SSC to Host Night at the Lights

In this photo, Seminole State College student athletes and children from the community decorate letters to Santa.

Seminole State College will host its annual Night at the Lights on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Reynolds Wellness Center. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Guests can enjoy making holiday crafts with SSC students, exploring the “Snowman Wonderland” light display in Magnolia Park and savoring complimentary hot chocolate and cookies.

SSC to Host High School Visit Day on November 12

Seminole State College will welcome high school students to campus for its annual High School Visit Day on Tuesday, November 12. This event, taking place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., is designed to offer prospective students an in-depth look at college life through interactive sessions, a campus tour scavenger hunt and a complimentary lunch in the student union. Attendees will have the chance to win $500 and $250 tuition waivers as raffle prizes.

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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 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.

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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Students Explore Educational Opportunities at SSC Transfer Fair

In this photo, SSC students speak with a representative from East Central University.

Seminole State College hosted a College Transfer Fair on Oct. 2. Students were able to speak with representatives from East Central University, Northeastern State University, the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma Baptist University, Southern Nazarene University, University of Central Oklahoma, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, Grand Canyon University, Oklahoma City University and the U.S. Air Force.

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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