Brooke Ellis
Students participated in a survey sponsored by the OCTC Alpha Xi Gamma chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the two-year college honor society. Over the past two years, the Alpha Xi Gamma chapter has been w...
November, 23 2020 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeOur emotions not only affect our mental health but our physical health as well. This workshop discusses the cycles of emotions, the dangers of suppressing emotions, and mindful strategies to regula...
November, 06 2020 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeStudents learned the history of creating jack-o'-lanterns. Then they used their creativity to carve their own pumpkins.
November, 02 2020 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeGuest speaker Jaydee Graham will motivate students to persevere and to find their voice as she shares her personal experience with drug abuse and relationship abuse.
September, 22 2020 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeFAFSA will pay only for the courses that apply toward a student's major. Therefore, it is important to know what courses can be taken for each major. Students will be shown how to run the academic ...
February, 26 2020 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeAt our annual bonfire, we shared scary college stories, explaining what could happen if students don't meet with an advisor or choose not to listen to advice on what courses to take, the horrors of...
December, 03 2019 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeTRiO members who will be graduating soon shared their personal stories on how they were successful, informing attendees what resources they took advantage of and providing ecouragment to other TRiO...
December, 03 2019 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeStudents created a vision board that displays what they value and what their goals are in areas such as relationships, career and finances, home, travel, personal growth, and health. The purpose o...
October, 21 2019 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeWe Are Called to Rise, by Laura McBride, is the Fall '19 Common Reading novel. The novel is set in Las Vegas, Nevada and follows four divergent narrators with interwoven plot lines. The characters ...
October, 17 2019 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeAttended the 4-Year College and University Transfer Fair sponsored by OCTC's Pathfinder Den on the Main Campus, October 1, 2019. Representatives from over twelve different universities and colleges...
October, 08 2019 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeParticipants were able to relax, unwind, and be creative with a painting session.
October, 01 2019 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeThe Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) Common Reading selection for the fall 2019 semester is, We Are Called to Rise, by Laura McBride. The novel is set in Las Vegas, Nevada and foll...
September, 26 2019 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeManaging one's time is not as easy as it sounds. A day planner can be an essential tool because it allows a place to keep short-term and long-term schedules. Learning to effectively use a planner c...
September, 10 2019 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeAttended OCTC's Student Fest Fall '19 event held on OCTC's Main Campus. Students were able to explore different services provided by OCTC, as well as talk with representatives from community organi...
September, 04 2019 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeStudents received valuable information regarding available semester activities and events and also academic resources, such as an advising syllabus and a college lingo handout. Additionally, virtu...
August, 26 2019 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeStudents attended the Mars Rover Team Presentation on April 3, 2019.
April, 04 2019 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeStudents attended a discussion and reading by the Spring 19 Common Reading author, Nnedi Okorafor, on March 21, 2019.
March, 26 2019 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeAttended the Domestic Violence Awareness Workshop co-hosted by WISE and OCTC's Counseling Center. The Daviess County Attorney's Office Domestic Violence Task Force presented this workshop.
November, 13 2017 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeAttended the 4-Year College and University Transfer Fair sponsored by TRAC Central on the Main Campus, October 3, 2017. Representatives from over twelve different universities and colleges spoke wi...
October, 09 2017 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeLicensed psychological practitioner and OCTC Professor of Psychology, Dr. Ed Morris, sees how learned helplessness impacts day-to-day life and learning. Students attended Dr. Morris' lecture regar...
October, 04 2017 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeBuying a car involves a large amount of money. Therefore, the ability to understand and analyze the various financing options is important. Mary Bruner will explain the basics of car financing, inc...
October, 03 2017 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeMet with a representative from the University of Louisville to discuss transfer opportunitites.
September, 08 2017 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeAttended OCTC's Fall 17 Student Fest event on the Main Campus. Students were able to explore different services provided by OCTC, as well as talk with representatives from local organizations that ...
August, 24 2017 - Verified by Owensboro Community and Technical College