October 2012

V OLUME 14, ISSUE 10 • OCTOBER 2012

HCCC HAPPENINGS

A PUBLICATION OF THE COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Workshops 2 HR News 3 Professional Notes 3 Jobs 3 Phi Theta Kappa 4 Notibreves 5 Foundation News 6 CBI News 9 FROM THE Photo by Jersey Pictures ▲MEMBERS OF the Hudson County Community College Board of Trustees, pictured from left: Jeanette Peña; EDITOR’S DESK Joanne Kosakowski; Alfred Zampella; Adrienne Sires; Bakari Gerard Lee, Esq., Vice Chair; Jennifer Oakley, Ex- ecutive Assistant to the President; Katia Stack, Secretary/Treasurer; William J. Netchert, Esq., Chair; Dr. Glen HCCC Happenings is on the Gabert, President of HCCC; Karen A. Fahrenholz; and Shari Siegelbaum, Esq., Board Attorney. Missing from photo: Trustees James A. Fife and Roberta Kenny. College’s web site at http://www.hccc.edu HCCC TO RECEIVE TWO Items for the November newsletter are due by Oct. 12. (Please note: A resolution of 300 dpi is required for all NORTHEAST REGIONAL AWARDS photos.) Please send your news items, comments and suggestions to: FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF

Jennifer Christopher, Director COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES Communications Department 26 Journal Square udson County Com- Hynes Convention Center in emplary commitment by a 14th Floor munity College will Boston. community, technical or junior Jersey City, NJ 07306 H receive two North- HCCC President Dr. Glen college governing board and its Phone: 201.360.4061 east Region American Associa- Gabert announced that ACCT chief executive officer as a Fax: 201.653.0607 tion of Community College Regional Awards recognize group to achieve equity in the Trustees (ACCT) Awards at [email protected] outstanding contributions made college’s education programs the 2012 ACCT Leadership and services and in the admini- by community college trustees, Congress in Boston, Mass. The equity programs, faculty mem- stration and delivery of those NOTE: Images in this issue used awards — the Charles Kennedy bers and professional board services. In submitting Hudson for other purposes is strictly Equity Award for the Northeast members. Those recognized at County Community College’s prohibited without the express Region, and the Professional advance consent of the the regional level will also nomination for this category, Communications Department. Board Staff Member Award for contend for national level HCCC Board of Trustees Chair Permission to use these photos may the Northeast Region to Jenni- awards later in the year. William J. Netchert, Esq., fer Oakley — will be presented wrote: “Hudson County is one be requested by submitting a The Charles Kennedy detailed summary to during the Annual Leadership of the most dynamic and di- Equity Award recognizes ex- [email protected]. Congress, held this year at the (Continued on page 20) Page 2 Volume 14, Issue 10

T RAINING IN AUTISM FOR E DUCATORS, P ARENTS AND S TUDENTS

n Monday and Tuesday, O Oct. 22 and 23, the Foun- dation for Autism Teacher Education (FATE) will present a free workshop for professionals, parents, caregivers and college students titled “Introduction to Applied Be- havior Analysis and Teaching Verbal Behavior in the Class- room.” The workshop will be ▲HCCC’S marketing materials at the Pavonia/Newport station of the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail. The pieces are customized for light rails and buses as part of the transit campaign. held on both days from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Col- lege’s Culinary Arts Institute/ Conference Center at 161 COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE: Newkirk Street in Jersey City. This two-day workshop O CTOBER 2012 will illustrate through extensive use of video how the principles he Communications grow. As of press time, the and email for Enrollment, and of Applied Behavior Analysis Department at Hudson College’s Facebook page had ability to register online. (ABA) that emphasizes the T County Community College is more than 700 Likes, had teaching of verbal behavior can Coming soon: Look for currently running image ads in nearly 450 followers on be applied effectively in class- materials for the Spring 2013 the following: Billboards Twitter, and a growing room settings to teach language Registration Campaign (in (English and Spanish), Transit following on Pinterest. and other important skills to English and Spanish) for print (see above), Print and Online. The Fall Registration and online! children with autism or other The current cable ads will developmental disability. online advertising campaign Check your local papers continue to run throughout the recently concluded. It led FATE provides targeted for advertising for New year on all cable networks in viewers to a landing page on and sustained teacher training Pathways to Teaching in New Hudson County. Online Facebook, Pandora and in research-based programs that Jersey, English as a Second advertising will also be Google. This campaign have proven to be effective Language, the 2012-13 distributed with each network. included a landing page on the with children with autism. Lecture Series, Homeland The College’s social Training is based upon the College’s website with Security and Geographic media profile is continuing to research of applied behavior registration information, video, Information Systems (GIS). analysis (ABA) with an empha- sis on functional communication using B.F. Skinner’s analysis of verbal behavior. CDE OFFERS BLACKBOARD TRAINING FATE’s workshops are specifi- cally designed to help school FOR FACULTY districts develop and effectively implement ABA pro- he College’s Center for place at the CDE Lab at 162 Please visit the grams in public schools. T Distance Education Sip Ave., Room 232. Due to MyHudson portal at https:// Although this workshop is (CDE) has prepared a schedule limited seating, pre-registration myhudson.hccc.edu to view the free, pre-registration is re- of workshops this semester for is required through the schedule or contact Zuany quired. To register or to obtain faculty members. Blackboard Registration Chicas at (201) 360-4038 or more information is available All workshops will take System. [email protected]. at www.thefate.org. HCCC Happenings Page 3

PROFESSIONAL NOTES M ILESTONES ongratulations to the ice President for Aca- the League for Innovation in Prof. Victor Mastro’s C following on their V demic Affairs Dr. Eric the Community College ELI is poem commemorating 9/11, anniversaries with Hudson Friedman has been admitted to a leadership education program “Remembered Pain,” was pub- County Community College! the 2012 class of the Executive for potential community col- lished in the Sept. 11 edition of Leadership Institute (ELI) of lege presidents, or those in The Jersey Journal. One Year transition. George Hefelle

Five Years HR NEWS: OCTOBER IS OPEN Seth Henrie Karine Pierre-Pierre E NROLLMENT MONTH 10 Years udson County Commu- were not enrolled previously phone at (201) 360-4072 or via Sharon Moise nity College will have its e-mail at [email protected], H • Drop dependents annual open enrollment period or by visiting the HR page at for full-time and adjunct em- • Waive medical and prescrip- https://myhudson.hccc.edu to 15 Years ployees beginning Monday, tion (will receive a stipend obtain the appropriate form(s), Compton Hubbard Oct. 1, 2012 through Wednes- for waiving—please contact if you wish to make changes to day, Oct. 31, 2012. The Open Iris Herrador for further your present health coverage. Enrollment Period is an oppor- information (does not apply Applications with any tunity for employees to make to adjunct faculty or full- changes must be submitted to J OBS changes to their health benefits time temporary employees) Iris no later than Friday, Nov. 2, as follows: Please note: proper docu- 2012. All changes made during mentation will be required for Applicants are now being sought • Change to a different medi- Open Enrollment will be effec- for the following positions: all changes and to receive a tive January 1, 2013. cal carrier (does not apply to adjunct faculty) stipend for waiving your medi- Please visit the HR page cal and prescription. Associate Dean for Research • Add eligible dependents under “HR News” for open and Planning It is essential that you (children, spouse, civil un- enrollment information and contact Iris Herrador either by updates. ion/domestic partner) that Coordinator, Writing Center

Lab Technician for Chemistry TIAA-CREF ANNOUNCES INDIVIDUAL and Biology (North Hudson Higher Education Center) C OUNSELING SESSIONS AT HCCC Manager, Web & Portal Services his semester, TIAA- you save more for your Sessions will be held on CREF will be offering the following dates between 9 T financial goals? To apply, please submit a individual counseling sessions a.m. and 4 p.m. in the Human • What investment mix and letter of application, resume, at the College. An individual Resources Office at 70 Sip strategy is best for you to salary requirements and three counseling session will help increase your portfolio’s Ave.: references to: employees answer these potential, including • Tuesday, Oct. 16 questions: Hudson County protecting against cost-of- • Thursday, Nov. 15 • Are you setting realistic living increases? Community College goals for key life events and • Wednesday, Dec. 12 Human Resources Department • What retirement income retirement? options best fit your Space is limited, so please 70 Sip Avenue, Third Floor RSVP by calling Ozzie Berrios • Can you better balance your situation? Jersey City, NJ 07306 spending priorities to help at (877) 658-4221. [email protected]

For more information, N EW HIRES/TITLES please visit the New Jersey Higher Education Recruitment ongratulations to the Pamela Bandyopadhyay, Zayda Franco, Consortium website at following on their new www.njherc.org, the Higher- C Associate Dean, Administrative Assistant, EdJobs.com website at positions at Hudson County Dean of Arts & Sciences Community College! Division of Academic www.higheredjobs.com, or Development & Support contact the Human Resources

Services (ADJ Center) Elham Kamali, Department at (201) 360-4070. For a detailed description of Secretary, Academic these positions, please visit the Foundations “Employment Opportunities” page at www.hccc.edu. Page 4 Volume 14, Issue 10

PHI THETA KAPPA HONOR SOCIETY NEWS

HALLOWEEN PARTY NJCU. Bullock received special FOR CHILDREN recognition at the ceremony. On Saturday, Oct. 27, Beta Safiatou Coulibaly re- Alpha Phi will host a Halloween ceived a full scholarship to Party for Children and a food NJCU after graduating from drive beginning at noon in the HCCC in 2010. This semester, Student Lounge, 25 Journal she will be pursuing her mas- Square. Guests will be asked to ter's degree in social work at bring canned food items, which Columbia University, where she will be donated to a food pantry received a full scholarship. While at Hudson ahe received the Middle States Chapter MAKING STRIDES AGAINST Member Hall of Honor and Photo courtesy of Phi Theta Kappa, Beta Alpha Phi BREAST CANCER WALK Distinguished Chapter Member The American Cancer Awards in 2010. Society’s “Making Strides” Eliane Miedel received a ▲FROM LEFT: Luz Tellez, Sandra Guerra, Gloria Estanislado, and Eliza- walk will be held on Sunday, Presidential Scholarship to at- beth Gijon Cruz volunteered at the monthly DVine Konektion Commu- Oct. 21 at Lincoln Park in Jer- tend NJCU in 2010 after gradu- nity Development (www.dvinek.org) Community Fair on Sept. 15. Each sey City. Registration begins at ating from HCCC, majoring in month, residents of North Hudson are offered a hot meal, a bag of gro- 8:00 a.m. and the walk begins at ceries, health screenings, and other services including something for the national security. Because the children. At the fair, the fire department provided activities and informa- 10 a.m. Beta Alpha Phi Chapter scholarship could only be used tion for the children. Home Depot will have children’s workshops at the will be participating in the walk. for two years, Miedel took Oct. 20 Community Fair. seven classes each semester. She completed the degree in a BETA ALPHA PHI ALUMNI year-and-a-half and graduated •Monday, Oct. 1: Deadline for Strides against Breast Cancer, SHINE AMONG NJCU’S CLASS with a 3.99 GPA. She is now Graduation Audit Application Lincoln Park, Jersey City OF 2012 pursuing a graduate degree in for December 2012 Graduation •Sunday, Oct. 21: Bike MS Several past members and national security with a focus in •Saturday, Oct. 6: Chapter •Thursday, Oct. 25: Transfer officers of Beta Alpha Phi corporate security at NJCU. Meeting, Student Lounge, 25 Chapter received their bachelor Information Fair, Culinary Arts Journal Square, 10 a.m. and master’s degrees at New Institute/Conference Center, 11 Jersey City University’s Com- UPCOMING EVENTS •Saturday, Oct. 20: Hackensack a.m. to 2 p.m. Riverkeeper Cleanup, Mill mencement on May 16: •Monday, Oct. 1: Phi Theta •Saturday, Oct. 27: Halloween Creek Marsh, Secaucus, 12 Kappa Common Scholarship Party for Children, Student Dolores Bullock (2004- p.m. to 4 p.m. 2005 Vice President) earned her Application, available at http:// Lounge, 25 Journal Square, master's degree this spring from my.ptk.org •Sunday, Oct. 21: Making 12 noon

HCCC ADDS NEW BAKING & PASTRY OPTION TO CULINARY ASSOCIATE DEGREE

he renowned Culinary tion,” said HCCC President Dr. Petit Fours, Mignardise & Can- designed and best equipped T Arts and Hospitality Man- Glen Gabert. The A.A.S. in dies. Students pursuing this kitchens anywhere. Most im- agement program at Hudson Baking & Pastry program af- course of study may also take portantly, they are learning County Community College fords students the same first other optional electives such as from professionals with years (HCCC) is now offering a spe- semester classes as others in Specialized Baking/Pastries for of experience in the industry,” cialized option for students the College’s Culinary Arts Dietary Restrictions, Wedding he said. In addition to their seeking an Associate in Ap- degree programs. However, in & Sculpted Cakes, and Choco- classroom learning, the stu- plied Science (A.A.S.) degree. the second, third and fourth late & Sugar. dents in the Baking & Pastry Beginning with this term, stu- semesters, Baking & Pastry Paul Dillon, Associate program A.A.S. program also dents at HCCC may pursue an degree students will focus on Dean of Business, Culinary serve externships in fine restau- A.A.S. Culinary Arts degree baking and pastry classes such Arts and Hospitality Manage- rants and hotels. with a specialization in Baking as Introduction to Professional ment, explained that the pro- Complete information & Pastry that will prepare them Baking; Bakeshop I and II; gram relies heavily on hands- about the College’s new A.A.S. for immediate entry-level em- Tarts, Tortes & Gateaux; Ad- on learning in the state-of-the- Culinary Arts — Baking & ployment in the foodservice/ vanced Bakeshop III and IV; art HCCC Culinary Arts Insti- Pastry Option program may be hospitality industry. Meringues, Soufflés, & Frozen tute labs. “Our students learn obtained by contacting Janine “Eight new courses were Desserts; Desserts for Restau- the best techniques — classical Nunez at 201-360-4640 or developed for this degree op- rants & In-Store Retail; and and new — in some of the best [email protected]. HCCC Happenings Page 5 Notibreves HCCC ADHIERE NUEVO GRADO DE ASOCIADO EN ARTES CULINARIAS OPCIÓN DE PANADERÍA Y REPOSTERÍA

l renombrado programa tercer y cuarto semestre, E de Artes Culinarias y estudiantes de Panadería y Administración Hotelera de Repostería se enfocarán en Hudson County Community clases de panadería y repostería, College (HCCC) está ahora tales como Introducción a ofreciendo una opción Horneado Profesional; Panadería especializada para estudiantes I y II; Tartas, Tortas y Gateaux; que están en busca de sus Panadería Avanzada III y IV; grados de Asociado en Merengues, Suflés y Postres Ciencias Aplicadas (A.A.S.). Congelados; Postres para Iniciando este término, los Restaurantes y Ventas; y Dulces. estudiantes en HCCC pueden Los estudiantes en este curso de obtener su A.A.S. en Artes estudio pueden también tomar Culinarias, con especialidad en cursos electivos opcionales Panadería y Repostería, que los como Panadería y Repostería prepara para empleo inmediato Especial para Restricciones de Dietas; Pasteles para ▲ ARIEL COLON, una estudiante del programa de Artes Culinarias de a nivel inicial en la industria de Hudson County Community College. (Foto por Jersey Pictures) servicio de comida/hotelería. Matrimonios y Esculturas, y Chocolate y Azúcar. “Se han desarrollado ocho las mejores técnicas – clásicas y Paul Dillon, Decano sirven un internship (prácticas) nuevos cursos para esta opción nuevas – en algunas de las mejor Asociado de Negocios, Artes en finos restaurantes y hoteles. de grado,” dijo el Dr. Glen diseñadas y equipadas cocinas y Culinarias y Administración Información completa Gabert, Presidente de HCCC. con profesionales con años de El A.A.S. en Panadería y Hotelera, explicó que el acerca del nuevo programa de programa se apoyo mucho en experiencia en la industria,” Repostería les da a los dijo. A.A.S. Artes Culinarias – estudiantes el mismo primer aprendizaje práctico, en los Opción de Panadería y semestre de los demás laboratorios del Instituto de Además de aprender en el Repostería, puede obtenerse programas de Artes Culinarias. Artes Culinarias, equipados con aula de clase, los estudiantes del contactando a Janine Nuñez al Por otro lado, en el segundo, lo último en tecnología. programa de A.A.S. en (201) 360-4640 o “Nuestros estudiantes aprenden Panadería y Repostería, también [email protected].

E L CENTRO PARA NEGOCIOS E INDUSTRIA DE HCCC PLANEA FERIA DE TRABAJO PARA OCTUBRE

l Centro para Negocios e dad de industrias en el Conda- estar armados con nombres y Trabajo del CBI de HCCC, E Industria (CBI) de do de Hudson a participar; ella números de teléfono de sus pueden contactar a Ana Chap- HCCC, ha planeado una Feria espera tener compañías repre- referencias. Además de aplicar man por teléfono al 201-360- de Trabajo para el Miércoles, sentando Finanzas, Cuidados para empleo con las compañías 4242 o por correo electrónico 17 de Octubre, 2012. El evento de la Salud, Hotelería, Manu- y organizaciones participantes, [email protected]. se llevará a cabo entre 10 a.m. factureras, Ventas y Transpor- los aspirantes podrán asistir a Aspirantes pueden regis- y 4 p.m. en el Instituto de Ar- tación, Logística y Distribu- sesiones de información en la trarse en http://goo.gL/N9et2. tes Culinarias/Centro de Con- ción participando ese día. Escritura de Resumés, Habili- Pueden obtener información ferencias, 161 Newkirk Street La Feria de Trabajo estará dades en Entrevistas, Búsque- llamando al 201-360-4247 o en Jersey City, a solo dos cua- abierta a residentes del Conda- das de Trabajos Específicos, y [email protected]. dras de la Estación de Trans- Mejoramientos de Conoci- do de Hudson, mayores de 18 Información de cómo portes PATH. mientos en el Lugar de Traba- años, que posean un diploma llegar hasta la Universidad jo. Ana Chapman, Directora de secundaria (high school) o puede obtenerse en Ejecutiva del CBI, invita a GED. Se les pide a los aspiran- Empleadores interesados www.hccc.edu/ empleadores de la gran varie- tes traer copia de su resumé, y en participar en la Feria de transportationparking. Page 6 Volume 14, Issue 10 S ECOND ANNUAL HCCC WEST HUDSON S CHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25

he second annual “A group formed last year, two scholarships were awarded T Taste of Fall” Hudson inspired by a generous in 2011: to Luis Castillo of County Community College donation from the Pioneer Harrison and to Darien (HCCC) West Hudson Boys and Girls of America to Rodriguez of Kearny. “We are Scholarship Fundraiser will be the Foundation that helped confident our community will held on Thursday, October 25 establish a West Hudson come together once again to at 6 p.m. at the HCCC Culinary scholarship. The Committee support our efforts and join us Arts Institute/Conference works towards developing in this important undertaking Center, 161 Newkirk Street, ways to sustain the scholarship for our local students,” Jersey City. Proceeds from the funding for deserving local Lindenfelser added. event will benefit deserving students enrolled at the Tickets for “A Taste of students from the communities College. Fall” are $55 per person and of East Newark, Harrison, “Last year’s event was a now on sale. To purchase Kearny and North Arlington tremendous success — tickets or for additional with scholarships to HCCC. certainly in terms of the food information, please contact The HCCC Foundation is and entertainment, but most Joseph Sansone, Hudson hosting the event in especially in the generosity and County Community College’s conjunction with the West support we received from the Vice President for Hudson Scholarship West Hudson community,” Development, at 201-360-4006 Committee, a cross-section of said committee chairman and or email [email protected]. Foundation is a 501(c)3 local residents, business people former Kearny Mayor Kenneth The Hudson County and municipal leaders. The H. Lindenfelser. As a result, corporation giving tax-exempt Community College status to contributors.

S UBSCRIPTION DINING E MPLOYEE COURTESY FOR FACULTY/STAFF A WARD NOMINATION F ORM NOW AVAILABLE he Hudson County Service hours each week T Community College are 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ominations are currently acts of kindness are performed. Foundation is offering HCCC Meal includes a four-course N being accepted for Hud- Nomination forms must be faculty, staff and alumni an luncheon and non-alcoholic son County Community Col- submitted by Jan. 15, 2013. opportunity to enjoy world- beverages (maximum of four lege’s employee recognition All nominees will receive class dining and service in their guests per table). program. an acknowledgement from the own backyard, and to help the Alcoholic beverages Through the HCCC Foun- HCCC Foundation. College in realizing its goals of include a full bar charged at a dation’s generosity, each year Winners will be deter- assisting deserving students! nominal rate. up to two cash awards of $500 mined by a committee ap- The Executive Chef, team will be made to recognize em- pointed by the College Presi- of culinary professionals and The cost to participate on ployees who consistently dem- dent, which will include a students make meals at the one or more of the above dates is just $140 per week! To sign onstrate outstanding service to member of the Foundation. Culinary Arts Institute/ HCCC students and employees. Conference Center into up. please return the Winners will be an- registration form with your Nominees for the HCCC Foun- experiences to remember. dation Employee Courtesy Ser- nounced during the Spring check payable to Hudson 2013 semester. County Community College vice Award must be full-time employees with at least one Nomination forms are FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM Foundation, 70 Sip Avenue, year of service. available at the College’s inter- You are invited to enjoy Jersey City, NJ 07306. Any member of staff can nal MyHudson portal (https:// lunch in HCCC’s Culinary Arts For more information myhudson.hccc.edu). Institute/Conference Center on about the program, please nominate an employee for the For additional informa- any of the following Fridays contact Joseph Sansone, award. Nominations must be in tion, please contact Vice Presi- during the Fall 2012 semester: HCCC’s Vice President for writing and express why the dent for Development Joseph Oct. 5, Oct. 12, Oct. 19, Oct. Development, at 201-360-4006 employee exhibits stellar service and give specific exam- Sansone at (201) 360-4006 or 26, Nov. 2, Nov. 9 or Nov. 16. or [email protected]. ples. Nominations can be sub- [email protected]. mitted throughout the year as HCCC Happenings Page 7

O CTOBER 2012 TESTING SCHEDULE

ll new students are www.collegeboard.com/ American Express, or • Thursday, Oct. 11 — A required to take the CPT, student/testing/clep/about.html Discover are accepted). College Placement Test/ which allows for course Assessment, 9:15 a.m. or placement that is appropriate to 1:15 p.m., 2 Enos Place and BEFORE TAKING THE CLEP D ISABILITY SUPPORT their skill level. In certain NHHEC cases, such as if a student EXAM: SERVICES • Friday, Oct. 12 — College testing has not completed high a. Please call (201) 360-4191 If you require special Placement Test/Assessment, school or its equivalent (GED), or -4192, as CLEP exams testing accommodations due to 9:15 a.m. or 1:15 p.m., the Placement Test can also be are administered by a documented disability, please 2 Enos Place used to determine eligibility for appointment only. contact Disability Support financial aid. b. All appointment Services at (201) 360-4157. • Monday, Oct. 15 — It is extremely important cancellations must be made All students with approved College-Level Examination that you take the College at least 24 hours in advance. testing accommodations must Program (CLEP), 9:15 Placement Test seriously. take the College Placement a.m.* or 1:15 p.m.*, 2 Enos c. HCCC students must have a Depending on your score, you Test at the Testing Center Place permit to take the CLEP may have to register for and located at 2 Enos Place, Jersey (form available at the • Tuesday, Oct. 16 — pay to take additional City, NJ. Testing Center or the College Placement Test/ semesters of courses that do MyHudson portal). It is The testing schedule for Assessment, 9:15 a.m. or not bear college credit/count recommend that visiting October follows (times 1:15 p.m., 2 Enos Place toward graduation. students review their indicated with * are by • Wednesday, Oct. 17 — school’s CLEP policy appointment only): College Placement Test/ BEFORE TAKING THE CPT: before registering. Assessment, 9:15 a.m. or a. Students must submit an d. All students must pay a $20 • Monday, Oct. 1 — College 1:15 p.m., 2 Enos Place Application to Admissions HCCC service fee (non- Placement Test/Assessment, • Thursday, Oct. 18 — (70 Sip Ave). refundable) per examination 9:15 a.m. or 1:15 p.m., College Placement Test/ b. To review for the College at the Bursar’s Office, 2 Enos Place Assessment, 9:15 a.m. or (College Board’s located at 70 Sip Avenue, • Tuesday, Oct. 2 — College 1:15 p.m., 2 Enos Place “Accuplacer”), please visit: Jersey City, or the North Placement Test/Assessment, • Friday, Oct. 19 — College www.college-board.com/ Hudson Center Main 9:15 a.m. or 1:15 p.m., Placement Test/Assessment, student/testing/accuplacer/ Office, located at 6515 Polk 2 Enos Place 9:15 a.m. or 1:15 p.m., St., West New York. This c. For CPT exemption criteria • Wednesday, Oct. 3 — 2 Enos Place such as SAT scores and fee must be paid prior to setting an appointment for College-Level Examination • Monday, Oct. 22 — applied transfer credit for Program (CLEP), 9:15 College Placement Test/ English and/or Mathematics the exam. Testers must a.m.* or 1:15 p.m.*, 2 Enos Assessment, 9:15 a.m. or visit: www.hccc.edu/testing show receipt on the day of CLEP exam. Place 1:15 p.m., 2 Enos Place

e. Please contact the Testing • Thursday, Oct. 4 — • Tuesday, Oct. 23 — ON THE DAY OF THE CPT Center for an appointment: College Placement Test/ College Placement Test/ STUDENTS MUST: (201) 360-4194, - 4192 or - Assessment, 9:15 a.m. or Assessment, 9:15 a.m. or a. Report at least 10 minutes 4191. 1:15 p.m., 2 Enos Place 1:15 p.m., 2 Enos Place before the test start time. • Friday, Oct. 5 — College • Wednesday, Oct. 24 — b. Bring photo ID (Driver’s Placement Test/Assessment, College Placement Test/ ON THE DAY OF THE CLEP License / Passport / Green 9:15 a.m. or 1:15 p.m., Assessment, 9:15 a.m. or EXAM: Card / Student ID). 2 Enos Place 1:15 p.m., 2 Enos Place a. Students must report at least c. Have your College Wide ID 10 minutes before the test • Monday, Oct. 8 — College • Thursday, Oct. 25 — number. start time. Placement Test/Assessment, College Placement Test/ d. Bring a copy of transcripts 9:15 a.m. or 1:15 p.m., Assessment, 9:15 a.m. or (only if student is a transfer b. Bring two (2) forms of 2 Enos Place 1:15 p.m., 2 Enos Place and or foreign student). identification (Driver’s NHHEC License, Passport, Green • Tuesday, Oct. 9 — College ABOUT THE CLEP: Card, Student ID, Military -Level Examination • Friday, Oct. 26 — College The College-Level ID). Program (CLEP), 9:15 Placement Test/Assessment, Examination Program (CLEP) a.m.* or 1:15 p.m.*, 2 Enos 9:15 a.m. or 1:15 p.m., c. Bring $20 receipt from Place 2 Enos Place gives students the opportunity Bursar’s Office. to receive college credit for • Wednesday, Oct. 10 — • Monday, Oct. 29 — what they already know. For d. Bring $80 CLEP Fee: College Placement Test/ College Placement Test/ more information on CLEP, money order, payable to Assessment, 9:15 a.m. or Assessment, 9:15 a.m. or please visit: ETS/CLEP, or credit card 1:15 p.m., 2 Enos Place 1:15 p.m., 2 Enos Place (Visa, MasterCard, (Continued on page 19) Page 8 Volume 14, Issue 10

Y ALE MEDICAL EXPERT TO ADDRESS HCCC FACULTY ON OCT. 6

n Saturday, Oct. 6, Hud- of Medicine at Yale University completed a two-year fellow- O son County Community in New Haven, Conn. ship with her. College’s Faculty Enrichment in Dr. Russell attained her Faculty will receive a $150 Life Science (FELS) Committee doctoral degrees from the Uni- honorarium for attendance. will present “Cytostatic Drugs versity of Texas Medical School Seating is limited; please RSVP & The Cardiovascular System” at Houston and her bachelor’s by sending an email to Dr. from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. degree from Rice University. Nadia Hedhli This workshop for full and She is board certified by the ([email protected]) with the adjunct faculty will review im- American Board of Internal title of the workshop. portant facts about the cardio- Medicine and the National Special thanks is extended vascular system, clinical chal- Board of Echocardiography. to the members of the Faculty lenges and emerging new ideas Dr. Russell has been pub- Enrichment in Life Science in the field. The presentation lished in several peer review Committee for their work in will be facilitated by Kerry publications, and Dr. Nadia planning this event: Dr. Velino Strong Russell, M.D., Ph.D. Hedhli (HCCC instructor and Joasil, Prof. Salim Bendaoud, FAHA, an Associate Professor chair of FELS), while at Yale, and particularly Prof. Abdallah Dr. Kerry Strong Russell Matari.

F ACULTY ENRICHMENT IN LIFE SCIENCE COMMITTEE H OSTS WORKSHOP IN EVERYDAY USE OF MATH AND SCIENCE

he Faculty Enrichment in HCCC’s own Prof. Salim from Everyday Life’s Exam- to facilitate the learning proc- T Life Science (FELS) Bendaoud delivered a power- ples” is a common theme ess” Prof. Bendaoud added. Committee, chaired by Prof. ful, eloquent and significant among educators trying to find Clearly, his teaching skills Nadia Hedhli, held its second presentation to fellow science ways to simplify complex top- recommendations resonated workshop of the Fall Semester faculty members. His presenta- ics. with the attendees as they in- 2012 on Sept. 14. tion topic, “Easing Biology, “It is necessary to render tend to use those skills in their Math, Chemistry, and Physics complex science topics simpler own classrooms. Concepts Using Analogies

S UBMISSIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR CROSSROADS LITERARY M AGAZINE; FIRST DEADLINE OCT. 15

spiring student writers are welcomed. accepted from HCCC students Please e-mail your sub- A invited to contributing to Please note the following and must be sent from HCCC missions as a Word document a brand-new HCCC online terms: Poems—30-line limit; email addresses. Please be sure attachment to cross- literary magazine, titled Narrative: 5,000-word limit. A to include your name (and pen [email protected]. CROSSROADS. maximum of four submissions name, if using one) with your CROSSROADS is spon- Written works in any per student is allowed each submission. sored by The Writing Center, 2 genre (short stories, poetry, month. The deadline for submis- Enos Place. Professor Barry creative non-fiction, autobio- Submissions will only be sions for each issue is the 15th Tomkins is faculty advisor. graphical narrative, drama) are of each month.

S AVE THE DATE: FALL OPEN HOUSE ON OCT. 27

udson County Commu- the Culinary Arts Institute/ share information and answer career training programs. H nity College will host a Conference Center, 161 questions about: the admissions For further information or Fall Open House for Prospec- Newkirk Street in Jersey City. process, financial aid, courses to RSVP for the Open House, tive Student on Saturday, Oct. Administrators from the and degree programs, transfer please e-mail admis- 27 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at College will be available to opportunities after HCCC, and [email protected]. HCCC Happenings Page 9

CENTER FOR BUSINESS & INDUSTRY NEWS

NEW JERSEY: STATE OF THE COUNTY/REGION 2012 On Tuesday, Oct. 2, the Center for Business & Industry will host the Council on State Public Affairs’ “New Jersey: State of the County/Region 2012” event at the Culinary Arts Institute/Conference Cen- ter. Dr. Gabert will be a panel- ist on the conversation on education. The Council’s fall series is an exciting series of 12 half- day events that will feature conversations on the economy, healthcare, and education, and will cover every county in the state. In concert with the conversations, the Council will also launch its first statewide ▲PARTICIPANTS IN the Center for Business & Industry's “Lunch & Learn” on Aug. 28 opinion survey gauging how New Jerseyans feel about these their résumés with them and to LUNCH & LEARN/ scheduled for Oct. 9, Nov. 13 three topics. be certain that they are armed A DAY IN THE LIFE and Dec. 4. with names and contact information for their references.. On Tuesday, Aug. 28, The JOB FAIR Jersey Journal photographed AUTUMN HARVEST NET- Employers interested in The CBI has planned a the CBI and the Culinary Arts WORKING EVENT participating in the HCCC CBI Job Fair for Wednesday, Oct. Institute as part of its “A Day Job Fair are asked to contact The CBI’s upcoming 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the in the Life” series. The photos Ms. Chapman either by phon- “Autumn Harvest Networking College’s Culinary Arts Insti- may be viewed at http:// ing (201) 360-4242 or emailing Event” on Thursday, Nov. 15 tute/Conference Center at 161 tinyurl.com/9udp84c. [email protected]. will focus on “Hudson County Newkirk Street in Jersey City. Aug. 28 was also the first Collaborations That Work.” Job-seekers may register The Job Fair is open to of “Lunch & Learn” series. The The event will be held at 6 p.m. at http://goo.gL/N9et2. Infor- Hudson County residents who CBI had more than 20 partici- to 8:30 p.m. at the College’s mation is available by calling are 18 years of age or older and pants representing seven Hud- Culinary Arts Institute/ (201) 360-4247 or emailing who possess a high school son County businesses and Conference Center. Tickets are [email protected]. diploma or GED. Job-seekers organizations. Additional $35 per person (hors d’oeuvres/ are asked to bring copies of Lunch & Learn seesions are beer/wine will be served).

Q&A CORNER: BILLY JAKUBOWSKI

illiam “Billy” culinary career washing dishes drive to achieve their culinary W Jakubowski graduated at Camp Lewis. This is a Boy goals. from Hudson County Scouts camp that I worked staff HCCC HAPPENINGS: What is Community College in 2010 for two summers during high your favorite cuisine to cook? with a degree in Culinary Arts. school. Throughout high Why? After working in several food school, I also worked at service capacities, Jakubowski, Robert’s Cafe and Roastery [in JAKUBOWSKI: I do not really a Bayonne native, has recently Bayonne]. Here is where I have one favorite cuisine to be returned to HCCC as a Sous really got my first taste of the honest. I love to explore and Chef in the Conference Center. service industry and my learn about all foods so increase HCCC Happenings caught up extensive coffee knowledge. my culinary knowledge. My with him on campus: favorite way to cook is to make HCCC HAPPENINGS: What do the best possible meal with people need to know before what is available to me. coming into the field? HCCC HAPPENINGS: How did HCCC HAPPENINGS: Thanks, you get started in the culinary JAKUBOWSKI: They need to Billy! Please watch for more industry? have a passion for food, Q&A Corners in future editions dedication to their work, and a JAKUBOWSKI: I started my of Happenings! William Jakubowski From left: Lourdes Santiago, former Trustee; HCCC President Dr. Glen Gabert; HCCC President Dr. Glen Gabert (third from left) with members of the Elizabeth Spinelli, former Trustee; Donald Scarinci, former College Counsel; HCCC Board of Trustees: Alfred Zampella, Chair William J. Netchert, Esq., Patricia Trujillo, former Trustee; and Joseph Sherman, former College Counsel. Karen Fahrenholz; James Fife and Bakari Gerard Lee, Esq., Vice Chair. Celebrating Dr. Gabert’s 20 ea@ From left: Bakari Gerard Lee, Esq., Vice Chair of the HCCC Board of HCCC Trustees and Chair of the New Jersey Council of County Colleges; Dr. Joanne Bruno, Vice President for Academic Aﬀairs, New Jersey City University; Dr. Sue Henderson, President, New Jersey City University; Dr. Eugene Cornacchia, President, Saint Peter’s Univer- sity; HCCC President Dr. Glen Gabert, Dr. Edward Yaw, President, Dr. Gabert and the cake in his image. County College of Morris; Dr. Casey Crabill, President, Raritan Valley Community College; Linda Lam, Vice President/Policy Research Oﬃcer, New Jersey Council of County Colleges; Dr. Margaret McMenamin, President, Union County College; Victor M. Richel, HCCC President Dr. Glen Gabert Chair, Union County College Board of Trustees. In background (standing) with Ismael Randazzo, is Dr. Raymond A. Yannuzzi, President, Camden County College. Adjunct Instructor.

The HCCC Foundation made a donation to the College in HCCC President Dr. Glen Gabert (left) HCCC President Dr. Glen Gabert (left) with the name of HCCC President Dr. Glen Gabert (fourth from with Prof. Mojdeh Tabatabaie, Yvon Gregory D. Ratcliﬀ. The ice sculpture was left). Pictured from left: Paul Silverman, Vice President for Groeneveldt, Lab Technician, and his created by Prof. Kevin O’Malley of the Development Joseph Sansone; James J. Egan; Richard wife Romana Groeneveldt. College’s Culinary Arts Institute. Zaborowski; Philip Johnston; Joseph Napolitano Sr.; Mandy Otero; Raju Patel; Karen Fahrenholz; Kendrick Ross and Maria Nieves. HCCC Happenings Page 11

LEARNING COMMUNITY FACULTY DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP FALL 2012

by Syeda Jesmin, to conduct the workshop. All Assistant Professor/ LC faculty are expected to par- Coordinator, ticipate in this workshop, Learning Communities scheduled around the time of College Service Day. This semester, the LC Faculty Devel- ince Spring 2011, the opment workshop covered S Learning Community (LC) some basics of Blackboard program at Hudson County functions for some of those LC Community College has been faculty who were still unsure of successfully offering a faculty how to effectively use this tech- development workshop for LC nology in their LC classes. Toni faculty in the beginning of each Taylor, an LC faculty member, semester. In the spirit of cama- conducted this workshop for a raderie, kindled by the core small group of LC faculty, on philosophy of the LC program, Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. LC faculty development work- The LC faculty develop- shops are in fact “of the LC ment workshops are yet another program, presented by the LC way the LC program tries to ▲PICTURED FROM LEFT: LC Faculty Kelly Baker, Craig McLaughlin, faculty, for their LC col- make an impact on LC stu- Syeda Jesmin, George Garneau, Toni Taylor, Jared Pauley, Daniel Saun- leagues.” dents’ academic success and ders and Usha Wadhwani. Based on suggestions pro- retention. Since an LC class vided during LC faculty meet- environment is different in the support each other in the proc- prise that every semester, LC ings, held twice a semester, LC way the interdisciplinary ess. students outperform their peers faculty select a topic for their courses are integrated, LC fac- Consequently, efforts like on the departmental tests, and forthcoming workshop and ulty find these workshops and these promote positive student as a result, LC students are invite one or more LC faculty, meetings helpful as they get to outcomes. It comes as no sur- more likely to return to college who have expertise in the field, share their best practices and in the subsequent semester.

A RTIST WILLIE COLE APPEARS AT HCCC F OUNDATION’ S ‘ARTIST TALK’ SERIES

illie Cole, the artist re- CA), and The Studio Museum W nowned for transforming (Harlem, NY). everyday objects into works of Mr. Cole is, perhaps, best art, was the featured guest at known for assembling and latest segment of Hudson transforming everyday objects County Community College — such as steam irons, ironing Foundation’s “Artist Talk” boards, high-heeled shoes, hair series on Friday, Sept. 28. dryers, wood matches, bicycle Born and raised in New- parts, discarded hardware and ark, Mr. Cole studied at the lawn jockeys — into imagina- Boston University School of tive works of art. He often Fine Arts, earned his Bachelor builds meaning into his works of Fine Arts from the School of through the repeated use of a Visual Arts in New York City, single object in multiples. His and pursued post-graduate stud- work appears in numerous pri- ▲ WILLIE COLE’S “Man, Spirit, Mask” is part of the College’s perma- ies at the Art Students League vate and public collections and nent art collection. The art will be installed in Journal Square. of New York. He has been artist museums, including the Art Museum of Art, Museum of son County Community College -in-residence at Pilchuck School Gallery of Toronto (Canada), Modern Art, National Gallery of Foundation acquired Mr. Cole’s (Seattle, WA), The Contempo- Baltimore Museum of Art, Dal- Art (Washington, D.C.), and “Man, Spirit, Mask” (above) for rary in Baltimore (MD), Capp las Museum of Art, Detroit Whitney Museum of American the College’s permanent collec- Street Project (San Francisco, Institute of Arts, Metropolitan Art (New York City). The Hud- tion. Check out Hudson County Community College’s latest events and photos! Connect to HCCC’s social media (Facebook, Flickr, Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube) at www.hccc.edu (click on icons at bottom of page). Page 12 Volume 14, Issue 10

he Hudson County Com- are making this exhibit possible. HCCC Communi Photo by T munity College Foundation Details to follow as we progress. Art Collection, which includes artworks in media from painting and sculpture to photographs to CALLING STUDENT ARTISTS! American craft pottery and If you have a photograph, ephemera, reveals aspects of drawing, or painting you would

America’s and New Jersey’s like to share for next year’s Department cations rich artistic and cultural history holiday card, please participate. from the Hudson River School The work of art will be reviewed period to today. In recent years, and selected for use in this the College’s acquisition efforts year’s HCCC Foundation holi- have focused on strengthening day card. its American and New Jersey modern and contemporary col- Artwork must be a winter lections. scene, or reference to the winter season, in Hudson County. Art Each month, this page in may not reflect any religious HCCC Happenings provides up- holiday. dates on artists whose work is in the collection, and new addi- The deadline for submis- tions to the collection. sion is Friday, Oct. 19. To obtain an entry form, please visit ▲DR. ERIC FRIEDMAN, Vice President for Academic Affairs, recently the MyHudson portal or call donated to the Foundation Art Collection in honor of his uncle, Dr. Paul ACKNOWLEDGMENT (201) 360.4007. Friedman. A placard by this artwork, “Toccata,” by Diane Neumaier, located in the College’s Testing Center, now commemorates him. OF DONORS Thank you to our generous ARTIST NEWS donors: Clifford Brooks, for If you have not yet seen the donations to support framing Foundation Student Art Pur- and exhibiting work; thanks to chase Award winning works Chris and Joan Madormo for the from 2011, they are wonderful donation in loving memory of and worth seeing in person. At Ermellene Tobiassen, mother of right are images of the Thomas Tobiassen; and thanks works. Daniel Guzman’s water- to the anonymous donor of art color “Koi” (2011) can be seen books for our library. in the meeting room of C-116 at If you would like informa- 162 Sip Ave. Lauren tion about donating, please see Clemente’s pencil drawing, our website, www.hccc.edu/ “Mr. Plum” (2011) from a series foundationartcollection/ or con- of works inspired by the board tact Andrea Siegel at (201) 360- game “Clue,” can be seen on the 4007 for a brochure. 3rd floor of 2 Enos Place. Congratulations again to all ▲HCCC STUDENT ARTISTS: Lauren Clemente’s “Mr. Plum” (left) and BLUE CHAPEL of the last academic year’s Stu- dent Art Award winners includ- Daniel Guzman’s “Koi.” Both are displayed in College buildings. We regret to report that the ing Juselyn Basalatan, Oscar A plaque was recently last of the artist nuns of the Blue Afferro in Newark. She joins Becerra, Gustavo Torros, and installed next to Diane Neu- Chapel of Union City, Sister Dahlia Elsayed, whose work, Bryan Villa. The 2012 Founda- maier’s work in the Testing Mary Gemma Tricholo, passed And Goosebumps, is installed in tion Student Art Purchase Center to acknowledge the do- away Aug. 29, at the age of the North Hudson Higher Edu- Award works are in the framing nation of Dr. Eric Friedman, 97. We had visited with her process. We look forward to cation Center Student Lounge. several weeks before, and en- Vice President for Academic seeing the art of Abel De La Margaret Murphy, whose Affairs, to the Foundation Art joyed sharing with her art she Cruz and David Medina in- had made decades earlier which work Bull Terrier is installed on Collection. The donation was stalled at the College, and we the fourth floor of 25 Journal made in honor of his uncle, Dr. we received by donation and had also look forward to seeing the recently framed for our upcom- Square, has an exhibition at the Paul Friedman, who was a den- wonderful new art work students Visual Arts Center of New Jer- tist living and practicing in ing exhibition. She expressed create this semester. Thank you her appreciation of our work and sey. Titled “Margaret Murphy: Rome, Italy for many to all of you for making our Memory Theater,” the exhibi- years. Prior to moving to Italy, enjoyed revisiting her past crea- College a better place. tions. The historic installation, tion features intimate wall in- he had lived for several years in celebrating the early and mid- Anne McKeown, whose stallations that serve as “mini Asmara, the diverse capital of 20th Century work of these landscapes are in the Welcome theaters” to reference memories, Eritrea (formerly part of Ethio- women artists from our county, Centers both at the Jersey City experiences and cultural signifi- pia) where English, Tigrinya, is in process, and we plan to and the North Hudson cam- ers. The Center is located at 68 Arabic, and Italian are widely complete it this fall. Thanks to puses, has been awarded a Fall Elm Street in Summit. spoken. “I am pleased to know the many generous donors who Studio Residence at Gallery (Continued on page 19) HCCC Happenings Page 13

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES FALL 2012 O RIENTATION AND INFORMATION SESSION n Thursday, Aug. 22, O International Student Services held its Fall 2012 Ori- entation and Information Ses- sion. This semester, ISS welcomed 25 new students representing six different countries. Guest speakers included An- thony Choo-Yik, Head Tutor of English & Humanities, Angela Tuzzo, Assistant Director of Student Activities, and Lizette

Bautista, Student Activities Photo courtesy of International Student Services Programming Assistant. Re- cent graduate Anoushka Deter- ville also volunteered her time assisting with orientation. Currently, international students at Hudson County Community College represent the following countries: Argen- tina, Burkina Faso, Congo, ▲PICTURED FROM LEFT: Angela Tuzzo, Sabrina Bullock, Jennifer Nakanishi and Lizzette Bautista. Switzerland, Cote D'Ivoire, China, Ecuador, Egypt, France, Poland, Senegal, Turkey, about International Student Bullock and Jennifer Nakanishi Honduras, India, Japan, Kyr- Tanzinia, and Venezuela. Services, please email Desig- at internationalstu- gyzstan, Korea (South), Mo- For more information nated School Officials Sabrina [email protected]. rocco, the Philippines, Pakistan,

S TUDENT ACTIVTIES AND BOOKSTORES HOST S TART- OF-TERM FASHION SHOW

n Thursday, Sept. 6, the Higher Education Center, O Office of Student including sweatshirts, T-shirts, Activities and the College and backpacks. Bookstores joined forces to put Members of the audience on a “Back 2 School, Rock Ur were entered into a raffle to HCCC Gear” Fashion Show in win several prizes, including a the Student Lounge at 25 bookstore merchandise, Journal Square. coupons, and vouchers. College faculty, staff, For information about the students and their children Bookstore’s offerings, please walked the “runway” in the visit http://www.hccc.edu/ newest offerings available at bookstore, or call 201-360- the bookstores in Journal 4390 in Journal Square or 201- Square and the North Hudson 360-4398 in North Hudson. Photo by HCCC Communications Department

S AVE THE DATE: STUDENT WRITERS’ FORUM

n Tuesday, Nov. 27 at a ten work. The event will be Lounge. Certificates and this event, please contact Jo- O Writers’ Forum, students held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at prizes will be awarded! seph Caniglia at (201) 360- will be able to share their writ- 25 Journal Square, Student For questions regarding 5346 or [email protected]. Page 14 Volume 14, Issue 10 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Monday, October 1 – not just by what you say, but in today’s Green economy. “ABC's of Transfer” workshop, Wednesday, December 5 how you say it. Learn to make Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12 p.m., NHHEC presentations with clarity and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. To register, Introduction to GIS/GIS in confidence, including the how- please call (201) 360-4246, or Homeland Security – In this to’s of organizing your thoughts, email instantenroll- “A History of Hispanic Achieve- course, students will be taught speaking succinctly and effec- [email protected]. ment in America, Part 2” docu- how to use ESRI’s ArcGIS soft- mentary co-sponsored by tively, and adapting your mes- ware and how to apply that soft- sages and methods to suit vari- NHHEC LRC, NHHEC, Student ware in such fields as Homeland ous situations and audiences. Tuesday, October 2 Lounge, 12 p.m. Security. The course will pre- Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, Culinary Café will be open for pare students for entry-level jobs 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuition: $250. lunch at Culinary Arts Insti- in geospatial technology. The “Test Anxiety S.O.S.” work- To register, please call (201) 360 tute/Conference Center. Lunch shop, 1 p.m.. NHHEC course can also be applied to- -4246, or email instantenroll- Buffet served from 12 p.m. to wards the Homeland Security [email protected]. 1:30 p.m. Gateway Certificate Program, a Intramural Basketball Regular five-course study that will pre- Season, P.S. #11 Martin Luther pare students for the homeland Office Management I - Learn the New Jersey: State of the King Jr. School, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. security and emergency manage- solid administrative and commu- County/Region 2012, Culinary ment fields. Meets Mondays and nications skills that can trans- Arts Institute/Conference Center Wednesdays, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. form you from a good adminis- Friday, October 5 Tuition: $59. To register, please trative assistant to a super office Wednesday, October 3 NJ Farm to School Network call (201) 360-4246, or email manager! Become familiar with Presents “Kitchen Essentials: [email protected]. the how-to’s of juggling admin- Bagel Wednesdays, NHHEC, Budgeting, Knife Skills and Student Lounge, 9:30 a.m. - istrative duties such as corre- Healthy Recipes,” Culinary Arts spondence and record keeping 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 1 Institute/Conference Center, 161 with project management, sched- Newkirk Street, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Last day to file Degree Audit uling, personnel issues, training “Comedy Hypnosis” starring Participants will learn basic application for December 2012 and a whole spectrum of other Gabriel Holmes, 25 Journal knife skills, food handling prac- Graduation tasks that are required in today’s Square, Student Lounge, 4 p.m. tices and recipe development demanding workplaces. Addi- using fresh produce and com- tionally, you’ll learn about the Blood Drive, 25 Journal Square, mercial kitchen equipment. They top writing and communications “Networking” workshop, 1 p.m., Student Lounge, 10 a.m. to will also learn about the region’s skills needed as various forms of 70 Sip Ave., Second Floor seasonality, how it affects pric- 4 p.m. messaging expand. Meets Tues- ing, availability, and turning days and Thursdays, 2 p.m. to 5 produce into value added prod- College Council Committee “Pathways to Success Using p.m. Tuition: $250. To register, ucts to save money. Admission Meetings, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., loca- College Resources” workshop, please call (201) 360-4246, or $10 per person. Please visit tions TBA 11 a.m., NHHEC email instantenroll- http://www.brownpapertickets.c [email protected]. om/event/267608 to order tick- “Think on These Things: You ets. “Step by Step: Writing Fiction!” and Your College Journey” workshop, 3 p.m., 70 Sip Ave., Tuesday, October 2 – workshop, 3 p.m., 70 Sip Ave., Second Floor Subscription Dining Series Thursday, November 1 Second Floor Green Work Readiness – This Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Culinary Arts Insti- “That Job Is Mine! - Be Desir- 30-hour course is for students “I'm a Procrastinator & That's tute/Conference Center, 161 able, Not Desperate to Employ- looking to upgrade their Green the Truth” workshop, 5 p.m., 70 Newkirk St. To obtain additional ers” workshop, 6 p.m., 70 Sip job readiness skills. They will Sip Ave., Second Floor information or to register, please Ave., Second Floor evaluate their Green work experiences and develop a Green call (201) 360-4006.

occupational profile. This course Intramural Basketball Regular Intramural Basketball Regular will offer an opportunity to Season, P.S. #11 Martin Luther Move Your Hips! Zumba Les- Season, P.S. #11 Martin Luther sharpen their interviewing abili- King Jr. School, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. sons, 25 Journal Square, Student King Jr. School, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. ties by incorporating the Green Lounge, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. lingo. Participants will focus on resume writing, using online Thursday, October 4 Tuesday, October 2 – resources to search for Green Bagel Thursdays, 25 Journal Need to Relax? Join Us for Thursday, October 18 jobs, and gaining knowledge of Square, Lobby, 9:30 a.m. - Yoga, 25 Journal Square, Stu- Essentials of Business Communi- how to conduct research salary 10:30 a.m. dent Lounge, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. cations III: Presentation Skills: comparison for the Green collar Putting Your Best Self Forward worker. This course will take Fantastic Thai Cuisine - Spice – Acquire the knowledge — and participants through the whole “My Future 101” workshop, 10 up a few fall evenings in this the skills — you need to deliver job readiness gamut – a.m., 70 Sip Avenue, hands-on Thai Dinner Party class persuasive presentations to col- communication, basic com- Second Floor with Chef Phensri Francis. Chef leagues, clients and customers. puters, and Equipped for the Right or wrong, you are judged Future knowledge that’s required (Continued on next page) HCCC Happenings Page 15

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

(Continued from page 6) tion: $59. Meets from 10 a.m. to Tuesday, October 9 - Community Service & Learning 1 p.m. To register, please call Friday, October 12 Project - “Palisades Emergency Francis is a native of North East (201) 360-4246, or email instan- Residence Corporation.” Stu- Thailand, a region famous for [email protected]. Health & Wellness Week dents must sign up in advance to authentic Thai cooking. Tuition: attend, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $99 (includes materials). Stu- Tuesday, October 9 dents who register for all three Advanced Cake Decorating – If Health & Wellness Fair: Know sessions (Sept, 28, Oct. 5, Oct. you’re a cake decorator who Cardio Kick Boxing, 25 Journal Your Numbers, co-sponsored by 12) will receive a 10% discount. wants to escalate your knowl- Square, Student Lounge, 11 a.m. Allied Health & Student Affairs, Meets from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. To edge and skills, this three-class - 12:20 p.m., 12:40 p.m. - 2 p.m. 25 Journal Square, Student register, please call (201) 360- series is a must. In our first class, & 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. Lounge, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 4246, or email instantenroll- you’ll learn the techniques of [email protected]. airbrushing borders, as well as the scrollwork and piping tech- Mental Health Awareness Dis- Healthy Snack Distribution, niques used by professional plays, 25 Journal Square, Stu- 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. & 5:30 Saturday, October 6 – confectioners. Tuition: $80. dent Lounge, NHHEC, Student p.m. - 6:30 p.m., NHHEC & Meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To Lounge, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, December 15 Journal Square, Lobbies register, please call (201) 360- QuickBooks: Basic Banking - 4246, or email instantenroll- Learn how QuickBooks, the Game Stop: Wii Edition, [email protected]. Culinary Café will be open for most popular bookkeeping soft- NHHEC, Student Lounge, lunch at Culinary Arts Insti- ware in the country, can help you 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. tute/Conference Center. Lunch organize — and simplify — all “Cytostatic Drugs & the Cardio- Buffet served from 12 p.m. to of your small business banking vascular System” workshop 1:30 p.m. Technology Sessions at LRC transactions! You’ll become presented by Kerry Strong Rus- Media Services, Library, 25 acquainted with the basic con- sell, M.D., Ph.D., FAHA. This Journal Square, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. cepts and terminology used as workshop for full and adjunct “Lunch and Learn Series,” 12 well as the how-to’s of working faculty will review important p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Culinary Arts with customer-related sales and facts about the cardiovascular Institute/Conference Center. The “ABC's of Transfer” workshop, vendor-related invoicing, pay- system, clinical challenges and afternoon’s discussion topic will 5 p.m., 70 Sip Avenue, ables and receivables, state- emerging new ideas in the field. be “Technology and the Fast- Second Floor ments, writing/printing checks, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (location to be Paced Workplace.” For more reconciling accounts and much announced). Faculty will receive information or to RSVP, please Intramural Basketball Regular more. Plus, find out what’s re- a $150 honorarium for atten- contact (201) 360-4242 or email Season, P.S. #11 Martin Luther quired to create a company from dance. Seating is limited; please [email protected]. King Jr. School, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. scratch. Tuition: $335. Meets RSVP by email to Dr. Nadia

Saturdays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. To Hedhli at [email protected] register, please call (201) 360- with workshop title. Aroma Therapy Diffusers, Thursday, October 11 – NHHEC, Student Lounge, 12 4246, or email instantenroll- Thursday, November 15 [email protected]. p.m. - 4 p.m. Monday, October 8 Basic Excel 2007 - Learn the

Columbus Day – Classes in basics of Excel, starting with Saturday, October 6 NoodleTools workshop, 12:00 to spreadsheet terminology and session (Floating Holiday) 12:50 p.m. and 5:00 to 5:50 Day Trip to Philadelphia, depart- Excel 2007’s Windows compo- p.m., NHHEC Library, 4800 ing 25 Journal Square at 8:30 nents. We’ll teach you how to Kennedy Blvd., Room 305 a.m.; departing Philadelphia at Instant Decision Day, 11 a.m. to create, save, and edit work- 7:30 p.m. 3 p.m. (New Jersey City Univer- sheets/workbooks, insert and sity), 70 Sip Avenue. Students “Interviewing 101” workshop, 4 resize rows and columns, use must bring a completed applica- p.m., 70 Sip Ave., Second Floor labels, format data and text, Job Searching III: Present the tion and an official (sealed) Col- know the difference between Best “You” with a Career Devel- lege transcript to the Career & absolute and relative formulas, opment Professional – Start Transfer Center. Meeting of the HCCC Board of and so much more! Hands-on constructing your path to a satis- Trustees, 5 p.m., North Hudson exercises help reinforce the les- fying and rewarding career! Higher Education Center, 4800 sons and lectures and develop Game Stop Mondays—XBOX Work with an experienced career Kennedy Blvd., Union City your Excel skills. Prerequisite: Edition, 2 Enos Place, Student development counselor in mak- Experience using computers. Lounge, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. ing and implementing decisions Tuition: $155 plus $15 lab fee that support your career aspira- Wednesday, October 10 (textbook included). Meets tions. This course is designed to Intramural Basketball Regular Random Acts of Kindness - All Thursdays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. To assist you with self-assessment Season, P.S. #11 Martin Luther Day (JSQ and NHHEC) register, please call (201) 360- by reflecting on your experi- King Jr. School, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. 4246, or email instantenroll- ences and choices, and making [email protected]. plans for your future. We’ll help Bagel Wednesdays, NHHEC,

you have more control over the Student Lounge, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. direction of your career, with (Continued on next page) less change-related stress. Tui- Page 16 Volume 14, Issue 10 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

(Continued from previous page) Friday, October 12 Vegetarian Lunch included). “Learn How to Succeed in Col- Thursday, October 11 Memorandum of Understanding Sponsored by a Program & Ac- lege” workshop, 3 p.m., 70 Sip Signing with Borough of Man- tivities grant and the Division of Ave., Second Floor Bagel Thursdays, 25 Journal Humanities & Social Sciences. Square, Lobby, 9:30 a.m. to hattan Community College, 10 For more information or to re- a.m., Culinary Arts Insti- “Making Decisions 101” work- 10:30 a.m. serve a space, please visit the tute/Conference Center shop, 5 p.m., 70 Sip Ave., Sec- Office of Student Activities at 25 ond Floor Your Big Idea, 25 Journal Journal Square, Room 104 or Square, Student Lounge, 11 a.m. Subscription Dining Series NHHEC, Room 204, or call - 1 p.m. Participants may sign up Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 (201) 360-4195 or -4653. Tuesday, October 16 – p.m., Culinary Arts Insti- by visiting the Center for Aca- Thursday, November 8 demic & Student Success, 70 Sip tute/Conference Center, 161

Avenue, Second Floor or by Newkirk St. To obtain additional Spanish II – If you’ve already calling (201) 360-4150/4152. information or to register, please Monday, October 15 – taken Spanish I, we’ll help you Deadline to enter is Tuesday, call (201) 360-4006. Wednesday, October 31 take it up a notch so you can converse with confidence! Build- October 9. World War II Through the Early ing bilingual proficiency will 1960’s - It was the best of times Light Your World through Con- open endless possibilities with ... and the worst of times! Join us Stress Relief for the Mind, Body servation, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., friends, coworkers and clients. as we examine one of the most & Soul, 25 Journal Square, Stu- NHHEC & JC, Lobby Plus, it will broaden your job, fascinating, frightening, produc- dent Lounge, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; promotion and career opportuni- tive and inventive periods in NHHEC Student Lounge, 12 ties. Medicine, Education, Inter- Move Your Hips! Zumba Les- world history. This engrossing p.m. – 3 p.m. national Trade, Communications sons, 25 Journal Square, Student course will focus on the crucial and Tourism are just a few of the Lounge, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. events that occurred before, fields in which bilingual skills during and after World War II — Mind & Body Massages, are in demand. This second level including the Korean War, the NHHEC, Student Lounge, 12 Need to Relax? Join Us for course will improve your con- launch of Sputnik, and the Cu- p.m. - 3 p.m. Yoga, 25 Journal Square, Stu- versational ability, plus increase ban Missile Crisis — as well as dent Lounge, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. your Spanish vocabulary, read- their effect on world relations. ing, and writing proficiency. Meeting of HCCC Foundation Tuition: $99. Meets Mondays Prerequisite: Spanish I or Board of Directors, 12 p.m. Fantastic Thai Cuisine - Spice and Wednesdays, 6 p.m. to 9 equivalent. Tuition: up a few fall evenings in this p.m. To register, please call $225 (textbook included). Meets hands-on Thai Dinner Party class (201) 360-4246, or email instan- Intramural Bowling at Hudson Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 p.m. with Chef Phensri Francis. Chef [email protected]. Lanes, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. To register, please call Francis is a native of North East (201) 360-4246, or email instan- Thailand, a region famous for [email protected]. “Networking” workshop, 4 p.m., authentic Thai cooking. Tuition: Monday, October 15 – 70 Sip Ave., Second Floor $99 (includes materials). Stu- Wednesday, November 21 dents who register for all three Introduction to Modern Arabic – Tuesday, October 16 Arabic is spoken by nearly 250 sessions (Sept, 28, Oct. 5, Oct. TIAA-CREF individual counsel- Meeting of HCCC Foundation million people throughout the 12) will receive a 10% discount. ing sessions, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., West Hudson Scholarship Com- world, and there are more than Meets from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. To HR Office, 70 Sip Ave. Please mittee, 5 p.m. 600,000 Arabic speakers in the register, please call (201) 360- RSVP by calling Ozzie Berrios United States! Our course will 4246, or email instantenroll- at (877) 658-4221. OKTOBERFEST, 5:30 p.m. to [email protected]. introduce you to the alphabet,

7:30 p.m., Culinary Arts Insti- vocabulary and grammatical tute/Conference Center, 161 structure that will facilitate you Culinary Café will be open for Saturday, October 13 Newkirk St. Come and sample learning and developing the lunch at Culinary Arts Insti- locally made brews, talk to the Field Trip to Chuang Yen Bud- skills needed to read, write, and tute/Conference Center. Lunch vendors, while sampling Chef dhist Monastery. This is the carry on conversations in Mod- Buffet served from 12 p.m. to Rick Low's food pairings! Ad- Tang dynasty-style home of the ern Arabic. Tuition: $285 1:30 p.m. mission $35 per person or $55 largest Buddha sculpture in the (textbook included). Meets per couple. To pay by phone, Western Hemisphere. The style Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 Matinee Tuesdays - “The Girl contact the sales office at (201) of architecture used on the mon- p.m. to 9 p.m. To register, please with the Dragon Tattoo,” 25 360-5300. astery grounds is well-known to call (201) 360-4246, or email Americans from classic martial [email protected]. Journal Square, Student Lounge, 3 p.m. arts films. The trip is scheduled “EVITA” – On Broadway, Mar- to take advantage of the most quis Theatre, 1535 Broadway at Monday, October 15 colorful time for fall foliage, to Wednesday, October 17 – West 45th St., New York, NY Matinee Mondays - “The Girl enjoy the colors of the season on Tuesday, October 23 10036, 8 p.m. show time the bus ride to beautiful, wooded with the Dragon Tattoo,” Mid-term exams and Advise- Putnam County, N.Y. Tickets NHHEC, Student Lounge, 2 p.m. ment period $12 students; $15 faculty/staff/ alumni/guests (includes Chinese (Continued on next page) HCCC Happenings Page 17

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(Continued from previous page) Thursday, October 18 – troduced to the proper classifica- Beyond Networking: Building Wednesday, October 17 Thursday, November 29 tions and methods used for the Lasting Relationships – Good preparation, including ingredient business isn’t about selling all Bagel Wednesdays, NHHEC, PowerPoint 2007 – Master the essentials of creating multimedia selection, sanitation and serving the time – or any of the time. Student Lounge, 9:30 a.m. - techniques. Tuition: $80. Meets You can’t expect business to 10:30 a.m. presentations for use in business! We’ll teach you to create/edit from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. To regis- come to you – you have to earn slide presentations, apply design ter, please call (201) 360-4246, business. We’ll disclose the top Instant Decision Day, 10 a.m. to templates to new and existing or email instantenroll- five mistakes people make while 3 p.m. Montclair State Univer- presentations, include graphics, [email protected]. networking and so much more. sity), 70 Sip Avenue. Students animation, sound and slide tran- Sign up today! Tuition: $59. Meets from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. To must bring a completed applica- sition effects as well as charts Saturday, October 20 to tion and an official (sealed) Col- and spreadsheets. You’ll also register, please call (201) 360- lege transcript to the Career & learn about various printing Saturday, December 1 4246, or email instantenroll- Transfer Center. You must have techniques, and have opportuni- Access 2007 – Learn the industry [email protected]. a reservation to participate, so ties to practice showing presen- standard for creating and using contact the Career and Transfer tations. Our lecture-and-lab computer databases. Save time Let's Bake a Cake - The artistry Services office at or call (201) course incorporates in-class and money at home or in the of baking can be richly reward- 360-4184 to reserve your spot. exercises to reinforce your learn- office — broaden your job, pro- ing and enjoyable when you All reservations are on a first ing. Prerequisite: Experience motion and career opportunities possess a strong foundation in come, first served basis. (Please using computers. Tuition: $195 with this much-sought-after the basics. Learn about the tools note: Applications must be com- plus $15 lab fee. Meets Thurs- skill! You’ll become knowledge- you need — as well as ingredi- pleted online.) days, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. To regis- able of how to sort and summa- ents and techniques used by the ter, please call (201) 360-4246, rize information quickly and professionals — to create the or email instantenroll- efficiently. Through lectures and CBI Job Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., most delicious cakes in the com- [email protected]. lab work, you’ll learn database fort of your own kitchen. Tui- Culinary Arts Insti- concepts and terminology; how tute/Conference Center, 161 tion: $80. Meets from 10 a.m. to to create tables, add and retrieve 2 p.m. To register, please call Newkirk Street, Second Floor, Thursday, October 18 data, use queries to access data, Scott Ring Room. Employers: (201) 360-4246, or email instan- Teamboard Draw and SMART and create reports. Prerequisite: [email protected]. contact Ana Chapman at (201) Notebook, 12:00 to 12:50 p.m., Experience using computers. 360-4242 or achap- NHHEC Library, 4800 Kennedy Meets Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12 [email protected]. Job-seekers: Blvd., Room 305 p.m. Tuition: $225 plus $15 lab Sunday, October 21 register at http://goo.gL/N9et2; fee. To register, please call (201) for more information call (201) Rock the Aisle Jersey City Bridal 360-4246, or email instantenroll- Show - Getting married? know 360-4247 or email “Resume Writing 101” work- [email protected]. [email protected]. Open to Hudson shop, 3 p.m., 70 Sip Ave., Sec- of a bride looking for a location, County residents who are 18 ond Floor flowers, photography, car rental, years of age or older and who Saturday, October 20 – DJ, or the dress? Let us be your one-stop-shop for all your wed- possess a high school diploma or Saturday, December 8 GED. Friday, October 19 ding needs. Pre-register at rock- PowerPoint 2007 – Master the theaislebridal.com. Door Prizes Subscription Dining Series Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 essentials of creating multimedia every 7 minutes! Doors open at “ABC's of Transfer” workshop, p.m., Culinary Arts Insti- presentations for use in business! 1 p.m. Culinary Arts Insti- 11:30 a.m., NHHEC tute/Conference Center, 161 We’ll teach you to create/edit tute/Conference Center, 161 Newkirk St. To obtain additional slide presentations, apply design Newkirk Street templates to new and existing “How You Do I Know If the information or to register, please call (201) 360-4006. presentations, include graphics, Major I Chose Is Right for Me?” animation, sound and slide tran- Monday, October 22 – workshop, 2 p.m., 70 Sip Ave., sition effects as well as charts Tuesday, October 23 Second Floor Move Your Hips! Zumba Les- and spreadsheets. You’ll also Free Workshop: “Introduction to sons, 25 Journal Square, Student learn about various printing Applied Behavior Analysis and Hip-Hop Culture & the Politics Lounge, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. techniques, and have opportuni- Teaching Verbal Behavior in the of Art w/Co-Founder of Def ties to practice showing presen- Classroom” (presented by The tations. Our lecture-and-lab Poetry Jam, Bruce George, 25 Need to Relax? Join Us for FATE). Pre-registration re- course incorporates in-class Journal Square, Student Lounge: Yoga, 25 Journal Square, Stu- quired; to register or to obtain exercises to reinforce your learn- Poetry Writing Workshop, 4 dent Lounge, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. more information is available p.m. - 5 p.m.; Lecture, 5 p.m. - 6 ing. Prerequisite: Experience at www.thefate.org. using computers. Tuition: $195 p.m.; Poetry Slam, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Sushi and Sashimi - The origins plus $15 lab fee. Meets Satur- days, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. To regis- Monday, October 22 – of these delectable Japanese art forms can be traced back hun- ter, please call (201) 360-4246, Wednesday, October 24 “How You View the PROBLEM dreds of years. Now, you can or email instantenroll- “Don’t Get in Line: Go Online!,” Is the Problem” workshop, 6 learn the basics of preparing [email protected]. 70 Sip Ave., Advisement & p.m., 70 Sip Ave., Second Floor sushi and sashimi in our 21st Saturday, October 20 (Continued on next page) century kitchens! You’ll be in- Page 18 Volume 14, Issue 10 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

(Continued from previous page) upon developing and implement- Technology Sessions at LRC Move Your Hips! Zumba Les- ing outstanding interpersonal Media Services, Library, 25 sons, 25 Journal Square, Student Counseling Office – Self-Service communications skills. Give Journal Square, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Lounge, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Station, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stu- yourself the professional edge by dents will learn how to navigate learning the ways and means of the portal, search, register and building effective interpersonal “What Every Nursing Major Need to Relax? Join Us for drop classes online. relationships in the office and Should Know” workshop, 25 Yoga! 25 Journal Square, Stu- Journal Square, Student Lounge, dent Lounge, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. out in the field, as well as strate- gies for handling obstructive 5 p.m. Information session for all Monday, October 22 – current nursing students and personal and professional behav- Chinese Takeout ... Homemade! Monday, November 26 ior (yours included!) while main- those interested in the Nursing program. Find out about admis- - Learn the secrets for preparing Microsoft Word 2007 – Learn taining a professional attitude your takeout favorites, including and atmosphere. Tuition: $250. sion requirements, test dates, the MS Word basics and much required classes and much more. Sweet-and-Sour Pork, General more so you can create profes- Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, Tso’s Chicken, Egg Roll, and sional-looking resumés, letters 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. To register, Sautéed Bok Choy, to name a and newsletters. Through our please call (201) 360-4246, or HCCC Foundation Donor few! In addition to sharing these lectures and in-class lab exer- email instantenroll- Scholar Reception, 5:30 p.m. classic recipes with you, we’ll [email protected]. cises you’ll learn to create, save show you how to create simple and edit documents, format and — but impressive — garnishes, Thursday, October 25 align text, adjust margins and tab Tuesday, October 23 as well as sauces to use in mak- settings, insert graphics, create Trick or Transfer: Transfer In- ing dozens of other Chinese and format tables, work with Culinary Café will be open for formation Fair & HCCC Stu- dishes at home. Tuition: $80. charts and watermarks. Plus, lunch at Culinary Arts Insti- dents Trick or Treating, Culinary Meets from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. To you’ll become acquainted with tute/Conference Center. Lunch Arts Institute/Conference Center, register, please call (201) 360- more advanced functions like Buffet served from 12 p.m. to Second Floor, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 4246, or email instantenroll- mail-merge and Web features. 1:30 p.m. Meet with representatives from [email protected]. Prerequisite: Experience using four-year colleges and universi- computers. Tuition: $195 plus ties, get information and discuss “Let's Get Goaling!” workshop, Saturday, October 27 $15 lab fee. Meets Mondays, 10 3 p.m., 70 Sip Ave., Second transfer options. Students in a.m. to 1 p.m. To register, please Floor attendance will be entered into a Day Trip to Salem, Mass., de- call (201) 360-4246, or email drawing for a Kindle Fire. For parting 25 Journal Square, 6 [email protected]. more information please contact a.m.; departing Salem at 7 p.m. “Am I Choosing My Electives Diane Gotlieb at (201) 360-4184 Buffet Style?”workshop, 4 p.m., or [email protected]. Monday, October 22 70 Sip Ave., Second Floor Puff, the Magical Pastry - You’ve probably eaten it, en- “Resume Writing 101” workshop, 11 a.m., 70 Sip Ave., Sec- Family Feud Game Show, 25 joyed it, and even craved it on ond Floor Learning Express Library work- Journal Square, Student Lounge, occasion. But few people feel shop, 5:00 to 5:50 p.m., NHHEC 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. confident enough to make it …

Library, 4800 Kennedy Blvd., until now! Our instructor will Pizza with Peers, 25 Journal Room 305 guide you through creating the Domestic Violence: Candlelight Square, Student Lounge, 12 p.m. buttery, flaky layers of puff to 2 p.m. Vigil co-sponsored by Women- pastry, and acquaint you with its Wednesday, October 24 Rising, 25 Journal Square, Stu- versatility in both savory and Bagel Wednesdays, NHHEC, dent Lounge, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. sweet cuisine. This is a must- Instant Decision Day, 3 p.m. to 6 Student Lounge, 9:30 a.m. - take class for anyone interested p.m. (New Jersey City Univer- 10:30 a.m. in the fine art of pastries. Tui- sity), 70 Sip Avenue. Students HCCC Foundation West Hudson Scholarship Fundraiser, Culinary tion: $80. Meets from 10 a.m. to must bring a completed applica- 2 p.m. To register, please call “Interviewing 101” workshop, Arts Institute/Conference Center, tion and an official (sealed) Col- (201) 360-4246, or email instan- 11 a.m., 70 Sip Ave., Second 161 Newkirk Street, 6 p.m. To lege transcript to the Career & [email protected]. Transfer Center. Floor order tickets, please call (201) 360-4006 or email jsan-

[email protected]. Fall Open House, 10 a.m. to 12 Laugh @ Lunch w/Jason An- “ABC's of Transfer” workshop, noon, Culinary Arts Insti- dors: “Back in the Game!,” 25 5 p.m., 70 Sip Ave., Second tute/Conference Center, 161 Journal Square, Student Lounge, Friday, October 26 Floor Newkirk Street. For questions or 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Subscription Dining Series to register, please email admis- Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 [email protected] Tuesday, October 23 – p.m., Culinary Arts Insti- Thursday, November 8 All College Council Meeting, 3 tute/Conference Center, 161 p.m. to 5 p.m., Scott Ring Room, Newkirk St. To obtain additional Murder Mystery Dinner and Office Management II: Powerful Culinary Arts Insti- information or to register, please Show, Culinary Arts Insti- People Skills: Successfully tute/Conference Center, 161 call (201) 360-4006. tute/Conference Center, 161 Working with Colleagues and Newkirk Street Staff – Your success depends Newkirk Street. Doors open at 6 (Continued on next page) HCCC Happenings Page 19

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(Continued from previous page) sis. (Please note: Applications ing Excel with other MS Office Wednesday, October 31 must be completed online, and applications, and how to add “ABC's of Transfer” workshop, p.m.; show time 7 p.m. Come nursing students may not apply comments to cells and split text 11 a.m., 70 Sip Ave., Second and enjoy an entertaining night via IDD.) into multiple columns. Prerequi- Floor of murder, mystery and food ... site: Basic Excel 2007 or experi- ever wonder who did it and ence using Excel. Tuition: $195 why? Who knows – maybe the Monday, October 29 plus $15 lab fee. Meets Tues- Instant Decision Day, 11 a.m. to murderer is sitting right next to CPR Training, NHHEC, Student days, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. To regis- 2 p.m. (William Paterson Uni- you! Completely 100% interac- Lounge, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., and 25 ter, please call (201) 360-4246, versity), 70 Sip Avenue. Stu- tive, fun and great with a bunch Journal Square, Student Lounge, or email instantenroll- dents must bring a completed of friends or co-workers! Ad- 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Students must [email protected]. application and an official mission $59 per person Or $99 sign up in advance. (sealed) College transcript to the per couple. Prize for the best Career & Transfer Center. You Halloween costume. To make Tuesday, October 30 must have a reservation to par- Game Stop Mondays - Wii Edi- reservations, call the sales office “Rock Your Career Fair!” work- ticipate, so contact the Career tion, 2 Enos Place, Student at (201) 360-5300. shop, 11 a.m., 70 Sip Ave., Sec- and Transfer Services office at or Lounge, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. ond Floor call (201) 360-4184 to reserve your spot. All reservations are Sunday, October 28 Intramural Basketball Regular on a first come, first served ba- Culinary Café will be open for NY Jets vs. Miami Dolphins, Season, P.S. #11 Martin Luther sis. lunch at Culinary Arts Insti- MetLife Stadium, 1 p.m. King Jr. School, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. tute/Conference Center. Lunch

Buffet served from 12 p.m. to Halloween Movie Matinee - Monday, October 29 and Tuesday, October 30 – 1:30 p.m. “Chernobyl Diaries” with pop- Tuesday, October 30 Tuesday, December 18 Streaming Video Resources corn, NHHEC, Student Lounge, 1 p.m. Instant Decision Day, 10 a.m. to Beyond Basic Excel 2007 – workshop, 12:00 to 12:50 p.m., 2 p.m. Rutgers University- Through lectures and labs you’ll NHHEC Library, 4800 Kennedy Newark), 70 Sip Avenue. Stu- develop a working knowledge of Blvd., Room 305 Halloween Ball, 25 Journal dents must bring a completed intermediate and advanced topics Square, Student Lounge, application and an official such as: using advanced formu- First Aid Training - NHHEC, 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. (sealed) College transcript to the las and functions (Vlookup, IF, Student Lounge, 1 p.m. to 4 Career & Transfer Center. You PMT, more); creating tables, p.m., and 25 Journal Square, must have a reservation to par- Intramural Basketball Regular pivot tables, basic macros; learn- Student Lounge, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. ticipate, so contact the Career Season, P.S. #11 Martin Luther ing to consolidate worksheets Students must sign up in ad- and Transfer Services office at or King Jr. School, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. and workbooks; and transform- vance. call (201) 360-4184 to reserve ing/editing data in charts. You’ll your spot. All reservations are also learn about worksheet pro- on a first come, first served ba- tection, data validation, integrat-

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(Continued from page 12) Image of My Deform- and socially engaged practices. women to form the group, DIS- ity,” (2007) was recently in- This show includes her fine art, BAND. that this artwork, a small re- stalled at 2 Enos Place, is hav- her conceptually-based perform- minder of him, hangs on our ing a retrospective of her work ances, videos, and photo-text College walls,” says Vice Presi- at Arcadia University Art Gal- compositions since the early COLLECTION TOURS dent Friedman. lery, Glenside, Pennsyl- 1970s, and also her work as the Tours of the Foundation Martha Wilson, whose vania through November 4, founder and director of the non- Art Collection may be arranged work “I Make Up the Image of 2012. Her 40+ year career has profit space Franklin Furnace; by contacting Andrea Siegel, My Perfection/I Make Up the focused on issues in feminism and her collaboration with other Coordinator, at (201) 360-4007 or email, [email protected].

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(Continued from page 7) 1:15 p.m., 2 Enos Place For further information, appointments. • Wednesday, Oct. 31 — please contact HCCC’s To obtain additional • Tuesday, Oct. 30 — College Placement Test/ Testing Center, located at 2 information and policies of the College Placement Test/ Assessment, 9:15 a.m. or Enos Place, Jersey City, NJ Testing Center, please visit Assessment, 9:15 a.m. or 1:15 p.m., 2 Enos Place 07306 at (201) 360-4193 for www.hccc.edu/testing. College Placement Test H UDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE MAIN CAMPUS HCCC TO RECEIVE TWO 70 Sip Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07306 Phone (201) 714-7100 NORTHEAST REGIONAL AWARDS

NORTH HUDSON HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER 4800 Kennedy Boulevard FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF Union City, NJ 07087 Phone (201) 360-4600 COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES

Follow (Continued from page 1) in acting as the liaison between the President and Board of HCCC verse communities in the Trustees with HCCC students, United States. Our mission is to faculty, staff and members of provide for the educational the community. A 33-year at: needs of a linguistically and veteran of HCCC, the nomina- www.hccc.edu ethnically/racially diverse com- tion of Ms. Oakley read: munity and we are doing so “Warm, understanding and myhudson.hccc.edu through vigorous outreach, thoughtful, Jennifer is one of innovative programs and the most thoroughly profes- courses, and most importantly, sional and extremely skilled the employment of faculty, individuals at the College, and staff, administrators and Board she successfully operates the members who mirror the back- Office of the President with HCCC … a world of possibilities grounds and experiences of our competence and grace ... She is HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Hudson County neighbors.” He one of the College’s most treas- stressed that the College is Jennifer Oakley BOARD OF TRUSTEES ured assets.” dedicated to continuing to in- HCCC Board of Trustees crease inclusion on every level an honor to be on this Board, WILLIAM J. NETCHERT, ESQ., CHAIR Vice Chair Bakari G. Lee, Esq., at HCCC and to raising the who is also ACCT Northeast representing our neighbors in BAKARI GERARD LEE, ESQ., VICE CHAIR academic bar and preparing Regional Chair, explained that Hudson County and serving the KATIA STACK, SECRETARY/TREASURER students for success in the 21st ACCT is the nonprofit educa- students of this College. These KAREN A. FAHRENHOLZ century world. tional organization representing awards reflect the passion, JAMES A. FIFE Criteria for the ACCT more than 6,500 elected and pride and energy that Dr. ROBERTA KENNY Equity Award included: Enroll- appointed trustees of commu- Gabert, my fellow Board members, the administrators, faculty JOANNE KOSAKOWSKI ment (growth in a diverse stu- nity, technical and junior col- dent population); successful and staff bring to our work on JEANETTE PEÑA leges in the United States and completion (offering an envi- beyond. The organization is behalf of the College and our ADRIENNE SIRES ronment for minority students dedicated to strengthening students. We are grateful to ALFRED ZAMPELLA to be successful); participation community, technical and jun- everyone at Hudson County JOSEPH A. CUNDARI, in college majors that lead to ior colleges and helping them Community College and to the TRUSTEE EMERITUS better paying, higher mobility realize their missions through ACCT for these awards.” DR. GLEN GABERT, jobs; a campus environment effective board leadership at “Given Hudson County COLLEGE PRESIDENT that meets the needs of a di- the local, state and national Community College’s transi- verse student population; com- levels. tion into a leading institution in mitment to employing a diverse the two-year post-secondary COUNTY EXECUTIVE AND “These awards are a testa- staff; outreach to a diverse BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS ment to the devotion and hard education arena, I have been community; diverse representa- determined to have the College work of everyone here at the tion on the Board of Trustees, recognized as such on a na- THOMAS A. DEGISE, COUNTY EXECUTIVE College and the excellence we committees and advisory all strive to bring to our stu- tional stage. This is the first ELIU RIVERA, CHAIRPERSON groups; and diverse representa- dents and our community. time Hudson County Commu- ANTHONY ROMANO, VICE CHAIRPERSON tion of contractors and vendors. Truly, our greatest awards are nity College has ever submitted JOSE MUÑOZ, CHAIR PRO TEMP Northeast Regional Pro- realized in seeing our students nominations for the ACCT ALBERT CIFELLI, ESQ. fessional Board Staff Award succeed, graduate and go on to Awards, and all of us at the College are hopeful that the DOREEN M. DIDOMENICO recipient Jennifer Oakley is the lead successful and productive College will prevail in this JEFFREY DUBLIN Executive Administrative As- lives. But, it is very gratifying sistant to the President at year’s national competition,” THOMAS F. LIGGIO to be acknowledged by this HCCC. She is being recognized esteemed organization,” Dr. Mr. Lee said. “We are honored WILLIAM O’DEA for her outstanding service and Gabert said. to be recognized with the 2012 TILO E. RIVAS support to the President and to Regional ACCT Awards and Board of Trustees Chair we plan to be more triumphant the Board of Trustees and for Netchert stated: “I consider it the leadership she has exhibited in 2013!”