Seminole State College’s baseball and softball teams are set to compete in their respective NJCAA Division I postseason tournaments this week. For updates, brackets and live stream links, visit sscok.edu.
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The Seminole State College Educational Foundation hosted its 30th Annual Spring Recognition Banquet on Thursday, May 1 in the Utterback Ballroom of the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. A crowd of 450 guests filled the venue, and the event raised just over $60,000—making it the most successful banquet in the event’s history.
The banquet serves as a major fundraiser and recognition event, honoring alumni, employees and students. This year, Phil Johnson and Karen Romine were inducted into the SSC Alumni Hall of Fame. The Distinguished Service Award was presented to longtime SSC administrator Dr. Brad Walck.
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SSC Trojan’s Baseball and Softball are set to compete in their respective NJCAA Division I postseason tournaments this week. Updates, brackets and live stream links can be found here.
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Seminole State College will hold its 92nd Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 9 at 10 a.m. in the Raymond Harber Field House on campus. The event will recognize students completing coursework requirements for their degree programs.
Oklahoma Speaker of the House Kyle Hilbert will serve as this year’s keynote speaker. Hilbert represents House District 29, which includes parts of Creek and Tulsa counties. At age 30, he is the youngest Speaker in Oklahoma history and only the second Republican Speaker under 31 nationwide since 1873.
Dr. John Hassell, Associate Professor of Software development at the OU Polytechnic Institute and SSC alumnus, spoke on the Jeff Johnston Fine Arts Auditorium stage during his presentation “AI Myths: A Clear Look at Artificial Intelligence” on April 23. Students, community members, faculty and staff attended the event, which was sponsored by the SSC STEM Division. Hassell’s talk explored common misconceptions about AI, including the ideas that it is conscious, unbiased or a cure-all for complex problems. He also discussed the differences between predictive and generative AI and emphasized the importance of data quality and human oversight.
Seminole State College will host Dr. John Hassell, associate professor of software development at the University of Oklahoma Polytechnic Institute and former SSC student, for a presentation titled “AI Myths: A Clear Look at Artificial Intelligence.” The event will take place Wednesday, April 23 at 9 a.m. in the Jeff Johnston Fine Arts Auditorium on the SSC campus. It is free and open to the public.
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Enrollment is now open for summer and fall courses at Seminole State College. Prospective and returning students can explore class offerings and access application details by visiting the College’s website at sscok.edu.
SSC offers a wide variety of associate degrees including transfer degree programs in areas such as agriculture, biology, business, computer science, criminal justice, child development, elementary and secondary education, psychology and liberal studies. Students may also pursue enter-the-workforce degrees in business operations, engineering technology, medical laboratory technology, nursing and physical therapist assistant. Many of these programs are available 100 percent online, allowing for added flexibility for students balancing education with work and family life.
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Students from 30 high schools across the state competed in Seminole State College’s 51st annual Interscholastic Meet on March 27. More than 900 students attended the event.
Individual entries were separated into two divisions. Division I was composed of students from schools classified as 3A, 4A and 5A. Students from 2A and A class schools competed in Division II.
Exams were administered to students in 15 different subject areas during morning and early-afternoon testing sessions. Four art categories were offered as well: sculpture, painting, drawing and best in show. The top three winners within each art category and the top five winners in each academic subject were awarded medals.
A trophy was awarded to the top school in each division based on accumulation of points and medal placing. Morris High School was the Division I Sweepstakes Champion. Tecumseh High School was the runner-up. In Division II, The Academy of Seminole was the Sweepstakes Champion, and Strother High School earned runner-up.
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South Central Industries, Inc. CEO Tina Hanna and Chief of Staff Jessica Mathews Nickerson spoke to Seminole State College Assistant Professor Brad Schatzel’s macroeconomics class on March 25. Their presentation, “Confidence is Key: A Guide to Presenting Yourself with Strength and Authenticity,” covered professional greetings, attire, networking, interview strategies, and the role of humor in stressful situations. About 20 students, along with Schatzel and Division Chair Tammy Kasterke, attended.
Seminole State College students had the opportunity to gain valuable insights into the university transfer process during an informational session hosted by SSC’s Student Support Services and STEM Student Support Services on March 12. The event featured guest speaker Theresa Richardson, Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions at the University of Oklahoma.
Richardson provided attendees with an overview of the transfer process, covering key topics such as university applications, financial aid, advisement, scholarships and transfer fee waivers available through SSS. Following the presentation, she met with individual students to discuss their specific academic goals and provide personalized guidance for those considering a transfer to OU after completing their studies at SSC.
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