HCC News

Hutchinson, Kan. – The Associate Degree Nursing Program at Hutchinson Community College will host a blood drive on campus in conjunction with the American Red Cross.

The blood drive will take place on Thursday, November 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Parker Student Union.

Donations are welcome from all community members, not just HCC faculty, staff and students. Interested donors can call 665-4935 to make an appointment, but walk-in donors are also welcome.

Potential donors must be in general good health, weigh 110 pounds or more and be at least 17 years of age. Donors who are 16 may donate with a completed parental consent form available from www.bloodgiveslife.org.

According to the Red Cross staff, donors may donate blood every 56 days, and a steady blood supply is needed at all times, not just in times of emergency.

For more information on the Associate Degree Nursing Program at Hutchinson Community College, visit the college website at www.hutchcc.edu

 


Board Meets Championship Teams

Hutchinson, Kan. –The Board of Trustees of Hutchinson Community College started the November 2009 board meeting with an introduction to two championship women’s athletic teams, Thursday, November 12. The board met with the HCC Lady Dragon soccer team, which won

HCC Announces Online Partnership with Sterling College

Hutchinson, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College and Area Vocational School has announced a new formal partnership with nearby Sterling College (Sterling, Kansas) to provide more educational access and transfer opportunities through an expanded online learning program. President of Hutchinson Community

HCC To Hold Press Conference with Sterling College

Hutchinson, Kan. –A press conference will be held tomorrow, Thursday, November 12, at Hutchinson Community College. The press conference will be held at 2 p.m. at the Alumni Room in the Parker Student Union on the HCC Campus in Hutchinson.

Theatre Presents French Comedy Tartuffe

Hutchinson, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College Theatre Department presents the second show of the 2009 theatre season with the production of Tartuffe. The religious themed comedy will be performed at the B.J. Warner Recital Hall of the Stringer Fine

HCC Announces Fall 2009 Homecoming Court

 Hutchinson, Kan. –Hutchinson Community College has announced the Homecoming King and Queen for the fall 2009 semester, along with the court of honor members. The Homecoming Queen was Chelsey Hornback (Minneola), while Garrett Black (Haven) was named Homecoming King. Hornback

PTK Chapter Announces Starfish Award Winners

  Hutchinson, Kan. –The Kappa Gamma Chapter of the Hutchinson Community College Phi Theta Kappa honorary has announced the annual “Starfish Award” winners. The Starfish Award is given annually to selected faculty and staff members of HCC that have made

Nursing Program Sponsors Blood Drive

Hutchinson, Kan. – The Associate Degree Nursing Program at Hutchinson Community College will host a blood drive on campus in conjunction with the American Red Cross. The blood drive will take place on Thursday, November 5, from 9 a.m. to

Forensic Team Wins Title at KCKCC Swing

  Hutchinson, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College Forensics team posted another strong showing in a recent competition. The HCC team participated in the Kansas City Kansas Community College West Texas A&M Swing Tournament, October 24 25. The HCC team

Manufacturing Skills Certificate Courses Start Soon at HCC

  Hutchinson, Kan. – Courses for the Manufacturing Skills Certificate begin soon at Hutchinson Community College. Siemens Wind Power is one of many manufactures that have identified the skills taught in the Manufacturing Skills Certificate (MSC) as excellent preparation for

Phi Theta Kappa Inducts New Members

Hutchinson, Kan. – Twenty outstanding sophomore level students at Hutchinson Community College have been inducted by Phi Theta Kappa as new members of the Kappa Gamma chapter at HCC. Phi Theta Kappa is the honor society for students attending community

Season Opening Vocal Jazz Concert Features Award Winning Group

 Hutchinson, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College music department will host the their first Vocal Jazz Concert of the semester on Saturday, October 24. The concert will be at 8 p.m. at the B.J. Warner Auditorium in the Stringer Fine

Lowen to Speak at Entrepreneurs Forum

Hutchinson, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College and Commerce Bank are presenting the president of the Hutchinson area manufacturing firm Lowen Company in a free entrepreneur’s forum on Thursday, October 29. Matt Lowen, Company President of the Lowen Company, will speak

PTK To Hold Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest

Hutchinson, Kan. –The Hutchinson Community College chapter of Phi Theta Kappa will hold their annual Pumpkin Carving Contest on Friday, October 23. The contest will begin at 5 30 p.m. at the Crimson Courtyard behind Lockman Hall on the HCC

HCC Announces 2009-10 Presidental Scholar Class

  Hutchinson, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College has announced the recipients of the 2009 10 Presidential Scholarship awards. 71 students are included on the list for a Presidential Scholarship. Hutchinson Community College awards tuition and book scholarships of $1,250 to

Daniel Pink Concludes 2009 Dillon Lecture Series

Hutchinson, Kan. – Daniel H. Pink, a prominent author and writer, will speak October 23, as the final speaker of the 2009 Ray and Stella Dillon Lecture Series at Hutchinson Community College. Pink will speak at 10 30 a.m. at

Board Ratifies Master Agreement at October Meeting

  Hutchinson, Kan. – The Board of Trustees of Hutchinson Community College approved an agreement with the Hutchinson National Faculty Association (HNFA) for faculty contracts for the 2009 10 school year. The Board ratified the Master Agreement which called for

HCC Announces Presidential Leadership Scholars for 2009-10

  Hutchinson, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College has announced the recipients of the 2009 10 Presidential Leadership Scholarship awards. 58 students are included on the list for a Presidential Leadership Scholarship. Hutchinson Community College awards tuition and book scholarships of

Ambassadors Participate in Community Service Projects

  Hutchinson, Kan. –The Hutchinson Community College Ambassadors recently participated in a three day soap drive to benefit the area charity, First Call for Help. The group placed collection boxes and signs in areas around campus requesting donations of soap,

David Dillon to Speak at Lecture Series Sept. 30

NOTED BUSINESSMAN SPEAKS AS PART OF HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE DILLON LECTURE SERIES Hutchinson, Kan. – Dave Dillon, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Kroger Corporation, will speak September 30, as the third speaker of the 2009

Theatre Season Begins With Fat Pig

  Hutchinson, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College Theatre Department opens the 2009 theatre season with the production of Fat Pig. The adult themed comedy will be performed at the Gallery Theatre of the Stringer Fine Arts Center from September

Board Meets Student Ambassadors

Hutchinson, Kan. –The Board of Trustees of Hutchinson Community College met the student recruiters of HCC to start the September board meeting, Thursday, September 10. The board was introduced to the HCC Student Ambassadors and the HCC admissions counselors as

HCC Theatre To Hold Auditions Oct. 3 for Chicago

 Hutchinson, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College Theatre Department is hosting an open audition for their upcoming production of the musical Chicago. The auditions for the production will be held on Saturday, October 3, in the B.J. Warner Recital Hall

Parkinson To Speak at HCC Sept. 17

 Hutchinson, Kan. – Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson will be speaking at Hutchinson Community College, as part of the 2009 Governor’s Day activities.Parkinson will address the HCC student body, faculty and staff starting at 11 15 a.m., Thursday, September 17, at

Noted Pianist Weaver to Perform at HCC

Hutchinson, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College music department will host special guest pianist Jeffery Weaver in recital on Tuesday, September 29. The performance will begin at 8 p.m. at the B.J. Warner Auditorium in the Stringer Fine Arts Center.

Service Award Winners Recognized

Hutchinson, Kan. – A number of faculty and staff members at Hutchinson Community College have been recognized with service awards by the college. The award certificates and pins were presented at the Fall All College meeting held on Monday, August

Agriculture Team Places Five at Nebraska State Fair

Hutchinson, Kan. – The agricultural judging teams of Hutchinson Community College competed at the Nebraska State Fair in Lincoln, Nebraska, August 29 30. The HCC team won the team competition, and placed five individuals in the top 10at the contest.

HCC To Hold Annual Constitution Day Celebration

Hutchinson, Kan. – The Social Science Department at Hutchinson Community College will host Constitution Day on Wednesday, September 16. The highlight of the day’s activities is the Constitutional Forum at 10 30 at the Justice Theater in the Shears Technology

DeWeese Named Assistant Director of Marketing

  Hutchinson, Kan. –M.L. Stark Hinkle, Director of Marketing and Public Information at Hutchinson Community College, has announced the hiring of Janae DeWeese as the Assistant Director of Marketing and Public Information. DeWeese replaces Amber Brawner, who left the position

Board Approves 2009-10 Budget

Hutchinson, Kan. –The Board of Trustees approved the 2009 10 Hutchinson Community College budget at the monthly board meeting on August 13. The board approved the budget after a brief public hearing to begin the meeting. The proposal for the

Fine Arts To Audition for Two Productions

  Hutchinson, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College Theatre Department is hosting an open audition for two upcoming productions Fat Pig and Tartuffe. The auditions for the productions will be held on Thursday, August 20, in Room 120 in the

JFK Library Selects New Automation System

  Hutchinson, Kan. (August 12, 2009)–Robert Kelly, Coordinator of Library Services at John F. Kennedy Library at Hutchinson Community College and Area Vocational School, and Civica CMI, a world leader in providing library automation technology, announce today that Hutchinson Community

Board Tours Kent Hall, Hears Budget Presentation

Hutchinson, Kan. –The Hutchinson Community College Board of Trustees began the July board meeting with a tour of Kent Hall, one of the residence hall facilities on the HCC campus. The board reviewed a number of upgrades and renovations to

SkillsUSA Team Wins Two National Titles

Hutchinson, Kan. – Students in the Hutchinson Community College Computer and Industrial Technology programs took home several top honors at the recent SkillsUSA National Championships. The National SkillsUSA Championships, were held June 22 27, in Kansas City, Missouri. The HCC

Board of Trustees Recognizes Retiring Member

Hutchinson, Kan. – In a special meeting on Thursday, June 25, the Board of Trustees of Hutchinson Community College reviewed the end of the fiscal year expenses and recognized a retiring colleague. The group approved the final bills to wrap

HCC Announces Dean's List for Spring 2009

  Hutchinson, Kan. –Hutchinson Community College has announced the honor rolls for the Spring 2009 semester, including grades through the end of the interterm session. Nine hundred and sixty one students have been honored with selection to the two honor

HCC Announces Spring 2009 President's Honor Roll

Hutchinson, Kan. –Hutchinson Community College has announced the honor rolls for the Spring 2009 semester, including grades through the end of the interterm session. Nine hundred and sixty one students have been honored with selection to the two honor roll

Hackler Named 2009 Spring Employee of the Semester

Hutchinson, Kan. – Debbie Hackler, Director of Nursing and Co Department Chair for the Allied Health Department at Hutchinson Community College, has been named the 2009 Spring Employee of the Semester. Hackler received a plaque and cash award from Dr.

Graduates Receive Associate of Science and Certificates of Completion

Hutchinson, Kan. –Hutchinson Community College has announced the 2009 list of graduates. Forty five individuals received an Associate of Science degree at the graduation ceremonies held Friday, May 8. Seventy two individuals received a Certificate of Completion at the graduation

231 Received 2009 Associate of Arts Degrees

Hutchinson, Kan. –Hutchinson Community College has announced the 2009 list of graduates. Two hundred and thirty one individuals received an Associate of Arts degree at the graduation ceremonies held Friday, May 8. 2009 Associate of Arts Graduates Idalia, Colo. Scott

224 Graduates Received Associate in Applied Science Degrees

Hutchinson, Kan. –Hutchinson Community College has announced the 2009 list of graduates. Two hundred and twenty four individuals received an Associate of Applied Science degree at the graduation ceremonies held Friday, May 8. 2009 Associate of Applied Science GraduatesBishop, Calif.

LPN Program Pins 33

Hutchinson, Kan. – The Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program at Hutchinson Community College presented their 2009 graduating class with nursing pins in ceremonies on Thursday, May 7. Thirty three students received class pins during the 50th pinning presentation for the

Delimont and Keffer Named Smith Leadership Scholars

  Hutchinson, Kan. – Two Hutchinson Community College student leaders have been recognized as the 2009 Richard E. Smith Leadership award winners. Laura Delimont (Norton) and Scott Keffer (Overland Park) were chosen from a pool of candidates nominated by the

Board Tours Physical and Biotechnology Science Center

Hutchinson, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College Board of Trustees began the June board meeting with a tour of the construction on the Physical and Biotechnology Science Center. The Board toured the facility, which is nearing the halfway point of

Broxterman Becomes First Three-Time Golden Dragon Winner

Hutchinson, Kan. – Roy Broxterman, an instructor of business, has been honored as the 2009 Golden Dragon Award recipient for Hutchinson Community College. Broxterman, was selected for the honor by a committee at the college. Broxterman was presented his award

Registration Open for Youth Leadership Camp

Hutchinson, Kan. –Hutchinson Community College will host a leadership day camp Tuesday, June 23. The camp, designed for students completing the seventh or eighth grade, will feature a full day of leadership activities. “This age group is already thinking ahead

Naccarato and Johnson Named 2009 Young Kansans

  Hutchinson, Kan. – Two outstanding Hutchinson Community College students have been recognized as the 2009 Young Kansan Award winners, at a reception in the Parker Student Union on Monday, May 4. Kylee Naccarato (Hutchinson) and Brian Johnson (Hutchinson) were

HIT Program Pins 2009 Graduates

  Hutchinson, Kan. – The Health Information Technology (HIT) Program at Hutchinson Community College presented their 2009 graduating class with certification pins in ceremonies on Friday, May 8. The 2009 Hutchinson Community College HIT class includes Brittany Barton (Colby) Katie

Graber Earns Blue Dragon Educator Award

Hutchinson, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College’s Ken Graber, instructor of social science, has been selected as the 2009 Blue Dragon Educator of the Year. Graber was selected from nominees from all academic areas by the HCC Student Government Association for

39 Receive Associate Degree Nursing Pins

  Hutchinson, Kan. –The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program at Hutchinson Community College presented their 2009 graduating class with certification pins in ceremonies on Friday, May 8. Thirty nine students received HCC nursing class pins, in the 29th pinning ceremony

37 Selected for Who's Who Honors

  Hutchinson, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College has announced the recipients of the 2008 09 Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges awards. 37 students received Who’s Who honors for this year. To be eligible for Who’s Who, the

Six Instructors Awarded Tenure Designation

Hutchinson, Kan. – Six faculty members at Hutchinson Community College have been granted tenure by the college, effective with the Fall 2009 semester. Mathematics Instructor David Bosworth Computer Support Services Instructor David Fry Licensed Practical Nursing Instructor Sherrie Hoyt Biology

Board Meets Several Student Groups

Hutchinson, Kan. – The May meeting of the Hutchinson Community College Board of Trustees began the introduction of several student groups. The Board met with the 2008 09 Lady Dragon women’s basketball team, which became the first women’s team in

Agriculture Teams Take Second at NACTA Contest

  Hutchinson, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College agriculture program finished second in the team sweepstakes competition at the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Conference in Wooster, Ohio on April 18. The HCC teams won two individual team

HCC Takes Eight State Championships at SkillsUSA Meet

  Hutchinson, Kan. – Students in the Hutchinson Community College Computer and Industrial Technology programs took home several top honors at the SkillsUSA Kansas State Championships. Portions of the state meet were held at Hutchinson Community College on April 1.

Graduation Set for May 8

Hutchinson, Kan. – Approximately 665 students are slated to receive a variety of associates degrees and certificates of completion at the 2009 Hutchinson Community College May commencement ceremonies, set for Friday, May 8. The graduation ceremony will take place at

Student Journalists Win Associated Collegiate Press State Awards

Hutchinson, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College journalism department captured a number of awards at the annual Kansas Associated Collegiate Press Spring Conference and Awards Banquet. HCC’s student newspaper The Collegian won a bronze medal in both the print and

Board Reviews Certification Process at Science Center

Hutchinson, Kan. – The April meeting of the Hutchinson Community College Board of Trustees began with report on the recommended commissioning process for the Physical and Biotechnology Science Center. The board was scheduled to tour the first phase of construction

HCC Hosts State TIG Welding Competition

  Hutchinson, Kan. –Hutchinson Community College hosted a TIG (tungsten inert gas) welding competition for post secondary students at the Ade Wifco Reno County Industrial Center on the HCC campus, on Wednesday, April 8. Nearly 50 students from throughout Kansas

Pianist to Hold Recital April 23

Hutchinson, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College music department will host special guest pianist Nathanael May in recital on Thursday, April 23. The performance will begin at 8 p.m. at the B.J. Warner Auditorium in the Stringer Fine Arts Center.

HCC Jazz Bands Perform Big Band Salute at April 21 Concert

  Hutchinson, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College music department will host the final Jazz Concert of the semester on Tuesday, April 21. The concert will begin at 7 30 p.m. at the B.J. Warner Auditorium in the Stringer Fine

HCC Schedules Four Open Enrollment Days

 Hutchinson, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College will be holding four special enrollment days for students to enroll for the Fall 2009 semester at HCC. The four open enrollment dates for any incoming student are on Saturday, April 18 Friday, June

Theatre Season Concludes with The Tempest, April 16-19

Hutchinson, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College Theatre Department concludes the 2008 09 theatre season with the production of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. The drama will be performed at the B.J Warner Recital Hall of the Stringer Fine Arts Center from

Three Students Capture Kansas Association of Broadcasters Awards

Hutchinson, Kan. – Three Hutchinson Community College Broadcast Technology department students captured awards at the annual Kansas Association of Broadcasters competition. The students will receive their awards at the annual KAB banquet in Wichita on April 6. Freshman Daren Dunn

Five Students Receive Scholarships from WSU Barton School of Business

Hutchinson, Kan. – Five business students at Hutchinson Community College have been awarded Center for Management Development scholarships by the Wichita State University Barton School of Business. The students receiving the scholarships included Katie Chase (Hutchinson) Robert Stull (Hutchinson) Rachel

HCC Evening and Outreach Student Appreciation is April 6-9

Hutchinson, Kan. – Several unique activities during April 6 9 will “highlight” Student Appreciation Week for the Hutchinson Community College campus and centers.Activities on the Hutchinson campus, and Newton and McPherson centers are planned to recognize the evening Hutchinson students

HCC Hosts SkillsUSA State Contests

Hutchinson, Kan. –The Hutchinson Community College Computer and Industrial Technology department will host the Kansas State SkillsUSA on Wednesday, April 1. The event will begin at 8 p.m., in the Shears Technology Center on the HCC Campus in Hutchinson. The

Board Approves Parking Lot Construction

Hutchinson, Kan. – The March meeting of the Hutchinson Community College Board of Trustees included the approval to proceed with construction for a new parking area for the college. The board approved a bid of $52,900 from A&A Builders of

Entrepreneurs Forum to Feature Stutzman's Ben Miller

Hutchinson, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College and Hutchinson Credit Union are presenting the owner and CEO of the Hutchinson area business giant Stutzman’s Greenhouse in a free entrepreneur’s forum on Thursday, March 26. Ben Miller, Chief Executive Officer of Stutzman’s

Vocal Jazz to Hold Jazz and Jambalaya

  Hutchinson, Kan. –The Hutchinson Community College Fine Arts department will host the annual Jazz and Jambalaya event on Tuesday, February 24. The event will begin at 7 p.m., in the Gallery Theater of the Stringer Fine Arts Center on

HCC Releases Fall 2008 President's Honor Roll

Hutchinson, Kan. –Hutchinson Community College has announced the honor rolls for the Fall 2008 semester, including grades through the end of the interterm session. Nine hundred and seventy three students have been honored with selection to the two honor roll

Board Meets All-Kansas Academic Team Members

Hutchinson, Kan. – The February meeting of the Hutchinson Community College Board of Trustees began with introduction of the HCC 2009 All Kansas Academic Team members. The board met sophomores Autumn MorningSky (Fairfield) and Justin Villmer (Haven) to begin the

HCC Releases Fall 2008 Dean's Honor Roll

Hutchinson, Kan. –Hutchinson Community College has announced the honor rolls for the Fall 2008 semester, including grades through the end of the interterm session. Nine hundred and seventy three students have been honored with selection to the two honor roll

Tickets Still Remain for A Night of Improv

Hutchinson, Kan. – Tickets are still on sale for the three nights of An Evening of Improv, at Hutchinson Community College. The HCC Theatre Department hosts An Evening of Improv, with special guest artist Emily Wilson, from the famed Second

HCC Closed Friday Afternoon (2-6-09) For College Convocation

Hutchinson, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College will be closed starting at noon on Friday, February 6, for the annual all college convocation. The College’s main campus in Hutchinson, Outreach sites in Newton and McPherson, and the South Campus location will

Tickets Still Available for Bob Schieffer Dillon Lecture

  TICKETS STILL ON SALE FOR SCHIEFFER DILLON LECTURE Hutchinson, Kan. – Bob Schieffer, CBS chief Washington correspondent and anchor and moderator of Face the Nation, will speak February 3, as the first speaker of the 2009 Ray and Stella

HCC Theatre Students Participate in Kennedy Center Festival

  Hutchinson, Kan. – Four Hutchinson Community College students have been selected to participate at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. Isaiah Salmas (Pretty Prairie), Lynsey Becher (Hutchinson), Alyssa Crane (Hutchinson) and Devon Wesley (Great Bend) will participate in

Evening of Improv Features Second City's Emily Wilson

  Hutchinson, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College Theatre Department hosts An Evening of Improv, with special guest artist Emily Wilson, from the famed Second City improvisation cast of Chicago. The shows will be performed at the Gallery Theatre of

Board Meets All-Americans

Hutchinson, Kan. – The Board of Trustees of Hutchinson Community College met three All Americans to open the monthly meeting, Thursday, January 15. The board was introduced to the Blue Dragon football teams’ three first team NJCAA All Americans. Running

Spring 09 Osher Program Offerings Announced

  Hutchinson, Kan. –Hutchinson Community College has announced the spring 2009 Osher Institute Lifelong Learning offerings. The Osher Institute Lifelong Learning program is a partnership between HCC and the University of Kansas to bring unique educational offerings to HCC, which

Female Jazz Pioneer to Be A Featured Performer at Winter Jazz Clinic

Hutchinson, Kan. – A pioneer of jazz will highlight the annual Hutchinson Community College High School Jazz Clinic and Festival. The Instrumental Jazz Music program at Hutchinson Community College will host their annual High School Jazz Clinic and Festival on

Social Science to Host Annual King Forum

  Hutchinson, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College Social Sciences Department will hold a forum to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, with the Rev. J.L. Mitchell to speak on the campus. The forum will be on Sunday, January 18

Noted Journalist To Speak at Dillon Series

NOTED JOURNALIST SPEAKS AS PART OF HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE DILLON LECTURE SERIES Hutchinson, Kan. – Bob Schieffer, CBS chief Washington correspondent and anchor and moderator of Face the Nation, will speak February 3, as the first speaker of the 2009

HCC Offices to be Open Later to Start Spring 09 Semester

Hutchinson, Kan. –Key campus offices for Hutchinson Community College and the HCC Bookstore will have extended hours for the first week of the Spring 2009 semester. The main campus offices in Hutchinson will be open on Saturday, January 10, from

Two HCC Students Receive State SkillsUSA Recognition

Hutchinson, Kan. –Two Hutchinson Community College students have recently received awards and honors from the Kansas State Chapter of SkillsUSA. Thomas Smith (Hutchinson) has been elected as one of the seven college post secondary State Officers for Kansas. Each candidate

Board Approves Agricultural GPS System

  Hutchinson, Kan. – The Board of Trustees of Hutchinson Community College approved the upgrade of GPS equipment for the agriculture department at the Thursday, December 11 meeting. The board approved the purchase of an equipment upgrade to the Global

Symphonic Band Concert Features Christmas Classics

Hutchinson, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College Symphonic Band will hold a concert to ring in the holiday season on Friday, December 5. The concert will be at 8 p.m. at the B.J. Warner Auditorium in the Stringer Fine Arts

Social Science to Hold Native American Forum

  Hutchinson, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College Social Sciences Department will host a unique forum panel on Native American Issues, as part of the annual department Forum program. The forum will be on Monday, November 24, at 11 30

2009 Dillon Lecturer Slate Announced

Hutchinson, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College has announced the slate of lectures for the 2009 Dillon Lecture Series. The 2009 series will feature four lecturers, starting with journalist Bob Schieffer on February 3. 2009 Patron memberships are on sale now,

Ag Teams Place at American Royal

Hutchinson, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College agriculture program finished fourth in the team sweepstakes competition at the American Royal in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 1. HCC had three other top ten placings in the team categories, placing fourth

Board Meets Student Government, Approves Calendar

Hutchinson, Kan. –The Board of Trustees of Hutchinson Community College met the student leadership of HCC to start the November board meeting, Thursday, November 13. The board was introduced to the HCC Student Government Association officer team as part of

Fine Arts to Hold Print Fair, December 1&2

Hutchinson, Kan. –The Department of Fine Arts at Hutchinson Community College will host a Print Fair on December 1 & 2 in Stringer Fine Arts Center. The fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days, and

Noted Photographer's Work on Display at Stringer

Hutchinson, Kan. –An exhibition of the photography by award winning photographer Jim Richardson will be on display at the Stringer Fine Arts Center foyer at Hutchinson Community College, from now through November 16. The exhibit, entitled “The Flint Hills A

Pangburn Named to KSBN Committee

Hutchinson, Kan. –Sandy Pangburn, coordinator of the Practical Nursing Program at Hutchinson Community College, has been named to Education Committee of the Kansas State Board of Nursing. Pangburn had served the past three years as the Project Director for the

Simulator Used by HCC Featured in Grey's Anatomy

  Hutchinson, Kan. –A lifelike human patient simulator, identical to the one utilized by the Hutchinson Community College Associate Degree Nursing program, will be featured on an upcoming episode of the show Grey’s Anatomy. The simulator, named STAN, has the

Marketing Office Recognized with Medallion Awards

Hutchinson, Kan. –The Marketing and Public Information Office at Hutchinson Community College was recently recognized with four Medallion Awards from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations, District 5. HCC won awards in four categories, with a silver award

Vocal Jazz Concert Features Grammy Winner Phil Mattson

 Hutchinson, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College music department will host the their first Vocal Jazz Concert of the semester on Saturday, November 1. The concert will be at 8 p.m. at the B.J. Warner Auditorium in the Stringer Fine

Forensics Team Has Strong Showings in Opening Tournaments

Hutchinson, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College Blue Dragon forensics team has opened the 2008 season with strong showings in two recent tournaments. The team began the season in Great Bend, at the Sterling College Barton County Swing Tournament, September

Music Theatre to Perform Family Musical Honk!

Hutchinson, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College Musical Theatre program takes an updated look at a fairy tale classic with the upcoming production of Honk The light hearted musical adaption of the classic The Ugly Duckling story will be performed

Agricultural Teams Have Strong Showing At Tulsa State Fair

  Hutchinson, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College agriculture program finished second and 10th in the team sweepstakes competition at the Tulsa State Fair in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on October 4 5. HCC sponsored two teams in the sophomore division, with

PTK To Hold Charity Pumpkin Carving Contest

Hutchinson, Kan. –The Hutchinson Community College Phi Theta Kappa chapter will be hosting their annual charity Pumpkin Carving Contest on Friday, October 24. The event begins at 5 30 p.m. at the Crimson Courtyard (behind Lockman Hall) on the HCC

Baseball To Hold Food Drive at Football Game Oct. 25

Hutchinson, Kan. –The Hutchinson Community College baseball team will be hosting a food drive in conjunction with the HCC Blue Dragon football game versus Independence on Saturday, October 25. Members of the team will begin taking donations for the Reno

Dedication Set For Ade-Wifco Reno County Industrial Center

Hutchinson, Kan. – The official dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Ade Wifco Reno County Industrial Center at Hutchinson Community College will be held on Wednesday, October 22. The dedication is open to the public, and the public

Sculpture Class to Hold Day of Dead Exhibit

Hutchinson, Kan. –The Sculpture class in the Fine Arts Department at Hutchinson Community College will present an exhibition of installation artwork in Hutchinson. The exhibition will feature work in the tradition of The Day of the Dead, a Mexican folk

Addiction Expert to Conclude 2008 Dillon Lecture Series

 Hutchinson, Kan. – Jerry Moe, an expert on the effects of substance addiction in families, will speak October 28, as the final speaker of the 2008 Ray and Stella Dillon Lecture Series at Hutchinson Community College. Moe will speak at

Board Meets Soccer Team, Receives Science Center Update

  For More Info, Contact M.L. Stark Hinkle, Director620 665 3526Fax 620 665 3466hinklem@hutchcc.eduwww.hutchcc.edu FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hutchinson, Kan. –The Board of Trustees of Hutchinson Community College started the October 2008 board meeting with an introduction to the 13th ranked

Bravi Awarded Coca Cola Scholarship

 Hutchinson, Kan. –Kelsey Bravi, a student at Hutchinson Community College has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Coca Cola Scholars Foundation. Bravi is a sophomore education major from McPherson, Kansas. Bravi was among 400 recipients nationally of the scholarship.

CNN Journalist to Speak at Dillon Lecture Series

CNN Journalist to Speak at Dillon Lecture SeriesHutchinson, Kan. – Soledad O’Brien, special correspondent and anchor with CNN, will speak September 29, as the first speaker of the fall 2008 Ray and Stella Dillon Lecture Series at Hutchinson Community College.

Alumni & Friends to Host Tailgate Party

Alumni & Friends to Host Tailgate Party Hutchinson, Kan. –The Hutchinson Community College Alumni and Friends will host a pre game tailgate party on Saturday, September 20th, prior to the HCC Dodge City game. The Franks and Fun Tailgate Party,

Theatre Opens 2008-09 Season with Rabbit Hole

Theatre Opens 2008 09 Season with Rabbit Hole Hutchinson, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College Theatre Department opens the 2008 09 theatre season with the production of Rabbit Hole. The adult themed drama will be performed at the Gallery Theatre