Pioneer Editor – Page 538

Author: Pioneer Editor

He said: Better acting makes ‘Eclipse’ best ‘Twilight’ film so far

July 12, 2010June 17, 2015 Pioneer Editor 0

Thousands of fans are flocking into theaters to see “Eclipse,” and those fans will not be disappointed because it is easily the best movie in the the “Twilight” saga so far.

The third installment continues the heavy use of character-driven plot lines that made the first two movies work so well.

But it also has the added draw of being the first movie in the series to show the vampires and werewolves in full-out, no-holds-barred warfare.

Nominations sought for Alumni Hall of Fame

July 12, 2010June 17, 2015 Pioneer Editor 0

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2010 Alumni Hall of Fame, said Pat Berryhill, Institutional Advancement executive director.

Berryhill said nominees must have graduated from OCCC and had a positive impact on the community. Anyone can nominate a graduate for the award, she said.

“Faculty, staff, fellow students, community members — they’re all more than welcome,” Berryhill said.

College for Kids fourth, fifth graders perform ‘Cinderella’

July 12, 2010June 17, 2015 Pioneer Editor 0

A group of fourth and fifth graders in the College for Kids Musical Theatre Camp produced and performed “Cinderella” June 25 in the OCCC Bruce Owen Theater, said Joe Salter, class instructor.

Salter said seven musical numbers, including solo performances and group ensembles, were performed during the show. He said each musical number was accompanied by dancing.

An audience filled with parents, family members and friends cheered on the children during the 45-minute show.

Job and Career Power

July 9, 2010June 18, 2015 Pioneer Editor 0

Question: How can students learn about interviewing for jobs?
Answer: Please visit the office of Student Employment and Career Services for a variety of helpful resources.

First, I highly recommend registering at www.occc.optimalresume.com and utilizing the Optimal Interview Prep Module. You may select from nine types (behavioral, screening, panel, etc.) of interviews or build your own interview for the particular career field you seek to enter.

Credit card debt can send students into tailspin

July 9, 2010June 17, 2015 Pioneer Editor 0

OCCC Counselor Jenna Howard said more than 50 percent of the students who come to her asking for advice do so because they are stressed out over financial troubles — much of that caused by credit card debt.

“I think a lot of people in debt feel like they’re in a hole they can’t dig out of,” Howard said.

Debt a growing problem for college students

July 9, 2010June 17, 2015 Pioneer Editor 0

Jennifer Wallis, vice president of Consumer Credit Counseling Service in Oklahoma City, said although there are new laws in place that force a consumer to prove that they can afford a credit card, debt is still a big problem for students.

“Financial problems are the number one reason people drop out of college,” Wallis said.

Retreat to focus on leadership, networking

July 9, 2010June 17, 2015 Pioneer Editor 0

Student Life will hold its annual clubs and organizations retreat Aug. 13 to 15 at Quartz Mountain Resort in Lone Grove, Okla., said Darin Behara, Student Life director. Anyone is welcome to participate.

The retreat will offer instruction about leadership skills to students and faculty, and help everyone connect and network with each other before the upcoming fall semester, Behara said.

Wellness programs building momentum

July 9, 2010June 17, 2015 Pioneer Editor 0

Throughout the month of July, students, non-students, faculty and staff now have various opportunities to increase their health and strength through a series of Wellness Center class sessions throughout areas of the Wellness Center.

Designated rooms on campus are offering Boot Camp, Pilates, Zumba, Spinning and Combo Aerobics through July 28.

Children experience hands-on learning

July 9, 2010June 25, 2015 Pioneer Editor 0

Children in OCCC’s Child Development Center and Lab School are learning about light and shadow, hats, pets and senses this week, said Lisa Jones, Early Childhood Development teacher.

The center is divided into four classes, Preschool A and B, and Infant and Toddler A and B, Jones said.

Parenting course scheduled to launch in the fall semester

July 9, 2010June 17, 2015 Pioneer Editor 0

OCCC will offer a parenting class starting this fall to teach students how to raise children throughout the first 18 years of their lives.

The 16-week course is scheduled 1 to 1:50 p.m. Mondays beginning Aug. 23.

The parenting class is the brainchild of Cecilia Pittman, Child Development Program director.