In a joint effort, Seminole State College, the Brian Crawford Memorial, the City of Seminole and the Seminole Tourism Council will host the Seminole Hoops Classic Saturday, Dec. 22, and Sunday, Dec. 23, at the Reynolds Wellness Center. The event includes 30 elementary boys and girls teams from across the state, slated to play approximately 50 games. Continue reading “Seminole to Host Major Basketball Tournament”
SSC employees Rick Hanson (left) and Ann Gavin (right) celebrated their upcoming retirement at a reception on Dec. 13 at the Haney Center’s Utterback Ballroom on campus. Continue reading “Two SSC Employees Celebrate Upcoming Retirement at Reception”
At their meeting on Dec. 13, the Seminole State College Board of Regents approved a contract to replace the College’s telephone system and a revision to the employee tuition reimbursement policy. Continue reading “SSC Regents Convene for December Meeting”
Seminole State College placed second in Oklahoma Campus Compact’s annual Voter Registration Contest in the “Democracy” category. Over the 19-week contest period, SSC registered six percent of its student body. A total of 3,244 students at 21 institutions registered to vote during the contest.
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education recognized the eight contest winners at their meeting on Dec. 6 in Oklahoma City. Continue reading “SSC Places Second in Voter Registration Contest”
Two Seminole State College employees were recognized for their hard work and dedication during the monthly Seminole Chamber of Commerce Forum on Dec. 13. Language Arts and Humanities Vice Chair and Speech Professor John Bolander was honored as “Faculty Member of the Month” and Information Technology Technician Rick Hanson was honored as “Professional Staff Member of the Month.” Continue reading “Seminole Chamber Honors SSC Personnel”
Seminole State College is getting into the holiday spirit by hosting a free “Photos with Santa” event on Tuesday, December 18 in the south lobby of the Walkingstick Student Services Center on the college campus. Continue reading “SSC to Host Free Photos with Santa”
Seminole State College student-athletes and coaches volunteered their time this week to wrap over 600 gifts for the upcoming Rotary Christmas Dinner. The presents will be distributed at the annual community dinner on Tuesday, December 25 at the Senior Citizen’s Heritage House at 210 W. College. Arrangements may also be made to have the gifts and meals delivered to homes by calling 405-382-3640 prior to Christmas Eve.
Seminole State College is currently working to develop a new multi-year strategic plan for the entire institution – a plan to help guide the development of new academic and sports programs, the physical needs of campus and related budget matters. It will also help SSC prepare for their upcoming Higher Learning Commission accreditation visit. Continue reading “Seminole State College Plans for the Future”
Seminole State College hosted its annual “SSC Night at the Lights” event Dec. 3 at Magnolia Park in Seminole. Local families enjoyed the community Snowman Wonderland Light Display, as well as live music, cookies and hot chocolate provided by the College. Dozens of SSC student athletes manned crafting stations inside the Reynolds Wellness Center, helping children create holiday crafts. Tram rides were provided so attendees could enjoy the light displays. Continue reading “SSC’s Night at the Lights a Success”
Seminole State College faculty and staff members hosted a “Finals Eve Pizza Party” for residence hall students late Monday night. Among those serving were: Enrollment Management Clerk Stacey Foster, Faculty Senate President Angela Church, Belles Basketball Coach Rita Story-Schell, and Women’s Softball Coach Amber Flores. Pictured enjoying their late-night pizza snack while taking a break from studying were Summer Jones, sophomore from Edmond, and Victoria Vickers, sophomore from Oklahoma City. Final exams began Dec. 4 at SSC and will conclude on Dec. 7. Enrollment is under way for the Spring, 2019 semester, which begins Jan. 14.