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David Ceci standing at a podium.

From Officer to Academic: David Ceci named Dean of Public Services

October 22, 2018

OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan — More than 15 years after he began walking the beat as a public safety officer at Oakland Community College, David Ceci will assume a new leadership role in helping OCC train the next generation of law enforcement.Ceci, currently the college’s interim dean of public...

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Human Library

Challenge Your Knowledge of Stereotypes at the Human Library

October 17, 2018

OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – The Highland Lakes Library added a special collection of books aimed to promote diversity and inclusion in the OCC community. You won’t need your raider ID to check out these books…. Just a few minutes and conversation to speak with the ‘human’ author.How many...

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Manufacturing Day 2018

Manufacturing Day: OCC Preparing Workforce of Tomorrow

October 04, 2018

WJR celebrates Manufacturing Day with first-ever live broadcast on an OCC campus. More than 1,000 high school students saw the future and learned how they could be part of the world of advanced manufacturing. Oakland Community College already is preparing the workforce of tomorrow. By 2024, 800,000...

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OCC's 9th Chancellor Peter M. Provenzano Jr standing on stage surrounded by staff, faculty, students and the community.

Chancellor Tells Inauguration Audience it’s “OCC’s Time to Shine”

September 27, 2018

OCC celebrates inauguration.

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OCC Athletic Director, Jamie Corona.

From OCC Athlete, to Coach … to Athletic Director

September 27, 2018

OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – OCC Athletic Director Jamie Corona began here as a student studying liberal arts and playing softball, graduating with her associate’s degree in 2004.“Looking at all my options after graduating high school, I really thought that OCC was the best option for me based...

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OCC Inauguration Ceremony

September 20, 2018

OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan — Oakland Community College will host the inauguration of Chancellor Peter M. Provenzano, Jr.. His investiture as OCC’s ninth chancellor will take place Thursday, Sept. 27, at 5:30 p.m. during a ceremony at OCC’s Smith Theatre, Orchard Ridge campus, 27055 Orchard Lake...

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Oakland Community College staff.

OCC Faculty Give Back Over the Summer

September 06, 2018

SOURCE: OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE FACULTY ASSOCIATION – Oakland County, Mich. – Many may  have taken a break from the classroom, but for OCC faculty members, summer was a time not for rest but revival through travel, professional development and their support of local community causes.On...

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Students Connect in LIVE Q&A with Astronauts on Space Station

April 12, 2018

 WHAT   Oakland Community College and Lake Orion High School students have the rare opportunity, on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, to ask questions of two astronauts currently residing on the International Space Station. This event includes college and high school students in live Q&A downlink...

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OCC Students Carve Icy Niche in Winter Competitions

January 30, 2018

OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan –  Winter competitions are not for the faint of heart. Competitors must bring skill, endurance, agility and fearlessness to win. When your teammates and rivals pack chain saws, razor sharp chisels and hand saws: talent, ability and creativity on the ice becomes crystal...

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Oakland Community College Names New Chancellor

December 13, 2017

OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – Oakland Community College announces the appointment of Peter Provenzano to the position of Chancellor. Provenzano joined Oakland Community College in 2014 as Vice Chancellor of Administrative Services and a key member of the College's executive leadership team. Since...

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