Tag March 2023

Posing for a photo are SSC Nursing students who presented at the Wewoka High School were (pictured left to right): Courtney Mathis, Connor Martin, Dusten Lancaster, Gisela Williams and Christy Bailey.

SSC Nursing Students Present at Wewoka High School

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Seminole State College nursing students recently visited Wewoka High School to present to students about general wellness and personal care. This was an opportunity for the nursing students to practice the skills involved with educating the public.

“This can be a hard skill to master and teaching in a public setting can be very scary. Being able to teach in a variety of settings, including schools is important for nurses to learn,” Assistant Professor of Health Sciences Ann Benson said. “We are so appreciative of Wewoka Public Schools and School Counselor Randi Bellinger for allowing us to come.”

Each high school student in attendance was provided a goodie bag of wellness items from the nursing students.

SSC President’s Leadership Class Tours Okla. Bureau of Narcotics

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The Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class toured the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs in Oklahoma City on March 9. Mark Woodward (left), OBN Public Information and Education Officer, and Agent Anthony Moore (right) spoke with the students about a wide array of activities the OBN tackles, including the monitoring of marijuana grow operations in the state, safe disposal of prescription and illegal substances, as well as various training for officers within OBN.

The Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class toured the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs in Oklahoma City on March 9. Mark Woodward (left), OBN Public Information and Education Officer, and Agent Anthony Moore (right) spoke with the students about a wide array of activities the OBN tackles, including the monitoring of marijuana grow operations in the state, safe disposal of prescription and illegal substances, as well as various training for officers within OBN.

Agent Shaun Manes (left) demonstrated how OBN utilizes drones in investigations. PLC students also learned about the K9 program and heard from OBN Director Donnie Anderson, OBN Agents Anthony Moore, Dallas Lang, Attorney General Office Agents Christopher Culbreath and Brent Green.

Agent Shaun Manes (left) demonstrated how OBN utilizes drones in investigations. PLC students also learned about the K9 program and heard from OBN Director Donnie Anderson, OBN Agents Anthony Moore, Dallas Lang, Attorney General Office Agents Christopher Culbreath and Brent Green.

Seminole State College Professors of History Jeffrey Christiansen (left) and Marta Osby (centered) volunteered at The Academy of Seminole’s first History Fair, organized by TAOS History Instructor Kyle Moore (right), on March 7.

SSC Professors Judge TAOS History Fair

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Seminole State College History Professors Jeffrey Christiansen and Marta Osby volunteered their time to judge the first History Fair held by The Academy of Seminole (TAOS) on March 7.

The two judges scored 55 different exhibits and read and scored 34 research papers. The event was overseen by Kyle Moore, who organized the event and serves as history instructor at the Academy.

“Our history fair was a smashing success, and we could not have done this without their help. I cannot thank them enough for their generosity and expertise. Marta and Jeffrey went above and beyond for us,” Moore said.

The students were judged according to their grades with winners for each grade along with an overall “Grand” winner. The categories of different types of submissions included exhibits, research papers, websites, and documentaries. The subject of the fair was “Civil Rights and Minorities’ Contributions to Society.” Two other SSC history faculty members, Dr. Steve Bolin and Division Chair Sam Rivera, also supported the event and scored a portion of the papers.

Native Language Conference to Be Held at SSC

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Preserving language is an intricate and vital part of Indigenous communities. Native communities are constantly seeking innovative ways to preserve their language. To continue championing Indigenous communities, the Seminole State College NASNTI Program has been awarded a supplemental grant to aid in the initiative of Native language revivification. Continue reading “Native Language Conference to Be Held at SSC” →

(Pictured left to right) SSC language arts and humanities professors Paul Juhasz, Yasminda Choate and Dr. Andrew Davis recently presented at the Southwest Popular and American Culture Conference

SSC Professors Present at Conference

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Three Seminole State College language arts and humanities professors presented at the 2023 Southwest Popular and American Culture Conference during the week of Feb. 21-25. The mission of the SWPACA is to promote an innovative and nontraditional academic movement in humanities and social sciences celebrating America’s cultural heritages. The annual conference provides an outlet for scholars, writers, and others interested in popular/American culture to share ideas in a professional atmosphere and increase awareness and improve public perceptions of America’s cultural traditions and diverse populations.

Assistant Professor of English Paul Juhasz, author of “Ronin,” which was nominated for the Oklahoma Book Award in 2022, read from his most recent prose poetry collection; “Inner Life of Comics.” The collection was published by Turning Plow Press in the fall 2022. Associate Professor of English Yasminda Choate read her most recent non-fiction humor essay, “Please Don’t Call Me Pretty,” and Associate Professor of English Dr. Andrew Davis presented his academic research, “Transnational Queer Cinema and Its Audiences: Analyzing Circumstance and Its Marketing and Reception.” In addition to their representation of SSC with well-received presentations, the three attended sessions throughout the week, learning about recent scholarship in popular culture and pedagogy within the humanities. Their participation in the conference was generously funded through the faculty professional development fund.

SSC President and Student Read at Wilson Elementary

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Seminole State College President Lana Reynolds and SSC President’s Leadership Class student Hailey Wallace, a sophomore from Wellston, read to Wilson Elementary School students.

Seminole State College President Lana Reynolds and SSC President’s Leadership Class student Hailey Wallace, a sophomore from Wellston, were among several community guest readers to visit Wilson Elementary School this week.

Seminole State College President Lana Reynolds and SSC President’s Leadership Class student Hailey Wallace, a sophomore from Wellston, are pictured reading “If I Ran the Zoo” by Dr. Seuss, to Mrs. Sonia Scott’s third grade class.

Reynolds and Wallace stopped by Mrs. Sonia Scott’s third grade class to read “If I Ran the Zoo” by Dr. Seuss on March 2. The reading was part of the national birthday celebration of the children’s book author and “Read Across America” week.