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

Audition:Theatre Departments production of The 39 Steps

December 02, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Orchard Ridge Campus - Building J J177

Skilled Trades Open House

December 05, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Auburn Hills Campus - Building T

The North Pole's Got Talent!

December 05, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM @ Orchard Ridge Campus - Building T Smith Theatre

Jazz Band Concert

December 05, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM @ Royal Oak Campus - Building D Lila Jones-Johnson Theater

Candy Land North Pole Edition

December 06, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ Orchard Ridge Campus - Building J ROOM J-306

OCC Symphony Band - Winter Concert

December 06, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM @ Highland Lakes Campus - Student Center Student Center

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

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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 In the News

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