SSC Offers Hands-On Succulent Terrarium Course for Community

In this photo, Seminole State College STEM Division Vice Chair and Assistant Professor of Agriculture Wendy Rich guides attendees through the process of creating a succulent terrarium during a community course.

Seminole State College STEM Division Vice Chair and Assistant Professor of Agriculture Wendy Rich guides attendees through the process of creating a succulent terrarium during a community course on Oct. 24. SSC’s Business and Industry program organized the event. More than 40 people were in attendance.

In this photo, Mandy Roberson, the Co-Owner of The Flower Box floral shop in Seminole, places soil in a globe as she begins crafting her terrarium.

Mandy Roberson, the Co-Owner of The Flower Box floral shop in Seminole, places soil in a globe as she begins crafting her terrarium. The college will host a second succulent terrarium course open to the public on Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. in Room 503 of Tanner Hall. For questions or to sign up, contact Business and Industry Coordinator Talina Lee at b-i@sscok.edu or 405-382-9546.

SSC Students Plant Flags Ahead of Military and Veteran Resource Fair

In this photo, SSC students are shown planting American flags on campus for an honor field at the intersection of Highways 9 and 3.

Seminole State College students and employees planted 5,000 American flags for an honor field on Oct. 24 at the intersection of Highways 9 and 3. The flags were planted in recognition of the upcoming Veteran’s Day holiday and the college’s Military and Veteran Resource Fair on Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The honor field was made possible by a donation from American Legion Post 204 of Seminole. SSC’s Military and Veteran Resource Fair will feature more than 40 local and regional organizations on-site to assist active members of the armed forces, veterans and their dependents with information about services and available benefits. The event is free and open to the public.

In this photo, SSC volley players pose for a photo while volunteering their time to plant flags. Pictured left to right are, Caeli Schaefer of Stillwater, Kara Doan of Little Elm, Texas, and Breana Stumbo of Lubbock, Texas.

SSC volley players (left to right) Caeli Schaefer of Stillwater, Kara Doan of Little Elm, Texas, and Breana Stumbo of Lubbock, Texas, volunteered their time to plant flags on 24.

SSC to Host Trick or Treat Trail

In this photo, children dressed up in Halloween costumes interact with SSC staff and student athletes during Trick or Treat Trail in 2023.

Seminole State College will host its annual Trick or Treat Trail event on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in Henderson Park on campus. From 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., students and employees will set up stations along the walking trail around the north pond and hand out candy. The event is free, open to the public and children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes. Trick or Treat Trail is coordinated by the college’s Campus Activities office and organized by Director of Residential Life and Student Activities Melinda Sims. For more information, contact Sims at m.sims@sscok.edu.

Local High School Students Attend ACT Workshop at SSC

In this photo, Chad Cargill speaks to area high school students about strategies for taking the ACT.
Chad Cargill speaks to area high school students about strategies for taking the ACT test at Seminole State College on Oct. 21.

Seminole State College Talent Search/FOCUS and Upward Bound programs hosted an ACT prep workshop on Oct. 21, with 87 local high school students in attendance.

The event’s featured speaker was Chad Cargill. Cargill took the ACT a total of 18 times in high school, raising his score from a 19 to a 32. He has presented his workshops for more than 20 years and speaks with over 10,000 students each year.

Attendees received an ACT test prep workbook and enjoyed pizza following the presentation.

Talent Search and Upward Bound are college preparatory programs that are funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The overall goal is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of higher education.

The Talent Search Central and West Projects are 100% federally funded in the amounts of $388,326 and $277,375 annually. For more information about the Talent Search Program, contact 405-382-9709.

The Upward Bound projects are 100% federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Upward Bound I is funded for $414,579, Upward Bound II for $309,505, Math and Science I for $309,505, and Math and Science II for $309,505. For more information about the program, contact 405-382-9710.

Hundreds Attend Tribal Fest at SSC

In this photo a large crowd of attendees browse the tribal resource fair, which featured more than 30 vendors.

Seminole State College hosted its third annual Tribal Fest on Oct. 9 at the Cook Commons on SSC’s campus. Hundreds of attendees browsed the tribal resource fair, which featured more than 30 vendors. Attendees also enjoyed art demonstrations, traditional dance performances and Native American cuisine. The event was sponsored by several federal grant programs on SSC’s campus, including the Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions, Talent Search, Upward Bound, Student Support Services and Student Support Services STEM.

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SSC Partners with Local High Schools for Early College Program

At their September 5 meeting, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education approved Seminole State College’s request to establish the Seminole State College Early College High School program. The new initiative will be launched in partnership with Seminole Public Schools, Shawnee Public Schools and The Academy of Seminole (TAOS).

The Early College program is set to begin in the Spring 2025 semester with an initial five-year approval period, concluding at the end of the Spring 2030 term. Freshmen students from Seminole High School, Shawnee High School and TAOS will be the first to enroll in the program.

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SSC Educational Foundation Trustees Donate Utility Vehicles to Sports Complex

In this photo Trustee and Owner of Sullivan-Dollar Insurance David Wilson (right) and his wife Cindy Wilson pose with the two golf carts they donated.

Three utility vehicles were recently donated for use at the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex by two SSC Educational Foundation Trustees. (Pictured) Trustee and Owner of Sullivan-Dollar Insurance David Wilson (right) and his wife Cindy Wilson donated two golf carts. The golf carts will be used to shuttle guests with mobility limitations across the seven-field complex.

Pictured, SSC Educational Foundation Trustee Jim Hardin (right) and his wife retired SSC English Instructor Dr. Donna Hardin (left) pose with the John Deere Gator utility vehicle they donated.

SSC Educational Foundation Trustee Jim Hardin and his wife retired SSC English Instructor Dr. Donna Hardin donated a John Deere Gator utility vehicle. The vehicle will be utilized to move equipment around the complex.

Presenters Speak on Native Language at SSC’s AI Symposium

In this photo Deidre Holmberg speaks to attendees of the “The Methods of AI in Preserving and Revitalizing Native American Languages” symposium on Sept. 26.

The Seminole State College Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institution’s (NASNTI) federal grant program hosted “The Methods of AI in Preserving and Revitalizing Native American Languages” symposium on Sept. 26. Deidre Holmberg (pictured) delivered the event’s keynote with a presentation on generative AI and education. Holmberg is the Principal Tech Education Strategist at Amazon Web Services.

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