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,…

TCC Professor makes face masks to aid healthcare workers in pandemic

During this time of uncertainty, people are looking for ways to help. Emily Westerfield, assistant professor of theater teaches theatre design, costume construction, and makeup at the Southeast Campus. For Westerfield, the decision to make masks to aid healthcare workers was a personal one.  “My mother is an ER nurse in Boulder, Colo. and my…

Sivadon’s life path an example for those who would follow at TCC

Meet the finalists Note: The TCC Connection is reporting on open forums featuring the four finalists for Senior Vice President and Chief Academic Officer. The forums were held April 27-30. Previous stories on the finalists are linked on the TCC Connection website. If you wondered whether you could come to Tulsa Community College and one…

Finalist urges TCC to build on gains in online learning

Meet the finalists Note: The TCC Connection is reporting on open forums featuring the four finalists for Senior Vice President and Chief Academic Officer. The forums were held April 27-30. This story will be regularly updated on the TCC Connection website. Saying the coronavirus pandemic has changed higher education forever, a candidate for Tulsa Community…

Finalist for academic chief gratified by connections to students

Meet the finalists Note: The TCC Connection is reporting on open forums featuring the four finalists for Senior Vice President and Chief Academic Officer. One forum will be held each day April 27-30. This story will be regularly updated on the TCC Connection website. After working 25 years in higher education, Dr. Sharon Warren Cook…

Stone sees top academic post as another chance to give back to TCC

Meet the finalists Note: The TCC Connection is reporting on open forums featuring the four finalists for the Senior Vice President and Chief Academic Officer position. One forum will be held each day April 27-30. This story will be regularly updated on the TCC Connection website. After coming of age as a student, then instructor,…

Reporter’s notebook: Tulsa Botanic Garden encourages mini greenhouse planting

Gardening can be a tricky endeavor. Each plant requires different conditions to survive and produce. That is why the “I Can’t Start Seeds” workshop conducted by the Tulsa Botanic Garden at Tulsa Community College (TCC) Center for Creativity was very helpful. A group of interested locals gathered for the tutorial provided by the Tulsa Botanic…

Reporter’s Notebook: Humorous character creator, Muriel Fahrion, talks about survival in the art business

Muriel Fahrion, designer of the Strawberry Shortcake and Care Bears cartoon characters, surprised TCC students with her visit. Fahrion is as humorous as the dozens of characters she has created for the greeting card and toy industries.  Strawberry Shortcake, Care Bears and Get-Along-Gang characters were animated. After the celebrity artist conducted a workshop at the…