Pamela Alec has worked as an accounting clerk at the Tulsa Community College (TCC) West Campus Bursar office for five years. Besides that, she has a hobby inherited from her ancestors. Alec loves Native American beading and sewing ribbon skirts. “I was born in Oklahoma, and I am a full-blood Native American,” Alec says. “My […]
Metro Campus renovation brings comfort and improves security
Within the last few years, large renovation projects have been conducted at the Tulsa Community College (TCC) Metro Campus, located at 909 S. Boston Ave. The first floor of the campus was completely redesigned and received a new look. Tatyana Nyborg, editor for the TCC Connection Metro Campus, gives a virtual tour around the renovated […]
TCC Theatre presents Original Student Play, The World of What
Tulsa Community College Theatre presents, The World of What, an original stage play by TCC Theatre student, Micah Timmons, which will be performed in the PACE Studio Theatre at Tulsa Community College Southeast Campus April 20-21-22 at 8pm and April 23rd at 2pm. The play is student directed and student designed. The student director is Adrianna Moyer, […]
Review: “Fun,” “Fabulous,” Beautiful,” and “Teamwork” describe Kinky Boots: The Musical
These boots are made for walking! More like these Kinky boots are made for walking! I know a lot of people have seen someone walk in heels, but have you seen someone do dance choreography in heels before, other than Beyonce? Well, the audience was in luck because they were shown wonderful choreography, singing, and […]
The public learns wet-on-wet painting technique at the Center for Creativity
On March 6, “I Can’t Paint a Landscape” workshop attracted lovers of art to the Tulsa Community College (TCC) Center for Creativity. Maddy Witt, an instructor at Gilcrease Museum, gave a step-by-step lesson on how to paint a landscape with watercolors. First, the workshop participants drew a tree, defined the background, and foreground. Then the […]
TCC’s historian, Marina Metevelis, dies at the age of 100
Marina Metevelis was Tulsa Community College’s (TCC) historian. She turned 100 years old in spring 2022. During winter 2023, TCC and the Tulsa community received the sad news that Metevelis had passed away. Many TCC employees and students remember Metevelis as a nice, generous person, and an incredible companion. Here are some facts from Metevelis’s […]
The Story Behind TCC Library’s Blind Date with a Book
Each February, the library at Tulsa Community College holds an event called “Blind Date with a Book.” Similar to events run by public libraries, the concept is simple: fill out a survey, and you will get a book hand-picked for you! Although this year’s event has already passed (the last day to pick up books […]
ABC’s Senior Vice President serves as guest lecturer for Tulsa Community College Media Day
What will be the future of television? Where do I start for a career in broadcasting? What skills do I need to have? Learn about the changes occurring in the broadcast arena from a leader in the television industry. Galen Gordon senior vice president for Talent Strategy and Development at ABC News, will be addressing the college […]
Preserving Culture: Native American Student Alliance Hosts Beading Workshop
On Nov 1, Pam Alec, Accounting Clerk at the bursar, hosted a workshop on the indigenous practice of beadings. She was invited b the Native American Student Alliance (NASA). NASA sponsors periodically programming for students and the community. NASA is the college organization representing and serving as an advocate for the Native American students at […]
International Day of Peace celebrated with music and poetry
From Northeast to Southeast, Metro to West, students and faculty gathered from all corners of town to observe International Day of Peace at the Southeast campus on Sept. 22. The International Day of Peace was designated by the United Nations to promote peace, non-violence, and ceasefires and is observed annually on or around Sept. 21. […]