HCC News

Hutchinson, Kan. – Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson will be speaking at Hutchinson Community College, as part of the 2010 Governor’s Day activities, and as a special speaker for the Ray and Stella Dillon Lecture Series.Parkinson will address Dillon Lecture Series

  Hutchinson, Kan. – The official ribbon cutting ceremony and open house for the new McPherson Center for Hutchinson Community College will be held this Thursday, September 2. The dedication is open to the public, and the public is encouraged

Hutchinson, Kan. – Associate Degree Nursing students at Hutchinson Community College and Area Vocational School are conducting a “Don’t Flush Your Mind” fundraiser, in conjunction with the Hutchinson Alzheimer Memory Walk. Starting August 22, students with the Hutchinson Association of

Hutchinson, Kan. –The Board of Trustees approved the 2010 11 Hutchinson Community College budget at the monthly board meeting on August 12. The board approved the budget after a public hearing to begin the meeting. Carter File, HCC Dean of

  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 21 26, in Kansas City, Missouri. The

Hutchinson, Kan. –Hutchinson Community College has announced the 2010 list of graduates.Two hundred and forty four individuals received an Associate of Arts degree at the graduation ceremonies held Friday, May 14.2010 Associate of Arts GraduatesVinemont, Ala. Ethan James Lake Colorado

Hutchinson, Kan. –Hutchinson Community College has announced the 2010 list of graduates. Two hundred and twenty seven individuals received an Associate of Applied Science degree at the graduation ceremonies held Friday, May 14.2010 Associate of Applied Science GraduatesSalcha, Ak. Nevelyn

Hutchinson, Kan. –Hutchinson Community College has announced the 2010 list of graduates. Forty six individuals received an Associate of Science degree at the graduation ceremonies held Friday, May 14. One hundred and nine individuals received a Certificate of Completion at

Hutchinson, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College and Area Vocational School is pleased to announce that sophomore Annelle Chestnut (Clay Center) recently received a $1,000 scholarship from the CHS Foundation. The Foundation is the major giving entity of CHS Inc., an

Hutchinson, Kan. –Hutchinson Community College has announced the honor rolls for the Spring 2010 semester, including grades through the end of the interterm session. 1,135 students have been honored with selection to the two honor roll listings, with 638 achieving

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hutchinson, Kan. –Hutchinson Community College has announced the honor rolls for the Spring 2010 semester, including grades through the end of the interterm session. 1,135 students have been honored with selection to the two honor roll listings,

Hutchinson, Kan. – The Practical Nursing (PN) Program at Hutchinson Community College presented their 2010 graduating class with nursing pins in ceremonies on Thursday, May 13. Thirty seven students received class pins during the 51st pinning presentation for the PN

Hutchinson, Kan. –The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program at Hutchinson Community College presented their 2010 graduating class with certification pins in ceremonies on Friday, May 14. Thirty six students received HCC nursing class pins, in the 30th pinning ceremony for

Hutchinson, Kan. – The Health Information Technology (HIT) Program at Hutchinson Community College presented their 2010 graduating class with certification pins in ceremonies on Friday, May 14. The 2010 Hutchinson Community College HIT class includes Angela Back (Pittsburg) Karen Baytops

Hutchinson, Kan. – In a special meeting on Thursday, June 24, the Board of Trustees of Hutchinson Community College reviewed the end of the fiscal year expenses. The group approved the final bills to wrap up the 2009 10 fiscal

Hutchinson, Kan. – The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Education program at Hutchinson Community College will be conducting their fifth annual two day Field Operations exercise on June 29 and 30. The exercises will be centered around the EMS facilities located

Hutchinson, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College Board of Trustees began the June board meeting an update on the recent NJCAA National Track and Field Championship meet hosted by HCC. The Board recognized the work of HCC Head Track and

Hutchinson, Kan. – The May meeting of the Hutchinson Community College Board of Trustees began with the introduction of two student groups. The Board met with the HCC Blue Dragon Debate and Forensics team. The team recently competed at the

  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 silver medal in the overall newspaper

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 6. In

  Hutchinson, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College has announced the recipients of the 2009 10 Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges awards. 44 students received Who’s Who honors for this year. To be eligible for Who’s Who, the

Hutchinson, Kan. – Approximately 715 students are slated to receive a variety of associates degrees and certificates of completion at the 2010 Hutchinson Community College May commencement ceremonies, set for Friday, May 14. The graduation ceremony will take place at

 Hutchinson, Kan. – Six faculty members at Hutchinson Community College have been granted tenure by the college, effective with the Fall 2010 semester. English Instructor Ryan Diehl Reading Specialist Teri Eckhoff Business Instructor Kimberly Johnson EMS Continuing Education Coordinator James

  Hutchinson, Kan. – The April meeting of the Hutchinson Community College Board of Trustees began with a tour of the Physical and Biotechnology Science Center. The board reviewed the finished construction throughout phase one and the continuing construction for

Hutchinson, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College and Area Vocational School Wellness committee has planned the 1st Wellness Week at HCC, April 4 9. Held in conjunction with Get Everyone Outdoors (GEO) Month activities ongoing in Hutchinson in the month

Hutchinson, Kan.–Robert Kelly, Coordinator of Library Services at John F. Kennedy Library at Hutchinson Community College and Area Vocational School has been elected Chairman of the Kansas Two Year Library Directors Council (TYLDC) for 2010 2011. The council serves as

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 Sandra Gardner (Norwich) Diane Lika (Hutchinson) Megan

Hutchinson, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College and First National Bank are presenting the co owner and founder of Northern Star Integrated Services AuSable International in a free entrepreneur’s forum on Thursday, April 1. Brent Fitzmorris, will speak at 7 p.m.

Hutchinson, Kan. – Advanced ticket sales for the Hutchinson Community College Music Theatre's production of Chicago by Fred Ebb, Bob Fosse and John Kander begins March 15. The HCC production of Chicago will be on April 14 17, 2010. Ticket

Hutchinson, Kan. – Fred Kaplan, Journalist and Author, will speak March 29, as the third speaker of the 2010 Ray and Stella Dillon Lecture Series at Hutchinson Community College. Kaplan will speak at 10 30 a.m. at the B.J. Warner

Hutchinson, Kan. – The March meeting of the Hutchinson Community College Board of Trustees began with a welcome to the heart of the Residence Life organization at the college.The board was introduced to the residence hall assistants (RA’s) by the

Hutchinson, Kan. –Hutchinson Community College has announced the Homecoming King and Queen for the spring 2010 semester, along with the court of honor members. The Homecoming Queen was Audrey Bradley (Cheney), while Shawn Banks (Russell) was named Homecoming King. Bradley

  TICKETS ON SALE FOR DR. JENNIFER SCOTT KOONTZ DILLON LECTURE Hutchinson, Kan. – Dr. Jennifer Scott Koontz, Orthopedic Physician and humanitarian, will speak March 10, as the second speaker of the 2010 Ray and Stella Dillon Lecture Series at

  Hutchinson, Kan. – The Volunteer Center of Reno County at Hutchinson Community College announces the annual Friends in Action (FIA) benefit art sale and reception. The third Annual “Sustaining Their Smiles Silent Art Auction, Artists’ Reception and Greeting Card

Hutchinson, Kan. – The February meeting of the Hutchinson Community College Board of Trustees began with introduction of the HCC 2010 All Kansas Academic Team members. The board met sophomores Amie Heide (Hutchinson) and Jolie Koehn (Inman) to begin the

  Hutchinson, Kan. – The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program at Hutchinson Community College and Area Vocational School has received approval for Candidacy from the Commission on Accreditation for Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). The candidacy is the first step toward

Hutchinson, Kan. –Hutchinson Community College has announced the honor rolls for the Fall 2009 semester, including grades through the end of the interterm session. 1,134 have been honored with selection to the two honor roll listings, with 530 achieving the

Hutchinson, Kan. –Hutchinson Community College has announced the honor rolls for the Fall 2009 semester, including grades through the end of the interterm session. 1,134 students have been honored with selection to the two honor roll listings, with 604 achieving

Hutchinson, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College will be closed starting at noon on Friday, February 5, 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

Hutchinson, Kan. – Henry Winkler, Hollywood actor, director and children’s advocate, will speak February 15, as the first speaker of the 2010 Ray and Stella Dillon Lecture Series at Hutchinson Community College. Winkler will speak at 10 30 a.m. at

 Hutchinson, Kan. –The Language, Literature and Communication Department at Hutchinson Community College will present an evening of classical guitar on Wednesday, February 10. The performance will feature guitar pieces from historical times, in keeping with the time periods of historical

Hutchinson, Kan. – Students in the Circle K service organization at Hutchinson Community College and Area Vocational School will be coordinating service activities as part of Kansas Day 2010. These activities are part of the inaugural Kansas Campus Compact’s Commemorate

Free electronic tax preparation will be available to persons with incomes below $48,279 from the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program beginning Tuesday, January 26 and running through April 15, 2010. Assistance will be provided at the Salvation Army Building,

  Hutchinson, Kan. – The Board of Trustees of Hutchinson Community College received an update on the construction of the Physical and Biotechnology Science Center at the monthly board meeting on Thursday, January 14. Construction is proceeding on schedule for

  Hutchinson, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College Theatre Department hosts Loose Change, an evening of improvisation with special guests from the Hutchinson community. The shows will be performed at the Gallery Theatre of the Stringer Fine Arts Center on

For Immediate Release Radio Kansas Sharon Webb 620.662.6646December 17, 2009 swebb@radiokansas.org Radio Kansas Director of Programming, Ken Baker, has been named General Manager of Radio Kansas, a public broadcasting service of Hutchinson Community College (HCC). Baker brings almost 30 years

Hutchinson, Kan. – The Board of Trustees of Hutchinson Community College recognized the many efforts of The Volunteer Center at the monthly board meeting on Thursday, December 10. The board recognized Debbie Berndsen, Director of The Volunteer Center at Hutchinson

  Hutchinson, Kan. – Hutchinson, Ks. – The Hutchinson Community College Forensics and Debate team continues to be a force in competition this fall, with impressive wins in two recent competitions. HCC competed at the Mule Swing, hosted by the

  Hutchinson, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College and Area Vocational School has announced that Brian Yocam (Arlington) and Kurtis Gibson (McPherson) have won the state level Cisco® Networking Academy® NetRiders Skills Challenge. The NetRiders Challenge an interactive contest designed by

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

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

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.

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

 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

  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

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

  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

  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

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

 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

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

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

  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

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

  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

  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

  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,

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

  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

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

 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

 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

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.

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

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.

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

  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

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

  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

  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

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

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

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

  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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

  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

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

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

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

  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

  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

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

  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

  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

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

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

  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

  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.

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

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

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

  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

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.

  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

 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  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

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

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

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

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

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 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

  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

  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

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

  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

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

  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 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

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

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

  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

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

  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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

  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

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

 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

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

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

  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

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

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

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

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

 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

  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

 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 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 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 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