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Pictured is one of the many sponsored tables set up to hand out candy during SSC's Trick or treat trail. This table is being ran by ssc employees dressed as the three witches from the movie, Hocus Pocus.

SSC to Host Trick or Treat Trail

Josh Hutton

Seminole State College student organizations and offices will host its annual Trick or Treat Trail event on Thursday, Oct. 26, in Henderson Park on campus. Stations will be set up by students and employees to pass out candy between 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on the walking trail surrounding campus ponds.

The event is free and open to the public. Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes and visit the various stations.

Trick or Treat Trail is coordinated by the college’s Student Life office and organized by Director of Residential Life and Student Activities Melinda Sims. For more information, contact Sims at m.sims@sscok.edu.

Mobile Petting Zoo Makes Stop at SSC

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Pictured, SSC students interact with one of the many animals brought to campus by The Little Bitty Acres Mobile Petting Zoo.

The Little Bitty Acres Mobile Petting Zoo brought a wide variety of animals to Seminole State College on Sept. 26. Students and employees interacted with the animals in the courtyard outside of the E.T. Dunlap Student Union. The event was hosted by SSC Campus and Activities.

Pictured, Information Technology Technician Teresa Norman holds a chicken at the petting zoo on SSC’s campus on Sept. 26.

Information Technology Technician Teresa Norman holds a chicken at the petting zoo on SSC’s campus on Sept. 26.

Pictured is Photographer Matika Wilbur, who will present on Native language and culture at an event at SSC on Oct. 5.

Photographer to Illuminate Native Language and Culture at SSC Event

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Photographer Matika Wilbur will take to the stage to present “Celebrating Native Language and Culture” at Seminole State College’s Jeff Johnston Auditorium on Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event is sponsored by SSC’s Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions (NASNTI) federal grant program.

Wilbur, a visual storyteller hailing from the Swinomish and Tulalip peoples of coastal Washington, embarked on a journey in 2012 to change the way people perceive Native America through the power of photography.

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The Devil, The Osage and a Cruel Conspiracy: Author Shines Light on Dark History at SSC Event

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Pictured, hundreds of attendees gathered in SSC’s Jeff Johnston auditorium to hear Grann present on his work.
Hundreds gathered in SSC’s Jeff Johnston auditorium to hear Grann present on his work.
Pictured, prior to his presentation, Grann meets with SSC faculty and students at a reception in the Boren Library.
Prior to his presentation, Grann met with SSC faculty and students at a reception in the Boren Library.
“Killers of the Flower Moon” author David Grann presents on his writing and research at Seminole State College on Sept. 21.
“Killers of the Flower Moon” author David Grann presents on his writing and research at Seminole State College on Sept. 21.
Grann (right) autographs a copy of his nonfiction novel for SSC Student Government President Benjamin Parker (left).
Grann (right) autographs a copy of his nonfiction novel for SSC Student Government President Benjamin Parker (left).
SSC President Lana Reynolds (left), Grann (center) and Seminole Nation Chief Lewis Johnson pose for a photo following the event.
SSC President Lana Reynolds (left), Grann (center) and Seminole Nation Chief Lewis Johnson pose for a photo following the event.

“Killers of the Flower Moon” author David Grann presented his research and writing process to a capacity crowd inside Seminole State College’s Jeff Johnston Auditorium on Sept. 21. The event was sponsored by the Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions federal grant program. Students, employees, tribal leaders and community members listened as the writer spoke about the journey of crafting the book, which began with a tip from a historian friend about the Osage Nation Museum.

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A decorative flyer promoting the SSC annual Constitution Day event on Sept. 15 at 10 a.m.

James Madison’s Influence to Be Explored at SSC’s Constitution Day Event

Josh Hutton

Seminole State College will host its annual Constitution Day event on Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. in the lecture hall located just inside the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. This year’s event will feature a presentation by Professor of Government Jeffrey Christiansen titled “James Madison: Father of the Constitution.” The event is free and open to the public. Continue reading “James Madison’s Influence to Be Explored at SSC’s Constitution Day Event” →

Osage History Brought to the Stage at SSC

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Pictured: Performers are shown on stage during the Osage ballet “Wahzhazhe” on Aug. 15 in the Jeff Johnston Fine Arts Auditorium.

The Seminole State College Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions federal grant program hosted the Osage ballet “Wahzhazhe” on Aug. 15 in the Jeff Johnston Fine Arts Auditorium.

Pictured: A crowd of students, faculty, staff, and more, watch the Osage ballet “Wahzhazhe” on Aug. 15 in the Jeff Johnston Fine Arts Auditorium.

Students, employees and community members enjoyed the performance, which depicts more than 400 years of the tribe’s history. Following the event, attendees had the opportunity to meet with the ballet dancers.

SSC Kicks Off Academic Year with Week of Welcome Events

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Pictured: Assistant Professor of Agriculture Wendy Rich (center) welcomes two students in Tanner Hall.

As students arrived for their first day of class on Aug. 14, Seminole State College faculty and staff greeted them, helped them find their classrooms and passed out goody bags. Pictured: Assistant Professor of Agriculture Wendy Rich (center) welcomes two students in Tanner Hall.

Pictured: Students stand in line for free cotton candy during Welcome Week.

SSC Campus and Activities annual Welcome Week programming included free cotton candy for students to begin the week.

Pictured: SSC students pose in front of the Scoops ice cream truck during welcome week.

Welcome Week continued with ice cream provided by the Scoops Ice Cream Truck on Aug. 16. Other Welcome Week activities included cupcake decorating, pen engraving, a free movie night at Strother Cinema, a pop-up gameshow and free fair-style food to conclude the event.

Pictured: SSC President Lana Reynolds speaks with over 170 students at an athletic orientation held in the Raymond Harber Field House on Aug. 15.

SSC President Lana Reynolds speaks with over 170 students at an athletic orientation held in the Raymond Harber Field House on Aug. 15. The College’s sports teams heard from coaches, administrators and staff about goals for the upcoming year, as well as campus resources.

SSC Prepares for Fall Semester with Employee In-Service Event

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Seminole State College faculty and staff pose for a group photo.

Seminole State College hosted its annual in-service event for all full-time employees on Aug. 9 in preparation for the fall semester, beginning Aug. 14. This year’s theme was “Together We Grow.”

In this picture, SSC President Lana Reynolds welcomes employees to the colleges annual in-service event.

SSC President Lana Reynolds welcomed employees, discussed accomplishments of the last year and talked about upcoming campus events.

In this picture, Captain Dalton Jackson, of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Police Department, speaks to SSC employees about campus safety and what steps to take in an active shooter situation.

Captain Dalton Jackson, of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Police Department, spoke to SSC employees about campus safety and what steps to take in an active shooter situation.

SSC Hosts Annual Summer Camps for Kids

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Seminole State College recently hosted its annual Kids on Campus Summer Camp from June 26 to June 29. The camp provided an opportunity for children (K-6th grades) to learn new skills, explore new interests and make new friends. Pictured students participate in the art and screen-printing camp.

Seminole State College recently hosted its annual Kids on Campus Summer Camp from June 26 to June 29. The camp provided an opportunity for children (K-6th grades) to learn new skills, explore new interests and make new friends. Pictured students participate in the art and screen-printing camp.

The College offered instruction provided by faculty, staff and local area educators that have expertise in their field. June camps included: ceramics (pictured) art and screen-printing, Lego and the culinary arts.

The College offered instruction provided by faculty, staff and local area educators that have expertise in their field. June camps included: ceramics (pictured) art and screen-printing, Lego and the culinary arts.

A new addition to this year’s Kids on Campus Summer Camp was culinary camp. Pictured, members of the Great Western Dining team taught attendees basic culinary skills and showed them how to make their own sweet treats.

A new addition to this year’s Kids on Campus Summer Camp was culinary camp. Members of the Great Western Dining team taught attendees basic culinary skills and showed them how to make their own sweet treats.