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This fall, every Thursday evening from Aug. 26 to Oct. 14 two unique OCCC courses are offered through the OKC Downtown College.These courses examine museum collections and the behind-the-scenes operations.
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Starting June 14, Student Life is airing a live web stream of the soccer games for students in the Student Union. Popcorn also will be offered. The schedule for games
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Students in the GED program will celebrate at 6:30 p.m. Friday in the General Dining area of the College Union. Thirty-five to 96 students who will receive diplomas. For more
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To the editor:
I was a bit disappointed to hear of all OCCC’s budget woes in the latest edition of the Pioneer. It seems there are several places we could save money that have not been addressed.
First off, how many times have you visited a classroom or office on campus that was extremely cold? The vents in my office routinely blow at anywhere from 64 to 70 degrees.
When I was a student here, I always brought a jacket (even in the summer) because classrooms were so cold. I understand that air circulation is an issue, but does the air have to be so cold?
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A Florida University administrator with a penchant for fixing old sports cars was named OCCC’s new Vice President of Community Development recently.
Steven Bloomberg, executive director of Community Development from Florida Gulf Coast University, said he plans to promote community development through cultural and recreational classes and activities.
Bloomberg said the first thing on his agenda will be to get acclimated and to help the members of his division.
“As an administrator, my job is to ensure that the students receive the best educational experience possible,” Bloomberg said.
He also will supervise the directors of the Capitol Hill Center, Career Transitions Program, Community Outreach and Education, Cultural Programs, Recreation and Fitness and the extension agent of the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance.
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E-mail has replaced the formal business letter in today’s contemporary office, said Penny Hampton, Professional Development director.
Hampton guided students through how to write an e-mail June 8 during a summer workshop “The Anatomy of an E-mail.”
She stressed the importance of being aware of grammer and other mechanics of communication.
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English professor Stephen Morrow was commended recently for promoting peace on campus and in Oklahoma City.
As the sponsor for the OCCC Advocates of Peace for six years, Morrow has been an influential and positive role model, his students and club members said.
“I try to hold a safe space for our students who are advocates, and lend my support in all of their wonderful ideas,” Morrow said.
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Throughout June and July, OCCC is offering swimming lessons to students and other individuals from 18 months to adults. The cost is $30 per person.
The lessons will consist of seven divisions based on the skill of the swimmer: Parent/Tot, Preschool, School Age Beginners, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Adult.
According to the Recreation and Fitness website, a participant can be placed in a specific class level after careful review.
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Faustino “Tino” Ceballos Jr., a 34-year old business, political science, and pre-law OCCC graduate, recently won the President’s Volunteer Service Award for assisting with Oklahoma City humanities programs.
The award is signed by the president of the United States and is meant to encourage others to participate in a volunteer service.
Ceballos said he is happy about the award.
“I feel highly motivated and excited,” Ceballos said.
Ceballos he said he has been volunteering at local churches and parks before he began college at OCCC.
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