Author Wes Moore to speak at OCC
How do two people with the same name and similar life circumstances wind up living dramatically different lives? The answer is the subject of the New York Times bestseller, “The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates.”
The Wes Moore who experienced a high-level of success in his life will share his story with students and community members on Aug. 24 at 11:15 a.m.
Both Wes Moore’s were born blocks apart within a year of each other.
Both grew up in fatherless homes in similar Baltimore neighborhoods.
Both hung out on street corners and ran into trouble with the law. How did one end up a convicted murderer serving a life sentence while the other is a Rhodes Scholar, a decorated Veteran, a White House Fellow and a business leader? “The chilling truth is that his story could have been mine. The tragedy is that my story could have been his,” said Moore.
The event is free and open to the public. Free parking is available on campus. Non-media related questions about the event may be directed to Seth Tucker at (498-2123.
Onondaga Community College is a two-year college located on a 280-acre campus in Syracuse, NY. OCC operates under the State University of New York (SUNY) system and is locally sponsored by Onondaga County. Bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees are available on campus through the Regional Higher Education Center. OCC has been named a “Military Friendly” school by G.I. Jobs Magazine for its service to student veterans, a “Green College” by the Princeton Review for its commitment to environmental responsibility and an Achieving The Dream college. A 2015 report titled “Demonstrating the Value of Onondaga Community College” shows students enjoy an attractive 17.5% rate of return on their educational investment. For every dollar of support from state and local governments, taxpayers see a return of $4.90 on their investments. OCC’s 17 athletics teams have won 13 national championships. Learn more about what’s happening on campus at news.sunyocc.edu.