Seminole State College will commemorate Constitution Day with a special presentation by Social Sciences Division Chair and Professor of Government Jeffrey Christiansen on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 12 p.m. in the Haney Center Lecture Hall. Entitled “The Story of the Bill of Rights,” the talk will explore the historical roots of civil liberties, the drafting and ratification of the first ten amendments and their evolving application over the past 200 years. Complimentary pocket-sized U.S. Constitutions will be provided. The event is free and open to the public. Pictured: Christiansen speaks at last year’s Constitution Day event.
Students fill the Jeff Johnston Auditorium during Seminole State College’s New Student Orientation on Aug. 16. The program introduced campus technology, financial aid and student support resources, and offered time to connect with faculty and staff. Classes began at SSC on Aug. 18, but enrollment remains open through Aug. 22.SSC Student Support Services/SSS STEM Director Jana Wilson-Byrd (left) and President Lana Reynolds (right) welcomed students as the New Student Orientation event began.“Pick Your Professor,” a game-show skit where a student interviews professors to find the best fit for their learning style, takes the stage during New Student Orientation on Aug. 16. Pictured, from left: Director of Communications Josh Hutton, Student Support Services Tutor Shannon Bennett, Assistant Professor of Business and Education Brad Schatzel, Student Support Services Advisor Megan Goff and Director of Community Relations Kim Pringle.
Incoming students and their families will gather at Seminole State College’s Jeff Johnston Fine Arts Auditorium for New Student Orientation on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will feature sessions on financial aid, campus technology, student resources and opportunities to connect with faculty, staff and peers before the fall semester begins.
Seminole State College will welcome incoming students and their families to campus for New Student Orientation on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Jeff Johnston Fine Arts Auditorium.
The annual event is designed to help students transition into college life, connect with campus resources and start the semester with confidence.
The day will begin at 11 a.m. with a joint welcome for students and parents in the Jeff Johnston Fine Arts Auditorium. At 11:30 a.m., parents will move to Social Sciences Room 104 for a session titled Financial Aid 101, while students remain in the auditorium for Slay the Classroom, a presentation on utilizing campus technology and tips for academic success.
At 12:20 p.m., students and parents will reunite in the auditorium for Know Your Resources = Know Your Power, a session focused on student support services and tools available to help them succeed.
From 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., attendees are invited to enjoy free snacks and socializing in the Boren Library.
“This orientation is a great opportunity for students to meet faculty and staff, ask questions, and get comfortable with our campus before classes begin,” SSC Student Support Services/SSS STEM Director Jana Wilson-Byrd said.
For more information, contact Wilson-Byrd at j.wilsonbyrd@sscok.edu. Classes begin at SSC on Aug. 18 and enrollment remains open through Aug. 22.
Seminole State College’s annual Kids on Campus summer camp returns with two sessions this year—June 16-19 and July 7-10, offering half-day and full-day programs for children ages 5 to 14.
Seminole State College will host its annual Kids on Campus summer camp across two sessions: June 16-19 and July 7-10. Camps will run daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering half-day or full-day options for children ages 5 to 14.
Seminole State College Business and Industry Training Coordinator Talina Lee (right) experiences a hands-on demonstration of a charcoal mud face mask, led by Natural Remedies class instructor Jacqueline Bourne (left) on May 15. The community course, “Natural Beauty: Where Nature Meets Self-Care,” explored holistic methods for enhancing hair, skin and nail health. Students also created essential oil salt scrubs during the session. Lee coordinates a range of non-credit courses for the public through the College’s Business and Industry department.
The Seminole State College baseball team, holding the No. 1 seed in the Region II bracket, will play the winner of Game One (Connors State vs. Rose State) on Thursday, May 8, at 7 p.m. at the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex in Seminole. The double-elimination tournament continues through May 11.The Seminole State College softball team, ranked No. 1 in the Region II bracket, will face No. 8 seed NOC-Enid in their opening game of the NJCAA South-Central District Tournament on Wednesday, May 7, at 4 p.m. in Piedmont, Oklahoma. The tournament runs through May 10, with the winner advancing to the NJCAA DI Softball World Series.
Seminole State College’s baseball and softball teams are set to compete in their respective NJCAA Division I postseason tournaments this week. For updates, brackets and live stream links, visit sscok.edu.
Seminole State College President Lana Reynolds (left) and SSC Educational Foundation Chair Mark Schell (right) present the Distinguished Service Award to Dr. Brad Walck during the SSC Educational Foundation’s 30th Annual Spring Recognition Banquet on May 1. Walck was honored for his 22 years of service at SSC, where he held several roles including Vice President for Student Affairs and Head Women’s Basketball Coach.
The Seminole State College Educational Foundation hosted its 30th Annual Spring Recognition Banquet on Thursday, May 1 in the Utterback Ballroom of the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. A crowd of 450 guests filled the venue, and the event raised just over $60,000—making it the most successful banquet in the event’s history.
The banquet serves as a major fundraiser and recognition event, honoring alumni, employees and students. This year, Phil Johnson and Karen Romine were inducted into the SSC Alumni Hall of Fame. The Distinguished Service Award was presented to longtime SSC administrator Dr. Brad Walck.
SSC Trojan’s Baseball and Softball are set to compete in their respective NJCAA Division I postseason tournaments this week. Updates, brackets and live stream links can be found here.
Seminole State College will hold its 92nd Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 9 at 10 a.m. in the Raymond Harber Field House on campus. The event will recognize students completing coursework requirements for their degree programs.
Oklahoma Speaker of the House Kyle Hilbert will serve as this year’s keynote speaker. Hilbert represents House District 29, which includes parts of Creek and Tulsa counties. At age 30, he is the youngest Speaker in Oklahoma history and only the second Republican Speaker under 31 nationwide since 1873.
Dr. John Hassell, Associate Professor of Software development at the OU Polytechnic Institute and SSC alumnus, spoke on the Jeff Johnston Fine Arts Auditorium stage during his presentation “AI Myths: A Clear Look at Artificial Intelligence” on April 23. Students, community members, faculty and staff attended the event, which was sponsored by the SSC STEM Division. Hassell’s talk explored common misconceptions about AI, including the ideas that it is conscious, unbiased or a cure-all for complex problems. He also discussed the differences between predictive and generative AI and emphasized the importance of data quality and human oversight.
