Founded in 2003, the Oklahoma Aquarium is located at 300 Aquarium Drive, Jenks, Okla. The aquarium has roughly 10,000 animals and over 500 different species. The facility has held events such as birthdays party, weddings, baby showers, and other private events. To learn more about the Oklahoma Aquarium, and how to be part of its […]
Wild birds appreciate help of humans in winter
Approximately 600 species of wild birds reside in the United States and Canada. When snow covers the ground in winter, it becomes more difficult for birds to find seeds. To help wild birds, it is recommended to fill in bird feeders with nuts, sunflower and other seeds, wet dog and cat food, or bread.
SNAPS: Farmers Market 2021
Tulsa Farmers Market, located on 1 S. Lewis Ave Tulsa, Okla., 74104, is a way to bring the community together while still social distancing. The event started in 1998 and was called the Cherry Street Farmers Market, which is now addressed as Tulsa Farmers Market. The idea of establishing the Tulsa Farmers Market was by […]
Opportunities available for Tulsans following vaccine rollout
The following press release was provided by the Tulsa Community College (TCC) Media Relations department on March 16, 2021. For clarifications or more information, we advise visiting with Tulsa Community College at www.tulsacc.edu, through External Affairs (Marketing and Communications), or Nicole Burgin, APR, at 918-951-4122. The release reads as follows: With Vaccine Rollout, Tulsans Looking for Options As […]
SNAPS: Tulsa Zoo
The Tulsa Zoo, located on 6421 E 36th St N, Tulsa, Okla., was opened to the public in 1927. The City of Tulsa owns Tulsa Zoo, and it is operated by Tulsa Zoo Management. The Tulsa Zoo holds roughly 293 various animals, ranging from birds, fish, reptiles, insects, amphibians, and mammals. On website, there are […]
Oklahoma Pastel Society conducts a virtual exhibit at the Center for Creativity
This winter, Oklahoma Pastel Society (OPS) presented works of dozens of artists on the Tulsa Community College (TCC) Center for Creativity website. The society was founded in 2003. It has 55 members from Oklahoma, Colorado, Texas, Arizona, and Arkansas. The society’s website states, “…the state of Oklahoma (has) many excellent pastelists who are hungry for […]
TCC Connection alum makes an impact
Joe Tomlinson, former assistant managing editor for the TCC Connection feels grateful for his experiences at Tulsa Community College (TCC.) Tomlinson is a student at the University of Oklahoma and was selected for an internship at Gaylord News in Washington, D.C. which will last until May. “I first heard of the Gaylord News to D.C. program from a professor of mine, who was on the interview panel. He enjoyed […]
TCC Hosts Symposium on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
On Jan. 18, Tulsa Community College (TCC) hosted a virtual symposium coordinated by the African American Male Student Success Team (AAMSST) for students, faculty, staff, and community members from across the Greater Tulsa area. The free event invited both high school and college students, regardless of gender or age, to attend. Attendees included students and […]
Winter weather exposes contrasts of the nature
Winter storm brought snow to Oklahoma on Dec. 13-16, 2020.
TCC Expands Outreach for African American Male Symposium Set for MLK Jr. Day
In light of the pandemic and remote learning, Tulsa Community College is expanding outreach to include high school students for its annual African American Male Symposium. The virtual event is Monday, Jan. 18 from 1 – 2:30 p.m., to coincide with the federal holiday designated as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The symposium is free […]