When faculty in the Communication Studies major met at the start of the academic year they discussed the possibility of creating an event which would help students better understand future opportunities. "We wanted to start building a cohort of Communication Studies majors, interact with them…
Onondaga Community College's Board of Trustees voted today to rename the primary classroom associated with the Business degree programs "Crabill Commons" in honor of retiring President Dr. Casey Crabill. The learning space formerly known as "Whitney Commons" was opened on the 2nd floor of the…
The kindness of a total stranger changed the course of Tim Saka's life. It was the mid 1990's. He had just graduated high school in his native Turkey and been accepted into a college English program. His friends didn't believe he knew how to speak English. They challenged him…
Working through COVID-19 has given people a new appreciation for their colleagues, especially those who specialize in Information Technology. One of those invaluable employees is Alex Polge, '20, a key member of the West Genesee School District's Technology Department. Saturday he was in…
Students enrolled in academic programs in Onondaga Community College's School of Arts, Communications, Business & Entrepreneurship had the opportunity to speak with potential employers during a Career Showcase. The event was held March 26 in the Gordon Student Center. It featured employers…
Technology changes fast. If you work in a highly technical field, the need for education is continuous. That's why six employees of JMA Wireless came to the Onondaga Community College campus earlier this semester. They participated in a …
Onondaga Community College's chapter of international honor society Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) has created an "Adulting 101" series of classes aimed at helping students gain the skills they need for a successful transition to adulthood. All of the classes are free, fun, and invaluable. The series…
If you're interested in a career in the food and hospitality industry, Onondaga Community College can give you everything you need to succeed. "Our students learn how to manage, they learn accounting, they learn how to control costs, they become certified in sanitation, and they learn how to…
It's happened again! For the second year in a row, Onondaga Community College is the only two-year school in the entire SUNY system to have a student selected to participate in the Pre-Medical Opportunity Program. Only 10 students were selected statewide, and OCC's Everine Mukeshimana was one of…
For most toddlers the primary focus of each day is playing with friends, honing their ABCs, counting skills and snack time. In other words, choosing a career is usually not one of their top priorities, but for Cassidy Lynn ’08 she knew what she wanted…
Alexis Pinczes is a self-proclaimed hands-on learner. She's getting an unexpected opportunity to do just that in OCC's residence halls. Pinczes and her classmates in Workforce Development's Medical Assistant class are overseeing the regular collection of saliva from residence hall students for…
Major at OCC: General Studies
High School: West Genesee, class of 2005
The terror attacks of September 11, 2001 set Jeff on a path of service to his country. He joined the United States Marine Corps and served in Iraq before becoming wounded and medically retiring. Jeff came to OCC, earned his…