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Math and Science Author to Speak at OCC Lectures
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – Oakland Community College is pleased to present award-winning author, journalist and TV producer Simon Singh for two free public lectures, October 21 and 22. Singh, who specializes in science and mathematics, will appeal to anyone interested in math in the world around...
OCC Approves New Jobs Training Funds
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – Oakland Community College recently entered new agreements with eight companies in Oakland County to provide training and funds for training 693 new employees under the Michigan New Jobs Training (MNJT) program.OCC will provide the training in a variety of areas to include...
OCC Reaches Agreement with Operating Engineers Local 324
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – The Oakland Community College (OCC) Board of Trustees approved a two-year collective bargaining agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 324, at its September 15 regular meeting.The agreement provides each member with an ”off-schedule”...
Electronic Waste Collection at OCC Recycling Event
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – Oakland Community College is teaming with Verizon and Global Electric Electronic Processing (GEEP) to sponsor two electronic waste (e-waste) recycling events at the Royal Oak and Southfield campuses. The event is sponsored by OCC’s Sustainability Committee in support...
Patriot Week: Judge Warren Speaks to OCC Students on “Immigrants and Their Diverse Contributions for Liberty: Yesterday, Today, and Beyond”
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – Oakland Community College will be celebrating Patriot Week next week with a variety of events in remembrance of the September 11 attacks and the anniversary of the signing of the Constitution on September 17.Patriot Week events include the following: Chancellor Tim Meyer...
OCC Bookstore Updates Pricing/Services in Competitive Market
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – When OCC students return to classes Sept. 2 and visit the OCC Raiders’ Store to check textbook prices, they will now be able to compare the College’s pricing to online competitors.Known as “dynamic pricing,” this tool allows the bookstores the flexibility to...
OCC Welcomes New Academic Dean of Math and Science
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – Oakland Community College welcomes Dr. Michael M. Goldin as the College’s new Dean of Academic Dean of Math & Science.Goldin was most recently Director of Chemistry at Liberty University in Virginia. He begins Monday, July 13.Goldin has a Ph.D. in Chemistry from...
First Three-Year Budget, Five-Year Forecast
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – Oakland Community College has adopted its first three-year budget and five-year forecast as it positions itself for a strong financial future.“In order for the College to fulfill its top priority of student success, we must be financially stable and live within our...