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Oakland Community College Announces New Mascot
Whooo could it be? The wise old owl has spoken.Meet Talon, OCC’s new mascot! With its large forward-facing eyes, sharp claws and great wings, Talon is ready to rule the roost. With Talon in the house, OCC’s old mascot, Rudy the Raider, retires after nearly 60 years. The original mascot drew...
Black History Month: Listeners Inspired at African American Read-In
Strength. Freedom. Courage. Perseverance.Those are just some of the key messages conveyed during OCC’s African American Read-In on Feb. 6. OCC faculty, students and special guest Dr. Bernice A. King – youngest daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – read excerpts of inspiring books and...
OCC Community Volunteers at Food Pantry During MLK Jr. Day of Service
Oakland Community College staff embraced the spirit of the MLK Jr. holiday, a national day of service, by volunteering on Friday, Jan. 12 to unpack, sort, date-check and stock the OCC Give or Take Pantry at the Orchard Ridge campus.The pantry is available to OCC students or staff who may be experiencing...
Black History Month: OCC Proudly Recognizes Black Alumni Achievements
In celebration of Black History Month, Oakland Community College is proud to share some of the many exceptional Black alumni and the milestones they have reached. Learn more about their accomplishments and what Black History Month means to them.View opportunities to get involved in Black History...
OCC’s Winter and Spring Cooking Classes for Kids and Adults
Ready to elevate your cooking skills but don’t have the time or tools to fully dig in? Expand your skills in a two-hour session learning alongside OCC’s award-winning Culinary Studies Institute team. Children and adult classes in classic culinary fare to cookie creations are available...
Carrying on the Dream: OCC Q&A with Dr. Bernice A. King
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s youngest daughter provides unique perspective on “The Fierce Urgency of Now” at OCC’s 2024 MLK ConvocationThe following is excerpted from OCC’s 2024 MLK Convocation held Jan. 8, 2024 OCC Moderators: Kristina Marshall, J.D., Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion...
Alum Credits College for Success Across Varied Career Path
Adaptability, Customer Service and Optimism Among the Knowledge and Skills Learned at OCCEmily Schenk had a strong interest in events and wedding planning when she took an event planning class at OCC. She earned an associate degree 2015 and credits several faculty and the skills she gained at OCC...
Looking Back at the OCC Headlines of 2023
From a $1 million-plus legacy donation supporting student scholarships to OCC’s plans for the future, and a vote for a new College mascot, there was plenty of College news to share in 2023. The online news stories that captured the greatest attention on oaklandcc.edu included registration for...
OCC 2024 MLK Convocation: “The Fierce Urgency of Now”
A Conversation with Dr. Bernice A. King at Virtual Event Jan. 8Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s daughter, Dr. Bernice A. King, will be the speaker for Oakland Community College’s MLK Convocation on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024 from 4:30 - 6 p.m. At the virtual event, Dr. Bernice A. King will discuss “The...
OCC Employees Help Make the Holidays Magical for Families
A grandmother raising her three grandchildren didn’t know how she was going to provide gifts this holiday season after thieves broke into her home and stole everything – including the furnace and water heater – on Thanksgiving Day. For a single mom living in a tiny apartment with her four...