Asami Hagiwara, DMA is the new Professor of Piano in Onondaga Community College's Music degree program which is part of the School of Art, Design, Media & Music. She comes to OCC from the University of Minnesota Duluth where she also taught Piano. "I feel so lucky to be here. I've been…
Professor Brian Kling knows what it's like to be a non-traditional student, balancing life and college challenges while trying to better himself in OCC's Nursing program. He was in that position just a few years ago. "I was just talking with one of my students who was very much in my situation.…
An elementary school book fair provided Daniel Warne with his career inspiration. "I remember it so vividly. I was in the 4th grade and a friend of mine got a book on King Tut. I looked at it and have been obsessed ever since."
His obsession continued into high school when he began…
The professors Dori LaRue, '11 learned from while she was a student at Onondaga Community College inspired her to be exactly where she is today. "I knew eventually I wanted to teach here because of those relationships I had built with my teachers. I want to make my students want to do well the…
Dr. Annet O'Mara's inspiration to write came while growing up in the jungles of Malaysia. "I saw monkeys sharing papayas or bananas with their families. That bubbled up poetry within me long before I even knew how to pen a line. There were also graceful kingfishers and venomous king cobras.…
Dr. John Trombetta has spent a lifetime serving his country and his community. The Onondaga Community College professor's resume includes 45 years teaching at all grade levels between kindergarten and college, 26 years as a Public Affairs Officer in the United States Navy, 34 years with the Navy…
Professor Gerardo Tonatiuh Cummings Rendon, Ph.D. loves to share his full name with students and inspire them to think about their names. In his case, Gerardo is of European origin and it means "the man with the sword." Tonatiuh comes from Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs, and it means "God…
Kevin Geidel has big plans for Onondaga Community College's Fire Protection Technology program. For decades it's been highly regarded as the place where the firefighters of tomorrow are trained. He's prepared to maintain that standard and highlight everything else the degree program can do for…
Ryan Beckley is ready to turn OCC's Automotive Technology degree program into the go-to place for Central New York's auto repair shops and dealerships when they need technicians. "We are going to help each of our students develop a relationship with an industry partner so that when they graduate…
Professor Tony Vadala came to Onondaga Community College as a student approximately four decades ago and never left. The environment he found on campus as a student inspired him to have a successful career both inside and outside the classroom. "I experienced a very open, warm, inviting…
Onondaga Community College's chapter of international honor society Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) welcomed more than 140 new members during its fall induction ceremony. The event was held October 24 in Storer Auditorium.
Event speakers included OCC President Dr. Casey Crabill who congratulated…
OCC's Student Officers are planning a great fall semester on campus. Their first order of business was organizing the outstanding Party On The Quad which was held on the first day of classes.
As campus leaders Student Officers are responsible for providing support for student clubs and…