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SSC Invites Area Businesses to Participate in Service Fair

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In this photo, Seminole State College students talk to a representative from the University of Central Oklahoma during a career fair hosted at SSC.
Seminole State College will welcome area businesses and organizations to campus for its Area Service Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, in Tanner Hall. The event will connect SSC students and employees with local services, resources and employment opportunities.

Seminole State College will host an Area Service Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, in Tanner Hall, giving students and employees an opportunity to learn more about businesses, organizations and services available throughout the area.

Local businesses and organizations are invited to participate, and there is still time to reserve a space for the event. There is no charge to participate, and each registered business will be provided with a table and two chairs.

Participating organizations are encouraged to share information about their services, products, student discounts and part-time employment opportunities. Businesses may also bring product samples, coupons or promotional giveaways.

Campus clubs and organizations will also participate in the fair, providing attendees with an opportunity to learn more about resources and activities available both on campus and throughout the surrounding community.

Vendor setup will begin at 8:30 a.m., with the fair open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Businesses interested in participating should contact SSC Director of Residential Life and Student Activities Melinda Sims at m.sims@sscok.edu or 405-382-9604.

In this photo, From left, SSC students Fredricka Finnikin of Montego Bay, Jamaica; Losaline Makahununiu of Norman; and Malerie Hawk of Choctaw show off custom street signs they created Aug. 17. The activity was one of several events hosted by SSC Student Activities and Events during Welcome Week.

Welcome Week Kicks Off Fall Semester at SSC

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In this photo, SSC students Imani Cudjoe of Edmond, left, and Nylia Reid of Sapulpa walk to class on Aug. 17 as Seminole State College welcomed students back to campus for the start of the fall semester.

SSC students Imani Cudjoe of Edmond, left, and Nylia Reid of Sapulpa walk to class on Aug. 17 as Seminole State College welcomed students back to campus for the start of the fall semester.

In this photo, Assistant Professor of Life Sciences Truitt Eubank, center, assists SSC students Alivia Wapskineh of McCloud, left, and Christian Herlehy of Shawnee during an Introduction to Environmental Science lab.

Assistant Professor of Life Sciences Truitt Eubank, center, assists SSC students Alivia Wapskineh of McCloud, left, and Christian Herlehy of Shawnee during an Introduction to Environmental Science lab.

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Academy Senior’s Eagle Scout Project Enhances SSC Campus

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In this photo, Caleb Philips, a senior at The Academy of Seminole, stands beside the newly reconstructed bridge alongside the north pond on Seminole State College’s campus.

Caleb Philips, a senior at The Academy of Seminole, stands beside the newly reconstructed bridge alongside the north pond on Seminole State College’s campus. Philips completed the bridge reconstruction as his Eagle Scout project and will graduate this spring with both his high school diploma and an associate degree from SSC. He has been accepted to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he plans to study nuclear engineering.

Exotic Animals Prowl SSC for Campus Event

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In this photo, SSC students are shown interacting with various exotic animals with the animals, under the supervision of Extreme Animals staff.

Seminole State College’s Student Activities welcomed exotic animals to campus on March 4. Extreme Animals, of Oklahoma City, brought in various animals, including a wallaby, a lemur, various snakes and many others. Students were able to interact with the animals, under the supervision of Extreme Animals staff.

In this photo, SSC freshmen Becca Williams of Cache, Emma Noey of Seminole and Kennedy Johnson of Stillwater hold a wallaby during the Extreme Animals event on campus. Wallabies are members of the kangaroo family and are native to Australia.

SSC freshmen Becca Williams of Cache, Emma Noey of Seminole and Kennedy Johnson of Stillwater hold a wallaby during the Extreme Animals event on campus. Wallabies are members of the kangaroo family and are native to Australia.

Pictured, from left, are Bill Knowles, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs at SSC; Lana Reynolds, SSC President; Melanie Rinehart, Vice President of Finance, Grants and Enrollment at SSC; Dr. Jenna Geohagan of The Clinic; Anne Nicole Flinn, Vice President of Marketing and Community Relations at The Clinic; Charlie Vest, Executive Vice President of Finance and Operation at The Clinic; and LaDawna Fry, Executive Director of Patient Experience at The Clinic.

The Clinic, Seminole State College partner on student health

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The Clinic has partnered with Seminole State College to provide comprehensive health care for its students.

Beginning with the Spring 2026 semester, SSC students may visit The Clinic at 2249 Boren Boulevard, which is located under the same roof as The Pharmacy and only blocks away from the campus. There are approximately 1,500 students enrolled at the school.

“We are grateful for this new partnership with The Clinic and what it will mean for our campus community,” said SSC President Lana Reynolds. “By making affordable preventive and primary care easier to access, we are removing barriers and investing in the overall success of our students and the faculty and staff who serve them.”

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SSC Leadership Class Drives Food Collection for Salvation Army

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In this photo, SSC Students and Professor of history Marta Osby, pose for a group photo with donations gathered during an annual campus food drive.

Seminole State College’s 2025 Leadership Development class led the campus food drive Oct. 6-20, collecting more than 400 boxed, canned and microwaveable items for the Salvation Army, with help from the Student Government Association, Phi Theta Kappa and the SSC volleyball team. Professor of history Marta Osby, who teaches the Leadership Development courses, helped organize the drive.

Transfer Fair Connects SSC Students with Next-Step Opportunities

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In this photo, two Seminole State College students are pictured speaking with a representative from the University of Central Oklahoma at the Transfer Fair on Oct. 1.

Seminole State College hosted a College Transfer Fair on Oct. 1 in Tanner Hall on campus. Students were able to speak with representatives from the University of Oklahoma, the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, the University of Oklahoma College of Engineering, Oklahoma Baptist University, Oklahoma State University, East Central University, the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City University, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, the University of Central Oklahoma, Grand Canyon University, BMO Bank, the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, the Oklahoma State Department of Health, the U.S. Marine Corps, and the U.S. Navy.

Constitution Day Event Draws Crowd at SSC

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In this photo, Seminole State College Professor of Government Jeffrey Christiansen addresses a packed audience during the College’s annual Constitution Day event on Sept. 17 in the Enoch Kelly Haney Center Lecture Hall.

Seminole State College Professor of Government Jeffrey Christiansen addresses a packed audience during the College’s annual Constitution Day event on Sept. 17 in the Enoch Kelly Haney Center Lecture Hall. Christiansen’s presentation, titled “The Story of the Bill of Rights,” explored the historical roots, drafting and enduring impact of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

SSC Announces New President’s Leadership Class

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In this photo, freshmen members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class pose for a group photo.
Freshmen members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class attended a reception at the Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum on Aug. 26.

Seminole State College has selected 26 freshmen students for Class XIX of the President’s Leadership Class.

The leadership students, along with their parents, attended a reception held at the Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum on Tuesday, August 26.

SSC President Lana Reynolds opened the evening with a warm welcome to students and their families. Members of the college’s Administrative Council then shared insights about their departments and how they contribute to student success. Speakers included Dr. Bill Knowles, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs; Melanie Rinehart, Vice President for Finance, Grants & Enrollment; Jessica Isaacs, Dean of Instruction; and Marc Hunter, Director of Information Technology and Chief Information Security Officer.

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