SSC Dean of Instruction Jessica Isaacs and Business and Industry Coordinator Jacob Harrington attended the OSRHE and UpSkillOK Employer Microcredential Summit Oct. 21 in Oklahoma City to explore how microcredentials can bridge skills gaps and prepare students for the workforce.

SSC welcomed approximately 200 GEAR UP students from Ada Middle School to campus Oct. 21-22! Students toured campus, visited the Jeff Johnston Auditorium and enjoyed lunch in the Student Union while getting a firsthand look at college life.

Area leaders, including representatives from SSC, Seminole Public Schools and the Seminole Chamber of Commerce, attended the Oklahoma Academy for State Goals’ Town Hall to discuss challenges facing Oklahoma schools and opportunities for improvement. tinyurl.com/65cr4fdj

H.B. Mitchell taught Seminole students to make an argument. They made a name for their hometown. His teams won 18 state high school debate titles and four national championships. Read the story here: tinyurl.com/58j9cyzv #95YearsForward

The SSC Esports Club is hosting a cEDH Magic: The Gathering Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m. in the Haney Center Ballroom! $10 per person, with prizes and concessions available. Join the competition and check out the tournament rules here: tinyurl.com/uz8ca28z

Support SSC Athletics at home this week! Trojan Baseball hosts Murray State today at 1 p.m. Trojan Volleyball hosts a tri-match Oct. 24, facing John Brown University JV at noon and Labette Community College at 4 p.m. More from SSC Athletics: sscathletics.com/landing/ind…

SSC President's Leadership Class students recently toured the Oklahoma National Guard Museum, exploring the state's military history. During the visit, students also met with Seminole City Attorney and Oklahoma Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Brad Carter.

Spring enrollment is right around the corner! Current SSC students can enroll starting Oct. 19, and open enrollment begins Oct. 26. Need help planning your schedule? Contact Advising at 405-382-9797 or [email protected]. We’re here to help you reach your goals!

Join SSC’s Library Career Center for Build & Beef Up Your Résumé on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 1-2 p.m. in the Boren Library room 119! SSC Professor of Business Brad Shatzel will share tips for creating a winning résumé. Join us and take the next step toward your career goals.

Enjoy your time off! Campus offices will be closed Oct. 15 and 16 for fall break.

Bring the family for Halloween fun at SSC’s Trick-or-Treat Trail on Tuesday, Oct. 27! Stroll along the north pond as SSC students and employees hand out candy. FREE and open to the community! Wear a costume and bring your candy bucket!

Congratulations to SSC’s Alisha Riojas, named Staff Member of the Month, and Dr. Brenda Prochaska, named Faculty Member of the Month, during the Oct. 8 Seminole Chamber of Commerce Forum. Thank you both for your dedication and service to SSC! Read more: tinyurl.com/bd4u49d6

Congratulations to SSC Assistant Professor of Nursing Butch Cantrell on being named one of Oklahoma’s Great 100 Nurses! Read more about his selection: tinyurl.com/s5uj4puk

October’s Collegian is now available. Inside: 100+ North Rock Creek students in SSC concurrent courses, SSC employees honored at OACC, two tribal princesses who are PLC scholars, SSC’s cybersecurity agreement with OU Polytechnic Institute and more. Read: tinyurl.com/mscvjxbh

Retired SSC employees gathered Oct. 5 for a luncheon. President Lana Reynolds shared updates on campus activities and accomplishments from the past year, while Communications Director Josh Hutton presented on the College’s early history. More: tinyurl.com/msa9brxf

Before MIT and Oxford, Oliver Davis Johns was a teenage radio engineer working 5 a.m. shifts and saving for college. Read his story in our latest 95th anniversary feature: tinyurl.com/ywfxvzp7 #95YearsForward

Looking for what’s next? The Transfer Fair is happening now in Tanner Hall! Stop by to connect with college representatives, explore SSC organizations and discover your next steps. We’ll be here until 1 p.m.!

State tournament baseball is coming to SSC! SSC hosts the OSSAA Class B Fall Baseball State Tournament quarterfinals and semifinals Oct. 8-9 at the BCM Sports Complex. Four quarterfinals start Thursday at 11 a.m., with two semifinals Friday. More: tinyurl.com/3h6b96f8

SSC attends the 59th OACC Conference. Erin Medley, Dr. Steve Bolin and Carmen Wright were honored as SSC’s Professional Staff, Faculty and Support Staff awardees, while Kate Sprague, Mechell Downey and Kim Pringle presented at the conference. More: tinyurl.com/2e642da2