The Inauguration of Ocean County College’s Fifth President Pamela J. Monaco, Ph.D
October 9, 2023Ocean County College is celebrating the inauguration of Dr. Pamela J. Monaco, who became the College’s fifth president – and first female president – on July 1. The ceremony will be available via livestream for all to attend virtually. We look forward to celebrating this momentous occasion with you!....
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Employment Opportunities for Ocean County College Students with Disabilities Through Innovative Federal Program
September 29, 2023TOMS RIVER, NJ — Ocean County College students and recent graduates with disabilities will have the opportunity to seek internships or permanent employment with federal agencies, thanks to the College’s participation in the Workforce Recruitment Program. A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Labor and the Department of Defense, the Workforce Recruitment Program connects federal.......
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Dr. Monaco’s September 28, 2023 Report to the Board of Trustees
September 27, 2023Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee At the August 17, 2023, Board of Trustees Retreat, Dr. Eileen Garcia, Vice President of e-Learning and Learning Enterprises, and Mr. Kenneth Malagiere, OCC Foundation Executive Director, co-chairs of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee, provided an overview of the work done by the committee over the past two.......
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Award-Winning Chef and TV Host Lidia Bastianich at Grunin Center on October 4
September 22, 2023TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Ocean County College Foundation’s popular Blauvelt Speaker Series continues on Wednesday, October 4 with a visit from renowned celebrity chef and TV host Lidia Bastianich, beginning at 6 p.m. on the Main Stage of the Grunin Center for the Arts. This special event will also be available via livestream. Tickets are.......
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Roman Zavada’s Résonances Boréales Returns to Novins Planetarium
September 21, 2023TOMS RIVER, NJ — Pianist-composer Roman Zavada, a master in musical innovation, returns to the Novins Planetarium on Friday, October 6 to perform his unique compositions inspired by the aurora borealis of the Northwest Territories, presented to audiences under mesmerizing 360-degree views of the Northern Lights. With an upright piano anchored to the rock of the.......
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Grunin Center’s Afternoon Recital Series Returns September 15
September 13, 2023A new Afternoon Recital Series gets underway at The Grunin Center for the Arts with a performance by pianist Michael Noble at 2 p.m. on September 15, the first of four new installments for Fall 2023. The Afternoon Recital Series provides opportunities for OCC students and the community to enjoy classical music performances by local,.......
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A Conversation with Robert Pondiscio at Grunin Center Sept. 28
September 6, 2023The Ocean County College Foundation will welcome author and education scholar Robert Pondiscio to the Main Stage at the Grunin Center for the Arts at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 28. This event is part of the Foundation’s Blauvelt Speaker Series. Robert Pondiscio is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he.......
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Dr. Monaco’s Fall 2023 Colloquium Speech
September 1, 2023Unleashing Potential: Nurturing a Vibrant and Inclusive Community for All Thursday, August 31, 2023 Grunin Center Theater 9:00 a.m. Dr. Pamela Monaco President What a spectacular day! People–together–in person. It is so good to see you. I appreciate your taking the time to take part in this sharing of thoughts and ideas that will then.......
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The Warrior Mindset: CW2 Nick Lavery Speaks at Grunin Center on Sept. 11
August 30, 2023The Veterans and Military Resource Center (VMRC) at Ocean County College is pleased to welcome Chief Warrant Officer 2 Nick Lavery to speak at the Grunin Center at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, September 11. Lavery will discuss the “Warrior Mindset” philosophy and share his inspirational story of sacrifice, determination and resilience. Admission is free and.......
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Dr. Monaco’s August 24, 2023 Report to the Board of Trustees
August 23, 2023Student Recognition Front Runner New Jersey (FRNJ) is an online media site dedicated to highlighting African-American leadership, achievement, and culture in South Jersey. Its newsletter, FRNJ Extra, shares positive stories on black leaders from all walks of life as well as announces events, addresses issues, and provides commentary that bring the black experience to life. .......
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