Housatonic Community College Student News
For the first time in its history, the Housatonic Community College (HCC) Student Art Show adopted an online-only format. Typically held in the school’s Burt Chernow Galleries each spring, the Art Department created an innovative virtual exhibition while the college’s campus is closed due to the COVID-19 crisis.
23
Apr
Housatonic Community College Innovates Virtual Entrepreneurship Competition During COVID-19 Pandemic
Written by Richard Hubbard
The COVID-19 pandemic could not stop Housatonic Community College (HCC) from hosting its annual Elevator Pitch Competition. In keeping with the mandate for social distancing, the competition was moved to a first-ever online format. Students dreaming of running their own business competed virtually for prizes, with an enthusiastic response.
20
Apr
Housatonic Community College Foundation Provides Rapid Response Emergency Funds to Students Affected by Pandemic
Written by Richard Hubbard
As COVID-19 takes a toll on college students everywhere, the Housatonic Community College Foundation is providing emergency relief to help students impacted by the pandemic.
07
Apr
Housatonic Community College and Instructors Team Up Building 3-D Face Shields, Critical To Hospitals Fighting Coronavirus
Written by Richard Hubbard
Housatonic Community College (HCC) and three of its instructors have partnered together to create plastic face shield frames that ultimately can be worn by healthcare workers in the fight against Coronavirus.
27
Mar
Housatonic Community College Donates Critical Medical Supplies To Hospital Fighting Coronavirus
Written by Richard Hubbard
To support the fight against Coronavirus, Housatonic Community College (HCC) donated critical medical supplies from its math, science and allied health programs today to Yale New Haven Health - Bridgeport Hospital.
27
Feb
Women Offered FREE Advanced Manufacturing Training For Lucrative Careers
Housatonic Community College (HCC) is offering a free Advanced Manufacturing Bootcamp training course to women interested in the field.
Students, Faculty and Donors United to raise over $30,000 in 24-hours!
26
Feb
Housatonic Community College Students Win Scholarships to Hartford Art School
A $25,000 and $20,000 Scholarship Presented at Hartford Art School Exhibition
The community is invited to attend a special dedication and reception to celebrate the installation of a new, stunning piece of artwork installed in the newly expanded atrium of Housatonic Community College (HCC).
People needing free help to complete their federal tax forms have a resource at Housatonic Community College (HCC). IRS-certified volunteers are on hand, ready to provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing at the college’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) service center.
06
Feb
Housatonic Community College Program Named Finalist For National Bellwether Award
Housatonic Community College’s (HCC) Supplemental Instruction (SI) program was recognized by the Community College Futures Assembly, naming the program as a finalist for its prestigious 2020 Bellwether Award.
06
Feb
An interview with Robbin Zella, Director of the Housatonic Museum of Art
For 21 years, Housatonic Museum of Art director Robbin Zella has collected and managed objects and materials of cultural, aesthetic and historical importance, preserving them, researching them and presenting them to our students, our faculty and the community for our collective education and enjoyment.
03
Feb
R.D. Scinto, Inc. Backs HCC Foundation On Fairfield County’s Giving Day
The Housatonic Community College Foundation got an early gift to support its participation in Fairfield County’s Giving Day campaign this year; Connecticut commercial real estate giant R.D. Scinto, Inc. has agreed to fund a $5,000 challenge grant to support students in need.
Housatonic Community College (HCC) became one of 13 Connecticut schools to receive The State Targeted Response (STR) to the Opioid Crisis Grant in October, receiving a one-time payment of $11,000 to address the growing opioid problem within the state
29
Apr
Geoffrey Sheehan - Professor of Theater Arts & Theatre Arts Program Coordinator
Sixteen HCC students presented their products and services at the Student Entrepreneur Showcase