Eskimo Joe CEO

The Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class recently travelled to Eskimo Joe’s in Stillwater where they enjoyed lunch and visited with Founder and CEO Stan Clark. Clark shared the story of how the business began and how it has progressed over the years. Pictured from left to right are Sidney Osborn of Seminole, Stan Clark, Cami Sosbee of Wewoka and Cassidy Johnson of Bristow.

Learning How to Print…

During their visit to Stillwater, the PLC students also toured the Eskimo Joe’s Promotional Products Group facility. The group got a behind the scenes look at how the company designs and creates shirts, hats and other promotional items. They learned each step of the process, from sourcing to printing to distribution.

PLC visit Eskimo Joes Promotional Products Group

Seminole State College faculty and staff took an early morning break on Tuesday to enjoy coffee and breakfast. The “Meet and Greet” event allowed employees from across campus a chance to visit and welcome new staff members to SSC.

SSC GEAR UP Advisor Misty Cooper (left) and  GEAR UP Professional Development Coordinator Jeanie Nix (center) introduce themselves to Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach Robert Bennet (right) at the Tuesday morning “Meet and Greet” in the President’s office.

Morning Meet & Greet

Hernandez Speaks at Black History Month Presentation

Seminole State College STEM Assistant Professor Theran Hernandez visited with Seminole junior high and high school students this week during a special Black History Month program at the school. Hernandez spoke to the group about her experience as an African American student, and how she overcame racial stereotypes and became the first in her family to attend and graduate college. She stressed the importance of education and encouraged the students to pursue their dreams, even in the face of adversity.

Community and Alumni Advisers to Aid in Search for Trojan Baseball Coach

Seminole State College has opened the search for a new coach for the Trojan baseball team.  The position will be advertised locally, statewide and regionally, as well as in national baseball publications.  The selection process will include input from College, community and alumni supporters. Continue reading “Community and Alumni Advisers to Aid in Search for Trojan Baseball Coach”

SSC Receives Award of Excellence as a Certified Healthy Campus

Seminole State College was honored Thursday at the Certified Healthy Oklahoma luncheon in Oklahoma City for helping create a healthy campus environment. The College received an Award of Excellence – the highest of all certification levels. The Certified Healthy Oklahoma program showcases businesses, campuses, communities, congregations, early childhood programs, restaurants, and schools that are committed to supporting healthy choices through environmental and policy change. These entities work to improve the health of Oklahomans by implementing elements, policies, and programs that will help Oklahomans to eat better, move more, and be tobacco free. Pictured left to right are SSC President Lana Reynolds, Administrative Assistant to the President Mechell Downey, Director of Community Relations Kristin Dunn and Library/Business Training Coordinator Carol Hartman.