SSC Welcomes Families on Trick or Treat Trail

November 1, 2018January 14, 2019admin

Several hundred kids and family members participated in Seminole State College’s 5th Annual Trick-or-Treat Trail on campus October 30. Tables were set up along the walking trails of Henderson Park with various SSC teams, organizations, students and employees who passed out candy to trick-or-treaters. Continue reading “SSC Welcomes Families on Trick or Treat Trail” →

Denmark Students Say Goodbye

October 30, 2018January 14, 2019admin

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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International Concert Pianist to Perform at SSC

October 30, 2018January 14, 2019admin

Concert pianist Dr. Peter Simon will entertain area residents at a free public concert Thursday, Nov. 8 on Seminole State College’s campus. The “Music and Poetry of Love” program will begin at 7 p.m. in the Utterback Ballroom of the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. The event is sponsored by the SSC Educational Foundation. Continue reading “International Concert Pianist to Perform at SSC” →

Danish Students Visit Oklahoma Landmarks and Attractions

October 29, 2018January 14, 2019admin

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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Pictured are, front row, Chancellor Glen D. Johnson, Wallace and Regent Jeffrey W. Hickman. Back row, left to right, are Northeastern State University President Don Betz, East Central University President Katricia Pierson, Regent Michael C. Turpen, Rogers State University President Larry Rice, Oklahoma Panhandle State University President Timothy Faltyn, Regent Joseph L. Parker Jr., Regent Andy Lester and Seminole State College President Lana Reynolds.

Smalley, Wallace Recognized with Distinguished Higher Education Service Awards

October 26, 2018January 14, 2019admin

Sen. Jason Smalley and Rep. Kevin Wallace were recognized with the 2018 Distinguished Service Award for Higher Education during this week’s Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education meetings. Continue reading “Smalley, Wallace Recognized with Distinguished Higher Education Service Awards” →

SSC Board of Regents Convenes for October Meeting

October 26, 2018January 14, 2019admin

At their October meeting on Thursday, the Seminole State College Board of Regents approved the annual external audit, the purchase of one passenger bus, the lease of an additional passenger bus and a website privacy policy. Continue reading “SSC Board of Regents Convenes for October Meeting” →

Dunnington and Pugh at SSC

October 25, 2018January 14, 2019admin

Your Vote Counts

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 Women’s Soccer Team Ranked Number One Heading into Regional Tournament

October 24, 2018January 14, 2019admin

The Seminole State College women’s soccer team will be the number one seed heading into the NJCAA Region II Tournament at Red Robertson Field in Miami, Oklahoma, this Saturday, Oct. 27. The Trojans are one of four teams to qualify for the tournament. In the first round of play, the Trojans will face off against Redlands Community College. Continue reading “SSC Women’s Soccer Team Ranked Number One Heading into Regional Tournament” →

SSC Welcomes Denmark Students

October 24, 2018January 14, 2019admin

Welcome to Oklahoma

Group Picture — 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.***

Assistant Professor of English Yasminda Choate

English Professor Speaks on the Role of Community Colleges in Educating Incarcerated Persons

October 24, 2018January 14, 2019admin

Seminole State College Assistant Professor of English Yasminda Choate recently presented on the value of community colleges bringing educational programs to incarcerated persons at the Rural Community College Alliance Conference in Park City, Utah. Continue reading “English Professor Speaks on the Role of Community Colleges in Educating Incarcerated Persons” →