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SUMMARY:Horror in the Dome: Night of the Living Dead (1968)
DESCRIPTION:A ragtag group of Pennsylvanians barricade themselves in an old farmhouse to remain safe from a horde of flesh-eating ghouls that are ravaging the United States. \nContent Advisory: Contains moderate-to-severe frightening intensity\, realistic blood\, and gore for its era. \nTheater Film Not Fulldome\nRecommended for ages 17+and up\nRuntime Approx. 1 Hour 36 Minutes
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/horror-in-the-dome-night-of-the-living-dead-1968/
LOCATION:Robert J. Novins Planetarium Theater
CATEGORIES:Planetarium
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ORGANIZER;CN="Robert J. Novins Planetarium":MAILTO:planetarium@ocean.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T190000
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SUMMARY:Haunted Illusions starring David Caserta
DESCRIPTION: Tickets: $46 / $42\nOCC students eligible for 1 complimentary ticket\n\nTreat your family to an evening of mind-blowing magic and comedy that gets the whole audience into the act. You’ll be stunned and amazed as master illusionist David Caserta has people levitating\, disappearing\, and reappearing right before your eyes. You will witness never-before-seen illusions that have been created just for this show. \nFamilies will thrill\, laugh\, and possibly vanish from sight at a magic spectacular like no other. What better way to celebrate Halloween than with an incredible night of magic at the Halloween spectacular Haunted Illusions! There will be tons of tricks and more than a few treats. You and your entire family will be captivated with dazzling spells\, uproarious comedy\, and audience participation that gets all the ghosts\, ghouls\, and goblins into the act! \nDavid Caserta is one of the top touring illusionists in the country. As seen on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent”\, CW’s “Penn and Teller Fool Us”\, and International Television\, David invents and performs many original illusions that you will not see anywhere else. Incredible state-of-the-art lighting featuring moving lights\, themed music soundtrack\, and only the best and latest in illusion technology. This is a magic spectacular like nothing else on tour today! \nAudiences and critics agree\, this is one show not to be missed!
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/haunted-illusions-starring-david-caserta/
LOCATION:Grunin Center Theater
CATEGORIES:Grunin Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grunin Center for the Arts":MAILTO:grunincenter@ocean.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T173000
DTSTAMP:20261019T155254Z
CREATED:20261019T155254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T155254Z
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SUMMARY:Princeton (TTI): Accredited Course Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2027 Courses \nMeet with past students\, and current Teacher Transfer Associates to learn about our spring 2027 Princeton accredited course offerings\, the nomination and application process\, and what to expect when you participate. \nRSVP today!
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/princeton-tti-accredited-course-info-session/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Advising and Transfer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Advising and Transfer":MAILTO:lgilliar@ocean.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T193000
DTSTAMP:20260916T121447Z
CREATED:20260916T121253Z
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SUMMARY:The Free School
DESCRIPTION:The Free School\nThe Faces of Faiths: A Journey through World Religions\nMondays 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.\n11/2\, 11/9\, 11/16\, 11/23\nInstructional Building #5\, Room 114 \nBUDDHISM\nThis fall\, The Free School continues The Faces of Faiths: A Journey through World Religions with an in-depth exploration of one of the world’s most influential and diverse religious traditions: Buddhism. What does it mean to be a Buddhist? What can Buddhism teach us about suffering\, compassion\, wisdom\, and the possibility of human transformation? And how have Buddhist teachings taken different forms as they have traveled across cultures and generations? \nRather than approaching Buddhism as a single\, uniform tradition\, this series will introduce participants to several of its vibrant living expressions. Over the course of the series\, representatives from Theravāda\, Mahāyāna \, and Zen Buddhism will guide us through the distinctive teachings\, practices\, histories\, and communities that shape their traditions. Along the way\, we will explore both what these traditions share and the fascinating ways they differ in their understandings of Buddhist philosophy and practice. \nDesigned for the curious rather than the expert\, the series invites participants into a respectful conversation with living Buddhist traditions. Whether you are interested in religion\, philosophy\, meditation\, history\, or simply in how other people understand the world\, join us as we explore the many paths of Buddhism and consider what their ancient teachings might have to say to our lives today. \nNovember 2: Introduction to Buddhism (featuring TBD)\nWe’ll explore the origins of a tradition that would transform the religious and philosophical landscape of Asia and eventually the world. This opening session introduces Siddhartha Gautama\, the historical and cultural world in which Buddhism emerged\, and the teachings that became the foundation of Buddhist thought and practice. We will explore the Four Noble Truths\, the Eightfold Path\, karma\, rebirth\, impermanence\, and nirvana\, while tracing how an ancient Indian path of liberation developed into a remarkably diverse global tradition. \nNovember 9: Mahāyāna Buddhism (featuring Dr. Jongbok Yi)\nIn Session Two\, we’ll enter the extraordinarily diverse world of Mahāyāna Buddhism\, a tradition that transformed Buddhist thought through a bold expansion of the meaning of enlightenment itself. At its center stands the bodhisattva\, the figure who joins wisdom with radical compassion and seeks awakening for the benefit of all beings. Through ideas such as emptiness\, interdependence\, and Buddha-nature\, Mahāyāna traditions developed some of Buddhism’s most sophisticated philosophical reflections on the nature of reality\, the self\, and our obligations to one another. \nNovember 16: Theravāda Buddhism (featuring Bhante Revatha)\nNext\, we’ll learn about a living Buddhist tradition deeply rooted in the teachings preserved in the Pali Canon\, the oldest complete Buddhist canon still in existence. TheravādaBuddhism offers a rigorous path of ethical discipline\, meditation\, and wisdom directed toward seeing reality more clearly and attaining liberation from suffering. Its teachings on impermanence\, craving\, mindfulness\, and the absence of a permanent self have shaped Buddhist communities for centuries and continue to influence contemporary conversations about meditation and the cultivation of the mind. \nNovember 23: Zen Buddhism (featuring Kevin LeBlanc)\nOur series concludes by having us journey with one of Buddhism’s most distinctive and influential traditions. Zen places meditation and direct experience at the center of Buddhist practice\, challenging practitioners to move beyond habitual ways of thinking and encounter reality with greater clarity. From zazen and koans to the cultivation of attention in ordinary activities\, Zen brings Buddhist philosophy into the texture of everyday life and offers a striking vision of awakening not as an escape from the world\, but as a different way of being fully present within it. \nRegistration is free\, but space is limited. For more information\, please email Dr. Mark William Westmoreland at mwestmoreland@ocean.edu\nDr. Christopher Ruth and Dr. Mark William Westmoreland founded The Free School out of a desire to serve Ocean County beyond what happens in our classrooms. This is a community-focused personal enrichment program. There are no assignments and no grades; rather\, each session is a lively conversation facilitated by a faculty expert.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/the-free-school/2026-11-02/
LOCATION:Instructional Lecture Hall #114
CATEGORIES:Campus Events,Foundation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T110000
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SUMMARY:Norbert Strauss: Holocaust Survivor Testimony
DESCRIPTION:Norbert Strauss: Holocaust Survivor Testimony\nThe Voices Center for Genocide\, Human Rights\, and Justice invites you to listen to testimony from Holocaust survivor\, Norbert Strauss. After his family’s escape from Nazi persecution\, he arrived in New York in 1941. Today\, he speaks with students and community groups about his experiences\, memory\, and the importance of Holocaust education. \nStudents are encouraged to prepare questions for the Q&A session. \nPlease attend in person or via the Zoom meeting link: https://mjhnyc.zoom.us/j/83606026767 \nQuestions? Contact Dr. Justin Pfeifer / voices@ocean.edu.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/norbert-strauss-holocaust-survivor-testimony/
LOCATION:Gateway Lecture Hall #104
CATEGORIES:Academic Affairs,Campus Events,The Voices Center for Genocide, Human Rights, and Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Voices Center for Genocide%2C Human Rights%2C and Justice":MAILTO:voices@ocean.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T130000
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CREATED:20260629T203414Z
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UID:10003541-1793786400-1793797200@www.ocean.edu
SUMMARY:Rowan University visit
DESCRIPTION:Connect with a Rowan University representative to explore transferring to their vibrant campus in Glassboro\, New Jersey. Rowan offers more than 100 academic programs—including nationally recognized majors in Business\, Engineering\, Communications\, Health Sciences\, Athletic Training\, Education\, and more. Learn how Rowan’s transfer-friendly pathways\, dedicated support services\, and welcoming community make it easy to continue your academic journey with confidence.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/rowan-university-visit-6/2026-11-04/
LOCATION:Larson Student Center
CATEGORIES:Advising and Transfer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Advising and Transfer":MAILTO:lgilliar@ocean.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T120000
DTSTAMP:20260903T142501Z
CREATED:20260903T142428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T142501Z
UID:10004046-1793790000-1793793600@www.ocean.edu
SUMMARY:Transfer Advising Session
DESCRIPTION:Still have questions? After attending a General Transfer Workshop\, join our advisors for a transfer advising session. Get answers to your specific application questions and review your credits.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/69030/
LOCATION:BART HALL CLASSROOM 116
CATEGORIES:Advising and Transfer
ORGANIZER;CN="Advising and Transfer":MAILTO:lgilliar@ocean.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T190000
DTSTAMP:20261031T035407Z
CREATED:20260916T235209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261031T035407Z
UID:10004193-1793811600-1793818800@www.ocean.edu
SUMMARY:Opening Pathways to Education Now (O.P.E.N.)
DESCRIPTION:Need help navigating the FAFSA? We’ve got you covered!  Our free workshops guide you through the application. Register Today!
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/opening-pathways-to-education-now-o-p-e-n-20/
LOCATION:Ocean County College\, 1 College Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T120000
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CREATED:20260903T170219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T192817Z
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SUMMARY:Rutgers-Newark visit
DESCRIPTION:Come meet and speak with Brian Switay\, Director of Admissions for Transfer Admissions at Rutgers University-Newark. Learn what it takes to transfer to an R2 research institution in the heart of Newark.\n\n \n\nRutgers University-Newark offers numerous research opportunities\, serves as a magnet for some of the biggest names in business\, and is a central hub for students interested in careers in political science and criminal justice.\n\n \n\nMeet with Brian to discuss transfer pathways\, scholarship opportunities\, and the benefits of becoming part of a vibrant academic community\, including:\n\n \n\n* One of the Top 5 Schools in the Nation and #1 in New Jersey for Social Mobility.\n\n \n\n* Earn a Rutgers Education\, with smaller classes\, intimate learning environments and dedicated faculty and staff.\n\n \n\nWhat will you achieve as part of the #RaiderRevolution?
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/rutgers-newark-visit-3/
CATEGORIES:Advising and Transfer
ORGANIZER;CN="Advising and Transfer":MAILTO:lgilliar@ocean.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T130000
DTSTAMP:20260915T193835Z
CREATED:20260804T173504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T193835Z
UID:10003634-1793872800-1793883600@www.ocean.edu
SUMMARY:Kean Ocean Dual Advising
DESCRIPTION:Planning to transfer to Kean Ocean? Meet with advisors from both Kean Ocean and Ocean County College to find out how your credits will transfer seamlessly. \nContact Lisa Gilliar lgilliar@ocean.edu for an appointment. \nNeed to register for your Kean courses? See Step 3 of Kean Ocean Next Steps to schedule your appointment.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/kean-ocean-dual-advising-3/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:Student Enrollment Building
CATEGORIES:Advising and Transfer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Advising and Transfer":MAILTO:lgilliar@ocean.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T130000
DTSTAMP:20260903T165050Z
CREATED:20260903T165049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T165050Z
UID:10004058-1793880000-1793883600@www.ocean.edu
SUMMARY:Rutgers-Newark Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Crossing the finish line together – Rutgers University-Newark is waiting for you at the finish line! \nYou apply\, were admitted and now you are about to cross the finish line and celebrate! But what does that look like. Join Brian as he can provide you with step by step instructions on how to finish ahead of the game!
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/rutgers-newark-info-session-3/
LOCATION:Instructional Classroom #105
CATEGORIES:Advising and Transfer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260924T165642Z
CREATED:20260903T160613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T165642Z
UID:10004050-1793887200-1793890800@www.ocean.edu
SUMMARY:General Transfer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Through the General Transfer Workshop\, students will learn how to:\n\n\nPlan for a successful transfer.\nUtilize NJ Transfer.\nNavigate college websites to gather accurate information.\nSelect a major that aligns with your transfer and career goals.\n\nAttend in-person or remotely.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/general-transfer-workshop-31/
LOCATION:Instructional Classroom #212\, College Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advising and Transfer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Advising and Transfer":MAILTO:lgilliar@ocean.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T153000
DTSTAMP:20260304T142153Z
CREATED:20260304T142153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T142153Z
UID:10002846-1793892600-1793892600@www.ocean.edu
SUMMARY:Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Ocean County College Board of Trustees meets\, in accordance with the schedule\, in the Conference Center\, Building 10\, on our Toms River campus. Meetings begin at 3:30 p.m. (unless otherwise publicized) and are open to members of the community. Access to the meetings will also be available electronically via Webex; access information will be distributed prior to each meeting.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/board-of-trustees-monthly-meeting/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:Conference Center\, Building 10
CATEGORIES:Board Of Trustees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T153000
DTSTAMP:20261028T155451Z
CREATED:20261028T155451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T155451Z
UID:10004339-1793892600-1793892600@www.ocean.edu
SUMMARY:Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Ocean County College Board of Trustees meets\, in accordance with the schedule\, in the Conference Center\, Building 10\, on our Toms River campus. Meetings begin at 3:30 p.m. (unless otherwise publicized) and are open to members of the community. Access to the meetings will also be available electronically via Webex; access information will be distributed prior to each meeting.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/board-of-trustees-monthly-meeting-2/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:Conference Center\, Building 10
CATEGORIES:Board Of Trustees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T190000
DTSTAMP:20261031T035408Z
CREATED:20260616T012207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261031T035408Z
UID:10003532-1793901600-1793905200@www.ocean.edu
SUMMARY:Spanish Virtual College Knowledge Webinar- Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a webinar about College 101 tips to help you and your student with their post secondary planning!\n\n\nCollege Knowledge Webinar in Spanish Join us for an informative session designed to help you navigate the college process with confidence!  \nWhether you’re just starting to explore your options or preparing to apply\, this webinar will cover everything from choosing the right college\, understanding financial aid\, and meeting important deadlines\, to tips for succeeding once you’re on campus. \nStudents\, parents\, guardians.. all are welcome! \n📅 Date: November 5⏰ Time: 6PM📍 Location: Online (link emailed to you after registration) \nThis session is in Spanish * \nDon’t miss this opportunity to boost your college knowledge and take the next step toward your future!
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/spanish-virtual-college-knowledge-webinar-fall-2026/
CATEGORIES:Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T150000
DTSTAMP:20261031T002440Z
CREATED:20261007T151418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261031T002440Z
UID:10004350-1794150000-1794150000@www.ocean.edu
SUMMARY:Louis Armstrong Hot Five Centennial Celebration feat Andrew Stephens
DESCRIPTION:Adults $30 Seniors $25 \nOCC Students eligible for 1 complimentary ticket\n\nBetween 1925 and 1928\, Louis Armstrong made a series of influential recordings with a studio group\, the Hot Five\, that changed the shape of jazz to come. To pay tribute to these legendary sessions\, Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon will welcome the dynamic trumpeter and recent Juilliard graduate Andrew Stephens\, along with a small group made up of some of New York’s finest traditional jazz musicians.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/louis-armstrong-hot-five-centennial-celebration-feat-andrew-stephens/
LOCATION:Grunin Center Theater
CATEGORIES:Grunin Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grunin Center for the Arts":MAILTO:grunincenter@ocean.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T190000
DTSTAMP:20261019T162844Z
CREATED:20261019T162844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T162844Z
UID:10004322-1794160800-1794164400@www.ocean.edu
SUMMARY:Virtual Admissions Info Session for Military Veterans: Amherst\, Princeton\, Wesleyan\, Williams\, and Yale
DESCRIPTION:Join admissions representatives from Amherst College\, Princeton University\, Wesleyan University\, Williams College\, and Yale University to discuss our academic programs\, financial aid\, and support systems. We will especially focus on resources for US military veterans and servicemembers\, and will also discuss the admission process\, including guidance and resources for applying to our undergraduate programs from a community college and/or military background. Families and loved ones are welcome to join as well! \nRegister here
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/virtual-admissions-info-session-for-military-veterans-amherst-princeton-wesleyan-williams-and-yale-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Advising and Transfer
ORGANIZER;CN="Advising and Transfer":MAILTO:lgilliar@ocean.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T134500
DTSTAMP:20261027T120256Z
CREATED:20261027T120256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T120256Z
UID:10004331-1794227400-1794231900@www.ocean.edu
SUMMARY:Stories of Art and Crime: A Talk by John Barelli
DESCRIPTION:Stories of Art and Crime: A Talk by John Barelli\nAfter nearly 40 years as Chief Security Officer at the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, John Barelli retired and documented some of his most memorable crime-solving stories in his book\, Stealing the Show: A History of Art and Crime in Six Thefts. He will share some highlights on November 9th at 12:30 p.m. in the Gateway Lecture Hall\, followed by a book signing co-sponsored by the Humanities and Social Sciences. All are welcome\, and instructors are encouraged to bring their classes. \nQuestions? Contact Professor Marilyn Kralik /mkralik@ocean.edu.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/stories-of-art-and-crime-a-talk-by-john-barelli/
LOCATION:Gateway Lecture Hall #104
CATEGORIES:Academic Affairs,Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T140000
DTSTAMP:20260924T165428Z
CREATED:20260903T162326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T165428Z
UID:10004055-1794229200-1794232800@www.ocean.edu
SUMMARY:General Transfer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Through the General Transfer Workshop\, students will learn how to:\n\n\nPlan for a successful transfer.\nUtilize NJ Transfer.\nNavigate college websites to gather accurate information.\nSelect a major that aligns with your transfer and career goals.\n\nAttend in-person or remotely.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/general-transfer-workshop-35/
LOCATION:Instructional Classroom #115
CATEGORIES:Advising and Transfer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Advising and Transfer":MAILTO:lgilliar@ocean.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T193000
DTSTAMP:20260916T121447Z
CREATED:20260916T121253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T121447Z
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SUMMARY:The Free School
DESCRIPTION:The Free School\nThe Faces of Faiths: A Journey through World Religions\nMondays 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.\n11/2\, 11/9\, 11/16\, 11/23\nInstructional Building #5\, Room 114 \nBUDDHISM\nThis fall\, The Free School continues The Faces of Faiths: A Journey through World Religions with an in-depth exploration of one of the world’s most influential and diverse religious traditions: Buddhism. What does it mean to be a Buddhist? What can Buddhism teach us about suffering\, compassion\, wisdom\, and the possibility of human transformation? And how have Buddhist teachings taken different forms as they have traveled across cultures and generations? \nRather than approaching Buddhism as a single\, uniform tradition\, this series will introduce participants to several of its vibrant living expressions. Over the course of the series\, representatives from Theravāda\, Mahāyāna \, and Zen Buddhism will guide us through the distinctive teachings\, practices\, histories\, and communities that shape their traditions. Along the way\, we will explore both what these traditions share and the fascinating ways they differ in their understandings of Buddhist philosophy and practice. \nDesigned for the curious rather than the expert\, the series invites participants into a respectful conversation with living Buddhist traditions. Whether you are interested in religion\, philosophy\, meditation\, history\, or simply in how other people understand the world\, join us as we explore the many paths of Buddhism and consider what their ancient teachings might have to say to our lives today. \nNovember 2: Introduction to Buddhism (featuring TBD)\nWe’ll explore the origins of a tradition that would transform the religious and philosophical landscape of Asia and eventually the world. This opening session introduces Siddhartha Gautama\, the historical and cultural world in which Buddhism emerged\, and the teachings that became the foundation of Buddhist thought and practice. We will explore the Four Noble Truths\, the Eightfold Path\, karma\, rebirth\, impermanence\, and nirvana\, while tracing how an ancient Indian path of liberation developed into a remarkably diverse global tradition. \nNovember 9: Mahāyāna Buddhism (featuring Dr. Jongbok Yi)\nIn Session Two\, we’ll enter the extraordinarily diverse world of Mahāyāna Buddhism\, a tradition that transformed Buddhist thought through a bold expansion of the meaning of enlightenment itself. At its center stands the bodhisattva\, the figure who joins wisdom with radical compassion and seeks awakening for the benefit of all beings. Through ideas such as emptiness\, interdependence\, and Buddha-nature\, Mahāyāna traditions developed some of Buddhism’s most sophisticated philosophical reflections on the nature of reality\, the self\, and our obligations to one another. \nNovember 16: Theravāda Buddhism (featuring Bhante Revatha)\nNext\, we’ll learn about a living Buddhist tradition deeply rooted in the teachings preserved in the Pali Canon\, the oldest complete Buddhist canon still in existence. TheravādaBuddhism offers a rigorous path of ethical discipline\, meditation\, and wisdom directed toward seeing reality more clearly and attaining liberation from suffering. Its teachings on impermanence\, craving\, mindfulness\, and the absence of a permanent self have shaped Buddhist communities for centuries and continue to influence contemporary conversations about meditation and the cultivation of the mind. \nNovember 23: Zen Buddhism (featuring Kevin LeBlanc)\nOur series concludes by having us journey with one of Buddhism’s most distinctive and influential traditions. Zen places meditation and direct experience at the center of Buddhist practice\, challenging practitioners to move beyond habitual ways of thinking and encounter reality with greater clarity. From zazen and koans to the cultivation of attention in ordinary activities\, Zen brings Buddhist philosophy into the texture of everyday life and offers a striking vision of awakening not as an escape from the world\, but as a different way of being fully present within it. \nRegistration is free\, but space is limited. For more information\, please email Dr. Mark William Westmoreland at mwestmoreland@ocean.edu\nDr. Christopher Ruth and Dr. Mark William Westmoreland founded The Free School out of a desire to serve Ocean County beyond what happens in our classrooms. This is a community-focused personal enrichment program. There are no assignments and no grades; rather\, each session is a lively conversation facilitated by a faculty expert.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/the-free-school/2026-11-09/
LOCATION:Instructional Lecture Hall #114
CATEGORIES:Campus Events,Foundation
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with Travis Mills
DESCRIPTION:Retired United States Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills of the 82nd Airborne is a recalibrated warrior\, motivational speaker\, actor\, author\, and advocate for veterans and amputees. Travis’s New York Times bestselling memoir\, Tough as They Come\, is currently available for sale in bookstores everywhere. Despite losing portions of both arms and legs from an IED while on active duty in Afghanistan\, Travis continues to overcome life’s challenges\, breaking physical barriers and defying odds. \n  \nThis event is co-sponsored by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/a-conversation-with-travis-mills/
LOCATION:Grunin Center Theater
ORGANIZER;CN="foundation@ocean.edu":MAILTO:foundation@ocean.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T143000
DTSTAMP:20260924T172113Z
CREATED:20260917T183417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T172113Z
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SUMMARY:Stockton visit
DESCRIPTION:Looking to transfer? Stockton University is one of Ocean County College’s premier university partners\, offering streamlined transfer pathways\, program-to-program tracks\, and affordable 3+1 articulation agreements. Stop by to speak with Enrico DeRooy\, Assistant Dir of Admissions & Transfer Coordinator\, to plan your transfer.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/stockton-visit-3/2026-11-10/
LOCATION:Student Enrollment Building
CATEGORIES:Advising and Transfer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T130000
DTSTAMP:20261031T035408Z
CREATED:20261014T200508Z
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SUMMARY:Rising Together Peer Book Club
DESCRIPTION:This book club is exclusively for participants enrolled in the Displaced Homemakers Program.\n\n\nThis book club is exclusively for participants enrolled in the Displaced Homemakers Program. \nNavigating life transitions where we will read empowering practical books. For more information about the program or to apply please click here go.ocean.edu/DisplacedHomemakers \n \nFor a long time\, your energy went into caring for others. This space will be dedicated entirely to you\, a supportive\, low pressure environment to focus on self-esteem\, rebuild confidence\, and reclaim the path forward with the bonus of coming together and meeting other members. \n \nThis workshop series we will be reading a bold\, fiercely blunt memoir about losing yourself in traditional roles and bravely finding your voice again. Untamed by Glennon Doyle details how the author broke free from societal expectations to reclaim her true identity after a major life upheaval. It is an unapologetic\, eye-opening look at learning to trust your inner strength\, speak your truth\, and rewrite your own rules for the future. \n \n \nHOW IT WORKS \n\nProgram staff will provide the empowering practical book.\nThere will be 2 meetings set a month apart.\nMeet your Peers: The first meeting will require no reading. We will simply meet to introduce ourselves\, set a few comfort guidelines\, and hand out the book.\nParticipants will independently read the book over the next month.\nBook Discussion day: We will come together to discuss the book\, share our take away and how the ideas and information resonate\n\n \n \nDate: Tuesdays November 10\, 2026 and December 1\, 2026 \nTime: 12:00-1:00 p.m. \nLocation: Ocean County College Library (building #3) Room #110 \n \n**** This is a 2-part mini-series. When you register\, you are registering for both meetings for this book. In order to maintain comfortability of all participants\, attendance at November 3 “meet your peers” is required for “book discussion” December 1.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/rising-together-peer-book-club-2/
LOCATION:Ocean County College\, 1 College Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T173000
DTSTAMP:20261013T125850Z
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SUMMARY:Pre-Nursing Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Attention Pre-Nursing students! \nJoin us for a Pre-Nursing Information Session to learn about program requirements and details regarding the OCC’s Nursing program. \nConnect directly with representatives from: \n\nPre-Nursing Admissions & AAS Nursing Program\nAcademic Advising & Transfer Services\nSuccess Coaching\n\nTuesday\, 10/13 (12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.) TECH\, Bldg. #25\, Room 115 or join remotely. \nTuesday\, 11/10 (4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.) TECH\, Bldg. #25\, Room 115 or join remotely.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/pre-nursing-information-session/2026-11-10/
LOCATION:Technology Lecture Hall #115
CATEGORIES:Advising and Transfer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Advising and Transfer":MAILTO:lgilliar@ocean.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T153000
DTSTAMP:20261028T195946Z
CREATED:20261028T195946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T195946Z
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SUMMARY:SNO Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:One donation can make a difference! \nSupport the Student Nurses Organization by participating in a community blood drive. This will be an excellent opportunity to give back to the community and support local hospital patients in need. Please bring a photo ID and eat and drink before donating. \nDate: Wednesday\, November 11 \nTime: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. \nLocation: Larson Student Center (Building 8) \nTo schedule an appointment\, please visit https://rwjuhdonorclub.org/.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/sno-blood-drive/
LOCATION:Larson Student Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260908T155332Z
CREATED:20260908T155332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T155332Z
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SUMMARY:Chestnut Hill Visit
DESCRIPTION:Chestnut Hill College is a private\, four-year college located in Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, offering more than 60 academic programs in a close-knit\, supportive community. Transfer students can bring in up to 75 eligible credits and have access to generous merit scholarships\, personalized advising\, and individualized support throughout the transfer process. Stop by to learn how you can continue your education at CHC!
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/chestnut-hill-visit/
LOCATION:Larson Student Center
CATEGORIES:Advising and Transfer
ORGANIZER;CN="Advising and Transfer":MAILTO:lgilliar@ocean.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T123000
DTSTAMP:20261027T184136Z
CREATED:20261027T183954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T184136Z
UID:10004332-1794398400-1794400200@www.ocean.edu
SUMMARY:Veterans Day Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The Ocean County College community will commemorate Veterans Day with its annual Salute to Veterans on November 11 at 12 p.m.\, honoring the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. \nThe ceremony will take place at the Veterans Memorial on the College’s main campus in Toms River. This event is open to the public\, and no registration is required. \nAll activities will be held rain or shine. \nFor more information about veterans’ services at Ocean County College\, visit go.ocean.edu/military or contact veterans@ocean.edu.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/veterans-day-ceremony/
LOCATION:Veterans Memorial
CATEGORIES:Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T190000
DTSTAMP:20261031T035410Z
CREATED:20260916T235209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261031T035410Z
UID:10004194-1794416400-1794423600@www.ocean.edu
SUMMARY:Opening Pathways to Education Now (O.P.E.N.)
DESCRIPTION:Need help navigating the FAFSA? We’ve got you covered!  Our free workshops guide you through the application. Register Today!
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/opening-pathways-to-education-now-o-p-e-n-21/
LOCATION:Ocean County College\, 1 College Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T134500
DTSTAMP:20261021T152228Z
CREATED:20261021T152228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T152228Z
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SUMMARY:STAND Support Group for Students Affected by Sexual Violence
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month\, the Counseling Center invites students to join STAND (Supporting Those Affected & Nurturing Dialogue)\, an inclusive drop-in support group for students who have been directly or indirectly affected by sexual violence and relationship violence. \n\nThis supportive space provides an opportunity to connect with others\, access resources\, and engage in meaningful dialogue in a welcoming\, nonjudgmental environment. \nYou do not need to have all the right words\, and you do not need to share your story. Attend at your own comfort level and participate in whatever way feels right for you. \nOpen to all students. Come as you are. 💜 \n\n\nMeeting Dates:\nThursdays \n\nNovember 12\nNovember 19\n\nTime: \n12:30 PM – 1:45 PM (75 minutes) \nLocation:\nLARS (Student Center)\, Room 202\nSecond Floor\, Student Center \nWho Can Attend?\nOpen to all students. Come as you are.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/stand-support-group-for-students-affected-by-sexual-violence-3/
CATEGORIES:Counseling Center Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Counseling Center":MAILTO:counselingservices@ocean.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T143000
DTSTAMP:20260903T140008Z
CREATED:20260601T184648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T140008Z
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SUMMARY:Transfer Advising Session
DESCRIPTION:Still have questions? After attending a General Transfer Workshop\, join our advisors for a transfer advising session. Get answers to your specific application questions and review your credits.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/transfer-advising-workshop-4/
LOCATION:Instructional Classroom #312
CATEGORIES:Advising and Transfer
ORGANIZER;CN="Advising and Transfer":MAILTO:lgilliar@ocean.edu
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