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 Alumni Spotlight
Perserverance Prevails for Command Sergeant Cambareri
Persevere is exactly what Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Henry P. Cambareri did when it came to his post-secondary education. Forty-six years after he first began his college education, and after nearly 27 years of military service, Cambareri finished his degree.
"The online program [at Hocking College] was a perfect fit for me as I live in Parma, located in Northeast Ohio," Cambareri said. "I found the online program challenging, but rewarding, and I could work at my own pace. The Hocking Military Program allowed me college credits for some of my previous education, military and civilian, and I was able to complete my course of study in a relatively short amount of time."
Shortly after graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps/United States Marine Corps Reserve with a six-year commitment.
After release from active duty at Camp Lejeune North Carolina, he returned home in USMC Reserve status and sought employment. He was hired by the Ohio Bell Telephone Company as a Cable Splicer, and he worked his way up through the ranks of the telephone company (Ohio Bell, Ameritech, SBC and AT&T) to middle management with Ohio-area responsibilities.
"After my six-year commitment was up with the Marines, I enlisted in the United States Army Reserves to continue serving my country," Cambareri said. He stayed with the U.S. Army Reserves for 20 years, 10 months and 16 days. His total military time amounted to 26 years, 10 months and 16 days.
"During my Marine, Army and telephone company career, I took advantage of every educational opportunity available to me. I was fortunate enough to do very well and attained the highest rank possible for an enlisted soldier, Command Sergeant Major," said Cambareri. "I considered it an honor to serve my country during the Vietnam era, Panama, Grenada and the first Gulf war."
Between his graduation from high school and when he left for military active duty in the Marines, he attended Cuyahoga Community College for a very brief time. Forty-six years later, "When I retired from the telephone company, my wife urged me to finish college of some type. My son, Mitchell, is a graduate of Hocking College, so attending Hocking seemed logical for me," Cambareri said.
"I would recommend Hocking to any current military, veteran or military retiree," said Cambareri. "In addition to the course of study being very well planned, I found that the college administration and professors were always available and extremely helpful. I am so impressed with the program that I am going to seek a dual degree."
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 Hot Glass at Hocking
Interested in glass blowing? The new hot glass studio in the Visual Arts Center on Hocking College main campus (formerly Holl Lab), will host a public open house on October 18, 2012 from 5 - 7 p.m.
The open house will highlight the new hot glass studio and provide glass blowing demonstrations, presentations and tours throughout the evening. Refreshments will also be provided.
Hocking College is the only two-year college in the state, and the only college in the region, with a hot glass studio. Glass is one of three specializations offered to Art, Design and Marketing program majors.
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 2012 Health and Nursing Job Fair
The 2012 Health and Nursing Job Fair is planned for Wednesday, October 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Student Center Multiplex.
The job fair is for students and alumni in the following fields:
- Culinary and Dietary Management
- Fitness Management
- Massage Therapy
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Records / Health Information Management
- Nursing - RN and LPN
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- Surgical / Operating Room Technology
The event will allow students and/or alumni to talk to businesses about potential employment opportunities. Students are encouraged to bring an updated resume and be prepared to speak with representatives about their qualifications and interests.
Please encourage students and/or alumni to attend the event so they can check out the job opportunities waiting for them.
For questions, contact Giles Lee at 740.753.6539. Students can also visit collegecentral.com/hockingcollege for more employment information and tips for obtaining a job.
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Student Photography Exhibition Opens
Hocking College student photography is now on exhibition through October 20 at the Hocking College Art Gallery on 30 Public Square in Nelsonville. The exhibition features photography by second-year students in the Hocking College Art Design & Marketing Program.
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 Our First Annual Homecoming is this Weekend!
There's still room available to join us for the First Annual Hocking College Homecoming on October 6, from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. For a list of activities at this FREE, family-friendly event, visit the Hocking College Homecoming Registration link below. Everyone is invited to join us, regardless of whether or not you are a Hocking College alum. Feel free to also bring your family. We only ask that you register using the link below so we can plan the food and amenities.
Hocking College Homecoming Registration
We're also looking for several volunteers to help with set-up, day of the event, and clean-up. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Libby Villavicencio at ext. 6088.
For additional information, visit the event page on the Hocking College website, or follow the Hocking College Alumni Association on Facebook for updates.
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Franklin University Offers Faculty & Staff Discount
The partnership between Hocking College and Franklin University extends beyond just our students. As a Hocking College faculty and staff member, you can also receive benefits to advance your goals through free professional development opportunities and an exclusive Tuition Reduction Program. You'll receive a 15% discount for undergraduate courses, and a 10% discount for all graduate programs. If you've been thinking about broadening your skills and furthering your education, take advantage of this valuable opportunity. Take courses online, around your own schedule.
Franklin offers nine graduate programs, including four new ones launching this winter. To learn more, contact Franklin University representative Samantha Shear with questions at 1.877.341.6300 x 6051 or samantha.shear@franklin.edu.
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 Reminder: Outfit Your Classroom and Office at the "Yard Sale"
Ready to upgrade your office or classroom furniture? Look no further than the Hocking College "Yard Sale" for surplus inventory. Visit the Student Center Multiplex anytime from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on October 10 - 11, 2012.
Hocking College employees will be able to select items for their campus office or classroom. Surplus items include desks, chairs, office accessories, filing cabinets, bookshelves and tables.
The "Yard Sale" is a great opportunity to upgrade or select new items for your office or classroom, at no charge to you or the college. All items will be delivered to your campus office or classroom, with the items they are replacing hauled away, upon request. Please note: All items MUST remain on Hocking College Campus.
For any questions, contact Anita Weisenbach at 740.753.7037.
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Mission
Hocking College provides a unique, innovative, and quality education in a supportive experience- based learning environment, preparing students for employment and transfer education opportunities, while teaching the value of lifelong learning, promoting diversity and developing citizens who are engaged in their local and global communities.
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Industrial Ceramics Engineering Technology Program Featured on Blog
Congratulations to our Industrial Ceramics program, which was recently featured on Ceramic Tech Today: ACerS Ceramic Materials, Applications, & Business Blog, a project of The American Ceramic Society. The blog referred to the Industrial Ceramics program at Hocking as a "gem of a program," and we agree!
You can view the article here on the ACerS website.
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