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Onondaga Community College Alumni Layne Bolton '18 and Mike Burst '19 want students who sit where they once sat to know they can have great and rewarding careers right here in Central New York. Bolton and Burst are graduates of OCC's Mechanical Technology program who work together in East Syracuse at Inficon which makes world-class instruments for gas analysis, measurement, and control. "There's so much opportunity for growth here. And they really care about the people here and I appreciate that," said Burst who is a Test Technician.

Onondaga Community College has been a central figure in the life of Steve Schill '78 and three generations of his family. His mother, Peg Schill, worked at OCC for 33 years. Steve earned an Electrical Engineering degree here in 1978. His wife Kathleen graduated with a Business Administration degree in 1981 and a Nursing degree in 2003. His mother-in-law earned her Accounting degree here. Steve and Kathleen's daughter Susan and son Robert both attended OCC. And Steve's brother graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice.

A quick, easy opportunity to get registered before winter break is here! Pop-in registration means you don't have to make an appointment; just show up during the following times and locations to meet with your advisor. It's the perfect way to get your spring schedule sorted. 

Thursday, December 2nd & Monday, December 6th from 1:00 - 3:30 PM

Manu Shergill saw the pandemic as his opportunity to better himself. That's why the 35-year-old native of Queens decided the spring 2021 semester was the perfect time to begin his college education. "I thought I could take some classes online and ease into college. And work was slowing down so I had more time available for classes."

A 49-year-old mother from Georgia who is a United States Air Force Veteran is this year's student representative on the Board of Trustees. Catherine Hadden is serving as the Student Trustee while pursuing her Nursing degree. As Student Trustee she attends all board meetings, participates in executive sessions or closed-door portions of meetings, and has full voting rights.

Most students who enroll in Onondaga Community College's Fire Protection Technology degree program come to campus with experience responding to fires as members of their hometown departments. But a service-learning opportunity for students in a Fire Investigation class (FPT-252) opened their eyes to what happens after the flames have been extinguished.

Gordon Gallery is part of a unique group of high school and college students. As a member of East Syracuse Minoa High School's Spartan Academy, he's simultaneously working toward his high school diploma and Mathematics & Science degree from Onondaga Community College. He will receive both next June. "It will be pretty unique and a great feeling when I finish this. The sense of accomplishment will be great."

Katie Gabriel has brought her "Lines And Lineage" exhibit to Onondaga Community College's art gallery. Gabriel is the Arts Coordinator in the Fayetteville-Manlius School District where she's taught at the high school since 2010. She also owns the Gabriel Contemporary teaching studio in Manlius where she provides instructional figure drawing workshops to local youths and adults.

It took Joshua Bonila five years to become an American citizen, and the native of India couldn't have been happier when the moment he was sworn-in finally arrived. "I've always wanted to be part of the United States. I believe it's the greatest country on earth. I really like the freedoms and the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. I'm here to pursue my dreams. I'm very joyful and thankful to be here."