WHAT S HAPPENING AT NOC: TONKAWA, ENID AND STILLWATER Published by Northern Oklahoma College Public Information Office (February 3, 2017)

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1 WHAT S HAPPENING AT NOC: TONKAWA, ENID AND STILLWATER Published by Northern Oklahoma College Public Information Office (February 3, 2017) Click on the item below to view it: Calendars & Sports schedules Employment opportunities at NOC The Maverick and Red & Silver Review publish dates, & links NOC Enid Homecoming royalty crowned Coaches name NOC Tonkawa Student Athletes of the Week The Dorset Connection issues features NOC Dorsets Shrek the Musical showing at NOC Tonkawa Feb Creators 2017 Art/Literature Bienniel Exhibition open now SNA Bake Sale set for Feb. 10 Healthy Intimate Relationships Education Session Feb. 14, Enid Weiberg Scholarship awarded to Luqman Lundy NOC Enid Intramurals schedule announced NOC Tonkawa Homecoming Finalists Announced Spring 2017 Activities announced for NOC Tonkawa ACT Workshops Testing with Success to be held at NOC Tonkawa and Enid - register now NOC Tonkawa Maverick Cheerleader Open Gym and Tryout schedule announced Lifting the Spirit presented by Honey & Supaman set for Feb. 9, free admission Israel Group Tour 2017 opportunity announced KAYE-FM s Because We Care Car Show set for April 1 in Tonkawa Guest Speaker Lawrence Ware at NOC Feb. 15 NOC extended testing center hours announced for mid-terms & finals week NOC Regents Meet at Tonkawa NOC employees celebrating February birthdays Shop online at the NOC Bookstore and save Mark Tarrant accept NOC position of grant accountant More free admission events at NOC announced Science Tutoring schedule announced for NOC Enid spring semester Earn college credit while traveling abroad with NOC Global Education programs Study Abroad 2017 opportunities announced NOC Enid Cafeteria weekly menu NOC Tonkawa Cafeteria weekly menu Free online tutoring available to NOC students

2 Click on the image above to view the Jan. 25 issue of The Maverick online. Calendars & sports schedules NOC institutional activities calendar - Click on the brief description on the calendar page and more details will be displayed if available. Click here for Stillwater NOC/OSU location activities calendar Basketball game schedules: Mavs men, women; Jets men, women Click here for the NOC academic calendars Employment opportunities at NOC Employment Opportunities at NOC & Downloadable Applications News from Northern The Maverick and Red & Silver Review publish dates, & links The publication dates for The Maverick and Red & Silver Review have been scheduled. NOC Instructor and College Newspaper Advisor Scott Haywood said, Please have all items that you would like included in the publication submitted to TheMaverick@noc.edu or TheRed&Silver@noc.edu 10 days prior to the publication. Thanks for all of your help, and have a great semester. Check out The Maverick and Red & Click on the image above to view the Jan. 25 issue of The Red & Silver Review online. Silver Review Facebook pages and hit the like button. To view current and previous publications online click on these links; The Maverick, Red & Silver Review. You re invited to visit and LIKE the Facebook pages at The Maverick Facebook and the Red & Silver Review Facebook The Maverick Publication Dates: : Aug. 24, Sept. 21, Oct. 5 & 26, Nov. 9 & 30, Jan. 25, Feb. 8 & 22, March 8, April 5 & 19. The Red & Silver Review publication Dates: : Aug. 17, Sept. 7 & 28, Oct. 19, Nov. 2 & 30, Jan 25, Feb. 1 & 14, March 1 & 29, April 12.

3 Homecoming Queen and King Carley Frymire of Thomas (right) and Jacob Pekrul of Goltry reign as Northern Oklahoma College Enid Homecoming Queen and King. They were crowned during halftime of the NOC Enid basketball game against Connors State College of Warner. (NOC Photo by John Pickard) NOC Enid Homecoming royalty crowned Carley Frymire of Thomas and Jacob Pekrul, Goltry, were crowned Northern Oklahoma College Enid Homecoming Queen and King during halftime of the NOC Enid vs. Connors State College basketball game Jan. 19. Frymire, representing Phi Theta Kappa honor society, is a sophomore majoring in Arts and Sciences. A graduate of Thomas High School, she is the president of Phi Theta Kappa, a member of the Student Government Association and member of the Lady Jets basketball team. She is the daughter of Annie and Robert Frymire. Pekrul, a sophomore, represented Residence Life. He is majoring in Mathematics and is a Resident Assistant. He is a member of the Math Club, Phi Theta Kappa and Jet Band. The son of Gina and Cam Pekrul, he is a graduate of Kremlin-Hillsdale High School. Miss NOC Enid Tarren Land crowned the royal couple with the Queen receiving a tiara, a bouquet of long-stemmed red roses and a sash while the King received a crown and a sash. Homecoming Court members included Matthew Conerly, Edmond; Kylie Freie, Anadarko; Madison Northern Oklahoma College Enid Homecoming Court are (l-r) Kylie Freie, Anadarko; Matthew Conerly, Edmond; King Jacob Pekrul, Goltry; Queen Carley Frymire, Thomas; Cale Minx, Enid; and Madison Kimble, Chandler. The Homecoming King and Queen were crowned by Miss NOC Enid, Tarren Land, at halftime of the men s game against Connors State College Jan. 19. (NOC Photo by John Pickard) Miss Northern Oklahoma College Enid Tarren Land of Enid (center) congratulates the NOC Enid Homecoming Queen and King, Carley Frymire of Thomas and Jacob Pekrul of Goltry. Miss NOC Enid crowned the royal couple at the NOC Enid-Connors State Cowboys basketball game Jan. 19. (NOC Photo by John Pickard) Kimble, Chandler; and Cale Minx, Enid. Both NOC basketball teams celebrated victories with the Lady Jets winning over the Connors Cowgirls and the Jets defeating the Cowboys

4 Coaches name NOC Tonkawa Student Athletes of the Week Jaclyn Smith, Alphonso Willis and Reggie Scurry are Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa basketball coaches picks for studentathletes of the week, for the week ended Feb. 5. Women s head coach Greg Krause said, For two games last week, Jaclyn averaged 21 points, 4.5 assists and 4 steals per game. Jaclyn has been playing very well offensively and defensively. She is scoring well and leading the team in steals. Her efforts have been very valuable to us. Smith is a 5 6 guard from Depew. A sophomore at NOC, she is a graduate of Depew High School. Jaclyn Smith According to Donnie Jackson, men s head coach, Willis averaged 12.5 points, 3 rebounds and 2.5 steals per game for the week ending Jan. 22, helping to lead the team to victories over Southwestern JV and a conference road win at Redlands. Scurry averaged 14.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game, shooting 57 percent from the field and 70 percent from the free throw line in two wins for the week ending Jan. 29. The Mavs defeated Eastern on the road and Connors at home Willis is a 6 2 shooting guard from Loganville, Ga. He is a freshman at NOC and a graduate of Grayson High School. "Alphonso is starting to take the necessary steps it takes to be a good college basketball player, Jackson said. He has been spending tons of extra time working on his game outside of practice and the results of his labors are starting to pay off, and I feel that deserves to be recognized. Scurry is a 6 7 power forward from Atlanta, Ga. A sophomore at NOC, he is a graduate of North Clayton High School. "Reggie has been a consistent performer for us all season long, Jackson noted. When he is on top of his game, he opens up many things for himself and his teammates." Reggie Scurry Alphonso Willis Currently the NOC Lady Mavericks are 8-12 for the season and 1-7 in conference play while the Mavericks are 17-5 for the season and 6-2 in conference play. The next home action is the Homecoming game Feb. 6 against Northeastern Oklahoma A&M. Tipoff is 5:30 p.m. for women and 7:30 p.m. for men in Foster-Piper Fieldhouse.

5 The Dorset Connection issues features NOC Dorsets

6 Shrek the Musical showing at NOC Tonkawa Feb

7 Creators 2017 Art/Literature Bienniel Exhibition open now

8 SNA Bake Sale set for Feb. 10 Healthy Intimate Relationships Education Session Feb. 14, Enid Pictured in this photo, taken during the award presentation, from left to right, are NOC Athletic Director Jeremy Hise, Mick Weiberg, Vina Weiberg, Dr. Cheryl Evans, Luqman, and Mavs Head Coach Donnie Jackson. (Photo by John Pickard) Weiberg Scholarship awarded to Luqman Lundy Luqman Lundy was awarded the Northern Oklahoma College Jared Weiberg Endowed Scholarship for the academic year. The Jared Weiberg Endowed Scholarship was established by family and friends to help others achieve their goals. It is presented to a member of the Maverick Men s Basketball team whose qualities include a strong work ethic, loyalty, unselfishness, and a passion for basketball. Luqman of Edgewater, New Jersey, is the sixteenth recipient of this award and will receive a $1,000 scholarship. He is a sophomore student majoring in communications. NOC President Dr. Cheryl Evans and NOC Athletic Director Jeremy Hise presented the scholarship certificate to Luqman. Joining them are Jared Weiberg s parents Mick and Vina Weiberg, and Head Coach Donnie Jackson. The award was presented to Lundy just prior to the men s basketball game played at NOC Tonkawa Wednesday evening. Luqman Lundy s name will be inscribed on the memorial plaque, which will be displayed in the lobby of the Vineyard Library-Administration Building located on the Tonkawa campus.

9 NOC Enid Intramurals schedule announced NOC Tonkawa Homecoming Finalists Announced Vying for the title of Homecoming Royalty at Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa are Homecoming Queen candidates Megan Brown, Blackwell sophomore; Ashton LaBlue, Blackwell freshman; Hannah Candidates for Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa Homecoming Queen are (front, l-r) Taryn Nealis, Jenks Pruett, Ponca City; Megan Brown, Blackwell; BreAnn Tolleson, The Colony, Texas; Ashton freshman; Taryn LaBlue, Blackwell; and Hannah Nealis, Jenks. In back (l-r) are candidates for Homecoming King Pruett, Ponca City Michael Meador, Blackwell; Rancetan Schneeberger, Tonkawa; Terrell Thurber, Cushing; Zac freshman; and Brown, Blackwell; and Landon Roney, Edmond. The Queen and King will be introduced and crowned at halftime of the men s game against Northeastern Oklahoma A&M in Foster-Piper BreAnn Tolleson, Fieldhouse Feb. 6 (NOC Photo by John Pickard) The Colony, Texas, sophomore. Contending for Homecoming King are Zac Brown, Blackwell sophomore; Michael Meador, Blackwell freshman; Landon Roney, Edmond freshman; Rancetan Schneeberger, Tonkawa freshman; and Terrell Thurber, Cushing freshman. The Queen and King will be selected by ballot of NOC faculty, students and staff and will be crowned at halftime of the men s basketball game against Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College Monday, Feb. 6 in Foster-Piper Fieldhouse. Tipoff is 5:30 p.m. for women and 7:30 p.m. for men.

10 Spring 2017 Activities announced for NOC Tonkawa

11 ACT Workshops Testing with Success to be held at NOC Tonkawa and Enid - register now NOC Tonkawa Maverick Cheerleader Open Gym and Tryout schedule announced The open gym sessions will be held in the NOC Wellness Center from 2-4 p.m. Open gym dates: Sunday, February 19th Sunday, March 5th Sunday, March 26th Sunday, April 2nd The tryouts will be held in the NOC Foster-Piper Fieldhouse from 2-5 p.m., Sunday, April 9 th.

12 Lifting the Spirit presented by Honey & Supaman set for Feb. 9, free admission

13 Israel Group Tour 2017 opportunity announced The Israel Group Tour 2017 Trip has been approved for a Global Studies class this summer for 3 hours credit. The trip is scheduled for June This tour is open to students, faculty, staff and the general public. Students can enroll for Global Studies credit. Rev. Steve McClaren, Grace Bible Church, Enid and NOC instructor, said, I would love to personally invite you to tour the Holy Land with me. This will be our 8th tour to Israel. We will tour 10 days-worth of sites in 12 days allowing us time to experience and enjoy the Holy Land. If you are interested and want to be kept in the loop, me and I'll add you to an group that will receive updates. To get the very best airfare group rate we need your deposit in before Feb. 22. McClaren said, I have worked all winter to secure the best possible group rates. I have been able to shave almost $1,000 of the going rates you would pay if you were to travel alone. He said the negotiated price for the tour is for departure from and return to Tulsa. McClaren said if you have questions, need more information or would like to receive trip updates you can contact him at his NOC office (580) , steven.mcclaren@noc.edu, or scmcc@prodigy.net. Also, a brochure with more details, including cost, and an application is available at:

14 KAYE-FM s Because We Care Car Show set for April 1 in Tonkawa Super Bowl Watch parties set for NOC Tonkawa and Enid

15 Guest Speaker Lawrence Ware at NOC Feb. 15

16 NOC extended testing center hours announced for mid-terms & finals week NOC Regents Meet at Tonkawa At their Jan. 18 meeting at NOC Tonkawa, Northern Oklahoma College Regents heard a presentation by Division of Nursing Chair Cammie Fast, approved a master lease real property project and approved a request for changes in academic service fees. Fast discussed Missouri Hope 2016, a three-day domestic disaster relief training exercise in October attended by 10 NOC nursing students at the Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area. Students honed their skills as emergency responders to an F-5 tornado scenario, helping to set up a mobile hospital, perform night rescues and treat mass casualties. Fast noted that NOC accepts about 100 applicants to its nursing program yearly. The potential capital project for real property, which will be submitted to the state legislature for review, includes renovation of space in the Vineyard Library-Administration Building to develop a Cultural Engagement Center with emphasis on Native American students. Funding will be through the Master Lease program in conjunction with the Native American-Serving Nontribal Institution (NASNTI) Grant funding previously awarded to NOC. Changes in academic service fees included modest increases for materials in specified classes, testing service fees and other costs in various areas. A reduction was requested for the nursing background testing fee to reflect decreasing expenses in that area. The request will be forwarded to the Oklahoma State Regents of Higher Education for approval. Dr. Cheryl Evans, NOC president, noted that NOC is the second most affordable institution of higher learning in the state. She reported that Bert Mackie, vice chairman of Security National Bank in Enid, is the vice chair of Oklahoma Tomorrow, an organization formed by business leaders to educate the public and the legislature about the importance of adequately funding Oklahoma s colleges and universities to ensure a skilled work force. Dr. Pam Stinson, vice president for academic affairs, updated the Strategic Planning report regarding Northern s provision of student activities and student satisfaction with such activities. Dr. Rick Edgington, vice president for enrollment management, reported total NOC enrollment on Jan. 19 at 4,027 students with a total of 34,463 credit hours. Personnel actions included the retirement of Nancy Brown, print shop specialist, the hiring of Patti Bloom as print shop specialist and the resignation of Teri Ethridge as Boehme residence hall director. Anita Simpson, vice president for financial affairs, reported total net assets of $5,604, for the fiscal year and presented December financial reports for the Regents approval. Regents also approved monthly allocation requests totaling $45,000 for various projects at Enid and at Tonkawa, as well as a request to purchase cafeteria furniture at Tonkawa. Present were Regents Linda Brown, Ponca City; Jeff Cowan, Ponca City; Stan Brownlee, Enid; and Chad Dillingham, Enid. The Board of Regents will meet Feb. 15 at NOC Tonkawa. Official minutes of the NOC Board of Regents prior meetings are available online at

17 NOC employees celebrating February birthdays HAPPY BIRTHDAY! February, 2017 NOC employees celebrating February birthdays are: Kathleen Otto 1st Darrell Frost 5th Charmaine Munro 5th Mary Skidmore 7th Marjilea Smithheisler 9th Cammie Fast 9th Brenda Pennington 12th Shannon Cunningham 14th Darrel Negelein 15th Lynn Demuth 16th Audra Landers 23rd Jeremy Hise 24th Lisa McGaw 24th Pam Stinson 26th Tanya Vaughn 29th If anyone needs to be added to the list, contact Jill Dark at Shop online at the NOC Bookstore Shop online at the NOC Bookstore NOC Bookstore - Tonkawa now has a Facebook Page!! Like us on Facebook to receive notifications of special events and promotions! Your one stop shop for textbooks, school supplies, electronics, and Northern apparel; located in the Memorial Student Union at NOC Tonkawa. The NOC Bookstores are now able to process Visa credit cards in-store and online! Mark Tarrant accept NOC position of grant accountant The Financial Affairs office would like to announce that Mark Tarrant has accepted the position of Grant Accountant at NOC Tonkawa. Mr. Tarrant will begin his duties today. Mr. Tarrant s office is located in the Library Administration Building, Room 109M, and his phone number is We would like to welcome Mark to the Northern Family.

18 More free admission events at NOC announced

19 Science Tutoring schedule announced for NOC Enid spring semester Earn college credit while traveling abroad with NOC Global Education programs Welcome back to the new academic year. I hope your first few days at Northern have been fantastic and you are looking forward to a productive semester, said Dean of Global Education Wade Watkins. As a student at NOC, you're a part of a historic institution continually ranked as one of the top community colleges in the nation but we are also ranked as one of the top community colleges to send students abroad on short-term study abroad programs. We've sent 1,000+ students overseas to more than 30 countries on all seven continents. Our programs allow students to broaden themselves academically, personally, and professionally, and earn college credits towards a degree. NOC study abroad program courses include: Humanities, Service and Leadership, Lab Science, Nursing, Social Science (history, economics, politics, etc.), International Studies, and Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Management. Students can typically earn 3-6 credit hours by participating on a day study abroad program. These experiences are fast-paced, but the learning opportunities are seemingly endless. Our 2017 Study Abroad trips are as follows: Italy & Greece, Scotland & England, Costa Rica, Peru and Ireland I ll be happy to visit with you or your parents regarding any of these exciting travel opportunities. However, spaces are limited and will go quickly, so consider if a study abroad program might be for you and pay your deposit to travel with us - in a few cases (Italy/Greece, England/Scotland, and Peru), there's a $200 back-to-school discount if your deposit is paid by Aug.t 31. The best place to learn about what NOC is offering for 2017 and beyond is on our Global Education website: I hope you embrace these opportunities and consider traveling abroad with NOC; whether you'll be stepping outside of your comfort zone to experience another culture for the first time or looking to gain valuable experience you can put on your resume. Best of luck...hope to hear from you, Watkins said. You may contact Watkins at or at wade.watkins@noc.edu or 1118 W. Hall of Fame, Stillwater. Click here for related poster

20 Study Abroad 2017 opportunities announced

21 NOC Enid Cafeteria weekly menu

22 NOC Tonkawa Cafeteria weekly menu

23 Free online tutoring available to NOC students The NOC What s Happening is published weekly (normally on Fridays) by Northern Oklahoma College, Public Information Office, except when the NOC offices are closed; Distribution: NOC-Adjunct, NOC-Admin, NOC-Faculty, NOC-Staff, other individuals by request and the NOC Website in PDF format available to everyone free of charge at where previous editions are also available. Additional information about NOC is available at If you have something you would like included in the What s Happening weekly e-newsletter please call or Bill Johnson, publisher, at: bill.johnson@noc.edu or call or fax The End