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Student Centered
Information for students, parents and prospective students
March 2013
Community College Grads Out-Earn Bachelor's Degree Holders
According to a study by Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce, nearly 30 percent of Americans with Associate Degrees are now making more than those with Bachelor's Degrees. Read all about it!
What's Been Happening?
 
Smile-a-thon 2013
Smile-a-Thon 2013
 
Copy of Cross-Cultural Day 2013
Cross-Cultural Day 2013

 

BasketballChamps2013 

Free Community Health Fair
The Hocking College School of Nursing & School of Allied Health will promote wellness during their annual Health Fair on April 16, 2013 in the Student Center Multiplex from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Hocking students, faculty and the public are invited as participants can visit a wide range of booths, each demonstrating simple adjustments in everyday habits that can lead to healthier lifestyles. The event is planned, researched and organized by students in the Nursing, Physical Therapy Assistant, Medical Assistant, Fitness Management and Dietary Management programs.

All services are free. Students will measure blood sugar and blood pressure, target heart rate/flexibility, body fat ratios and stress levels. Information supporting the relationship of cold prevention and hand washing, smokeless tobacco and smoking cessation, drug and alcohol abuse, energy drinks, emotional care, depression and suicide, sexually transmitted disease, rape, healthy diets, cancer screening and prevention and many other health issues will also be presented.

There will be a used book sale and raffles throughout the day, both with proceeds the fund the health fair. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the day. Limited free parking will be offered to visitors in front of the Hocking College Student Center.
Collegiate Job Fair
Are you in the job market? Hocking College will host the Collegiate Job Fair on April 17, 2013 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Student Center Multiplex.

Employers who hire from all Hocking College schools will be present. This is a great opportunity to find long-term employment! We recommend  that your dress-up for the occasion, bring an up-to-date resume and come prepared to interview, if necessary.
Nelsonville Emporium T-Shirt Contest
You could win $100 plus a t-shirt with your design on it by entering the
Nelsonville Emporium T-Shirt Contest.

Please see attached flyer. Feel free to print and share with others.
Have your design worn!  Designs may include but are not limited to: Nelsonville Emporium, Historic Public Square, Athens County, Hocking Hills, artwork or your own original work.

Designs will be displayed and winners will be announced during the March 29, 2013 Final Friday from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Nelsonville Emporium.

 

Outdoor Pursuits
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.

Trip dates:
  • Tennessee Climbing Trip: March 28 - 30, 2-13 
  • Disc Golf Tournament: Two rounds of 18 holes
  • Climbing Competition: April 13
For more information, contact:
Shane West
Coordinator of Outdoor Pursuits
740.753.6541
Campus Ministry

  • Bible Study: Monday, Student Center, 9 p.m.
  • I-Fuel: Student Center, 6 p.m., Sunday, Conf Rm C
  • Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU): 8 p.m. Tuesday, Conf Rm C  
  • Listening Post: Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Student Center Lobby
For more information on Campus Ministry, contact Bill Bales at balesw@hocking.edu or 740.753.6104, Room 205, Student Center.
Sports

Softball

2013 Softball Leagues
Sign-up sheets are located at the front desk of the Student Center and are due by Tuesday, March 19.
Captains' meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 20 at 5:30 p.m. in the gymnasium.

Recreation League

Monday and Wednesday starting on March 25.

Competitive League

Tuesday and Thursday starting on March 21. 

 

Open Mat Wrestling
Monday and Wednesday, 5 - 7 p.m., Gym 
Tuesday and Thursday, 6 - 9 p.m., Sign-Up at Student Center Front Desk.

Open Soccer
Sunday, Monday and Wednesday, 7 - 9 p.m., Multiplex

Open Basketball
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 5:30 - 9 p.m., Gym
First Annual 5K
Hocking College is hosting our First Annual 5K race on Saturday, April 6, 2013. The 5K race is a traditional 3.1 mile course.  Registration for the 5K begins at 8 a.m. with the race starting at 9 a.m.

The race is divided by age groups, with awards given to the top three placers for males and females in each age group. Also a trophy/plaque will be given to the top three overall runners. All participants will receive a free t-shirt with their registration. Visit our website for more details.
Pump and Run
Hocking College is offering our First Annual Pump and Run. Registration for Pump and Run will begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 6 with weigh-ins to follow at 9 a.m. The Pump and Run will be a 1.5 mile course and each participant will perform a set of bench presses for a maximal number of repetitions, with a percent of their body weight based on age. Each repetition completed will result in a 10 second reduction from their overall 1.5 mile run time. For more information, visit our website.
About Us
If you would like to get involved in Student Centered or for more information about anything in Student Centered please contact:

Giles Lee
Prime Minister of Student Activities
Hocking College Student Center
3301 Hocking Parkway
Nelsonville, OH 45701
740.753.6539

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.
Kudos Korner
Our thanks go out to Epicurean Club and Culinary Arts students for the great food at Cross-Cultural Day and the Smile-A-Thon!
 
Good Works Walk
Good Works Walk
Clubs & Organizations
Student Services
 
 Upcoming Events
  *Located In Student Center unless otherwise stated
  
March 27
STARS
  
March 29
Good Friday
No Classes
  
April 6
  
April 16

April 17
  
  
May 30 - June 2

 

If you require special  accommodations
to participate in any campus event, please call 740.753.7107.   
Cross-Cultural Corner
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"The whole object of travel is not to set foot on foreign land; it is at last to set foot on one's own country as a

foreign land."

G.K. Chesterton

 

Interested in cross-cultural issues? Check out the
Diversity Without Division Facebook Page
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Student Government
Would you like to be a part of campus decision making, make your voice heard on campus, go on trips, attend conferences and trainings, build a resume and gain leadership experience? 

Come to the Student Government meeting, Friday at 12:30 p.m. in the Student Center.
Help Abie Loebich
Former Hocking College Ecotourism StuAbbydent 
and Outdoor Pursuits employee Abie Loebich has been hospitalized after a motorcycle accident. Please help Abie