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Hocking Alum Shelly Romine Becomes Oncology Nurse Navigator
Fairfield Medical Center has recently announced Shelly Romine as their new Oncology Nurse Navigator. Her new title gives her the ability to help direct cancer patients and their families through unfamiliar treatments and care. More specifically, Romine will work as an advocate for breast and colon cancer patients at Fairfield alongside fellow oncology nurse navigator Ivy O'Neal.
Romine graduated from Hocking College with an Associate Degree in Nursing and L.P.N. She then continued on to receive her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ohio University.
Read more about Shelly Romine here.
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Hocking Alum Teaches Future Fire Emergency Services Students
Hocking College Alum Tom O'Brien has taken his education and given it back to students. O'Brien graduated from Hocking College in 1986 with an Associate Degree in Fire Emergency Services. Only days after graduation, O'Brien started work with the Newark, Ohio Fire Department, where he has remained for 28 years.
O'Brien is currently Assistant Fire Chief for Newark, overseeing and managing operations and running shifts with four stations. Additionally, O'Brien is an Accredited Chief Fire Officer by the Center of Public Safety. Along with his work for the fire department, O'Brien has also been teaching students studying Fire Emergency Services at Hocking College for 20 years. "Take advantage of the experience and quality of education the instructional staff has to offer. There really is no place like Hocking that gives students so much hands-on experience to learn with," O'Brien tells his students.
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Hocking Alum Becomes Executive Chef at Rivage Atlantique
Colleen Pendergast, a graduate of Hocking College Culinary program has worked her way up the career ladder and reached the top, being promoted to head chef at Rivage Atlantique in Worthington, Ohio.
After Hocking College Pendergast started a job at Shawnee Country Club, where she continued to use her talents until she became a banquet chef in 2006. Her passion for the culinary arts continued to drive her to become a lead line chef at G. Michael's in German Village and continue on to become a sous chef at Mezzo Gahanna.
Pendergast plans to continue the traditional menu at Rivage Atlantique, keeping the customer favorites that have proven the test of time, such as the local favorite shrimp and grits. Some of her own unique attributes to the menu will also stay with Pendergast's promotion this year.
"I played a key role in the daily specials. Some dishes, like the beet salad, were mine," Pendergast explains.
Pendergast claims she is planning on adding new items to the menu as well, including some café-style "half-plate" seafood dishes.
To read more about Colleen read the full article here.
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Hocking Alum Publishes Book on Philosophy and the Meaning of Life
Hocking and Ohio University Alumni Bill Sego has just announced the publication of his new book, "Universal Logic: What is the True Meaning of Life?" Sego, a native of Logan, Ohio, was secondary history education major with a focus in philosophy. He has attended numerous events covering a large variety of philosophic theories.
For more information about his book. Visit: www.universallogicbook.com.
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Breast Cancer Lunch and Learn a Success
Hocking College's Breast Cancer Lunch and Learn, which took place last Thursday, October 23, brought in over two dozens students, faculty and staff to educate them on the risk factors and symptoms of breast cancer. The event was sponsored by the Hocking College School of Allied Health in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month and featured speaker and certified nurse practitioner Melanie Moynan-Smith. Moynan-Smith stressed the importance of monthly self-breast examinations to detect early signs of cancer. After her speech participants were able to visit displays set up to practice what they had learned. "We want to help students understand and be aware," said Dean of the School of Allied Health, Bonnie Allen Smith. Allen-Smith expressed her hopes after the successful event that the lunch in learn will become a series of events pertaining to various health issues throughout the year. |
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In Memorial
We honor and remember these members of our Hocking family:
Frances Bigler '74 - Practical Nursing
Paul Patterson '80 - Emergency Medical Services
Lillie Cline '84 - Culinary Arts
Delores White '88 - Human Services & Corrections
John Hickenbottom '89 - Broadcast Production & Engineering
Ernest Bean '91 - Hotel & Restaurant Management
Matthew Dalton '04 - Fish Management & Aquaculture
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3301 Hocking Parkway
Nelsonville, Ohio 45764
740.753.7010
Libby Villavicencio,
Executive Director
Jestinah McDonald '01,
Development Coordinator
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Hocking College Holds Veterans Memorial Garden Ceremony
Hocking College will hold a commemorative ceremony for the opening of Staff Sgt. Curtis A. "Moose" Oakes Veterans Memorial Garden on November 10, 2014 at 1:00 p.m.
The Hocking College Veterans Memorial Fund was established to honor and memorialize Staff Sgt. Curtis A. Oakes, also known as "Moose," who died while serving his country in Afghanistan in 2010. Staff Sgt. Oakes was a graduate of the College of Natural Resources at Hocking College. As part of the Memorial Garden a single oak tree was planted on September 24, 2011 to honor the memory of Staff Sgt. Oakes and serve as an "anchor" to the garden. The tree is accompanied by a bronze plaque, which sits besides it in the center of the garden in front of Light Hall.
"Since the planting, Valarie Oakes (Curtis' mother) dreamed of honoring others who have fought for our freedom. Today we celebrate the realization of her dream," Libby Villavicencio, Executive Director of the Hocking College Foundation, said regarding the unveiling of the Memorial Garden.
Honored guests will be in attendance at the ceremony, including Dr. Roger P. Buck the Director of Counseling Services with Hocking College, Chaplain (Captain) Dawn Israel with the 371st Sustainment Battalion of the Ohio National Guard, Andrew Stone with the Hocking College Board of Trustees and Kathleen Young, Southwest Regional Liaison for Governor John Kasich.
The garden was designed and constructed by the Landscape Management Programs and Campus Greens staff of Hocking College. The public is invited to attend the ceremony the Monday before Veterans Day to support and honor our troops who have served their country.
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Hocking's Hocktoberfest Participates in Zero Waste Initivative
On Saturday, October 4, 2014 Hocking College Sustainability Director Kathleen Temple-Miller and volunteers worked together in reducing the waste at Hocktoberfest as part of the Zero Waste Initiative.
The Zero Waste Initiative works to benefit both the  environment and local economy through recycling. This year, Hocktoberfest was able to divert 71 percent its total waste, adding up to 224 pounds of compostable materials and 66 pounds of recyclables. While this did not meet the 90 percent requirement of a Zero Waste event it certainly set the way for future improvements in the local economy and environment.
Support provided from vendors at the festival made a large impact, as they used only material that was compostable. Other contributors to the success include Rural Action, Ohio University Office of Recycling and Refuse, Athens-Hocking Recycling Center and the Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District.
"Hocktoberfest is on the path to Zero Waste success with this initial event thanks to vendor support and a tremendous team of volunteers. Next year we'll consider every aspect of the event as opposed to just the food vendors to maximize waste stream recovery efforts," Kathleen exclaims about the hope for future success in Zero Waste.
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Hocking College Police Department Receives Accessible Parking Enforcement Award
The Ohio Governor's Council on People With Disabilities awarded the Hocking College Police Department for Accessible Parking Enforcement.
The Accessible Parking Enforcement award is given to departments that show innovative and progressive methods in improving the quality of lives for Ohio residents with disabilities. Hocking College Police Department is proud to contribute to campus accessibility to increase mobility and community inclusion for people with disabilities.
The department's policy on accessible parking provides designated lots specifically for individuals with disabilities. These areas are regularly patrolled to ensure vehicles present valid and up-to-date permits. Additionally, Hocking College Police Department has expanded their disability parking during events such as Hocktoberfest and the Nelsonville Music Festival. Updated "Parking Regulations" are distributed to students and faculty to inform them on areas of designated parking and open parking for other individuals.
"I was extremely pleased to receive the award presented by the Ohio Governor's Council for Accessible Parking Enforcement. This award highlights one of the many things our department does for the betterment of the quality of life in our campus community," Adolphus Matthews, Hocking College Chief of Police, said.
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Hocking Faculty Recognized For Excellence In Education
Ohio Magazine has chosen to recognize five Hocking College faculty members this year with their Excellence in Education Award. This special recognition is given to Ohio's top college and university professors and staff who show exemplary work in education and instruction.
The magazine, which will be published in December 2014, will give recognition to math instructor Jean Libbon, Kathy Pittman from the English School, Ken Temple from Natural Resources Law Enforcement, Mark Cullen from the Massage Therapy program and Scott Dunfee from the GIS/GPS program.
These faculty members also received Hocking's Awards for Excellence in Instruction earlier this year, which is granted to any full or part-time faculty member who had demonstrated great work in instruction both in and outside of class.
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Class Notes
Annual Homecoming and Hocktoberfest a Success
This year's Homecoming and Hocktoberfest activities were a great success. The Hocking College Foundation wishes to thank all of the volunteers, sponsors, and attendees who helped make the events so enjoyable.
Homecoming activities on Friday, October 3 were well attended with 50+ alumni participating in the luncheon, campus tours and department showcases, and the reunion. The Hocktoberfest event on Saturday, October 4 exploded this year with over 3,000 attendees. Those in attendance enjoyed great food, fun activities, and entertainment throughout the day-long event. Plans are underway to make next year's event more expansive and bring even more people to campus.
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Coffee and Conversation with Hocking
Do you work in an office with other Hocking College grads? If so, we want to come visit your office with some free coffee and muffins! We call it Coffee and Conversation with Hocking. We head out regularly to an office near Nelsonville (within a 50 mile radius) and visit our alumni while they're working. If you'd like us to pay your office a visit just complete the form to be entered into our drawing for Coffee and Conversation with Hocking.
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 Please continue to send in your updates so that we may provide Class Notes. If you've gotten married, moved, had a child, changed jobs, or whatever, we want to know your story. If you're interested in being a featured alumni, contact us today!
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Support the Hocking College Foundation
The Hocking College Foundation exists to advance the mission of Hocking College, by providing resources for key programs and initiatives tied to college strategies.
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