Highlights

Classical guitar concert

The OCCC Classical Guitar Concert will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 4 in the College Theater. There is no charge to attend. For more information, contact Sheri Hobbs at 405-682-1611, ext 7464.

Future Teachers club meeting

Professor of Child Development Susan Tabor will be the guest speaker for the next meeting of the Future Teachers Club. The meeting will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 5 in the College Union Organization room. For more information, contact Teresa Griffin at 405-808-6568.

Annual essay contest deadline nears

Students enrolled in College Writing II, English Composition I, or English Composition II from Jan. 1 through Dec. 16 are eligible to enter the OCCC Language Arts department’s annual essay contest. The contest will consist of three categories: LS 0033 College Writing II, 1113 English Composition I, and 1213 English Composition II.

Students may enter one essay on a topic of their choice per category, with the maximum length of the essay being 2,000 words. Essays must be typed on white, 8” x 11” paper, double-spaced with standard margin and presented in MLA format, with no staples.

All entries must be submitted in a pocket folder with a completed entry form and essay release form.

Cash prizes will be awarded for first and second place essays in each category. Deadline to enter is Dec. 15.

For more information or to submit entries, contact English Professor Kim Jameson.

Attention traveling international students

International students who are planning to travel out of the U.S. during OCCC’s winter break need to carry the proper paperwork with them to help ensure a trouble-free vacation. Students need two pieces of paper to travel; a new signature by a Designated School Official on the back page of their I-20 and a Letter of Good Standing. Please bring your I-20 to the Records and Graduation Office when you request your Letter of Good Standing. Students should visit the Records and Graduation office to request their paperwork be processed at least one week before they plan to travel. For more information, please contact International Student Services at 682-7518.

Student volunteer opportunity

Student volunteers are needed in Communications Lab from 1 to 2 p.m. on any day that fits the student’s schedule. Students get community involvement and leadership experience and knowledge of other cultures. For more information, contact Brandon at 405-682-1611, ext. 7588.

Bookstore book buyback

The OCCC Bookstore will be having its book buyback from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 10, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday through Thursday, Dec. 11 to 13, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 14, 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 15, and 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 17.

Library closed during winter intermission

The Library will be closed for winter break from Dec. 22 through Jan. 2.