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SUMMARY:End of 2026 Fall First Seven-Week
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/end-of-2026-fall-first-seven-week/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T100000
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SUMMARY:Rutgers-Newark Instant Decision Day
DESCRIPTION:Are you transferring for spring 2027? It is simple and costs nothing with Instant Decision Days at Ocean County College! \nPlease contact Lisa Gilliar at lgilliar@ocean.edu for an appointment.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/rutgers-newark-instant-decision-day/
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:20261027T123000
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SUMMARY:ON-THE-JOB TRAINING (OJT)
DESCRIPTION:Connecting job-seekers and employers\n\n\nOcean County Displaced Homemakers Program is excited to welcome Jawana Hardwick from the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development as she discusses opportunities to obtain paid training that leads to employment. \n\nEarn a paycheck while you learn on the job\nTraining will bridge the skills gap needed to be proficient in your job performance\nThe OJT Program can offer you a more competitive advantage if you require training for a skill the employer needs\nIf Participants make satisfactory progress during the training period\, they are retained by the employer as regular employees.\n\nThis workshop is exclusively open to participants of the Displaced Homemakers Program. \nLocation: Ocean County College\, Library (building 3) room 110
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/on-the-job-training-ojt/
LOCATION:OCC Library\, 1 College Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08753\, United States
CATEGORIES:Campus Events
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CREATED:20260921T172721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T172721Z
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SUMMARY:Stay Late in 8 - Halloween Event!
DESCRIPTION:Join Student Life and OCC clubs for an unforgettable Halloween celebration! \nMeet us on the Student Center 2nd Floor at 5:00pm for Halloween activities\, food\, snacks\, music\, and club collaboration!
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/stay-late-in-8-halloween-event/
LOCATION:Larson Student Center
CATEGORIES:Student Life
ORGANIZER;CN="Student Life":MAILTO:studentlife@ocean.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T235959
DTSTAMP:20260227T141115Z
CREATED:20260227T141115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T141115Z
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SUMMARY:Start of 2026 Fall Second Seven-Week
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/start-of-2026-fall-second-seven-week/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T195725Z
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SUMMARY:Georgian Court University Visit
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn more about Georgian Court University? Come and chat about their generous scholarships\, beautiful suburban and historic campus\, and the bridge program for transfer credits. Choose from many undergraduate programs in areas such as Art\, Business\, Education\, Health & Exercise Science\, Nursing\, Social Work\, and more.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/georgian-court-university-visit-10/2026-10-28/
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:20261028T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T140000
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CREATED:20260903T162015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T162015Z
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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-34/
LOCATION:Instructional Classroom #115
CATEGORIES:Advising and Transfer
ORGANIZER;CN="Advising and Transfer":MAILTO:lgilliar@ocean.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T190000
DTSTAMP:20261005T190925Z
CREATED:20260916T235209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T190925Z
UID:10004192-1793206800-1793214000@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-19/
LOCATION:Ocean County College\, 1 College Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Campus Events
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SUMMARY:Ocean County College's 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Trunk or Treat at OCC on Wednesday\, October 28th at 6pm in Parking Lot #3 on OCC's Main Toms River Campus!\n\n\nCalling all little ghosts\, goblins\, superheroes\, princesses\, and creatures of all kinds! Put on your favorite costume and join us for a fang-tastic evening of Halloween fun at Ocean County College. \nEnjoy creatively decorated trunks\, plenty of treats\, music\, costumes\, and more—all in a safe\, family-friendly environment! \n📅 Date: Wednesday\, October 28🕕 Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.📍 Location: Ocean County College\, Toms River CampusParking Lot #3\, located near the Kean–Ocean Building and baseball fields \nDon’t forget to bring a bag\, bucket\, cauldron\, or other candy-collecting contraption to hold all your treats! \nWe will also be collecting donations for OCC’s on-campus Helping Hands Food Pantry during the event. If you are able to contribute\, please review the below wish list for the pantry’s most-needed items. \nImportant RSVP Information: Please include only the number of children who will be trick-or-treating in your reservation. Adults and other accompanying guests should not be included in the RSVP count. \nCome dressed to impress and ready for an un-BOO-lievably good time! 👻🍬
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/ocean-county-colleges-3rd-annual-trunk-or-treat/
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:20261029T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T150000
DTSTAMP:20260925T195009Z
CREATED:20260601T165702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T195009Z
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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-3/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:Instructional Classroom #320
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:20261030T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T193000
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CREATED:20260903T195845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T195845Z
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SUMMARY:William Shakespeare's Macbeth
DESCRIPTION:By William Shakespeare \nMacbeth is a timeless tragedy that delves into the corrosive effects of unchecked ambition. Set against the backdrop of medieval Scotland\, the play follows the tragic downfall of Macbeth\, a loyal warrior. \nOn his return from war\, three witches offer Macbeth the prospect of ultimate control when they prophesize that he will become King. Desperate for a new future\, he and his wife set out to make it a reality\, unleashing a devastating chain of events and using any means necessary to hold on to power as the world collapses around them. \nAbout the OCC Repertory Theater Company\nUnder the direction of Performing Arts Program Chair Paul Chalakani\, the mission of the OCC/REP is to create opportunities for college and community participation in various rich and diverse theatrical experiences. The Company seeks to engage\, entertain\, inspire\, and educate to enhance the cultural life of Ocean County College and the surrounding communities. The OCC/REP provides OCC students\, faculty\, staff\, and residents of neighboring communities the opportunity to attend and/or participate in quality performances of theatrical works – musicals and plays\, classical and modern\, traditional and experimental\, through a well-balanced theatrical season. Additionally\, the OCC/REP provides an environment for students of our performing arts program to apply what they are learning in a collaborative and encouraging format. The OCC/REP celebrates the power of the theatre to illuminate and mirror the human experience.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/macbeth/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Cultural Community Center – Black Box 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:20261031T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T140000
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SUMMARY:William Shakespeare's Macbeth
DESCRIPTION:By William Shakespeare \nMacbeth is a timeless tragedy that delves into the corrosive effects of unchecked ambition. Set against the backdrop of medieval Scotland\, the play follows the tragic downfall of Macbeth\, a loyal warrior. \nOn his return from war\, three witches offer Macbeth the prospect of ultimate control when they prophesize that he will become King. Desperate for a new future\, he and his wife set out to make it a reality\, unleashing a devastating chain of events and using any means necessary to hold on to power as the world collapses around them. \nAbout the OCC Repertory Theater Company\nUnder the direction of Performing Arts Program Chair Paul Chalakani\, the mission of the OCC/REP is to create opportunities for college and community participation in various rich and diverse theatrical experiences. The Company seeks to engage\, entertain\, inspire\, and educate to enhance the cultural life of Ocean County College and the surrounding communities. The OCC/REP provides OCC students\, faculty\, staff\, and residents of neighboring communities the opportunity to attend and/or participate in quality performances of theatrical works – musicals and plays\, classical and modern\, traditional and experimental\, through a well-balanced theatrical season. Additionally\, the OCC/REP provides an environment for students of our performing arts program to apply what they are learning in a collaborative and encouraging format. The OCC/REP celebrates the power of the theatre to illuminate and mirror the human experience.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/macbeth/2026-10-31/
LOCATION:Cultural Community Center – Black Box 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:20261101T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T140000
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CREATED:20260903T195845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T195845Z
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SUMMARY:William Shakespeare's Macbeth
DESCRIPTION:By William Shakespeare \nMacbeth is a timeless tragedy that delves into the corrosive effects of unchecked ambition. Set against the backdrop of medieval Scotland\, the play follows the tragic downfall of Macbeth\, a loyal warrior. \nOn his return from war\, three witches offer Macbeth the prospect of ultimate control when they prophesize that he will become King. Desperate for a new future\, he and his wife set out to make it a reality\, unleashing a devastating chain of events and using any means necessary to hold on to power as the world collapses around them. \nAbout the OCC Repertory Theater Company\nUnder the direction of Performing Arts Program Chair Paul Chalakani\, the mission of the OCC/REP is to create opportunities for college and community participation in various rich and diverse theatrical experiences. The Company seeks to engage\, entertain\, inspire\, and educate to enhance the cultural life of Ocean County College and the surrounding communities. The OCC/REP provides OCC students\, faculty\, staff\, and residents of neighboring communities the opportunity to attend and/or participate in quality performances of theatrical works – musicals and plays\, classical and modern\, traditional and experimental\, through a well-balanced theatrical season. Additionally\, the OCC/REP provides an environment for students of our performing arts program to apply what they are learning in a collaborative and encouraging format. The OCC/REP celebrates the power of the theatre to illuminate and mirror the human experience.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/macbeth/2026-11-01/
LOCATION:Cultural Community Center – Black Box 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:20261102T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T193000
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/2026-11-02/
LOCATION:Instructional Lecture Hall #114
CATEGORIES:Campus Events,Foundation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T130000
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CREATED:20260629T203414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T194030Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T190000
DTSTAMP:20261005T190926Z
CREATED:20260916T235209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T190926Z
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
DTSTAMP:20260908T192817Z
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/
LOCATION:NJ
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
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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
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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
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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
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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:20261105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T190000
DTSTAMP:20261005T190923Z
CREATED:20260616T012207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T190923Z
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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/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260914T184726Z
CREATED:20260914T184726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T184726Z
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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: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:20261111T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T190000
DTSTAMP:20261005T190926Z
CREATED:20260916T235209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T190926Z
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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: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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