Campus Highlights

Christmas goodies auctioned
Are you planning a party? Do your guests have a sweet tooth? The Business Professionals of America club is auctioning off holiday keepsake ceramic party platters filled with delectable homemade treats. Brownies, cookies, candies and carrot cakes are just a few of the items to be sold and auctioned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at the College Union counter. There also will be jewelry sold for those wishing to accessorize with holiday cheer. For more information, contact Germain Pichop at 405-682-1611, ext. 7285.

Baptist club offers free lunch
Baptist Collegiate Ministries will offer free lunches to all students, faculty, and staff during their meetings this semester, held at noon Mondays, in the Bruce Owen Theater, and at 12:20 p.m. Thursdays in room 3N0 of the Main Building. For more information, contact Mark Barnett at 405-323-0583.

Veterans benefits available
The Department of Veterans Affairs has made funds available for Veteran students who are still awaiting their education benefit claim to be processed. Eligible veterans can receive up to a $3,000 advance, which will be recouped from future benefit payments. If you are a student who applied for one of VA’s educational programs and have not yet received your monthly benefit payment for the fall 2009 semester, you can request a one-time advance payment at your local VA Regional Office or through VA’s website at www.va.gov . For more information, contact Janis Armstrong at 405-682-1611, ext. 7527.

Generator program planned
In spring 2010, OCCC Corporate Learning will offer a Generator and Emergency Power Technician certificate program. During the course, students will learn how to keep their facilities running even when electricity fails. This class is designed for anyone involved with power generation in the work place. Dates and times for the upcoming course have not been set. For more information, contact Corporate Learning at 405-682-7562.

All Highlights are due Monday by 5 p.m. for inclusion in the next issue. Highlight forms can be picked up in the Pioneer office, located on the second floor of the Main Building, across from the elevator.