Seminole State College hosted a College Transfer Fair on Oct. 2. Students were able to speak with representatives from East Central University, Northeastern State University, the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma Baptist University, Southern Nazarene University, University of Central Oklahoma, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, Grand Canyon University, Oklahoma City University and the U.S. Air Force.
Seminole State College will host its second annual Military and Veteran Resource Fair on Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Utterback Ballroom, located inside the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. The event is free and open to the public.
The fair will feature more than 40 local and regional organizations dedicated to assisting active military members, veterans and their dependents. Attendees will have access to a wide range of services, including benefits information, healthcare resources, education claims and more.
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The Seminole State College Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institution’s (NASNTI) federal grant program hosted “The Methods of AI in Preserving and Revitalizing Native American Languages” symposium on Sept. 26. Deidre Holmberg (pictured) delivered the event’s keynote with a presentation on generative AI and education. Holmberg is the Principal Tech Education Strategist at Amazon Web Services.
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Seminole State College will celebrate Native American culture and heritage during its annual Tribal Fest on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the SSC campus and will feature a variety of activities, performances and local tribal resources.
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The Seminole State College Board of Regents reviewed bids for the institution’s sidewalk and drainage repairs, as well as a secured motor pool parking lot at their special meeting on Sept. 24.
Prior to the discussion of business items, President Lana Reynolds spoke about personnel changes, reported on enrollment numbers and presented SSC’s 2024 Annual Report publication to members of the Board. The Annual Report encapsulates the achievements, milestones, community partnerships and endeavors undertaken by the College over the past year. A digital version of the publication may be viewed at sscok.edu/news/annual-report.
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Members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class toured the Oklahoma State Capitol Dome on Sept. 19. During the tour, students met with State Senator Grant Green (District 28) and listened to presentations from representatives of the Oklahoma Academy and the Oklahoma State Election Board.
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The Little Bitty Acres Mobile Petting Zoo brought a wide variety of animals to Seminole State College on Sept. 18. 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.
SSC Adjunct Professor of Earth Sciences Kevin Blackwood and his daughters, Ember and Everly, play with baby goats at the event.
Seminole State College hosted a Constitution Day celebration on Sept. 17 in the Enoch Kelly Haney Center lecture hall. Social Sciences Division Chair and Professor of Government Jeffrey Christian served as the host of Constitution Jeopardy, where students answered questions related to the country’s founding document.
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The Seminole State College Educational Foundation hosted its 28th Annual Golf Tournament at the Jimmie Austin Golf Course in Seminole on Sept. 13. This year’s event raised nearly $38,000 for student scholarships and campus capital projects. A total of 116 players, comprising 29 teams, took to the links to show their support for the College.
Seminole City Manager Steve Saxon tees off during the Foundation’s golf fundraiser.
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The Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class visited the University of Central Oklahoma’s Boathouse and Challenge Course at Arcadia Lake on Sept. 12. Students worked together in a variety of teambuilding exercises, rope climbing and ziplining.
PLC freshmen Zane Cooper of McCurtain takes in the view high above the ground on the Challenge Course.
Following their visit to the UCO Boathouse, the PLC students enjoyed dinner at Pops alongside historic Route 66 in Arcadia. Students posed for a photo in front of the restaurant’s landmark 66-foot soda bottle structure.