Community Relations

Building Bridges & Breaking Barriers

From concerts and summer camps to farmers markets and retirement planning classes, you can participate in the OCC community on campus, in your neighborhood, or even right at home.

Good Neighbors Sustain Vibrant Communities

OCC is woven into the fabric of Oakland County. Everything we do is driven by our long-standing strategic objectives: access, inclusion, equity, innovation, and collaboration.

We welcome you to connect and contribute to the larger world as local and global citizens. Our doors are always open—join us today!

Save the Dates: Upcoming Community Events

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation

January 16, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM @ Virtual Event

Voices of Africa

February 06, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Virtual Event

Black History Month Buffet 2025

February 14, 11:15 AM - 1:00 PM @ Orchard Ridge Campus - Building J Room J-306

Arabian Nights

March 07, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ Orchard Ridge Campus - Building J ROOM - J306

Dismantling Common Misconceptions and stereotypes about Arab Americans

April 02, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Virtual Event

Enchanted Under the Sea

April 25, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ Orchard Ridge Campus - Building J ROOM J- 303

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Behind the Scenes: Dental Hygiene Clinic

Need affordable dental care? The Dental Clinic at OCC’s Highland Lakes campus offers x-rays, cleanings, sealants, and more provided by advanced dental hygiene students.

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OCC and OU Housing Partnership

Oakland Community College and Oakland University are collaborating on a pilot housing program offering OCC students the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of living on the University’s campus.

Inside|Out with the Detroit Institute of Arts

May to October | Take a walk or bike ride around an OCC campus to view works from a diverse set of artists and genres. You’ll find the collection, curated by the Detroit Institute of Arts, on view outdoors along a walkable or bike-friendly route at each of OCC’s 5 campuses. FREE Art Exhibit

Contact Information

Eunice Jeffries
Executive Director of Government & Community Relations
Email
Phone: (248) 522-3557