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HCC Foundation to hold 17th annual Highland Leadership Golf Tournament - 5/20/2013 FREEPORT—The 17th annual Highland Leadership Golf Tournament will be hosted by the Highland Community College Foundation on Monday, June 3, at the Freeport Country Club. ... |
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Highland Community College Celebrates 50th Commencement - 5/10/2013 FREEPORT— The northwest Illinois community and friends of Highland Community College are invited to join the 2013 graduates and their families as they celebrate the ... |
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Highland Summerset Theatre auditions to be held May 11 and 13 - 5/8/2013 FREEPORT—Highland Community College’s 40th season of the Summerset Theatre will be auditioning for “Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" on May 11 and 13. ... |
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Highland Concert Band to present spring instrumental performance - 5/1/2013 FREEPORT— On Friday, May 3, the Highland Concert Band will perform their Spring Instrumental Concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Ferguson Fine Arts Theatre. ... |
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Highland Community College Equine Science Open House on May 4 - 4/25/2013 MONROE, Wis.—Highland Community College’s Equine Science Department will be holding an Open House from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Country View Equestrian ... |
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HCC hosts ceremonial signing of reciprocity agreements with Wisconsin schools - 4/24/2013 FREEPORT— Highland Community College held a ceremonial signing of joint educational agreements between HCC and both Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (SWTC) and Blackhawk Technical College ... |
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Inaugural presentation of the 'Last Lecture Series' featuring Alan Wenzel - 4/19/2013 FREEPORT—Beginning this spring, Highland Community College will sponsor an annual faculty lecture that will feature a Highland instructor speaking from the premise that this would ... |
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Red Cross Blood Drive to be held April 29 at Highland Community College
- 4/18/2013 FREEPORT—Highland Community College will host a Red Cross Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, April 29, in the Student Conference Center, ... |
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Highland to hold disability as diversity presentation - 4/18/2013 Freeport — Highland Community College’s Department of ADA Services will hold a presentation on disability as diversity on Thursday, June 13 at 3 p.m. in ... |
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HCC Children's Choir to perform multi-cultural collection of folksongs - 4/18/2013 FREEPORT—On Tuesday April 30, the Highland Community College Children’s Choir will present "A Small Part of the World - Folksongs from Here, There, and Everywhere," ... |
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HCC Fine Arts Department's annual jazz show celebrates 50th anniversary - 4/18/2013 FREEPORT—The Highland Community College Royal Scots and Big Band will present a special Spring Jazz Concert to commemorate the 50th anniversary of HCC. The show ... |
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HCC Adult Education announces last GED® intake for the academic year
- 4/16/2013 FREEPORT—The Highland Community College Adult Education program is encouraging potential students to complete their GED® test in 2013 due to changes in the price and ... |
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Yosemite Fire Chief Martin to explain role of wild fires in global climate change - 3/27/2013 FREEPORT — Kelly Martin, Chief of Fire and Aviation Management at Yosemite National Park, will return to her hometown of Freeport to present “Wildland Fire ... |
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'New Deal' presentation offered at the Freeport Art Museum - 3/18/2013 FREEPORT—Andy Dvorak, history and political science Instructor at Highland Community College, will present “Seeing the New Deal: The Federal Arts Project in the Great Depression” ... |
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HCC Business Institute offers Globally Harmonized System Training - 3/14/2013 FREEPORT—The Highland Community College Business Institute and the Freeport Area Chamber of Commerce are partnering to host the upcoming Safety Training “Bites” event from 7:30 ... |
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HCC offers preparation services for upcoming Job Fair - 3/14/2013 FREEPORT—In preparation for the annual Job Fair, Highland Community College will offer walk-in resume assistance sessions and two presentations entitled “What Do I Wear? Attire ... |
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Entries sought for 43rd annual HCC District Juried High School Art Exhibit - 3/4/2013 FREEPORT-The 43rd annual Highland Community College District Juried High School Art Exhibit will be held April 4 through April 25. An opening reception and award ... |
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Freeport Art Museum to host Highland Visual Arts Scholarship exhibit - 2/28/2013 FREEPORT—The Freeport Art Museum will host an opening reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday to recognize the Highland Community College 2013 Visual Arts ... |
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HCC Adult Education to begin new classes at Freeport Housing Authority - 2/25/2013 FREEPORT—The Highland Community College Adult Education Department will open a second multi-level classroom at the Freeport Housing Authority (FHA) Monroe/Parkside Center, located near Taylor Park ... |
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Highland Community College to host Black History Month celebration - 2/18/2013 FREEPORT — In recognition of Black History Month, Highland Community College will sponsor a free and open public celebration beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, ... |
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Changes to MAP grant program affecting Highland students - 2/6/2013 FREEPORT—With insufficient funds plaguing the State of Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP), many otherwise eligible Highland Community College students are receiving less financial assistance than ... |
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Highland Adult Education announces GED® test to undergo changes in 2014 - 1/28/2013 FREEPORT—The Highland Community College Adult Education program is encouraging potential students to complete their GED® test in 2013 due to changes in the price ... |
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Highland Children's Choir resumes rehearsals - 1/28/2013 FREEPORT—The Highland Community College Children's Choir resumed rehearsals on Monday, January 14. New members, ages 7 to 14, are welcome. The choir rehearses on Mondays ... |
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Highland Trustees reach cooperative agreements with colleges, high schools - 1/25/2013 FREEPORT—The first Highland Community College Board of Trustees meeting of the calendar year was held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, January 15. In observance of ... |
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Highland Chorale invites community singers to weekly concert rehearsals - 1/16/2013 FREEPORT—Rehearsals for the Highland Chorale will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 29, in the Ferguson Fine Arts Building, room 10. Local residents who ... |
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Highland students nominated for All-USA Community College Academic Team - 1/15/2013 FREEPORT—Highland Community College has nominated students Katharyn Jones and JennyMarie Farmer for the All-USA Community College Academic Team. Both students possess a 4.0 GPA as ... |
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Highland Faculty and Staff Receive Excellence Awards - 1/15/2013 FREEPORT — Highland Community College employees joined fellow colleagues on January 10 to honor individuals with this year’s Excellence Awards. The awards recognize employees for ... |
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Highland Community College announces 2012 Service Award recipients - 1/11/2013 Highland Community College employees were recognized for their years of service as part of the Opening Days activities on January 10, 2013. The 2012 Service ... |
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Highland announces dean's list for Fall 2012 semester - 1/4/2013 FREEPORT—Highland Community College proudly announces the dean’s list for the Fall 2012 semester. Students who have completed 12 credit hours or more during the semester ... |
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HCC Dean Publishes "Following Footsteps in Freeport " - 12/5/2012 FREEPORT — Highland Community College Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences Dr. Thompson Brandt recently published a new book, “Following Footsteps in Freeport.” ... |
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HCC Trustees approve tax levies, bond sale and new agreement - 11/26/2012 FREEPORT — During its November 20 meeting, the Highland Community College Board of Trustees approved the annual tax levy. The proposed levy would provide $6.1 ... |
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The Highland Choral Music Department presents Handel's 'Messiah' - 11/7/2012 FREEPORT — The Highland Choral Music Department’s annual holiday performance of George F. Handel's "Messiah" will take place Sunday, December 2, at United Presbyterian Church, ... |
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Highland Performing Arts Department to present annual Madrigal Dinner - 11/7/2012 FREEPORT—The 3rd annual Madrigal Dinner will send its audience into the past to the medieval world of court jesters and traditional music from the Renaissance ... |
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Highland Children's Theater presents 'Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp' - 11/5/2012 The Highland Community College Children’s Theater will be performing a one-time-only matinee of “Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp” on Saturday, November 17. The curtain goes ... |
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Highland Community College Foundation recognizes distinguished alumni - 10/24/2012 FREEPORT — The Highland Community College Foundation presented its 18th annual Distinguished Alumni Awards on Thursday, October 18, at the Freeport Country Club. The 2012 ... |
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Tucibat to be featured at Seasons on the Land exhibit - 10/22/2012 FREEPORT—Highland Community College art instructor Sam Tucibat will have his work displayed as part of ‘Seasons on the Land’ from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, ... |
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HCC Foundation Announces 2012-2013 Scholarship Recipients - 10/9/2012 FREEPORT—The Highland Community College Foundation distributed approximately $300,000 to Highland students for the 2012-2013 academic year with over 300 people in attendance at its annual ... |
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Highland Community College awarded Military Friendly School title - 9/20/2012
FREEPORT— Highland Community College has been named to the Military Friendly Schools® list compiled by Victory ...
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Highland Community College Board of Trustees approves budget - 9/19/2012 FREEPORT—Highland Community College Trustees held a budget work session on Tuesday, September 18, prior to adopting the fiscal year 2012-2013 budget during the regular meeting. ... |
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Highland's Friends of Fine Arts meeting scheduled for September 27 - 9/14/2012 FREEPORT— The public is invited to a meeting of the Highland Community College Friends of the Fine Arts at 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 27, ... |
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FHN presents two-year Highland scholarship to baby born on HCC's anniversary - 9/10/2012 FREEPORT—Highland Community College has many long-standing partnerships within northwest Illinois, allowing Highland to continually look towards the future. It is in this spirit that FHN ... |
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'Finger Painting in a Murphy Bed' performance comes to the Highland stage - 9/10/2012 FREEPORT—A quirky romantic comedy will be performed at Highland Community College this fall with David Paterson’s “Finger Painting in a Murphy Bed.” The show will ... |
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Area youth invited to participate in HCC Children's Choir - 9/6/2012 FREEPORT- The Highland Community College Children’s Choir rehearsals will begin on Monday, September 10. The non-audition choir rehearsals will be held on Mondays from ... |
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HCC Alumnus Troy Miller's recent work to be displayed at Highland Gallery - 8/31/2012 FREEPORT—Highland Community College will present “Troy Miller: Recent Work” in the Highland Gallery, Ferguson Fine Arts Center. The exhibit will begin Thursday, September 20, with ... |
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Highland Community College's Adult Education program to host GED® Fair - 8/31/2012 FREEPORT—Highland Community College’s Adult Education program will feature an informational GED Fair on Wednesday, September 12, at the Freeport Public Library. The free event will ... |
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Highland to hold special presidential election class at HCC West - 8/31/2012 ELIZABETH—Highland Community College will be offering a special Community Education class entitled “Choosing America's President, 1789-2012,” at HCC West in Elizabeth.
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Highland Community College Alumni Association seeks new members - 8/27/2012 FREEPORT—The Highland Community College Alumni Association is planning to grow and expand its membership this year in recognition of the College’s 50th anniversary year.
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Highland to host community picnic and bed races for 50th anniversary - 8/27/2012 |
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HCC and Stephenson County Health Department to hold flu vaccine clinic - 8/27/2012 FREEPORT—In conjunction with the Stephenson County Health Department, the Highland Community College Nursing/Allied Health Department is hosting a flu vaccine clinic from 8:30 a.m. to ... |
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Highland's technology programs benefit local employers - 8/20/2012 FREEPORT— Ultrasonic Power Corporation, a 40-year old company located in Freeport for nearly 28 years, is presently benefitting from the Highland Community College Wind Turbine ... |
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Highland Community College Adult Education classes begin August 27 - 8/13/2012 FREEPORT — The Highland Community College Adult Education Program will resume morning, afternoon and evening GED® preparation courses the week of August 27. English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) ... |
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Highland Community College announces fall community education courses - 7/31/2012 FREEPORT—The HCC Community Education department and Business Institute have announced the fall schedule of personal and professional development courses, as well as upcoming Tours de ... |
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Highland Community College offers services to assist displaced workers - 7/26/2012 FREEPORT— On Tuesday, July 17, Highland Community College admissions’ representatives conducted an on-site visit to Sensata Technologies in Freeport as part of the College’s sustained ... |
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Board of trustees vote on tentative budget for 2013 fiscal year - 7/23/2012 FREEPORT—The Highland Community College Board of Trustees approved a tentative 2013 fiscal year budget during their July meeting. The permanent budget will be submitted to ... |
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Highland trustees renew community college educational agreement - 7/12/2012 FREEPORT—The Highland Community College Board of Trustees approved an expanded community college education agreement during their regular June session. This comprehensive agreement assures that students ... |
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Highland Community College to provide express registration - 7/12/2012 FREEPORT – Highland Community College will be providing express registration services on Tuesday, July 31. Students can conveniently prepare for the 2012 Fall Semester by ... |
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HCC Foundation to host 'The Great Gatsby' - 6/28/2012 FREEPORT—On Saturday, August 18, 2012, guests at the home of Dr. Keith and Mrs. Diane Martin will find themselves magically transported back to the Roaring ... |
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Highland's Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society named 'Five Star Chapter' - 6/28/2012 FREEPORT—Highland Community College’s Nu Mu Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society has been recognized as a “Five Star Chapter,” the highest honor ... |
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HCC Announces Dean's List for Spring 2012 Semester - 6/11/2012 FREEPORT—Highland Community College proudly announces the dean’s list for the Spring 2012 semester. Students who have completed 12 credit hours or more during the semester ... |
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Highland selects head coach for new athletic program - 6/8/2012 FREEPORT—The Highland Community College Athletic Department is pleased to announce Jesse Buss, a Freeport High School alumnus, as the head men’s and women’s bowling coach ... |
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Highland names new head basketball coach - 6/7/2012 FREEPORT — Following the resignation of head men’s basketball coach Zac Roman on May 3, Highland Community College officials announced today that Nathan Courtney has ... |
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Highland Community College to honor GED® completers - 6/5/2012 FREEPORT—Highland Community College’s 39th annual General Education Development (GED® ) Recognition Ceremony honoring the 2011-2012 GED® completers will be held at 7:30 p.m. on ... |
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'Hairspray' tickets now on sale for the 39th season of Summerset Theatre - 6/4/2012 FREEPORT—The Highland Community College Fine Arts Department and Summerset Theatre XXXIX proudly present “Hairspray,” the Broadway musical, directed by Dan Danielowski. Performances will begin at ... |
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Highland's Upward Bound program to close amid lack of federal funding - 5/31/2012 FREEPORT—Highland Community College’s TRIO Upward Bound Program, an early intervention program for high school students wanting to attend college, has been notified that it will ... |
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Highland Athletic department announces first bowling team players - 5/31/2012 FREEPORT—Highland Community College’s recent addition of a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) sanctioned bowling team to its interscholastic sports offerings has already resulted in ... |
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Highland recognizes outstanding 2012 graduates - 5/24/2012 FREEPORT—Highland Community College awarded 420 degrees and certificates at its annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 19, 2012.
Since 1962, Highland has had over ...
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Highland's Tucibat joins group exhibition at Freeport Art Museum - 5/17/2012 FREEPORT—Highland Community College Graphic Design and Photography Instructor Sam Tucibat has been invited to participate in the group exhibition, "It's Only Natural," at the Freeport ... |
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Highland's 20th anniversary issue of 'The Prairie Wind' now available - 5/17/2012 FREEPORT—The staff and faculty advisors of "The Prairie Wind" art and literary magazine are pleased to announce that the 20th Anniversary Issue is now available ... |
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Highland students to be recognized at Honor's Convocation - 5/17/2012 FREEPORT—Beginning at 7 p.m. tonight, May 17, in the Ferguson Fine Arts Theatre, Highland Community College’s graduating students who have earned academic honors will be ... |
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Highland Trustees approve the addition of bowling to athletic offerings - 5/16/2012 FREEPORT—The Highland Community College Board of Trustees voted during Tuesday’s regular session meeting to approve the addition of men’s and women’s bowling to the interscholastic ... |
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Highland Community College announces campus summer hours - 5/8/2012 FREEPORT—Beginning May 21, the Highland Community College campus will be closed on Fridays and Saturdays. All departments, with the exceptions listed below, will be available ... |
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Highland Community College celebrates 49th annual commencement - 5/7/2012 FREEPORT— The northwest Illinois community and friends of Highland Community College are invited to join our 2012 graduates and their families as we celebrate the ... |
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Freeport Chamber and HCC Business Institute to provide training sessions - 5/4/2012 FREEPORT —The Highland Business Institute, in conjunction with the Freeport Area Chamber of Commerce, will present the following professional development breakfast and luncheon opportunities throughout ... |
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Roman resigns as Cougars head coach - 5/4/2012 FREEPORT— Highland Community College Men’s Basketball Head Coach Zac Roman announced his resignation on Wednesday, May 3 stating that he would like to pursue other ... |
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RSVP of northwest Illinois celebrates 40 years of service - 5/2/2012 FREEPORT—The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of northwest Illinois will be hosting a 40th anniversary open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May ... |
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Highland Foundation tees up for annual golf tournament - 4/24/2012 FREEPORT —The 16th annual Highland Leadership Golf Tournament will be hosted by the Highland Community College Foundation on Monday, June 4, at Freeport Country Club. ... |
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Sauer-Danfoss contributes to HCC Foundation major gift campaign - 4/24/2012 FREEPORT—Sauer-Danfoss, a Freeport-based global manufacturer, recently announced a $50,000 donation to Highland Community College Foundation’s “Growing for tomorrow…Changing lives today” major gift campaign in support ... |
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Highland Concert Band welcomes guest saxophonist Keith Zimmerman - 4/20/2012 FREEPORT— On Friday, May 4, the Highland Concert Band will perform their Spring Instrumental Concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Ferguson Fine Arts Theatre. ... |
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HCC Trustees sign transfer agreement with University of Illinois - 4/18/2012 FREEPORT—During their April 17 regular meeting, the Highland Community College Board of Trustees held a public signing of a landmark transfer agreement between HCC and ... |
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HCC sponsors Chloris Lowe to speak on the history of the Ho-Chunk Nation - 4/17/2012 When: April 30, 2012 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Where: River Ridge School Commons, 4141 IL Route 84 South, Elizabeth/Hanover
Chloris Lowe is uniquely qualified ...
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Highland Royal Scots and Big Band to present annual Spring Jazz Show - 4/17/2012 FREEPORT — The Highland Community College Fine Arts Department is pleased to announce the annual Royal Scots and Big Band Spring Jazz Show. This energetic, ... |
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Highland Community College fall registration begins April 16 - 4/12/2012 FREEPORT—Registration for Fall 2012 Semester classes begins Monday, April 16, and summer course registration is currently ongoing.
Students are encouraged to register early for August ...
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HCC Early Childhood Education to offer professional development - 4/10/2012 FREEPORT—Highland Community College will host two professional development trainings in April. For both events, participants will receive training hours upon request for the Department of ... |
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Winners announced for the 42nd annual High School Juried Art Exhibit - 3/30/2012
Highland Gallery hosted the awards reception on Thursday, March 29, for the42nd annual High School Juried Art Exhibit. All entries are ...
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Highland Adult Education offering free TABE testing sessions - 3/30/2012 FREEPORT — The Highland Community College Adult Education Program will be holding additional Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) sessions. The TABE is designed to ... |
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Highland Community College hosts annual Job Fair - 3/19/2012 FREEPORT – The 2012 Highland Community College Job Fair will be held on Wednesday, April 11, and Thursday, April 12. Current students, graduates, and area ... |
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Kauke named 2012 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Scholar - 3/16/2012 FREEPORT—Kenneth Kauke, a full-time student at Highland Community College, has been named a 2012 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Bronze Scholar. Kauke is a Rockford ... |
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Highland's Boyer Colloquium to feature 'Endgame' author Derrick Jensen - 3/15/2012 FREEPORT – The 2012 Boyer Colloquium, "Endgame: An Evening with Derrick Jensen," will begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 19, 2012, in the Highland ... |
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'Ode to Joy' event to include HCC ensembles and many special guests - 3/8/2012 FREEPORT—The Highland Community College Music Department will present a special performance of the choral finale to Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, "Ode to Joy," at 7 ... |
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Highland's Clark and Schulz selected to Arrowhead All-Conference team - 3/7/2012 FREEPORT—Highland women's basketball team members Katie Clark and Keeley Schulz were recently named to the Arrowhead All-Conference first and second teams. Team members are selected ... |
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HCC cosmetology students transform cast members in 'The Darkening' - 3/6/2012 FREEPORT—Highland Community College cosmetology students Ali Ingram of Byron, Christine Wheetley of Mount Carroll and Larissa Peterson of Dixon will soon view their work on ... |
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Highland Cougar basketball receives Arrowhead All-Conference recognition - 3/2/2012 FREEPORT—The Highland Community College men’s basketball team has won the Arrowhead Conference Award for the 14th consecutive year with a 10-2 record.
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Highland Trustees discuss tuition increase, approve new certificate - 2/23/2012 FREEPORT — The Highland Community College Board of Trustees approved the first reading of a proposed tuition increase and voted to add a new certificate ... |
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Highland Phi Theta Kappa students named to All-Illinois Academic Team - 2/23/2012 FREEPORT — Highland Community College's international honor society chapter, Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), has announced that Kenneth Kauke of Rockford and Jacob Crome of Stockton ... |
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Highland Adult Education offering free TABE testing sessions - 2/22/2012 FREEPORT — The Highland Community College Adult Education Program will be holding additional Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) sessions. The TABE is designed to ... |
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Highland's WindTech TV now broadcasting curriculum online - 2/17/2012 FREEPORT — WindTech TV, another vital component of the three-year National Science Foundation (NSF) grant project, is now broadcasting online to further the ability of ... |
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HCC Foundation announces ten new scholarship opportunities - 2/16/2012 FREEPORT — The HCC Foundation has announced ten new scholarships for eligible Highland Community College students. With more than 200 scholarships available through the Foundation, ... |
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HCC Wind Tech Program receives nacelle and turbine blade - 2/15/2012 FREEPORT — On Wednesday, February 15, the Highland Community College Wind Turbine Technician program received an intact, decommissioned Vestas V15 wind turbine nacelle, a donation ... |
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HCC announces Fall 2011 graduates - 2/10/2012 FREEPORT — Highland Community College announces its fall 2011 graduates. These graduates received associate of arts degrees, associate of science degrees, associate of applied science ... |
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Highland Community College earns wind energy seal of approval - 2/10/2012 FREEPORT — On January 12, the Wind Turbine Technician training program at Highland Community College was awarded the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) Seal of ... |
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Prairie Wind Magazine Now Accepting Submissions for 2012 Edition - 2/9/2012 FREEPORT – Submissions are now being accepted for the 20th Anniversary Issue of the Prairie Wind magazine, a collection of original poetry, prose, visual art, ... |
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'Mr. Green' pays a visit to the Ferguson Fine Arts Theatre - 2/8/2012 FREEPORT — The highly acclaimed two-man play "Visiting Mr. Green" by Jeff Baron will be performed at 7:30 p.m. February 23, 24 and 25 in ... |
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Highland Concert Band to perform spring chamber music concert - 2/6/2012 FREEPORT — The HCC instrumental music department will present the Spring Chamber Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, February 26, at Park Hills Evangelical Church located ... |
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Moonlight Serenade featuring Highland's Big Band coming to Masonic Temple - 2/6/2012 FREEPORT — The Highland Community College Big Band and Freeport High School Jazz Ensemble will combine their talents under the direction of Mr. Bill Petersen ... |
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Highland Business Institute to host small business start-up seminar - 2/1/2012 FREEPORT — The Highland Community College Business Institute will be offering the free seminar, "1st Steps to Starting a Small Business," from 6 to 8 ... |
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Highland Business Institute now offers Ed2go online courses - 2/1/2012 FREEPORT — The Highland Business Institute is pleased to announce a program that makes it easy for individuals to take high-quality, non-credit online courses no ... |
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Highland's Gunderson earns InfoComm International certification - 2/1/2012 FREEPORT — Audio/Visual Specialist Michael Gunderson of Highland Community College has earned his Certified Technology Specialist (CTS®) credential from InfoComm International. The certification is for ... |
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Equine Science program broadens reach with new training locations - 2/1/2012 FREEPORT — The Equine Science program has continued to steadily increase its training opportunities this academic year since the associate of applied science degree and ... |
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Highland Community College announces Service Award recipients - 1/30/2012 FREEPORT — Highland Community College employees were recognized for their years of service as part of the Opening Days activities on January 12, 2012. The ... |
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Highland to host Black History Month celebration - 1/30/2012 FREEPORT — In recognition of Black History Month, Highland Community College and the HCC Task Force will sponsor a free and open public celebration beginning ... |
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Highland Adult Education offering free TABE testing sessions - 1/26/2012 FREEPORT — The Highland Community College Adult Education Program will be holding additional Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) sessions. The TABE is designed to ... |
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Local singers invited to participate in special HCC choral performance - 1/20/2012 FREEPORT — The Highland Community College Music Department is pleased to announce that it will be performing the finale to Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, "Ode ... |
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HCC Trustees support economic, environmental sustainability efforts - 1/19/2012 FREEPORT — The year's first Highland Community College Board of Trustees meeting produced unanimous votes on three proposals aimed at bringing economic growth and "green" ... |
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HCC announces dean's list for Fall 2011 Semester - 1/17/2012 FREEPORT — Highland Community College proudly announces the dean’s list for the Fall 2011 semester. Students who have completed 12 credit hours or more during ... |
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Highland faculty and staff receive Excellence Awards - 1/13/2012 FREEPORT — Highland Community College employees joined fellow colleagues on January 12 to honor individuals with this year's Excellence Awards. The awards recognize employees for ... |
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Highland Gallery seeks local artists for district-wide exhibit - 1/6/2012 FREEPORT— The Highland Gallery is accepting entries for the 43rd annual Highland Community College District Juried Art Exhibit which will run from February 9 through ... |
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Berberet appointed executive director of HCC Foundation - 1/5/2012 FREEPORT — The Highland Community College Foundation Board of Directors has appointed James M. Berberet as Executive Director of the Foundation. Berberet has been serving ... |
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HCC West to host adult education open house - 1/4/2012 ELIZABETH — The Highland Community College West campus will hold an informational session for prospective adult education students and adult volunteer literacy tutors from 5 ... |
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HCC announces campus closure for winter break - 12/13/2011 FREEPORT – The Highland Community College campus will be closed for winter break on Thursday, December 22, 2011, through Monday, January 2, 2012. All ... |
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Highland's Kent Johnson recognized in Times Literary Supplement - 12/7/2011 FREEPORT — Highland Community College English and Spanish instructor Dr. Kent Johnson’s work “Question Mark Above the Sun” has received distinction as one of the ... |
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Highland Adult Education offering free TABE testing sessions - 11/30/2011 FREEPORT — The Highland Community College Adult Education Program will be holding several Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) sessions this fall. The TABE is ... |
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Highland Alumni Association scholarship recipients conclude a 'winning' semester - 11/21/2011 FREEPORT — With the fall semester coming to an end, three Highland students are studying for final exams with a little help from Highland’s Alumni ... |
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HCC Trustees approve tax levies and submission of online program - 11/18/2011 FREEPORT — Following a public hearing on November 15, the Highland Community College Board of Trustees approved the annual tax levy during their regular session. ... |
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Highland Community College Foundation recognizes distinguished alumni - 10/25/2011 FREEPORT — The Highland Community College Foundation presented its 17th annual Distinguished Alumni Awards on Thursday, October 20. The 2011 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients were ... |
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Highland Gallery to host reception for Visual Arts faculty - 10/24/2011 FREEPORT — The Highland Gallery, located in the Ferguson Fine Arts Center, will feature works of art created by current HCC Visual Arts faculty members ... |
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HCC faculty member Kent Johnson publishes Uruguayan poetry collection - 10/19/2011 FREEPORT — Highland Community College is pleased to announce the publication of English and Spanish instructor Dr. Kent Johnson’s recent collaboration “Hotel Lautréamont: Contemporary Poetry ... |
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Lt. Governor Simon's Listening Tour Comes to Highland Community College - 10/6/2011 FREEPORT — A Highland Community College panel consisting of faculty, staff and students addressed Illinois Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon this Wednesday on matters ranging from ... |
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Lt. Governor Simon to visit HCC on Oct. 5 - 10/5/2011 FREEPORT — Lt. Governor Sheila Simon will bring her Complete College tour to Kishwaukee, Sauk Valley and Highland community colleges today to promote the ... |
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HCC Foundation Announces 2011-2012 Scholarship Recipients - 10/4/2011 FREEPORT — The Highland Community College Foundation distributed over $350,000 dollars to Highland students for the 2011-2012 academic year with over 400 people in attendance ... |
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HCC Medical Assistant Program Becomes Newest Addition to CAAHEP Approved Program List in Illinois - 9/30/2011 FREEPORT — Following rigorous evaluation by the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB), Highland Community College’s medical assistant program was granted initial accreditation status from ... |
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HCC Trustees adopt balanced budget - 9/22/2011 FREEPORT — Highland Community College Trustees held a budget work session on Tuesday, September 20 prior to adopting the fiscal year 2011-2012 budget during the ... |
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HCC Awarded Military Friendly School Title from G.I. Jobs - 9/20/2011 FREEPORT — G.I. Jobs, the premier magazine for military personnel transitioning into civilian life, has awarded Highland Community College the designation of Military Friendly School. ... |
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Area Students Invited to Participate in HCC Children's Choir - 9/1/2011 FREEPORT - The Highland Community College Children’s Choir rehearsals will begin on Monday, September 12, 2011. Rehearsals are held on Mondays from 4:00 - ... |
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Highland instructor writes book on author Don DeLillo - 8/9/2011 Highland Community College English instructor Dr. Paul Giaimo recently published a new book, "Appreciating Don DeLillo: The Moral Force of a Writer’s work." The book, ... |
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Highland Community College, FHN and local emergency responders to hold combined exercise - 7/22/2011 FREEPORT – Highland Community College and FHN will partner with emergency responders from Stephenson County and the City of Freeport to conduct a combined crisis ... |
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HCC to Hold Equine Science Program Open House - 7/21/2011 NORTHWEST ILLINOIS — Highland Community College will hold an open house for individuals interested in the new Associate of Applied Science degree in Equine Science ... |
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HCC Announces Dean's List for Spring 2011 Semester - 6/23/2011 FREEPORT—Highland Community College proudly announces the dean’s list for the Spring 2011 semester. Students who have completed 12 credit hours or more during the semester ... |
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HCC Recognizes Outstanding 2011 Graduates - 5/18/2011 FREEPORT -- Highland Community College awarded 420 degrees and certificates at its annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 14th, 2011.
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Renowned Lincoln Scholar to Speak at HCC Commencement - 4/29/2011 FREEPORT, IL — Harold Holzer, one of the country's leading authorities on Abraham Lincoln and the political culture of the Civil War era, will address ... |
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Highland Trustees Approve Contracts and Reorganize New Board - 4/29/2011 FREEPORT – The Highland Community College Board of Trustees approved a two-year extension of President Dr. Joe Kanosky’s contract and a three-year agreement with the ... |
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HCC Instructor Wins Award at National Forensics Tournament - 4/27/2011 FREEPORT – Highland Community College Speech Instructor and Forensics Coach, Jim Yeager, was presented with the Collie-Taylor Coach’s Fellowship Award at the Phi Rho Pi ... |
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Highland Community College Celebrates 48th Commencement - 4/26/2011 FREEPORT— The northwest Illinois community and friends of Highland Community College are invited to join our 2011 graduates and their families as we celebrate the ... |
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Showcase Highland to be held at Midwest Medical Center in Galena - 4/13/2011 FREEPORT – Midwest Medical Center in Galena will host a “Showcase Highland” program on April 27th, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.
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Retired teachers honor Highland student - 4/8/2011 FREEPORT – Courtney Gaulrapp, of Freeport, was recently awarded the Retired Teachers Scholarship at a luncheon meeting of more than 110 retired teachers from throughout ... |
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HCC Trustee Attends Department of Education Summit - 4/5/2011 NORTHWEST ILLINOIS – Highland Community College trustee, Diane Gallagher, represented HCC and the nation’s community colleges at a U.S. Department of Education regional summit on ... |
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HCC Wind Technology Instructor to Chair American Wind Energy Association Work Group - 2/17/2011 FREEPORT — Highland Community College wind technology instructor, Dave Vrtol, was recently named the new Community College and Technical School Sub-Chairperson for the American Wind ... |
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HCC Dean's List for Fall 2010 Semester - 1/28/2011 FREEPORT—Highland Community College proudly announces the dean’s list for the fall 2010 semester. Students who have completed 12 credit hours or more during the semester ... |
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Highland Community College Announces Fall 2010 Graduates - 1/13/2011 FREEPORT—Highland Community College announces its fall 2010 graduates. These graduates received associate of arts degrees, associate of science degrees, associate of applied science degrees, and ... |
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HCC Foundation Executive Director Announces Retirement - 1/7/2011 FREEPORT — After spending nearly 20 years with the Highland Community College Foundation — and the last 16 as executive director — Susan Atherton has ... |
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Highland Faculty and Staff Receive Excellence Awards - 1/7/2011 FREEPORT – Highland Community College employees have an opportunity each year to nominate their colleagues for an Excellence Award. The award recognizes employees for quality ... |
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HCC Adult Education announces added TABE testing sessions and orientation - 12/21/2010 FREEPORT — The Highland Community College Adult Education Program will be adding two additional Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) sessions in January. The TABE ... |
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Register now for Spring & Summer 2011 Classes - 12/16/2010 Register now for Spring & Summer 2011 Classes |
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HCC and Partners Win State Award for Online Nursing Program - 11/23/2010 FREEPORT – Highland Community College, along with partners Kishwaukee College, Rock Valley College, and Sauk Valley Community College received a 2010 Illinois Council of Community ... |
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HCC Trustees Approve Tax Levies and New Programs - 11/17/2010 FREEPORT— Each year Highland Community College is required to submit a tax levy request. Setting the tax levy is a somewhat complex task determined by ... |
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HCC Foundation Presents Distinguished Alumni Awards - 11/2/2010 FREEPORT—The Highland Community College Foundation presented its sixteenth annual “Distinguished Alumni Awards” during the Foundation’s Annual Board Meeting on Tuesday, October 26, 2010. The ... |
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Highland Adult Education now offering free TABE testing sessions - 10/15/2010 The Highland Community College Adult Education Program will be holding several Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) sessions this fall. The TABE is designed to ... |
HCC Foundation Distributes Scholarship Funds to Students - 10/12/2010
FREEPORT—The Highland Community College Foundation held its annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony on September 27th. The Foundation will distribute ...
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Highland Sponsored RSVP celebrates Senior Corps Week of September 20th - 9/21/2010 Freeport — The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Northwest Illinois, sponsored by Highland Community College, will join the nationwide celebration of the first ... |
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Highland Art Gallery Features Exhibit by Steve Tritt: Illinois Soul - 9/7/2010 Illinois Wash
FREEPORT— The Highland Gallery, located in the Ferguson Fine Arts Center, presents a one-person exhibit by ...
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HCC Named a Military Friendly School by G.I Jobs Magazine - 9/7/2010 Highland Community College was named in the 2011 list of Military Friendly Schools by G.I. Jobs Magazine. The list honors the top 15 percent ... |
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Area Students Invited to Participate in HCC Children's Choir - 8/25/2010 FREEPORT- The Highland Community College Children’s Choir rehearsals will begin on Monday, September 13, 2010. Rehearsals are held on Mondays from 4:00 - 5:15 ... |
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Adult Education Classes Begin in September - 8/24/2010 Highland Community College’s Adult Education classes will begin the week of September 13th, 2010, on the Highland campus and at the outreach centers at HCC ... |
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Highland Community College Awarded National Science Foundation Grant - 7/20/2010 FREEPORT, IL — During the regularly scheduled July Board of Trustees meeting, Highland Community College officials announced that the College has been named the recipient ... |
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Highland Presents 37th Summerset Theatre, GREASE - 6/24/2010 All tickets have been reserved for all 5 performances. However, if you are still interested in seeing the show, there may be a number of ... |
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HCC Trustees Begin Process of Technology Upgrades - 6/16/2010 FREEPORT— During their regularly scheduled June board meeting, Highland Community College Trustees moved forward in a process to fund $1.75 million in technology and infrastructure ... |
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Alumni and Friends Donate a Display Case to Highland - 6/16/2010 FREEPORT — The Highland Community College Alumni Association and a group of local donors recently presented a large lighted display case to college officials. The ... |
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HCC Foundation board appoints new officers; Announces $1.5 million campaign milestone - 6/15/2010 FREEPORT — The Highland Community College Foundation Board of Directors recently held their quarterly meeting on the Highland campus. Foundation president, Todd Weegens, welcomed ... |
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Growing for tomorrow....changing lives today - 6/9/2010 Find out how you can help the Growing for tomorrow...changing lives today major gift campaign in support of the Ray and Betty Stamm Health Science ... |
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Highland Graduate Selected to Participate in the NEW Leadership Institute - 6/2/2010 FREEPORT – Recent Highland Community College graduate, Charity Otte, will be attending the NEW Leadership Illinois Summer Institute held at the University of Illinois at ... |
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HCC Holds Women's Wind Tower Climb - 5/26/2010 FREEPORT — Nine area women experienced what few people have the opportunity to do when they climbed to the top of a 375 ft. wind ... |
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Highland Student Wins Scholarship for Work on Honors Project - 5/7/2010 FREEPORT— Highland Community College student, Shannon Polly, was awarded a $100 scholarship for her first place award in the poster session at the Midwest Institute ... |
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Highland Community College to Celebrate 47th Commencement - 5/5/2010 FREEPORT— The northwest Illinois community and friends of Highland Community College are invited to join our 2010 graduates and their families as we celebrate the ... |
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Highland Community College to Offer Online Spanish Course - 4/28/2010 FREEPORT — Beginning this fall, students interested in taking Elementary Spanish I (SPAN 155) at Highland Community College will have the option of taking the ... |
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Highland Community College Holds 13th Annual Servant-Leadership Ceremony - 4/27/2010 FREEPORT – On Sunday, April 18th over 400 people gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of area high school students enrolled in Highland's Servant-Leadership program. ... |
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Highland Names New Head Coach - 4/14/2010 FREEPORT — Highland Community College officials announced today that after a review of the pool of applicants for the head men's basketball coaching position, the ... |
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Highland Forensic Team on a Record-Setting Pace to Nationals - 3/31/2010 FREEPORT – On March 20, 2010, Highland Community College’s Forensic Team attended the Phi Rho Pi Region Four Regional Tournament held in McHenry. The duo ... |
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Highland Coach Norman to be inducted into to the NJCAA Hall of Fame - 2/26/2010 FREEPORT – Highland Community College Athletic Director and former men’s basketball coach, Pete Norman, has been selected to be inducted into the National Junior College ... |
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Highland to Host NJCAA Region IV Basketball Tournament - 2/22/2010 FREEPORT — Highland Community College is hosting the 2009 NJCCA Region IV Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament beginning Saturday, February 27 in the Larry F. ... |
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HCC announces Dean’s List for Fall 2009 Semester - 2/5/2010 FREEPORT—Highland Community College proudly announces the dean’s list for the fall 2009 semester. Students who have completed 12 credit hours or more during the semester ... |
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Highland Community College Announces Fall 2009 Graduates - 2/5/2010 FREEPORT—Highland Community College announces its fall 2009 graduates. These graduates received associate of arts degrees, associate of science degrees, associate of applied science degrees and ... |
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HCC Wind Turbine Technology program receives donation from SPX Hydraulic Technologies - 1/28/2010 FREEPORT – Highland Community College’s Wind Turbine Technician students are using high performance hydraulic pumps, wrenches and tools thanks to a $21,000 donation from SPX ... |
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HCC Granted Continued Accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission - 1/22/2010 FREEPORT — Highland Community College was granted continued accreditation status by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and continued membership in the North Central Association. College ... |
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Highland Trustees Consider Tuition Increase - 1/21/2010 FREEPORT – The Highland Community College Board of Trustees considered a recommendation to increase Highland Community College tuition by $10.00 per credit hour at their ... |
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Highland Community College 2010 Service Award Recipients - 1/13/2010 FREEPORT –Highland Community College employees were recognized for their years of service as part of the Opening Days activities on January 8th, 2010. The 2010 ... |
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Highland Faculty and Staff Receive Excellence Awards - 1/13/2010 FREEPORT – Highland Community College employees have an opportunity each year to nominate their colleagues for an Excellence Award. The award recognizes employees for quality ... |
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HCC Adult Education Program Seeks Volunteer Tutors - 1/11/2010 FREEPORT— The Highland Community College Adult Education Program is seeking volunteers to tutor adults in Stephenson County. Volunteers tutor math, reading, writing or English as ... |
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Highland Instructor Published in the Chicago Tribune - 1/8/2010 FREEPORT — Highland Community College faculty member Sam Tucibat recently had his work published in the Chicago Tribune. The journalism, graphic design and photography instructor ... |
HCC Currently Registering for Spring Community Education Classes - 12/15/2009 Share
FREEPORT – Registration is ongoing for Highland Community College’s Spring Community Education classes. ...
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Truck Driving Classes Return to HCC - 11/25/2009 Share
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Influenza Information and Prevention - 11/13/2009 Highland Community College has developed a Pandemic Response Plan in the event that the College is impacted by an H1N1 Influenza pandemic. The plan is ... |
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Highland Conducts Transfer Day with State Universities - 10/27/2009 Highland Community College welcomed representatives from nine major state universities from throughout Illinois to meet with HCC student advisors on Monday, October 26th, 2009.
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HCC Automotive Programs Go Green - 10/15/2009 FREEPORT, IL – The Highland Community College automotive programs are undergoing efforts to become more environmentally friendly through the use of new technologies thanks to ... |
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HCC Cosmetology Holds A Shear Passion for Pink Fundraiser for Well Woman of Northwest Illinois - 10/14/2009 FREEPORT -- The Highland Community College Cosmetology department is holding their annual fundraiser for the Well Woman of Northwest Illinois agency which assists women who ... |
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Helm Group Announces Corporate Support for Highland Community College - 10/14/2009 FREEPORT – The Helm Group recently stepped up as a corporate partner in support of the Growing for tomorrow…Changing lives today campaign in support of ... |
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HCC Foundation Distributes Scholarship Funds to Students - 10/8/2009 FREEPORT—The Highland Community College Foundation held its annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony on September 27th. The Foundation will distribute over $300,000 dollars to Highland students in ... |
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Coach Norman Stepping Down - 10/2/2009 FREEPORT – Longtime Highland Community College coach, Pete Norman, is stepping down from his role as the head coach for men’s basketball. Norman has led ... |
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Illinois Colleges and Universities Prepare for MAP Grant Cuts - 9/25/2009 College leaders representing all of Illinois public and private higher education, universities and community colleges, conveyed an urgent message when they met with Governor Pat ... |
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HCC Foundation Announces Scholarship Named for Joey Stott - 9/14/2009 The Highland Community College Foundation is proud to announce that it has established the Joey Stott Scholarship Fund in honor of the volunteering spirit shown ... |
HCC's Kent Johnson has recent article featured on Harper's Magazine web site. - 9/11/2009 HCC English and Spanish instructor, Dr. Kent Johnson, recently had an article about new poetry in Chicago featured ...
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Dan Balz, National Correspondent for The Washington Post, Keynotes the 2009 Reuben Baumgartner Issues Forum - 8/26/2009
FREEPORT— Dan Balz, a prominent political commentator and national correspondent at The Washington Post, will be the guest speaker ...
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Area Musicians Invited to Join the HCC Concert Band - 8/25/2009 The Highland Community College Concert Band still has openings for the fall semester. The ensemble meets Wednesdays from 7:00-9:00 pm, weekly. Anyone who has ... |
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Ultrasonic Power Announces Corporate Support for Highland Community College - 8/20/2009 FREEPORT – Ultrasonic Power Corporation recently stepped up as a corporate partner in support of the Growing for tomorrow…Changing lives today campaign on support of ... |
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Highland featured at State Fair for "Innovation in Illinois" - 8/12/2009 FREEPORT—Highland Community College has been invited to participate in the Governor’s “Innovation in Illinois” tent at this year’s Illinois State Fair in Springfield, August 14 ... |
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HCC and Partners for Employment to offer Information Sessions for Displaced Workers - 7/17/2009 FREEPORT – Highland Community College and Partners for Employment, a member of Workforce Employment Solutions, are conducting joint information sessions for area displaced and unemployed ... |
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End of an Era at HCC: Last Semester for Darkroom Training - 7/16/2009 FREEPORT - Shooting photographs with a film camera, developing negatives in a darkroom and watching prints come into being under a soft, red light is ... |
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HCC Announces 2008-2009 Nursing Graduates - 7/14/2009 FREEPORT - Highland Community College announces the Fall 2008, Spring 2009 and Summer 2009 nursing graduates. The following graduates (by degree and city) were recognized ... |
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HCC Trustees Grant Abatement for Heritage Woods Supportive Living Facility - 6/18/2009 Highland Community College Trustees approved a resolution allowing the tax abatement for the Heritage Woods Supportive Living Facility of Freeport during their regular board meeting ... |
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Eastland High School Seniors Receive the Steven Moll Memorial Scholarship to Attend HCC - 6/11/2009 FREEPORT – Six Eastland High School 2009 graduates were named recipients of the Steven Moll Memorial Scholarship. The $2,000 scholarships were granted by the Steven ... |
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HCC Photography Instructor to Exhibit at Monroe Arts Center - 6/9/2009 Sam Tucibat, instructor of Photography, Graphic Design, and Journalism at Highland Community College, has been invited to exhibit his digital photographic art this summer at ... |
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HCC Even Start Program not Awarded Grant for 2009-2010 - 6/8/2009 FREEPORT – Highland Community College Adult Education officials were recently made aware that the program will not be awarded grant funding for the Even Start ... |
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Highland Officially Opens New Wind Turbine Technician Training Center - 6/4/2009
FREEPORT—The construction of Highland Community College’s newest addition, a 5,500 square ...
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HCC Wind Tech Student Selected for Overseas Internship - 5/21/2009 FREEPORT – Highland Community College wind turbine technician student Tanner Clenney, of Lanark IL, has been selected to participate in an overseas summer internship with ... |
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HCC's Jim Phillips Wins Distinguished Alumni Award - 5/19/2009 FREEPORT – Highland Community College instructor, Jim Phillips, was recently granted Western Illinois University History Department's 2009 Distinguished Alumnus Award. Phillips began his career at ... |
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HCC Recognizes Outstanding 2009 Graduates - 5/18/2009 FREEPORT -- Highland Community College awarded 326 degrees and certificates at its annual commencement ceremony. “This commencement ceremony is obviously the culmination of our year,” ... |
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Highland Dedicates the Ray and Betty Stamm Health Science Nursing Wing - 5/7/2009 FREEPORT— The construction of Highland Community College’s newest addition, a 13,694 square foot health science nursing wing added to the Natural Science and Health building, ... |
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HCC Trustees Approve New Emergency Medical Technician Degree - 5/1/2009 FREEPORT – Highland Community College plans to introduce a new Emergency Medical Technician associates of applied science degree by January 2009. During their regular April ... |
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HCC’s “Highland Chronicle” Wins State Awards - 4/28/2009 FREEPORT— Staff members of Highland Community College’s student newspaper, “The Highland Chronicle,” earned five Excellence Awards from the Illinois Community College Journalism Association last month. ... |
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HCC Trustees Approve Tuition Increase for Fall 2009 - 3/26/2009 FREEPORT – The Highland Community College Board of Trustees approved a tuition increase of $8.00 per credit hour at their regular March meeting on Tuesday, ... |
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Community Leaders Support HCC Foundation’s Major Gift Campaign - 3/4/2009 FREEPORT— Highland Community College and the HCC Foundation have launched the Growing for tomorrow…Changing lives today campaign in support of the Ray and Betty Stamm ... |
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HCC Adult Education Staff Member to Present at Statewide Conference - 2/25/2009 FREEPORT—Highland Community College Adult Education Coordinator of Instructional Services, Jerelyn Forman, has been selected to present at the Illinois Adult and Continuing Educators Association Annual ... |
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HCC Currently Registering for Spring Community Education Classes - 1/22/2009 Registration is ongoing for Highland Community College’s spring Community Education classes. Over forty classes, ranging from business and technical skills to cooking, music and ... |
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Highland to Provide Mental Health Services for Students - 1/22/2009 Freeport – During their regular monthly meeting on January 20th, The Highland Community College Board of Trustees approved an agreement with FHN Family Counseling Center ... |
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Highland Faculty and Staff Receive Excellence Awards - 1/13/2009 FREEPORT – Highland Community College employees have an opportunity each year to nominate their colleagues for an Excellence Award. The award recognizes employees for quality ... |
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HCC Granted Highest Recognition by the Illinois Community College Board - 1/9/2009 Springfield, IL, January 09, 2009 - Today the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) granted Highland Community College the status of "recognition continued", the highest recognition ... |
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HCC Trustees Accept Bids to Equip New Facilities - 12/18/2008 FREEPORT– During their regularly scheduled meeting on December 16th, The Highland Community College Board of Trustees accepted a series of bids to equip the college’s ... |
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HCC Cosmetology Student Takes First Place in State Competition - 12/15/2008 Freeport – Highland Community College Cosmetology student Renee Kok of Freeport, with her model Kristina Hicks of Rock City, entered the annual Illinois Association of ... |
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HCC Cosmetology Department Raises Funds for Mammograms - 11/20/2008 FREEPORT- The Highland Community college cosmetology students held a Sea of Pink fundraiser on Friday, October 24th to raise funds to ... |
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HCC Trustees Approve Tax Levies - 11/20/2008 FREEPORT- The Highland Community College Board of Trustees approved several resolutions establishing the 2008 tax levy during its regularly scheduled meeting on November 18, 2008.
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Highland Board Approves “After Three” Tuition Waiver - 10/24/2008 The Highland Community College Board of Trustees approved the “After Three” tuition waiver for the spring 09 semester during their regular monthly meeting on October ... |
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Highland Breaks Ground for Wind Turbine Technology Center - 10/10/2008 FREEPORT—Highland Community College’s newest addition, a 5,500 square foot Wind Turbine Technology Center, is slated for completion in late February and will be fully available ... |
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HCC Foundation Distributes Scholarship Funds to Students - 10/1/2008 The Highland Community College Foundation distributed over $350,000 dollars to Highland students for the 2008-2009 academic year at its annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony on September ... |
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Highland College Trustees Approve 2009 Budget - 9/19/2008 Highland College Trustees Approve 2009 Budget Highland Community College Trustees held a budget work session on Tuesday, September 16 prior to adopting the fiscal year 2008-2009 ... |
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Highland Wind Turbine Technician Students climb wind tower - 9/17/2008 All sixteen students in Highland Community College’s first Introduction to Wind Technology class climbed a 300 ft. wind tower at the Mendota Wind Farm in ... |
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New Collaborative Online Nursing program approved - 9/15/2008 The first hybrid online RN nursing program in northern Illinois was approved by the Illinois Board of Nursing September 5, 2008, at their regularly scheduled ... |
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Highland President attends Illinois Community College Board hearing on funding concerns - 9/9/2008 Highland President attends Illinois Community College Board hearing on funding concerns Highland Community College President, Dr. Joe Kanosky, attended an Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) Budget ... |
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Linda Adams-Foat wins National Awards for Costume Design - 8/25/2008 Linda Adams-Foat wins National Awards for Costume Design Linda Adams-Foat, costumer for the Highland Community College Fine Arts Department, won five prestigious awards at the 81st ... |
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Northern Illinois Colleges, Hospitals Collaborate on New Online Nursing program - 8/7/2008 The first hybrid online RN nursing program in northern Illinois is in the final stages of implementation, according to Kathleen Johnson, MN, RN, the director ... |
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Lizer, 2007 Nurse of the Year, Studies Health of Regional Farmers - 7/30/2008 “Farmers have often been viewed as the hardiest of all American workers. Indeed, hard physical work and long work hours have been commonplace among American ... |
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HCC Submits Two New Programs for State Approval - 7/28/2008 Responding to needs throughout the District, Highland Community College submitted two new programs to the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) for state approval: Certified Medical ... |
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Auto Programs Receive $40,000 Donations - 7/16/2008 Highland Community College’s auto program received a “nice step up,” according to Scott Anderson, Dean, Business and Technology. Recently, General Motors donated a 2008 Chevrolet ... |
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Highland Breaks Ground for New Nursing Wing - 7/15/2008 Highland Community College’s newest addition, a 13,694 square foot health science nursing wing added to the Natural Science and Health building, will be available for ... |
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HCC Recognizes Outstanding 2008 Graduates - 5/16/2008 Highland Community College awarded 341 degrees and certificates at its annual commencement ceremony. “Graduation day is obviously the culmination of our year,” said HCC president ... |
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HCC Recognizes Honor Graduates at Convocation Ceremony - 5/15/2008 Highland Community College will host the 2008 Honors Convocation on Thursday, May 15, recognizing graduates earning a 3.25 GPA or higher.The following students are recognized ... |
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Business Institute Coordinator Completes Sales Institute - 4/28/2008 Kathleen Weber has passed the Sales Institute exam, by the Learning Resources Network (LERN), an international association in lifelong learning. By passing the Sales Institute ... |
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Manzullo Secures $350,000 to Help Improve Security at NIU, Other Northern Illinois Colleges - 4/14/2008 (ROCKFORD) – Congressman Don Manzullo (R-Egan) today announced he has secured $350,000 in federal funds to help Northern Illinois University and six other colleges bolster ... |
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HCC Automotive Technician Program Nationally Certified — AGAIN - 4/7/2008 Highland Community College announces that its automotive technician program has been re-certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) through the National Automotive ... |
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Illinois Board of Higher Education Approves HCC Wind Tech Program - 4/1/2008 April 1, 2008 – Highland Community College has been given official approval of the state’s first associate degree program for wind turbine technicians. The program ... |
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Agreement Will Aid Transfer Between HCC, Rockford College - 2/28/2008 Students transferring to Rockford College from Highland Community College in Freeport will find the process a little more seamless thanks to a new compact agreement ... |
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English as a Second Language Classes Offered in Savanna - 2/12/2008 Highland Community College is offering English classes on Tuesday and Thursday from 4 - 6 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 2100 Chicago Avenue, ... |
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Dean’s List for Fall 2007 Semester - 1/25/2008 Highland Community College proudly announces the dean’s list for the fall 2007 semester. Students who have completed 12 credit hours or more during the semester ... |
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Faculty and Staff Receive Excellence Awards - 1/14/2008 Highland Community College employees have an opportunity once a year to nominate their colleagues for an Excellence Award. The award recognizes employees for quality work, ... |
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Jean Johnson Wins Success Skills Scholarship - 1/9/2008 Jean M. Johnson, of Freeport, has won the Highland Community College Fall 2007 Success Skills Scholarship for her essay entry, “How I Define Success.” ... |
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RSVP Recognizes Volunteers at Annual Recognition Awards Luncheon - 12/18/2007 The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) recognized volunteers for their service to the community at a luncheon held on December 12tth at St. Thomas ... |
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Highland Awards First Scholarships for Dual Credit Students at HCC West - 12/17/2007 The Highland Community College Foundation awarded two area high school students with scholarships aimed at helping them complete dual credit courses at the Highland West ... |
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HCC Cosmetology Department Raises Funds for Mammograms - 11/14/2007 The Highland Community college cosmetology students held a “Sea of Pink” fundraiser on Friday, October 26th to raise funds to help pay for mammograms through ... |
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HCC President’s Office Named for First President - 10/26/2007 The Highland Community College Foundation and the College had an opportunity to honor the College’s first president, Kenneth E. Borland, on Thursday, October 18. The ... |
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HCC Foundation Names 2007 Distinguished Alumni - 10/26/2007 The Highland Community College Foundation held its Annual “Distinguished Alumni Awards” ceremony on Thursday, October 18, 2007. The Foundation received many responses from the community ... |
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EcoEnergy, HCC announce plans for wind technology program - 10/16/2007 Officials from Highland Community College and EcoEnergy announced plans today to develop a wind turbine technology degree program at the Freeport campus. The HCC program ... |
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Trustees Request Approval to Begin Construction Project - 8/22/2007 Highland Community College Trustees are seeking final approval from the Illinois Community College Board to begin construction of an addition to the Natural Science Center. ... |
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HCC Trustees Approve Tentative Budget - 7/25/2007 A 2008 tentative budget was examined by Trustees during a budget work session held before their regular monthly meeting. The operating revenues are projected to ... |
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Highland Trustees Approve Drawings for New Nursing Wing - 6/28/2007 Highland Community College Trustees have approved the final floor plan schematic and construction time table for a new nursing facility from the campus architect, R.L. ... |
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Highland golfer Carlos Arenas named All-American - 5/31/2007 Carlos Arenas, a native of Simnasio Saucara, Colombia became the first golfer in Highland history to earn All-American status, placing seventh overall at the NJCAA ... |
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Donation to HCC’s Auto Body Program Enhances Estimating Capabilities - 5/30/2007 Highland Community College’s Automotive Program received a donation of 10 laptop computers from Mitchell International, I-CAR Education Foundation and State Farm Insurance. These laptop computers ... |
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Trustees Approve New Online Nursing and Customer Service Programs - 5/17/2007 Highland Community College plans to introduce at least two new programs by January 2008. During the May meeting, Trustees approved plans to offer an online ... |
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Board Room Named in Honor of Charter Member of Trustees - 5/17/2007 The Highland Community College Board Room will now be known as the “Robert J. Rimington Board Room” in honor of one of the charter members ... |
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Rob Urish Elected Board Chair - 5/17/2007 The newly seated Board of Trustees elected Rob Urish of Mt. Morris as chair and David Shockey of Ridott as vice chair. Terri Grimes was ... |
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HCC Director of Nursing Receives 'Top Nurse' Honors - 5/9/2007 Dr. Shannon Lizer was awarded the 2007 Nurse of the Year award. Shannon was featured in a special Salute to Nurses section, published in the ... |
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HCC Trustees Accept Repaving Bids, Approve Personnel Changes - 4/25/2007 The Highland Community College Board of Trustees approved the low bid from Civil Constructors in the amount of $249,190 to repave parking lots B (a ... |
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Tuition Increases $5 - 3/28/2007 FREEPORT - The Highland Community College Board of Trustees approved a tuition increase of $5.00 at the March Board of Trustees meeting. The change is ... |
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Highland Community College Player Ruled Ineligible for Fall Semester - 1/26/2007 Highland Community College has been notified by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) that it must forfeit games from the fall semester for unintentionally ... |
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SBDC Helps Create 47 New Jobs in 2006 - 1/9/2007 The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Highland and Sauk Valley Community Colleges worked with over 200 clients during 2006, and reports that 47 new ... |
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Trustees Approve New Online QuickBooks Certificate - 12/21/2006 During the December board meeting at Highland Community College, Trustees approved a new QuickBooks Professional Certificate program, which will be taught entirely online. This new ... |
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New CNA Classes to Start At HCC West - 12/9/2006 Highland Community College officials announced on Thursday that a new Certified Nursing Assistant program will start soon at HCC West in Elizabeth. During an Open ... |
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HCC Trustees Approve Tax Levies - 11/22/2006 Every year the College is required to submit a tax levy request. Setting the tax levy is a somewhat complex task determined by property tax ... |
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John Spaeth Receives National Dean’s List Scholarship - 10/20/2006 the followig news release was provided by PHI THETA KAPPA INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY OF THE TWO-YEAR COLLEGE Jackson, MS—John Spaeth, a student at Highland Community College, ... |
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29 Highland Courses Begin this Month - 10/13/2006 On Highland Community College’s schedule are 29 late-starting classes in a range of topics that start mid- to late October. These classes are offered ... |
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Two HCC Instructors Named Master Online Teachers - 10/11/2006 Two Highland Community College instructors, Craig Pence and John Sullivan, have earned the Master Online Teacher designation by completing a comprehensive program through the University ... |
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HCC Trustees Approve 2007 Budget - 9/20/2006 Highland Community College Trustees held a budget work session on Tuesday prior to adopting the fiscal year 2007 budget during the regular meeting. The College ... |
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Trustees held a public hearing regarding their intent to sell $2.8 million in funding bonds for technology and infrastructure upgrades - 8/21/2006 Highland Community College Trustees held a public hearing regarding their intent to sell $2.8 million in funding bonds for technology and infrastructure upgrades at the ... |
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Trustees approved an intent to sell $2.8 million in funding bonds for technology and infrastructure upgrades - 7/20/2006 Highland Community College Trustees approved an intent to sell $2.8 million in funding bonds for technology and infrastructure upgrades during the July board meeting. The ... |
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Trustees moved forward in a process to fund $2.8 million in technology and infrastructure upgrades during the June board meeting - 6/21/2006 Highland Community College Trustees moved forward in a process to fund $2.8 million in technology and infrastructure upgrades during the June board meeting by issuing ... |
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Trustees approved a contract and officially appointed Dr. Joe M. Kanosky as the sixth president of Highland Community College - 6/20/2006 FREEPORT— During today’s [June 20, 2006] regular board meeting, Trustees approved a contract and officially appointed Dr. Joe M. Kanosky as the sixth president of ... |
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Trustees select Dr. Joe M. Kanosky as the sixth president of Highland Community College - 5/23/2006 FREEPORT— During today’s [May 23, 2006] regular board meeting, Board Chair Stephen Kroeger announced that the Trustees have selected Dr. Joe M. Kanosky as the ... |
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HCC makes upgrades to make it possible to offer classes in Microsoft Office 2003. - 4/6/2006 FREEPORT—Highland Community College has recently made upgrades to make it possible to offer classes in Microsoft Office 2003 beginning in the summer of 2006. ... |
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