Arts Center site chosen

Painting, music, film production, pottery and photography classes will soon find new homes in the Arts Education Center, being built on the OCCC campus.

During the March 20 Board of Regents meeting, preliminary plans for the Arts Center — the last of three major construction projects — was approved.

Triad Design Group will now begin drawing contract documents, said Walt Joyce, Triad Design Group architect. (full story)

Drugs, alcohol not tolerated

When a female student lost her purse on campus last month, someone turned it into the Safety and Security office. Later that day, the owner came to claim her purse and its contents — which included approximately two ounces of marijuana.

The student was issued a student misconduct form. Police were called but no charges were filed. (full story)