Connection Conversations: Hospitality with Andrew Leonard Overview: Host Anna Fuhrmeister interviews Andrew “Andy” Leonard over the affects and changes in the hospitality industry due to COVID-19 the past year and for upcoming travel seasons. Running time: 7:02 minutes Editor’s Note: The following transcript has been edited for clarity. Transcript from Interview: Anna Fuhrmeister: Welcome to […]
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 […]
How to transfer and become an OSU Cowboy
TCC Transfer Guide is a multipart series dedicated to shining a spotlight on different university transfer opportunities available to Tulsa Community College students. The current installment focuses on Oklahoma State University (OSU). Susan Tolbart, director of Recruitment and Scholarships at Oklahoma State University-Tulsa, gives a detailed explanation about opportunities for Tulsa Community College students transferring […]
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 […]
SNAPS: TCC Host Drive-Through Graduation 2020
Tulsa Community College hosted its first graduation ceremony outside at the West Campus since the pandemic affected the world.
Reporter’s Notebook: TCC Center for Creativity hosted interesting speakers for online gatherings for 2020
The Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity recently switched its face-to-face events to an online format due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The workshops and forums are now delivered right to someone’s smartphone, laptop, or tablet via Zoom. But it was only a technological change. The quality of the workshops and discussions is still very […]
TCC NEWS – November Calendar of Events
The TCC Connection presents the November calendar of events provided by Tulsa Community College’s (TCC) Student Life! Abbigail Dean – Office Manager/Reporter gives a rundown of events for the remainder of the Month. More details, along with the full calendar, are available at our website, http://tccconnection.com/calendar/ The TCC Connection is Tulsa Community College’s Student Newspaper. […]
School leaders sign TCC2University agreement offering transfer opportunities to students
This past week, Leigh Goodson, Ph.D., president and CEO of Tulsa Community College, along with leaders of other state universities signed the TCC2University agreement. The agreement includes seven higher education institutions which make up the Tulsa Transfer Collaborative. The collaborative helps to streamline the transfer process for community college students. The degrees at Tulsa Community College […]
Professor profile: Kristopher Copeland, Ph.D., is appointed as the TCC Metro Campus provost
Tulsa Community College (TCC) experienced layoffs and structural reorganization due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of that, TCC Metro Campus provost’s position became vacant, and Kristopher Copeland was invited to move from Texas to work as the new Metro Campus Provost. TCC Connection editor, Tatyana Nyborg, interviewed Dr. Copeland about his career and vision for […]
TCC librarians warn the public about ongoing scams
The FBI, police departments, Federal Court and the U. S. Attorney’s Office alert citizens about fraudulent phone calls from scammers pretending to be employees of different government agencies. The callers threaten victims with an arrest for not appearing for jury duty. The scammers use real data about citizens, government officials, court addresses and pressure victims […]