News
HCC holds its 70th spring commencement
Hagerstown Community College held its 70th annual spring commencement on Saturday, May 13, in the Athletic, Recreation and Community Center at HCC. HCC President Guy Altieri and members of the board of trustees awarded 376 degrees and certificates to the spring 2017 graduating class. During the first fall commencement held in December of 2016, 293 degrees and certificates were awarded.
HCC middle college students to graduate
The third class of students in the STEMM Technical Middle College (STMC) at Hagerstown Community College will graduate from HCC on Saturday. Ten students were recognized at a special ceremony on Tuesday for their significant accomplishments in earning associate degrees from HCC at the same time they are each completing high school. The program includes educational pathways in STEMM (science, technology, engineering, math, and medical) fields.
HCC accepts 93 new members into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the national honor society at Hagerstown Community College, recently accepted 93 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.
HCC’s Robinwood Players Theater Club hosted day of theater
The Robinwood Players Theater Club at Hagerstown Community College hosted a day of theater on Saturday, May 6, in the Kepler Center on HCC’s main campus. The day of theater included free workshops and presentations open to HCC students and local high school juniors and seniors. Topics covered included stage combat, the audition process, Shakespeare, dance, improvisation, and voice, plus theater games and ice breakers.
HCC to offer life balance class
The Continuing Education and Workforce Development Division at Hagerstown Community College is offering a class entitled, “Living Life as a Joyful Being: Be Ready for Whatever Life Brings,” on Mondays, June 5 to 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. on the HCC campus.
HCC students complete job training
During the 2016-17 academic year, 49 students from Hagerstown Community College completed internships, gaining job training at local businesses. Students from 19 different majors completed a total of 7,560 hours.
HCC to offer summer bridge program for high school students
The STEMM Technical Middle College at Hagerstown Community College will offer a week-long Summer Bridge Program for area high school students interested in the STEM career field. The program is free for students grades nine through 12 and will be held June 19 to 23, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on HCC’s main campus.
HCC to host NJCAA Region 20 Division I Baseball Tournament on May 12
Hagerstown Community College will host the NJCAA Region 20 Division I Baseball Tournament on Friday, May 12, Saturday, May 13, and Sunday, May 14, at the Hagerstown Suns Municipal Stadium. On Friday, double elimination format game times are set for 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 4 p.m. Saturday games will be played at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., with the championship game being played on Sunday, starting at 11 a.m.
HCC’s practical nursing program ranked top in state
The Practical Nursing Program at Hagerstown Community College has been ranked number one in Maryland for 2017, by PracticalNursing.org. Of the 10 state-approved practical nursing programs in Maryland, PracticalNursing.org ranked the top five, based on state test results and the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) pass rates for the past five years.
HCC Middle College to hold info sessions
Program information sessions for the STEMM (science, technology, engineering, math, medical) Technical Middle College at Hagerstown Community College will be held on Wednesdays, May 3 and June 21, at 4 p.m., in the Learning Resource Center, room 254.
Events
Volleyball Camp for Grades 5-8
Date:Volleyball camp will be offered at Hagerstown Community College this summer from July 31 to August 3, for students in grades five through 12. The camp is designed for players of all skill levels who want to work on fundamentals of the game or learn the game for the first time. Training groups will be established to ensure that participants get the appropriate instruction within their skill levels.
Monday, July 31, 2017 - 8:00amTuesday, August 1, 2017 - 8:00amWednesday, August 2, 2017 - 8:00amThursday, August 3, 2017 - 8:00amVolleyball Camp for Grades 9-12
Date:Volleyball camp will be offered at Hagerstown Community College this summer from July 31 to August 3, for students in grades five through 12. The camp is designed for players of all skill levels who want to work on fundamentals of the game or learn the game for the first time. Training groups will be established to ensure that participants get the appropriate instruction within their skill levels.
Monday, July 31, 2017 - 1:00pmTuesday, August 1, 2017 - 1:00pmWednesday, August 2, 2017 - 1:00pmThursday, August 3, 2017 - 1:00pmVolleyball Camp for Grades 5-8
Date:Volleyball camp will be offered at Hagerstown Community College this summer from July 31 to August 3, for students in grades five through 12. The camp is designed for players of all skill levels who want to work on fundamentals of the game or learn the game for the first time. Training groups will be established to ensure that participants get the appropriate instruction within their skill levels.
Monday, July 31, 2017 - 8:00amTuesday, August 1, 2017 - 8:00amWednesday, August 2, 2017 - 8:00amThursday, August 3, 2017 - 8:00amUMUC Transfer Advisor Visit
Date:A transfer advisor from the University of Maryland - University College (UMUC) will be on campus to meet with interested students from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Center Lobby. An appointment is not required.
Thursday, May 18, 2017 - 10:00amThursday, May 25, 2017 - 10:00amThursday, June 1, 2017 - 10:00amThursday, June 8, 2017 - 10:00amThursday, June 15, 2017 - 10:00amThursday, June 22, 2017 - 10:00amThursday, June 29, 2017 - 10:00amThursday, July 13, 2017 - 10:00amThursday, July 20, 2017 - 10:00amThursday, July 27, 2017 - 10:00amThursday, August 3, 2017 - 10:00amVolleyball Camp for Grades 9-12
Date:Volleyball camp will be offered at Hagerstown Community College this summer from July 31 to August 3, for students in grades five through 12. The camp is designed for players of all skill levels who want to work on fundamentals of the game or learn the game for the first time. Training groups will be established to ensure that participants get the appropriate instruction within their skill levels.
Monday, July 31, 2017 - 1:00pmTuesday, August 1, 2017 - 1:00pmWednesday, August 2, 2017 - 1:00pmThursday, August 3, 2017 - 1:00pmDental Radiology Update
Date:Course # HCE-048-C
This course provides instruction on dental radiography for dental assistants. Topics include: radiology history,radiological techniques, radiation safety; x-ray interpetation, principles and concepts of radiation, safe practice techniques, infection control and hazard control measures.
Friday, August 4, 2017 - 8:00amRobinwood Players present "Into the Woods"
Date:HCC's Robinwood Players will perform "Into the Woods" from Thursday, August 4, through Sunday, August 6, in the Kepler Theater on HCC’s main campus. The show is free for HCC students, faculty, and staff.
Friday, August 4, 2017 - 8:00pmSaturday, August 5, 2017 - 8:00pmSunday, August 6, 2017 - 2:30pmRobinwood Players present "Into the Woods"
Date:HCC's Robinwood Players will perform "Into the Woods" from Thursday, August 4, through Sunday, August 6, in the Kepler Theater on HCC’s main campus. The show is free for HCC students, faculty, and staff.
Friday, August 4, 2017 - 8:00pmSaturday, August 5, 2017 - 8:00pmSunday, August 6, 2017 - 2:30pmRobinwood Players present "Into the Woods"
Date:HCC's Robinwood Players will perform "Into the Woods" from Thursday, August 4, through Sunday, August 6, in the Kepler Theater on HCC’s main campus. The show is free for HCC students, faculty, and staff.
Friday, August 4, 2017 - 8:00pmSaturday, August 5, 2017 - 8:00pmSunday, August 6, 2017 - 2:30pmRed, White and Blue Concert Series
Date:The Annual “Red, White & Blue” Concert Series
All concerts will be held in the Alumni Amphitheater at 6:15 p.m. and are free and open to the public.
Concert Schedule:
Sunday, June 25, 2017 - 6:15pmFriday, July 21, 2017 - 6:15pmMonday, August 7, 2017 - 6:15pmSaturday, August 12, 2017 - 6:15pmSaturday, September 9, 2017 - 6:15pmSaturday, September 16, 2017 - 6:15pm