The Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College Foundation will hold its 13th annual Evening of Fine Wines and Foods from 7 to 10 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, in the Patrick Student Services Building on the campus of OCtech. In addition to a change in weekday and venue, the Foundation is shaking up this year’s event to include Golden Ticket drawings for spectacular prizes and a Wine Pull in lieu of a silent auction. This fall fundraising event will also feature a large assortment of beverages and delicious local cuisine. Tickets are $75 per person. An Evening of Fine Wines and Foods raises money …

For more than three decades, Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College’s Associate Degree Nursing program has produced some of the best nurses in the state. In May, the ADN program – along with the college’s prestigious health science programs-old-old-old-old – said goodbye to three women who have dedicated countless hours to the success of their students and the healthcare profession in general. Connie Varn, Connie Goff and Kay Blackwell may have officially retired, but the mark they have left in the hearts of all who have worked with, been taught by and know them will remain long after they are gone. “The nursing …

On Monday, Aug. 21, portions of the United States from Oregon to South Carolina – including much of Orangeburg and Calhoun counties – will experience a total eclipse. Do you know why? Do you know when? Do you know how to safely view it? Learn all of that and more during Eclipse 101, a series of free information sessions at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College. Sessions will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 19; Thursday, July 27; Monday, July 31; and Thursday, Aug. 3, on campus in Building R. The sessions are all the same, so there is no …

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College invites you to get on the fast track into college and on to the career you’ve always wanted this month during special outreach sessions in Santee and Holly Hill. OCtech faculty and staff will take the college’s new Fast Track initiative on the road Monday and Tuesday, July 10-11, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Santee Cultural Arts and Visitors Center in Santee and Thursdays, July 13 and 20, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Holly Hill Town Center in Holly Hill. These sessions are the perfect opportunity to talk with admissions counselors, hear about …

The following individuals have been named honor students for the spring 2017 academic term at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College: President’s List (full-time) Bamberg: Michael Hammond, Joshua Kinsey, Jonathan Peterson, Zachary Powell, Thompson Pruett Barnwell: Banks Brabham, Lynnsey Jamison, Tracy Palm, Pamela Warren Blackville: Edgar Craig Bowman: Elaine Mims Branchville: Kimberly Helton, William McCormick, Brock Stevens Cope: Robert Crider, Kyle McAlhany, Taylor Smoak, Kirstin Whetstone Cordova: Jessica Barnes, Robert Bozard, Carly Jackson, Herman Robinson Daniel Island: Richard Johnston Denmark: Jonee Goodwin, Alyssa Hutto Early Branch: Jessica Hadwin Elloree: Herman Jones, Sharicka Taylor Harleyville: Austin All, Christopher Huff Holly Hill: Damaris Lambright, Joshua Long Irmo: Ashley Priester Lodge: Adam Martin Manning: Franklin Mitchell Neeses: Paul Hart, Victoria Linder, Savannah Smith …

The newest members of the Alpha Alpha Delta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society have been inducted at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College. The spring 2017 inductees are Tillmon Ancrum, William Bozard, Stuart Brunt, Amelia Chubb, Justin Crim, Angela D’Anna, Steve Damron, Kasey Dantzler, Chasity Davis, Sarah Fanning, Joshua Frazier, Chandlar Glover, Jenna Hall, Ariel Hasty, Lucas Huggins, Roger Johnston, Adam Martin, Munirah Mujahid, Michael O’Cain, Jalonda Odom, Kevin Ogden, Kara Phillips, Samuel Pritchard, Aundrea Provence, Thompson Pruett, Martin Ryant, Taylor Smoak, Ali Stephens, Malcolm Waddell, Charlease White and Justin Wilson. To be eligible for membership, students must earn a …

Five women now have hope for a better future, thanks to a federally funded grant program available at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College. Project HOPE – Healthcare Occupations Preparation for Employment – has been providing low-income South Carolina residents with education and training in healthcare careers at state technical colleges for nearly eight years. However, this is the first time that the program’s boot camps have being offered at OCtech. “Students in our boot camps are guaranteed admission to the healthcare program of their choice and receive a full scholarship to attend,” said Toni McLaurin-Hyde, Midlands regional coordinator for the S.C. Department …

The Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College Associate Degree Nursing program held its annual pinning ceremony Monday, May 15, at First Baptist Church of Orangeburg. During the ceremony, 40 registered nursing graduates received their pins. Keynote speaker was Connie Varn, retiring ADN program coordinator and longtime nursing instructor at the college. Samantha Whittle received the award for highest GPA, and Thelma George was honored for achieving the second-highest GPA and received the Delura R. Knight Spirit of Nursing Award. Also receiving special honors were Laura Grimsley, President’s Award; Corey Smith, Leadership Award; Candice Collins, Clinical Excellence Award; and Amanda Rider, Best All-Around Award. …

Rising juniors and seniors and their parents are invited to learn more about getting ahead in college while still in high school at Middle College Parent Night. The open house will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 22, beginning in Roquemore Auditorium on the campus of Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College. Following an overview of the Middle College program, students and parents are invited to explore Career Pathways, tour lab areas and watch demonstrations across campus. OCtech’s Middle College allows ambitious high school students the opportunity to earn college credits before they graduate. The college’s Career Pathways help students …

Dr. Tim Hardee, president of the South Carolina Technical College System, will be keynote speaker at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College’s spring graduation. The ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, in the Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center on the campus of South Carolina State University. Prior to becoming System president in November 2016, Hardee served as president of Central Carolina Technical College and has more than 30 years of experience in education throughout South Carolina. Before entering higher education administration, he served as a teacher, coach, counselor and principal on the K-12 level. Hardee graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology …