5-acre park features unique playgrounds, gardens, trails, boat rentals, restaurants and hosts several concerts and outdoor events throughout the year.

Pictured are PLC students as they learn about the development of the park and current programming from Senior Vice President of Operations and Programming Cheryl Christensen.

During their visit, PLC students learned about the development of the park and current programming from Senior Vice President of Operations and Programming Cheryl Christensen. The students took a guided tour with volunteer docents who detailed facts about the park. Their trip concluded with a presentation on the history and importance of Route 66 from Ken Busby, the Executive Director and CEO of the Route 66 Alliance.

Pictured is SSC PLC student Kamryn Lydens, of Coweta, as she explores the Land of the River Giants attraction at the Gathering Place on Oct. 5.

SSC PLC student Kamryn Lydens, of Coweta, explores the Land of the River Giants attraction at the Gathering Place on Oct. 5.

Pictured (left to right): Faculty Member of the Year Crystal Bray, Professional Staff Member of the Year Kay Wallace and Classified Staff Member of the year Christie McKee were recognized for their achievements by SSC President Lana Reynolds at the 56th Annual OACC Conference on Oct. 6 at Tulsa Community College.

SSC Employees Recognized at Statewide Conference

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Three Seminole State College employees were honored at the 56th annual Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges Conference held on Oct. 6 at Tulsa Community College. During the event, Nursing Program Director Crystal Bray was named SSC Faculty Member of the Year, NASNTI Director Kay Wallace was named Professional Staff Member of the Year and Lead Custodian Christie McKee was named Classified Staff Member of the Year.

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SSC Educational Foundation Hosts Golf Tournament Fundraiser

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Pictured is an ariel view of cars and golf carts lined up and ready to hit the course during the Seminole State College Educational Foundation's 27th Annual Golf Tournament at the Jimmie Austin Golf Course.

The Seminole State College Educational Foundation hosted its 27th Annual Golf Tournament at the Jimmie Austin Golf Course in Seminole Sept. 29. This year’s event raised nearly $30,000 for student scholarships and campus capital projects. A total of 94 players, comprising 24 corporate teams, took to the links to show their support for the College.

Pictured, SSC Rural Business and Resources Director Danny Morgan and SSC Educational Foundation Chair Lance Wortham look on as Seminole City Manager Steve Saxon tees off.

SSC Rural Business and Resources Director Danny Morgan and SSC Educational Foundation Chair Lance Wortham look on as Seminole City Manager Steve Saxon tees off.

Pictured (left to right) SSC Educational Foundation Trustee Jim Hardin, SSC Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Bill Knowles and Foundation Trustee Doug Humphreys prepare hot dogs and brats for participants at the event.

Pictured (left to right) SSC Educational Foundation Trustee Jim Hardin, SSC Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Bill Knowles and Foundation Trustee Doug Humphreys prepare hot dogs and brats for participants at the event.

Pictured is NASNTI Director Kay Wallace (right) with “Killers of the Flower Moon” author David Grann (left) at a campus event on Sept. 21.

SSC NASNTI Program Awarded Supplemental Grant

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Seminole State College’s Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions (NASNTI) program has been awarded a supplemental grant award of $150,694. The grant proposal was written by NASNTI Director Kay Wallace and includes several initiatives to promote Native American language and culture.

“We are thrilled to receive this supplemental grant award,” Wallace said. “These initiatives will help us promote Native American language and culture and provide our students with unique opportunities to learn about their heritage.”

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SSC and ECU Come Together to Discuss Higher Ed Partnerships

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Pictured (left to right) are: Dr. Sarah Peters, ECU Associate Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies; Dr. Amanda Estey, SSC Vice President for Academic Affairs; Darrell Morrison, ECU Executive Vice President for Administration and Finance; Melanie Rinehart, SSC Vice President for Fiscal Affairs; ECU President Wendell Godwin; SSC President Lana Reynolds; ECU President Emeritus Hargrave; Dr. Bill Knowles, SSC Vice President for Student Affairs and Dr. Denver Stickrod, ECU Vice President of Enrollment Management.

Administrators from East Central University and Seminole State College met this week in Seminole to discuss possible collaborations, partnerships and opportunities for shared services between their institutions. The meeting was organized by former ECU President John Hargrave who serves as a Trustee for the SSC Educational Foundation. Pictured (left to right) are: Dr. Sarah Peters, ECU Associate Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies; Dr. Amanda Estey, SSC Vice President for Academic Affairs; Darrell Morrison, ECU Executive Vice President for Administration and Finance; Melanie Rinehart, SSC Vice President for Fiscal Affairs; ECU President Wendell Godwin; SSC President Lana Reynolds; ECU President Emeritus Hargrave; Dr. Bill Knowles, SSC Vice President for Student Affairs and Dr. Denver Stickrod, ECU Vice President of Enrollment Management.

Mobile Petting Zoo Makes Stop at SSC

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Pictured, SSC students interact with one of the many animals brought to campus by The Little Bitty Acres Mobile Petting Zoo.

The Little Bitty Acres Mobile Petting Zoo brought a wide variety of animals to Seminole State College on Sept. 26. Students and employees interacted with the animals in the courtyard outside of the E.T. Dunlap Student Union. The event was hosted by SSC Campus and Activities.

Pictured, Information Technology Technician Teresa Norman holds a chicken at the petting zoo on SSC’s campus on Sept. 26.

Information Technology Technician Teresa Norman holds a chicken at the petting zoo on SSC’s campus on Sept. 26.

Pictured is Photographer Matika Wilbur, who will present on Native language and culture at an event at SSC on Oct. 5.

Photographer to Illuminate Native Language and Culture at SSC Event

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Photographer Matika Wilbur will take to the stage to present “Celebrating Native Language and Culture” at Seminole State College’s Jeff Johnston Auditorium on Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event is sponsored by SSC’s Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions (NASNTI) federal grant program.

Wilbur, a visual storyteller hailing from the Swinomish and Tulalip peoples of coastal Washington, embarked on a journey in 2012 to change the way people perceive Native America through the power of photography.

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