The Latest from HCC

The HCC Foundation will hold its annual Tribute Dinner on Fri., March 23, at 7 p.m., in the ARCC. This year's tribute will honor community leaders Don and Jone Bowman. Ad sponsorship deadline is Feb. 10.

HCC will host the University of Maryland Gymkana Troupe on Fri., Feb. 17, beginning at 7 p.m., in the ARCC. This event is open to students, staff, faculty, and the public. Admission is $1 per person.

As part an upcoming road expansion project,  the HCC entrance on Robinwood Drive will be converted to a roundabout. The project is set to begin in summer 2012.

Learn more by reading the Herald-Mail article or viewing the county video that explains the project.

In February, a variety of student events are happening on campus. Events include a Valentine's dance as well as auditions for the BSU Fashion Show and the Robinwood Players Variety Show.

HCC's AIGA Club is partnering with the Blue Ridge AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Artists) to host an Adobe Creative Suite 5 (CS5) workshop on Thurs., Feb. 9, from 6 to 9 p.m., in the Career Programs Building.

The Continuing Education and Community Services Division at Hagerstown Community College is partnering with Blackbag Technologies to offer two back-to-back workshops designed for iPhone and iPad users.

 The Continuing Education and Community Services Division at Hagerstown Community College is currently offering three brand new management courses.

Students in the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society at Hagerstown Community College are collecting donations for their upcoming Prom Apparel Gala. Donations will be accepted Feb. 3 and Feb. 10.

The Continuing Education and Community Services Division at Hagerstown Community College is once again partnering with the Hagerstown chapter of SCORE to offer a new small business seminar series, “Simple Steps for Growing Your Business.”

HCC’s Student Government Association (SGA) will host a family movie night featuring "Puss in Boots" on Fri., Jan. 27, beginning at 7 p.m., and again on Sat., Jan. 28, at 1 p.m., in the Student Center.

HCC's Alumni Association will present the tri-state area’s largest and most extensive floral event, the 18th annual Flower & Garden Show, on Sat., March 17 and Sun., March 18, in the ARCC.

HCC's Dental Assisting Program is currently being reviewed for accreditation by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Students, faculty, staff, and the public may submit comments regarding HCC's program.

Access to various parts of campus has changed due to the opening of the new STEM Building and the renovated Kepler Building. The former Science Building and the Classroom Building are now closed for renovation.

The renovated Kepler Building is now open. All classes previously scheduled for Kepler will be held in their originally scheduled locations. Classes will no longer meet in the Classroom Building.

HCC students in the Information Systems Technology (IST) Program are offering a Computer CPR Clinic throughout the spring semester. Student technicians will help diagnose PC issues related to hardware and will assist with computer upgrades.

Submissions to HCC's literary arts magazine, the Hedge Apple, are due Feb. 1. Submissions can include art, fiction, poetry, or memoirs. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to submit.

The next audition for the upcoming Robinwood Players Variety Show will be held on Fri., Feb. 10 from 5 to 9 p.m. in the new Performing and Visual Arts Education Center at Kepler.

This spring, transfer advisors from four-year colleges and universities will have special evening hours reserved for students. All transfer visits will take place on Tuesdays, from 5 to 8 p.m., in the Student Center.

 Hagerstown Community College recently announced its dean’s list for the fall 2011 semester. 

Despite plans to open the Kepler Building on Jan. 17, the college is still awaiting final occupancy approvals and must continue to hold classes in the Classroom Building until final approvals have been attained.