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HCC Happenings: Astronomy Observatory Open; Alice in Wonderland Performance Coming
A look at upcoming events at Harford Community College, including both basketball teams.
Opportunities to see the stars shine this month are available at the HCC Observatory and also at the Amoss Center. Also, HCC to help veterans’ transition to college and the Fighting Owls heat up their play as the postseason approaches.
Astronomy Open House
The Harford County Astronomical Society (HCAS) will be holding an open house Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Harford Community College Observatory. Admission is free. Attendees should park in the Harford Technical High School parking lot.
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"We have an association with Harford Community College that has been in place for just over 40 years," stated Gary George with HCAS. "We schedule an (Open House) once a month and anyone who wants to come is more than welcomed to do so."
For additional information call 410-836-7285. The next open house will be March 12 at 7 p.m. Also, check out their website at www.harfordastro.com for dates and scheduled events. Construction will be taking place between April and August.
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HCC President Golladay signs Campus Compact for Student Veterans
On Jan. 31, Dr. Dennis Golladay met with other Maryland institutions in Annapolis to sign the Maryland Campus Compact for Student Veterans. Due to concerns stemming from different incidents, the Compact will insure that community colleges and four-year institutions provide the necessary resources for incoming veterans to transition smoothly into college life.
“We are pleased to have signed the Memorandum of Understanding for the Maryland Campus Compact for Student Veterans,” said Deborah Cruise, Vice President for Student Development and Institutional Effectiveness. “This spring and fall, we are offering more professional development in-service training opportunities for faculty and staff to ensure everyone has an appreciation for the challenges Veterans must negotiate as they reintegrate in the community and the College.”
Alice in Wonderland Follies
On Feb. 19, The New York Theater Ballet will be performing at the HCC Amoss Center at 7 p.m. Following Alice, two additional pieces, Septet and Soirees Musicales, will also be performed. Call the Ticket Office at 410-412-2211. Tickets are $10 to $22.
The Fighting Owls Update
The Harford men’s basketball team won its game against Valley Forge on Feb. 9, 81-71. It is their 10th victory, enough to advance to next week’s MDJUCO Tournament.
The women’s basketball team lost its final game at Hagerstown on Feb. 10, 75-38. However, this follows a major victory at Valley Forge on Feb. 9, in which the Owls won with an impressive 103-14 triumph. They will also find out their first round opponent in the MDJUCO Tournament on Feb. 13.
