Dates to tour other colleges
Students are invited to take a tour of colleges they might want to transfer to. Upcoming transfer tour dates: University of Oklahoma College of Journalism, Tuesday, Feb. 5; OU, Wednesday, Feb. 6; Oklahoma City University, Tuesday, Feb. 12; University of Central Oklahoma, Friday, Feb. 15; Southern Nazarene University, Monday, Feb. 18. There is limited space available for each tour. For more information or to reserve a spot, contact Leslie Jones at 405-682-7567, or e-mail at ljones@occc.edu.
Help support Pathways Students
Pathways Middle College High School students will sell Blue and Gold sausage, bacon and chicken to support yearbook publication and senior class events. Blue and Gold products can be purchased in Room 3L6 in the Main Building beginning Feb. 7.
Free speed learning sessions offered to OCCC students
The Corporate Learning Department at OCCC will offer a four-hour speed learning course free to OCCC students. The course will be from noon until 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, and Wednesday, Feb. 13; or from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, March 1. All sessions will be taught in Room 407A of the Keith Leftwich Memorial Library. For more information, contact Francine Gissy at 405-682-1611, ext. 7856.
Make a difference in the life of a child
There are more than 12,000 children in the custody of the Department of Human Services who need loving and safe homes. If you can help by providing temporary care to a child in great need, contact Rita Williams, foster care recruiter, at 405-767-2657, or e-mail at Rita.Williams@okdhs.org.
Free income tax assistance
Drop by and receive free income tax preparation assistance between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Feb. 4 through April 14 at the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance booth across from Student Life. Bring your W-2s, 1099 tax forms, Social Security cards for all members of the household, a photo ID card, a copy of last year’s return and any information concerning other income as well as information for deductions or credits.
Future Teachers Organization meetings
The Future Teacher Organization will hold meetings from 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5, in the OCCC Coffee Shop and from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, in the College Union Clubs and Organizations Room. The meetings will focus on welcoming new members and organizing activities for the spring semester. For more information, please e-mail faculty sponsor Dave Palkovich at dpalkovich@occc.edu.
Health Professions Club announces officer elections
The Health Professions Club will hold a general meeting from noon to 12:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 6, in Main Building room 1C4. Students will have the opportunity to join the club, pay dues, elect new officers and discuss spring semester activities. Free pizza will be provided. For more information, please contact Steve Kamm at 405-682-1611, ext. 7268.
Student newspaper seeks workstudy student employee
The Pioneer student newspaper has an opening for a qualified workstudy student employee to serve as circulation manager. The job entails picking up the newspaper from the Edmond printer on Friday, so a valid driver’s license is required. The circulation manager places the newspaper on the stands and keeps the stands filled during the week. The job also requires some office and typing skills, and record keeping. Applicants must be certified for workstudy employment by the Student Financial Aid office. For more information, or to apply for the position, please contact Pioneer Lab Director Ronna Austin at 405-682-1611, ext. 7307.
All Highlights are due Tuesday by 5 p.m. for inclusion in the next issue.
