SSC to Host AI Symposium on Native Language Preservation and Revitalization

September 10, 2024September 10, 2024Josh Hutton

Seminole State College will host an Artificial Intelligence Symposium on Thursday, Sept. 26, exploring AI’s innovative role in preserving and revitalizing Native American languages. The symposium is sponsored by SSC’s Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions (NASNTI) federal grant.

The event’s keynote speaker, Deidre Holmberg, Principal Tech Education Strategist at Amazon Web Services will deliver an address titled “GenAI and Education” from 10:10 to 11:15 a.m. in the Jeff Johnston Auditorium. The keynote will focus on generative AI’s growing role in education. Holmberg is an expert of the intersection of education and cloud technology. Her contributions to science and technology education have earned her a place in the Pacific Science Center Hall of Fame.

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Congresswoman Bice Speaks with Leadership Students at SSC

September 5, 2024Josh Hutton

In this photo, U.S. Congresswoman Stephanie Bice speaks to Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class students about her political journey and her day-to-day responsibilities in Washington D.C.

U.S. Congresswoman Stephanie Bice visited Seminole State College on Sept. 3. She spoke with President’s Leadership Class students about her political journey and her day-to-day responsibilities in Washington D.C. Students also had the opportunity to ask Congresswoman Bice questions at the close of her presentation.

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In this photo, Freshmen members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class pose for a group photo while attending a reception at the Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum on Aug. 27.

SSC Announces New President’s Leadership Class

August 28, 2024Josh Hutton

Seminole State College has selected 28 freshmen students for Class XVIII of the President’s Leadership Class. PLC is a two-year scholarship program created to help students develop leadership skills and provide personal and professional growth opportunities.

The leadership students, along with their parents, attended a reception held at the Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum on Tuesday, August 27, where College administrators and Eileen Castle, the Executive Director of the museum, spoke.

The scholarship program was established to provide educational classroom and extracurricular activities to enhance leadership skills of students. Responsibilities of PLC members include volunteering for community service programs and campus events.

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In this photo, SSC GEAR UP students pose for a group photo during their visit to Grambling State University in Grambling, Louisiana, during their 2023 summer trip.

SSC Receives $6.5 Million in GEAR UP Federal Grant

August 28, 2024August 28, 2024Josh Hutton

Seminole State College received notification this week from the U.S. Department of Education that it will receive $6.5 million through the “GEAR UP – Believe and Achieve” grant.

The grant will provide $934,400 annually over a seven-year period, beginning September 1, 2024.

This funding will serve approximately 1,168 students across 12 school districts, including Asher, Holdenville, Konawa, Maud, Moss, Okemah, Seminole, Strother, Tecumseh, Varnum, Wetumka, and Wewoka.

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State Farm Donates Printers to SSC

August 23, 2024Josh Hutton

In this picture, left to right, State Farm Agent and SSC Educational Foundation Trustee Darren Frederick, SSC Chief Information Security Officer and IT Director Marc Hunter and SSC IT Technician Michael Murray pose for a photo.

State Farm Insurance of Seminole recently donated four multi-purpose printers to Seminole State College, enhancing the campus’s technological resources for students and faculty. Pictured (left to right): State Farm Agent and SSC Educational Foundation Trustee Darren Frederick, SSC Chief Information Security Officer and IT Director Marc Hunter and SSC IT Technician Michael Murray.

SSC Welcomes Students Back to Campus

August 22, 2024Josh Hutton

In this photo, Freshman Kara Doan of Little Elm, Texas (left), and sophomore McKenna Ingram of Bristow enjoy the pretzel bar provided by SSC Student Activities.

With classes beginning Aug. 19, Seminole State College welcomed students back with a wide range of free campus activities throughout the week. Freshman Kara Doan of Little Elm, Texas (left), and sophomore McKenna Ingram of Bristow enjoy the pretzel bar provided by SSC Student Activities.

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The Methods of AI in Preserving and Revitalizing Native Language

August 19, 2024September 9, 2024Josh Hutton

Seminole State College NASNTI (Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions) is a federally funded grant program. While SSC is a nontribal institution, Seminole State College (SSC) does have a significant Native American student population, which qualifies the college for this federal grant. Last year, SSC was also awarded a supplemental grant to support the revitalization and preservation of Native American Language. Part of the supplemental grant funds have been allocated to sponsor an Artificial Intelligence Symposium, featuring innovations in AI and its aid in preserving and revitalizing Native languages.

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Students Settle in During SSC Move-In Day

August 16, 2024Josh Hutton

In this photo, Leah Choate (left) of Seminole helps her friend SSC freshman Hanah Upchurch (right) move into her dorm.

Seminole State College welcomed campus residents, their family and friends for Move-In Day on Aug. 16. Students gathered their belongings and settled into their dorm rooms in the Roesler and Seminole Nation Residential Learning Centers. Classes begin Monday, Aug. 19. Enrollment remains open until Aug. 23. Pictured: Leah Choate (left) of Seminole helps her friend SSC freshman Hanah Upchurch (right) move into her dorm.

SSC freshman and softball team member Olivia Brown of Collinsville puts the finishing touches on her new dorm room

SSC Leadership Students Engage in Campus-Wide Scavenger Hunt

August 16, 2024Josh Hutton

Posing for a group photo are PLC students. Pictured left to right are Hanlon Gottschalk of Prague, Bradley Ruby of Oklahoma City, Logan Hill of Edmond, Zoe Trenchard of Lewisville, Texas, Audra Provaznik of Seminole and Addison Pringle of Shawnee.

Seminole State College welcomed the incoming freshman class of President’s Leadership Class students at an orientation event on Aug. 16. Following an overview of the scholarship program, students embarked on a campus-wide scavenger hunt to familiarize themselves with the campus. PLC students pictured (left to right): Hanlon Gottschalk of Prague, Bradley Ruby of Oklahoma City, Logan Hill of Edmond, Zoe Trenchard of Lewisville, Texas, Audra Provaznik of Seminole and Addison Pringle of Shawnee.

PLC students pose in front of a statue created by Kelly Haney. Pictured (left to right): Reeve Ross of Locust Grove, Clayton Moore of Norman, Jett Farmer (front) of Choctaw, Brayden Harpole (back) of Burkburnett, Texas, and Gracie-Jane Lasiter of Eufaula.

Pictured left to right are Assistant Professor of English Paul Juhasz, Director of the Rural Business and Resources Center Danny Morgan, Admissions Clerk and VA School Certification Officer Stacey Foster, Director of NASNTI Kay Wallace, Softball Head Coach Amber Flores and Women’s Soccer Head Coach Dan Hill.

SSC Honors Six Employees for Outstanding Achievements at Fall In-Service

August 15, 2024August 28, 2024Josh Hutton

At the Fall 2024 Employee In-Service held at Seminole State College on Aug. 14, six employees were recognized for their outstanding contributions during the previous academic year. Themed “Building Brighter Tomorrows,” the In-Service event celebrated these individuals in a special segment titled “Stargazing,” which spotlighted their achievements.

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