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WinterFest 2015
Tired of the cold and snow? Looking for something to do? Join in the fun of WinterFest! All activities are in the Student Center unless otherwise noted.
Monday, February 9Tuesday, February 10 Wednesday, February 11Thursday, February 12Friday, February 13- Cupid Service - 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Send flowers, chocolates or notes to your Valentine!
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Scholarship Deadline Approaching
All currently enrolled Hocking College students should complete the online Scholarship Application by February 28, 2015 to be considered for scholarships for the 2015-2016 academic year. To apply, fill out the 2015-2016 scholarship application online. If you need additional information regarding completion of the Online Scholarship Application, please contact the Office of Financial Aid Services at 740.753.7061.
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 Hocking College Foundation Fun I Love Hocking CollegeOn February 12, the Foundation will be hosting an "I Love Hocking College" event from 1 to 4 p.m. in the JL Dining Hall. Wear your favorite Hocking College T-shirt, hat or other clothing item and participate in the "I Love HC" Photo Booth plus enjoy a free chocolate fountain dessert and pick up a flower to give to someone special.
Instagram Scavenger Hunt
During the week of February 16-20 the Foundation will host an Instagram Scavenger Hunt. Each day of the week there will be a post on the Hocking College Instagram feed with the name of a Hocking College employee who supports the Foundation and a clue as to where their picture is on campus. Find the picture and take a selfie with it, then post using the hashtags: #HockingCollege and #ISupportHC to be automatically entered into a daily drawing for gift cards to Kroger, Dominos, Dairy Queen and Papa Johns. At the end of the week the students who participated every day (Monday-Friday) will be entered into a drawing for a $100 Visa Gift Card. Prizes will be awarded the following day. Participant's Instagram accounts must be public in order to receive prizes.
Smile-A-Thon
February 26 will be the third annual Smile-A-Thon from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the JL Dining Hall. Students, faculty and staff are invited to enjoy food throughout the day, including a breakfast bowl buffet (8-10:30 a.m.), taco-in-a-bag lunch (11 a.m.- 1 p.m.) and cupcake dessert (1:30 - 4 p.m.). Attendees are asked to donate $1 in support of the Student Emergency Fund and will receive thank you cards to send to someone who has helped them succeed at Hocking College
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Student to Compete for World Lifting Title
Dan Neundorf, Hocking College Fitness Management student, flew to Sacramento, California on November 8, 2014 to compete in the backyard meet of the Century III.
Neundorf lifted a total of 2,000.6745 pounds in bench press, dead lift and squat and took second place for the day, which is his personal record.
On February 21, 2015, Neundorf will travel to Lexington, Kentucky to compete in a world title qualifying competition.
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 Crux Fest Registration Opens
March 1st
Crux Fest will take place Saturday, March 1 starting at 9 a.m. at the rock wall. Crux Fest is Hocking College's Annual Student Climbing Competition. It's open to any and all climbers in the area.
Cost to participate is $25. Advance registration begins March 1; register at the Hocking College Student Center front desk. The first 25 climbers registered get a t-shirt. Day of event registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with climbing beginning at 9 a.m. For more information, contact Shane West at 740.753.6541 or wests261@hocking.edu. This is one of the biggest events that we host and every year we have a great time. Come on out and join the fun! |
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Outdoor Pursuits
 Climbing WallMonday - Friday: Climbing Wall, 12 - 9 p.m. Saturday/Sunday: Climbing Wall open, 12 - 6 p.m.
Climbing Club: Climbing Wall, Wednesdays 7 - 9 p.m.
Outdoor Pursuits Spring Events: - Cruxfest - Saturday, March 14
- Vertical Adventures Climbing Trip - Wednesday, March 18 (All Employee Learning Day, no daytime classes)
- Red River Gorge Climbing Trip - April 10-12; Leaving from Student Center 9 a.m. on Friday, April 10 so you must be able to miss classes on that day. Cost of trip is $50. Register at the Student Center front desk.
Coordinator of Outdoor Pursuits
740.753.6541
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Sports
Reminder: Check out imleagues.com anytime for open sports schedules!
5-on 5 intramural basketball league with games on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting January 27. Sign-up required!
Dodgeball
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 8 p.m. in the gymnasium.
Open Soccer
Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays, 6:30 - 9 p.m. in the gymnasium.
Open Mat Wrestling
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 - 8 p.m. in the gymnasium.
Open Basketball Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 - 9 p.m. in the Multiplex
Softball league will start after Spring Break.
To Create a 5-on-5 Basketball Team: - Log onto imleagues.com
- Choose "Hocking College" as your school and create an account
- Click on the "Sports" tab at the top
- Click on "5-on-5 Basketball League"
- Click the green "Register/Sign Up" button and choose "Create Team"
- Follow instructions, making sure to choose time preferences
- Invite your friends to join your team
Want to join a team or having trouble signing up? Call 740.753.6540 or email Brady Trace at traceb@hocking.edu with any questions or concerns. |
 RecycleMania
Hocking College needs you to recycle more and waste less. We are competing against 300+ colleges nationwide now through April 4. Hocking College students, faculty and staff must all unite to win this championship and put Hocking College on the map. How can we win? - Recycle all possible materials (and throw less into your trashcan): Glass, cans, paper, cardboard, and all types of plastic
More than 40 years after the first Earth Day celebration, recycling is commonplace in many communities, yet a surprisingly high amount of recyclables still go in the trash. By framing recycling in competitive terms, RecycleMania seeks to tap school spirit as a motivator to reach students who may not otherwise respond to environmental messages. In the process, the program works to reinforce the practice of recycling at an age when many college students are forming the habits and values they will carry the rest of their lives. You can follow our success each week through the GREEN Hocking Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GRNHC. |
Seasonal and Natural Resources Job Fair
Hocking College will host a Seasonal and Natural Resources Job Fair on Wednesday, February 18, 2014, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Center Multiplex.
Interested students are encouraged to come prepared to meet with future employers in the natural resources field. They will be given the chance to talk with business employees, including some of our very own Hocking alum, and become educated on the opportunities offered in the field. For more information, contact Jackie Clark at 740.753.6264. Students can also visit College Central for more information and opportunities for employment. Employers currently scheduled to attend include: Buckeye Counsel BSA, Camp Otterbein, Camp Oty"Okwa, Centerville-Washington Park District, Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, The Wilds, Environmental Solutions & Innovations, Girl Scouts of Western Ohio, Girl Scouts of Ohio Heartland, Great Parks of Hamilton County, Hocking Hills Canoe Livery, Licking Parks District, Lorain County Metro Parks, Mohican Wilderness, Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District, Noxious Vegetation Control, Nuhop, ODNR-Division of Watercraft, ODNR-Division of Wildlife, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Ohio State Parks & Preserves, Osmose Utilities Services, Inc., Power Distributors, LLC, Recreation Unlimited, Rural Action Ohio Stream Restore Corps, SO- Deep US PC, Summit Metro Parks, Summit Bechtel Reserve BSA, The Dawes Arboretum, The Davey Tree Expert Company, US Army Corp of Engineers-Senecaville, US Army Corp of Engineers-Waynesville, USDA-Wildlife Services and YMCA Camp Willson.
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 File Your Taxes for Free Online
Free tax return e-filing is available through the Ohio Benefit Bank Tax filing service. Students can file federal, state, and school district taxes for free, on their own, as long as they have all the necessary tax forms.
Filing only requires an email address in order to set up a login. The income limits to qualify for the free service are $65,000 or less for single filers and $95,000 or less for married filing jointly.
Ohio Benefit Bank's e-filing service will provide error checking and you will receive your refund within 7- 10 days. Taxes should be filed before April 15. Ohio Benefit Bank can also connect you with other programs including child care, health coverage, nutrition programs and more. For more information, visit http://ohiobenefits.org. |
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Wright State University Transfer Open House
Interested in continuing on for a bachelor's degree? Wright State University is hosting a Transfer Open House on Tuesday, March 10 from 4 - 6 p.m. at the Wright State University Union. Explore over 100 majors, scholarships, student activities and more. Apply to Wright State during the event to waive your $30 application fee. Register for the Open House here. |
 Phi Theta Kappa Invitations Mailed This Month
Phi Theta Kappa has become a highly reputable and successful honor society over the years due in part to it being the oldest and largest honor society in the world. With such a long history and a large membership, there are now many reasons to become a Phi Theta Kappan.
Our honor society can offer an ample amount of opportunities and successes to those who are able to join and maintain an active role in the society. Phi Theta Kappa offers leadership roles, many learning experiences through projects, activities, and events, as well as the chance to win awards and recognition for accomplishments. There are also $87 million worth of scholarships to apply for once you have been accepted into the honor society. Joining Phi Theta Kappa is a great opportunity for those attending a two-year college and everyone is encouraged join.
In order to become an official Phi Theta Kappa member, you must have at least a 3.5 GPA. There are many great reasons to become a Phi Theta Kappan including the opportunity to build and strengthen personal, scholarly, and professional skills, taking trips to exciting destinations such as Baltimore, Maryland in 2016, attending events to meet like-minded friends and mentors while enjoying conferences geared toward bettering yourself and your chapter, and experiencing a fellowship like no other.
If you do not have a GPA that meets the requirement to join, then you can still participate with the honor society! This month, PTK will be emailing invitations to those who are eligible for membership and hope you consider joining to experience the many possibilities Phi Theta Kappa has to offer. Whether you are a member or not, feel free to attend the main campus chapter meetings on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in OAK 302. Logan campus meets at 5 p.m. Wednesdays in HCEI 126 and Perry Campus meets at 10 a.m. Fridays in Perry Commons.
For questions, contact PTK advisor Julie Cohara at coharaj@hocking.edu or visit the PTK page on the website.
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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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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 Student Center interns Robert Kreger and Ramone Petite for their great work on this year's "I Have a Dream" event celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The January 20 event featured an interactive exhibit in the spirit of MLK to explore the dreams of the student body at Hocking College.
Great job!
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Clubs & Organizations
Thinking of starting a new club? Advertise here. Click on the club below for contact information.
Active Clubs:
Interp Club
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
If you require special accommodations to participate in any campus event, please call 740.753.7107. |
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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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