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The Buzz: HCC's Weekly Student NewsNovember 20, 2015
Dear HCC Student,

The It's On Us campaign was launched to help raise awareness of sexual assault and intimate partner violence affecting college students nationwide, and to promote the Campus Clarity online awareness and prevention training program. We would like to recognize our Student Government representatives for their hard work and dedication in spreading the important message of the "It's On Us" campaign.
 
GREAT NEWS, there is still time to complete this required training! The deadline to complete this training program has been extended to December 4, 2015. All students are expected to complete this program by this deadline.
 
Please join us in our shared effort to take a stand against sexual assault and intimate partner violence.
 
Join HCC's SGA for Campus Wide Sexual Assault Awareness Events,
Monday and Tuesday, November 23 and 24, 2015 from 11:00am - 1:00pm each day in the Cyber Caf� located on the lowest floor of the Sullivan Technology Center. There you will have an opportunity to sign a pledge to stop sexual violence, sign the HCC SGA "It's on Us" banner, and receive a free gift.
 
Also, students are reminded to update their PS student account (if they haven't already) with a personal email account. If you get stumped updating your student account information, please stop by the Start Center for assistance regarding this important update.
 
Regards,

Keith G.P. Sayles, MBA
Chief Student Officer
 
 
Prescription Drug Abuse
Myth #3: Everyone is doing it.
 
Truth: When asked, most college students tend to overestimate their peers' non-medical use of prescription drugs. This might actually make it more likely for some students to justify engaging in this behavior; they might think, "Hey, no big deal, everyone is doing it and these drugs are safe anyway."
 
The reality is that most college students know it's not worth the risk
to misuse or abuse prescription medications. Only one in four people
aged 18 to 20 report using these medications nonmedically at least
once in their lives. But it is a growing issue on campus and the
pressure to take these medications is real. By students' sophomore
year in college, about half of their classmates will have been offered the
opportunity to abuse a prescription drug (NSDUH, 2008; Arria, 2008).
Campus Events
Monday, November 23
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. "It's On Us" Campus Wide Sexual Assault Awareness Events; Cyber Caf�, STC.

Tuesday, November 24
9:30 a.m. History Club Meeting; LIB 2nd Floor, Special Collections Room. For information contact club President Griffin Clary at [email protected] or faculty sponsor Lorie Maltby at [email protected]
  
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. "It's On Us" Campus Wide Sexual Assault Awareness Events; Cyber Caf�, STC.
 
3 p.m. PTK Meeting; LIB 2nd Floor. For information about PTK contact Phi Kappa President Billy Miller [email protected] or faculty advisors Paul Kasenow at [email protected] or Lorie Maltby at [email protected].
  
3:15 p.m. Henderson Pride Meeting; ADM206.
 
Wednesday, November 25
The Fine Arts Center and Hartfield Library are closed on this academic holiday.

Thursday and Friday, November 26-27
College Closed.
 
Bookstore News
Put your Spirit to work for us! The HCC Bookstore is currently hiring seasonal employees. Join Barnes & Noble College and become part of a diverse, talented team of Booksellers. Earn great discounts on BOOKS and other merchandise! Apply online today at www.bncollegejobs.com.
 
Regular hours for the bookstore are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. to Noon on Fridays. Contact Jessica at 270-831-9781 or [email protected] if you have questions.
 
TRANSFORMATION TRANSFER 
Kentucky State University: KSU will host 'KCTCS Night" at Thorobred Basketball vs. Paine College on Thursday, December 3, 2015 in a double-header with free admission for KCTCS students participating in a campus tour. Tours begin at 4 pm. Reserve your spot by calling Admission at 502-597-6813 or email [email protected].
 
Planning to Transfer?: Make an appointment with HCC Transfer Coordinator Lorie Maltby. Drop by ADM 107 or contact her at [email protected] or 270-831-9828. Walk-ins welcome.
 
Murray State University, Henderson Regional Campus: For information about any MSU/KCTCS 2+2 programs or transfer to MSU stop by ADM 121 (M-F 8 am -4:30 pm) or contact Mike Freels at [email protected] or 270-831-5111. For MSU 2+2 education programs contact Amy Simpson (ADM 113) at [email protected] or 270-831-9689.
  
  
Lindsey Wilson College
For information about LWC's School of Professional Counseling and other programs contact LWC Enrollment Coordinator, Amanda Blohm-Thompson, at [email protected] or 270-836-8339. Amanda is available in the Transfer Center (ADM 101) most Mondays and Tuesdays and on Fridays by appointment.
 



STUDENT SHOWCASE
Student Showcase for Fall 2015 is Thursday, December 3rd. Students should register with Kara Becker by 5 p.m. on November 24th. Participation requires a 15 minute interview on December 3rd between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., but does not require you stay for the entire event. The awards ceremony will occur at 4:15 p.m. on December 3rd.

Please contact Kara Becker with any questions.  You may request the registration form and overview sheet from Kara Becker, Misty Embry, or Malinda Hudson. Forms should be delivered to the door folder on A/T 202B or Kara Becker's email by the 5 p.m. November 24th deadline.
Hanging of the Mittens - 25th Anniversary
The Mitten Tree, which is located in the Student Center Lobby, is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year. Let's do all that we can to make this 25th Anniversary very special. The tree will be in place thru December 4, 2015.
 
No time to shop, you can make a monetary donation. Your donation will help purchase more mittens/caps/scarfs for children in need. Our Bookstore staff will collect your donation.
 
Please join us on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 from 11 am until 1:30 pm for Cookies, Drinks, & Fellowship.

Top of the Hill Toastmasters
Top of the Hill Toastmasters has chartered with an excess of 20 members! Help celebrate by attending the "Charter Party" on Friday, December 4 at 11:30 a.m. in Joe's Place, SCR. Enjoy plenty of fun and finger foods!

Toastmasters provides a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. Practical guides are available with your membership AND the meetings are lots of fun! Be our guest and witness how success can be accomplished.
 
Meeting Schedule: Every 1st and 3rd Friday the college is open at 11:30 a.m. in Joe's Place, Student Center.
In This Issue
SPRING 16 TERM

TODAY IS THE DEADLINE for current students to advance register for Spring 2016.

 

Please contact your advisor to open your registration

so you can get your

needed classes at your preferred times!

 

Don't delay to see the grades you get in your current classes--you can always drop/add. Get your preferred classes today!

DATES 2 KNOW
 Nov 20 - deadline for currently enrolled students to advance register for spring
 
Dec 4 - last day to
withdraw with a "W" at the instructor's discretion
 
Jan 5 & 6 - open registration
Jan 11 - classes begin
GRADUATION

Nov 23 - graduation practice at the Fine Arts Center from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

 

Dec 11 - 7 p.m. Graduation at the Fine Arts Center.

Plan to arrive by 6 p.m.

A reception will follow.

 

INFORMATIONAL CONFERENCES 
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Medical Lab Technician Informational Conference
Thursday, December 3 at
9 a.m., A/T 209


 

Medical Assisting Informational Conference

Thursday, December 3 at Noon, A&S 203

FREE MASSAGE
  Healthsource of Henderson Chiropractic Progressive Rehab and Wellness offering free massages on Tuesday, December 8 from 9 to 11:30. Students are invited to drop by Joe's Place on the Tuesday of finals week and be treated to a five minute massage.

DUNCAN'S GRILL
  
Duncan's now open from 7:30 am to 2 pm.
Plate lunches served on Thursdays for $5.49!

 

 

 

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