OCC's Nursing students have a new, guaranteed path to a four-year degree and the opportunity for employment in the industry! Presidents from SUNY Upstate Medical University (Upstate), OCC, and Cayuga Community College (CCC) participated in a signing ceremony which creates a direct path, dual admission Registered Nurse (RN) Bachelor's Degree program. The agreements were signed in OCC's Nursing suite.
Dr. Sean Vormwald has had a very rewarding year. Vormwald is OCC's Director of Sustainability and Environmental Health and Safety. In May he received his Ph.D. from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry.
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 more, and provide more services. We wanted them to Interact with communication professionals and network," said Professor Fairlie Firari, Ph.D.
Do you feel the urgent need for a cookie? How about a quiche to share with fellow students or co-workers? Perhaps a cup of soup is what you want, or a pizza you can cook later. Bechamel has it all!
The Hospitality Management major's student-run retail store is open for business. Students replenish the inventory and welcome in the campus community every Tuesday and Thursday starting at 10:30 a.m. Credit cards are accepted on purchases of $5 dollars or more. Bechamel is located on the first floor of the Gordon Student Center.
Richard Shirtz is a member of our next class of Alumni Faces honorees for his professional achievements and contributions to the college and the community.
Nyjee Rivers began finding her support system at OCC before she ever set foot on campus. After graduating high school she took advantage of a scholarship opportunity and attended a 6-month boot camp at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Poughkeepsie. As her scholarship was nearing its end she began searching for related options in upstate New York. During her time at CIA she had heard glowing recommendations about OCC Hospitality Management faculty member Chef James Taylor.
OCC's Student Officers are planning a great fall semester on campus. Their first order of business was organizing the outstanding Party On The Quad which was held on the first day of classes.
Bill Bonnell is a member of the next class of Alumni Faces for his professional achievements and contributions to the college and the community.
