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Helping Others Overcome Obstacles
Balqiisa J-Elmi (left) presents the findings of her research conducted through the Bridges to Baccalaureate program. The PSLA at Fowler High School graduate just transferred from OCC to SUNY Binghamton where she is beginning her first semester.
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Bridge to a New Opportunity
Michael Speach '02 filled a jukebox with hit records from his collection, and set it up in The Speach Family Candy Shoppe. Customers can play songs for a quarter, with the money going to local organizations.
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Hit Records Helping Raise Money for Student Scholarships
Onondaga Community College's Colleen Stevens (left) receives the Dr. John Staley Award for Outstanding Service from Renaldo D. Alba, Ed.D., President of the Association for Program Administrators of CSTEP and STEP, APACS, Inc.
Employee Updates
Surprised to be Recognized
Jenniffer Bleakley of Hand In Hand Child Care Center (middle) received the 2024 New York Small Business of the Year Award from Onondaga SBDC Regional Director Robert Griffin (left) and New York State SBDC Director Sonya Smith (right).
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Small Business Recognized for Providing Childcare Solutions
Students celebrated their successful bridge building experience during Micron-sponsored Chip Camp. OCC class of 2024 member Alex Espitia-Casallas (wearing cap) worked with students during the exercise.
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Exploring Careers at Micron Chip Camp
Isaac Bennett '24 is pictured outside the NASA Research Center in Langley, Virginia where he recently completed the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars program.
Alumni
NASA Community College Program Puts New Alum On His Career Path
Lane Russell '20 is the Executive Producer at CNY Central where he oversees newscasts on three television stations.
Alumni
Alum Rising Rapidly in the News and Information Industry
OCC students interning at Micron in Boise, Idaho this summer include (front row, left to right): Duke Sturgis, Vincent Hubbard, Allison Wilcox, and Timothy Szarek, (back row left to right) RJ Tinsley, Hunter Garrett, Kah-Lelle Akins, and Ericka Ruffin.
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OCC Students Excelling at Micron