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Counseling Center Recognized by OU Social Work Program
The Counseling Center at Hocking College recently received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Ohio University Social Work Program. For five years, the Hocking College Counseling Center has been a training site for Ohio University undergraduate and graduate social work and counseling students. Counseling Center Director Roger P. Buck, Ph.D., the clinical supervisor for these students, reports this is only part of the story of how Hocking College
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supports neighboring Ohio University. The Counseling Center has also been a training site for the Mental Health Counselor Education Department for over seven years. During this time, Buck has supervised 20 student interns from these two Ohio University programs. Eight social work students and 12 counseling students have been able to complete their internships and move on toward graduation and a career in social work and mental health counseling. Currently, the Hocking College Counseling Center has four new interns from Ohio University;
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two completing graduate degrees in Social Work, Natalie Wolfe and Sarah Finely, and two completing graduate degrees in Community Counseling, Bilal Kalkan and Paige Stretton. Full time Counseling Center staff include Director Roger Buck, counselors Kathleen Kutsko and Judy Wymer, and administrative assistant Cindy Wasson. Please join the Counseling Center in welcoming their newest interns. The center encourages all Hocking College faculty, staff and students to visit the Counseling Center in OAK 204 sometime during the year.
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 Reminder: Just Two Weeks Until Homecoming, Hocktoberfest and Family Weekend!
Homecoming: Friday, October 3
The highlight of Homecoming on Friday is the reunion, which will take place starting at 4 p.m. on True North Plaza outside of Light Hall. Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend. See the complete Homecoming schedule at hocking.edu/homecoming.
 Hocktoberfest: Saturday, October 4
Hocktoberfest is a FREE event filled with something for everyone including live music throughout the day. See the complete Hocktoberfest schedule at hocktoberfest.org.
Family Weekend: Friday - Sunday, October 3 - 5
Family Weekend activities include a Friday evening cookout, edible crafts, a magician and inflatables on Saturday and a campus hike Sunday morning. See the complete Family Weekend schedule at hocking.edu/parents/familyweekend.
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 Internet Speed Issue
The Information Technology office has been tracking the speed of Internet service on campus, and recently provided an update concerning the slowness of the Internet.
The office has been monitoring the availability of Internet services campus wide over the last month. They have noticed what many of us have been experiencing, a slower Internet speed. Web pages are taking a bit more time than usual to load.
The office found that between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. the campus is consuming about 100 percent of our Internet service.
They are working on some options to enhance Internet services campus wide. Stay tuned for updates as they become available.
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Art Gallery Features Faculty Art Exhibition
 The Hocking College Art Gallery will feature a faculty mixed-medium exhibition. The opening reception for the exhibition will be held on Friday, September 26 from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. in the gallery, located at 30 Public Square in Nelsonville.
This event is part of Nelsonville's Historic Square Art District's Final Friday activities.
The exhibition features glass, ceramics, photography and painting. Work from art faculty Brian Alloway, Theresa Cress, Mark Hackworth, Ann Judy, Mark Lombard and Mike Walker is featured.
The exhibition continues through October 19, 2014.
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Board of Trustees Meeting
As a reminder, the Hocking College Board of Trustees meet on Tuesday, September 23 at the Hocking College Energy Institute at the Logan Campus.
The trustees will meet in a "Committee of the Whole" session at 4 p.m., followed by the regular Board of Trustees meeting beginning at 5 p.m. Both meetings are open to the public. Please note the new time of 5 p.m. for the regular meeting
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 Reminder: Hocking College Annual Shrimp Sale This Week
Hocking College Fish Management and Aquaculture students will host their annual shrimp sale on Friday, September 26 and Friday, October 3, 2014.
The shrimp being offered this year are Giant Malaysian Prawn, which are locally raised at the Hocking College Fish Hatchery at Lake Snowden. The public is invited to come Friday morning to observe or participate in the harvest starting at 9:00 a.m. The shrimp sale will start at 11:00 a.m. or as soon as the harvest is complete. Any individuals interested in purchasing the shrimp should bring their own cooler, ice will be provided, and the price of the shrimp will be $10 a pound.
Anyone who is unable to attend the harvest can also purchase the shrimp at the local Athens County Farmer's Market on Saturday, October 4. The market will run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at University Mall on East State Street in Athens.
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Point Shooting System Course Offered
The Hocking College School of Public Safety is offering a two-day Point Shooting course from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on October 11 and 12, 2014 at the Hocking College Outdoor Training Complex. Applegate Point Shooting is a system that evolved during the World War Two era. The course will cover techniques using a handgun in close quarters defensive combat. All the techniques have been scientifically validated by an independent research organization and employed by numerous law enforcement organizations and the United States Military. Students interested in attending the course must have a comprehensive knowledge of basic firearms safety guidelines and operational knowledge of their handgun. The following equipment is required for this course: serviceable pistol or revolver, strong side directional holster, two spare magazines/speed loaders with carrier, eye and hearing protection, fluids and food for consumption, and appropriate clothing. Registration for the event will include a $350 course payment to cover the cost of all the range needs and ammunition in the following configuration 9mm, 40 calibers, 45 ACP and 38 special. Students wishing to use other calibers must supply 400 rounds of commercial ammunition at their own expense. The event will be limited to eight to nine students, and registration is first come, first served. For more information, and registration information, contact Mike Taylor at taylorm12612@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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Suicide Prevention and Education Program Available
Hocking College Counseling Center received a grant this year allowing them to administer the Kognito online suicide prevention and education program to 50 staff members. Hocking College encourages faculty to participate in this program and provide feedback on their experience. Kognito will be open until September 30, 2014. Previous participants have stated the program was very useful and informative. Why take this program? Statistically, more than 1,350 college students commit suicide a year. Almost seven percent of students have seriously considered suicide in the last 12 months. This means that 280 students at Hocking College have seriously considered suicide in the past year. The psychological distress this can cause can affect students' academic achievements and their ability to stay in school. This training is designed to prepare faculty and staff to recognize when a student is exhibiting signs of psychological distress, and manage a conversation with the student with the goal of connecting them with the appropriate campus support service. Access the Kognito program here. |
 Contrisciani Column: The Flavorful World of Salsa
Chef Alfonso Contrisciani is now writing a regular column on food and farm happenings for the Perry County Tribune. His latest column talks about tomatoes, canning and salsa and includes a recipe for Pico de Gallo. Chef Douglas Weber also contributed this this column and shares his recipe for Uncle Tom's Salsa. Read the column here. |
 Chef Del Visits Athens
On Saturday, October 4, 2014 from 3-5 p.m. Chef Del Sroufe will be at the Athens Community Center to speak about his incredible weight loss journey and how he changed his life on a plant-based diet. Author of "Forks Over Knives-The Cookbook" and "Better Than Vegan," Del has worked in two vegetarian restaurants, operated his own vegan bakery and cooked for some of Columbus' most prominent families. Chef Del will demonstrate some of his favorite recipes from his new book and food samples will be served to those attending. Tickets are $15 can can be purchased online at livehealthyappalachia.org or by calling Live Healthy Appalachia at 740.856.6100. |
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The Four A's of Stress Management: Accept
"I promise you nothing is as chaotic as it seems. Nothing is worth diminishing your health. Nothing is worth poisoning yourself into stress, anxiety and fear." - Steve Maraboli
This week, the third "A" of stress management.
Accept: Sometimes there is nothing else you can do but accept a stressful situation for what it is. You can relieve the stress through communication, talk to your friends or family and tell them the source of the problem. Try to stay focused on the positive.
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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. If you are an instructor who requires community service for your class, or if you just happen to know a student who is interested in a leadership/involvement opportunity, please encourage them to volunteer. 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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 Start It Up Nelsonville Competition
Attention all entrepreneurs! Start It Up Nelsonville is a unique Business Plan and Storytelling Competition for entrepreneurs in Nelsonville, Ohio with cash prizes totaling over $15,000. The purpose of the competition is to foster business in Nelsonville, Ohio, and to increase foot traffic on the Public Square. Additionally, the contest is meant to provide a catalyst for job creation, and increased tax revenue for the community.
Start It Up Nelsonville consists of two separate competitions:
- New Business or Business Expansion Category: The Business Plan competition where new businesses or existing businesses looking to expand are offered the opportunity to pitch their ideas in a business plan format to a panel of judges comprised of executives from local businesses, and experts on small business in Athens County. The grand prize winner will receive $10,000 to be used toward creating or expanding their business in Nelsonville.
- Roots and Wings Storytelling Category: The Storytelling portion of the competition provides a unique opportunity for young and talented Nelsonville students to express their views of the Nelsonville community. The purpose of this contest is to provide a marketing opportunity for Nelsonville as a whole. Students will in grades 10-12 will be given the opportunity to respond to a series of essay questions, essays will be graded and cash prizes awarded to the top three performers.
The competition kicks off in Early October, with submissions for both competitions due by March 15, 2015. Visit businessremixed.com for more information on Start It Up Nelsonville.
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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/dellu/hocking or calling 800-695-8133 with your Member ID: US126609902 to take advantage of these offers. |
Reminder: 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. |
Alumni Spotlight
 Hocking College Alum Proud Member of Athens Community
Hocking College graduate Ariel Bezoski, was recently highlighted in the Athens Messenger's "I Am Athens County" feature. Bezoski has been a proud Athens County resident for about four years. Bezoski first came to Nelsonville to study at Hocking College where she received a degree in Ecotourism. She is now an employee at Fluff Bakery in Athens on Court Street. Bezoski talked about her love for Athens County. She spoke about working at Fluff Bakery and how it is sometimes hard to resist the special sweets. She currently enjoys the Star Goo, "A buckeye with maple spelt crunch from Starline Organics on the inside, and rolled in it too," Bezoski explained. She said her favorite thing to get is the bagel and lox, "the salmon melts in your mouth and we have fresh tomatoes from Shade River Organics. So good!" Bezoski said. In her free time, she enjoys doing yoga and hiking with her dog. Bezoski said the thing she likes best about Athens County is the small town atmosphere, as well as the community. "It's so nice that you can walk into one of your favorite restaurants and be recognized by a lot of people," Bezoski said. Read the full article on The Athens Messenger. |
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Reminder: Nurse Hiring Event Slated for September 30
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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 Last Chance to Submit Nominations for STARS Awards
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 honor achievements from spring and summer semesters. Nominations are now being accepted for the following: "Green Award"This will be given to recognize outstanding efforts from last semester in the area of education of sustainable, renewable and environmental issues or the implementation thereof. "We are One Hocking" AwardThis award will be given to recognize outstanding efforts from last semester in the area of cross-cultural education and/or community unification. Most Outstanding Contribution to Campus or Community LifeThis 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. Nominations should be sent to Giles Lee by the end of September. Feel fee to include photos, video, evaluations and references in the nomination email. |
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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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 Kudos on the College Fair Last week, Hocking College hosted a successful Southeast Ohio Regional College Fair.
According to Deneene Merchant, director of Financial Aid and interim director of Admissions, 70 college representatives and nearly 600 students participated in this year's event.
Merchant expressed thanks to all the staff who provided support for this event, including Admissions student employees, helping to make accommodations for our guest and making them feel welcome on the Hocking campus.
Last, but not least, much appreciation to Dan Yeatts for his efforts in organizing a successful college fair
Great job to everyone involved!
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