News
HCC extends hours in August for fall registration
From Mon., Aug. 22 to Thurs., Aug. 25, academic advising and registration, the HCC Campus Store, and the information center in the Student Center will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. On Saturday, Aug. 27, Student Services will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
HCC names Rohan as new athletic director
Robert Rohan has been named director of athletics, physical education, and leisure studies at Hagerstown Community College. As the new athletic director, Rohan is responsible for providing leadership and oversight to HCC’s 14 intercollegiate athletic teams, as well as credit and non-credit physical education and leisure studies academic programs.
HCC to host 70th anniversary gala
Hagerstown Community College will commemorate its 70th anniversary in September. A celebration gala will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m. at the Fountain Head Country Club. Alumni, retirees, and community members are invited to attend the anniversary gala.
HCC to offer portraiture class this fall
Hagerstown Community College will offer a portraiture class on Thursday afternoons, from 1 to 4:35 p.m., beginning September 1, in the Kepler Center. The fall portraiture class is a three-credit, upper-level class for students with basic drawing skills who wish to broaden their ability to create strong visual images.
HCC Alumni Association to host eight-day Caribbean cruise in 2017
Hagerstown Community College’s Alumni Association will host its annual Alumni & Friends Cruise in winter 2017. The eight-day, seven-night cruise will be held from February 24 through March 3, 2017, aboard Holland America’s “ms Oosterdam” cruise ship. The cruise is open to the public and everyone is invited to attend.
Washington County employees participate in HCC training
A group of Washington County employees recently graduated from the Hagerstown Community College “Going for the Gold” leadership training program. Sixteen employees completed the 56-hour program which covers leadership topics including conflict resolution, managing change, and professional communications.
HCC holds reception for TRiO Upward Bound students
Hagerstown Community College recently held its fourth annual TRiO Upward Bound Reception. The event represents an end-of-the-year celebration for the TRiO Upward Bound students and their achievements during the 2015-2016 school year. Following remarks from HCC President Guy Altieri, attendees heard from student speaker Tara Buskirk, and keynote speaker, Asha’ Jones.
U.S. Army Field Band Six-String Soldiers to perform August 13 at HCC
The Hagerstown Community College Alumni Association will host the Six-String Soldiers of the U.S. Army Field Band as part of its annual Red, White and Blue Summer Concert Series, on Saturday, August 13, at 6:15 p.m., in HCC’s Alumni Amphitheater. Under the direction of Master Sergeant John Lamirande, the group performs Americana, folk, bluegrass, and Irish music in an informal setting.
U.S. Navy Sea Chanters to perform August 12 at HCC
The Hagerstown Community College Alumni Association will host the U.S. Navy Sea Chanters as part of its annual Red, White and Blue Summer Concert Series, on Friday, August 12, at 6:15 p.m., in HCC’s Alumni Amphitheater. Under the direction of Chief Musician Casey E. Campbell, the group performs a variety of music including choral arrangements and Broadway show tunes and travels throughout the United States, often appearing at state and national events.
HCC Alumni Association to host annual golf tournament on Sept. 16
Hagerstown Community College’s Alumni Association will hold its 24th Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, September 16, at noon, at the Black Rock Golf Course in Hagerstown. The tournament is open to the public. All participants and sponsors must register by Friday, August 19.
Events
Career Workshop Series
Date:HCC's Internship and Job Services department will offer a Career Workshop Series during the fall 2016 semester on selected Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. All workshops will be held in the Student Center Life Skills Lab, room 170. To pre-register for a workshop, contact Hillary Ware at hnware@hagerstowncc.edu.
Tuesday, September 13, 2016 - 2:30pmTuesday, September 27, 2016 - 2:30pmTuesday, October 4, 2016 - 2:30pmTuesday, October 18, 2016 - 2:30pmTuesday, November 8, 2016 - 2:30pmTuesday, November 15, 2016 - 2:30pmTuesday, December 6, 2016 - 2:30pmSecond 10-week session - Classes start
Date:Second 10-week Fall session
October 5 is the first day of classes. For a full list of upcoming registration dates and deadlines, visit www.hagerstowncc.edu/registration/dates-and-deadlines.
Wednesday, October 5, 2016 (All day)Second 5-week session - Last day to drop a class for a refund
Date:The last day to drop a class for the second 5-week session of the Fall 2016 semester is October 6, 2016. For a complete list of registration dates and deadlines, visit http://www.hagerstowncc.edu/registration/dates-and-deadlines.
Thursday, October 6, 2016 (All day)FAFSA Lab
Date:Student Financial Aid will sponsor FAFSA Labs in the Learning Resource Center, Room 335.
Friday, October 7, 2016 - 9:00amFriday, October 7, 2016 - 1:00pmFriday, October 21, 2016 - 1:00pmFriday, November 4, 2016 - 9:00amFriday, November 18, 2016 - 9:00amFriday, November 18, 2016 - 1:00pmFriday, December 9, 2016 - 9:00amFAFSA Lab
Date:Student Financial Aid will sponsor FAFSA Labs in the Learning Resource Center, Room 335.
Friday, October 7, 2016 - 9:00amFriday, October 7, 2016 - 1:00pmFriday, October 21, 2016 - 1:00pmFriday, November 4, 2016 - 9:00amFriday, November 18, 2016 - 9:00amFriday, November 18, 2016 - 1:00pmFriday, December 9, 2016 - 9:00amCardiac Updates
Date:Course: NRS-583-D | Location: CPB 210/211/212/213/214 | Early Bird Registration (until 9/30/16): $72 | Registration Fee after 9/30/16: $92
For more information or to register, contact registration at 240-500-2236 or register online.
Saturday, October 8, 2016 (All day)Second 10-week session - Last day to drop a class for a refund
Date:The last day to drop a class for the second 10-week session of the Fall 2016 semester is October 8, 2016. For a complete list of registration dates and deadlines, visit http://www.hagerstowncc.edu/registration/dates-and-deadlines.
Saturday, October 8, 2016 (All day)Family Book Club
Date:HCC's Family Book Club will be held in the Student Center Skills Lab, Room 170. Listen to a story, complete a craft activity, and enjoy a snack with your preschool - early-elementary age children.
Saturday, September 10, 2016 - 10:00amSaturday, October 8, 2016 - 10:00amSaturday, November 12, 2016 - 10:00amSaturday, February 11, 2017 - 10:00amSaturday, March 11, 2017 - 10:00amSaturday, April 8, 2017 - 10:00amDental Hygiene Information Session
Date:An information session for HCC's Dental Hygiene program will be held in the Career Programs Building, Room 122. For more information, contact Marlaina Lantzy at mjlantzy@hagerstowncc.edu or 240-500-2430.
Monday, October 10, 2016 - 4:30pmThursday, November 3, 2016 - 11:30amWest Virginia Wesleyan Transfer Advisor Visit
Date:A transfer advisor from West Virginia Wesleyan College will be on campus to meet with interested students from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Student Center Lobby. No appointment necessary. For a full list of upcoming visits from four-year schools, go to www.hagerstowncc.edu/advisement/transfer-visits-events.
Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 1:30pm