SSC Set to Hold Virtual Commencement Ceremony

May 4, 2020May 4, 2020admin

Seminole State College will hold its’ 87^th Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 8, for students completing coursework requirements for their degree programs. Due to the Campus’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic, traditional Commencement Exercises scheduled in the Raymond Harber Field House on the campus of Seminole State College have been cancelled. Instead, the graduation ceremony will be held virtually at the original time of 10:30 a.m. on the College’s website, sscok.edu. Continue reading “SSC Set to Hold Virtual Commencement Ceremony” →

Large group of Faculty,Staff & Students.

SSC Hosts HLC Appreciation Celebration Event

March 3, 2020March 3, 2020admin

Seminole State College hosted the HLC Appreciation Celebration event on March 2 at the E.T. Dunlap Student Union. Faculty, staff, students and community supporters gathered to commemorate the conclusion of the Higher Learning Commission site visit. The site visit marked the last step of the College’s recent accreditation process. Attendees enjoyed cake, punch and a free photo booth. President Lana Reynolds thanked everyone for their hard work during the accreditation process and presented flowers to the Coordinator of Accreditation and Language Arts and Humanities Division Chair Jessica Isaacs. Continue reading “SSC Hosts HLC Appreciation Celebration Event” →

SSC Hosts Financial Aid Chow Down

February 25, 2020February 26, 2020admin

The Seminole State Financial Aid Department recently teamed up with the Student Support Services (SSS) and STEM Student Support Services (STEM SSS) grants to provide “Chow Down with Financial Aid.” The informal event was provided in a relaxed atmosphere so students could have informational dialogue with financial aid staff. Pizza was provided to the students after a brief presentation about the best practices for applying for scholarships. More specific practices that were discussed included establishing references, citing activities, perusing legitimate web sites and reviewing the SSC scholarship application. Students also played an online quiz game. Continue reading “SSC Hosts Financial Aid Chow Down” →

SSC students gather for a group photo in front of the State Capitol following Feb. 11’s “Higher Ed Day” program.

SSC Delegation Attends Higher Ed Day

February 12, 2020February 14, 2020admin

Seminole State College student Kimberly Cotter spoke to state leaders during the “Higher Education Day” program at the Capitol in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Feb. 11. She, alongside students Ruth Herman, East Central University, and Natanya Hernandez, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, shared how higher education at Oklahoma’s public colleges and universities has positively impacted their lives. A large delegation of campus and community leaders representing Seminole State College attended. The event, sponsored by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE), is held annually to demonstrate grassroots support for Higher Education funding. Continue reading “SSC Delegation Attends Higher Ed Day” →

Honoring MLK Day

January 21, 2020January 21, 2020admin

In honor of Martin Luther King Day, Seminole State College hosted a special MLK program on Jan. 16 featuring guest speaker Judge Tammy Kemp of the Texas 204th District Court. During her presentation, “My Journey to the Courtroom,” Judge Kemp discussed her path to becoming a judge and all of her experiences along the way. She recently presided over the controversial case of Amber Guyer, a former Dallas policewoman who was tried for the murder of Botham Jean. Judge Kemp is a native of Wewoka, Oklahoma. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Oklahoma. After graduating law school, she worked as an Assistant Attorney General and an Assistant Secretary of State for the State of Oklahoma, before relocating to the Dallas area. Continue reading “Honoring MLK Day” →

SSC Set to Honor MLK Day

January 13, 2020January 17, 2020admin

In honor of Martin Luther King Day, Seminole State College will host a special MLK program on campus Thursday, January 16.

The event will feature guest speaker Judge Tammy Kemp of the Texas 204^th District Court. The event will begin at 11:00 a.m. inside the Jeff Johnston Fine Arts Center on campus and is free and open to the public. Continue reading “SSC Set to Honor MLK Day” →

SSC Hosts Appreciation Luncheon for the Seminole Pink Ladies

December 12, 2019December 17, 2019admin

Seminole State College hosted an Appreciation Luncheon for members of the Seminole Pink Ladies hospital volunteer association on Wednesday. For decades, the group has provided scholarships for nursing students at the College. The event was attended by 35, including Pink Ladies and representatives of Alliance Health of Seminole and Seminole State College. Continue reading “SSC Hosts Appreciation Luncheon for the Seminole Pink Ladies” →

SSC to Host “Night at the Lights”

November 22, 2019December 6, 2019admin

Seminole State College will host their annual “SSC Night at the Lights” event on Monday, December 2, 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”” →

Concert Pianist Peter Simon Visits SSC

November 19, 2019November 21, 2019admin

Peter Simon Performs at SSC

Concert pianist Peter Simon plays a selection from his “Classy Piano Favorites” at Seminole State College on Nov. 18. Many SSC students, employees and community members were in attendance to hear Simon play the music of Brahms, Mozart, Beethoven and several others. Continue reading “Concert Pianist Peter Simon Visits SSC” →

International Concert Pianist Peter Simon to Perform at SSC

November 11, 2019November 14, 2019admin

Concert pianist Peter Simon will entertain area residents at a free public concert at Seminole State College on Monday evening, November 18. The “Classy Piano Favorites” program will begin at 7 p.m. in the Utterback Ballroom of the Enoch Kelly Haney Center on campus. Continue reading “International Concert Pianist Peter Simon to Perform at SSC” →