JERSEY CITY, N.J. / November 19, 2012 — The Hudson County Community College Foundation (HCCC) Art Collection will host a celebration marking the opening of a permanent art exhibit, “Artwork of the Nuns at the Blue Chapel in Union City, 1930s-1990s,†at the HCCC North Hudson Higher Education Center (NHHEC) on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012. The reception will be held from 12 p.m. to 2 .p.m. on the seventh floor of the Union City facility located at 4800 Kennedy Blvd. Continue reading Hudson County Community College Foundation Art Collection to Celebrate Four Union City Women Artists at Nov. 30 Reception
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Hudson County Community College Celebrates Kick-Off of Second Phase of Construction of New Learning Resource Center & Academic Building
JERSEY CITY, N.J. / October 26, 2012 — On Tuesday, Oct. 23, Hudson County Community College (HCCC) hosted a ceremony marking the beginning of the second phase of construction of its new Learning Resource Center & Academic Building Ground was broken for the new Learning Resources Center & Academic Building in November of 2011, and since then the site has been excavated and the foundation constructed.
 Pictured from left are HCCC Trustee Joanne Kosakowski; HCCC Board of Trustees Chair William J. Netchert, Esq.; HCCC Trustee Alfred Zampella; HCCC Trustee James Fife; Jersey City Councilwoman Michele Massey; HCCC Trustee Karen Fahrenholz; HCCC President Dr. Glen Gabert; Hudson County Clerk Barbara Netchert; Hudson County Freeholder Anthony Romano, and State Assemblyman Sean Connors (33rd Legislative District).
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HCCC President Dr. Glen Gabert Observes 20th Anniversary
JERSEY CITY, N.J. / October 11, 2012 — In September, Hudson County Community College celebrated a special anniversary: President Gabert’s 20-year anniversary as president. In his two decades of service, the College has grown through significant expansion of its facilities, increasing enrollments and partnerships with colleges and organizations to bring more services to College students and local residents and businesses.
On Sept. 14, the Hudson County Community College Foundation made a donation to the College in the name of HCCC President Dr. Glen Gabert (fourth from left). Pictured from left: Paul Silverman, Vice President for Development Joseph Sansone; James J. Egan; Richard Zaborowski; Philip Johnston; Joseph Napolitano Sr.; Mandy Otero; Raju Patel; Karen Fahrenholz; Kendrick Ross and Maria Nieves.
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The Fine and Performing Arts Academy at Bayonne High School hosts the first Monthly Student Showcase of the Year
Fine and Performing Arts Academy students at Bayonne High School had the opportunity to share their talents with family, friends, teachers and administrators at the first monthly Student Showcase on Tuesday, September 25th at 6:30 PM in the Alexander X. O’Connor Auditorium.
              All Arts Academy students are required to perform or present an original work three times throughout the school year at a monthly Showcase. Performances include vocal solos, instrumental solos or ensembles, dramatic monologues, readings of original writing, or the presentation of original artwork. Continue reading The Fine and Performing Arts Academy at Bayonne High School hosts the first Monthly Student Showcase of the Year
Steven’s Institute Of Technology To Host An ‘Unconference for Startup Awesomeness’
NJ Spark Summit heading to Hoboken September 13th
 HOBOKEN, NJ: In less than one  week  some of the region’s savviest minds will come together to spark the innovation flame. The NJ Spark Summit, taking place on September 13th at Steven’s Institute of Technology in Hoboken, will connect entrepreneurs and creators to a viable base of resources needed to launch a sustainable, successful idea. The lineup of panels will provide potent insight into what it takes to build and maintain a startup.
 Through the course of the day, prospective or interested entrepreneurs will learn from attorneys, venture capitalists, seasoned entrepreneurs & other professionals on what exactly goes into taking an idea to launch and beyond. The goal is to provide “real world” advice from those who have experience. Continue reading Steven’s Institute Of Technology To Host An ‘Unconference for Startup Awesomeness’
Hudson County Community College Adds New Baking & Pastry Option to Culinary Associate Degree
Specialized degree will prove a big plus when graduates seek employment in the hospitality industry.
September 4, 2012, Jersey City, NJ – The renowned Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management program at Hudson County Community College (HCCC) is now offering a specialized option for students seeking an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. Beginning with this term, students at HCCC may pursue an A.A.S. Culinary Arts degree with a specialization in Baking & Pastry that will prepare them for immediate entry-level employment in the foodservice/hospitality industry. Continue reading Hudson County Community College Adds New Baking & Pastry Option to Culinary Associate Degree
52 GRADUATES, 60 COLLEGES AND OVER $6.1 MILLION DOLLARS IN SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Jersey City, NJ – May 24, 2012 – Saint Anthony High School, a small, Catholic school in Jersey City with the powerhouse basketball team, led by legendary Coach Bob Hurley, is the school that also educates young men and women preparing them for a brighter future. But, what many people are less aware of is our record with our 18 consecutive years of 100% college acceptance and our impact on all of our students, boys and girls, athletes and scholars.
 The Saint Anthony High School Class of 2012 has achieved a level of notable success with nearly 200 acceptances to 60 colleges and universities and over $6.1 million dollars in academic and athletic scholarships awarded to more than 70% of these schools. Continue reading 52 GRADUATES, 60 COLLEGES AND OVER $6.1 MILLION DOLLARS IN SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Hudson County Community College’s Class of 2012 Reflects the ‘New’ Face of College Students
Full-time workers, immigrants, armed services veterans, single moms and fifty-something-years-young men and women among the 1,060 students who will receive Associate degrees at the College’s 34th Commencement.
May 18, 2012, Jersey City, NJ – “We all have a story; our stories consist of both amazing and horrific moments. We all have experienced bumps and tribulations along the way, and at one point we have made choices that sometimes leave regret.†So wrote Danielle Travelino of Bayonne, referring to her own experience and those of her fellow graduates in Hudson County Community College’s Class of 2012.
The 28-year-old mom first began her college studies at a university in 2001, but after just a month, she withdrew from classes. Three years later, Danielle attempted to restart her college career at the same university, but at the time she considered going to school “a chore.†Continue reading Hudson County Community College’s Class of 2012 Reflects the ‘New’ Face of College Students
Genealogy Searches for Hudson County Immigrants Just Got Easier:
NJ Room Receives NARA Files!
 JERSEY CITY, NJ  December 29, 2011 – Instead of traipsing over to New York City to research the buried files of one’s ancestry, the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)  has agreed to house its microfilm files on all Hudson County immigrants to the Jersey City Free Public Library, storing the files within the New Jersey Room, where all genealogy searches are conducted, on the Third Floor of the Main Library, which is located at 472 Jersey Avenue in Jersey City, NJ. Continue reading Genealogy Searches for Hudson County Immigrants Just Got Easier:
4th grade students at St. Joseph of the Palisades Elementary School -West New York
Mrs. Luder’s 4th grade class did an excellent job creating models representing different ecosystems. Students used shoe boxes and other crafts for their projects. Projects, which are currently displayed outside the 4th grade classroom, include different environments, such as rainforests, deserts, and aquatic ecosystems. Fantastic job, 4th Grade!
Pictured in the photo: Kelvin Feliciano, Gabriela Rivera, Joseph De Los Santos, and Daniela Cabral
