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Hassina Adams

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  • High School: Greenlane College in Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Major at OCC: General Studies with an Honors minor
The life lessons Hassina Adams’ mother taught her while growing up in South Africa are with her every day. Her mother struggled to raise four children on her own. She didn’t have the financial means but more than made up for it with the wisdom she shared. “My mom raised me to have a target, have a goal, implement a plan which would allow me to reach that goal and execute it. That’s how I’ve lived my life. I don’t do Plan B’s.

2016 Alumni Faces Honorees

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Four distinguished graduates have been named 2016 “Alumni Faces” honorees for their professional achievements and contributions to the College and the community. Jeff Cleland, Michael Meath, Kathy Rowe and Dr. Thomas Zengeya will be honored for their accomplishments during an induction ceremony Wednesday, October 26 at 5:30 p.m.

Fantastic Fall Lineup

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OCC’s Arts Across Campus program has another outstanding lineup for the fall 2016 semester. One of the headliner events is the September 28 lecture by New York Times Bestselling Author Cheryl Strayed. Her memoir, “Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail” tells the story of her transformational journey and is the focus of a year-long common read on campus. A complete listing of all Arts Across Campus events can be found here.
Arts Across Campus was launched in 2001 to assess and improve the existing arts environment on campus.

"Wild" About Reading

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New York Times Bestselling Author Cheryl Strayed spoke at the SRC Arena & Events Center Wednesday, September 28. She discussed her memoir, “Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail” which tells the story of her transformational journey. Following her lecture Strayed signed copies of “Wild.”

You’re Hired! – Anthony Olmstead ‘15

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Onondaga Community College is filled with opportunities for students who seek them out. Anthony Olmstead is proof of that. He started at a four-year school, found it wasn’t the right fit and left after one semester. He spent a year working and knew he needed to pursue higher education. His passion for computers attracted him to OCC. “I knew a two-year degree would help me start my career faster without accumulating more debt.”

That's Amore! - Jennifer Polak '95

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Jennifer Polak, ’95 has a passion for preparing food for others. She discovered it shortly after graduating from Syracuse's Fowler High School when she began working in local restaurants. Her desire to make it her career brought her to OCC where she enrolled in the Hospitality Management program. “I learned so much from my professors during my time there.

Thank You for Your Service

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Donald Mawhinney has been a member of Onondaga Community College’s Board of Trustees since before the College opened its doors to students. Mawhinney was appointed a founding trustee in 1961 one year prior to classes starting in the College’s Midtown Plaza location. Fifty-five years later, on June 21, 2016, Mawhinney attended his final meeting as a member of the Board of Trustees.
During the meeting a resolution was passed in Mawhinney’s honor saluting his extraordinary service to the College and its students.

Home Again - Kelly Kinahan '00

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Kelly Kinahan grew up and went to school in Liverpool, NY where she graduated in 1991. While growing up she took after her father and enjoyed drawing, which would ultimately lead to her love for design and began architectural design classes as early as 11th grade. After high school she would attend Philadelphia University for 2 years before returning home to Central New York where she went to work and had her daughter, Alyssa.
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