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Local Auto Supplier Helps Power Up OCC’s Automotive Servicing Program Experiences
OCC Automotive Faculty Claude Townsend's conversation with representatives from auto supplier TREMEC during the Mopar Roadkill Nights event, which is part of the Woodward Dream Cruise, resulted in the company donating six transmissions to OCC for use in classes in the Automotive Servicing program.Townsend...
OCC, DIA Partnership Brings Cultural Events, Art to the Community
Oakland Community College is expanding its partnership with the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) to include two free events to celebrate el Día de Muertos and learn about Food Culture in the Islamic World. Through the DIA Inside\Out program, art reproductions also continue on OCC’s five campuses.“We...
Community Culinary Classes at OCC This Fall
Oakland Community College (OCC) has a fresh line up of culinary classes for the community this fall. Offered through its Continuing Education department, highlights include cooking classes for children; healthy eating classes in partnership with Henry Ford Hospital; and a world of wine exploration...
OCC Foundation Works with Donors to Help Students Pay for Educational Expenses
Did Someone Say Free Money? A college scholarship awarded through the OCC Foundation helped Geneva C., a mother of four, achieve her dream to become a Head Start teacher."This scholarship helped shape who I am today as a professional,” said Geneva, keynote student speaker at the 2024 OCC Scholarship...
Follow OCC Athletics on New Interactive Website
Oakland Community College Owls spirit is flying high with a new mascot, new athletic uniforms, gym floor and OCC’s Athletic Dept. new OCC Owls website.The new website provides a home for all things College athletics. Athletes, fans and the community will now find easy drop-down menus to view...
OCC’s New Mascot Talon the Owl Takes Flight on Campus
The fall semester brings a unique energy to college campuses as students dive into a new academic year and engage in campus events. This season, that excitement soared at Oakland Community College at a tailgate event that unveiled OCC’s new mascot—Talon the Owl.A full crowd hoo-hoo'd Talon on...
New Programs and Support Services for OCC Students this Fall Semester
As students begin classes for fall semester, OCC is offering new and updated academic programs and launching a Student Success campaign designed to help students be more successful in their academic pursuits, whether it is to transfer to a four-year institution of earn their associate degree or...
State Announces New Deadline for Tuition-Free Community College Program at OCC Welcome Week Event
Michigan Reconnect Deadline Extended for Adults Ages 21-24 to Dec, 31Source: Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) announced a new deadline for adults ages 21 to 24 who have not yet...
New Student Organization for Neurodivergent Students at OCC
Feeling a sense of belonging at college can be tough, particularly for neurodivergent students.OCC’s Neurodivergent Student Alliance (NSA) wants to make that easier. The new student organization aims to build a sense of community for students who identify as neurodivergent, including those...
OCC and Mopar® Prepare Forgotten Harvest Farm-Truck and Budding Auto Techs for Work in the Field
Oakland Community College (OCC) Automotive Service program, Stellantis help local non-profit while filling auto technician shortageStudents in OCC's Automobile Servicing classes have been getting experience repairing an old Dodge RAM pickup truck while also helping a local non-profit organization...