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OCC Culinary Class
OCC Culinary Class Gives Students Practical Experience in Managing High-End EventsIf you have ever planned a holiday party, you know the amount of work it takes to ensure it comes off without a hitch. Now take that party and add theme decorations; creative menu planning including themed and five-star...
OCC Jazz, Concert Bands Perform Free Community Concerts
The sounds of Sousa, Swing and seasonal favorites will fill the air as the OCC music department presents two free band concerts in December.The OCC Jazz Band, under the direction of Tom Dennis, will perform Thursday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m., in the Smith Theater on the Orchard Ridge Campus....
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Students Take First, Third at “SonoBowl”
Unparalleled teamwork, professional case study presentation, expert “phantom” patient exams, a bit of creativity, and a smooth slide of the transducer earned eight OCC students two podium finishes at the inaugural, regional SonoBowl hosted by Henry Ford Hospital.The SonoBowl pitted student teams...
Holocaust Survivor to Speak Nov 12 at Royal Oak
A simple potato was the stuff of “royalty” or the “very rich” to a young Jewish girl encamped in a Siberian forest where the bitter cold made breathing feel like “swallowing sharp objects.”Irene Miller, author of “Into No Man’s Land: A Historical Memoir” and featured in the PBS...
Aggison Named Assoc Academic Dean Math Science
Dr. Leah Aggison brings an extensive background in STEM education and student success to her new role as Oakland Community College’s associate academic dean of mathematics and sciences. She joins the College from ReBUILDetroit, a consortium of University of Detroit Mercy and Wayne State University,...
Ten Unique One-Act Plays Featured in November OCC Theatre Production
“Love Hate and Other Oddities (Again)” Performances at OCC Royal Oak Campus Theatre Nov. 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16A collection of dark, heartbreaking, funny one-act plays will be featured in OCC’s Theatre Program production, “Love Hate and Other Oddities (Again)” at the College’s Royal Oak...
Voters Overwhelmingly Approve 10-Year Millage Renewal
Renewal does not raise local tax rate above current levelsThe Oakland Community College millage renewal passed on Tuesday with a resounding 72 percent of voters approving the measure.“We are grateful to the voters for maintaining their support of OCC,” said Chancellor Peter Provenzano. “With...
Students with Mental Health Issues Often Look to Faculty and Staff
With the academic and personal stress students often face, OCC faculty and staff need to be prepared to recognize potential issues and use front line approaches to guide students to the resources they may need to be successful.But it may be difficult to identify a student in crisis and know how...
OCC Foundation Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Empowered Giving
Founded in 1979, Foundation has Raised More than $10 million for Student Scholarships and SupportThe mission of the Oakland Community College Foundation is to support student success by offering scholarships and emergency funds to help them achieve their academic goals. And after 40 years, the...
Homeland Security Symposium at OCC
With new and emerging domestic terrorism threats becoming more sophisticated, first responders need to be at the forefront of detecting and reacting to these threats to keep our communities safe.Nearly 200 first responders and public safety officials throughout Michigan were the focus of the “Protect...