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U.S. Senator Peters Visits OCC, Hosts Student Roundtable
Release credit: Office of U.S. Senator Gary PetersROYAL OAK, MI – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today visited Oakland Community College’s Royal Oak campus to highlight bipartisan, bicameral legislation he introduced to expand options for high school students to obtain college credit, making...
Culinary Dine Around the World in One Night
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan –Escape on a culinary trip around the world guaranteed to be a thrill ride from beginning to end with Oakland Community College's (OCC) award-winning Culinary Studies Institute as they host “Around the World in 80 Days” on Thursday, April 14 at 6:00 p.m. in Farmington...
Free Musical Concerts, Poetry Exploration in April at OCC this Spring
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – Expect the best at these special spring events featuring live music from Oakland Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts Department and a special poetry celebration from OCC’s English Department. Student Music Showcase, Apr. 13 at 7:30 p.m., OCC's Orchard Ridge...
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...