Northern Oklahoma College is hosting a ribbon cutting and open house for a new greenhouse on the Tonkawa campus.
The event is set for Wednesday, April 22, from 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. with brief remarks and the ribbon cutting will be at 1 p.m.
Tours will be available showcasing the Precision Agriculture and Renewable Energy Programs.
The greenhouse is located at the NOC Ag Complex, 1651 E. NOC Drive.
The development of the new Precision Agriculture Program within the NOC STEM Department was made possible through the U.S. Department of Education Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions Program (NASNTI) grant project, “Connecting Students to Promising Pathways.”
Light refreshments will be served.
Northern Oklahoma College, the state’s first public two-year community college, is a multi-campus, land-grant institution that provides high quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities and services.
NOC serves nearly 3,100 students through the home campus in Tonkawa, Enid, and NOC/OSU Gateway Program in Stillwater, and the University Center in Ponca City. Of these students about 80% receive financial aid and/or scholarships. 75% of NOC students complete their degree with zero debt.
The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers associate degrees in three general areas: Arts, Science and Applied Science; the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs; and the Accreditation Commission for Education and Nursing.
For more information about Northern Oklahoma College please call (580) 628-6208 or visit the NOC website at www.noc.edu.
