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Daily Archives: February 6, 2013

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Welding instructor uses talent for art

Blog: Around The College, News ArticlesBy STEVE KOEHLERFebruary 6, 2013

When Tom Stage looks at a pile of scrap metal, he doesn’t see it heading to some recycling site. He sees it taking shape as a piece of art. Stage, who teaches welding at OTC, has been dabbling in metal art for many years, sharing his work with family and friends. Now, he’s branching out…

The future of robots being taught now at OTC

Blog: Around The College, News ArticlesBy STEVE KOEHLERFebruary 6, 2013

The demand for robotic programs has been on the rise since the first programmable digital robot was brought to life in the 1950s. At OTC, the study of robots is approached from several aspects, making use for both the ominous-looking robotic arms and the building and programming of machines that come in a kit and…

Driving simulator helps in training drivers

Blog: Around The College, News ArticlesBy STEVE KOEHLERFebruary 6, 2013

At first glance, the trio of oversized TV screens, an oversized operator’s seat and authentic mobile ambulance may all look like some elaborate video game setup. But what the system actually is used for is serious business, teaching emergency personnel and law enforcement officers the ins and outs of defensive driving in a safe way.…

High-tech manikins help in training students

Blog: Around The College, News ArticlesBy STEVE KOEHLERFebruary 6, 2013

To some, they may appear to be lifeless imitations of human beings made of hard plastic and stuffed with wires and electronics. But to Michelle Howard, director of OTC’s Simulation Center, the electronically elaborate manikins represent the cutting edge in medical training that will eventually save lives. These manikins mimic a myriad of medical conditions…

Science studies make use of the outdoor classroom

Blog: Around The College, News ArticlesBy STEVE KOEHLERFebruary 6, 2013

Matt Duzan has two classrooms he works in as an instructor at the OTC Richwood Valley Campus. The first one is filled with traditional desks, chairs, lab equipment and wall cabinets. The second has a bubbling creek running through it, a canopy of lush trees and blue skies serving as the ceiling, and a wide…

Barrett named new president of MCCA board

Blog: Around The College, News ArticlesBy STEVE KOEHLERFebruary 6, 2013

As the new president of Missouri Community College Association’s board of directors, Joan Barrett wants to continue to help advocate for the state’s two-year colleges any way she can. “I have served the organization for the past two years and have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know my community college colleagues across the state and have…

Songwriter tells OTC students about his big break

Blog: Around The College, News ArticlesBy STEVE KOEHLERFebruary 6, 2013

Kevin Renick calls it a “cosmic coincidence” when the St. Louis songwriter refers to the tremendous break he got when he wrote a song entitled “Up in the Air.” “I was handed a music career,” said Renick, who spoke to several music and songwriting classes and the general public at OTC recently. Renick told students…

OTC students honored at MCCA state convention

Blog: Around The College, News ArticlesBy STEVE KOEHLERFebruary 6, 2013

Two OTC students were presented with the Missouri Community College’s Student Leadership Award last week during the MCCA convention in Kansas City. Fran Ferguson and Christina Polosky earned the awards based both on their grade point average and their outstanding leadership qualities throughout their time at OTC. Both are members of Phi Theta Kappa. MCCA’s…

Former Romanian pop singer taking classes at OTC

Blog: Around The College, News ArticlesBy STEVE KOEHLERFebruary 6, 2013

Maricia Zaharuk is a long way from her native country of Romania but the 32-year-old feels very comfortable in her new location in Springfield and at OTC. “I feel like I was born here. Here is where I belong. I like it here,” Zaharuk said. Not only is Zaharuk trading countries but careers, too. The…

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