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U.S. Air Force Silver Wings perform at HCC      Posted on: May 13, 2008
     The Hagerstown Community College Alumni Association will host the U.S. Air Force Silver Wings as part of its annual Red, White and Blue Concert Series, on Sun., June 1, at 4 p.m., in HCC’s Alumni Amphitheater.

     Silver Wings is a seven-member classic and contemporary country band under the direction of guitarist Master Sergeant Matthew Ascione. Based in the greater Washington D.C. area, the Silver Wings are regularly featured at the U.S. Capitol, the Pentagon, and the White House, and have performed all over the United States. The Silver Wings have also participated in the U.S. Air Force Band’s Guest Artist Concert Series, and have performed alongside artists such as Ricky Skaggs, Roy Clark, Jennifer Wilson and Tom Wopat.

     This concert is free and is open to the public. For more information, contact HCC Alumni Coordinator Lisa Stewart at 301-790-2800, ext. 346. To learn more about the Silver Wings, go to www.usafband.af.mil.

HCC’s College for Kids offers fun learning for middle schoolers      Posted on: May 12, 2008
     This summer, Hagerstown Community College’s College for Kids program offers a multitude of new classes for students entering grades six through eight.

     Courses offered include the following:

     Vet Academy – June 23 through June 27, July 21 through July 25, and July 28 through August 1. Students will learn the basics of veterinary medicine, and study various domesticated animals through hands-on experience and lab activities. Students will learn about basic pet care and how animals benefit human society. Cost is $164 and each session is limited to 14 students.

     Digital Divas in a Connected World- June 23 through June 27. Specifically geared toward middle school aged girls, students will learn about various forms of digital technology, including digital photography, storytelling, and music. Cost is $159 and class is limited to 12 students.

     Computer Mania- July 7 through July 11. Students will study network gaming and the latest in computer software and technology. Cost is $154 and class is limited to 14 students.

     Discovery Science: Flight, Space Travel and Rocketry- July 14 through July 18. Students will study the world of flight, engineering, and rocketry, and will also learn about astronauts and space exploration. Cost is $159 and class is limited to 14 students.

     All classes are held on HCC’s campus and are taught by a host of instructors who specialize in the education and learning of children. For more information or to register, call 301-790-2800, ext. 236 or go to www.hagerstowncc.edu/kids.

HCC’s Student Government Association hosts family movie night      Posted on: May 12, 2008
     The Student Government Association at Hagerstown Community College is hosting a family movie night on Fri., May 23, at 7 p.m., in HCC’s Kepler Theater. The movie night will feature the animated family film, “Bee Movie,” featuring the vocal talents of Jerry Seinfeld, Renee Zellweger, Matthew Broderick, John Goodman, Chris Rock, and Patrick Warburton.

     This event is free and is open to the public. No tickets are necessary. Prizes and snacks will be available. Participants are encouraged to dress in yellow and black, but are not required to do so. For more information, call 301-790-2800, ext. 225.





HCC offers seminar on creating business alliances      Posted on: May 12, 2008
     The Technical Innovation Center (TIC) at Hagerstown Community College will offer the last portion of its executive entrepreneurial seminar series on Tues., June 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the TIC, conference room 208. The seminar is entitled, “Creating Business Alliances,” and will address the major issues that all entrepreneurs face, from starting their business to handling opportunities and challenges that come with growth.

     The deadline to register for the seminar is Fri., May 30. Cost is $5, which includes materials and refreshments. For more information or to register, call 301-790-2800, ext. 399.

HCC offers dentistry seminar      Posted on: May 9, 2008
     Hagerstown Community College’s Center for Continuing Education is offering a dentistry seminar entitled “Drugs, Herbals and Nutraceuticals: New Issues for Denistry” on Fri., May 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., in HCC’s Kepler Theater.

     The all-day seminar will feature Richard L. Wynn, professor of pharmacology at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry in Baltimore. Participants in the seminar are able to receive six continuing education credits from the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners and from the West Virginia Board of Dental Examiners. The Virginia Board of Dentistry will accept credits awarded by the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners. Cost is $149.

     To register or learn more, call 301-790-2800, ext. 236.

HCC’s Red, White and Blue Summer Concert Series Announced      Posted on: May 9, 2008
     The Hagerstown Community College Alumni Association recently announced the concert schedule for the fourth annual Red, White and Blue Summer Concert Series. All concerts are free, open to the public, and will be held in HCC’s Alumni Amphitheater.

     Sunday, June 1 – The U.S. Air Force Silver Wings will perform country music at 4 p.m.

     Sunday, June 8 – The U.S. Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants will perform at 4 p.m.

     Sunday, June 15 – The U.S. Air Force Heritage Brass Quintet will perform at 4 p.m.

     Sunday, June 22 – The U.S. Air Force Max Impact will perform high energy music at 4 p.m.

     Sunday, July 13 – Hagerstown’s own New Horizon’s Band will perform at 4 p.m.

     Friday, July 18 – The 307th U.S. Army Reserve Band will perform at 6:30 p.m.

     Sunday, August 10 – The U.S. Army Material Command Band will perform at 4
     p.m.

     Sunday, August 17 – The U.S. Navy Cruisers will perform oldies music at 4 p.m.

     Sunday, August 24 – The Fort Lee U.S. Army Band will perform at 4 p.m.

     Sunday, September 21 – The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band will perform at 4 p.m.

     Sunday, September 28 – The U.S. Navy Country Current will perform at 4 p.m.

     The HCC Alumni Association will sell concessions at the concerts. No outside food is permitted on the amphitheater grounds. Military concerts are subject to change or cancellation by the U.S. Government. For more information, contact HCC Alumni Coordinator Lisa Stewart at 301-790-2800, ext. 346.

MIT entrepreneurial broadcast planned at HCC      Posted on: May 8, 2008
     Hagerstown Community College’s Technical Innovation Center is a viewing site for the next live broadcast presented by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Enterprise Forum entitled “Innovation to Commercialization: Using Government Funding to Kick Start Your Start-Up.” The broadcast will be held on Wed., June 4, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., in TIC conference room 208.

     The broadcast will address the early stages of business ventures for beginning entrepreneurs and highlight ways in which small business owners can move from a “great idea” to a “great product.” Three entrepreneurs will speak about how they used Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants to assist their companies in getting off the ground, and will also discuss which government agencies to look for when pursuing SBIR grants. The panel includes Milton Chen of VSee, Ric Fulop of A123 Systems, Christopher Loose of Stericoat, and Thomas Allnutt of the National Science Foundation. Bruce Gellerman of National Public Radio will serve as moderator.

     This event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Register by Mon., June 2 by calling 301-790-2800, ext. 399.

HCC to host Lt. Gov. Brown and cabinet members during Capital for a Day      Posted on: May 6, 2008
     Lt. Governor Anthony Brown will visit Hagerstown Community College on May 8 as part of Governor O'Malley's Capital for a Day program. During the visit, he will be joined by other members of the governor’s cabinet for a tour of the Career Programs Building and surrounding road and parking areas, which are in the midst of a $17.1 million renovation.

     “We’re excited to have the opportunity to show Lt. Governor Brown and other members of the governor’s cabinet the progress that’s being made on the Career Programs Building, which is the largest instructional space on our campus,” said Guy Altieri, HCC president. “We are very appreciative of Governor O’Malley, the state legislature, and the Washington County Commissioners for their financial support for both the capital and operating funds needed to help educate local citizens to hold jobs that pay excellent salaries and are in high demand locally.”

     Joining Lt. Gov. Brown will be Alvin Collins, secretary of the Department of General Services, Andrea Mansfield, assistant secretary of the Maryland Higher Education Commission, and Eloise Foster, secretary of Budget and Management.

     The building tour will focus on the instructional areas used by nursing, radiography, and allied health students, which were completed in time for the start of the recent semester. The renovation project began in January 2007 and is expected to be complete in the fall of 2008. The project will bring the total square footage of the building from 76,000 to 84,000. The state’s contribution to this project is $10.1 million.

HCC President Altieri receives award      Posted on: May 6, 2008
     Guy Altieri, president of Hagerstown Community College, recently received the 2008 Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction from Phi Theta Kappa, international honor society of the two-year college.

     “Members of HCC’s local chapter of PTK nominated Dr. Altieri for this impressive award because of the dedication he displays toward student development,” said Jennifer Eckenrode, PTK co-advisor. “He knows that building the leaders of tomorrow requires being involved in our local community and campus community. He provides direction and support, by example.”

     Altieri is one of 23 college presidents to receive this award in 2008. Recipients have provided extensive support and a variety of resources for their colleges’ Phi Theta Kappa chapters, including faculty advisor release time, a line-item budget for the chapter, financial support for chapters to participate in regional and international events, and scholarships for Phi Theta Kappa members.

     This award of distinction is named after Shirley B. Gordon who serves as vice chair of the Phi Theta Kappa board of directors. She is president emeritus of Highline Community College in Washington.

     Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, headquartered in Jackson, MS, is the largest honor society in American higher education with 1,250 chapters on two-year and community college campuses in all 50 of the United States, Canada, Germany, the Republic of Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the British Virgin Islands, the United Arab Emirates and U.S. territorial possessions. More than two million students have been inducted since its founding in 1918, with approximately 100,000 students inducted annually.

HCC’s College for Kids offers audio digital classes for middle and high school students      Posted on: May 6, 2008
     Hagerstown Community College’s College for Kids summer enrichment program is offering two new classes specially geared towards middle and high school students entering grades eight through ten that are interested in designing three-dimensional computer games and creating/editing digital audio.

     The first class offered is “3D Masters—Design Your Own Dungeon,” from August 4 through August 8. Students will learn how to create and design their own computer games, and will study how to build three-dimensional worlds using all aspects of game design including levels, textures, modeling, animation, skinning, programming, and sound effects. Cost is $164 and class is limited to 12 students.

     The second class offered is “Audio Masters—Sound Effects and Music Editing,” from July 21 through July 25. Students will learn the basics of digital audio editing and will explore tools for capturing sound, mixing music, crafting sound effects, and embellishing dialog. Students will also create an “original” motion picture soundtrack. Cost is $164 and class is limited to 12 students.

     For more information or to register, go to www.hagerstowncc.edu/kids or call 301-790-2800, ext. 236.

HCC’s College for Kids offers summer program for first graders      Posted on: May 5, 2008
     Hagerstown Community College’s Center for Continuing Education is offering a variety of courses designed for elementary children entering first grade in its summer College for Kids enrichment program.

     Courses offered include the following:

     Science Fun! The Magical Five Senses – June 23 through June 27. Children will experience hands-on projects, games, story time, crafts and music relating to the five senses. Cost is $144.

     Amazon Adventure – June 23 through June 27. Children will learn about the rain forest and its habitat through projects, games, music, and art. Cost is $144.

     All About Animals – June 30 through July 3. Children will learn about pet care, the different kinds of pets and the responsibilities that go along with owning a pet. Cost is $125.

     World of Icky Bugs- June 30 through July 3 and July 14 through July 18. Children will learn about entomology and the science of bugs, and participate in bug gathering, games, art, and more. Cost is $125.

     Exploration Station- July 7 through July 11. Children will learn about the creatures that inhabit the ocean, the jungle, and the desert. They will collect and examine various specimens from nature and grow their own crystals. Cost is $144.

     The Circus is in Town- July 7 through July 11. Children will learn about all aspects of circus life from clowns to animals and music. Cost is $144.

     Dino Might- July 14 through July 18 and July 21 through July 25. Children learn about dinosaurs through stories, music, art projects, and games. Children will also take part in a fossil hunt, create their own dinosaur, and build a dinosaur nest. Cost is $144.

     Blast Off Into Space- July 21 through July 25 and July 28 through August 1. Children will study the planets, the stars, and earth’s moon as they learn about the solar system. Children will also learn about seasonal change and will take part in a variety of activities including solar system role play, edible solar systems, model making, and more. Cost is $144.

     All first grade College for Kids courses are held in the Robinwood Early Childhood Center on Robinwood Drive in Hagerstown. The center is used by the Washington County Board of Education during the school year and is specially furnished for younger children. All courses in the College for Kids first grade program are taught by full-time elementary school teachers.

     For more information or to register, call 301-790-2800, ext. 236 or go to www.hagerstowncc.edu/kids.

Volleyball clinic offered at HCC      Posted on: May 5, 2008
     This summer, Hagerstown Community College’s Center for Continuing Education is offering a two-part volleyball clinic for students entering grades six through nine and grades ten through twelve.

     HCC’s volleyball clinic is an age appropriate skills development program that combines active sports conditioning with college level coaching. Snacks, Gatorade, and water will be provided each day, and prizes will be awarded at the end of the week.

     The program is offered August 4 through August 8 in the ARCC on HCC’s campus. The first half of the program is intended for students entering grades six through nine and is offered from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The second half of the program is intended for students entering grades ten through twelve and is offered from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Cost for each session is $105. Students are expected to wear proper volleyball apparel for each day of the clinic.

     HCC instructor Beth Domenico will be the lead coach for the clinic. Domenico is entering her eighth season as head volleyball coach at HCC and has an overall match record of 176-54. She will be assisted by coaches James Domenico and Ty Hart.

     For more information or to register, call 301-790-2800, ext. 236, or go to www.hagerstowncc.edu/kids.

HCC’s College for Kids offers classes for fourth and fifth graders      Posted on: May 2, 2008
     Hagerstown Community College’s College for Kids offers a wealth of summer courses specially geared towards elementary students entering grades four and five in fall of 2008.

     Courses offered include the following:

     Funky Fitness - July 7 through July 11. Children will learn how to stay healthy and have fun at the same time. Activities include studying the systems of the body, making healthy snacks and designing healthy meals, as well as exploring the science of the human body. Famous athletes and Olympians will also be studied. Cost is $144.

     Food Fun! – June 30 through July 3. Children will learn about basic cooking techniques, kitchen safety, and how to follow simple recipes. Children will also learn how to make food preparation fun and interesting. Cost is $125.

     Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - July 7 and July 11. Children will invent their own unique candy and will create their own board game as they learn about Roald Dahl’s famous book. Cost is $144.

     Native American Nation - July 14 through July 18 and July 21 through July 25. Children will study a different Native American tribal nation each day will learn about Native American culture and storytelling though a host of hands-on activities. Cost is $144.

     From the Land Down Under- July 21 through July 25. Children will learn about the culture, food, and animals of the Australian outback through a variety of activities that include food tasting, listening to Australian music, and researching one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Cost is $144.

     Mystery! Science! Adventure! - July 21 through July 25 and July 28 through August 1. Children will participate in a week full of discovery and exploration by studying the great heroes from movies, books, and history. Cost is $144.

     All classes are held on HCC’s campus and are taught by a host of instructors who specialize in the education and learning of children. For more information or to register, call 301-790-2800, ext. 236 or go to www.hagerstowncc.edu/kids.

HCC offers College for Kids summer enrichment program      Posted on: April 30, 2008
     Hagerstown Community College once again offers its annual College for Kids summer enrichment program.

     HCC’s College for Kids has been in existence since 1987 and now offers over 70 different courses to more than 700 students. Classes are taught by highly qualified teachers in a small class setting with an emphasis on hands-on, interactive learning experiences specially geared towards children going into grades one through ten. A wide range of classes are available that feature everything from science, computers, music, and theater to history, art, fashion, and travel, with new programs being added each year.

     College for Kids currently has 17 instructors for the 2008 summer program. Classes start June 23 and will continue through the week of August 4. Students meet Monday through Friday, from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Individual course costs will vary according to section and materials needed.

     For more information about the courses offered or to learn more about the program instructors, go to www.hagerstowncc.edu/kids. Registration is available online or by calling 301-790-2800, ext. 236.

HCC to offer dog grooming course      Posted on: April 29, 2008
     The Center for Continuing Education at Hagerstown Community College will offer a home dog grooming course on three consecutive Wednesday evenings, beginning June 4, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Humane Society of Washington County.

     Lori Sweeney, of Licking Creek Grooming, will be the instructor. Participants will learn basic grooming techniques including clipping, scissoring, thinning and how to choose a groomer. Topics will also include nutrition for a healthy coat, safety, and grooming equipment. Students will be able to bring pets the last night of class to get grooming tips.

     Course fee is $59, with a $25 materials fee (includes textbook) and $5 registration fee. To register or learn more, contact HCC’s Center for Continuing Education at 301-790-2800, ext. 236.

HCC offers Kindermusik courses for infants and toddlers      Posted on: April 21, 2008
     Hagerstown Community College’s Center for Continuing Education is offering two Kindermusik courses at the Village at Robinwood in Hagerstown.

     The Kindermusik courses are classes specially suited to help parents share music and communicate with their children. The first of the Kindermusik courses, “Peek-A-Boo! I Love You!” is intended for newborns and young children up to 18 months. This week-long program helps parents find new ways to say “I love you” to their infants through such things as American Sign Language, soap bubbles, blue-star sponges, and parent-baby dances. In addition, parents can meet with other newborns and families in the community and learn how music improves the child development process.

     The second half of the Kindermusik courses, “Zoo Train,” is intended for children between 18 months and 3 years of age. In this program, pretend play and music help to improve toddlers’ verbal and physical growth. Singing, imitating sounds, rhyming and object identification will foster language skills, and help build communication skills between parent and child.

     Both courses are taught by HCC instructor Shonelle Strausbaugh. The first section for newborns and infants is offered during the week of June 16, from 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. The second section for toddlers is offered during the week of June 16, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., and again during the week of July 14, from 9:45 to 10:30 a.m.

     For more information about the Kindermusik courses, email Shonelle Strausbaugh at musik4kids@yahoo.com. To register, call 301-790-2800, ext. 236.

HCC offers lecture series on ancient Celtic masterpieces      Posted on: April 17, 2008
     This summer, Hagerstown Community College’s Center for Continuing Education is offering a two-part lecture series on the great Celtic masterpieces of the Mabinogion in HCC’s Valley Mall Center.

     “Mabinogion” is a term that is generally used to refer to the collection of ancient Celtic stories that date from the early 12th to the early 15th centuries. Taught by HCC instructor, Karen Gray this two-part lecture series will delve into the past of Celtic storytelling, and will explore the sources, language and culture that make up these early tales.

     The lecture series is broken up into two separate sections, “The Four Branches,” on Wed., July 16, and “The Mabinogion’s Arthurian Connection,” on Wed., Aug. 13. The first half of the series focuses on the four core stories that make up the Mabinogion collection, collectively known as the “Four Branches.” The second half of the series focuses on “Culhwch and Olwen,” the earliest Arthurian tale in Welsh, as well as three other Arthurian romances. Course sections may be taken together for a cost of $50 or
     separately as individual sections for a cost of $20 each. Senior adults age 60 and older may take the entire lecture series for $35.

     For more information or to register, call 301-790-2800, ext. 236.

HCC holds annual faculty art show      Posted on: April 15, 2008
     Hagerstown Community College will host its annual faculty art show from Mon., April 21 through Sat., April 26, in the lobby of the Kepler Theater on HCC’s campus.

     The faculty art show will feature 17 faculty artists exhibiting a host of work that includes ceramics, painting, jewelry, drawing, video, prints, and sculpture. The opening reception will be held on Mon., April 21, at 6 p.m. This event is free and is open to the public. In addition, the art exhibit will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 26.

     For more information, call 301-790-2800, ext. 221.


HCC holds annual Kreykenbohm lecture series      Posted on: April 15, 2008
     Hagerstown Community College presents its annual Kreykenbohm lecture series on Mon., April 21, at 7 p.m., in HCC’s Kepler Theater.

     The lecture series is named after Helen Kreykenbohm, a retired professor and former humanities division chair at HCC. This year’s lecture will feature a retrospective of past lectures in honor of the 20th anniversary of Kreykenbohm’s retirement.

     Askold Skalsky, an English and humanities professor at HCC, will also be honored at this year’s lecture. This semester, Skalsky retires after 40 years of teaching at HCC.

     The lecture coincides with HCC’s annual faculty art show. A reception for faculty artists will be held at 6 p.m. prior to the lecture. Both events are free and are open to the public. For more information, call 301-790-2800, ext. 262.

HCC holds spring student art exhibit      Posted on: April 15, 2008
     Hagerstown Community College will host its annual spring student art exhibit from Mon., April 28 through Fri., May 2, in the lobby of the Kepler Theater on HCC’s campus.

     The Spring Student Art Exhibit will feature approximately 80 students exhibiting a host of artwork including painting, drawing, mixed media sculpture, ceramic sculpture, pottery, digital photography, and graphic design prints. To be eligible to enter the show, students must be currently enrolled in one of HCC’s art courses, and must also have a coherent body of work to present.

     The opening reception will be held on Mon., April 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. This event is free and the public is invited to attend. In addition, the art exhibit will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through May 2.

     For more information, call 301-790-2800, ext. 221.

HCC’s College for Kids offers interactive Civil War history course      Posted on: April 15, 2008
     Hagerstown Community College’s College for Kids program is offering a Civil War history course specially geared towards children entering grades six through eight through the use of interactive, hands-on learning and projects.

     This one-week summer enrichment program will show children what it was like to live as a solider during the Civil War. Students will “enlist” and learn about Civil War drills, and will tour Antietam National Battlefield and Harpers Ferry, W.Va.

     The Civil War history course will be taught by HCC instructor Jeff Driscoll, an independent tour guide and lecturer who specializes in Civil War and World War II history, and teaches a variety of courses at the college.

     Class starts Mon., Aug. 4 and runs through Fri., Aug. 8. Cost is $154. For more information or to register, call 301-790-2800, ext. 236.

HCC hosts Public Health & Safety awards ceremony      Posted on: April 15, 2008
     Hagerstown Community College will host the annual Public Health and Safety Awards ceremony on Friday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Kepler Theater. The ceremony recognizes the contributions of officers who have served the citizens of Washington County in an exemplary manor during the past year. The guest speaker is Delegate Richard B. Weldon Jr., Maryland House of Delegates, District 3B.

     Awards will be presented to outstanding employees from the Washington County Detention Center, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, the Maryland Correctional Training Center, the Roxbury Correctional Institution, the Maryland Correctional Institution, the Hancock Police Department, and the Maryland State Police, Hagerstown Barracks.

     The public is invited to attend. For more information, contact Jeffrey Morgan,assistant professor of the administration of justice program at HCC, at 301-790-2800, ext. 223.


HCC offers second half of Executive Entrepreneurship Seminar Series       Posted on: April 14, 2008
     The Technical Innovation Center (TIC) at Hagerstown Community College will offer the second part of its seminar series addressing the major issues which all entrepreneurs face, from starting their business to handling opportunities and challenges that come with growth. All seminars will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in the TIC, conference room 208.

     Seminar topics include:
     Tuesday, May 6 - How to Manage Growth Successfully
     Tuesday, June 3 - Creating Business Alliances
     The deadline to register for a seminar is the Friday prior to its start date. The cost for each seminar is $5, which includes materials and refreshments.

     For more information and to register, call 301-790-2800, ext. 399.

HCC’s Robinwood Players present “Das Barbecü”      Posted on: April 11, 2008
     Hagerstown Community College’s Robinwood Players will perform their spring musical "Das Barbecü" on Fri., April 25 and Sat., April 26, at 8 p.m., in HCC’s Kepler Theater.

     “Das Barbecü" is a comedic retelling of Richard Wagner's epic 19th century opera cycle, "The Ring of the Nibelungs," updated and set in Texas at a shotgun-wedding reception and barbecue.

     Advance tickets are available now through April 24 at the HCC bookstore and will also be available at the door prior to each show. General admission is $7 and HCC students and employees are free.

     For advance tickets, call 301-790-2800, ext. 271.

HCC to offer “Power Day” seminar      Posted on: April 2, 2008
     Hagerstown Community College, in collaboration with Washington County Hospital, is offering a full-day seminar entitled “Power Day,” for health care professionals. It will be held on Thursday, May 1, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Robinwood Medical Center, suite 142.

     Clint Maun, a certified speaking professional, will deliver a three-part practical approach for effectively handling leadership issues facing health care professionals today. These approaches include “The Power of Focus,” “Power-Based Teaming and Productivity,” and “Power Performance.”

     Continuing education credits will be provided. For a complete listing, visit www.hagerstowncc.edu/coned/seminars. The seminar fee is $115 for each individual or $105 each when three or more register together by April 23. To register or learn more, contact HCC at 301-790-2800, ext 236.


HCC students receive MLEO and Larry Small scholarships      Posted on: April 2, 2008
     Three Hagerstown Community College administration of justice students were recently awarded academic scholarships for the spring 2008 semester.

     Brittany Crouse of Waynesboro, Pa., received the Larry E. Small Memorial Law Enforcement Scholarship. Recipients of the Larry Small Scholarship must demonstrate outstanding leadership, be active members of the 5-14 Club, be involved in extra-curricular activities, and have an above-average academic record at HCC. Crouse, a sophomore at HCC, plans to transfer to Frostburg University to major in criminal justice. She plans to one day work with children as either a legal advocate or a prosecutor fighting for the rights of battered and abused children.

     Fellow HCC students Vance Almy of Smithsburg, and Tyler Edwards of Hagerstown, both received scholarship monies from the Maryland Law Enforcement Officers Scholarship (MLEO). The MLEO scholarship is awarded by a faculty
     representative from the Department of Administration of Justice to those eligible students working towards an associate of applied science degree in the administration of justice field.

     Almy, a freshman, plans to complete his associate’s degree at HCC in the next year and a half. Afterwards, he will transfer to a four-year college to complete his bachelor’s degree in administration of justice, and plans to find a career with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).

     Edwards, a sophomore at HCC, plans to finish his associate’s degree before transferring to a four-year college to receive his bachelor’s degree. After graduation, his goal is to work for the federal government and he hopes to one day secure a career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

     All three students are administration of justice majors at Hagerstown Community College.

HCC professor published in Oxford Round Table’s Forum on Public Policy      Posted on: March 31, 2008
     Hagerstown Community College humanities professor Askold Skalsky was recently published in the Oxford Round Table’s elite journal The Forum on Public Policy.

     The Forum on Public Policy is a scholarly review journal created by the Oxford Round Table, a non-profit educational organization committed to providing an interdisciplinary forum for the discussion of important public policy issues in regards to education, government, language, law, psychology, religion, and science.
     Skalsky’s paper, entitled The Death of ‘God’ and the Inherent Conflict in the Presumed ‘Self,’ was published in March in the third installment of volume 13 of the journal.

     Each year, the Oxford Round Table holds its annual session at one of the colleges of the University of Oxford. This year’s theme was “Allusions to God in Literature and Poetry of Britain and America since 1750: Informing Global Religious Conflict.” Skalsky was personally invited to attend the July 2007 session in which he first read an early version of his paper.

     All journal submissions must be approved by a distinguished board of editors prior to acceptance and to be published in this particular journal is considered to be quite an honor among writers and academics.

     This is the first paper Skalsky has had published by The Forum on Public Policy. After publication, the journal will be sent to a host of libraries all over the world.

HCC hosts annual Administrative Professionals Day event      Posted on: March 31, 2008
     Hagerstown Community College’s Center for Continuing Education will offer a day of appreciation, learning, relaxation, and fun for local administrative professionals. This annual event will be held on Wed., April 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in HCC’s Valley Mall Center.

     The schedule of events is as follows:

     8:30 - 9:15 a.m. – Participant check-in, continental breakfast, and lesson in flower arranging

     9:15 - 9:30 a.m. – Welcome and opening remarks from Jim Cannon, director of HCC’s Continuing Education program

     9 - 10:45 a.m. – Key note speaker Susan Mosher, HCC instructor

     11:00 - 11:30 a.m. – “Zumba!" with Anita Binder

     11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. – Catered lunch from the Gourmet Goat

     12:30 p.m. – Closing remarks and door prizes

     Seated massages will be provided by Merribeth Perrson & Associates throughout the morning. A variety of vendors will be present at the event including Mary Kaye, Choices Aesthetics and Medical Spa, Curves for Women, Tastefully Simple, Signature Home Styles, and Arbonne International. Participants are invited to dress casually for the event. Cost is $54.

     HCC’s Administrative Professionals Day event is specially designed to encourage employers to reward the hard-working secretaries and administrative assistants that often form the backbones of their companies and corporations.

     For more information or to register, call 301-790-2800, ext. 236 by April 16.

HCC offers summer courses in Italian      Posted on: March 27, 2008
     Hagerstown Community College is offering Italian 101 and Italian 102 in two back-to-back 7 1/2 week summer sessions.

     The first 7 1/2 week session begins May 12 and features Elementary Italian I. This is an introductory course in Italian that incorporates the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing through the method of total immersion. Students are encouraged to learn and speak from an Italian perspective. In addition, Italian culture will also be studied.

     The second 7 1/2 week session begins July 7 and features Elementary Italian II. This course expounds on the language and topics discussed in the first section, and students will continue to be exposed to native Italian speakers. Both sections are taught by HCC instructor Lisa Wurtz.

     For more information or to register, call 301-790-2800, ext. 238.

HCC team joins annual MS walk      Posted on: March 27, 2008
     Hagerstown Community College staff and students will be participating in the annual Walk MS on Sat., April 12, at Antietam Battlefield.

     HCC academic advisor Monica Hutchins and her team Baby Steps 4 Mommy will be joined by students from HCC’s Student Government Association on the April 12 walk. Hutchins first formed her Walk MS team in 2004 and her team participates every year in Walk MS.

     Walk MS will be held at 11 different locations throughout the state of Maryland and is open to the public. There is no fee for participating in Walk MS, but participants are asked to bring donations and/or pledges to help raise money for the 6,500 people in Maryland living with multiple sclerosis.

     To find out more about the Maryland chapter of Walk MS, go to http://mdm.nationalmssociety.org

HCC show choir performs “Made in the USA” concert      Posted on: March 26, 2008
     Hagerstown Community College’s show choir, the Superlatives, will perform a special “Made in the USA” concert on Friday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m., in the Kepler Theater on the campus of HCC.

     The Superlatives’ performance will feature singing and dancing to a host of American classics from all musical genres and includes everything from blues to rock n’ roll. This concert is free, is suitable for all ages, and is open to the public.

HCC offers opera appreciation course      Posted on: March 24, 2008
     Hagerstown Community College’s Center for Continuing Education is once again offering its annual opera appreciation course on the campus of HCC. The opera appreciation course features introductory lectures that cover a wide range of topics including opera story lines, composers, and historical background information on both the performers as well as the opera itself.

     The course was first introduced by instructor Thomas Magruder 10 years ago and coincides with the spring 2008 opera season at the Lyric Theatre in Baltimore, Maryland. Students will attend two Saturday lectures on the campus of HCC before traveling to Baltimore for a Sunday matinee of the opera they’ve studied.

     The opera of choice for spring 2008 is “Romeo and Juliette” by Charles Gounod. Cost is $115. The class fee covers two pre-opera lectures, one Grand Tier opera ticket, and transportation/gratuity. Classes will be held Saturday, March 29 and Saturday, April 5 and the Sunday matinee is April 6. Class is limited to 43 students. For more information or to register, call 301-790-2800, ext. 236 or go to www.hagerstowncc.edu

Hagerstown Community College hosts UMUC legal studies speaker      Posted on: March 20, 2008
     Hagerstown Community College is hosting a University of Maryland University College (UMUC) legal studies guest speaker on Mon., April 21, at 5 p.m., in room 120 in the Classroom Building on the campus of HCC.

     UMUC faculty member Adelaide Lagnese will speak about the legal studies program at UMUC, and will discuss how current or prospective HCC students in the paralegal studies program can transfer to UMUC and complete the remaining courses necessary to obtain a bachelor’s degree. By participating in the transfer program, and obtaining an associate’s degree in paralegal studies from HCC, students can complete more than half of the necessary coursework required for their bachelor’s degree in advance to transferring to a four-year institution.

     The legal studies lecture is free and is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

     To R.S.V.P for this event, call Loretta Thornhill at 301-790-2800, ext. 481.


HCC offers annual College for Kids summer program      Posted on: March 20, 2008
     Hagerstown Community College once again offers its annual College for Kids summer program on the campus of HCC.

     HCC’s College for Kids has been in existence since 1987 and now offers over 70 different courses to more than 700 students. Classes are taught by highly qualified teachers in a small class setting with an emphasis on hands-on, interactive learning experiences specially geared towards children going into grades one through ten. Course subjects range from Amazon Adventure, Art Mania, Designing Your Own Computer Game, and Fashion Sewing to Nursing Academy, Lego My Robot, I Spy…, Photography, Step Into the Spotlight, and many others.

     A host of brand new programs have also been added this year including Blast Off Into Space!, Reading Frenzy!, Native American Nation, Mystery! Science! Adventure!, Civil War History, and Audio Masters—Sound Effects and Music Editing, among others.

     Classes start June 23 and will continue through the week of August 4. Students meet Monday through Friday, from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Individual course costs will vary according to section and materials needed. For more information or to register, call 301-790-2800, ext. 236 or go to www.hagerstowncc.edu/kids







HCC’s Executive Entrepreneurship Seminar Series continues       Posted on: March 19, 2008
     This spring, the Technical Innovation Center (TIC) at Hagerstown Community College will offer the second part of its seminar series addressing the major issues which all entrepreneurs face, from starting their business to handling opportunities and challenges that come with growth. All seminars will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in the TIC, conference room 208.

     Seminar topics include:
     Tuesday, April 1 - The Role of Debt in Company Performance
     Tuesday, May 6 - How to Manage Growth Successfully
     Tuesday, June 3 - Creating Business Alliances
     The deadline to register for a seminar is the Friday prior to its start date. The cost for each seminar is $5, which includes materials and refreshments.

     For more information and to register, call 301-790-2800, ext. 399.

Stand-up comedian Daniel Lopez to perform at HCC in March      Posted on: March 13, 2008
     Stand-up comedian Daniel Lopez will perform at Hagerstown Community College on Wed., March 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the College Center on the campus of HCC.

     Lopez has been performing for more then six years and has appeared in numerous comedy clubs such as The Improv, Laffs, Rascals, The Comedy Store, and many others. As a member of NACA and APCA, Lopez is well-known for entertaining college audiences throughout the United States and has showcased at the APCA National Conference. He is the first stand-up comedian to perform at Hagerstown Community College since 2002.

     This event is free and is open to the public. For more information, call 301-790-2800, ext. 225. To learn more about the artist, go to www.daniellopez.org





HCC students to perform free lunchtime concerts in March      Posted on: March 13, 2008
     During the month of March, two Hagerstown Community College students will perform free lunchtime concerts at the College Center on the campus of HCC.

     Freshman Meighan Young is first to take the stage and will be performing on Tues., March 18, at noon. Young will perform original folk music on her electric guitar and will sell copies of her recently recorded CD.

     The following week, fellow HCC student Zach Worthy will perform jazz and classical music on his keyboard. Worthy has been playing the piano since he was seven years old and plans to earn a doctorate in music education. He will be performing on Tues., March 25, at 11 a.m.
     Both events are free and are open to the public. For additional information, call 301-790-2800, ext. 225.

HCC’s Student Government and Student Life Committee host “Girls Night Out”      Posted on: March 13, 2008
     In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Student Government Association and Student Life Committee at Hagerstown Community College are hosting a “Girls Night Out” movie night on Thurs., March 27, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., in the Kepler Theater on the campus of HCC. The movie night will feature Julian Jarrold’s historical classic Becoming Jane, starring Anne Hathaway.

     Becoming Jane was inspired by the early life of British novelist Jane Austen and features an all-star cast including award-winning Scottish actor James McAvoy and veteran actress Maggie Smith, among others.

     Both students and the public are invited to this event. General admission is $5.00 and HCC students and employees are free. There will be a sneak preview of the movie on Thurs., March 27, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Kepler Theater for those who are unable to make the evening performance.

     For more information, call 301-790-2800, ext. 225.

Registered nurse case manager training program offered through HCC      Posted on: March 13, 2008
     Hagerstown Community College’s Center for Continuing Education is offering a training program for registered nurse case managers and/or delegating nurses in assisted living on Fri., March 28 and Fri., April 4, from 8 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., in HCC’s Valley Mall Center.

     All RN case managers and/or delegating nurses are required to take this MDBON training to work in assisted living facilities. In order to participate, nurses must have a current active Maryland RN license in good standing and also have an interest in or current employment in assisted living.

     Topics include the history of assisted living programs, regulations governing CM/DN practice in assisted living, an overview of CM/DN roles and responsibilities, teaching medication administration in assisted living to medication technicians, and case management principles in assisted living.

     The cost of this program is $275 and class size is limited to 25 students. Cost of class includes bound photocopy of handouts from MDBON that students will receive the first day of class, as well as a continental breakfast and afternoon snack.

     Participants must bring their Maryland RN license number on the last day of class to submit for RN CM/DN listing to the Maryland Board of Nursing. Participants must also bring a copy of the most recent Maryland Nurse Practice Act. To receive a free copy of the Maryland Nurse Practice Act, please contact Anika Alford at aalford@dhmh.state.md.us or by writing to
     Anika Alford, Administrative Assistant
     Nurse Practice Act
     Maryland Board of Nursing
     4140 Patterson Avenue
     Baltimore, MD 21215
     Nurses need to include full name, Maryland RN license number, and current mailing address to receive a current copy of the Maryland Nurse Practice Act.

     To register, call 301-790-2800, ext. 236.


HCC honor society inducts new members      Posted on: March 7, 2008
     Phi Theta Kappa, the national honor society at Hagerstown Community College, recently inducted 71 new members. To be eligible for the honor, 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 as a full-time student, or 15 credit hours of college-level work at HCC as a part-time student.

     New members were honored on March 2 in a special ceremony in the Kepler Theater on the campus of HCC.

     Hometowns:

     Boonsboro
     Kathryn Barger
     Allen Beard
     Frances Lynch
     Ryan Shifler

     Cascade
     Jessica Delauter

     Chambersburg, PA
     Karen Pretty

     Clear Spring
     Brittany Eberly
     Brittany Miller
     Sarah Ritchick
     Brittany Suder

     Fairplay
     Alicia Clark

     Falling Waters, WV
     Charles Umbaugh

     Frederick, MD
     David Lufkin
     Jason Ogle

     Greencastle, PA
     Kiah Berman
     Cody Doyle
     Svetlana Nagle
     Susan Stoner

     Hagerstown
     Dustin Adams
     Layo Binutu
     Nafis Chowdhury
     Lauren Clark
     Samuel Cool
     Michael Finnegan
     Laura Fisher
     Kirsten Grossnickle
     Katherine Hoagland
     Tara Jenkins
     Andrew Joliet
     Charles Juliussen-Stevenson
     Kaylin Kloos
     Ronald Kramer II
     Sarah Martin
     Sarah McKinley
     Katie Mitchell
     Katherine Norris
     Daniel Olson
     Matthew Rhodes
     Jamie Rookstool
     Justina Rosario-Webb
     Aurielle Rowe
     Anjoli Rowe
     Melody Seal
     Hailu Sharew
     Carl Sheline
     Matthew Shives
     Stephen Smith

     Keedysville
     Willard Miser

     Martinsburg, WV
     Sherry Beer

     Mercersburg, PA
     Chris Nelling

     Rohrersville, MD
     Kaitlynn Sumpter

     Sharpsburg
     Seth Chapelle
     Megan Pomfrey

     Smithsburg

     Allyson Cool
     Amelia Doyle
     Daniel Hull
     Brandon Stotler
     Thomas Vogel

     Waynesboro, PA
     Marcy Carbaugh
     Amanda Ferree
     Thomas Howell
     Jason Kline
     Ruth McKee
     Kyria Timmons
     Desiree Whetzel

     Williamsport
     Derek Artz
     James Keeney
     Jason Keeney
     Darcy Munro
     Angela Rhoton
     Lindsey Smith


HCC to host HVACR journeymen exam prep seminar      Posted on: March 4, 2008
     The Hagerstown Community College Center for Continuing Education is hosting an HVACR journeymen exam prep seminar on Sat., March 15, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in HCC’s Valley Mall Center.

     The seminar is intended to help contractors prepare for the exam offered through the Maryland State Board of HVACR Contractors and will review key exam topics including electrical, motors and controls, piping, refrigeration and air conditioning, heating systems, VAV boxes, air distribution systems, and safety. Participants will also learn testing tips to help with the stress of exam day and how to earn a passing score. The student workbook is included in the class fee. Cost is $94.

     The seminar will be taught by George Maloney, an HVACR journeyman with CFC universal certification. Maloney is also a licensed master electrician, a certified welder, and vice chairman of the Maryland State Board of Stationary Engineers.

     For more information, contact Jack Drooger at 301-790-2800, ext 453, or email droogerj@hagerstowncc.edu. To register, contact the HCC Center for Continuing Education at 301-790-2800, ext. 236.

HCC to offer course in assessment of post-traumatic stress      Posted on: March 4, 2008
     (Hagerstown, MD) – Hagerstown Community College, in collaboration with Brook Lane Health Services, is offering a three-hour seminar entitled Assessment and Management of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. It will be held on Friday, April 4, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, in the Kepler Theater at HCC. This seminar was originally scheduled for February 22 and has been rescheduled due to inclement weather.

     This seminar will examine the causes of PTSD, signs and symptoms, diagnosis criteria, and cognitive and behavioral interventions to help manage symptoms. Continuing education credits will be provided for social workers, psychologists, counselors/therapists and nurses.

     The seminar fee is $39 for the general public and $35 for Brook Lane staff members. To register or learn more, contact HCC at 301-790-2800, ext 236, or visit www.hagerstowncc.edu/coned/seminars.


Maryland property and casualty insurance licensing course offered through HCC      Posted on: March 4, 2008
     Hagerstown Community College’s Center for Continuing Education is offering an MODA Systems, Inc. property and casualty course for those interested in learning the basic principles of property and casual insurance, as well as the Maryland regulations.

     The six-week course is offered from April 4 through May 9. Classes will meet every Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the HCC Valley Mall Center. This particular course includes 54 hours of live classroom instruction and 42 hours of self-study. Students will be required to sign an affidavit that they completed the self-study hours before receiving a certificate of completion. Students are required to attend all 54 hours of live classroom work in order to be certified. Cost is $399.

     The cost of this course does not include textbooks, but students may order the textbook Maryland Property and Casualty License Exam Manual by going to the publisher’s Web site www.kaplanfinancial.com/kfs/index.asp.

     For more information, call Cynthia Hull at 301-790-2800, ext. 520. To register, call 301-790-2800, ext. 236.


National Marionette Theatre performs at HCC      Posted on: March 4, 2008
     Hagerstown Community College hosts the National Marionette Theatre on Sun., March 30, at 3 p.m., in the Kepler Theater on the campus of HCC. The National Marionette Theatre will perform “Peter and the Wolf,” the latest in a long list of world-renowned puppet productions.

     The National Marionette Theatre has been in existence for more than 35 years and is known worldwide for its fantastic productions and hand-made marionettes. It has received national and international awards for excellence in the field of puppetry.

     Written by Sergei Prokofiev, audiences of all ages will be enthralled by the telling of this classic tale, a favorite of children all around the world. This event is free and is open to the public. For more information, call 301-790-2800, ext. 225.


Credit score seminar offered through HCC      Posted on: March 4, 2008
     Hagerstown Community College’s Center for Continuing Education is offering the seminar “Your Credit Score: How It Works and How to Improve It” on Tues., April 8, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., in the HCC Valley Mall Center.

     Topics include learning what a credit score means, how people score, what factors determine a credit score, and how scores are weighted. Teresa Falcone of CTX Mortgage will conduct the seminar and students will be provided with a free copy of their credit report, as well as a complimentary credit analysis. The cost of this seminar is $10 and class size is limited to 30 students.

     To register, call 301-790-2800, ext. 236.


HCC hosts first Guitar Mini-Fest      Posted on: March 3, 2008
     Hagerstown Community College hosts the first-ever Guitar Mini-Fest on Saturday, April 12, at 9 a.m., in the Kepler Theater.

     The HCC Guitar Mini-Fest will feature a host of musical workshops by several outstanding musicians including Risa Carlson, Tobias Hurwitz, Candice Mowbray and Michael Raitzyk. Mowbray will host the event and was recently awarded a grant from the Washington County Council for the Arts.

     Risa Carlson is an international award winner and maintains an active concert schedule as both a soloist, as well as a member of various chamber ensembles across the United States. Carlson is chair of the Guitar Department of the Levine School of Music in Washington, D.C., and was recently appointed to program manager and adjunct professor for Georgetown University’s new Artist Diploma Programs. More information can be obtained at www.risacarlson.com.

     Tobias Hurwitz has been avidly playing rock guitar since 1977. During the summers, he works for the National Guitar Workshop and has been widely published in a variety of guitar magazines like Guitar Player, Guitar One, and Guitar. Hurwitz is deeply involved in the Zen Guitar movement, and has authored many books for The National Guitar Workshop and Alfred Publications. More information can be obtained at www.tobiashurwitz.com.

     Candice Mowbray earned a master’s degree in classical guitar performance from Shenandoah Conservatory in Virginia and is currently pursuing a doctorate in musical arts. She performs 50 to 70 recitals, concerts, and private engagements each year and was named one of the “Top 5 People To Watch” by Hagerstown Magazine in 2007. More information can be obtained at www.candicemowbray.com.

     Michael Raitzyk has been one of Baltimore’s premier jazz guitarists for the last 20 years. Raitzyk’s style is based on a mix of blues, funk, R&B and Jazz and his CD release Charm City Klezmer was voted “Best of 1999” by Baltimore City Paper. His current project, the Michael Raitzyk Trio, released two CDs in 2000 and 2006. The trio has performed every week at Café Hon since June 2003. More information can be obtained at www.michaelraitzyk.com.

     The schedule of events is as follows:

     8:30-9 a.m. – Participant Check-In

     9-9:45 a.m. – Classical Workshop: Risa Carlson leads participants through warm exercises and basic classical/fingerstyle guitar techniques.

     10-10:45 a.m. – Rock Workshop: Tobias Hurwitz teaches advanced rock guitar skills including picking techniques, sweep picking, and much more.

     11-11:45 a.m. – Jazz Workshop: Michael Raitzyk discusses basic improvisation skills
     associated with jazz and blues performance.

     11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. – Break and vendors fair

     12:15-1 p.m. – Featured Performance: The Michael Raitzyk Jazz Trio

     Participants are encouraged to pack a snack or lunch and to bring their own guitars, pencils, and folding music stands. Availability is limited to 40 participants only.

     All the artists will have CDs and books available for purchase. Cash or check only.

     For more information, call: 301-790-2800, ext. 582.




HCC presents 2nd Annual Educators' Career Fair      Posted on: February 26, 2008
     Hagerstown Community College presents the 2nd Annual Educators' Career Fair on Fri., March 7, from 2 to 5 p.m., in the College Center on the campus of HCC.

     Sponsored by HCC’s Office of Human Resources, the goal of this year’s fair is to recruit dedicated educators for new and expanding programs at the college, such as behavioral and social sciences/business, English and humanities, math and science, nursing and health sciences, technology and computer studies, and athletics and leisure studies.

     By attending the fair, applicants are able to speed interview for full-time and part-time teaching and administrative career opportunities with academic division chairpersons, faculty, and administrators. Applicants are also given an inside look into the competitive salaries and benefits packages offered to HCC employees.

     While the educators' fair is geared predominantly towards full-time faculty positions, administrative positions are offered as well. More than 15 full-time faculty positions are currently available, as well as over 25 part-time positions.

     Advanced registration is recommended, but walk-in applicants are also welcome. To register, go to www.hagerstowncc.edu. For more information about the fair, call 301-790-2800, ext. 586.

Excerpts from student-produced play “Billy’s Dilemma”       Posted on: February 25, 2008
     In honor of Black History Month, Hagerstown Community College student Thomas Spruill and cast will perform excerpts from “Billy’s Dilemma,” on Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 11:45 a.m., in the College Center on the campus of HCC.

     Spruill wrote and produced the play, which features a student struggling with the pressure of handling schoolwork, relationships, and life in general.

     The play is open to the public and admission is free.

     For more information, call 301-790-2800, ext. 225.


HCC’s Student Government Association hosts movie night      Posted on: February 25, 2008
     The Student Government Association at Hagerstown Community College is hosting a movie night on Friday, Feb. 29, at 7 p.m., in the Classroom Building Auditorium on the campus of HCC. The movie night will feature Francis Lawrence’s sci-fi action thriller I Am Legend starring Will Smith.
      Both students and the public are invited to this event. General admission is $5.00 and HCC students and employees get in for free. HCC students can also enter a drawing to win an MP3 player.
      The step/dance club NoiSe will be performing prior to the movie. Seating availability is limited to a first come, first served basis.

      For more information, call 301-790-2800, ext. 225.


HCC presents Gymkana Troupe      Posted on: February 25, 2008
     Hagerstown Community College hosts the University of Maryland Gymkana Troupe on Wednesday, March 5, at 7 p.m. in the College’s Athletic, Recreation and Community Center (ARCC).

     The Gymkana Troupe was founded at the University of Maryland in 1946 and has traveled all over the United States and abroad promoting gymnastics. The Gymkana Troupe provides fun, free entertainment for the whole family and is sure to amaze and inspire audiences with their high-energy performances that include more than 20 different acts ranging from traditional gymnastics to circus and acrobatic feats.

     Gymkana Troupe performs both men’s and women’s gymnastic apparatus routines, as well as novelty circus acts that incorporate the use of chairs, ladders and trampolines. Their exhibitions are known all over the world for showcasing high-flying acrobatic acts performed by talented college athletes.

     For additional information, call 301-790-2800, ext. 225.


HCC hosts annual easter egg hunt      Posted on: February 25, 2008
     The Student Life Committee at Hagerstown Community College is sponsoring an easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 8, beginning at 9 a.m., in the College Center on HCC’s campus. The easter egg hunt is free and open to the public, but families need to register in advance with the number of children participating, as well as their ages.

     The children will be divided into three age groups: infant to 4 year olds, 5 to 8 year olds, and 9 to 12 year olds. Participants need to bring their own container for eggs. Parents and family members are also encouraged to bring their own cameras to get photos of their children with the Easter Bunny. Please park in the front parking lots on campus.

     To register, call 301-790-2800, ext. 225, by Wednesday, March 5.

     In case of inclement weather, please check HCC’s homepage at http://www.hagerstowncc.edu or call 301-790-2800, ext. 225 to find out if the event is still being held.


Executive Entrepreneurship Seminar Series Continues       Posted on: February 25, 2008
     This spring, the Technical Innovation Center (TIC) at Hagerstown Community College will offer the second part of its seminar series addressing the major issues which all entrepreneurs face, from starting their business to handling opportunities and challenges that come with growth. All seminars will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in the TIC, conference room 208.

     Seminar topics include:
     Tuesday, March 4 - Managing Prices Strategically
     Tuesday, April 1 - The Role of Debt in Company Performance
     Tuesday, May 6 - How to Manage Growth Successfully
     Tuesday, June 3 - Creating Business Alliances
     The deadline to register for a seminar is the Friday prior to its start date. The cost for each seminar is $5, which includes materials and refreshments.

     For more information and to register, call 301-790-2800, ext. 399.


Real estate investing courses offered through HCC      Posted on: February 25, 2008
      Hagerstown Community College Center for Continuing Education will conduct a series of seminars for real estate investors in Washington County. The seminar series includes:

      Landlord Crash Course – Wednesday, March 12, 6 to 9 p.m.
     This is an introductory course on being a landlord in Washington County. Topics include leases, lead paint laws, evictions, and code enforcement. Cost is $40.

      Successful Real Estate Investing – Tuesday, March 25, 6 to 9 p.m.
     Find out how to create wealth by investing in real estate. This course reviews the fundamentals of safe and successful real estate investing and is taught by local investor and realtor Steve Powell. Cost is $45.

      Landlord Laws for Washington County – Wednesday, April 16, 6 to 9 p.m.
     This course is devoted exclusively to legal questions faced by landlords in Washington County and is taught by Russ Robinson, III. Cost is $49.

      The Business of Being a Landlord – Wednesday, April 30, 6 to 9 p.m.
     Joe Mullenax of Allegany Business Consulting discusses the tax advantages of rental properties and implication of tax laws for landlords, incorporation benefits, and record keeping tips. Cost is $45.

      All courses are held at the HCC Valley Mall Training Center. To register, call 301-790-2800, ext. 236.

HCC announces seminars for 14th Annual Flower & Garden Show      Posted on: February 20, 2008
     The Hagerstown Community College Alumni Association announces its seminar schedule for the HCC Alumni Association’s 14th Annual Flower & Garden Show to be held in the College’s Athletic, Recreation, and Community Center on Saturday, March 15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
      Demonstrations will be held throughout both days. In addition, Saturday’s seminars are:
     9:30 a.m. - “Tree Planting 101,” by Tim Evans, Family Tree Nursery
     10:30 a.m. - “Yoga in and out of the Garden,” by Simone Heurich, Flowering Heart Yoga
     11:30 a.m. - “Healthy Cooking with Herbs” by Madeline Wadja, Willow Pond Farm
     12:30 p.m. - “Low Input Lawn Care,” by Jeff Semler, Maryland Cooperative Extension, Wash. Co.
     1:30 p.m. - “Gardening for Hummingbirds,” by Annette Ipsan, Univ. of MD Cooperative Extension Educator, Bartlett Tree Experts
     2:30 p.m. - “Shave or a Haircut? Tree and Shrub Pruning for Health and Beauty,” by Dan Yates, Bartlett Tree Experts
     3:30 p.m. - “The Gardens at Hagerstown Community College,” by Sandy Scott & Judy Kofoet, Friends of Hagerstown Community College Gardens Club

     Sunday’s seminars are:
     11:30 a.m. - “Celebrating Spring with Fresh Flowers,” by Troy Gifft, TG Florists & Garden Center
     12:30 p.m. - “Honey Bees: More Important than People Think,” by Carl Kahkonen, Hagerstown Valley Apian Society
     1:30 p.m. - “Tea in the Garden” by Judy Larkin, The Tea Lady
     2:30 p.m. - “Dried Flowers: Growing, Picking, and Preserving,” by Rose Dillner, Carriage House at Blythstead
     3:30 p.m. - “Sharpening Your Garden Tools,” by Tom Law, retired carpenter
      For information on the flower and garden show, contact Lisa Stewart at 301-790-2800, ext. 346.


HCC to offer seminar on trauma care      Posted on: February 18, 2008
     Hagerstown Community College, in collaboration with Washington County Hospital, is offering a full-day seminar entitled Topics in Trauma Care. It will be held on Thursday, March 6, from 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Robinwood Medical Center, suite 142.

     Topics will include initial stabilization of head injuries, the “golden hour,” use of x-rays in the evaluation process, glucose management in trauma care and designer/club drugs.

     Continuing education credits will be provided. For a complete listing, visit www.hagerstowncc.edu/coned/seminars. The seminar fee is $75 for the general public and $59 for Washington County Health System employees. To register or learn more, contact HCC at 301-790-2800, ext 236.


HCC to offer seminar for eye-care professionals      Posted on: February 18, 2008
     Hagerstown Community College, in collaboration with Allegany Optical, is offering a full-day professional eye-care seminar on Sunday, March 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Kepler Theater at HCC.

     Topics include ocular allergy, advance contact lens materials and products, glaucoma management, the treatment of exudative AMD and the use of steroids in eye care.

     The seminar fee is $89, which includes continental breakfast, lunch and six COPE credits. To register or learn more, contact HCC at 301-790-2800, ext 236.


HCC professional seminar to discuss hip and knee treatment      Posted on: February 18, 2008
     Hagerstown Community College is offering a full-day seminar entitled Therapeutic Treatment of the Arthritic Knee and Hip on Friday, March 14, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Kepler Theater at HCC.

     Discussion will include a review of knee and hip anatomy and biomechanics, normal and abnormal anatomy, common orthopedic conditions, diagnostic testing and surgical and non-surgical options.

     Continuing education credits will be provided for physical therapists, occupational therapists, chiropractors, massage therapists, radiographers and nurses. For a complete listing of available CEUs, visits www.hagerstowncc.educoned/seminars. The seminar fee is $99. To register or learn more, contact HCC at 301-790-2800, ext 236.


HCC Alumni Association hosting trips to Philadelphia Flower Show & NYC      Posted on: February 18, 2008
     The Hagerstown Community College Alumni Association is hosting two spring bus trips. On Wednesday, March 5, the group will visit the Philadelphia Flower Show. The bus leaves HCC at 7:30 a.m. and returns at 9:30 p.m. The cost is $65 per person, which includes round trip bus transportation, show admission tickets, bus snack bags, drinks and door prizes.

     On Saturday, April 26, the group will visit New York City. The bus leaves HCC at 6:30 a.m. and returns at 11 p.m. The cost is $50 for current HCC Alumni Association members and $60 for all others. It includes round trip bus transportation, bus snack bags, drinks and door prizes.

     The trips are open to the public. Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, contact Lisa Stewart, alumni coordinator, at 301-790-2800, ext. 346.


Paul Skyland to offer free lunchtime performance at HCC       Posted on: February 18, 2008
     Paul Skyland, a songwriter and performing artist, will give a free lunchtime concert at Hagerstown Community College on Tuesday, March 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the College Center.

     His acoustic guitar is complemented by what critics have referred to as his “golden voice.” His Web site is www.paulskyland.com. For information on the HCC event, call 301-790-2800, ext. 225.

HCC unveils its new biotechnology facility      Posted on: February 14, 2008
     State and county officials helped dedicate the new biotechnology labs addition to the Technical Innovation Center (TIC) at Hagerstown Community College on Tuesday. The 4,000 square-foot facility includes 11 private wet labs and one common lab for lease by start-up biotech and life science firms.

      “This is a huge boost to the area’s economic development efforts,” said HCC President Guy Altieri. “This type of facility greatly enhances HCC’s role in providing training and support for start-up businesses that will bring more high-skill, high-wage jobs to the county.”

      Greg Grillo, president of Nanolytics, LLC, signed the first lease agreement following the dedication. Chris Marschner, manager of the TIC, said three other agreements are pending. He expects the facility to be fully leased by the end of June.

      Funding for the $1.3 million project came from the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED), the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) and the Washington County Board of County Commissioners. Construction began in July 2007 and concluded in February.

      According to Marschner, the new biotech start-up companies will serve as a nucleus for the life science industry within Washington County. “This cluster of activity will provide economic development officials with a visible presence to reference when recruiting larger life science firms to the area,” he said.

     “This extraordinary facility is the cornerstone in building the economy of tomorrow in Washington County,” said David Edgerley, secretary of the Maryland DBED. “The county commissioners, the college and the Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission should be commended for supporting this impressive project.”

      “TEDCO is pleased to support the continued growth and success of the TIC at HCC,” said John Wasilisin, vice president and chief operating officer of TEDCO. “The new wet lab space is a valuable asset to the life sciences economy in Washington County and western Maryland.”

     To further assist in the effort, HCC officials developed a related biotechnology curriculum that began in the fall of 2007. Students have the option to earn a certificate or degree in biotechnology at HCC and participate in internship opportunities available in the new wet labs facility.

      “The ability to provide students with internships on campus is a big benefit,” said Melanie Ulrich, lead biotechnology instructor. “Internships are key to getting jobs in this field.”

      HCC’s TIC is a full-service business incubator that fosters the growth of new and expanding businesses by providing access to advanced technologies, business development resources and collaborative opportunities. An integral part of its mission is to create and retain high-quality employment opportunities for HCC’s students and the quad-state community.

HCC to offer classes at Fort Ritchie      Posted on: February 6, 2008
     Hagerstown Community College will offer classes at Fort Ritchie at Cascade, beginning March 17. The classes are open to the public and include courses for college credit, as well as continuing education classes.

     Credit classes include English Composition on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 to 3:45 p.m., Personal Health on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 8:15 p.m., Intro to Information Technology on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 8:45 p.m., and General Psychology on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 8:45 p.m.

     Continuing education classes include senior adult computer classes, hands-on Excel seminars, genealogy classes, and mortgage brokerage classes. Credit and non-credit classes will be offered each spring, summer, and fall semesters. HCC plans to offer future courses based on community demand.

     For more information, log on to www.hagerstowncc.edu/fortritchie or contact Emily Hollins at 301-739-8858 or hollinse@hagerstowncc.edu

HCC to offer course in assessment of post-traumatic stress      Posted on: February 6, 2008
     Hagerstown Community College, in collaboration with Brook Lane Health Services, is offering a three-hour seminar entitled Assessment and Management of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. It will be held on Friday, February 22, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, in the Kepler Theater at HCC.

     This seminar will examine the causes of PTSD, signs and symptoms, diagnosis criteria, and cognitive and behavioral interventions to help manage symptoms. Continuing education credits will be provided for social workers, psychologists, counselors/therapists and nurses.

     The seminar fee is $39 for the general public and $35 for Brook Lane staff members. To register or learn more, contact HCC at 301-790-2800, ext 236.


State grant aids those interested in childcare careers      Posted on: January 30, 2008
     The Bright Futures Program through the Maryland State Department of Education offers a unique opportunity for childcare providers or people interested in becoming a senior staff childcare provider. Selected candidates must possess the motivation and skills that will assist them in successfully completing the childcare courses offered and will go on to work in family or center-based early education programs.

     Candidates may enroll in up to three pre-service training courses (credit or non-credit at Hagerstown Community College) at no cost to the participant. Candidates must live in Maryland or work in a licensed child care/preschool program in the state of Maryland. Prerequisites are high school diploma, G.E.D. or current enrollment in high school child development courses, and any prerequisite required by an individual community college for credit courses (e.g. English or reading).

     To apply for the Bright Futures Program, contact Paula Davis, program manager, at 301-790-2800, ext.604, or email davisp@hagerstowncc.edu.


HCC Alumni Flower and Garden Show      Posted on: January 24, 2008
     The Hagerstown Community College Alumni Association will present the tri-state area’s largest and most extensive floral event, the 14th annual Flower and Garden Show, on Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16 in the College’s Athletic, Recreation, and Community Center. This year’s theme is “Celebrate Spring!”

     The event will be held on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A variety of vendors will take part in the show, named as one of the area’s premier events. Show participants include experts in nurseries, lawn and garden equipment, pottery and statuary, landscaping, tree services, stone products, herbs and violets, pools, spas, outdoor furniture, florists, wild bird products, and natural gourmet gifts from the garden.

     Seminars and demonstrations on a variety of gardening topics will be held continuously throughout both days of the event. In addition, area garden clubs will set up displays and two quilt raffles will be held. Visitors are encouraged to bring their children to enjoy the gardening and activity area for kids. Lunch and snacks will be available at the Garden Café.
     Admission is $4 for adults and free for children under 12. Proceeds benefit the HCC Alumni Amphitheater.

     For additional information, call Lisa Stewart at 301-790-2800, ext. 346.


HCC to offer course in estimating for builders and contractors      Posted on: January 23, 2008
     Hagerstown Community College will offer an introductory course in light construction estimating for building and remodeling contractors. The course will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 6 to 9 p.m., from March 3 through April 16 on the campus of HCC.

      The course is taught by trades instructor Ray Harbaugh, who teaches manual and computer methods of estimating with a focus on customizing the process to the student’s particular trade/business requirements. Practical exercises will be prov

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