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‘Prairie Wind’ magazine now accepting submissions for 2019 edition
Submissions are now being accepted for the 27th annual Prairie Wind art and literary magazine. The Prairie Wind is a collection of original poetry, prose, visual art, and recorded music contributed by students, staff, alumni, and other members of the ...
Highland to present ‘Jane Addams Festival of New Plays’
Highland Community College Theatre Arts program presents “Jane Addams Festival of New Plays,” with performances March 7, 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Ferguson Fine Arts Center Theatre, 2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport, Ill. The evening will consist ...
Highland seeks part-time instructors
Do you have a master’s degree? Are you looking for extra spending money? Highland Community College is hosting a part-time instructor Job Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 26 from 4:30 — 6:30 p.m. in the Student/Conference Center, room H-210 located at 2998 ...
Highland recognizes Career and Technical Education month
Highland Community College joins community colleges throughout the state to celebrate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month in February. The month-long promotion is an integral component for business and community partners to work alongside Highland Community College to make CTE ...
Highland Community College announces Jane Addams Essay Contest
Highland Community College has announced a call for submissions for the 2019 Jane Addams Essay Contest. Highland students and high school students attending a school in Stephenson County are invited to submit an essay about Addams by April 26 on ...
Highland offers Rider Cards for student transportation to campus
Jo Daviess County Transit (JDCT) is making transportation available to Highland students to offer rides to the Freeport campus to attend classes. Rider Cards may be purchased at the J. Rosemary Shockey Bookstore at Highland Community College. The punch card ...
HCC Clarence Mitchell Library hosts NEA Big Read Writing Program
Highland Community College’s Clarence Mitchell Library offers a creative writing program on Feb. 28 at 1 p.m. as part of the 2019 NEA Big Read: One Freeport. Playwright, performance artist and spoken word artist, Saymoukda Vongsay, will present a 90-minute ...
Highland holds Big Band Concert and District Art Exhibit opening
The Highland Big Band will hold a concert on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theatre in the Ferguson Fine Arts Center, 2998 W. Pearl City Rd., Freeport, Ill. Tony Scodwell an alumnus of the bands of ...
50th annual District Juried Art Exhibit opening is rescheduled
Due to weather concerns, the Highland Opening Reception and Award Ceremony for the 50th annual District Juried Art Exhibit has been rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 21 from 4:30 — 6 p.m., with the awards presentation to be held at 5:30 ...
HCC Lifelong Learning February and March classes
Highland Community College Lifelong Learning February and March courses include Practical Tips for Life in Retirement, Medicine in the Civil War, Chair Yoga, Candlemaking, and more. To register and view the complete Lifelong Learning schedule, visit highland.edu/lifelong or call 815-599-3414. ...