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OCC Returns to Live Commencement Ceremonies to Honor Close to 1,600 Graduates
After two years of holding virtual commencements due to the COVID-19 pandemic, OCC returned to live ceremonies for 2022 at Oakland University’s O’rena. The ceremonies celebrated close to 1,600 OCC graduates who earned a certificate or an associate degree in applied science, arts, business...
Close to 100 Students Participate in Third Annual OCC Libraries Outstanding Research Paper Competition
Writing a research paper involves curiosity, discernment, and the ability to advocate a position using information sourced from books, articles and interviews. It is a skill, and like all skills, requires practice. Those research-paper “skills” were considered by judges who chose the winners...
OCC Alum Pens Self-help and Motivational Book
Lavar Drummond hopes children will learn through his book and experiences, the key takeaways he learned as an OCC student — believe in yourself and think optimistically. The author, licensed counselor and educator crafted "Affirmation Heroes," a story of one boy’s journey meeting magical...
DIA Showcases Work of OCC Alum Corey Turner
Twelve years ago, Corey Turner remembers seeing a Detroit Institute of Arts' billboard promoting the exhibit of fashion photographer Richard Avedon. The billboard featured supermodel Donyale Luna, one of the featured artist’s African American models. “After visiting Richard Avedon’s exhibit...
OCC Faculty Member Headed to Norway for Prestigious Fulbright-Hays Seminar
OCC faculty member Sarah Lemelin has been selected for the U.S. Department of Education’s 2022 Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad program in Norway. The program provides U.S. educators in the arts, social sciences and humanities opportunities to participate in short-term seminars abroad to...
Pontiac Collective Impact Partnership Leader to Speak at OCC Commencement May 21
Dr. Samino Scott II, executive director of the Pontiac Collective Impact Partnership, will deliver Oakland Community College’s 2022 commencement address on Saturday, May 21, at Oakland University’s O’rena Athletics Center in Rochester, Mich. The event will be the first in-person commencement...
Motorcycle Safety Classes Offered at OCC’s Auburn Hills Campus
Temperatures are warming up and the excitement of riding is in the air. Motorcycle season is upon us. Just in time, OCC’s popular Motorcycle Safety courses for both beginner and experienced riders are back as well now through June on the College’s Auburn Hills campus. Basic Rider Course This...
OCC Student Presents at International Conference
Her journey began more than 25 years agoLakisha Dumas of Farmington Hills joined an elite group of students across the globe who were chosen to present papers for the Undergraduate Conference in Philosophy (UCiP) hosted by Eastern Michigan University this spring. Dumas was the only community college...
OCC Names 2022 Diversity Champion at Inaugural Empowerment Summit Event
OCC Social Science Faculty Michael Vollbach recognized for his inclusive teaching style and advocacy Speaking out against insensitivity and prejudice. Constantly striving for improvement beyond the status quo. Continually envisioning new ways of inclusion for all. These are all qualities exemplified...
OCC Hosts Registered Apprenticeship Information Session for Employers May 5
OCC will host an Apprenticeship 101 Information Session for employers May 5 at its Auburn Hills campus to help businesses understand the value of apprenticeships in building, recruiting and retaining a skilled workforce. The event will be held Thursday, May 5 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the T Building...