Hundreds of little ghosts and goblins (and other fascinating costumed trick-or-treaters) visited Seminole State College to load up on candy Thursday night on the trails in Henderson Park on campus. Faculty, staff and student organizations donated candy and dressed up in Halloween attire to treat community children. The annual event returned after a two-year break due to the COVID pandemic.
Two Seminole State College employees were recognized for their hard work and dedication during the monthly Seminole Chamber of Commerce Forum on Oct. 20. Professor of History and Student Success Coordinator Dr. Steve Bolin was honored as “Faculty Member of the Month” and Admissions Clerk and VA School Certifying Officer Stacey Foster as “Staff Member of the Month.”
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The Seminole State College Educational Foundation welcomed three new trustees during their quarterly meeting on Oct. 19. President and CEO of the Avedis Foundation Dr. Kathy Laster, Director of Kontoor Brands-Wrangler Fulfillment Center Ray McQuiston and Arvest Community Bank President of Shawnee Brian Nave have all been selected to serve as members on the Foundation Board. All were appointed to serve three-year terms.
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Seminole State College student organizations and offices will host a campus and community “Trick or Treat” event Thursday night, Oct. 27, in Henderson Park on campus. Stations will be set up by students and employees to pass out candy between 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on the walking trail surrounding campus ponds.
The event is free and open to the public. Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes and visit the various stations.
“Trick or Treat on the Trail” is coordinated by the college’s Student Life office and organized by Director of Residential Life and Student Activities Melinda Sims. For more information, contact Sims at m.sims@sscok.edu.
The Seminole State College Board of Regents met Oct. 20 to review the College’s annual external audit report and approve a new responsible use information technology policy.
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On Thursday, Oct. 20, hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex. Continue reading “Hundreds Attend Grand Opening of Sports Complex”
Concert pianist Dr. Peter Simon will entertain area residents at a free public concert Tuesday, October 25, 2022, on Seminole State College’s campus. The “Music and Poetry of Love” program will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Utterback Ballroom of the Enoch Kelly Haney Center.
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Seminole State College will host two evening events as part of their Reach Higher: Reconnect Week programming from Oct. 24-28. The two events are catered to working adults who are looking to complete their degrees.
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The Seminole State College Educational Foundation will host a grand opening event for the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex on Oct. 20 from 3 to 6 p.m. A ribbon cutting will be held at 3:15 p.m. The celebration is open to the public and will feature exhibition baseball and soccer games, as well as food trucks and music.
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Two Seminole State College employees were honored at the 54th annual Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges Conference held on Oct. 7 at Oklahoma City Community College. During the event, SSC Human Resources Director Holly Wilson-Byrd was recognized as Professional Staff Member of the Year and Professor of Psychology Christal Knowles was named Faculty Member of the Year for the College.
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