Week of November 16, 2008

All events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise mentioned.

Weekly Aerobic Events

Money Mondays Every Monday - Q & A’s about scholarships.
Outside Financial Aid Office

Tuesday and Thursday from Oct. 21 to Nov. 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm  

Free Mathematics Transition Seminar

For High School Students (in Liberal Arts/related majors) at any Math Level as well as students who are not comfortable with problem-solving skills to those who would like to be challenged. This 5 week learning experience along side compassionate Mount Holyoke professors will build confidence and ability to succeed in mathematics-related courses in a fun and supportive environment. You will get introduced to the Mount Holyoke campus to get a taste of a selective liberal arts college and explore transfer possibilities. For information, please concact Irma Medina, (413) 552-2875 Enrollment is Limited!
Fr 264.

Monday, November 17, 12:30am - 4:00pm
Elms College An Admissions representative from Elms College will be in the cafeteria to meet with any student interested in transferring to Elms. For more information contact the admissions office at 552-2303.
Welcome Center

Tuesday, November 18, 2:30 - 3:30pm
Transfer Tuesdays - Learn how you can start at HCC and transfer to the four-year college or university of your choice. For more info contact the admissions office (413) 552- 2321
Kittredge Center 302

Thursday through Saturday, November 20-22, 8:00pm

and Sunday Nov 23, 2:30pm
Fuddy Meers a theater production by David Lindsay Abair, directed by Tim Cochran and performed by the HCC Players. Touted as a "comic genius" by the New York Observer, "Abair has written a wacky, yet poignant, comedy, which proves that no family dysfunction is insurmountable." Ticket prices: $7 General Admission; $5 Seniors and students. To reserve tickets, please call the Box Office: (423) 552-2528. ASL interpreted Friday, Nov 21, with advance reservation. email csmalley@hcc.mass.edu with subject - "HCC Theater ASL" to confirm interpreter availability
Forum

Monday, November 17, 9:00am to 1:00pm
AIC Mondays Every Monday Pauline Mortensen, the Director of Transfer Admissions at American International College, will be in the Welcome Center to meet with any student interested in transferring to AIC. Students do not need to make an appointment - they can just walk in.
FR 221 Welcome Center.

Monday, November 17, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Elms College An Admissions representative from Elms College will be in the cafeteria to meet with any student interested in transferring to Elms. For more information contact the admissions office at 552-2303.
Cafeteria

Monday, November 17, all day
Faces of Homelessness kick-off Margaret's Pantry needs donations.
Our goal:
500 cans of food
500 toiletries (any travel/sample sizes cluttering up your drawers?)
100 blankets
100 towels
100 coats
Stop by our office for a sticker to help you remember!
Fronahue

Tuesday, November 18, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Springfield College An admissions representative will assist HCC students with information about attending Springfield College's School of Social Work. Contact admissions at 552-2303 for more information.
Cafeteria

Tuesday, November 18, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Faces of Homelessness Speakers' Bureau
The Faces of Homelessness Speakers’ Bureau, a program of the National Coalition for the Homeless, is comprised of people who are or have been homeless and works to educate the public about homelessness and what can be done to end it. For more information, click here or contact Vivian Ostrowski at 552-2418.
Fr 265 Picknelly Dining Room

Tuesday, November 18, 2:30 - 3:30pm
Transfer Tuesdays - Learn how you can start at HCC and transfer to the four-year college or university of your choice. For more info contact the admissions office (413) 552- 2321
Kittredge Center 302

Tuesday, November 18, 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Elms College visit An admissions representative will assist students with information about entering Elms College. Contact the admissions office at 552-2303 for more information.
Welcome Center

Tuesday, November 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult Learner Information Session
FR 309

Tuesday, November 19,
Sleep Out for Homelessness "Rent a Tent" to raise money for Margaret's Pantry Participate to raise awareness about homelessness in the valley.
See Vivian in Fronahue for more information

Wednesday, November 19, 10-11:15am; 2-3:15pm
Welcome Wednesdays - offer prospective students the opportunity to meet with an admissions counselor who will provide an overview of the admissions, financial aid, and transfer process.

You will also learn about the variety of services available to our students including career and academic counseling, services for students with disabilities, as well as free tutoring and educational assistance. Each session is followed by a personalized tour of our state-of-the-art campus, including the brand new Kittredge Center for Business and Community.

Unsure of what to study in college? You can complete a career profile and meet with a career counselor to discuss your results at Welcome Wednesdays! Gain a better understanding of which careers match your personality and learning style!
Fr 309

Wednesday, November 18, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Bay Path College An admissions representative will assist HCC students with information about attending Bay Path College. Contact admissions at 552-2303 for more information.
Cafeteria

Wednesday, November 19, 10:00am - 10:50am
Music Event Student Recitals
C137

Wednesday, November 19, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Western New England College An admissions representative will assist HCC students with information about attending Western New England College. Contact admissions at 552-2303 for more information.
Cafeteria

Wednesday, November 19, 11:00am
Spoken Word - Open Mic Come to read (show up early to sign up) or come to listen.
Forum Lobby

Wednesday, November 19, 11:00am
Lost in Siberia: The Education of an HCC Fulbright Scholar Professor Vivian Leskes will talk about her experience during Spring 2008 as a Fulbright Scholar in Irkutsk, Siberia. Her presentation, "Lost in Siberia: The Education of an HCC Fulbright Scholar," will also feature photographs by Professor Frank Ward.

KC301

Wednesday, November 19, 2:00pm
Campus Conversation: Impact of Homelessness on HCC
How does homelessness affect our HCC community, and what resources are available?
TBA

Wednesday, November 19, 2:30pm
Student Senate Meeting
Fr 309

Wednesday, November 19, 3:00pm
Remembering Mountain Park, Jay Ducharme '78, Electronic Media faculty member, has just published a book, Mountain Park, about the amusement park in Holyoke that was a national destination in its heyday. In this trip down Memory Lane, Jay will offer a multi-media presentation of images from Mountain Park and talk about writing his book. This presentation is sponsored by the HCC Library. To register call Camille Close (413) 552-2277.
Kittredge Center 301

Wednesday, November 19, 5:00pm and 7:00pm
Legal Document Workshop with Attorney Bill St. James. In this fee-based workshop, attendees will create their "Simple Will" and "Power of Attorney" documents. The "Homestead Declaration" will also be provided to owners/mortgage holders of primary residences, and the health care proxy document will be explained. Attendees must send their fee and their confidential registration forms to the attorney by November 7. For information about the fee and to receive the registration forms for this workshop, call Joyce Desorcy (413) 552-2704. by October 20
TBA

Thursday, November 20, 8:00pm
HCC Players present Fuddy Meers Fuddy Meers is the hilarious Obie Award smash-hit that launched the career of Pulitzer Prize winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire.
Forum

Friday, November 21,
Last day to withdraw with a "W"

Friday, November 21, 10:00am, and 3:00pm
HCC FAFSA - offer prospective as well as returning students the opportunity to meet with a financial aid expert who will assist you in filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Go to FAFSA Friday for more information
FR 201

Friday, November 21, 6:00pm
"Silent Pizza" Contact Debbie Geoffroy at 552-2317 for more information.
Cafeteria

Friday, November 21, 8:00pm
HCC Players present Fuddy Meers Fuddy Meers is the hilarious Obie Award smash-hit that launched the career of Pulitzer Prize winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire. ASL interpreting available for this performance with advance reservation (to confirm, email csmalley@hcc.mass.edu with subject “HCC Theater ASL”).

Forum

Saturday, November 22, 8:00pm
HCC Players present Fuddy Meers Fuddy Meers is the hilarious Obie Award smash-hit that launched the career of Pulitzer Prize winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire.
Forum

Sunday, November 23, 2:30 pm and 7:30pm
HCC Players present Fuddy Meers Fuddy Meers is the hilarious Obie Award smash-hit that launched the career of Pulitzer Prize winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire.
Forum

Week of November 23, 2008
Monday, November 24, 10:00am - 1:00pm
UMass Lowell An admissions representative will assist HCC students with information about transferring to UMASS LOWELL. For more information contact 552-2303.
Cafeteria

Tuesday, November 25, 2:30 - 3:30pm
Transfer Tuesdays - Learn how you can start at HCC and transfer to the four-year college or university of your choice. For more info contact the admissions office (413) 552- 2321
Kittredge Center 302

Wednesday, November 26, 10:00am - 10:50am
Music Event Student Recitals
C137

Wednesday, November 26
No evening classes

Thursday, November 27
Thankgiving Day - No classes

Friday, November 28
No classes

Week of November 30, 2008

Monday - Friday , December 1-5, all day
AIDS Quilt On Display all week
KC 301-303

Monday, December 1, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Bay Path College An Admissions representative from Bay Path College will be in the cafeteria to meet with any student interested in transferring to Elms. For more information contact the admissions office at 552-2303.
Fr 309

Tuesday, December 2, 12:30am - 4:00pm
Elms College An Admissions representative from Elms College will be in the cafeteria to meet with any student interested in transferring to Elms. For more information contact the admissions office at 552-2303.
Welcome Center

Tuesday, December 2, 1:00pm; - 2:30pm  

A.S. Nursing Information Session

Prerequisites must be met prior to applying to this program.  To learn more about this program and its requirements, we strongly recommend that you attend a Nursing information session. Each session lasts approximately one hour and is conducted by a member of the admissions office and a representative from the Nursing department. What to Bring! To reserve your seat, please email admissions@hcc.mass.edu.

Registered Nurse Information Packet

Fr 309

Tuesday,December 2, 2:30 - 3:30pm
Transfer Tuesdays - Learn how you can start at HCC and transfer to the four-year college or university of your choice. For more info contact the admissions office (413) 552- 2321
Kittredge Center 302

Tuesday, December 2, 7:30pm
Film: “Chocolate Country” Film screening and panel discussion with the films producers, two recently returned PeaceCorps volunteers from the Dominican Republic. For more information, click here or contact Vivian Ostrowski at vostrowski@hcc.mass.edu

Tuesday, December 2, 7:30pm
Honors Recital: Ryan Johnson, jazz guitar and Student Ensemble Concert, featuring the Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble
Forum

Wednesday, December 3, 10:00am - 10:50am
Music Event Student Recitals
C137

Wednesday, December 3, 10:00am - 10:50am
World AIDS DAY Speaker: Pedro Julio Serrano Communications Coordinator. The Gay and Lesbian Task Force; AIDS activist
FR 265

Week of December 7, 2008

Tuesday, December 9, 7:30pm
Student Ensemble Concert: featuring the Jazz Guitar Ensemble, the Chamber Vocal Ensemble and the College Chorale.
Forum

Wednesday,December 10, 10:00am - 12:30am
Music Event Student Recitals
C137

Wednesday, December 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult Learner Information Session
FR 309

Sunday, December 14, 3:00pm
Music Event Holyoke Civic Symphony Orchestra
Forum