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Practicing Inclusion: Students Learn about Disabilities with Hands-On Activities
With Vaseline-covered goggles over his eyes, OCC student Christopher Burnett tried to sort candies representing pills into different colors on a tray. After a few minutes, he gave up. “I can’t even see the plate!” he said. “It’s frustrating. I only separated a few of them.” Burnett...
OCC Hosts Internship Mixer, Connecting Students with Area Employers
Applying classroom learning in real-world situations builds more than resumes: it builds confidence and connections. This fall, Oakland Community College and Detroit Drives Degrees (D3C3) co-sponsored an inaugural Internship Mixer event connecting 70 students with 24 local employers to do just that. Through...
OCC Hosts Annual Homeland Security Symposium
Nearly 200 first responders and public safety officials throughout Michigan were the focus of the “Protecting America-Defending Against the Threats” homeland security symposium hosted by Oakland Community College (OCC) recently at its Combined Regional Emergency Services Training (CREST) facility...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: OCC Employee Connects with Kindness to Student Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
Custodian Shirley Davis thought it was odd when she stopped seeing OCC student Lexy walking to her ceramic classes on the Royal Oak campus. The two instantly clicked nearly three years ago when Lexy began taking classes at the College. What began with a few friendly “hellos” led to hugs and...
OCC Hosts EmpowHER Trades Event: Breaking Barriers and Building Futures
A panel of thriving professionals shared their experiences in paving the way for future generations of women in skilled trades at the inaugural EmpowHER event held recently at the Auburn Hills campus. The event, organized by OCC’s Engineering, Manufacturing and Industrial Technology (EMIT), featured...
OCC Receives Three National Awards for Financial Reporting
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has once again recognized Oakland Community College (OCC) for its excellence in financial reporting and budget presentation. OCC received three awards from the GFOA, earning the GFOA’s Triple Crown recognition: Certificate of Achievement...
Oakland Community College and University of Detroit Mercy Partner to Bring BSN Completion Program to Oakland County
Oakland Community College and University of Detroit Mercy are collaborating to bring a bachelor’s degree in Nursing completion program to Oakland County. The partnership offers associate degree nurses (ADNs) an accelerated pathway to earn a bachelor of science degree in Nursing in 12 months....
OCC Hosts Oakland County’s Tech Collaboration Event Nov. 7 that Connects Business Leaders with Higher Education Institutions
Oakland County’s “Tech Collaboration Series” will make a stop at Oakland Community College’s Auburn Hills campus for a Nov. 7 event that will provide business leaders with insight on how they can take advantage of the College’s technical programs, resources and services. The event...
OCC Employees Recognized for Years of Service
When students need help registering for classes or scheduling counseling appointments, they often are greeted by Rochelle Ginsburg. Her soft-spoken and reassuring voice is one that has filtered through OCC’s campuses for 40 years. “I just try to make things easier for students,” said Ginsburg,...
Winter Semester Registration Opens at OCC with Many Options for Students to Get Funds to Pay for College
Current students and those who are just beginning or renewing their college career can begin registering for Winter semester classes at Oakland Community College beginning Monday, Oct. 28. Online registration runs through Jan. 5, 2025, and Winter semester classes begin Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. Priority...