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50th Commemorative Book Now Available
Pick up your copy of Onondaga Community College’s 50th anniversary commemorative book today at the Barnes & Noble College Bookstore.

Flex Start '12
Flex Start is an opportunity for students to earn college credit in a 10 week period of time beginning February 27, 2012 and ending May 13th.

50th Anniversary Convocation Ceremony
As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, Onondaga Community College held its first-ever convocation ceremony in January to welcome new students from the Class of 2014

2012 Black History Month
Join the Black History Month Celebration at Onondaga by attending one of the many events offered in late January and February.

New Scholarship Program Covers Up To 25% Of Annual Tuition for Eligible Students
Onondaga Community College announces a new scholarship program, “Onondaga Community Scholars,” which provides qualified students with scholarships of up to $1,000 - saving students and families approximately 25% of annual tuition costs.

50th Anniversary Exhibit at OHA
The Onondaga Historical Association will host an exhibit commemorating Onondaga Community College's 50th anniversary from January 18 - February 26.

Proposed Inner Harbor Campus
Onondaga has announced its interest in a proposed development for the Syracuse area’s Inner Harbor.

Quote from President Debbie L. Sydow, Ph.D. on State of the State
Onondaga Community College applauds Governor Cuomo’s efforts to extend NYSUNY 2020 to all of the 64 campuses in the State University of New York system.

Decades Event
A 50th Anniversary Community Celebration will be held on Friday, January 27, 2012 from 7 – 10 p.m. in the SRC Arena and Events Center.

Allyn Hall Dedication
Onondaga Community College rededicated the former Health, Physical Education and Recreation Building to Allyn Hall in honor of William F. “Bill” Allyn and Janet J. “Penny” Allyn.

Music Professor Inducted into MCANA
David Abrams, professor of music and chair of the music department, was recently inducted into the Music Critics Association of North America.

SRC Arena and Events Center Dedication
In December, Onondaga held an official ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony commemorating the opening of the SRC Arena and Events Center.

Onondaga Announces Nuclear Technology AAS Degree
Onondaga announced plans to develop a Nuclear Engineering Technology Associate of Applied Science degree

Women's Basketball Ranked #1 in Pre-Season Poll
The NJCAA Women’s Division III National Poll has picked the Onondaga women’s basketball team as pre-season #1 in the country.

Expanded Bistro Service
New expanded white table cloth dining experience in the Gordon Student Center Bistro.

Championship Rings Presented to Men's LAX Team
A ring ceremony was held on October 15 at Onondaga Community College for the 2011 NJCAA National Champion Men's Lacrosse team.

Onondaga Receives NJCAA Region III Sportsmanship Award
The NJCAA has selected Onondaga to receive a 2010-11 NJCAA Region III Sportsmanship Award.

Onondaga Announces New VP for Development
Onondaga Community College has named John Zacharek Vice President for Development and Executive Director of the OCC Foundation.

Top-Ranked National Publication Names College Military Friendly
G.I. Jobs Magazine has named Onondaga Community College as one of its 2012 Military Friendly Schools.

H-1 Hall Community Open House
Onondaga will host a community open house and grand opening of H-1 Hall on Saturday, September 17 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

September 11 Commemoration Ceremony
Students, employees and community members joined together on Friday, September 9 in remembrance of the events that took place on 9/11/01.

50th Anniversary Kickoff
A ceremony was held to officially begin the College’s 50th Anniversary year-long celebration and dedicate its newest sculpture.

Onondaga Announces New Athletic Director
Onondaga Community College has named Rob Edson as Athletics Director.

Access Changes for Gordon and HPE Visitors
Beginning August 2, a fence will temporarily restrict pedestrian access to the main campus from Parking Lot #13.

Year-Round Child Care Begins This Fall at CLC
Beginning August 22, Onondaga's Children's Learning Center will expand child care offerings from the current two-semester model to a year-round model of 50 weeks per year.

Onondaga and Say Yes to Education Launch First Summer Academy
Onondaga and Say Yes to Education teamed up and launched the first-ever "Say Yes Summer Success Academy," allowing students to live on campus and discover the full college experience.

Onondaga to Become Energy Smart Learning Center
Onondaga has renewed its agreement to become an Energy Smart Learning Center as part of the Center for Energy Efficiency and Building Science.

Board Approves 2011-12 Operating Budget
At its regularly scheduled board meeting, the Onondaga Community College Board of Trustees passed the College’s 2011-12 operating budget which keeps tuition under $4,000 annually.

C-STEP and LSAMP Summer Research
Eight C-STEP and LSAMP students will participate in hands-on research experiences this summer.

Student Wins Top Award in Statewide Essay Competition
Amelia Weimar placed first in the Historical Society of the Courts of New York State's 2011 David A. Garfinkel Essay Competition. Her winning essay discussed the Legal Legacy of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire.

Solar Panels Installed on Whitney Building
In Spring 2011, the College began installation of a 21.16 kWp solar array on the roof of the Whitney Applied Technology Center.

SRC Arena and Events Center to Host Winter Section III Championships
Onondaga announced a new partnership with the New York State Public High School Athletics Association that will bring a number of Section III tournaments and games to the College’s SRC Arena and Events Center.

Two Students Selected to Participate in NASA Research Opportunity
Thanks to a unique program offered through NASA, Darryl Jones and Michael Osborne participated in a three-day research experience at Johnson Space Center this month.

Important Check Scam Information
Info about a national check scamming operation that has targeted Onondaga, as well as other colleges and organizations.

Men's Lax are 2011 National Champs
The Men's Lacrosse team won its third straight and fifth overall national championship today by beating CCBC Essex 12 to 9.

Commencement 2011
2011 Graduate and Business Administration Major Zephaniah Horton, of Syracuse, NY delivered the keynote address at Onondaga's 48th Commencement Ceremony held on May 14 at 3 pm.

Onondaga Breaks Ground on New Academic II Building
Onondaga Community College broke ground on its new Academic II building today, a project that will span over the College's hallmark gorge and connect Ferrante Hall and the Gordon Student Center.

Governor and SUNY Chancellor Unveil Groundbreaking NYSUNY 2020 Program
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor Dr. Nancy L. Zimpher today unveiled the NYSUNY 2020 Challenge Grant Program.

Jazz Fest Headliners
Headliners have been announced for the 29th Annual M&T Jazz Fest that will take place on June 24th and 25th at Onondaga.

Men's Lacrosse Gears Up for Championship Run
It's been another dominant season for the men's lacrosse team. Onondaga is ranked #1 in the nation with an undefeated 15-0 record thanks to some of the top offense, defense and goaltending in the league.

Onondaga Community College Ranked in Top 10%
Aspen Institute College Excellence Program yesterday ranked Onondaga Community College as one of the nation’s 120 best community colleges, challenging it to compete for the prize funds.

Female Onondaga County High School Seniors Eligible for Scholarship
Applications for the Data Key Communications - Vera House scholarship for the 2011-12 academic year are now being accepted through May 1.

Onondaga Congratulates Dr. James Sunser, New President of Genesee CC
Onondaga formally extends its congratulations to James Sunser, Ed.D., who was named the new president of Genesee Community College in Batavia, NY. Dr. Sunser has served at Onondaga Community College for 23 years, most recently as Vice President for Continuing and Extended Learning.

College Utilizes Report as Framework for Moving Toward Contract Resolution
With efforts to negotiate a successor contract between OCC and the OCC Federation of Teachers and Administrators (OCCFTA) underway since April 2008, a report from the Fact Finder appointed by the New York State Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) has been issued.

Onondaga Earns National Recognition as Model of Efficiency
University Business magazine has named Onondaga Community College as a “2010 Model of Efficiency” in their most recent issue.

Allen J. Naples Joins Board of Trustees
Allen J. Naples, Senior Vice President and Regional President of the Central New York region for M&T Bank, was sworn in today as a member of the Board of Trustees.

A Celebration to Remember
Professor Matt Louer rallied with students in his public speaking course to throw student Dut Deng a birthday party he'll never forget – his first.

Transformation of the Historic Poor Farm Property Continues
The transformation of the former “Poorhouse Campus ” located on Onondaga Road in the Town of Onondaga is progressing.

Campus Safety Turns to Students for Patrol
Members of the College's student patrol group are helping Onondaga remain one of the safest SUNY campuses.

Onondaga Receives Award From CNY Chapter of American Institute of Architects
In recognition of the College’s efforts to integrate sustainability principles into its Strategic Plan, President Debbie L. Sydow recently accepted the 2010 President’s Award by the American Institute of Architects' CNY Chapter.

Onondaga Community College and Syracuse University Announce New Dual Admission Agreement
The two institutions officially announced a partnership to provide qualifying students with dual admission and guaranteed transfer into 33 degree programs at Syracuse University.

Create [Change] at Onondaga
Find out how you can keep our campus a positive, safe and respectful place.

Onondaga Dedicates Two New Sculptures
Onondaga Community College President Debbie L. Sydow and Syracuse University Chancellor Nancy Cantor joined with artist and SU alumna Carole Eisner to dedicate two new sculptures on the Onondaga campus.

Sciences Come Alive Through Bridges Program
Thanks to a partnership with Binghamton University, five Onondaga Community College students explored the sciences through a paid summer research experience.

Ferrante Hall Academic II Addition
Plans for the addition to Ferrante Hall and renovations to the Gordon Student Center were presented to the County Legislature on July 15th and 16th.

Dr. Ednita Wright Honored with 2010 Ralph R. Whitney Jr. Award
The Award was established to honor one faculty member who embodies the College’s mission of providing educational programs of high value.

Onondaga Inducts Three Into Athletics Hall of Fame
The College inducted Scott Bartucca, Marc Grande and Guy Dean Mancini into its 2010 Athletics Hall of Fame during an annual ceremony in June.

Onondaga Breaks Ground on SRC Arena and Events Center
Onondaga Community College held an official ceremony to break ground on the new 60,000 sf SRC Arena that will benefit students, employees and the community.

Onondaga and YMCA Partner
Onondaga Community College and the Greater Syracuse YMCA have announced a strategic partnership to build a YMCA on the Onondaga campus.

Children's Learning Center Earns National Accreditation
The Children's Learning Center (CLC) at Onondaga has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Onondaga Lax Teams Honored by U.S. Government
U.S. House of Representatives honors Onondaga’s 2009 Men’s and Women’s National Championship Lacrosse teams.

Onondaga Takes Top Honors in National Recycling Competition
College places first in New York state in Recyclemania's Waste Minimization Category.

Three Students Receive SUNY Chancellor's Award
These students were among 228 college students from SUNY campuses throughout the state.

121 Students Inducted to International Honor Society
On Wednesday, March 31, Onondaga's chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society inducted 121 new members

Spring 2010 Continuum
The Spring 2010 issue of Continuum, Onondaga's newsletter for supporters, friends, alumni and the CNY community, is available now.

Financial Aid Announces Change to Direct Loan Program
The Onondaga Financial Aid office will begin using the William D. Ford Federal Direct Student Loan (DL) program effective with the 2010-11 academic year.

Capital Campaign Reaches $6 Million Goal
Onondaga announced that its $6 million fundraising goal for its Capital Campaign has been reached and a new $7.5 million "Super Goal" has been set to add an additional $1.5 million in funding for student scholarships.

Honey, We Shrunk the World!
Emmanuel B. Awuah, Ph.D., acting associate vice president of instructional services and professor of sociology, discusses the dynamic shrinking of distance on a global scale.

Campus Entrance Signs Enhance Communication
Entrance signs welcome thousands of students and visitors and bolster campus communication.

Onondaga Joins National Consortium for Autism
Onondaga has partnered with 41 colleges across the country to help lead the new Community College Consortium for Autism and Intellectual Disabilities.

ProLiteracy and Onondaga Partner to Improve Adult Literacy in CNY
Goals of the partnership include increasing literacy research and reduction of area illiteracy rates.

Sustainable Landscape at Onondaga
It’s more than just letting the grass grow, Onondaga's landscape is going green.

SRC Gift Announcement SRC and SRCTec Announce $1 Million Gift
The gift, the largest in the history of the College, is pledged for Onondaga’s Presidential Scholars Program, and also establishes the “SRC Arena” on the campus.

Onondaga Economic Impact Facts
Onondaga Community College plays a signifcant role in the local economy and is a sound investment from multiple perspectives.

Community Colleges Meet the Needs of Adult Students
Take a look inside a classroom and you might be surprised to see recent high school graduates learning alongside people who may not have been in a classroom setting for a while

Onondaga Announces $6 Million Capital Campaign
Onondaga Community College announced at a press conference the public launch of the College’s $6 million Capital Campaign, Reach Beyond.

A Decade of Capital Investment
Following an extensive process of establishing priorities, soliciting input and securing funding, the College has established the 2008-2013 Facilities Master Plan to continue the College's commitment to capital investment.

Onondaga and SUNY ESF Partner
Students will have new opportunities to continue their education, with scholarship support, through an innovative agreement between Onondaga and the SUNY ESF.

Onondaga’s security system model for others
Other colleges in the region have been visiting OCC to check out their high-tech security system.

Their Story is Our Story
Students tell their story and offer their perspective on Onondaga Community College.

OCC Commits to ‘Climate Neutral’ Campus
Onondaga joins colleges nationwide in an effort to reduce and eventually eliminate harmful emissions.

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