News
HCC Hawk Booster Club member to compete in 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio
Hagerstown Community College Hawk Booster Club member Markeith Price, 26, of Hagerstown, is visually impaired and will compete in the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Price joined the HCC Hawk Booster Club in February 2016 at a Hawk Trainer membership level. Leading up to the trials, Price had been training at HCC’s Fitness Center.
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.
Events
Cardiac 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)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 - 1:30pmCollege Fair
Date:The 2016 Washington County College Fair will be held on Wednesday, October 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Athletic, Recreation and Community Center at Hagerstown Community College.
Representatives from more than 100 colleges, universities, and technical schools in the Mid-Atlantic region will be there to meet with prospective students.
Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 6:00pmFall Transfer Fair
Date:The Fall Transfer Fair will be held Thursday, October 13, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Main Dining Room of the Student Center.
Thursday, October 13, 2016 - 10:00amOptometry Seminar
Date:Course: NRS-877-D | Location: CPB 210/211/212/213/214 | Registration Fee $115
For more information or to register, contact registration at 240-500-2236. Registration opens July 1, 2016.
Sunday, October 16, 2016 (All day)Mount St. Mary's - Adult Education Programs Transfer Advisor Visit
Date:A transfer advisor from Mount Saint Mary's University will be on campus to meet with students interested in Adult Education programs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Student Center Lobby. No appointment necessary.
Monday, October 17, 2016 - 4:00pmTech Talk with Q & A – WebAdvisor
Date:All Tech Talks will be held in STC-170.
Monday, October 17, 2016 - 5:30pmTuesday, October 18, 2016 - 5:30pmCareer 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 - 2:30pm