Concert pianist Peter Simon plays a selection from his “Classy Piano Favorites” at Seminole State College on Nov. 18. Many SSC students, employees and community members were in attendance to hear Simon play the music of Brahms, Mozart, Beethoven and several others. Continue reading “Concert Pianist Peter Simon Visits SSC”
The Seminole State College Baseball team recently donated a truckload of non-perishable food items to the College’s Food Pantry. The Food Pantry is currently holding a food drive from Nov. 7-22 in an effort to bolster supplies for those in need over the holidays.
Oklahoma Student Government Association hosted their annual Fall Congress this past weekend, November 9 and 10 at Oklahoma City University. Breaking previous records, the first session of the 39th legislature had over160 participants who represented 22 universities and colleges throughout the state of Oklahoma. Continue reading “SSC Student Government Members Attend Fall Congress”
Ariel Blackwood, an eighth grader and GEAR UP participant at Okemah Middle School, has found her passion with robotics. Blackwood and her sister Rose along with 145 middle school age students had the opportunity to attend the Seminole State College GEAR UP summer camp in May 2019 that emphasized learning experiences in Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) and included building and assembling roller coasters, robots, and drones. Continue reading “Okemah Eighth Grader Discovers a Passion for Robotics at GEAR UP Camp”
The Seminole State College women’s soccer team will compete in the NJCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Championship at Eastern Florida State College in Melbourne, Florida, Nov. 18-23. Continue reading “SSC to Host Send-Off Event as Women’s Soccer Team Heads to National Tournament”
Student Support Services and STEM Student Support Services recently sponsored “First to Finish,” a yearly event that features a speaker, or a panel of speakers, who discuss being the first in their family to complete college. Continue reading “SSC Features “First to Finish” Student Kristen Dougan”
The Seminole State College Board of Regents approved the appointment of Dr. Linda Goeller to the position of Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs at a special meeting on Nov. 12.
Dr. Goeller is in her 11th year at the College, where she has served as a Division Chair in the past and most recently as a Professor of Mathematics and Coordinator of Institutional Effectiveness.
Dr. Goeller earned her doctorate in Professional Studies/Mathematics Education from Oklahoma State University, her master’s in Mathematics Education from Northeastern State University, and her bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Oklahoma State University.
She has served on a number of Faculty Senate and Mathematics Division committees. She also has served as the co-chair of the Oklahoma State Regents Higher Education Mathematics Task Force.
Last April, Dr. Goeller was selected to receive the Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty Award at the 2019 American Association of Community Colleges annual convention in Orlando, Florida. The award is given nationally to individuals who demonstrate a passion for classroom learning, show a willingness to support students both inside and outside of the classroom, and go above and beyond what is required to ensure the academic success of their students.
She is also active in the community of Seminole. She is a graduate of Leadership Seminole, a member of the Seminole Chamber of Commerce, a volunteer with the Seminole Humane Society, and currently serves as President of the Seminole Rotary Club. She and her husband Mark are active members of the Immanuel Baptist Church.
“We are very fortunate to have someone of Dr. Goeller’s caliber willing to step into this role at such a critical time. I believe she will bring expertise, excitement and integrity to this office,” President Lana Reynolds said.
The previous Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Larry Guerrero notified the College of his intention to resign his position due to personal reasons in early November. Board members in attendance were Curtis Morgan, Ryan Franklin, Kim Hyden, Paige Sherry and Marci Donaho. The next regularly scheduled Board meeting will take place on Thursday, Dec. 12.
Concert pianist Peter Simon will entertain area residents at a free public concert at Seminole State College on Monday evening, November 18. The “Classy Piano Favorites” program will begin at 7 p.m. in the Utterback Ballroom of the Enoch Kelly Haney Center on campus. Continue reading “International Concert Pianist Peter Simon to Perform at SSC”
Members of Seminole State College’s President’s Leadership Class volunteered at the Oklahoma Regional Food Bank in Oklahoma City on Nov. 7. The students prepared packages of food that will be distributed to participating schools around the state. The bags contained approximately 10 different foods designed to provide nutrition and calories for chronically hungry children over the weekend. During their two hour shift, the group prepared 4,045 meals that will help feed hungry kids. Continue reading “SSC Students Volunteer at Regional Food Bank”
Former Seminole State College Trojan Baseball Coach Lloyd Simmons was honored Nov. 2 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with induction into the College Baseball Hall of Fame.
Simmons was recognized, alongside Mike Martin, former head coach at Florida State University and five former college players. Players included University of Texas’ Dave Chalk, Florida A&M’s Andre Dawson, Southern California’s Wally Hood, Cal State Fullerton’s Mark Kotsay and Ferrum College of Virgina’s Billy Wagner. Dennis Poppe, former NCAA Director of Championships, rounded out the 2019 Hall of Fame class from the new contributors section.
The “Night of Champions Gala” ceremony, held at the Raising Cain River Center Ballroom overlooking the Mississippi River in downtown Baton Rouge, was telecast live on Cox Sports.
Simmons is the winningest coach in junior college baseball history with 1,804 wins. He led his teams to an unprecedented 13 trips to the NJCAA World Series, where they returned home as runners-up four times. His teams won 16 NJCAA Region II titles and 13 NJCAA District championships.
He coached 41 NJCAA All-Americans, and more than 200 of his players signed professional baseball contracts, with 43 of those playing in the major leagues. Simmons was named Oklahoma Baseball Coaches Association Coach of the Year eight times during his career and was inducted into the NJCAA Hall of Fame in 1997.
“It’s a great honor to be here and to be recognized with all the other great guys that are here to get this reward,” Simmons said. “I’m really just thankful for all my players in the past that worked hard and were able to get me this honor.”
During an on-stage interview during the induction ceremony, Simmons commented on the support he and his program received over the years from Seminole State College and the community of Seminole.
Seminole State College President Lana Reynolds said Simmons’ induction in the College Baseball Hall of Fame focused the national spotlight on his career and the institution.
“Coach Simmons built a powerhouse baseball program at Seminole that is known throughout the country. This award brings national attention to his legendary accomplishments – and in doing so, brings such positive attention to Seminole. We are very proud of him and congratulate him on this well-deserved recognition,” she said.
Saturday’s ceremony began with a “Walk of Legends” that included former College Baseball Hall of Famers. Coaches and several members of the 2019 Little League World Series Champions from River Ridge, Louisiana, were also introduced and interviewed.
Several special national baseball awards were also presented during the evening. Erik Bakich from the University of Michigan was named the “Skip Bertman National Coach of the Year.” Adley Rutschman of Oregon State, was presented the Dick Howser Trophy as “National Player of the Year.” The “John Olerud Two-way Player of the Year” award went to Aaron Schunk of the University of Georgia. Mississippi State University’s Ethan Small was named “National Pitcher of the Year” and Grae Kessinger from the University of Mississippi was the “2019 Brooks Wallace Shortstop of the Year.”
A “National Collegiate Umpire Award” was presented to Jon Bible.