OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (Sept. 12, 2024) — Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) hosted a U.S. naturalization ceremony to celebrate 50 new citizens on Sept. 11.
The Honorable Bernard M. Jones II, U.S. district judge for the Western District of Oklahoma, presided over the official ceremonies. The event included a keynote by OCCC English Language Learner (ELL) instructor Beatriz Meyer and a video address by President Joe Biden.
“OCCC is honored to support this celebration of new U.S. citizens,” said Dr. Mautra Staley Jones, president of OCCC. “OCCC’s Community Outreach and Education programs, which include English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in citizenship, help students on their journey towards U.S. naturalization.”
More than 175 people attended the ceremony to support the new citizens.
About Oklahoma City Community College
Since its inception in 1972, Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) has been the heartbeat of the metro, dedicated to empowering learners and strengthening communities. Serving more than 18,000 students in credit-seeking courses and more than 5,000 students in non-credit-seeking programs, we are committed to producing leaders. “Student Success, Community Enrichment” is our mission, and we offer 87 degree and certificate programs plus more than 50 micro-credentials that provide a foundation for further education or immediate career readiness. We remain dedicated to providing accessible, affordable, high-quality education that equips students to achieve personal and professional goals. OCCC is more than an institution; we are a community catalyst, fostering growth and success in our city, our workforce, and the lives of our students. Discover your potential at OCCC, where your future is our purpose.
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