At Tulsa Community College, some services have reopened for the fall semester while other facilities will remain closed.
“Dare to Care” annual event goes virtual
The annual “Dare to Care” event was held via Zoom on Aug. 25 from 10a.m.-11 a.m. This year, the event has had to take special precautions due to COVID-19 and was held virtually via Zoom format. In an interview prior to the event, Annina Collier, Dean and George Kaiser Family Foundation (GKFF) Endowed Chair of the Center […]
Lemons to lemonade: Hess reflects on TCC career
Talk to people about Cindy Hess’s time as Tulsa Community College (TCC) chief academic officer, and they laud her many initiatives to streamline and reshape the institution we know today. More of that in a moment. But first, there is the lemon story. (Keep reading to the bottom for the french fry story.) Seems some […]
The “Perk” and “Marketplace” are open at the Northeast Campus
Editor’s Note: Photos were taken before COVID-19 precautions and social distancing guidelines were put into effect.
SNAPS: The Equality Center provides care amidst COVID-19
The Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) has existed for 14 years and was previously known as the Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR). The Equality Center was named after Dennis R. Neill, who founded TOHR. The building was purchased in October 2005 and opened in February 2007 after extensive renovations.
How Baptist Collegiate Ministries has continued during the pandemic
Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM) is a religious organization that provides a community for students from all walks of life. BCM formerly held its meetings on Thursday nights at the Southeast campus at Tulsa Community College. Meetings were also held on Monday nights at the West Campus for worship and a service along with free lunches […]
Gathering Place reveals summer opening procedures
Summer is coming soon, and that means spending more time outdoors. For many Tulsans, that includes a visit to Gathering Place. The Park is reopening in phases due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The date for Phase 1 includes opening of the trails, major pathways, skatepark, lawns, and BMX Pump Track scheduled to be available for use at the reopening. During phase one, The Lodge, Boathouse, Adventure […]
SNAPS: Staying stylish during COVID–19
Goodson urges TCC to stay the course in mission for equity
President also discusses pandemic and plan to reopen Dr. Leigh Goodson, president of Tulsa Community College, said the death of George Floyd and the ensuing outcry for racial justice give greater urgency to TCC’s mission to promote learning equity for all students. In a lengthy interview June 3 with the TCC Connection, Goodson expressed solidarity […]
Global Fest celebrated 16 years bringing the world to TCC
Global Fest, the sixteenth annual festival of cultures came to the Center for Creativity on Feb. 26. Tina Peña, Associate Professor in Spanish at Tulsa Community College said this year the focus would be on the celebration of “International Friends and Families.” “This year, we are celebrating a day dedicated to “TCC’s International Friends and Families” citizens, families, […]