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Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is proud to announce a groundbreaking workforce development system, with an investment of $6.1 million over five years. The contract was awarded by Oklahoma Human Services and will be led by SWOSU Project Directors Dr. Amy Barnett, Dr. Kalie Kerth and Ms. Amy Martin.

Oklahoma Human Services is proud to partner with the Department of Defense (DOD) to expand the Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS (MCCYN-PLUS) program into Oklahoma. MCCYNPLUS provides fee assistance to eligible military families, including National Guard and reserve, to increase their access to quality civilian child care providers when on-base child care is unavailable.

Beginning on Nov. 3, more than 7,000 American flags will be displayed across the Cameron University campus in Lawton as a lead-up to the university’s annual observance of Veterans Day. Residents of southwest Oklahoma are invited to visit CU to pay homage to the patriotism and service of America’s military while the flags are on display.

November 2023 Nov. 5 - Festive Christmas Open House Host: Altus Chamber of Commerce Nov.

The Jackson County Health Action Team (JCCHAT) and its community partners are urging the public to participate in improving the health of their community by completing the 2023 Community Health Assessment Survey.

The annual community Thanksgiving meal hosted by Mission on Wheels is scheduled for Nov. 11 from 12:30- 2:30 p.m.

Interested in entering the challenging yet rewarding field of mental health? Cameron University’s CU Be a Therapist, a virtual information session, will present information on how a Master of Arts in Mental Health degree can lead to licensure as a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) or a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) on Thursday, November 16, from 5 to 7 p.m.