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Peter Simon Returns to SSC for Free Concert Nov. 10

Josh Hutton
In this photo, pianist Peter Simon performs at Seminole State College during a 2019 visit.
Pianist Peter Simon performs at Seminole State College during a 2019 visit. Simon will return for a free public concert at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10 in the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. The event is sponsored by the SSC Educational Foundation.

Pianist Peter Simon will return to Seminole State College for a free public concert at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10 in the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. The SSC Educational Foundation is sponsoring the event.

“An Evening with Peter Simon” will feature piano performances, stories and humor. A former artist-in-residence at SSC, Simon introduces his selections with commentary that helps audiences become familiar with the music.

Simon’s career has taken him to Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center and American embassies, as well as hundreds of towns across the United States. He has also toured Europe and Asia.

A Denver native with degrees in philosophy and music, Simon is a former university professor whose work extends beyond the concert stage. He presents school programs and master classes and speaks to civic organizations about music education.

SSC to Host Trick or Treat Trail

Josh Hutton
This photo shows children in their Halloween costumes as they participate in Trick or Treat Trail.

Seminole State College will host its annual Trick or Treat Trail on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Henderson Park on campus. SSC students and employees will distribute candy at stations along the walking trail surrounding the north pond. The event is free and open to the public, and children are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes. Organized by the college’s Campus Activities office, the event is coordinated by Director of Residential Life and Student Activities Melinda Sims. For more information, contact Sims at m.sims@sscok.edu.

SSC to Host Fall Baseball State Tournament

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This photo shows an ariel view of the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex.
Seminole State College’s Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex will host the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds of the 2026 OSSAA Class B Fall Baseball State Tournament Oct. 8-9. Four quarterfinal games will be played Thursday, followed by two semifinal games Friday.

Seminole State College will host the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds of the 2026 Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association Class B Fall Baseball State Tournament Oct. 8-9 at the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex.

Quarterfinal games will begin Thursday, Oct. 8, with Fort Cobb-Broxton facing Vici at 11 a.m., followed by Moss against Dover at 1:30 p.m., Calumet against Leedey at 4 p.m. and Drummond against Tupelo at 6:30 p.m.

The semifinal round will be played Friday, Oct. 9, with games scheduled for 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

The two semifinal winners will advance to the Class B state championship game at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City.

Work Ready Shawnee Manager Shares Career Tips at SSC

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In this photo, Lynde Gleason, Work Ready Shawnee program manager, speaks to students Sept. 23 in the Jeff Johnston Auditorium

Lynde Gleason, Work Ready Shawnee program manager, speaks to students Sept. 23 in the Jeff Johnston Auditorium during a Seminole State College Career Center presentation focused on résumés, cover letters, job interviews and career preparation. Gleason has worked for Oklahoma City nonprofit The Education and Employment Ministry (TEEM) for eight years and has served as Work Ready Shawnee program manager for three years. The event was coordinated by SSC Coordinator of Library Services Laura Suthers.

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.

Shannon Miller Shares Message of Resilience at SSC

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In this photo, Seven-time Olympic medalist, cancer survivor and health advocate Shannon Miller speaks to students, employees and community members at Seminole State College’s Jeff Johnston Fine Arts Auditorium.

Seven-time Olympic medalist, cancer survivor and health advocate Shannon Miller speaks to students, employees and community members at Seminole State College’s Jeff Johnston Fine Arts Auditorium. The Sept. 10 presentation, sponsored by SSC’s Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions program, focused on wellbeing, resilience and overcoming adversity.

In this photo, Shannon Miller poses for a photo in front of a Seminole State College banner with SSC NASNTI Program Director Kay Wallace.

Shannon Miller visits with SSC NASNTI Program Director Kay Wallace prior to Miller’s Sept. 10 presentation. The event marked the final sponsored program of SSC’s current five-year NASNTI grant, which provided $2.25 million to strengthen student support, accessibility, computer science instruction and campus programming. The grant concludes Sept. 30 without federal renewal.

In this photo, Shannon Miller is joined by current and former Seminole State College Regents and community leaders for a group photo in front of an SSC banner. Pictured from left are former SSC Regents Marci Donaho and Kim Hyden; SSC Regent Robyn Ready; Miller; SSC Regent Haley Coates; Avedis Foundation President and CEO Dr. Kathy Laster; and SSC Regent Teresa Burnett.

Shannon Miller is joined by current and former Seminole State College Regents and community leaders prior to her presentation at SSC. Pictured from left are former SSC Regents Marci Donaho and Kim Hyden; SSC Regent Robyn Ready; Miller; SSC Regent Haley Coates; Avedis Foundation President and CEO Dr. Kathy Laster; and SSC Regent Teresa Burnett.

In this photo, Shannon Miller performs her gold medal-winning balance beam routine during the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. Photo by Dave Black.

Beyond Olympic Gold: Shannon Miller on Work, Failure and the Strength to Ask for Help

Brooks Nickell

Shannon Miller put it plainly: “The trouble is, you cannot outwork cancer.”

For most of her life, Miller could measure progress in repetitions: one more push-up, one more routine, one more landing. The girl who grew up in Edmond turned those ordinary days of work into an extraordinary career, winning seven Olympic medals and two world all-around championships before her 20th birthday.

Then a rare form of ovarian cancer forced Miller to reconsider the self-reliance that had carried her so far. Determination still mattered. Discipline still mattered. But neither could replace the help of a team.

Miller said, “My cancer diagnosis and treatment was a curveball I never saw coming. I was always a workhorse in the gym. I was not the most talented, the strongest, or the most flexible, but I would outwork anyone.”

Miller will share lessons from her athletic career, cancer diagnosis and life beyond gymnastics at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, in the Jeff Johnston Fine Arts Auditorium at Seminole State College. The event is free and open to the public. Her presentation is part of the 2026 “Wellbeing and Resilience” theme of SSC’s Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions program and will serve as a culminating event for the final year of the College’s current five-year NASNTI grant.

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In this photo, AJ Cutler, IT administrator for The Academies of Oklahoma, assists student Gabe Jones with operating a camera during production of the short film “Stay Awake.” Actors Jaxon Davis, Krislee Tobey, Olivia Bennight and Mia Clark are pictured in the background.

The Academy of Seminole to Premiere Student-Created Short Film at SSC

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The Academy of Seminole will showcase the work of student filmmakers during a public premiere of the original short film “Stay Awake” on Friday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. in the Jeff Johnston Fine Arts Auditorium at Seminole State College. Admission is free and the event is open to the public.

The event, presented by The Academies of Oklahoma, will feature a gold carpet and premiere-style experience for students, families and community members. Attendees will also have an opportunity to view behind-the-scenes footage from the film’s production.

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In this photo, Shannon Miller holds up her Olympic medals while sitting for a photo.

SSC to Host Seven-Time Olympic Medalist Shannon Miller

Josh Hutton

Seminole State College’s Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions program will host seven-time Olympic medalist, ovarian cancer survivor and health advocate Shannon Miller at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, in the Jeff Johnston Fine Arts Auditorium on the SSC campus. The event is free and open to the public.

The presentation will serve as a culminating event for the final year of SSC’s current five-year NASNTI grant. The program’s 2026 theme, “Wellbeing and Resilience,” focuses on providing students with resources and strategies to support their personal well-being and academic success.

Following Miller’s presentation, audience members will have an opportunity to participate in a question-and-answer session and photo opportunity.

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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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