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SUMMARY:Nursing Transfer Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join Laura Wills\, Director of Transfer & Articulation to create a plan for your Nursing career to access the next levels: BSN & MSN. \nIn-person or via Webex\, Join here!
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/nursing-transfer-information-session/
LOCATION:Instructional Classroom #115
CATEGORIES:Advising and Transfer
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SUMMARY:Climate Change Impacts on Coastal Communities in NJ with Dr. Kevin Dooley
DESCRIPTION:This session will look at how climate change and in particular\, changes to our oceans\, have resulted in increased sea levels and flood tendencies. It will look at how existing towns and communities have been affected and what if anything can be done in the future to mitigate these risks. \nAbout the speaker: Dr. Dooley teaches courses in international relations and political theory at Monmouth University and is the Chair of the Political Science Department. His current research looks at the democratic concept of the social contract and the way that many of its assumptions undermine traditionally-held views of political life. He is the author of four books. His most recent book is entitled\, States of Nature and Social Contracts: The Metaphors of the Liberal Order. \nThis event is sponsored by the Governmental Affairs Institute. Contact Jason Ghibesi (jghibesi@ocean.edu) for more questions.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/climate-change-impacts-on-coastal-communities-in-nj-with-dr-kevin-dooley/
LOCATION:Technology Lecture Hall #115
CATEGORIES:Campus Events
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SUMMARY:You Can Help a Friend or Classmate – Recognizing Signs of Distress
DESCRIPTION:Help us create a more supportive campus. Join the JED Foundation for an interactive workshop on supporting student well-being. \nLearn about the current trends in young adult mental health and ways to identify when someone may be struggling. Practice having conversations about your concerns with students and learn how to identify your limits when providing support. Participants will also learn strategies for caring for yourself while supporting the mental health of others. There will be opportunities for reflection\, discussion\, and practice. \nQuestions? Email Nicolette Palazzo at npalazzo@ocean.edu
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/you-can-help-a-friend-or-classmate-recognizing-signs-of-distress/
LOCATION:Instructional Lecture Hall #114
CATEGORIES:Campus Events,Counseling
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250409T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092842
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SUMMARY:Rider University Visit
DESCRIPTION:Rider University\, founded in 1865\, is a private institution with around 3\,200 undergraduate students. Located in Lawrenceville\, NJ\, it is approximately an hour away from Ocean County College. Known for its generous transfer scholarships\, including the prestigious Full-Tuition Transfer Trustee Scholarship (which has been awarded to three OCC students in recent years)\, Rider also offers PTK scholarships\, legacy awards\, sibling grants\, and generous institutional aid. The university is recognized for its seamless transfer credit policies\, internship opportunities\, and guaranteed job or graduate school placement. Rider offers more than 70 majors\, with popular fields such as business\, education\, film and television\, sciences\, psychology\, cybersecurity\, social work\, and computer science.  Rider also participates in a free-tuition program for qualified NJ Residents. 
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/rider-university-visit-2/
LOCATION:Instructional Building Lobby
CATEGORIES:Advising and Transfer
ORGANIZER;CN="Advising and Transfer":MAILTO:lgilliar@ocean.edu
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T194146Z
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SUMMARY:Employer Visit - Chick-Fil-A
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/employer-visit-chick-fil-a/
LOCATION:Larson Student Center
CATEGORIES:Career Services
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250409T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250409T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092842
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T022844Z
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SUMMARY:Georgian Court University Instant Decision Day (IDD)
DESCRIPTION:Why pay to apply and wait for a decision? Instead\, come to GCU’s Instant Decision Day at OCC! Please RSVP to Lisa Gilliar\, lgilliar@ocean.edu \nInterested in other colleges? Check out the OCC Transfer Events page to see a list of all the college IDDs available this spring. Attend as many as you like!
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/georgian-court-university-instant-decision-day-idd/
LOCATION:Student Enrollment Building
CATEGORIES:Advising and Transfer
ORGANIZER;CN="Advising and Transfer":MAILTO:lgilliar@ocean.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092842
CREATED:20250313T200939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T143814Z
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SUMMARY:Baseball - OCC vs Raritan Valley CC
DESCRIPTION:https://www.occvikings.com
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/baseball-occ-vs-raritan-valley-cc/
LOCATION:Athletic Fields
CATEGORIES:Athletics
ORGANIZER;CN="kbyrne@ocean.edu":MAILTO:kbyrne@ocean.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T123000
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SUMMARY:Empower Yourself: Understanding Healthy Relationships and Your Rights
DESCRIPTION:Join the Counseling Center for an important discussion on recognizing the early signs of relationship abuse and understanding your legal rights. Attorney Monica Gural from Legal Services of NJ will provide insight into the laws\, resources\, and support available for those affected by domestic or sexual violence. \nQuestions? Email counselingservices@ocean.edu.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/empower-yourself-understanding-healthy-relationships-and-your-rights-2/
LOCATION:Instructional Lecture Hall #114
CATEGORIES:Campus Events,Counseling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092842
CREATED:20250306T161743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T161743Z
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SUMMARY:Transfer Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Take the first step toward a successful transfer by attending one of our Transfer Workshops! Whether you’re exploring majors\, learning how to use NJ Transfer\, or navigating the application process\, these workshops provide the guidance you need for a smooth transition.  \nTuesday\, 3/25/25 10:00 – 11:00 INST\, bldg. #5 Room 312 or via WebEx  \nhttps://ocean.webex.com/ocean/j.php?MTID=me7e4dbb7e9dc9e04fde8afca82ee1a44  \nThursday\, 4/10/25 1:00 – 2:00 INST\, bldg. #5 Room 312 or via WebEx   \nhttps://ocean.webex.com/ocean/j.php?MTID=m69bc9e23202f3c03f8fedb6ea374ded7  \nTuesday\, 4/22/25 1:00 – 2:00 INST\, bldg. #5 Room 312 or via WebEx  \nhttps://ocean.webex.com/ocean/j.php?MTID=maaf364c5a30500e6c1b9ef60c8b8a58d 
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/transfer-workshops-4/2025-04-10/
LOCATION:Instructional Classroom #312
CATEGORIES:Advising and Transfer
ORGANIZER;CN="Advising and Transfer":MAILTO:lgilliar@ocean.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092842
CREATED:20250325T153625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T153625Z
UID:10001130-1744304400-1744311600@www.ocean.edu
SUMMARY:Military Affiliated Students & Families FAFSA Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you a military veteran\, active duty member\, or dependent looking to pursue\nyour educational goals? \nJoin us for a friendly and informative workshop where we’ll guide you step-by-step through completing your FAFSA. Get answers to your questions and learn about available financial aid options. \nFor more information\, contact Harry Young\, VA Benefits & FA Coordinator at 732-255-0310 ext. 2019 \nRSVP
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/military-affiliated-students-families-fafsa-workshop/2025-04-10/
LOCATION:Conference Center #109 A&B – Building #10
CATEGORIES:Financial Aid
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250410T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250410T190000
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CREATED:20250219T201017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T201017Z
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SUMMARY:PTK Induction Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we celebrate the achievement of our students who are accepting their invitation to join the Tau Iota Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa! Learn more about this International Honor Society for two-year colleges and cheer on our students who will take their own PTK oath.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/ptk-induction-ceremony/
LOCATION:Gateway Lecture Hall #104
CATEGORIES:Student Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092842
CREATED:20250313T202503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T202503Z
UID:10001074-1744385400-1744392600@www.ocean.edu
SUMMARY:Baseball - OCC vs Montgomery County CC
DESCRIPTION:https://www.occvikings.com
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/baseball-occ-vs-montgomery-county-cc/
LOCATION:Athletic Fields
CATEGORIES:Athletics
ORGANIZER;CN="kbyrne@ocean.edu":MAILTO:kbyrne@ocean.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T170000
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CREATED:20250402T191804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T191804Z
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SUMMARY:Deaf Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the OCC Sign Language Society for a day of fun as they present Deaf Awareness Day on Saturday\, April 12.  There will be vendors\, informational booths\, De’VIA artists\, and special guest Fred Beam performing at 3:00 pm! \nThis free event will be from 12:00-5:00 pm in the OCC Gym (building #29).  Email occitpsignclub@gmail.com with any questions you may have.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/deaf-awareness-day/
LOCATION:Health & Human Performance Center
CATEGORIES:Campus Events,Student Life
ORGANIZER;CN="Student Life":MAILTO:studentlife@ocean.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092842
CREATED:20250313T210614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T210614Z
UID:10001106-1744484400-1744484400@www.ocean.edu
SUMMARY:Vance Gilbert
DESCRIPTION:“If Joni Mitchell and Richie Havens had a love child\, with Rodney Dangerfield as the midwife\, the results might be something close to the great Vance Gilbert”\, says Richmond Magazine. \nVance’s new album\, “The Mother Of Trouble”\, features Grammy winner Lori McKenna on background vocals\, Juno award recipient and Bonnie Raitt Grammy hit song co-writer Joey Landreth on guitars\, and Americana-Roots master mandolinist Joe K. Walsh. With 4 bullies\, 4 deaths (3 of them murders)\, 3 moms\, 2 accidents\, 2 Black people\, 2 dogs\, 1 dog ball\, 1 gay kid\, and 1 missed flight thanks to gas station sushi\, this album benefits from the gifts of time and experience honing songwriting skills that put this most vital of acoustic storytellers at the top of the game. \nOh\, and Management wants to make sure to tell you that this is the 14th release for this acoustic stalwart. \nGet Tickets \nGia Maione Prima Foundation Studio Theatre\n(Building 12)\nTickets $34 \n30 years into his career\, the songwriter’s influence can be felt all over the contemporary Folk and Americana realm as he has helped pave the way for many of the BIPOC artists who have followed. \nVance was born and raised in the Philadelphia area. Starting out hoping to be an R&B and jazz singer once at college\, there he discovered his affinity for the storytelling sensibilities of the acoustic singer-songwriter thing. Word spread like wildfire about Gilbert’s stage-owning singing and playing\, and Shawn Colvin invited him to be special guest on her 1992 Fat City tour where he took much of America by storm and by surprise. “With the voice of an angel\, the wit of a devil\, and the guitar playing of a god..” wrote the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. \nNoted not only for being the ever consummate performer\, Gilbert has recorded 13 albums\, including 5 for Philo/Rounder Records. Along with being opener of choice for artists as varied as Arlo Guthrie\, Anita Baker\, The Milk Carton Kids\, and Southside Johnny\, the mid 2000’s found Gilbert opening 150+ shows for comedian George Carlin. \nGilbert has also been a prominent presence at some of the world’s most prestigious gatherings and halls\, among them the Newport\, Winnipeg\, Rocky Mountain\, Calgary\, Ottawa\, and Falcon Ridge Folk festivals\, the Kate Wolf Music Festival\, and Australia’s Woodford Folk and Mullum Music Festivals\, Mountain Stage\, Boston’s Symphony Hall\, Nashville’s Lyman Auditorium\, The Barns at Wolftrap\, and a private party for his veterinarian where there was terrific lo-mein. \nMost recently he’s been the opener of choice for Mad About You/Stranger Things star Paul Reiser’s stand-up shows (50 +) for the last 7 years\, along with his own busy acoustic music touring and coaching schedule. That current schedule includes Vance’sMondayNightAcousticPajamaParty on YouTube. Having started the first week of the pandemic in 2020\, Vance has played a live\, themed\, weekly 90 minute mixed bag of originals and cover tunes to a rotating following of about 200 folks. 10 to 20% of his weekly tip jar is donated to a local 501(c)3 of his choice. At the time of this writing\, having done 155 of these shows has become newsworthy in itself. \nGilbert has been a songwriting\, performance\, and voice coach all around the world\, kinda\, from Australia to Winnipeg\, at all the festivals above plus The Kerrville and Rocky Mountain Song Schools\, he is currently on staff as Instructor/Professor at the University Of Colorado Denver and has a decade worth of summer programs at the Berklee College Of Music under his belt. What? Private coaching? Yes\, 6-10 students weekly too. \nConsidered by many to be an integral part of the national folk scene\, his previous record “Good Good Man” features an eclectic roster of musical types including rocker Mike Posner\, world renown Celtic harpist Aine Minough\, bluesman Chris Smither\, and Al Green’s organist Stacey Wade. \nGilbert runs 3 to 4 miles ever so slowly 5 days a week to stay sharp for the road and does historical aviation research and model building just for great nerdy fun. \nHe even has a tune on a Grammy Nominated children’s album. How rounded is that?
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/vance-gilbert/
LOCATION:Gia Maione Prima Foundation Studio Theatre
CATEGORIES:Grunin Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Grunin Center for the Arts":MAILTO:grunincenter@ocean.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250412T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250412T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092842
CREATED:20250331T181703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T181736Z
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SUMMARY:Wonders of the Seasonal Sky
DESCRIPTION:Join our live Planetarium presenter for an in-depth tour of our current sky over New Jersey! This ever-changing program explores the season’s constellations\, bright stars\, visible planets\, deep sky objects\, and celestial highlights. Constellation mythology and recent events are also included. Prepare to ask questions and even answer them as our presenter creates an informal atmosphere for your enjoyment of the current seasonal sky. \nSky talk\nRecommended for ages 12 and over.\nThis show is approximately 1 hour long.\nGet Tickets
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/wonders-of-the-seasonal-sky-2/2025-04-12/
LOCATION:Robert J. Novins Planetarium Theater
CATEGORIES:Planetarium
ORGANIZER;CN="Robert J. Novins Planetarium":MAILTO:planetarium@ocean.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250414T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250414T121500
DTSTAMP:20260406T092842
CREATED:20250303T155555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T153542Z
UID:10001032-1744628400-1744632900@www.ocean.edu
SUMMARY:Poetry Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join OCC students\, faculty\, and staff in a celebration of American Poetry.  Through readings of works by Phillis Wheatley\, Walt Whitman\, Emma Lazarus\, Natasha Trethewey\, Hai-Dang Phan and others\, this performance captures the voices of America from the hand printed pages of the pre-colonial era to the pixilated screens of today.   \nFor questions\, contact Heather Sciarappa / hsciarappa@ocean.edu \n 
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/poetry-festival-3/
LOCATION:Gateway Lecture Hall #104
CATEGORIES:Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250414T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250414T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092842
CREATED:20250303T155505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T153735Z
UID:10001033-1744633800-1744637400@www.ocean.edu
SUMMARY:Poetry Festival
DESCRIPTION:Calling all poets\, singer-songwriters\, rappers\, and storytellers!\nShare your art with us at the Open Mic! No advance registration required—-just turn up and the mic is ready for you.  \nFor questions\, contact Heather Sciarappa / hsciarappa@ocean.edu \n 
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/poetry-festival-2/
LOCATION:Larson Student Center
CATEGORIES:Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092842
CREATED:20250313T202412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T202412Z
UID:10001075-1744644600-1744651800@www.ocean.edu
SUMMARY:Baseball - OCC vs Camden
DESCRIPTION:https://www.occvikings.com
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/baseball-occ-vs-camden/
LOCATION:Athletic Fields
CATEGORIES:Athletics
ORGANIZER;CN="kbyrne@ocean.edu":MAILTO:kbyrne@ocean.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092842
CREATED:20250313T210825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T182513Z
UID:10001107-1744655400-1744655400@www.ocean.edu
SUMMARY:Virtual Event with Tracy K. Smith
DESCRIPTION:Tracy K. Smith received the 2012 Pulitzer Prize in poetry for her third book of poems\, Life on Mars. The collection draws upon the genre of science fiction in considering who we humans are and what the vast universe holds for us. In poems of political urgency\, tenderness\, elegy and wit\, Smith conjures version upon version of the future\, imagines the afterlife\, and contemplates life here on earth in our institutions\, cities\, houses and hearts. Life on Mars was a New York Times Notable Book\, a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice\, and a New Yorker\, Library Journal\, and Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year. \nVirtual Event on Zoom through Lehigh University\nTickets Free; Advance Registration Required \nSmith’s debut collection\, The Body’s Question\, was selected by Kevin Young as winner of the Cave Canem Prize for the best first book by an African American poet. Straddling languages\, speakers\, and geographies\, the poems bear witness to love\, loss\, and belonging while laying claim to a large and nimble sense of identity. In his introduction\, Young writes\, “Smith…seems perfectly at home speaking of grief and loss\, of lust and hunger\, of joy and desire—which here often means the desire for desire\, and a desire for language itself.” \nDuende\, Smith’s second book\, received the James Laughlin Award from the Academy of American Poets. The collection takes its title from a term Federico Garcia Lorca brought into broad parlance. The duende is the wild\, unpredictable and oftentimes dangerous energy an artist might seek to conjure up and contend with. Unlike the muse\, which exists beyond or above the artist\, the duende sleeps deep within—as pure urge\, fury\, chaos\, and passion—waiting to be awakened and wrestled\, often at great cost. In Smith’s hands\, this sense of artistic struggle and daring meets up with forms of social and political struggle\, resistance and survival. It also illuminates the private upheaval of divorce and its aftermath. \nIn her memoir\, Ordinary Light\, Smith explores her own experience of race\, religion\, and the death of her mother shortly after Smith graduated from Harvard. The book was a finalist for the National Book Award\, and named a Notable Book by both the New York Times and Washington Post. \nSmith served two terms as Poet Laureate of the United States\, during which time she traveled across America\, hosting poetry readings and conversations in rural communities. She edited the anthology American Journal: Fifty Poems for Our Time during her laureateship\, and launched the American Public Media podcast The Slowdown. In March 2021 she was voted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters. \nThis event is presented in collaboration with the Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University and is made possible by the Ocean County College Foundation.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/virtual-event-with-tracy-k-smith/
CATEGORIES:Grunin Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Grunin Center for the Arts":MAILTO:grunincenter@ocean.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250415T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092842
CREATED:20250415T153319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T153320Z
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SUMMARY:Rowan University Visit - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Speak with a representative from Rowan University about transferring to their beautiful campus in Southwest NJ in historic Glassboro NJ. Rowan offers unique majors in over 85 areas and has top programs in Business\, Engineering Communications/Broadcast\, Health & Athletic Training\, Education\, and more. \n 
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/rowan-university-visit-2-2/
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:20250415T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092842
CREATED:20250311T210739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T204217Z
UID:10001058-1744727400-1744727400@www.ocean.edu
SUMMARY:Breaking Barriers: A Women's History Month Special Event!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this inspiring panel discussion featuring three remarkable women leaders: \nOCC President Pamela Monaco\nCounty Commissioner Virginia E. Haines\nRev. Barbara Miles \nHear firsthand how these accomplished leaders found success in their career journeys and made lasting impacts in their community along the way. The discussion will explore meeting expectations\, changing workplace dynamics\, overcoming barriers\, and advice for aspiring leaders\, followed by an interactive Q&A session. \nThis event is open to all members of our community as we continue to celebrate and honor women’s contributions throughout history and today. \nQuestions? Contact Dori Londres in College Relations at dlondres@ocean.edu
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/breaking-barriers-a-womens-history-month-special-event/
LOCATION:Technology Lecture Hall #115
CATEGORIES:Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092842
CREATED:20250227T205917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T205917Z
UID:10001017-1744794000-1744804800@www.ocean.edu
SUMMARY:Resilience Redefined-Exploring Alternative Pathways to Healing
DESCRIPTION:Join the Offices of Student Services\, Counseling\, and the Veterans and Military Resource Center for an inspiring event focused on healing and personal growth!  Explore a variety of workshops and demonstrations of healing practices like meditation\, yoga\, tai chi\, and more! \n9:00am-12:00pm – Wellness Activities \n 
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/resilience-redefined-exploring-alternative-pathways-to-healing/
LOCATION:Conference Center #109 A&B – Building #10
CATEGORIES:Counseling
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250416T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092842
CREATED:20250130T210410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T210410Z
UID:10000881-1744797600-1744808400@www.ocean.edu
SUMMARY:Georgian Court University Visit
DESCRIPTION:Want to find out more about why Georgian Court University is voted as the top friendliest college by PTK? Come and chat about their generous scholarships\, beautiful suburban and historic campus\, and the bridge program for transfer credit. Choose from many undergraduate programs in areas such as Art\, Business\, Education\, Health & Exercise Science\, Nursing\, Social Work\, and more. \n 
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/georgian-court-university-visit/2025-04-16/
LOCATION:Larson Student Center
CATEGORIES:Advising and Transfer
ORGANIZER;CN="Advising and Transfer":MAILTO:lgilliar@ocean.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T134500
DTSTAMP:20260406T092842
CREATED:20250227T210346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T210346Z
UID:10001018-1744806600-1744811100@www.ocean.edu
SUMMARY:Resilience Redefined-Exploring Alternative Pathways to Healing
DESCRIPTION:Join the Offices of Student Services\, Counseling\, and the Veterans and Military Resource Center for an inspiring event focused on healing and personal growth! Dr. Kenneth Carter\, President of the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association\, will share his groundbreaking recovery and stress management strategies.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/resilience-redefined-exploring-alternative-pathways-to-healing-2/
LOCATION:Conference Center #102
CATEGORIES:Campus Events,Counseling
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092842
CREATED:20250306T133210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T142826Z
UID:10001047-1744812000-1744815600@www.ocean.edu
SUMMARY:Transfer Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Take the first step toward a successful transfer by attending one of our Transfer Workshops! Whether you’re exploring majors\, learning how to use NJ Transfer\, or navigating the application process\, these workshops provide the guidance you need for a smooth transition.  \nMonday\, 3/31/25 12:00 – 1:00 INST\, 320  \nhttps://ocean.webex.com/ocean/j.php?MTID=me7e4dbb7e9dc9e04fde8afca82ee1a44  \nWednesday\, 4/16/25 2:00 – 3:00 INST\, bldg. #5 Room 320 or via WebEx   \nhttps://ocean.webex.com/ocean/j.php?MTID=mcb1875ed0b5a4dbfcaa121dd57f51c64  \nWednesday\, 4/30/25 3:30 – 4:30 INST\, bldg. #5 Room 320 or via WebEx  \nhttps://ocean.webex.com/ocean/j.php?MTID=me306a36f53c21972b45f7cac63b8fd60  \nMonday\, 5/5/25 11 – 12 INST\, bldg. #5 Room 320 or via WebEx  \nhttps://ocean.webex.com/ocean/j.php?MTID=m05c3b4caf2d15bd883216bf9e804386c 
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/transfer-workshops-3/2025-04-16/
LOCATION:Instructional Classroom #320
CATEGORIES:Advising and Transfer
ORGANIZER;CN="Advising and Transfer":MAILTO:lgilliar@ocean.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092842
CREATED:20250313T203748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T203748Z
UID:10001076-1744817400-1744821000@www.ocean.edu
SUMMARY:Women's Tennis - OCC vs Brookdale CC
DESCRIPTION:https://www.occvikings.com/
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/womens-tennis-occ-vs-brookdale-cc/
LOCATION:Athletic Fields
CATEGORIES:Athletics
ORGANIZER;CN="kbyrne@ocean.edu":MAILTO:kbyrne@ocean.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250416T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250416T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092842
CREATED:20250219T201120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T201120Z
UID:10000988-1744826400-1744830000@www.ocean.edu
SUMMARY:Psi Beta Induction Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we celebrate the achievement of our students who are accepting their invitation to join the Psi Beta Honor Society for excellence in Psychology!
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/psi-beta-induction-ceremony/
LOCATION:Gateway Lecture Hall #104
CATEGORIES:Student Life
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092842
CREATED:20250313T200643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T204017Z
UID:10001071-1744900200-1744900200@www.ocean.edu
SUMMARY:OCC Softball - Community Day
DESCRIPTION:OCC President Dr. Pamela Monaco will throw out the first pitch before the OCC Vikings Softball team faces off against Brookdale Community College.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/softball-occ-vs-brookdale-cc-gm-2/
LOCATION:Athletic Fields
CATEGORIES:Athletics
ORGANIZER;CN="kbyrne@ocean.edu":MAILTO:kbyrne@ocean.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092842
CREATED:20250313T202554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T202554Z
UID:10001077-1744900200-1744907400@www.ocean.edu
SUMMARY:Baseball - OCC vs CC Morris
DESCRIPTION:https://www.occvikings.com
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/baseball-occ-vs-cc-morris/
LOCATION:Athletic Fields
CATEGORIES:Athletics
ORGANIZER;CN="kbyrne@ocean.edu":MAILTO:kbyrne@ocean.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T092842
CREATED:20250402T191646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T191646Z
UID:10001164-1744912800-1744916400@www.ocean.edu
SUMMARY:LAE Honor Society Induction Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we celebrate the achievement of our criminal justice students who are accepting their invitation to join the LAE Honor Society!
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/lae-honor-society-induction-ceremony/
LOCATION:Gateway Lecture Hall #104
CATEGORIES:Student Life
ORGANIZER;CN="Student Life":MAILTO:studentlife@ocean.edu
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