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Olympic College Presents A Community Music Concert

Olympic College is proud to announce A Community Music Concert on Sunday April 21, 2013 3 PM-5:30 PM at the Admiral Theatre in Bremerton. We welcome you to join us and enjoy college music faculty Mike Stoican, Susan Trainer, and Talman Welle and celebrate their 25 years of teaching.

More information and tickets are available through link:

http://www.olympic.edu/NR/exeres/440033D1-7485-427A-8AAA-61CAAF854D48,frameless.htm?NRMODE=Published

 

Kevin Alexander – I AM…OC-WSU Engineering grad, former Navy diver, volunteer

Before graduating from the WSU Engineering program in Bremerton, Kevin Alexander started his education at Olympic College. While still in the Navy, Kevin began taking classes at OC in 1995. Read more

Steve Newton – tv reporter, meteorologist, OC alum

“My story is unique because I chose OC twice. I was in Running Start and I returned after getting a bachelor’s degree to learn journalism to become a TV reporter and meteorologist.” Read more

Julie Allen – grandmother, learner, non-traditional student

“I have new OC friends that are military, unemployed, Running Start, and just starting out. We all have something in common. We are OC.” Read more

Ian Sherman – former ’valley’ guy (totally!), writing mentor, OC instructor

“My students often joke that they pick up the use of “Totally” from me. I use it far more frequently than an English instructor should.”

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Marie Weichman – art instructor, experimenter, international traveler, nap lover

“I prefer to inspire those who are looking for direction. That is my goal and OC allows me the opportunity to practice that goal every day.”

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Brittany Mitchell – mother, future registered nurse, returning student

“OC has inspired me to continue my education and pursue a fulfilling career that will change my life.”

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Jacob Nord – future exercise physiologist and registered dietician, competitive swimmer, potential fitness guru, OC scholarship recipient

“OC has inspired me to take charge, take advantage of opportunities, and reach my vocation.”

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Anita Bechtholt-Gompf – OC alum, PhD, Harvard Med School researcher, neuroscientist

“OC inspired me to Ask questions. Discussions were open. My limits were challenged. I was encouraged to be curious. Now I ask questions for a living.”

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Benjamin Breitberg – veteran, pilot, NASA intern, explorer, OC graduate

“I’ve been inspired to do my best. As simple as that. If you do your best all the time, you not only better yourself, but the world around you. You should never settle for anything less than your best.”

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