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Hocking College Students Named to All-Ohio Team
Four Hocking College students, two from Logan Campus, one from Perry Campus and one from main campus, were named to the All-Ohio Academic Team for the 2013-2014 academic year by the Phi Theta Kappa national honor society.
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Autumn Congrove of New Marshfield was one of only ten students named to the All-Ohio Academic First Team. Congrove is in the Advanced Energy program and hopes to transfer on to obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. Her goal is to encourage young people to consider solutions to problems we face through science and technology in hopes to improve our outlook on the future.
The remaining three Hocking students were named to the All-Ohio Third Academic team, including Kiara Ivory, Daniel Parker, and Steve Shatz.
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Kiara Ivory, of Cleveland, is in the Early Childhood Education Program planning to be an elementary math teacher. She maintains a 3.86 GPA while being involved in many campus organizations including Student Government, Hocking Proud, Diversity Club and Hip-Hop Dance Club.
Daniel Parker of New Lexington has obtained a 3.98 GPA as an Accounting major at the Perry Campus. His career goal is to become a CPA, but for now he remains an active member of Phi Theta Kappa while working with admissions and fundraising at Hocking.
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Steve Shatz of Logan has achieved a 4.0 GPA while studying Industrial Ceramics Engineering Technology at the Logan Campus of Hocking College. He is currently involved in Phi Theta Kappa, Fairfield County 211 and recruitment events at Hocking. Shatz plans to eventually be an engineer in the ceramics field.
The students will be recognized at the 2014 All-Ohio Academic Team Luncheon on April 30, 2014 at the Ohio Statehouse Atrium. The All-Ohio Academic Team program provides statewide recognition and cash scholarships to outstanding two-year college students. Winners are selected based on academic performance, demonstration of leadership and community service involvement. |
 Hocking College Awards NASP Tournament Scholarships
Hocking College was honored to award scholarships to the top individual high school finishers of the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Ohio State Tournament held at Franklin County Veterans Memorial on Friday, February 28, 2014.
Coordinated by the ODNR Division of Wildlife, the tournament engaged 680 schools, consisting of a total of 1,606 archers from 83 teams across Ohio. Teams and individuals were separated into elementary, middle school and high school divisions. The top five teams and individuals were recognized from each division, with the overall top competitors receiving a package from Cabelas, as well as a Morrell arrow target.
Hocking College offered scholarships to the first, second and third place individual high school finishers resulting in six winners from four high schools. The first place winners include Amelia Bartenschlag of Philo High School, and Dominic Pletcher of Maysville High School. The second place spot went to Paige Phillips and Bobby Rice of Meigs High School with third place being awarded to April Bartenschlag of Philo High School, and Jason Trickett of Tri-Valley High School.
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 Art Gallery Presents Paintings by Steve Ward
The Hocking College Art Gallery will feature an exhibition of Paintings by Steve Ward beginning on March 17 with an opening reception on March 28, 2014 from 6-9 p.m. at the Hocking College Art Gallery during Nelsonville Historic Square's Final Friday.
The exhibit will feature work from The Myrtle Creek Paintings collection depicting scenes of terrestrial alien visitation. Ward's paintings express various aspects of other worldly events taking place, from the fleeting moment of a UFO sighting to the varied reactions of the onlookers, who range from a man in a tin foil hat to a meandering cow. With dark tones balanced by humorous absurdity, viewers will experience feelings of both fear and amusement.
Steve Ward currently resides in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He received his Masters of Fine Arts from Southern Illinois University and went on to teach art in various locations. He continues to show his work both regionally and nationally.
The exhibition runs through April 11, 2014. The gallery is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 12-5 p.m. |
 Students Awarded Froberg Scholarship
Autumn Congrove of New Marshfield and Daniel Bender of Logan were awarded the M. Laird and Charisann Froberg Scholarship for the Hocking College School of Engineering Technology 2013-14 academic year.
Congrove's dream is to become an engineer. Her goal is to obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering upon graduation from Hocking College. Congrove would like to use her training in science and technology to encourage young people to consider some of the problems we face and engage them in thinking of ways to improve our outlook for the future.
Bender chose Hocking College because of its Industrial Ceramics Engineering Technology program. He has confidence that this school will help fulfill his goals in his career in the same way it has helped many others in the past. Bender is an intern at Superior Fibers. He was also awarded the J.R. Hooper Academic Scholarship.
The M. Laird and Charisann Froberg Scholarship was established to help with educational expenses for students studying Industrial Ceramics at Hocking College. The Frobergs were long-time supporters of the Hocking College Industrial Ceramics program, and Laird held 23 patents in the glass fiber and glass furnace area.
Recipients are chosen based on academic performance, potential contribution to the local economy and financial need.
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 Red Cross Hosts Fifth Annual Dancing with the Athens Stars
It's time again for Athens County to get ready to get down for the fifth annual Dancing with the Athens Stars competition, a fundraiser for the American Red Cross of Southeastern Ohio, to be held on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Stuart's Opera House in Nelsonville.
This year's Dancing with the Athens Stars invites nine local celebrities to pair up with dancing professionals and compete against one another through a series of dance routines. A panel of judges, as well as audience members, vote to determine who will advance to the finals and eventually be crowned champion.
Nate Perez, Hocking College Student Center Office Coordinator, was honored after receiving the title of Dancing with the Athens Stars Champion in last year's competition. This year he will have the opportunity to pass his crown to the new Athens dancing champ. Also from the Hocking College community, Giles Lee, Director of Co-Curricular Education, will be serving as a judge at this year's competition.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Tickets and votes can be purchased by calling the American Red Cross Southeastern Ohio chapter at 740.593.5273, or by contacting Joni Hodgson at 740.707.8004 or Cindy Oremus at 740.591.8287. Money raised from the event will fund disaster services provided in Athens, Gallia, Meigs and Vinton counties. |
 Goodsearch to Raise Funds for Student Emergency Fund
Goodsearch donates money to your favorite cause when you search the internet, shop online or dine out at local restaurants. Goodsearch.com donates a penny per search to your cause. The website is very easy to use; it's free and turns simple everyday actions into a way to make the world a better place. Please sign up today to help support Hocking College students. Visit www.goodsearch.com to get started, and select "Hocking College Foundation" as your charity of choice. |
 Campus Greens Offers Spring Lunch and Learn Workshop
The Campus Greens Department/Greenhouse Operations are offering another chance to get away from the cold and into the color at their "Lunch and Learn" workshop being held Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at the Tri-County Career Center Greenhouse from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Those who attend will be educated on garden layout, composition and size, as well as, the differences on raised beds versus in-ground beds. A how and why on composting will also be explained with a potato bin garden demonstration. Those who didn't get the chance to plant vegetable seeds at the prior Lunch and Learn will be offered the opportunity again. Remember to bring your lunch and take part in an afternoon of gardening inspiration.
Please RSVP to Andrew Freeman at freemana7003@hocking.edu by March 31.
Check out http://campusgreensgardens.blogspot.com/ and stay updated on Campus Green Department news, plus learn gardening tips, see photos and more! |
 Hocking Graduate Finds Success in Medical Field
Bryn Smathers, an MRI Technologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, owes much of his success in the medical field to Sinclair's Distance Learning Program that he was able to attend through Hocking College. He states that his journey has been "an adventure, to say the least."
Knowing from a young age that he wanted to pursue a career in the medical field, Smathers jumped into his education at Hocking, not only for its close-to-home location, but for the no-nonsense feel he sensed it possessed. Smathers graduated from Hocking in December of 2011 with a degree in Radiologic Technology. He immediately went on to complete his certificate in advanced imaging in MRI at Kettering College of Medical Arts.
Inspired by his brother, who has received annual MRIs of his brain since he was three years old due to a disorder called neurofibromatosis, Smathers has developed a strong passion for his career and hopes to continue to one day help his brother and others like him.
He dedicates much of his success to Hocking, as the skills he learned during his time here have served as the base structure of his career. He expressed his appreciation for the instructors at Hocking by saying, " I felt like they were serving us, not just there to put their time in for the day." Smathers is grateful for the experiences he had at Hocking and is excited to continue his journey.
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 It's Showcase Time!
The time has come to showcase what your department has to offer to prospective students. The Spring Showcase agenda for 2014 has been confirmed and showcases will begin Wednesday, March 19 and end Friday, April 25.
- Wednesday, March 19 - Hospitality (The Inn)
- Thursday, March 20 - Health & Nursing
- Friday, March 21- Public Safety Services
- Thursday, March 27 - Arts, Business & Information Technologies
- Friday, March 28 - Engineering (Logan Campus)
- Friday, April 25 - Natural Resources (Lake Snowden)
The following general agenda will be modified for each location:
9:30 a.m.
Registration at Student Center
9:45 a.m.
Welcome & HC Videos at Student Center
10:00 a.m.
Campus Tours
10:45 a.m.
Department Showcase Hands-On Activity (Staff arrive at 10:30)
11:45 a.m.
Complimentary Lunch
12:30 p.m.
Optional Housing Tours
For questions, contact anyone in the admissions office: Admissions Front Desk, ext. 7050; Dan Yeatts, ext. 7081; Crystal Howard, ext. 7053; Elaine Reid, ext. 6462; Jana Willan, ext. 7055; and Mike Belcher, ext. 6161.
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 Student Appreciation Day in Financial Aid
During the month of March, students have the opportunity to participate in events hosted by the Financial Aid Department to earn points and win prizes. The more points earned, the greater the chance of winning the grand prize, an iPad mini! Student Appreciation Day
Students should stop by the Financial Aid Department today March 17 for treats and a chance to enter their name in a drawing for a free lunch and other prizes! Students who stop by the Financial Aid Office on Student Appreciation Day will receive a free Game Time Basketball Back Pack, while supplies last. They will also earn 10 points for stopping by. Winners will be announced at 4 p.m. that day.
FAFSA FiestaStudents can join Financial Aid for the FAFSA Fiesta on Friday, March 28, 4 - 6 p.m. in the Student Services Concourse in Light Hall for tacos in a bag and help with the FAFSA, if needed. Students earn 20 points for attending this event. This event is the last opportunity to win a prize and enter the Grand Prize Drawing for an iPad mini. Students can also bring a copy of their FAFSA Confirmation Page for 2014-2015 to the Financial Aid Department and get 5 points. Prizes include free lunches, Hocking gear and the grand prize is a new iPad mini. Read more about March Madness here. Questions? Email or call Financial Aid at 740.753.7061. |
 Join Live Healthy Appalachia to Celebrate Nutrition Month
Jump-start a healthier you by celebrating National Nutrition Month this March and embrace this year's theme, "Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right." Check out tips and recipes for living healthy and eating right at eatright.org. Also take advantage of the Healthy Celebrations Guide for healthy, fun and kid-friendly snacks.
Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP)
 The Athens Community CHIP will offer events from info sessions to potlucks throughout this spring to educate and encourage a healthy lifestyle throughout the area.
CHIP is a scientifically proven lifestyle intervention program that can prevent, arrest, and even reverse today's most common diseases. This community-based program helps participants make lasting lifestyle changes followed by on-going support. CHIP is conducted worldwide in churches, community organizations, and corporations and led by certified facilitators and trained volunteers.
Visit the Athens CHIP website for a list of information sessions allowing an opportunity to learn more about CHIP and to register for classes.
Cooking Matters
Learn to shop smart with the help of Share Our Strength's Cooking Matters program. As part of the No Kid Hungry campaign, participants will learn tips and skills on using nutrition information to cook delicious, affordable and healthier meals. Cooking Matters at the Store tours will be offered to provide families with hands-on experience on how to shop for nutritional and affordable groceries.
The next Cooking Matters at the Store tour will be held at Athens Walmart on Monday, March 31, 2014 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Please contact Miranda@livehealthyappalachia.org, or call 740.856.6100 with any questions, as well as to reserve a spot for events. Visit Live Health Appalachia website for additional information.
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Reminder: Spring Semester STARS to be Held March 20
All members of the Hocking College community are invited to the STARS ceremony on March 20 at 7 p.m. in the Hocking College Student Center to celebrate Dean's List recipients from autumn semester, hear the latest on PTK Honors Society and applaud outstanding contributions to our campus and community.
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 Reminder: Hocking College Career Fair This Wednesday
Because of the weather, the Hocking College Career Fair has been rescheduled and will now take place on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Student Center multiplex. All students, especially those in their final term, and alumni are welcome to attend. Faculty should encourage student attendance and, if possible, consider utilizing class time to ensure the students' benefit. All of the details can be found here. Job seekers do not need to pre-reigster. All candidates should dress professionally and bring plenty of resumes to distribute to employers. Contact Stacy Strauss with any questions.
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 Reminder: Annual 5K and Pump & Run Registration Open
The Hocking College Fitness Management students will host the Second Annual Pump & Run and 5K/1 Mile Fun Walk at Hocking College on Saturday, April 5, 2014.
The 5K/1 Mile Fun Walk is a traditional 3.1-mile course through the Hocking College campus. The race begins at 8 a.m. with registration beginning at 7 a.m. The participants will be separated into age groups, and the top three male and female of each age group will receive a ribbon. The top three overall male and female winners will receive a medal.
The Pump & Run will begin with registration at 8 a.m. followed by the race at 9 a.m. This event requires participants to complete a 1.5-mile run after performing a maximum number of bench press repetitions. For each repetition completed, 10 seconds will be deducted from their run time. Pump & Run participants will be separated by age, gender and weight. Ribbons and medals will also be awarded to winners.
Registration cost for Hocking students, alumni and employees is $15, while the cost for all other participants is $20. If registering for both events, the cost is $25. Registration forms are available here:
Pump & Run Registration
5K Registration
For any questions on either of these events, please contact Bill Finnearty at 740.753.6533 or finneartyw@hocking.edu.
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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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School of Natural Resources Hosts "Wide-Awake Wednesday"The School of Natural Resources showed off their creativity through a baking contest with a little twist, held on Wednesday, March 5, 2014.
Faculty and staff were asked to bring in their best baked goods, and were required to relate it back to their program. The baked goods ranged from scat cookies to mud pies displaying the faculty's fun and creative participation.
Students then were given the opportunity to taste test and vote on each of their professor's creations. They were also given their choice of coffee, hot chocolate or tea, served by the Student Affairs Coordinator, Amy Roe and Dean of Natural Resources, Ken Bowald.
Winning the contest and the Wide-Awake Wednesday Sparkling Silver Spatula Award were Jim and Stephanie Downs of the Forestry Program for their donut holes decorated as acorns.
The school would like to congratulate the winners and thank all who participated!
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