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Denmark Students Say Goodbye

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Making Memories in Oklahoma

Students in front of Classic Car
As part of their visit to Seminole State College this week, a group of Danish students stayed with area host families over the weekend. SSC Associate Professor of STEM Dr. Linda Goeller and husband Mark Goeller welcomed two of the students into their home and took them to experience a variety of local activities, including a car show at the annual Sorghum Day Festival in Wewoka.

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Danish Students Visit Oklahoma Landmarks and Attractions

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Getting a Glimpse of Native History

Students listen to a presenter.
As part of Seminole State College’s cultural and educational exchange program with College360° in Silkeborg, Denmark, SSC welcomed a delegation of 20 Danish students and instructors to campus this week. On Oct. 24, the visitors stopped by the Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur to gain a greater understanding of Native American History.

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Dunnington and Pugh at SSC

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Your Vote Counts

Oklahoma State Representative Jason Dunnington (D-Oklahoma City) and State Senator Adam Pugh (R-Edmond)
Oklahoma State Representative Jason Dunnington (D-Oklahoma City) and State Senator Adam Pugh (R-Edmond) visited the Seminole State College campus on Wednesday. The legislators recently launched a non-profit organization called, “From Now On.” The two state officials visited several Learning Strategies classes where they spoke to students about civic duty and stressed the importance of voting.

A Visit to SSC

President Lana Reynolds (right) and Financial Assistance Director Melanie Rinehart (center) thanked Representative Jason Dunnington (left).
Seminole State College President Lana Reynolds (right) and Financial Assistance Director Melanie Rinehart (center) thanked Representative Jason Dunnington (left) for taking the time to visit campus.

SSC Welcomes Denmark Students

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Welcome to Oklahoma

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Seminole State College welcomed a delegation of 20 Danish students and instructors to campus on Monday as part of the College’s cultural and educational exchange program with College360° in Silkeborg, Denmark. The group will be spending the week on campus attending classes, staying in the residence halls, touring area attractions and participating in SSC activities.

Meet and Greet

Students with Luggage
Several SSC Presidential Leadership Class students meet with the Danish visitors and help them carry their belongings to the residential hall for their week-long stay on campus.

SSC Student Support Programs Host First to Finish Panel

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The Seminole State College Student Support Services Programs recently hosted a “First to Finish” event on campus featuring a panel of three individuals, all first in their family to graduate from college.

During the program, the three panelists shared their personal experiences as first-generation college students by answering a series of questions. They discussed fear and other obstacles encountered during their college journeys and how they were able to overcome those barriers. Panelists also discussed the importance of setting and achieving goals along the path to completing a college degree. Audience members also had the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the event.

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SSC Emeritus Status Honorees to be Recognized

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Five former Seminole State College employees will be recommended for Emeritus status next week during the College’s Board of Regents meeting on Thursday, March 15.  A special afternoon reception recognizing these employees will follow the meeting, beginning at 2 p.m. in the Haney Center Utterback Ballroom. Campus and community friends of the honorees are invited to attend. Continue reading “SSC Emeritus Status Honorees to be Recognized” →