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Recognizing the signs of suicide and finding support

Blog: Around The CollegeBy SARAH RIFESeptember 10, 2020

Suicidal thoughts can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. Comments or thoughts about suicide — also known as suicidal ideation — can begin small with sentiments like, “I wish I wasn’t here” or “Nothing matters.” But over time, these comments or thoughts can become more explicit and dangerous. Helping others If you have…

Celebrating Career and Technical Education Month

Blog: Around The CollegeBy SARAH RIFEFebruary 7, 2020

February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month — a yearly celebration of CTE programs and its students across the nation. What is Career and Technical Education? Career and Technical Education, or CTE, is a specialized career pathway that can help students land jobs in lucrative fields like automotive, manufacturing, healthcare, technology and engineering. At…

OTC fire science student pursues her “Aha” moment

Blog: Around The CollegeBy SARAH RIFEJanuary 14, 2020

Some people are lucky enough to know at a young age who or what they want to be when they grow up. For others, that “aha” moment reveals itself in the most interesting times.  For OTC student Erin Henry, her “aha” started with an apartment fire. Originally from Carson City, Nevada, Erin moved to Missouri…

Take a trip to Macchu Picchu next summer

Blog: Around The CollegeBy SARAH RIFENovember 19, 2019

Have you ever wanted to trek amongst the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, walk the Inca’s Sacred Valley or visit the famed Chan Chan archaeological site? OTC students have their chance May 18-28, 2020, when OTC’s Study Abroad class visits Peru. Students will have the opportunity to earn college credits by seeing actual historical sites…

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OTC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter host Opioid Awareness and Prevention Week

Blog: Around The CollegeBy SARAH RIFENovember 4, 2019

Misuse of prescription opioids and stimulants has become a serious public health problem in the United States. This epidemic has become an issue for Ozarks. According to the Greene County Health Department, the rate of opioid overdose deaths quadrupled between 2000 and 2015. Just recently, in Springfield, emergency personnel responded to 13 drug overdoses in…

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OTC to hold domestic violence prevention events during iCare Week

Blog: Around The CollegeBy SARAH RIFEOctober 17, 2019

OTC is located in the most beautiful part of the state, but not everything about southwest Missouri is pretty. Greene County has one of the highest rates of domestic violence per capita than anywhere else in Missouri, and OTC students are not immune. In 2018, a Victim Advocate was hired through the grant, Project HEAL,…

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