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New Utility Worker Certificate Program
National Grid and Onondaga Community College have announced a new certificate program designed to prepare the next generation of utility workers. 

Women's Basketball #1 in the Nation
The NJCAA ranked the Onondaga women's basketball team #1 in Division III for the week of Feb. 3.

President Sydow Commits to Contract Extension
The Board of Trustees unanimously voted to extend College President Debbie L. Sydow’s employment contract for five more years.

Financial Aid Announces Change to Direct Loan Program
The Onondaga Financial Aid office will begin using the William D. Ford Federal Direct Student Loan (DL) program effective with the 2010-11 academic year.

James Williams II Gallery Exhibit Opens at Onondaga
From Jan. 25 to Feb. 24, the Gallery at the Ann Felton Multicultural Center will feature the work of Onondaga alumnus James Williams II.

Capital Campaign Reaches $6 Million Goal
Onondaga announced that its $6 million fundraising goal for its Capital Campaign has been reached and a new $7.5 million "Super Goal" has been set to add an additional $1.5 million in funding for student scholarships.

Facts About the OCC Pool
Additional information and resources regarding the closure of the Onondaga Pool. 

Tuition Increase
In a special board meeting, the Onondaga Community College Board of Trustees unanimously voted to raise tuition by $47 for the spring 2010 semester.

Fall 2009 180 Magazine
The Fall 2009 issue of 180 features articles on current students, recent alumni and a overview of what is going on at Onondaga Community College.

Fall 2009 Continuum
The Fall 2009 issue of Continuum, Onondaga's newsletter for supporters, friends, alumni and the CNY community, is available now in a new e-magazine format. 

Honey, We Shrunk the World!
Emmanuel B. Awuah, Ph.D., acting associate vice president of instructional services and professor of sociology, discusses the dynamic shrinking of distance on a global scale.

SUNY Strategic Planning Process
SUNY has a new Web site with details about the current strategic planning process that is underway. 

Campus Entrance Signs Enhance Communication
Entrance signs welcome thousands of students and visitors and bolster campus communication.

SUNY Chancellor Visits Onondaga
View photos and video of Chancellor Zimpher's visit to campus and "hard hat tour" of the former "Poor House" property.

Onondaga Joins National Consortium for Autism
Onondaga has partnered with 41 colleges across the country to help lead the new Community College Consortium for Autism and Intellectual Disabilities.

ProLiteracy and Onondaga Partner to Improve Adult Literacy in CNY
Goals of the partnership include increasing literacy research and reduction of area illiteracy rates.

Onondaga Green Logo ThumbnailSustainable Landscape at Onondaga
It’s more than just letting the grass grow, Onondaga's landscape is going green.

Board of Trustees Pass '09-'10 Operating Budget
The Onondaga Community College Board of Trustees unanimously passed the College’s 2009-10 operating budget of $66.2 million.

SRC Gift AnnouncementSRC and SRCTec Announce $1 Million Gift
The gift, the largest in the history of the College, is pledged for Onondaga’s Presidential Scholars Program, and also establishes the “SRC Arena” on the campus.

Onondaga is on Twitter
You can now follow Onondaga Community College on Twitter to find out about upcoming games, scores, news, Across Campus Events, and more. 

48-year Trustee Don Mawhinney Reappointed to Board
The longest-serving Trustee in the 64-campus State University of New York system, Donald M. Mawhinney Jr., Esq., began his 48th year of service as he was reappointed to the College Board of Trustees by County Executive Joanne M. Mahoney on March 12, 2009.

Onondaga Named to Presidential Honor Roll
Onondaga was recently honored with a place on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service efforts and service to America’s communities. 

Onondaga Economic Impact Facts
Onondaga Community College plays a signifcant role in the local economy and is a sound investment from multiple perspectives.

Community Colleges Meet the Needs of Adult Students
Take a look inside a classroom and you might be surprised to see recent high school graduates learning alongside people who may not have been in a classroom setting for a while

Onondaga Announces $6 Million Capital Campaign
Onondaga Community College announced at a press conference the public launch of the College’s $6 million Capital Campaign, Reach Beyond.

A Decade of Capital Investment
Following an extensive process of establishing priorities, soliciting input and securing funding, the College has established the 2008-2013 Facilities Master Plan to continue the College's commitment to capital investment.

Onondaga and SUNY ESF Partner
Students will have new opportunities to continue their education, with scholarship support, through an innovative agreement between Onondaga and the SUNY ESF.

Regional Higher Education Center Underway
Onondaga unveils plans for the recent acquisition of 40 acres of property.

Onondaga’s security system model for others
Other colleges in the region have been visiting OCC to check out their high-tech security system.

Their Story is Our Story
Students tell their story and offer their perspective on Onondaga Community College.

Onondaga Continues its Focus on the Future
Onondaga plans major campus improvements in their 2008-11 Facilities Master Plan.

OCC Commits to ‘Climate Neutral’ Campus
Onondaga joins colleges nationwide in an effort to reduce and eventually eliminate harmful emissions.