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OCC Again Receives National Honors for Budget and Financial Planning
Awards for OCC’s Budget and Financial Planning excellence are adding up.The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recently awarded OCC with a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the College’s Fiscal Year 2024-2028 Five-Year Budget and Financial Forecast document, the highest...
OCC “Give or Take Pantry” Takes on Food Insecurity
A study by the Center for Community College Student Engagement reports nearly one-third of community college students report running out of food each month, short on money to buy more during that time. Food insecurity is unfortunately common across U.S. college campuses and Oakland Community College...
Two OCC Students Win Midwest Playwriting Competition
Winning plays were produced on stage at Oakton College Fall Festival in metropolitan Chicago areaCydnei Walker and Kris Taylor showcased their playwriting talent as part of their ENG 2780 Playwriting and Screenwriting course at OCC and it has paid off. English faculty member Tara Broeckel encouraged...
Learn & Share with OCC During Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures of Indigenous peoples while acknowledging their important contributions to American history and learn about the unique challenges they have faced both historically and currently. OCC’s Office of DEIJ...
OCC Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week Nov. 13-19
In celebration of the U.S. Department of Labor’s National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) Nov. 13-19, OCC is hosting two one-hour online information sessions Thursday, Nov. 16 for employers to learn about the benefits of Registered Apprenticeships in every industry sector.“Registered Apprenticeships...
OCC Names New Chief of Public Safety
Rick Leonard brings 35 years of experience, distinguished service honors to top postOakland Community College has named Rick Leonard chief of its Department of Public Safety. As chief, Leonard will oversee the College’s team of highly-trained, state-certified sworn Police Officers across its...
OCC and Oakland University Sign New Engineering Transfer Agreement
Oakland Community College (OCC) and Oakland University (OU) signed a new transfer articulation agreement that will provide OCC students who earn a Pre-Engineering associate degree an easier transfer to OU to earn a bachelor of science in Engineering.OCC students who complete the associate degree...
Community Invited to Two Music Variety Shows Featuring OCC Musicians
Not too many things in life are free, but just in time for the holidays, Oakland Community College is pleased to offer two events free to the community. These concerts showcase the College’s outstanding student musical performances.Join OCC in November and December for the following events: Music...
OCC Hosting Information Session Nov. 8 on Becoming a Computer Support Tech
OCC will hold an information session on Nov. 8 that provides insight on a 10-week training program qualifying participants for a job as a Computer Support Technician in the high-demand technology industry.
OCC Theatre Presents Tony-Award Winning Musical
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee brings laughter, fun to audiences, Nov. 9-17When Theatre program lead Jennifer Little decided she wanted to direct her first musical at OCC, she played it safe by selecting a show with a small cast. Turns out she didn’t have any problem getting enough students...