Onondaga Community College's chapter of international honor society Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) has raised the bar to an unprecedented level. The chapter has been ranked in the top ten internationally in each of the last three years. PTK is the official honor society of two-year colleges and there are nearly 1,300 chapters around the world. OCC's honor society has also been named best in New York State three years in a row.
Matt McCarthy tried college right after he graduated from East Syracuse Minoa High School, didn't have the right mindset, and decided to enlist in the United States Navy a year-and-a-half later. "I was immature. I didn't take college as seriously as I should have. Now I know why I'm here and what I'm doing."
Each year Onondaga Community College recognizes distinguished graduates who have made a difference in their community and professional life, naming them "Alumni Faces" honorees. On the night of Wednesday, October 6 at 5:30 p.m. in the Frederick Marvin and Ernst Schuh Recital Hall, we will pay tribute to the Alumni Faces Class of 2021. In the weeks leading up to the event we are proudly profiling our honorees on our website and social media. Today we recognize Carolyn Hastings, '94.
Happy Latinx Heritage Month! OCC kicked off a month's worth of events yesterday with the help of Mayor Ben Walsh, who announced a proclamation that this important month is being officially recognized throughout the City of Syracuse. After the proclamation, attendees were treated to a performance of traditional dances from a local latinx dance troupe, Joven Guardia del Teatro y la Danza Latina Inc.
Here are the upcoming events for this month:
Each year Onondaga Community College recognizes distinguished graduates who have made a difference in their community and professional life, naming them "Alumni Faces" honorees. On the night of Wednesday, October 6 at 5:30 p.m. in the Frederick Marvin and Ernst Schuh Recital Hall, we will pay tribute to the Alumni Faces Class of 2021. In the weeks leading up to the event we are proudly profiling our honorees on our website and social media. Today we recognize Lisa GreenMills, '08.
Onondaga Community College will begin a nationwide search for its next President. Dr. Casey Crabill will retire following the 2021-2022 academic year after nine years on campus. She confirmed her decision to retire during today's Board of Trustees meeting. Also today, the Board voted to hire the search firm RH Perry & Associates to help find OCC's next President.
Seven Onondaga Community College graduates will be recognized next month as distinguished Alumni Faces honorees for their professional achievements and contributions to the college and the community. Their accomplishments will be highlighted during an induction ceremony Wednesday, October 6 at 5:30 p.m. in the Frederick Marvin and Ernst Schuh Recital Hall. Their likenesses will be added to the Alumni Faces display (pictured above) in the Academic II building. The Alumni Faces class of 2021 includes:
Lisa GreenMills, '08
Joe Logiudice wants anyone considering college later in life to know they can do it, and Onondaga Community College is the place to do it. "It's not too late. It's never too late. No matter what obstacles you think may be in the way, there's always a way. Everyone I've experienced here has been nothing but supportive and welcoming."
The Onondaga Community College campus community paused to remember the September 11th terrorist attacks on the 20th anniversary of one of the darkest days in our nation's history.
On Friday, September 10th students and College employees took time to share their thoughts on remembrance banners and tie ribbons on trees.
