Health workers from the Seminole and Pottawatomie Health Departments hosted a joint flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Enoch Kelly Haney Center on Seminole State College’s campus on Oct. 27. The health workers administered 112 COVID-19 vaccine and booster shots, as well as 108 flu shots.
SSC President Lana Reynolds receives a COVID-19 booster shot during the health clinic on campus Oct. 27.
Seminole State College will open enrollment for the spring semester next Monday, Nov. 1 for prospective students. For students currently taking courses at the College, enrollment for next semester began Oct. 25. A current course schedule can be viewed on the College’s website at www.sscok.edu.
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Five outstanding Seminole State College students were recently honored for the month of October. Each academic division selected one student to recognize 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.
October’s students of the month are: Allison Bray of Wetumka – Social Sciences; Angela Copley of Shawnee – Health Sciences; Mark Ellis of Shawnee – STEM; Georgia Ledford of Seminole – Language Arts and Humanities; and Spencer Sturgill of Shawnee – Business and Education.
The Seminole State College Board of Regents met Oct. 21 to review the College’s annual external audit report and ratify the purchase of a new emergency alert system.
The meeting opened with a review of the College’s recent expenditures by Vice President for Fiscal Affairs Kristie Newby. Then SSC President Lana Reynolds presented her President’s Report, which included an update on the College’s personnel changes and information about campus activities.
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The Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class took part in a behind-the-scenes tour of the Oklahoma Aquarium located in Jenks on Oct. 19. Educational Specialist Alyssa Rodriguez discussed the day-to-day work of caring for aquatic life, just before students viewed the shark tank.
PLC students learned about how food is prepared for different species of fish during the tour.
Two Seminole State College employees were recognized for their hard work and dedication during the monthly Seminole Chamber of Commerce Forum on Oct. 12. Assistant Professor of Agriculture Wendy Rich was honored as “Faculty Member of the Month” and Human Resources Associate Julie Green as “Staff Member of the Month.”
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Thirty-four Seminole State College students were inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society for Two-Year Colleges on Oct. 5.
The induction ceremony was conducted virtually, utilizing Zoom video conference software.
Students were selected based on their scholarship, leadership and commitment to community. The chapter provides programs, organizes activities and encourages participation in community service projects.
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The Seminole State College Student Government Association has selected its officers for the 2020-2021 academic year. Pictured from left to right are Secretary Katelyn Nguyen, of Dustin; President Georgia Ledford, of Seminole; and Vice President Jenna Harrison, of Shawnee. The three officers were welcomed into their new roles at a luncheon on Oct. 11 with President Lana Reynolds.
SGA is dedicated to promoting the interests of the total student body by formulating and proposing ideas to the SSC administration. Financial Aid Specialist Caitlin Brown serves as the sponsor for the student organization.
Members of the Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class toured the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Center and Aviary on Sept. 30. In addition to learning about the history of the Potawatomi people, PLC also viewed the eagles under the care of the CPN Aviary staff. The Aviary offers a permanent home for injured eagles that cannot be returned to the wild.
Kayla Woody (left), a prevention specialist at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation House of Hope speaks with Seminole State College student Carysa Danker, of Byng, during a Career and Resource Fair held on SSC’s campus. The Career Fair took place Oct. 5 and 6 and featured a wide array of employers and nonprofits who provide services locally. The event was organized in a partnership between the Seminole Chamber of Commerce and SSC Student Activities.
Caption: SSC student Kinnady Grabill, of Anadarko, climbs a rock wall at the Career and Resource Fair on Oct. 6. The rock wall was set up by the Army National Guard
In addition to the Career and Resource Fair, SSC hosted a College Transfer Fair on Oct. 6. Twelve different universities and U.S. military recruiters had booths on campus. Pictured: Patsy Spottedbird (left), a representative from Northeastern State University discusses the transfer process with Sierra Josselyn (center), of Seminole, and Ashlyn Tait (right), of Chanute, Kansas.