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Hocktoberfest and  Family Weekend Hocktoberfest and Family Weekend are just a couple of weeks away! Family Weekend:
Friday - Sunday, October 3 - 5Family Weekend is a great opportunity for your family members and others to spend some time on our beautiful campus and learn a little more about life at Hocking College. Activities include a Friday evening cookout, edible crafts, a magician and inflatables on Saturday and a campus hike Sunday morning. Find more information on Family Weekend at hocking.edu/parents/familyweekend. In addition to Family Weekend festivities throughout the weekend, don't miss Hocktoberfest! HocktoberfestSaturday, October 4, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.Hocktoberfest is a FREE event filled with something for everyone. Some of the activities this year include live music, Stihl Timbersports, outdoor skill learning and demos, fishing derby, Clint Bowyer & Don Schumacher racing teams, horse drawn wagon rides, local vendors, pumpkin decorating, COSI science kiosks, Columbus Zoo wildlife demonstrations and more! Visit hocktoberfest.org for more information. See the video from last year's event here.
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Hocking College 5K Joins Hocktoberfest
The Hocking College Fitness Management program will host a 5K run on Saturday, October 4 in conjunction with Hocktoberfest. The 5K run and one-mile fun walk is organized and run by the Fitness Management program students. The race starts at 9 a.m. outside the Hocking College Student Center with registration from 7:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Registration cost is $20 for community members if paid in advance or online at www.active.com. Students and alumni preregistration fee will be $15 and can be mailed or submitted in person at the Student Center with a valid student ID. All walk-ins will be $25 for the run or walk. The 5K will wind through the Hocking College campus, with views of the beautiful fall foliage. Hocktoberfest 5K Registration FormHocktoberfest 5K Release Form
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Fittest of the Fit Competition
Calling all athletes! Hocking College will be hosting a Fittest of the Fit competition this year for any student or alumni interested in participating. The competition will take place throughout the year over a series of athletic events hosted by the Fitness Management Class of 2015. To qualify, participants must participate in three or four events hosted by the class during this academic year, including the upcoming Hocktoberfest 5K. Winners will be determined by adding scores from all the events at the end of Spring 2015 semester. The overall winner will receive a trophy, plus a special prize and designation as Hocking College's best athlete. Watch the new Fitness Events page for information on all of the fitness events this year.
 | 2013-14 winners Joel Fanti & Marikate Warren
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Nurse Hiring Event September 20
The Work Station is hosting a mini job fair focusing on the healthcare industry on Tuesday, September 30 at their facility located at 70 North Plains Road in The Plains.
The Nursing Hiring Event will include employers that hire STNAs, LPNs and RNs. Capacity is limited, so job seekers need to make a reservation before the event. To set up an appointment, contact Nancy Stotts of the Work Station at 740.677.4240.
Candidates are also reminded to bring their resume and to dress appropriately for a possible on-the-spot job interview.
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 Tailgate Planned for Hocking College Day at OU
Saturday, October 11, is Hocking College Day at Ohio University. Show your support of the Ohio University Bobcats against Bowling Green by attending Hocking College Day. Students and alumni are welcome! It is also OU Homecoming. The Hocking College Foundation will host a tailgate in Pepsi Tail-Great Park before the game. Food and beverages will be provided. Tickets are $12 per person. Email Jessie McDonald at mcdonaldj21@hocking.edu or call 740.753.7010 for tickets, or purchase your tickets online here.
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Club Training
Club training for any new or returning club leader will be held on Friday, September 26 from 2 - 3 p.m. in the Student Center, Conference Room C. For more information contact Giles Lee at leeg@hocking.edu. |
 New Arrivals
at the Bookstore
The Hocking College Bookstore has new arrivals this week.
New items include Real Tree Camo hats with orange stitching, tie-dye hats with full color Hocking College logo, and a variety of new and colorful tee shirts and v-necks such tie-dye short sleeve tees. Sizes range from small to 3XL.
Bookstore hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit soon and check out the new selection!
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Hocktoberfest Volunteers Still Needed
On October 4, Hocking College is again hosting Hocktoberfest, a weekend of family, fun, alumni and entertainment. Hocktoberfest is still in need of help for set-up and tear-down. Shifts still available:
- Thursday, October 2
- 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- 1 - 4 p.m.
Anyone who would like to volunteer, should contact Michael Whittemore, Student Affairs Coordinator, at whittemorem@hocking.edu. Your help is greatly appreciated.
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 Dell Free Tablet Offer Ends Soon
This is your last chance for one of Dell's best offers yet. Buy a Dell for $699 and above and get a free tablet ends on October 2. Who doesn't love a FREE tablet? See more current Dell offers here. Visit www.dell.com or call 800-695-8133 with your Member ID: US126609902 to take advantage of these offers. |
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Outdoor Pursuits
 Climbing WallMonday - Friday: Climbing Wall, 12 - 9 p.m. Saturday/Sunday: Climbing Wall Open, 12 - 6 p.m.
Lead Climbing on wall Wednesdays 7 - 9 p.m.
Mountain Bike Mondays: Meet at the Climbing Wall at 4 p.m., bring your own bike or borrow one.
Target Tuesdays - Archery Night: Next to the softball fields at 6 p.m.
Outdoor Pursuits events this autumn: - Paintball Scenario - September 27 - Bring your own gear or rent. Transportation provided, leaving the Student Center at 8 a.m., meet at the Climbing Wall. www.cfcpaintballarmory.com
- Coopers Rock Bouldering Trip - October 10-11, 2014
- Zaleski Backpacking Trip - November 8-9, 2014
- New River Gorge Climbing Trip - November 14-16, 2014
For more information or to sign up for trips contact: Shane WestCoordinator of Outdoor Pursuits 740.753.6541 |
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Sports
Reminder: Check out imleagues.com anytime for open sports schedules!
Flag Football LeagueIntramural Flag Football League games will be held every Monday and Wednesday at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Open Soccer
Monday, Wednesday and Sunday in the Multiplex 6 - 9 p.m.
Open Volleyball Thursday in the Multiplex 6 - 9 p.m. Open Basketball Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at the Tennis Courts 5 - 9 p.m., Tuesday in the Mulitplex 5 - 9 p.m.
Open Soccer Monday, Wednesday and Sunday in the Multiplex 6 - 8 p.m.
To register a team for Flag Football or any of the open sports, log on to imleagues.com, choose "Hocking College" as your school and create an account. Click on the "Intramurals" tab at the top, click on "Flag Football" or your desired open sport, click the "Register/Sign Up" button and choose create team. Follow the instructions to set up your team, then invite your friends to join!
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Ministries On Campus
- I-Fuel: Student Center, 7 - 9 p.m., Sundays
- Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU): Meetings will start soon, watch for details on days and location.
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Reminder: STARS Awards Noms Due
The STARS (Student Team and Academic Recognition System) Ceremony for this semester will be held November 6 at 7 p.m. in the Student Center Multiplex and will be honoring achievements from Spring and Summer Semester. We are now accepting applications for nominations in the following areas:
"Green Award"
This will be given to recognize outstanding efforts from last quarter in the area of education of sustainable, renewable and environmental issues or the implementation thereof.
"We are One Hocking" Award
This award will be given to recognize outstanding efforts from last quarter in the area Cross-Cultural Education and/or community unification.
Most Outstanding Contribution to Campus or Community Life
This award will be given to recognize a project which made a
positive impact on campus or community life last semester.
Please send nominations by e-mail to leeg@hocking.edu
Nominations should include the name of the group or person nominated and a description of the project which includes the date that the project took place and should be sent to Giles Lee by the end of September. Feel fee to include photos, video, evaluations and references in the nomination e-mail.
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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. |
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Kudos to our Landscape Management Group!
 Hocking College Landscape Management students and Campus Greens staff recently partnered with the City of Nelsonville and Rocky Brands to beautify the roundabout near Dorr Run.The students and staff planted trees and shrubs, as well as placing large granite boulders in the area. A sign will also be installed welcoming visitors to historic Nelsonville.Earlier this year, Hocking College landscape students also helped with the landscaping at the double roundabout in Logan. Great job by everyone involved in this project! |
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Clubs & Organizations
Thinking of starting a new club? Advertise here. Click on the club below for contact information.
Active Clubs:
Grants are available through the Student Center for club funding! Not seeing your club here? Let us and know and we will add it to the list. Contact Giles Lee
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Upcoming Events
*Located In Student Center unless otherwise stated
September 26
October 30
If you require special accommodations
to participate in any campus event, please call 740.753.7107.
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"No culture lives if it attempts to be exclusive" Ghandi
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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 Lobby.
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