Marie Howes Memorial

Marie Howes was a charter OCC faculty member, joining the staff when the college first opened its doors in 1948. In addition to being Dean of Women, she also taught psychology and speech. She retired in 1969.

Mrs. Howes was a graduate of Iowa State University. She received her M.A. degree in Drama and English from Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio and did additional graduate work at Columbia University and UCLA.

Prior to assuming her post at OCC she was an Assistant Dean of Women at UCLA, and was an instructor and administrator in high schools in Iowa and Ohio.

An accomplished artist, Mrs. Howes indulged her passion for the Arts following her retirement. She painted in oils, and worked with copper craft. She was also an avid photographer.

It was Mrs. Howes who initiated and nurtured the development of the OCC scholarship program.