Glen Oaks celebrates employee service awards
Glen Oaks Community College recently celebrated employees who have reached milestone service anniversaries. Employees were recognized during an All-College holiday luncheon held Dec. 16. The honorees recognized were: 5 Years – Jamie Bennett-Yesh, Evan Dembskey, Jordan (Levi) Gowan, Reid Leaverton, Amanda Ludwig, Tom Miller and Lauren Weiderman 10 Years – Ben Fries, Stacie Hart, Val […]
Art exhibition features works of Glen Oaks Professor Michael Northrop
“A Retrospective of 22 Years at the Oaks,” a collection of artworks of Professor Michael Northrop, is now on display in the Flora Kirsch-Beck Art Gallery on the campus of Glen Oaks Community College. The exhibit features 32 pieces of art in addition to photos of other installations of art across the state of Michigan. […]
Glen Oaks celebrates first-generation college students
Glen Oaks Community College will be joining campus communities across the nation in celebrating this year’s National First-Generation College Celebration. There will be a Tri-Alpha induction ceremony on Wed., Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Dresser Business Development Center. The chapter is an honorary society for first-generation college students who have a 3.2 grade-point […]
Glen Oaks launches the newest college sports rage – esports; history is made with first two winning matches
Glen Oaks Community College is entering the increasingly popular arena of esports – which is now sanctioned as a sport by the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association). Last evening two Viking esport athletes both won their matches. “Esports is short for electronic sports,” said Kevin Conner, professor of information technology and coach for the […]
2023 High school seniors urged to apply now for President’s and Dean’s Scholarships at Glen Oaks
High schools seniors planning to attend college Glen Oaks Community College are encouraged to apply now for the President’s and Dean’s Scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year. To be eligible for these scholarships students must be a 2023 graduate from a public or private high school in St. Joseph County or a public high school […]
Glen Oaks to hold 2022 St. Joseph County College Fair – Tues., Oct. 18
Over 500 prospective students, are expected to attend the 2022 St. Joseph County College Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Ken Schuler Court, the college’s gymnasium. Schools in St. Joseph County will bus upper-level students to the event where they will be able to talk with admission representatives to […]
Viking Transportation Building Dedication – Thursday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m.
On Thursday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Glen Oaks will dedicate its new Viking Transportation building, located immediately south of main campus. Glen Oaks employees, students and contractors involved in the project will celebrate with cider and doughnuts and brief remarks from Dr. David Devier, Glen Oaks President. The 100-foot by 40-foot […]
Glen Oaks selects Kristine Stevens as new director of business services and outreach
Glen Oaks Community College is pleased to announce Kristine Stevens as the new director of business outreach and services. Stevens replaces Paul Aivars who is retiring after 7 years of service with the college. Stevens has been the director of business and industry training for the past eight years at Mid-Michigan Community College where she […]
Glen Oaks announces study abroad trip to Ireland, England and Scotland in 2023
Students at Glen Oaks Community College will be traveling to Ireland, England and Scotland as part of the 2023 Glen Oaks Study Abroad program and anyone in the community who may be interested in joining along are welcome. The tour begins in Dublin, Ireland, where participants will enjoy both walking and bus tours of the […]
Glen Oaks announces two new nursing faculty
The Division of Health Sciences at Glen Oaks Community College has announced two new nursing faculty members: Melissa Blair and Lisa Cripe. Blair, of Coldwater, Michigan, obtained her Associate of Science in Nursing from Kellogg Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The Robert B. Miller College, and a Master’s of Science in […]