Sophie Augustin made the journey from Munich, Germany to Seminole, Oklahoma to play goalkeeper for the SSC Women’s soccer team.

One SSC Soccer Player’s Journey from Germany to Oklahoma During the Pandemic

March 10, 2021March 10, 2021Brooks Nickell

By A-yo Jones, SSC Student

In August of 2020, fate brought Sophie Augustin from Munich, Germany to the rural town of Seminole, Oklahoma. Destiny began to unfold quickly for Augustin after her school advisor reached out to SSC Women’s Head Soccer Coach Daniel Hill in March of 2020. The documentation process began with signatures and progressed forward into various aptitude tests measuring academic proficiency.

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Cleanup under way to repair Damage from the winter storm in the north classrooms of the David L. Boren Library.

Repair Efforts Underway at SSC Following Winter Storm

March 10, 2021March 10, 2021Kristin Dunn

Seminole State College experienced an extensive amount of damage across its campus due to the recent winter storm. The College’s maintenance and custodial staff have identified many issues and addressed a number of repairs over the past week, but some cleanup and restoration efforts will span the next few months.

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Co-Owner of the Kinslow Group Brooke Case (center) speaks with PLC students Tiffany Maxey of Catoosa (left) and Kandyce Davidson of Wewoka (right) during the Women’s Leadership Luncheon. In groups of two, students rotated from table to table to meet and discuss with the event’s speakers.

SSC Hosts Women’s Leadership Luncheon

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021Josh Hutton

Seminole State College held the President’s Leadership Class Women’s Leadership Luncheon in the Utterback Ballroom on March 4. Five women community leaders in business, tribal government, education, medicine and the non-profit sector spoke to the PLC students.

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Pictured left to right: Ayo Jones of Shawnee – Business and Education Division; Bethany Randall of Tecumseh – Language Arts and Humanities Division; Sierra Springer of Shawnee – Health Sciences Division; and Michael Adair of Ft. Gibson – STEM Division. Not pictured is AC Sloan, who was honored by the Social Sciences Division.

SSC Recognizes Five Students of the Month

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021Josh Hutton

Five outstanding Seminole State College students were recently honored for the month of February. Each academic division selected one student to honor based on work ethic, academic standing and campus involvement. The students were awarded a certificate from the Academic Affairs Office, a gift certificate to use at the Student Union Grill and a special parking pass allowing them access to park in any spot on campus for a month.

Licensed Professional Counselor Heather Annis will be on Seminole State College’s campus every Wednesday throughout the spring semester to help students with their mental health needs.

SSC Offers Free Counseling to All Students

March 3, 2021March 3, 2021Josh Hutton

Seminole State College is now offering free counseling services to all its students. Beginning this week, Licensed Professional Counselor Heather Annis will be on campus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday. These counseling services are organized and scheduled by the SSC Help Center and made possible through federal funding from the CARES Act.

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Potter Awarded Nigh Leadership Scholarship

March 3, 2021Josh Hutton

Area Seminole State College student Hannah Potter of Seminole, Okla. recently received the George and Donna Nigh Leadership Scholarship for 2021.

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Members of the Great Western Dining staff (pictured l-r) Amber Martin, Katy Hall, Mark Hudson, Leonard Walker and Jamal Hart accepted the award.

Great Western Dining Honored by Seminole Chamber of Commerce

February 26, 2021February 26, 2021Josh Hutton

Seminole State College Food Service company, Great Western Dining, was honored recently by the Seminole Chamber of Commerce with an annual Director’s Awards in recognition of efforts to safely serve meals at the Chamber Forum and other community events during 2020.

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GEAR UP Director Julie Hix (pictured) won the employee Twinkies category with her dog Teddy.

SSC Holds “I Love My Pet” Valentine’s Day Contest

February 25, 2021February 25, 2021Brooks Nickell

While social distancing continues to limit in-person events on campus, Seminole State College recently offered employees and students a way to connect with its “I Love My Pet” Valentine’s Day Contest. The contest, hosted by Faculty Senate and the Professional Staff Council, sought photo submissions of pet owners’ furry friends. The contest selected three winners in four categories: Best Outfit, Twinkies (owners matching with their pets), Moodiest and an Open category.

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The Seminole State College Educational Foundation has named Danny Morgan as its new director of the SSC Rural Business and Resources Center. Morgan’s first day in the role will be March 20.

Morgan Named to SSC Rural Business Center Position

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021Josh Hutton

The Seminole State College Educational Foundation has announced the hiring of former state representative Danny Morgan to direct the SSC Rural Business and Resources Center (RBRC). The Center, established in 2004, is funded through the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to provide economic development assistance in the College’s five-county service area. Morgan will begin his work with the SSC Educational Foundation on March 20.

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SSC Police Chief Shane Marshall (left) thanks Gateway to Prevention and Recovery Coordinator David Holland (right) for the donation of 10 NARCAN kits to Seminole State College on Feb. 2.

Gateway to Prevention and Recovery Donates NARCAN Kits to SSC

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021Josh Hutton

Gateway to Prevention and Recovery recently donated 10 NARCAN drug overdose response kits Seminole State College. NARCAN is a nasal spray containing the medication naloxone. The kits are designed to rapidly reverse opioid overdose.

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