New Alumni Coordinator

Juo Ting (Ro-Ting) Jennings now serves as the Coordinator of Annual Funds for the OCCC Alumni Association. Juo Ting values an accessible education for all, at an affordable price, and feels Oklahoma City Community College represents her personal values and beliefs. 

[“New Alumni Coordinator”; OCCC Official; February 17, 2022]

Learn more: OCCC Official

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Course About White Privilege Was Canceled At OCCC

Oklahoma City Community College canceled a course about White privilege for the summer semester of 2021 to avoid negative backlash after Oklahoma passed a bill about restricting discussion of race, racism, and gender in schools.

[“Scholars Assess the Backlash Against the Teaching of Critical Race Theory”; Diverse; February 22, 2022]

Learn more: Diverse

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OCCC Foundation Appoints Two Trustees

Two prominent local attorneys have been selected to serve on the Board of Trustees for the Foundation for Oklahoma City Community College: Donald B. Nevard and Anthony J. Hendricks each began a three-year term at the February meeting of the board.

[“OCCC Foundation Appoints Two Trustees”; OCCC Official; February 22, 2022]

Learn more: OCCC Official

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Salute to Excellence Awards Mixer at OCCC Visual Performing Arts Center

The Moore Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards ceremony to acknowledge the businesses and professionals in Moore was placed on Tuesday afternoon, February 22, at OCCC Visual Performing Arts Center.

[“Moore Chamber Celebrates Business Community Excellence At Inaugural Award Mixer”; The Norman Transcript; February 23, 2022]

Learn more: The Norman Transcript