The best part of every Onondaga Community College commencement ceremony is watching the diversity of the students who cross the stage to receive their degrees. Some are just a couple of years removed from high school, others are in their 30s or 40s, and some are closer to retirement than their…
Students in Onondaga Community College's Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) were honored for their achievements during a Convocation Ceremony held April 18 in Storer Auditorium.
Those recognized included:
Preston AlonzoEmani EudellGavan…The OCC campus community came together April 11 for the celebration of Holi. The South Asian festival welcomes spring and symbolizes the triumph of good over evil.
As part of Holi participants are given brightly colored powders to put on themselves, others, or simply throw into the air…
There was a time in the not-so-distant past that Dr. Cynthia Warner had three older family members in three different nursing homes, and each of them was being treated by one of her graduates. "It was so rewarding to see our former students out there. I've graduated more than 500 students and…
Next week is National Surgical Technology Week and Onondaga Community College is proud to have one of the best programs in all of New York State. Surgical Technologists are the people who make sure operating rooms run smoothly. They set up the room, arrange necessary equipment and assist…
Across the United States, community colleges annually produce more than 50 percent of all new nurses and other healthcare workers. Friday night Onondaga Community College celebrated the accomplishments of 47 students who completed their Nursing degrees during this academic year by holding …
Onondaga Community College celebrated the grand opening of its new Indigenous Student Center during a ceremony April 2 in Mawhinney Hall. Guest speakers included:
Sid Hill, spiritual leader for the Haudenosaunee.Kocechvmpc Emarthle, OCC student and member of the Turtle Clan of the Tuscarora…Onondaga Community College honored its latest class of Alumni Faces during a ceremony March 4 in the Recital Hall in the Academic II building. The distinguished group of former students included a sports television producer, a humanitarian, an educator, and a banker.
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Onondaga Community College recognized seven distinguished graduates as Alumni Faces honoree during an induction ceremony held Wednesday, October 6 in the Frederick Marvin and Ernst Schuh Recital Hall. OCC President Dr. Casey Crabill emceed the event and reminded each honoree of the…
Being the first person in your family to attend college is a big deal! That's why five years ago the Council for Opportunity in Education and the Center for First-Generation Student Success decided to set aside one day each November to celebrate students taking this new and challenging path…
OCC students spent part of their Tuesday passing out pocket-sized copies of the United States constitution, patriotic stickers, information on the upcoming census, and encouraging fellow students to vote. The activities were in conjunction with Constitution Day efforts promoted system-wide…
Six Onondaga Community College were recognized as the newest distinguished Alumni Faces honorees during a ceremony April 3 in the Recital Hall's Frederick Marvin and Ernst Schuh Recital Hall. The alumni were honored for their professional achievements and contributions to the college and the…