Press Release Contact:
Amanda Bringham
918-610-0027 ext. 2097

Tulsa, Okla., (May, 2011) – Over 50 faculty, staff and students at Clary Sage College (CSC) volunteered at the Hope for our Heroes Tulsa Stand Down for Homeless Veterans event, April 16, on the campus of First Baptist Church Tulsa.

“The director said she was extremely pleased and could not thank us enough for being a part of the day. Everyone had so much fun. It was a great event,” said Lisa Johnson, CSC master instructor.

The event was from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CSC provided haircuts, mini facials, hand massages and mini manicures to 187 homeless veterans. It was estimated that 200 to 300 veterans were invited.

Stand Down is a national program and Hope for our Heroes is an annual event in the Tulsa area. CSC has been working with a contact from the Veterans Administration since December of 2010 to ensure that they were involved in the event.

Services and partners included food, clothing, health screenings, First Baptist Church, John 3:16, VA Mental Health and Social Work services, Veterans Treatment Court, Vet Center, VA Readjustment Counseling, VA benefits counselors, service officers, Mental Health Association of Tulsa, Workforce Oklahoma, Legal Aid Services, Social Security, DHS, DAV, US Cellular, Community Voice Mail, Muscogee Nation, Child Support Enforcement, etc.

In July 2002, the founders of Stand Down – Robert Van Keuren, Dr. Jon Nachison and Vietnam Veterans of San Diego – asked the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) to become the “keeper of the flame” and provide national leadership for the movement. Since the first Stand Down in San Diego in 1988, the program has become recognized as the most valuable outreach tool to help homeless veterans in the nation today.

About Clary Sage College
Clary Sage College is a licensed and accredited institution offering various diploma and degree programs in cosmetology, esthetics and nail technology. Clary Sage College is managed by the same ownership as Community Care College and Oklahoma Technical College. More information on all campuses can be found at www.CollegeSooner.com.

Press Release Contact:
Amanda Bringham
918-610-0027 ext. 2097

Tulsa, Okla., (May, 2011) – Last week, Clary Sage College (CSC) Master Instructor Lorane Ridley, provided Lizette Rays, a terminally ill cancer patient, with a haircut and beauty products during her stay at the hospital.

“It was totally my privilege and pleasure to help this lady. I have several members of my family who have battled cancer. Some have won some have lost. She is a very sweet lady. I enjoyed doing it,” said Ridley, master instructor.

Rays called Career Services Specialist Mandy Zachary last week to see if there was anyone interested in cutting her hair. She is in her third round of chemotherapy and radiation to treat Lymphoma cancer and has been losing her hair rapidly as a result. She had been in the hospital for two weeks and will likely be there for several more.

Ridley immediately jumped at the opportunity to volunteer. She was able to provide Rays with a short-styled haircut, gave her instructions on how to wear scarfs and turbans, and even gave her bangs to wear underneath.

The college donated a bag with a CSC t-shirt that said “Dream Big”, nail polish, lotion, a scarf and a turban. Rays was very touched and appreciative and said that it made her “feel new inside and outside”.

CSC gives back to the Tulsa Metro community to approximately 30 charities through volunteerism and monetary and in-kind donation. Giving back is a part of the culture as one of the core values of the institution is to “practice corporate social responsibility”.

About Clary Sage College
Clary Sage College is a licensed and accredited institution offering various diploma and degree programs in cosmetology, esthetics and nail technology. Clary Sage College is managed by the same ownership as Community Care College and Oklahoma Technical College. More information on all campuses can be found at www.CollegeSooner.com.

Press Release Contact:
Amanda Bringham
918-610-0027 ext. 2097

Tulsa, Okla., (April 28, 2011) – Clary Sage College is excited to announce a revolutionary new program to the Cosmetology field, Makeup Artistry. The program is currently enrolling for the July 5^th, 2011 start date.

The field of Makeup Artistry is on the rise. There is a growing need of makeup artists to fill positions in areas such movie and television makeup, as well as niche areas such as bridal makeup, body art, and even mortuary makeup. Clary Sage College is excited to meet this need with a new, cutting edge program that will teach students all the fundamentals of makeup, advanced techniques, and even hair styling to finish their client’s look.

The new Makeup Artistry program will allow students to complete all necessary work to sit before the Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and take a Cosmetician Licensure Exam. This license enables students to perform makeup techniques and hairstyling techniques. Students of this program will learn from expert Makeup Artists and work in conjunction with local photographers and theatrical companies. Students will also work with Makeup Forever products and receive an extensive Makeup Forever kit.

Christen Brummett, Esthetic Department Head for Clary Sage College said “We have many students that wish to pursue makeup only, not haircuts, facials or other services that are focused on in the other programs we offer. Having the Makeup Artistry/Cosmetician program will keep us on the forefront of Cosmetology Education.”

About Clary Sage College
Clary Sage College is a licensed and accredited institution offering various diploma and degree programs in cosmetology, esthetics and nail technology. Clary Sage College is managed by the same ownership as Community Care College and Oklahoma Technical College.

Press Release Contact:
Amanda Bringham
918-610-0027 ext. 2097

Tulsa, Okla., (July 6, 2011) – Clary Sage College (CSC) is offering a Mother’s Day spa package now through May 31, 2011.

“At Clary Sage College we want to honor moms! We have put together a perfect Mother’s Day package to kick off the summer to help get those nails ready for summer and toes ready for sandals,” said Mark Shannon, CSC business office manager.

The package includes two clary manicures, two clary pedicures and two bottles of OPI nail polish for $50.00. When a package is purchased, the client’s name will be put into a drawing to win two free massages to be redeemed at a later time.

Students at CSC gain a well-rounded education in the classroom and also have a chance to practice their skills on paying customers in that come into the Salon.

About Clary Sage College
Clary Sage College is a licensed and accredited institution offering various diploma and degree programs in cosmetology, esthetics and nail technology. Clary Sage College is managed by the same ownership as Community Care College and Oklahoma Technical College. More information on all campuses can be found at www.CollegeSooner.com.

Press Release Contact:
Amanda Bringham
918-610-0027 ext. 2097

CSC Fashion Design Program Begins

Tulsa, Okla., (April 25, 2011) – The fashion design program at Clary Sage College is now in full swing, having completed the sixth week of class.

“I am constantly impressed and excited about my students’ ability and I look forward to watching them as they blossom throughout the Fashion Design Program at Clary Sage,” said Dyana Harrison, fashion design instructor.

The course that was just completed was Beginning Sewing and they did great with apparel construction. The designers/students started off with a pillow and moved quickly to creating a beautiful and sassy weekend tote. They were introduced many sewing techniques and they mastered them all. The students were able to design and create a top or dress for the final project and their true colors definitely were able to shine

It is the goal of this program to deliver a quality education in fashion design reflective of industry standards. To that end, the program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to enter the fashion industry. Utilization of a high-tech/high-touch approach to fashion design education combined with first rate curriculum, and excellent instruction is intended to provide our graduates with the necessary competencies to successfully meet the rigors and demands of the highly complex and competitive industry.

About Clary Sage College
Clary Sage College is a licensed and accredited institution offering various diploma and degree programs in cosmetology, esthetics and nail technology. Clary Sage College is managed by the same ownership as Community Care College and Oklahoma Technical College. More information on all campuses can be found at www.CollegeSooner.com.