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OCC Summer 2016 Registration Open
Every Summer Has a Story, Write Yours at OCCOAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan –Spring and summer are an ideal time to take advantage of OCC’s programs and secure college credits ahead of the traditional fall rush.With more than 100 degree and certificate programs, OCC maintains a low tuition rate for...
Smith Named Interim Executive Director of Workforce Development
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – Doug Smith has been named interim executive director of Workforce Development and Life Long Learning at Oakland Community College (OCC) from senior vice president of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).In his new role, Smith will oversee OCC's workforce...
Swing Like a Fool: Live Concert
REVISED RELEASEOAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – The students of Oakland Community College’s (OCC) Highland Lakes Campus invite you to “Swing Like a Fool” on Friday, April 1 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in Waterford at the OCC Highland Lakes Campus Student Center Arena.OCC's Highland Lakes StudentLIFE,...
March: A Month of Celebration and Giving at OCC
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan - Oakland Community College invites community members along with retirees, alumni, employees and students to volunteer throughout the month of March in honor of its 2016 Founders Day Celebration.In this long-running tradition of goodwill and giving back to the community,...
OCC Chancellor’s Scholarship – Qualifying Students Sought for Awards
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – Students planning to attend OCC for the 2016-17 academic year are encouraged to apply for the Chancellor’s Scholarship awards. These scholarships help incoming, qualified students get a financial head start on their higher education experience.The Chancellor's Scholarships...
OCC Spring Production Elizabeth Rex
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – Brave, edgy and original, Oakland Community College’s production of “Elizabeth Rex” opens to the public March 10-19.With a cast of 18 characters, ages 16-87, “Elizabeth Rex” follows the story of Queen Elizabeth on the eve of the beheading of her rumored lover,...
OCC Faculty Receive Professional Development Grants
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – Oakland Community College (OCC) faculty members Bryan Dubin and Dennis Quist were recently awarded Randahl Agency Meemic Grants to attend educational conferences supporting academic professional development.The Randahl Agency Meemic Grant was started in 2014 between...
OCC Culinary Events - A Foodie's Delight
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan –Calling all epicureans, foodies and gastronomes. OCC’s Culinary Studies Institute is continuing its lineup of offerings and events open to the community. Join the College’s aspiring chefs for a wonderful dining experience, where you can expect the best in food and...
OCC Offers Free Information Sessions on Programs in Hot Career Fields
Searching for New Career Opportunities? Oakland Community College is hosting a number of free information sessions on how to prepare for and enter some of the area’s hottest fields.911 Dispatch Academy – Michigan’s only 911 Dispatch Academy provides the necessary skills, knowledge and hands-on...
OCC Hosts Free Wellness Sessions for Students and the Community
Stressed? Worried? Overwhelmed? OCC is hosting a number of free wellness sessions, open to the community. Registration is not required.Eliminating Stress Workshop – Speaker Tanya Martin, Psy.D., LLP introduces effective tools and techniques for eliminating personal stressors and leaves participants...