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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...
OCC Women’s Basketball Team Qualifies for National Tournament
For the first time in OCC history, the Women’s basketball team qualified for the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II Women’s Basketball Tournament. The team won two and lost two games in the tournament, finishing eighth in the nation. The national tournament took...
OCC English Instructor Showcases 51 Poems in his Latest Book
As a poetry writer for more than 45 years and author of 13 books, OCC English faculty David James says his writing life has influenced everything he does as a teacher. “As a working writer, I know what students go through to place words on the page, and I can share my habits, techniques, and...
OU and OCC Establish New Transfer Agreement for Graphic Design Degree Programs
A new transfer articulation agreement between Oakland University and Oakland Community College will create a more streamlined, cost-efficient path for students to complete associate and bachelor’s degrees in graphic design.The agreement increases the number of transferable graphic design credits...
OCC Offers IGNITE Club Aimed at Helping Women Flex their Political Power
Oakland Community College students looking to find their voice in politics have a new resource with IGNITE. The new chapter was founded this Winter semester by OCC alumnus Agatha Pinheiro, who is also a fellow for IGNITE, a national, non-partisan organization. The group is dedicated to building...
OCCARP Retiree Benefits
OCC retirees looking for a way to stay connected and explore a variety of educational and social events find the answers in Oakland Community College Association of Retired Personnel (OCCARP). OCCARP board chair and former OCC faculty member Bob Zemke says it’s a great organization for OCC...
OCC’s Summer, Fall Semester Registration Now Available
Current and future OCC students, and guest students who will be home for the summer, can now register online for both summer and fall semester classes. Summer classes begin May 9 and fall semester begins August 29. OCC will continue to feature a variety of course formats for students including...
OCC Chancellor and Provost Testify at State Legislature Committee Meetings
OCC Chancellor Peter Provenzano, Jr. and Provost Jennifer Berne discussed Michigan Reconnect and the Michigan New Jobs Training (MNJT) program while testifying at two state Legislature committee meetings on March 17 in Lansing. During the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education...