Join us on December 6th for a free turkey dinner and some delicious desserts with a holiday theme from around the world. This event takes place from 4 - 7 p.m. in the Light Dining Hall. Happy Holidays!

This fall, the Hocking College Student Center turned 10 years old. The expanded $11 million Student Center opened in 2002 after a year and half of construction, with a concert by singer Ricky Skaggs.

Over the years, we have expanded the free weights area, added more cardio options and more Cybex strength machines. The Construction Management - Electrical students have helped provide stations for laptop connections. A video gaming area was added at the request of students. There are more aerobic classes and a club room has been added.

In the early days, weekday average usage was estimated at about 300 people. This number increased greatly when  North and Downour Halls opened. Average daily usage is now more than 1,000 people.

Those of us who have been around for a while agree that the biggest improvement has been the addition of curtains to the Multiplex, which makes it more useable for sports, adds a gaming area and provides a stage that can be used for various events.

The Student Center has become home to many events including Smart Start, STARS, commencement for both Hocking College and Tri-County, health fairs, job fairs and a variety of community events.

But, as times have changed, some things have been removed from the Student Center. At one point in time the Student Center housed a pay phone and an ATM. The move away from cash and the popularity of cell phones turned both into a waste of space.

In recent years, the Construction Management Concrete class has given us new outdoor areas to use and Landscape Management students have added a beautiful patio, flower beds and an exciting entrance to our 18-hole disc golf course.

As we look to the future, we hope to landscape more areas, add a beach area at the rear of the building with a sand volleyball court and camp fire area. More bike racks and a tent-like structure over the tennis courts are also possibilities. Use of Student Center computers seems to have peeked, as increasingly students are using their own laptops and tablets.

We look forward to the next ten years!

During November, a group from Student Government headed to Staten Island, New York for a Hurricane Relief trip and helped with the recovery efforts.

Would you like to participate in Hocking College decisions? Would you like to let Hocking administrators and faculty know how you feel about different issues on campus? Would you like to be involved in the planning of events and activities? Come to the next meeting of Student Government on January 11, 2013 at 12:30 p.m. in the Student Center lobby.
 
The Mission of Student Government is to identify and address campus, local, statewide, nationwide and global issues.

Ready to win a Kindle Fire? We want to celebrate 80% of our students returning for spring semester, and you are invited!

Come to the Student Center from 2 - 4 p.m. on December 12 for a "Dress Like the 80s" Costume Party!  At the party, we'll have a contest to give a Kindle Fire to the person who has the best 80s costume, courtesy of the Hocking College Foundation.  We'll also have free pizza to celebrate our 80%!

And, by the way, have you registered yet for spring semester?  Don't delay!  We still have a few free "80%" t-shirts remaining for the first 1,500 students who register.  Simply register online, at your department, or finalize your registration at the Cashier and Records Office, and get your coupon for a free "80%" t-shirt.

Other reasons to register before winter break?

• Any financial aid eligible returning student who is in good standing and registers prior to December 14 will receive their overage check in the second week of classes, on January 17!
• Get the first choice class time/schedule for classes that fill quickly.
• You can quickly register on WebAdvisor before December 14, without making immediate payment. (Just make sure you either have paid in full, enrolled in the Payment Plan or have financial aid in place by January 2, or you'll be de-registered.

Questions about registration? Talk to your faculty advisor, student affairs coordinator or your department.  We look forward to welcoming you back for spring semester.

Monday - Friday: Climbing Wall, 12 - 9 p.m.

Saturday/Sunday: Climbing Wall Open, 12 - 6 p.m.

Tuesday: Roll Clinic, Pool, 7 - 9 p.m.

Wednesday: Disc Doubles, 6 - 8 p.m.

For more information, contact:
Shane West

Coordinator of Outdoor Pursuits

740.753.6541

On Thursdays, Campus Ministry will be at the Perry Campus from 9 - 11 a.m. and Logan Campus from 12 - 2 p.m.

For more information on Campus Ministry, contact Bill Bales at balesw@hocking.edu or 740.753.6104, Room 205, Student Center.

Flag football league: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 5 p.m. - Dark, Sign-Up at Student Center Front Desk

Open Soccer: Sunday, Monday and Wednesday, 7 - 9:30 p.m. , Multiplex / Shelter House

Open Basketball: Monday - Thursday, 5 - 9 p.m., Gym

Open Dodgeball: Sunday 5 - 8 p.m., Gym

Open Mat Wrestling: Tuesday - Thursday, 6 - 9 p.m., Multiplex

Open Tennis: Everyday (Supplies at Student Center Front Desk)

Join Michael Whittemore on December 10, 2012 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.  in JL 143 to stuff stockings for local kids in need.