February 2011

V OLUME 13, ISSUE 2 • FEBRUARY 2011

HCCC HAPPENINGS

A PUBLICATION OF THE COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Subscription Dining 2 HR News 3 Professional Notes 3 Phi Theta Kappa News 4 North Hudson Center 6 Lecture Series 6 Notibreves 7 Datatel 8

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK HCCC Happenings is on the College’s web site at Photo by Jersey Pictures http://www.hccc.edu/happenings ▲PICTURED FROM left: HCCC Trustee James Fife; U.S. Senator Robert Menendez; HCCC Trustee Karen Fah- Items for the March newsletter are renholz; HCCC Board of Trustees Chair William J. Netchert; Hudson County Executive Thomas A. DeGise; due by February 11. Please send HCCC Trustee Alfred Zampella; HCCC Trustee Bakari Lee; HCCC President Dr. Glen Gabert; John Capazzi of your news items, comments and Rivardo, Schnitzer, Capazzi Architects; Hudson County Clerk Barbara Netchert; and Ted Domuracki of MAST suggestions to: Construction.

Jennifer Christopher, Director ICKS FF THE EW EAR Communications Department HCCC K O N Y 26 Journal Square WITH GRAND OPENING OF WELCOME 14th Floor Jersey City, NJ 07306 C ENTER AT JOURNAL SQUARE Phone: 201.360.4061 Fax: 201.653.0607 udson County Com- Rivardo Schnitzer Ca- ways, serving lower and mid- [email protected] munity College offi- pazzi was the architect for the town Manhattan, Hoboken, cially opened its new project, and MAST Construc- Newark and Jersey City. More (Please note: A resolution of 300 dpi H Welcome Center on Tuesday, tion Services served as the than eight million commuters is required for all photos.) January 11 with a ribbon- Construction Manager. pass through Journal Square

cutting ceremony. The Center will be open annually. NOTE: Images in this issue used The new facility is located seven days a week and will (Additional photos from for other purposes is strictly at One PATH Plaza, on the top also house a 29-station com- the Welcome Center grand prohibited without the express level of the Journal Square puter lab for students that in- opening may be viewed at the advance consent of the Transportation Center in Jersey cludes Wi-Fi Internet access, a College’s Flickr page, Communications Department. City. The totally renovated host of computer programs, a www.flickr.com/photos/ Permission to use these photos 1,900-square-foot masonry and support desk and Smart Board. hudsonccc or at may be requested by submitting a glass facility was developed as Journal Square is a pri- www.digiproofs.com, password detailed summary to part of the College’s capital mary stop on the PATH rail- 011111HCCC.) [email protected]. expansion plan. Page 2 Volume 13, Issue 2

C ALENDAR HCCC FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES OF EVENTS E MPLOYEE COURTESY SERVICE Tuesday, February 1 – Tuesday, March 8 A WARD WINNERS Introduction to Keyboarding – Help improve your job prospects n Tuesday, Jan. 25, the by being able to type effectively and efficiently! Competent key- O Hudson County Commu- boarding is a skill that will serve nity College Foundation an- you well throughout your life, one nounced the winners of its Em- that is now required in nearly every occupation. Our course, intended ployee Courtesy Service Award for those who have absolutely no at a special luncheon. The keyboarding experience as well as award recognizes employees those who want to improve their who consistently demonstrate keyboarding skills, introduces keyboard-operating techniques and outstanding service to students document formatting. The touch and fellow employees. system is stressed in speed and accuracy development. Tuition: The winners of the $500 $135 plus $15 lab fee. Meets Tues- award were Mercy Martinez days, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; to register, and Edgardo Rios. Congratula- ▲PICTURED FROM left at HCCC Foundation luncheon on Jan. 25: Vice please call (201) 360-4246. tions to them and all 2010 re- President for Development Joseph Sansone, HCCC President Dr. Glen cipients (listed below)! Gabert, Sabrina Bullock, Liliam Hogan, Alexa Martinez, Georgia Brooks, Mercy Martinez, Catherine Mirasol, Glenda Almeida, Elena Tuesday, February 1 – Thursday, March 10 Nehrebecki, Iris Herrador, Jessica Brito, and Philip Johnston, Chairman of the HCCC Foundation Board of Directors. The luncheon was held in Introduction to Modern Arabic - ♦ Glenda Almeida honor of the winners of the College’s Employee Courtesy Service Award. Arabic is spoken by nearly 250 Jessica Brito million people throughout the ♦ world, and there are more than ♦ Georgia Brooks 600,000 Arabic speakers in the United States! Our course will ♦ Sabrina Bullock ♦ Mercy Martinez * ♦ Nadia Rago introduce you to the alphabet, vocabulary and grammatical struc- ♦ Iris Herrador ♦ Catherine Mirasol ♦ Edgardo Rios * ture that will facilitate you learning ♦ Susanne Sansevere and developing the skills needed to ♦ Liliam Hogan ♦ Elena Nehrebecki read, write, and carry on conversa- ♦ Alexa Martinez ♦ Francisca Ortiz tions in Modern Arabic. Tuition: $425 (textbook not included). Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; to register, please call (201) 360-4246. HCCC FOUNDATION RESUMES

Tuesday, February 1 ‘SUBSCRIPTION DINING’ SERIES HCCC classes begin at Bayonne and Kearny Off-Sites IN SPRING 2011

Culinary Café will be open for breakfast and lunch at Culinary his Spring, Hudson Culinary Arts Institute (CAI) — completely different, and each Arts Institute/Conference Center, T County Community Col- will include soup, appetizer, will be equivalent to those first floor. Hours for Breakfast: 8 lege — home of one of the East entrée and dessert courses as served in the finest four-star a.m. to 10 a.m. Coffee and other menu items begin at $1. Hours for Coast’s most acclaimed culi- well as non-alcoholic bever- restaurants. Lunch: 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Op- nary arts studies programs — ages. (Beer, wine and cocktails Sansone said Foundation’s tions include a selection of sand- will resume a subscription din- wiches, hot entrées, chips, soft will be available at an addi- Subscription Dining Series drinks and various other lunch ing program that has been es- tional charge.) All meals will be program was conceived and items: china service, take-out con- tablished, resulting in scholar- served by the CAI’s profession- tainers, larger portions, and vege- developed after several area tarian options. ships for deserving students. ally trained student staff in the businesspeople expressed the HCCC Vice President for beautifully appointed Banquet desire for more luncheon dining Bookstore-on-the-Square open Development, Joseph Sansone, Room of the HCCC Culinary options, especially those where from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. explained that the membership Arts Institute/Conference Cen- they could take clients and fee of $995 provides the Sub- ter, 161 Newkirk Street in Jer- associates. sey City — just two blocks “American Pronunciation: ESL scription Dining Series member Complete information and Level 0/1/2” workshop, 2 Enos with a table-for-four for eight, from the Journal Square PATH Place, Room 204, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. a registration form for the Hud- four-course luncheons on Fri- Station. son County Community Col- days this spring. The Subscription Dining Pinning Ceremony for graduates of lege Foundation Subscription the Practical Nursing Program, 6 The menus — which will Series dates are Fridays, Febru- Dining Series are available p.m., Culinary Arts Institute/ be planned and prepared by the ary 11 and 25, March 4, 11, 18 online at http://www.hccc.edu Conference Center Executive Chef and a team of and 25, and April 8 and 15, or by phoning the Foundation

culinary professionals who with service from 11:30 a.m. to Office at (201) 360-4006. (Continued on page 10) teach at the College’s renowned 2:30 p.m. Each meal will be HCCC Happenings Page 3

PROFESSIONAL NOTES J OBS, JOBS, J OBS r. Kris Krishnan, Asso- tors. Participants in the work- D ciate Dean of Institu- force development program Applicants are now being tional Research & Planning, become certified by the State sought for the following posi- will present “Resource Guide of New Jersey to safely re- tions: for Data-Informed Decision- move lead from varied types of Making in Higher Education” buildings. There are currently Vice President at the Association for Institu- 37 students enrolled in two for Academic Affairs tional Research’s 2011 Annual separate sections of the course. Forum in Toronto this May. He Known as the “EPA/DCA Instructor, Geographic will also participate in the an- Renovators” training, HCCC is Information Systems nual New Jersey Association partnering with the New Jersey (Grant Funded) for Institutional Research College Consortium and the (NJAIR) conference at Far- Department of Community leigh Dickinson University on Affairs. CBI Coordinator John Instructor, Mathematics Friday, April 15. O’Hara (pictured), said that John O’Hara Hudson County Commu- “This class will enhance our Part-Time Software Trainer ability to serve the residents of Coordinator, Center for Business nity College’s Culinary Arts Hudson County, especially & Industry Institute has been included Director of Academic among “Top Ten Best Things those working in construction trades.” Foundations – Mathematics to Do and See in Jersey City” (Grant Funded) on the Destination Jersey City Save the Date! In March,

blog. For the full list, please the Center for Academic & nity to get a short evaluation of visit http://bit.ly/h0mn3b. Dean of Student Affairs Student Success and the Of- their academic profile. It will

Starting in January, the fice of Student Activities will follow a speed-dating format be sponsoring a new event Center for Business & Indus- allowing students to spend Accounting Instructor try is offering a sold-out class titled “Fast Track Directions.” only a few minutes at each Students will have an opportu- in lead abatement for contrac- station. Part-Time Communications Assistant

TIAA/CREF CBI TO To apply, please submit the following to re- O FFER FREE [email protected] or mail to: TO OFFER INDIVIDUAL Human Resources Department, PC CLASS Hudson County Community C OUNSELING SESSIONS College, 70 Sip Avenue, Third FOR SENIORS Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07306: representative from These Individual Counsel- ♦ Letter of application A TIAA/CREF will be of- ing Sessions will help simplify udson County Commu- ♦ Resume fering Individual Counseling retirement by: nity College’s Center for H ♦ Salary requirements Sessions, where employees • Providing objective advice Business & Industry is offering may discuss their personal and asset allocation based a free, 12-hour course on how ♦ Three references financial situation with a on individual needs; to use a computer and access For more information, TIAA/CREF consultant on a the internet. Senior citizens • Show how to get a personal- please visit the New Jersey confidential basis. The repre- (age 60 or over) may contact ized actionable plan; Higher Education Recruitment sentative will be available to (201) 360-4241 for additional Consortium website at discuss how to help achieve • Reviewing retirement in- information. www.njherc.org, the HigherEd- financial goals by investing in come options. Jobs.com website at financial solutions such as All sessions will be held www.higheredjobs.com, or mutual funds, brokerage, life from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the N EW HIRES contact the Human Resources insurance and annuities. Human Resources offices at 70 Department at (201) 360-4070. To schedule an appoint- Sip Avenue, Third Floor: For a detailed description of ment, please call (800) 732- ongratulations to Linda these positions as well as addi- • Friday, February 25 8353, Monday through Friday, C Stephenson on her tional listings, please visit the from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET) or • Friday, March 25 appointment as Instructor, “Employment Opportunities” visit the TIAA/CREF web site • Friday, April 29 ESL at Hudson County page under “Human Re- at www.tiaa-cref.org/moc. Community College! sources” at www.hccc.edu. Page 4 Volume 13, Issue 2

PHI THETA KAPPA HONOR SOCIETY NEWS

MIDDLE STATES REGIONAL and posting written assignments CONVENTION (descriptions of leadership The 24th Annual Middle roles/activities, awards/honors States Regional Convention received a resume, etc.) to an will be held at the Ocean Place online portfolio that can then be Resort and Spa in Long Branch shared with scholarship provid- from Friday, Feb. 25 to Sunday, ers, college admissions offi- Feb. 27. Mini-Honors will take cials, and/or potential employ- place on Thursday and Friday, ers. Members can also share Feb. 24 and 25. Proposals for their portfolio with chapter presentations on Honors in advisors, faculty or community Action projects, College Pro- members who are writing let- jects, and leadership develop- ters of recommendation. The ment are requested. Candidates plan is self-paced and allows for regional office are also re- choice from one of five levels quested. Visit www.ptkms.org for completion. for details. ANNUAL CONVENTION 2011

THE FIVE-STAR COMPETITIVE The 93rd International ▲BETA ALPHA PHI Chapter collected new socks, gloves, and scarves EDGE Convention will be held at the which were distributed at a Homeless Memorial Service on Dec. 21. Phi Theta Kappa has initi- Washington State Convention Pictured from left: Karina Peralta, Madeja Adams, Ilina Kay, Kassia Leon, and Suzanne Wilkins. ated “The Competitive Edge to Center in Seattle from Thurs- assist members in ways to day, April 7 to Saturday, April 9. The Honors in Action Acad- and 25: Middle States Re- tan College, 11 a.m., http:// strengthen communication, gional Mini-Honors, Ocean www.mmm.edu/ planning, team-building and emy will be held on Thursday, April 7 before the convention. Place Resort and Spa, contactindexopenhouse.html research skills, to become more Long Branch (Ask Professor Lai for an competitive for scholarships, • Friday-Sunday, Feb. 25-27: admissions application fee college transfer, and jobs. Log UPCOMING EVENTS waiver form) onto http://ceweb.ptk.org/edge/ Middle States Regional Con- using your CollegeFish.org • Saturday, Feb. 5: Chapter vention, Ocean Place Resort • Sunday, Feb. 27: Multiple username and password. Meeting, Student Lounge, 10 and Spa, Long Branch Sclerosis Climb to the Top, a.m. Rockefeller Center, New Participation is tracked • Saturday, Feb. 26: Open York online by completing activities • Thursday & Friday, Feb. 24 House, Marymount Manhat-

W RITING CENTER ANNOUNCES SPRING 2011 S TUDENT WRITING CONTEST

udson County Commu- PREPARING YOUR ENTRY Entries must be original, by the judges. Judges’ decisions H nity College’s Writing Entrants may submit hard written primarily in English, are final. Center presents a Spring 2011 copies to the Writing Center (2 unpublished and unproduced. Submitted manuscripts Student Writing Contest. Enos Place, Room 204) or via Entries must be typed on will not be returned; entrants Rules: All entries must email to [email protected] one side of 8-1/2 x 11 white are advised to retain a copy for include students’ full name, (include “WC Student Writing paper. Scripts and poems may their records. telephone number, Student Contest” in the subject line). be either double-or single- Only students registered at Identification Number, and Each manuscript must list the spaced; all other manuscripts Hudson County Community email address; limit of three (3) type of entry (e.g., short story, must be double-spaced. En- College are eligible to enter. entries per student. Deadline for essay, play) and “WC Student trants’ name, address, phone all submissions is noon, Friday, Writing Contest.” For example: number and category must ap- Winner(s) will be notified April 15, 2011. pear on the first page. ASAP, receive a prize and rec- John Doe ognition in a future edition HCCC students may sub- 201-999-9999 Entries that are more than HCCC Happenings. mit any type of writing includ- one page in length must be WC Student Writing ing: essays, memoirs, articles, stapled. Please contact Brian Di- Contest Nuzzo at [email protected] short stories, screenplays, tele- plays, one-act scripts (3,000 [email protected] or (201) 360-4248 for more JUDGING & NOTIFICATION information. word limit), long or short po- Essay ems, and lyric poetry. Every entry will be read I.D. 012-34-567 HCCC Happenings Page 5

HCCC TO HOLD INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR COLLEGE GRADUATES INTERESTED IN BECOMING TEACHERS

udson County Commu- Please pre-register by calling into NPTNJ, a student must In addition, the College H nity College is continu- HCCC’s Non-Credit Office at have: will offer an “Introduction to ing to conduct information (201) 360-4255. ♦ A bachelor’s degree from Teaching” course. This course sessions to acquaint college HCCC, in a unique col- an accredited institution is one of the requirements nec- graduates with a program that laborative project with New essary for individuals to obtain ♦ A minimum grade point will enable them to become Jersey City University, is offer- a Certificate of Eligibility (CE) average of 2.75 in under- licensed teachers. ing the New Pathways to from the New Jersey Depart- graduate studies or the Sessions will be held on Teaching in New Jersey Pro- ment of Education. highest degree earned Saturday, February 12, at 11 gram (NPTNJ). NPTNJ is a For additional information a.m.; Wednesday, March 16, at program that enables individu- ♦ A passing score on the on NPTNJ, please visit 6 p.m.; Tuesday, April 19, at als who already hold a bache- Praxis II Content Area www.hccc.edu/newpathways 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday, May lor’s degree (or higher) to be- exam in the intended teach- and www.nptnj.org. For infor- 18, at 6 p.m. at the College’s come licensed teachers without ing field mation on the Praxis test for Culinary Arts Institute/ having to complete a traditional ♦ A Certificate of Eligibility NJ, please visit www.ets.org. Conference Center, 161 teacher training program. issued by the state of New Newkirk Street in Jersey City. To qualify for admission Jersey

HCCC FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES S CHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

udson County Commu- demic year from continuing site), essay and Free Applica- H nity College Vice Presi- and incoming students. tion for Federal Student Aid dent for Development Joseph Prospective recipients are (FAFSA). Sansone announced that the required to have a minimum The FAFSA must be filed HCCC Foundation is currently grade-point average of 2.0 and by May 1, and the scholarship accepting scholarship applica- must submit an application application deadline is June 1, tions for the 2011-2012 aca- (available at the College web 2011.

HCCC FACILITIES DEPT. H ELPS KEEPS COLLEGE R UNNING DURING W INTER STORMS

ohn Stoduto (pictured) from efficient snow removal opera- J Hudson County Community tions and the safety of the cam- College’s Facilities Depart- pus community, Facilities re- ment, uses a snowblower to quests the cooperation of the clear Sip Avenue at the Journal entire College community dur- Square Campus during the ing all winter storms. major snow storm in Decem- To report a particularly ber. icy area or one which may have The Facilities Department been overlooked, please con- is responsible for the expedient tact Facilities at (201) 360- clearing of ice and snow from 4686. College properties. To ensure Page 6 Volume 13, Issue 2 RENOWNED AUTHOR AND PHILOSOPHER CORNEL WEST TO SPEAK AT HCCC ON FEB. 10

ne of America’s most graduated magna cum laude Loud, a Memoir, is an explora- O insightful and provocative with a degree in Near Eastern tion of the heart behind the hu- thinkers and a groundbreaking Languages and Civilization in man mind. In the book, Dr. West author, Dr. Cornel West will 1973. In 1980, he earned his discusses his growth into a pro- speak at Hudson County Com- Ph.D. from Princeton Univer- gressive cultural icon, why he munity College on Thursday, sity. He returned to Harvard as a embraced his calling of teaching Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. Dr. West will W. E. B. DuBois Fellow and over preaching, and what it appear as the third guest in the went on to become Assistant means to live as “an aspiring College’s 2010-2011 Lecture Professor at Union Theological bluesman in a world of ideas Series at the HCCC Culinary Seminary in New York. As and a jazzman in the life of the Arts Institute/Conference Cen- Director of Princeton’s Afro- mind.” Dr. West was influential ter, 161 Newkirk Street in Jersey American Studies Program for in developing the storyline for City — just two blocks from the six years and as a professor in the popular “Matrix” movie Journal Square PATH Station. Harvard’s Department of Afro- trilogy, and he has been provid- (While the event is open to all American Studies for seven ing weekly commentaries on members of the community, years (with a joint appointment “The Tavis Smiley Show” on Dr. Cornel West there are no tickets remaining.) at the Harvard Divinity School), Public Radio International. Cornel West was born in Dr. West is one of an elite group HCCC President Dr. Glen The College’s 2010-2011 Tulsa, Okla. in 1953 and raised of scholars who have strength- Gabert said: “This has surely Lecture Series began in Septem- in Sacramento, Calif., where his ened African-American studies been one of the most exciting ber with the appearance of Dr. father was a contractor for the programs in this country. He is series of lectures we have ever Terry O’Banion, Director of the U.S. Department of Defense and currently the Class of 1943 Pro- hosted. We look forward to Community College Leadership his mother was a school teacher fessor at Princeton University. welcoming Dr. West to Hudson Program at Walden University. and principal (Irene B. West Dr. West gained national County and to the College. An In November, the acclaimed Elementary School in Elk acclaim in 1993 when his book educator and social activist actor and community activist Grove, Calif. is named for her). Race Matters became a best whose writing and speaking Edward James Olmos spoke. He became interested in civil seller. A searing analysis of have earned him praise and This year’s series will conclude rights as a young man, partici- racism in American democracy, criticism, he is truly a Renais- with the appearance of ABC- pating in civil rights demonstra- the book has sold more than half sance man, and we all will enjoy TV’s Good Morning America tions and organizing protests to a million copies to date. He has listening to and learning from news anchor Juju Chang on have Black studies courses in- published 17 other books since him.” Thursday, March 3. cluded at his high school. West that time. His newest, Brother attended Harvard University and West: Living and Loving Out

N ORTH HUDSON HIGHER EDUCATION C ENTER UPDATE

By Dr. Paula P. Pando, In addition to classrooms mation sessions will be offered NHC Vice President and faculty offices, the North both in the day and the evening for North Hudson Center Hudson Higher Education Cen- to accommodate a variety of I NFORMATION & Student Affairs ter will house: Enrollment, Reg- schedules. All information ses- S ESSIONS istration and Bursar’s offices; sions will be held in the Student areas for testing, tutoring and Affairs Conference Room in the ♦Tuesday, Feb. 15, 12 p.m. espite the inclement counseling; language, science Enrollment Services Center, ♦Tuesday, Feb. 22, 5:30 p.m. weather, construction on D and computer labs; seminar located on first floor of 70 Sip ♦Tuesday, March 15, 12 p.m. the new North Hudson Higher spaces; art studios; library and Avenue, and presented by our Education Center is progressing bookstore; student lounge; a North Hudson Communication ♦Thursday, March 17, 5:30 p.m. nicely! The building is now fitness room; courtyard and Team. Light refreshments will ♦Tuesday, April 12, 12 p.m. almost completely enclosed, and rooftop terrace; and more. To be served (see schedule at ♦Thursday, April 14, 5:30 p.m. interior work is well underway. top it all off, this is a “green” right). ♦Tuesday, May 10, 12 p.m. So many of our colleagues building with sustainable and In addition, hard-hat tours — faculty, staff and students — environmentally friendly fea- of the center under construction ♦Thursday, May 12, 5:30 p.m. have expressed interest in tour- tures. will be available beginning in ing the new facility, and we are We want to share more March. Check back with HCCC reach efforts and will be meeting scheduling visits to the site for detailed information with fac- Happenings next month for a with the community to acquaint you to do just that. We want ulty, students and staff, and so schedule, and information on them with the North Hudson everyone to see what we refer to we will be offering information how to sign up! Higher Education Center. as “a complete college under sessions every month until the one roof.” We are also happy to report Thanks once again for all new center opens. These infor- that we are beginning our out- of your interest and support! HCCC Happenings Page 7 Notibreves L A FUNDACIÓN DE HCCC ANUNCIA FECHAS PARA LA SERIE DE SUSCRIPCIÓN PARA ALMUERZOS P RIMAVERA 2011

Joseph Sansone, Vicepresidente chef profesionales-instructores $31.10 por persona. Lo mejor de La Fundación del Hudson de Desarrollo de HCCC anunció del CAI, y meticulosamente ser- todo es que sabe que el costo de County Community College es que la Fundación de la Universi- vidos por estudiantes-chefs del su almuerzo – que además es una corporación 501(c)3 dando dad ha preparado su ofrecimiento CAI. Cada almuerzo incluye libre de impuestos - estará asis- exención de impuestos a sus de la Serie de Suscripción para sopa, aperitivo, plato fuerte, post- tiendo financieramente a estu- contribuidores. Fundada en Almuerzos Primavera 2011. re y bebida no alcohólica (vino, diantes merecedores,” dijo el Sr. 1997, la Fundación trabaja para Fondos recaudados de este pro- cerveza y cocteles están disponi- Sansone. desarrollar el interés común de grama proveerá de becas a estu- bles a un costo adicional). Los almuerzos de la serie de otorgar becas basadas en necesi- diantes de Hudson County Com- El Sr. Sansone, dijo que esta Primavera 2011 están programa- dades económicas y mérito, y munity College. idea fue concebida y desarrollada dos para los Viernes 11 y 25 de proveer dinero para la creación luego de que varias personas de Febrero; 4, 11, 18 y 25 de Mar- de nuevos e innovadores progra- Un costo de suscripción de mas en Hudson County Commu- $995 (que es libre de impuestos) negocios expresaron el deseo de zo; y 8 y 15 de Abril, con servi- tener más opciones de comidas cio de 11:30 a.m. a 2:30 p.m. en nity College, desarrollo profesio- los titula a una mesa de cuatro nal de la facultad y asiste a la por ocho Viernes en la tarde en para sus asociados, clientes y el CAI de la Universidad, 161 ellos mismos. Newkirk Street en Jersey City – expansión física de la Universi- el salón de banquetes del Institu- dad. to de Artes Culinarias (CAI). Los “No puedo pensar en mu- a solo dos cuadras de la estación almuerzos incluyen comidas de chos lugares donde usted pueda de trenes PATH en Journal Información completa está clase mundial planeadas y prepa- disfrutar un delicioso almuerzo, Square. disponible en línea en http:// radas por el Chef Ejecutivo y los meticulosamente servido en un www.hccc.edu o llamando al ambiente elegante y cómodo por (201) 360-4006. R ENOMBRADO AUTOR Y FILÓSOFO CORNEL WEST D ARÁ DISCURSO EN HCCC EL JUEVES, 10 DE FEBRERO

Uno de los pensadores más civiles y organizando protestas Americanos en el país. Es ac- vida de la mente.” Dr. West fue profundos y provocativos de para que cursos de estudio Afro tualmente Maestro de la Clase de influencia en el desarrollo América, Cornel West, dará Americanos fueran incluidos en de 1943 en Princeton Universi- de la historia para la popular discurso en HCCC, el Jueves, su escuela secundaria. West ty. trilogía de películas “Matrix” y 10 de Febrero, a las 6:00 p.m. asistió a Harvard University y El Dr. West obtuvo acla- ha estado proveyendo de co- El Dr. West aparece como se graduó con los más altos mación nacional en 1993 cuan- mentarios semanales a “The invitado en la Serie de Confe- honores (magna cum laude) do su libro Race Matters (Raza Tavis Smiley Show” en Public rencias 2010-1011 de HCCC con un grado en Lenguajes y Importa) se convirtió en el Radio International. en el instituto de Artes Culina- Civilización del Cercano mejor vendido. Un análisis del El Dr. Glen Gabert, Presi- rias/Centro de Conferencias de Oriente en 1973. En 1980, racismo en la democracia de dente de HCCC dijo: “Esta sin la Universidad, 161 Newkirk obtuvo su Doctorado de Prince- América, el libro ha vendido duda ha sido una las series de Street en Jersey City. El evento ton University. Regresó a Har- más de medio millón de copias conferencias más excitantes está abierto a todos los miem- vard como un W.E.B. DuBois hasta la fecha. Ha publicado que hemos auspiciado. Estamos bros de la comunidad y la en- Fellow y se convirtió en Asis- otros diecisiete libros desde ansiosos de dar la bienvenida al trada es gratuita. tente de profesor en el Semina- aquel. El más reciente, Brother Dr. West al Condado de Hud- rio Teológico Union de New West: Living and Loving Out son y a la Universidad. Un Cornel West nació en York. Tulsa, OK en 1953 y creció en Loud, a Memoir (Hermano educador y activista social Sacramento, CA, donde su Como Director del Progra- West: Viviendo y Amando a cuyos escritos y discursos le padre tenía un contrato con el ma de Estudios Afro America- Gritos, Memoria) es una explo- han dado honores y críticas, Él Departamento de Defensa de nos en Princeton University por ración del corazón detrás de la es realmente un hombre del los Estados Unidos, y madre seis años y profesor en el De- mente humana Renacimiento, y todos disfruta- era maestra y directora escolar partamento de Estudios Afro En el libro el Dr. West remos escucharlo y aprender de (la escuela Irene B. West en Americanos de Harvard por discute su crecimiento convir- él.” Elk Grove, CA fue nombrada siete años (con nombramiento tiéndose en un ícono cultural, La serie de conferencias en su honor). Su interés por doble en la Escuela de Divini- porque albergó su llamado a de este año culminará el próxi- derechos civiles lo tuvo desde dad de Harvard), el Dr. West es educar en lugar de predicar y lo mo 3 de Marzo con la presenta- muy joven, participando en miembro de un grupo de es- que significa vivir como “un ción de Juju Chang, presenta- demostraciones de derechos colásticos que han fortalecido melancólico en un mundo de dora de Good Morning Ameri- los programas de estudios Afro ideas y como un cuentero en la ca de la cadena ABC-TV. Page 8 Volume 13, Issue 2 FEBRUARY TESTING SCHEDULE D ATATEL U PDATE: ll new students are re- qualifying scores on any of 34 ing accommodations due to a A quired to take the CPT, examinations. For more infor- documented disability, please T HE which allows for course place- mation on CLEP, please visit: contact Disability Support Ser- ment that is appropriate to their www.collegeboard.com/ vices at (201) 360-4157. All skill level. In certain cases, student/testing/clep/about.html students with approved testing F UTURE such as if a student testing has accommodations must take the not completed high school or its College Placement Test at the I S NOW! equivalent (GED), the Place- BEFORE TAKING THE CLEP Testing Center located at 2 ment Test can also be used to EXAM: Enos Place, Jersey City, NJ. F EBRUARY determine eligibility for finan- ♦ Please call (201) 360-4191 cial aid. or -4192 or contact [email protected], as CLEP The testing schedule for 2011 It is extremely important February follows: that you take the College Place- exams are administered by By Carlos Tonche, Jr. appointment only. • Tuesday, Feb. 1 – College ment Test seriously. Depending HCCC Project Manager Placement Test/Assessment, on your score, you may have to ♦ All appointment cancella- register for and pay to take tions must be made at least 9:15 a.m. or 1:15 p.m., 2 Enos Place s 2011 continues, the additional semesters of courses 24 hours in advance. A Datatel information system that do not bear college credit/ ♦ HCCC students must have a • Wednesday, Feb. 2 – Col- conversion continues. The new count toward graduation. permit to take the CLEP lege Placement Test/ computer system, known as (form available at the Test- Assessment, 9:15 a.m. or Colleague, integrates data from ing Center). 1:15 p.m., 2 Enos Place across the College community in BEFORE TAKING THE CPT: an effort to streamline processes ♦ All students must pay a $20 • Thursday, Feb. 3 – College and empower all users (faculty, ♦ Students must submit an Placement Test/Assessment, Application to Admissions HCCC service fee (non- staff and students). Additionally, 9:15 a.m. or 1:15 p.m., 2 MyHudson, the name for the (70 Sip Ave). refundable) per examination at the Bursar’s Office, lo- Enos Place new HCCC Portal, is a web- ♦ To review for the College cated at 70 Sip Avenue, • Tuesday, Feb. 8 – CLEP based tool available that central- (College Board’s izes HCCC information for all Jersey City, or the North (by appointment only), 9:15 who use it and Liberty Link is “Accuplacer”), please visit: Hudson Center Main Office, a.m. or 1:15 p.m., 2 Enos www.college-board.com/ the tool inside the Portal that located at 6515 Polk St., Place gives users access to real-time student/testing/accuplacer/ West New York. You must • Thursday, Feb. 10 – CLEP information from Colleague. ♦ For CPT exemption criteria show receipt on the day of (by appointment only), 9:15 By the time you read this, such as SAT scores and CLEP exam. a.m. or 1:15 p.m., 2 Enos Colleague will be already be in applied transfer credit for ♦ Note: CLEP exams will Place use to pay employees (full-time English and/or Mathematics resume in February 2011. and part-time). The Human visit: www.hccc.edu/testing • Tuesday, Feb. 15 – CLEP Resources/Payroll module is one Please contact the Testing (by appointment only), 9:15 of the major components that Center in January for an a.m. or 1:15 p.m., 2 Enos has now been incorporated in ON THE DAY OF THE CPT appointment: (201) 360- Place the implementation project. STUDENTS MUST: 4194, - 4192 or -4191. Later this year, Human Re- • Thursday, Feb. 17 – CLEP sources will be adding options to • Report at least 10 minutes (by appointment only), 9:15 your Liberty Link menu so that before the test start time. ON THE DAY OF THE CLEP a.m. or 1:15 p.m., 2 Enos employees can view additional • Bring photo ID (Driver’s EXAM: Place information through MyHudson. License / Passport / Green ♦ Students must report at least • Tuesday, Feb. 22 – CLEP Community Education is Card / Student ID). 10 minutes before the test (by appointment only), 9:15 currently transitioning to Col- start time. league to conduct their business. • Have your College Wide ID a.m. or 1:15 p.m., 2 Enos Datatel consultants are working number. ♦ Bring two (2) forms of iden- Place with this department to train CE tification (Driver’s License, • Thursday, Feb. 24 – CLEP personnel on the Datatel tools • Bring a copy of transcripts they will soon use. Community (only if student is a transfer Passport, Green Card, Stu- (by appointment only), 9:15 dent ID, Military ID). a.m. or 1:15 p.m., 2 Enos Education will also have a sig- or foreign student). nificant presence on the new Place To obtain more informa- ♦ Bring $20 receipt from Bur- college website, another Datatel- tion on the status of your place- sar’s Office. For further information, related improvement that will ment test and course registra- ♦ Bring $77 CLEP Fee: money please contact HCCC’s Testing premiere in a few months. tion eligibility, please visit order, payable to ETS/ Center, located at 2 Enos Progress continues as we www.hccc.edu/testingstatus CLEP, or credit card (Visa, Place, Jersey City, NJ 07306 at transition to the new system. (201) 360-4193 for College Please be patient as all of us MasterCard, American Ex- adjust to our “new” way of do- press, or Discover are ac- Placement Test appointments. ABOUT THE CLEP: ing business. Once everyone cepted). To obtain additional infor- gets more familiar with Col- The College-Level Exami- mation and policies of the Test- league, MyHudson, and Liberty nation Program (CLEP) gives ing Center, please visit Link and our other new tools, students the opportunity to D ISABILITY SUPPORT www.hccc.edu/testing. you will notice even more im- receive college credit for what SERVICES provements. they already know by earning If you require special test- Stay tuned! HCCC Happenings Page 9

S PRING 2011 SHUTTLE SCHEDULE

he shuttle service schedule Journal Square and from the Academy will only be made T has been adjusted to ac- South Building at the North Monday through Wednesday commodate students traveling Hudson Center. evenings.) between campuses for classes. ♦ Departures from Journal ♦ Shuttle Service Schedule The shuttle service between the Square to North Hudson between Journal Square S PRING North Hudson Center and Jour- Center: 7:45 a.m., 9:45 and St. Peter’s College nal Square is available Monday a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., (SPC): Leaving Journal through Friday, when classes 1:45 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 5:15 Square for St. Peter’s Col- B REAK are in session. In the evening p.m. (includes stop to José lege — 5:45 p.m. (Monday the van will stop at Dickinson Martí Academy, 1800 Sum- through Friday); Leaving St. T RIP TO High School and José Martí mit Ave. in Union City), Peter’s College for Journal Academy in both directions. 6:15 p.m. (includes stops to Square — 9:00 p.m. and Unless otherwise indicated, no Dickinson High School and 9:50 p.m. W ALT other stops will be made. Please José Martí Academy), 9:15 do not ask the driver to do so. ♦ Shuttle Service between p.m. (includes stop to Jose Journal Square and Dick- There is limited seating on DISNEY Marti Academy), 10:00 p.m. inson High School the shuttle; seats will be avail- ♦ Departures from North (Monday through Thurs- able on a “first-come, first- ORLD Hudson Center to Journal day): Leaving Journal W served” basis. Shuttle service Square: 8:20 a.m., 10:20 Square for Dickinson HS may be suspended during in- a.m., 11:20 a.m., 12:20 p.m., — 5:45 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.; udson County Commu- clement weather; e.g., service 2:20 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 6:15 Leaving Dickinson High nity College’s Office of will stop if school is closed for H p.m. (includes stop to José School for Journal Square Student Activities is offering a a “snow day.” Seats on the Martí Academy), 9:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Spring Break Trip to Walt Dis- shuttle are for HCCC faculty, (includes stops to Dickinson ney World (Monday, March 28 staff and students with valid High School and José Martí – Thursday, March 31, 2011)! College ID; no non-HCCC Academy), 10:00 p.m. For more information on guests will be allowed on the Accommodations include: (includes stop at Dickinson the shuttle service, please con- round trip airfare from Newark shuttle. High School). (Please note tact the Safety & Security De- to Orlando; 4 days/3 nights The van departs from 25 that stops at José Martí partment at (201) 360-4080. lodging at the Walt Disney World All-Star Sports Resort Hotel; a two-day Premium Pass to Disney’s theme parks D ISCOUNT PARKING INFORMATION (Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Epcot Center, and FOR JERSEY CITY CAMPUS Hollywood Studios); a voucher for four lunches inside the iscounted parking is IMPARK, 130 SIP AVENUE is not validated with a proper park; dinner at Planet Holly- D available at the following (ACROSS THE STREET FROM stamp, the ticket holder will pay wood, Rainforest Café and Journal Square locations: THE CULINARY ARTS INSTI- full parking price.) A discount TUTE stamp for this lot may be ob- Epcot Center, and taxes and ) tained at the Security desk at 25 gratuities. The retail value of Discount rate is available BERGEN AVENUE PARKING, Journal Square, 161 Newkirk this trip is over $1,600, but is 871 BERGEN AVENUE for up to 12 hours for the rate of $8 with a valid stamp. Parking St. and 162-168 Sip Avenue. being offered to HCCC stu- Parking is available seven from 4 p.m. to 8 a.m. is avail- dents for $600 and $800 for days a week, 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. at guests (based on quadruple able at a discounted rate of $4 W ELCOME PARKING, the rate of $3 for one hour, $6 with valid stamp. A discount occupancy)! for two hours and $7 per day. 20 JONES STREET & ENOS stamp for this lot may be ob- PLACE For more information, No discount stamp/sticker is tained at the Security desk at 25 please visit 25 Journal Square, required. Journal Square, 161 Newkirk Discount parking is avail- Room 104, or call (201) 360- St. and 162-168 Sip Avenue. able Monday through Friday for 4195. An minimum initial de- $5 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and $4 CENTRAL PARKING SYSTEMS posit of $200.00 per person is from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Discount INC., 88 SIP AVENUE required, with four payments of IMPARK (SQUARE RAMP), will only be obtained by show- $100 remaining (last payment Discount parking is avail- 801 PAVONIA AVENUE ing valid HCCC ID. is due by Feb. 28, 2011); please able Monday through Saturday (BEHIND LOEWS THEATRE) Please be advised that all for $8.00 with valid discount note that all deposits and pay- Discount rate is available parking rates are subject to sticker. A discount sticker for ments are non-refundable. State for 10 hours for $4.00 with change without notice. For this lot may be obtained at the ID or passport is required upon valid stamped ticket. (Please be more information on parking, Security desk at 25 Journal deposit. advised if parking for up to 12 please contact the Safety & Square or at 870 Bergen Ave- hours will be $6; parking up to Security Department at (201) nue. 24 hours will be $8.00. If ticket 360-4080. Page 10 Volume 13, Issue 2 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

(Continued from page 2) Saturday, February 5 Monday, February 7 formed decisions. Tuition: $59. Resumé Writing Workshop - Don’t Last Day to Add/Drop at Off-Site Meets 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; to register, let a mediocre resumé jeopardize Centers please call (201) 360-4246. Wednesday, February 2 your success! Rev up your resumé Bookstore-on-the-Square open and race to the top of the interview Wednesday, February 9 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. list! Busy employers often spend Bookstore-on-the-Square open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bookstore-on-the-Square open less than 20 seconds reviewing a resumé—make sure yours gets from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. African-American Documentary, attention and action. Learn the NHC, Gymnasium, 11 a.m. to basic structure of resumé writing “American Pronunciation 2: ESL 2 p.m. and proven strategies to target your Level 3/4/5” workshop, 2 Enos Bagel Wednesday, NHC, Student Place, Room 204, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Lounge, 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. resumé to a specific position. Plus, we’ll help prepare you for success- “American Pronunciation 2: ESL ful interviews. Tuition: $59. Meets Laugh @ Lunch with Kyle Level 3/4/5” workshop, 2 Enos 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; to register, please Tuesday, February 8 Place, Room 204, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Culinary Café will be open for Grooms, 25 Journal Square, Stu- call (201) 360-4246. dent Lounge, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. breakfast and lunch at Culinary Arts Institute/Conference Center, Resumé Writing Workshop - Don’t Techniques of Healthy Cooking - first floor. Hours for Breakfast: 8 “American Pronunciation 2: ESL let a mediocre resumé jeopardize Your good health begins with what a.m. to 10 a.m. Coffee and other your success! Rev up your resumé Level 3/4/5” workshop, 2 Enos you eat and how it’s prepared. In menu items begin at $1. Hours for Place, Room 204, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. and race to the top of the interview our class, you’ll learn how to make Lunch: 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Op- list! Busy employers often spend smart choices, starting with choos- tions include a selection of sand- less than 20 seconds reviewing a ing local ingredients that will be wiches, hot entrées, chips, soft “Community College: Separating resumé—make sure yours gets more nutritious and delicious and drinks and various other lunch attention and action. Learn the Myths from Facts” workshop, 2 will also support local farmers. items: china service, take-out con- P.M., 70 Sip Ave., Second Floor basic structure of resumé writing You’ll also become acquainted tainers, larger portions, and vege- and proven strategies to target your with food preparation and cooking resumé to a specific position. Plus, tarian options. methods that will help ensure a “My Personality - My Program we’ll help prepare you for success- healthier lifestyle. Tuition: $60. (Accounting or Nursing or…)” ful interviews. Tuition: $59. Meets Meets 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; to register, New Jersey Blood Drive, 25 Jour- workshop, 3 P.M., 70 Sip Ave., 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.; to register, please please call (201) 360-4246. nal Square, Student Lounge, 8:30 Second Floor call (201) 360-4246. a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Meeting of Phi Theta Kappa, Beta Co-ed Volleyball, NHC, 3:30 p.m. Co-ed Volleyball, NHC, 3:30 p.m. Alpha Phi Chapter, 25 Journal Bookstore-on-the-Square open to 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Square, Student Lounge, 10 a.m.

Writing Center Book Club meeting, Thursday, February 3 Bookstore-on-the-Square open Teacher Education sponsors 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., 2 Enos Place, Bookstore-on-the-Square open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Parenting” workshop, Location Room 204. For more information, TBA, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. please contact the Writing Center at (201) 360-4370 or visit Building J, Sunday, February 6 Room 204. Tickets for JuJu Chang Lecture “Life after College” workshop, 10 Healthy Sauces and Gravies - A.M., 70 Sip Ave., Second Floor Series on March 3 will be available Learn the most current techniques as of 11 a.m. for creating glazes and coulis, and GSA STD Awareness Campaign, gain an understanding for the full 25 Journal Square, Student Lounge, “Future 101” workshop, 11 A.M., 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. “American Pronunciation: ESL spectrum of sauces and how they 70 Sip Ave., Second Floor are prepared. Our chef-instructor Level 0/1/2” workshop, 2 Enos Place, Room 204, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. will teach you to prepare and pair “Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle in appropriate sauces with foods, and “American Pronunciation: ESL College,” 6 P.M., 70 Sip Ave., guide you as you prepare sauces Level 0/1/2” workshop, 2 Enos Second Floor Co-ed Volleyball, NHC, 3:30 p.m. from different sauce bases. Tuition: Place, Room 204, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

to 6:30 p.m. $60. Meets 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; to register, please call (201) 360- Thursday, February 10 4246. Battle of the Sexes, NHC Gymna- Friday, February 4 sium, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Bookstore-on-the-Square open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bookstore-on-the-Square open Monday, February 7 – from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Intramural Spades Tournament, 25 Monday, February 28 Journal Square, Student Lounge, 3 “ABC's of Transfer” workshop, 10 Computers for Beginners – Spe- A.M., 70 Sip Ave., Second Floor Co-ed Volleyball, NHC, 3:30 p.m. p.m. to 6 p.m. cially designed for those who pos- to 6:30 p.m. sess little or no experience with computers but want to begin devel- Meeting of the Hudson County “What's Your Money Personality?” oping skills. Our foundation course Community College Board of workshop, 11 A.M., 70 Sip Ave., Hudson on Ice, 162 Sip Ave., Park- Trustees, 5 p.m., 70 Sip Ave., Second Floor ing Lot, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. will acquaint you with key terms, file management, and system soft- Fourth Floor, Mary T. Norton Room ware and hardware. We’ll intro- “Skin Deep” workshop, 12 P.M., Entertaining for Foodies - A class duce you to common workplace 70 Sip Ave., Second Floor designed for all those who are applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and The Principles of Life and Health “Foodies” — people who are pas- Insurance - Trying to decide what sionate about food and love study- teach you about the Internet, e-mail “American Pronunciation: ESL (including attaching files), com- type of insurance policies and ing it, preparing it, savoring it, and options you and your family need Level 0/1/2” workshop, 2 Enos especially sharing and serving it! puter viruses and spy-ware and PC Place, Room 204, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. security software. You’ll build can make one’s head spin. You’ll Learn about preparing simple but be in good hands with our pre- delicious canapés for special, inti- skills and confidence through hands- on exercises, and learn senter, a licensed Life and Health “Test Taking Tips & Strategies” mate dinners-for-two and get- Insurance agent who is certified by togethers of all sizes. Tuition: $60. about features to consider when workshop, 3 P.M., 70 Sip Ave., purchasing a computer. Tuition: the New Jersey Department of Second Floor Meets 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.; to register, Insurance and Banking, and who please call (201) 360-4246. $129 plus $15 lab fee. Meets Mon- days and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 1 will guide you through learning p.m.; to register, please call (201) about the different types of life and “Writing Across the Curriculum” 360-4246. health policies, riders and policy provisions so you can make in- (Continued on next page) HCCC Happenings Page 11

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(Continued from previous page) Jersey,” 11 a.m., Culinary Arts same used to produce a range of tutorials will introduce the creative Institute/Conference Center, 161 popular animated TV programs and powerful tools that are avail- seminar (part of The Writing Cen- Newkirk Street. Pre-registration is (including “South Park” and able in Adobe Photoshop CS4. ter Faculty Seminar Series), 3 p.m. strongly recommended; please call “Blue’s Clues”), plus websites, Each workshop will introduce the to 5 p.m., Tutoring Center, 25 (201) 360-4255. blogs and on-line ads. Exercise and interface tool and navigation paths Journal Square, Room 317. Pre- audio files provided by the instruc- to unleash your creative spirit. senter: Professor Elaine Foster. tor. Taught on a PC. Prerequisite: Whether you are new to Photoshop, Adjunct and Full-time faculty are Saturday, February 12 – Good basic computer skills. Tui- have been experimenting on your encouraged to register early in Saturday, March 5 tion: $275 plus $35 lab fee. Meets own, or just need to update your person or by phone. Adjunct atten- Tuesdays, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; to skills and gain new insights to the dees will be compensated. For Introduction to Teaching: Required register, please call (201) 360- industry standard for digital media more information and to register, 24-Hour Pre-Service Program - 4246. creation, this is the course for you. This non-credit course is required please contact Brian DiNuzzo, It is perfect for photography, Writing Center Coordinator, at for all who will apply for a Certifi- graphic design, illustration, web [email protected] or (201) 360- cate of Eligibility (CE). Comple- The Basics of Economics - Develop content, and multimedia design. 4370. tion of this course is just one of the a better understanding of the devel- Tuition: $245 plus $35 lab fee. CE requirements and does not opments in business and in today’s Meets Wednesdays, 6 p.m. to 9 guarantee that the applicant will world. This course is designed to p.m.; to register, please call (201) Co-ed Volleyball, NHC, 3:30 p.m. qualify for a CE. To register for introduce an economic way of 360-4246. to 6:30 p.m. this class, please visit the HCCC thinking to those who have never Non-Credit Office, 162 Sip Ave- studied economics. You’ll learn nue, Room C115, in Jersey City. about production possibilities and Wednesday, February 16 Lecture Series featuring philoso- Tuition: $200. Prerequisite: Bache- the supply-and-demand theory, be pher/activist Dr. Cornel West, 6 lor’s degree. Meets Saturdays, 9 Bagel Wednesday, NHC, Student introduced to the banking and Lounge, 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. p.m., Culinary Arts Institute/ a.m. to 2 p.m.; to register, please Federal Reserve systems, as well as Conference Center, Scott Ring call (201) 360-4246. the consumer price index. Simple, Room, 161 Newkirk St. basic economic models will be “APA Documentation” seminar used to illustrate the theories where (part of The Writing Center Faculty Monday, February 14 – applicable. Tuition: $99. Meets Friday, February 11 Seminar Series), 10 a.m. to 12 Monday, March 7 Tuesdays, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; to p.m., Tutoring Center, 25 Journal Bookstore-on-the-Square open Basic Excel 2007 – Learn the ba- register, please call (201) 360- Square, Room 317. Presenter: from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. sics of Excel, starting with spread- 4246. Professor Denise Dunovant. Ad- sheet terminology and Excel junct and Full-time faculty are 2007’s Window components. We’ll encouraged to register early in Subscription Dining Series Lunch- Tuesday, February 15 person or by phone. Adjunct atten- eon, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Culi- teach you how to create, save, and edit worksheets/workbooks, insert Culinary Café will be open for dees will be compensated. For nary Arts Institute/Conference breakfast and lunch at Culinary more information and to register, Center, 161 Newkirk St. To obtain and resize rows and columns, use labels, format data and text, know Arts Institute/Conference Center, please contact Brian DiNuzzo, additional information or to regis- first floor. Hours for Breakfast: 8 Writing Center Coordinator, at ter, please call (201) 360-4006. the difference between absolute and relative formulas, and so much a.m. to 10 a.m. Coffee and other [email protected] or (201) 360- more! Hands-on exercises help menu items begin at $1. Hours for 4370. The Heart of the Truth! Wear Red reinforce the lessons and lectures Lunch: 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Op- & receive a Red Heart co- and develop your Excel skills. tions include a selection of sand- Textbook included. Prerequisite: wiches, hot entrées, chips, soft “American Pronunciation 2: ESL sponsored with GSA, 25 Journal Level 3/4/5” workshop, 2 Enos Square, Lobby, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Experience using computers. Tui- drinks and various other lunch tion: $155 plus $15 lab fee items: china service, take-out con- Place, Room 204, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. (textbook included). Meets Mon- tainers, larger portions, and vege- tarian options. Co-ed Volleyball, NHC, 3:30 p.m. days and Thursdays, 6 p.m. to 9 “Academic Probation” workshop, 3 to 6:30 p.m. p.m. (no class Feb. 21); to register, P.M., 70 Sip Ave., Second Floor please call (201) 360-4246. Teacher Education Club Sponsors The Fundamentals of Chocolate - “Parenting” workshop, Location TBA, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Co-ed Volleyball, NHC, 3:30 p.m. Chocolate is an aphrodisiac to Monday, February 14 to 6:30 p.m. some, a sedative to others, a source Key Club Valentine’s Day Bake of addiction to millions! Learn the Sale, 25 Journal Square, Lobby, “Student Development Theories” ABC’s of chocolate, plus how to 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Glow-in-the-Dark Casino Night, 25 prepare and store it. The irresistible workshop, 11 A.M., 70 Sip Ave., Second Floor Journal Square, Student Lounge, 4 preparations will include ganache, p.m. to 7 p.m. mousse and truffles. Tuition: $60. “American Pronunciation 2: ESL Meets 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.; to register, Level 3/4/5” workshop, 2 Enos “American Pronunciation: ESL please call (201) 360-4246. Place, Room 204, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Level 0/1/2” workshop, 2 Enos Thursday, February 17 Place, Room 204, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. “American Pronunciation: ESL Saturday, February 12 – Level 0/1/2” workshop, 2 Enos Chocolate Fountain of Love, NHC, Place, Room 204, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 26 Gymnasium, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. “Classroom Etiquette” workshop,

QuickBooks: Level I - Become 12 P.M., 70 Sip Ave., Second Floor African-American History Chal- acquainted with the basics of the Valentine’s Balloon Wraps, 25 software that businesses — small to lenge, 25 Journal Square, Student Journal Square, Student Lounge, 2 Intramural Spades Tournament Lounge, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. large — use to manage their fi- p.m. to 6 p.m. (Second Round), 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. nances. You’ll learn basic account-

ing principles, work with customer “Networking” workshop, 2 P.M., and vendor transactions, create new Tuesday, February 15 - Matinee Tuesday - “Valentine’s 70 Sip Ave., Second Floor accounts and basic reports, transfer Tuesday, March 22 Day,” 25 Journal Square, Student money between accounts ... and Lounge, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. write and print checks. Tuition: Animation with Adobe Flash CS4: Instant Decision Day for Fall 2011 $250 plus $20 lab fee (textbook not Level I - Start learning the industry- admission: New Jersey City Uni- included). Meets Saturdays, 9 a.m. leading animation software, Adobe “Resume Writing 101” workshop, versity, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., 70 Sip to 12 p.m.; to register, please call Flash CS4. Learn the basics of key 6 P.M., 70 Sip Ave., Second Floor Ave., Second Floor. Students must (201) 360-4246. framing and timing of movement, bring a completed application and motion tweens and shape tweens, an official (sealed) College tran- creating characters and back- Wednesday, February 16 - script to the Career & Transfer Saturday, February 12 grounds, plus nesting animations Wednesday, March 23 Center. and lip-syncing. This class will use Information Session for “New Introduction to Adobe Photoshop (Continued on next page) Pathways to Teaching in New cutout animation techniques — the CS4 - These workshop lessons and H UDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE MAIN CAMPUS CALENDAR OF EVENTS 70 Sip Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07306 Phone (201) 714-7100 (Continued from page 11) Books, Level I or appropriate Friday, February 25 – knowledge. Meets Wednesdays and Sunday, February 27 NORTH HUDSON CENTER Fridays, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; to regis- 6515 Polk Street Friday, February 18 ter, please call (201) 360-4246. Phi Theta Kappa Middle States and Friday, February 25 Regional Convention, Ocean Place West New York, NJ 07093 Resort and Spa, Long Branch Phone (201) 360-4600 ABC’s of Smoking - Smoking meat Wednesday, February 23 – and fish has been used for thou- sands of years. Our two-day course Monday, March 21 Friday, February 25 will acquaint you with time- Spanish II - If you’ve already taken Museum of Jewish Heritage- Follow honored, cold- and hot-smoking Spanish I, we’ll help you take it up Battery Park (lunch included); methods — including brining — a notch so you can converse with departure time TBA. Admission: that will deliver the most flavorful, confidence! Building bilingual $10. moist and enjoyable results avail- proficiency will open endless pos- HCCC able today! Tuition: $120. Meets 6 sibilities with friends, coworkers p.m. to 10 p.m.; to register, please and clients. Plus, it will broaden TIAA-CREF will hold confidential call (201) 360-4246. your job, promotion and career individual counseling sessions at at: opportunities. Medicine, Education, 70 Sip Ave., Third Floor, Human International Trade, Communica- Resources Department, 9 a.m. to 4 www.hccc.edu Friday, February 18 tions and Tourism are just a few of p.m. To schedule an appointment, Classes in Session - Administrative the fields in which bilingual skills please visit the TIAA-CREF web Offices closed are in demand. This second level site at www.tiaa-cref.org/moc or myhudson.hccc.edu course will improve your conversa- call (800) 732-8353 (Monday tional ability, plus increase your through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.). Saturday, February 19 Spanish vocabulary, reading, and

Beyond Networking: Building writing proficiency. Prerequisite: Lasting Relationships - Good busi- Spanish I or equivalent. Tuition: Subscription Dining Series Lunch- ness isn’t about selling all the time $205 (textbook included). Meets eon, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Culi- – or any of the time. You can’t Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 p.m. nary Arts Institute/Conference HCCC … a world of possibilities expect business – to come to you to 9 p.m.; to register, please call Center, 161 Newkirk St. To obtain have to earn business. We’ll dis- (201) 360-4246. additional information or to register, please call (201) 360-4006. HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE close the top five mistakes people make while networking and so Wednesday, February 23 BOARD OF TRUSTEES much more. Meets 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Bagel Wednesday, NHC, Student Co-ed Volleyball Playoff Game, to register, please call (201) 360- NHC, 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 4246. Lounge, 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

WILLIAM J. NETCHERT, ESQ., CHAIR Saturday, February 26 ADRIENNE SIRES, VICE CHAIR Monday, February 21 “Life after College” workshop, 11 A.M., 70 Sip Ave., Second Floor The World of Disney in Cakes - A BAKARI GERARD LEE, ESQ., Presidents’ Day – No classes/ wonderful way to introduce the SECRETARY/TREASURER College closed creative world of culinary arts to “American Pronunciation 2: ESL children! Youngsters will be asked DR. TIMOTHY C. BRENNAN, JR. Level 3/4/5” workshop, 2 Enos Tuesday, February 22 to incorporate the magic of their RAYMOND P. CATLAW, ESQ. Place, Room 204, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. imaginations into their learning as Teacher Education Club sponsors they prepare and decorate creations KAREN A. FAHRENHOLZ “Parenting” workshop, Location centered around Donald Duck, TBA, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. “Full-Time Student/Full-Time Mickey Mouse and other Disney JAMES A. FIFE Parent” workshop, 1 P.M., 70 Sip friends. Tuition: $60. Meets from ROBERTA KENNY Ave., Second Floor 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; to register, please “Classroom Etiquette” workshop, call (201) 360-4246. JOANNE KOSAKOWSKI 11 A.M., 70 Sip Ave., Second Floor Co-ed Volleyball Playoff Game, KATIA STACK NHC, 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday, February 28 – ALFRED ZAMPELLA “American Pronunciation: ESL Monday, April 18 JOSEPH A. CUNDARI, TRUSTEE EMERITUS Level 0/1/2” workshop, 2 Enos Get Hypnotized with Gabriel Geographic Information Systems Place, Room 204, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Holmes, 25 Journal Square, Stu- (GIS) in Economic Development - DR. GLEN GABERT, COLLEGE PRESIDENT dent Lounge, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Whether you have a job in — or AJA MOORE, are planning to work in — busi- “How to Have a Successful College ALUMNI REPRESENTATIVE Thursday, February 24 ness, planning, or any of their Journey” workshop, 12 P.M., 70 many related industries, this is the Sip Ave., Second Floor and Friday, February 25 course that will give you the edge COUNTY EXECUTIVE AND Phi Theta Kappa Middle States over your associates! Develop your BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Intramural Spades Tournament Regional Mini-Honors, Ocean proficiency with GIS software and Championship, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Place Resort and Spa, Long Branch map creation by utilizing real-life data in the step-by-step process of collecting and analyzing informa- THOMAS A. DEGISE, COUNTY EXECUTIVE Wednesday, February 23 – Thursday, February 24 tion to find the ideal location for a company. Tuition: $645 plus $35 WILLIAM O’DEA, CHAIRPERSON Friday, March 18 “American Pronunciation: ESL Level 0/1/2” workshop, 2 Enos lab fee (includes textbook). Prereq- ELIU RIVERA, VICE CHAIRPERSON QuickBooks, Level II - Build on Place, Room 204, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. uisite: Introduction to Geospatial your basic QuickBooks skills! Our Technology or permission of the ANTHONY ROMANO, CHAIR PRO TEMP course combines the instructions instructor. Meets Mondays and ALBERT CIFELLI, ESQ. and hands-on exercises (create a Co-ed Volleyball Playoff Game, Wednesdays, 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 company and sell physical inven- NHC, 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. p.m. (last class 4 hours); to register, DOREEN M. DIDOMENICO tory!) that will enable you to learn please call (201) 360-4246.

JEFFREY DUBLIN about banking with QuickBooks, including how to create, edit and “Student Development Theories” THOMAS F. LIGGIO delete various bank accounts, man- workshop, 5 P.M., 70 Sip Ave., Monday, February 28 age credit card transactions, recon- Second Floor JOSE MUÑOZ “American Pronunciation 2: ESL cile accounts, and more. Tuition: Level 3/4/5” workshop, 2 Enos TILO E. RIVAS $295 plus $20 lab fee (textbook not Place, Room 204, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. included). Prerequisite: Quick-