Essay entries encouraged
By Jonathan Allen, News Writing Student
Entries are now being accepted for the 2009 OCCC Annual Essay Contest, said Contest Coordinator Professor Kim Jameson.
Held every year, the contest is open to any student enrolled in College Writing II, English Composition I, or English Composition II, she said.
Jameson said all essays must have been an assignment completed for those classes.
Students may enter one essay per course, meaning that students can submit up to three essays and triple their chances of winning a cash prize.
Jack Cain scholarship to be given to outstnding student with math skills
By Stephen Sossamon, Editor
One student will be $500 richer on April 17 when he or she is awarded the Jack Cain Memorial scholarship.
Jack Cain was a math professor for 24 years at OCCC who was known for his wit and humor, according to a press release.
To honor Cain, a $500 scholarship is awarded in his name during the spring semester.
“It’s a check, so students can cash it for any purpose,” said math professor Gail Malmstrom.
In order to be eligible for the scholarship, students must meet certain criteria.
The student must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours at the college and must also have completed or be enrolled in Math 2104, Calculus and Analytic Geometry I. A minimum of a 3.5 GPA is also required.
Finally, the student must be intent on completing an associate degree at OCCC and must be a returning student to OCCC in either the summer or the fall semester, according to the release.
