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College Presidents from Arkansas and Oklahoma Convene in Seminole

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Pictured left to right are: Kyle Stafford, NEO; Ron Ramming, Connors; Tim Faltyn, Murray State; Janet Wansick, Eastern; Phillip Wilson, University of Arkansas - Rich Mountain; Jena Marr, Redlands; Lana Reynolds, Seminole State College; John Hogan, National Park, Arkansas; Chad Wigington, Western; Steve Rook, Arkansas State University – Three Rivers; and Clark Harris, Northern.

Presidents from 11 colleges in Arkansas and Oklahoma met in Seminole last week to conduct the business of the National Junior College Athletic Association Region II. The group discussed future conferences, sports playoff sites; NIL policies and organizational structure and leadership. Pictured left to right are: Kyle Stafford, NEO; Ron Ramming, Connors; Tim Faltyn, Murray State; Janet Wansick, Eastern; Phillip Wilson, University of Arkansas – Rich Mountain; Jena Marr, Redlands; Lana Reynolds, Seminole State College; John Hogan, National Park, Arkansas; Chad Wigington, Western; Steve Rook, Arkansas State University – Three Rivers; and Clark Harris, Northern.

Seminole Police Department officers as pictured as they enter SSC’s Tanner Hall. The officers assisted in an active shooter and shelter in place drill on Sept. 21.

SSC and Seminole Police Partner for Active Shooter Training

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Seminole State College employees participated in an active shooter and shelter in place training session on Sept. 22. Two training drills were held in partnership with the Seminole Police Department.

On the morning of the training, classes were dismissed. The first session took place in Tanner Hall, where faculty and staff spread out in classrooms across the building. At 9:00 a.m., a campus alert was issued through text messages, emails and desktop notifications. Employees locked the doors to each classroom.

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The Devil, The Osage and a Cruel Conspiracy: Author Shines Light on Dark History at SSC Event

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Pictured, hundreds of attendees gathered in SSC’s Jeff Johnston auditorium to hear Grann present on his work.
Hundreds gathered in SSC’s Jeff Johnston auditorium to hear Grann present on his work.
Pictured, prior to his presentation, Grann meets with SSC faculty and students at a reception in the Boren Library.
Prior to his presentation, Grann met with SSC faculty and students at a reception in the Boren Library.
“Killers of the Flower Moon” author David Grann presents on his writing and research at Seminole State College on Sept. 21.
“Killers of the Flower Moon” author David Grann presents on his writing and research at Seminole State College on Sept. 21.
Grann (right) autographs a copy of his nonfiction novel for SSC Student Government President Benjamin Parker (left).
Grann (right) autographs a copy of his nonfiction novel for SSC Student Government President Benjamin Parker (left).
SSC President Lana Reynolds (left), Grann (center) and Seminole Nation Chief Lewis Johnson pose for a photo following the event.
SSC President Lana Reynolds (left), Grann (center) and Seminole Nation Chief Lewis Johnson pose for a photo following the event.

“Killers of the Flower Moon” author David Grann presented his research and writing process to a capacity crowd inside Seminole State College’s Jeff Johnston Auditorium on Sept. 21. The event was sponsored by the Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions federal grant program. Students, employees, tribal leaders and community members listened as the writer spoke about the journey of crafting the book, which began with a tip from a historian friend about the Osage Nation Museum.

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Portrait of author David Grann

“Killers of the Flower Moon” Author to Speak at SSC

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Seminole State College will host a special presentation by David Grann, the author of the nonfiction book “Killers of the Flower Moon,” on Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. inside the Jeff Johnston Auditorium on campus. While admission to the event is free, space is limited. Tickets must be reserved by visiting the event site. Continue reading ““Killers of the Flower Moon” Author to Speak at SSC” →

Pictured is an early concept render of SSC’s natatorium renovation. It shows plans to create a wellness center in the space that previously housed the campus swimming pool. The Board of Regents approved two bids for the project at their meeting on Aug. 23.

SSC Board of Regents Approve Bids for Renovation Project

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The Seminole State College Board of Regents reviewed bids for the institution’s natatorium renovation project and made updates to the employee policy manual regarding compensation at their meeting on Aug. 23.

Prior to the discussion of business items, President Lana Reynolds spoke about personnel changes, reported on enrollment numbers and presented SSC’s 22-23 Annual Report publication to members of the Board. The Annual Report encapsulates the achievements, milestones, community partnerships and endeavors undertaken by the College over the past year. A digital version of the publication may be viewed at sscok.edu/news/annual-report.

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