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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...
Historic Trip to Japan
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – January 19, 2016 – In an important visit designed to strengthen global relations, cultural understanding, and prepare for potential policy and business opportunities, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of Japan hosted a delegation of Asian-Americans to travel to...
Events Activities Celebrate MLK Life and Legacy
Oakland Community College invites the public to join in events and activities honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.“We are proud of OCC’s long-standing tradition to come together and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with top speakers and service projects focused...
OCC Names Kelly New Executive Director of Facilities Operations
Robert (“Bob”) M. Kelly has been named executive director of facilities operations at Oakland Community College (OCC) effective December 7. Prior to joining OCC, he was assistant superintendent for auxiliary and support service at the state’s second largest K-12 district, Utica Community Schools.Kelly...
Sign Language Interpreter Program Receives National Accreditation
OCC's Sign Language Interpreting program has been awarded national accreditation for its Associate Degree program by the Commission on Collegiate Interpreter Education (CCIE). The accreditation comes at an important time with significant sign language interpreter shortage in Michigan.The accreditation...
OCC Continues Goldman Sachs “10,000 Small Businesses” Initiative
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – Oakland Community College (OCC) received tangible recognition of its role in the Goldman Sachs “10,000 Small Businesses” (GS10KSB) initiative with a renewed consortium agreement.The GS10KSB program currently operates in select markets across the U.S. The initial...
“Almost Maine” Features Huge Cast, Great Mix of Talent
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – With a cast of 19 characters, ages 20-something to 70-something, OCC's production of “Almost Maine” promises to be funny, magical, whimsical and completely charming—and a great play for all ages.Running Nov. 12 – 28, “Almost Maine’ is comprised of nine short...
OCC Students Receive IT Certification in First Exam Offering
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – Oakland Community College is proud to announce 16 students have been awarded certification through the College’s new Computer Information Systems (CIS) Department Microsoft IT Academy. OCC launched the program last winter at its Auburn Hills campus and provided the...
OCC Forensics Students Winners in Intercollegiate Competition
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – Participants from nine colleges and universities across Michigan recently came to Oakland Community College to participate in a forensic tournament and workshop. The event focused on competitive speech and performance in four categories: Prose Interpretation, Informative...