News
HCC to hold ESSENCE information sessions for high school students
HCC will hold special information sessions for students interested in HCC’s ESSENCE Early College Program on Tuesday, March 10 at 5 p.m.; Friday, April 10 at 10 a.m.; and Tuesday, April 28 at 1 p.m., in the Career Programs Building, rooms 212 to 214. The information sessions are geared towards high school students who plan to enroll in the ESSENCE Program for the upcoming 2020-2021 academic year.
HCC’s Robinwood Players to hold variety show on Feb. 28
HCC's Robinwood Players Theater Club will host a variety show on Friday, Feb. 28, beginning at 7 p.m., in the Black Box Theater in the Kepler Center. The show will feature students performing a diverse array of talents including dancing, singing, musical performances, and more.
Registration now open for HCC’s College for Kids summer program
HCC will begin another summer of College for Kids programming on June 15. Registration is now open for week-long courses that cover a variety of exciting subjects for students entering second through 12th grades. Of the nearly 90 camps offered, more than 25 are new this summer.
HCC Foundation receives donation from Ronald and Cathy Keyser
The HCC Foundation recently received a $25,000 donation from Dr. Ronald and Mrs. Cathy Keyser, of Hagerstown, to endow their second named scholarship. The scholarship is open to students that are residents of Washington County, have a 3.0 GPA or higher, have a financial need, and are studying business related majors.
HCC to hold skilled careers open house March 11
The Workforce Solutions and Continuing Education Division at HCC will hold an open house to highlight skilled careers, on Wed., March 11, from 4 to 7 p.m., at HCC’s Valley Mall Center. Information will be available about short-term training programs and scholarship/grants are available for tuition assistance.
HCC’s registered nursing program ranked fourth in Northeast
The Registered Nursing Program at Hagerstown Community College has been ranked number four of 536 associate degree nursing programs in the Northeast, by NursingProcess.org. More than 2,726 nursing schools across the country were ranked in five regions across the country. The ranking was based on four factors - academic quality, NCLEX-RN pass rates, the nursing school’s reputation, and affordability.
Douglass Day Celebration to be held at HCC
Hagerstown Community College will offer a Transcribe-a-thon, in honor of Frederick Douglass Day and Black History Month, on Friday, Feb. 14, from 12 to 3 p.m., in the Learning Resource Center, room 259.
Vendors wanted for HCC’s annual Flower & Garden Show
The Hagerstown Community College Alumni Association is currently seeking vendors and exhibitors for its 26th Annual Flower & Garden Show, which will be held on Saturday, March 14, and Sunday, March 15, at the college’s Athletic, Recreation and Community Center (ARCC).
HCC Middle College accepting applications for fall
The STEMM Technical Middle College (STMC) at Hagerstown Community College is now accepting applications for the fall 2020 class, with a priority deadline of March 1.
HCC accepts 53 new members into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the national honor society at Hagerstown Community College, recently accepted 53 new members. To be eligible for PTK, students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher and must have completed 12 credit hours of college-level work at HCC.
Events
Homeschool Information Meeting
Date:A homeschool information meeting will be held Tuesday, February 18, starting at 10 a.m. in the Learning Resource Center (LRC) room 257.
Tuesday, February 18, 2020 - 10:00amBusiness Club Meeting
Date:The guest speaker is Dan Spedden, President, Hagerstown/Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau who will speak about the important role that tourism plays in our community. The meeting will be held in STC-141.
Tuesday, February 18, 2020 - 2:30pmSTEMM Technical Middle College Information Session
Date:Sessions will be held in the Learning Resource Center (LRC), Room 254 (behind the library—signs will be posted). Parking is available in lot B. View directions and campus map online.
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 - 4:00pmWednesday, February 5, 2020 - 4:00pmWednesday, February 19, 2020 - 4:00pmWednesday, March 18, 2020 - 4:00pmWednesday, April 15, 2020 - 4:00pmWednesday, June 17, 2020 - 4:00pmDental Information Session
Date:A Dental Information Session will be held Wednesday, February 19, 2020 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Career Programs Building (CPB) room 131.
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - 5:30pmKinder Konzert
Date:The Kinder Konzert in the Kepler Performing & Visual Arts Education Center Theater.
Thursday, February 20, 2020 - 9:00amThursday, April 2, 2020 - 9:30amU.S. Capitol Police Recruiter Visit
Date:A recruiter from the U.S. Capitol Police will be on campus to meet with interested students in the Student Center lobby. No appointment necessary.
Thursday, February 20, 2020 - 11:00amMiss Washington County Pageant
Date:The Miss Washington County Pageant will be held Friday, February 21 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday, February 22 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the Kepler Performing & Visual Arts Education Center, Kepler Main Stage.
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 4:00pmSaturday, February 22, 2020 - 9:00amRec Department Super Hero Party
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 5:30pmMiss Washington County Pageant
Date:The Miss Washington County Pageant will be held Friday, February 21 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday, February 22 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the Kepler Performing & Visual Arts Education Center, Kepler Main Stage.
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 4:00pmSaturday, February 22, 2020 - 9:00amOptometry Lecture Series
Date:The Optometry Seminar (NRS-877-H) will be held on Sunday, February 23, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Career Programs Building (CPB) rooms 210, 211, 212, 213, and 214.
Fees:
Sunday, February 23, 2020 - 8:00am