Campus Highlights

Nacho fundraiser planned
The Hispanic Organization to Promote Education will be holding a nacho sale fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, in the College Union. For more information, contact Paul Burkhardt at 405-682-1611, ext. 7280, or e-mail pburkhardt@occc.edu.

Substance abuse Brown Bag scheduled
Learn about substance abuse statistics, warning signs, and how to help a friend or family member who might be struggling with addiction problems with the Substance Abuse 411 Brown Bag, held from noon to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, in CU1. Drinks will be provided. Students may bring their own lunch. Proof of attendance will be given to students who participate in the lecture. For more information, contact Student Life at 405-682-7523.

Date auction planned for relief
The Black Student Association will hold a date auction from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, in the College Union. Bidding starts at $5. Six men and six women will be up for bids. A dinner date will be provided for the winning couples. A portion of all proceeds will be donated to the earthquake victims of Haiti. For more information, e-mail Centerria Wright at cwright@occc.edu.

Check on degree progress
Graduation advisers will be on hand to talk to students about their degree plans and their progress toward graduation at “Degree Check-It-Out” from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23, and Wednesday, March 24, on the first floor of the Main Building, across from the Coffee Shop. Students can drop in to speak personally with an adviser. No reservations are needed. For more information, call 405-682-7547 or e-mail Kyron Smoot at ksmoot@occc.edu.

Nursing advisement to be offered
Nursing students who are interested in transferring to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program will have the opportunity to meet with advisers from four senior institutions from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the following dates:

• March 8: Northeastern State University
• March 10: University of Oklahoma
• March 11: University of Central Oklahoma
• March 23: East Central University

Meetings will be held in room 215A in the Health Professions Center. For more information, contact Claire Echols at 405-682-1611, ext. 7729, or e-mail cechols@occc.edu.

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.