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Hudson County Community College Foundation’s 17th Annual ‘Holiday Extravaganza’ Is a Record-Breaking Success

Fundraising gala celebrating the College’s 40th Anniversary grossed $208,000; Hudson County Executive Thomas A. DeGise was honored for his support.

Hudson County Community College fundraiser attendeesOn Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014, the Hudson County Community College Foundation held its 17th Annual Holiday Extravaganza. The annual Distinguished Service Award was presented to Hudson County Executive Thomas A. DeGise (third from left). Pictured with Mr. DeGise from left are HCCC President Dr. Glen Gabert; William J. Netchert, Esq., Chair of the HCCC Board of Trustees; Hudson County Freeholder Anthony Romano; HCCC Foundation Chair James Egan and HCCC Vice President for Development Joseph Sansone.

December 9, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Vice President for Development Joseph Sansone announced today that the HCCC Foundation’s 2014 gala fundraiser was the most successful to date. Mr. Sansone said the 17th Annual “Holiday Extravaganza” grossed a record-breaking $208,000. The event was held on December 4th at the College’s Culinary Conference Center in Jersey City. Proceeds from the event will be dedicated to scholarships for deserving students, faculty development programs, and the College’s physical expansion.

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Hudson County Community College Foundation to Hold 17th Annual ‘Holiday Extravaganza’ on December 4

Fundraising gala will celebrate the College’s 40th Anniversary and ‘Travel back to the beginning … 1974;’ Hudson County Executive Thomas A. DeGise will be honored that evening.

hccc-logo300dpiNovember 24, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – The Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Foundation’s 17th Annual “Holiday Extravaganza” gala will take place on Thursday evening, December 4 at 6:00 p.m. at the College’s Culinary Conference Center, 161 Newkirk Street in Jersey City. Proceeds from the event – the largest and most festive of all of the Foundation’s fundraisers – will be dedicated to scholarships for deserving students, faculty development programs, and the College’s physical expansion.

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Hudson County Community College Welcomes Actor, Producer, and Director Giancarlo Esposito 

The star of the TV dramas ‘Revolution’ and ‘Breaking Bad’ will speak at the College on Thursday evening, November 13th.

 

Giancarlo Esposito  source IMDBThe acclaimed actor, producer and director, Giancarlo Esposito will speak at Hudson County Community College this Thursday evening, November 13th. The event will be held at 6 p.m. in the Scott Ring Room of the College’s Culinary Conference Center, 161 Newkirk Street in Jersey City – just two blocks from the Journal Square PATH Transportation Center.

The event is open to the entire Hudson County Community and there is no charge for admission.

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Hudson County Community College Foundation ‘Arts Talk’ to Feature One of the Nation’s Leading Experts in Recovering Stolen Art  

Sharon Cohen Levin, Chief of the U.S. Attorney’s Office
Asset Forfeiture Unit, will speak about the recovery of Egon Schiele’s
‘Portrait of Wally’ at this Friday’s presentation.

 

November 4, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – On Friday, November 7, 2014 at ART THEFT noon, Sharon Cohen Levin, the Chief of the Asset Forfeiture Unit of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, will relate a story with so many twists and turns it was made into a movie. Ms. Levin will speak about the recovery of the 1912 Egon Schiele oil painting Portrait of Wally, and her role in the resolution of the case of the United States v. Portrait of Wally. Continue reading Hudson County Community College Foundation ‘Arts Talk’ to Feature One of the Nation’s Leading Experts in Recovering Stolen Art   →

HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE NOVEMBER 1ST, 2014

 HCCC-LOGO300DPIEvent offers prospective students opportunities to learn more about the College, the financial aid and scholarship programs available;

 

The application fee will be waived for attendees.

October 21, 2014, Jersey City, NJ – Hudson County Community College (HCCC) will hold a Fall Open House for potential students from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, November 1, 2014. The Open House will take place at the College’s Culinary Conference Center, 161 Newkirk Street in Jersey City, NJ – two blocks from the PATH Journal Square Transportation Center.

 
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Hudson County Community College Celebrates Dedication of New Library Building

Area elected officials to join faculty, staff and administrators attend ceremonies marking the official grand opening of the new, six-story building on the College’s Journal Square campus.

 

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Pictured from left to right: Shannon Gallagher (HCCC Foundation Board and former HCCC Board of Trustees Alumni Representative), Karen A. Fahrenholz (Secretary/Treasurer HCCC Board of Trustees), Harold G. Stahl, Jr. (HCCC Board of Trustees), Adrienne Sires (HCCC Board of Trustees), James A. Fife (Mayor, Town of Harrison and HCCC Board of Trustees, Trustee Emeritus), Senator Sandra Cunningham, Hudson County Executive Thomas A. DeGise, Congressman Albio Sires, Hudson County Freeholder Anthony Romano, William J. Netchert, Esq. (HCCC Board of Trustees, Chair), Dr. Glen Gabert (HCCC President), and Joanne Kosakowski (HCCC Board of Trustees) at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Library Building Grand Opening on Monday, September 29, 2014.

On September 29th, 2014 Congressman Albio Sires, Hudson County Executive Thomas A. DeGise, and other elected officials and community leaders gathered with the Trustees, students, faculty, staff, and administration of Hudson County Community College (HCCC) for the official dedication of the College’s new Library Building.

The ribbon-cutting ceremonies took place inside the six-story, multifunctional structure, which is located at 71 Sip Avenue on the College’s Journal Square Campus in Jersey City. The 112,000 square-foot building is just steps away from the Journal Square PATH Transit Station.

 

Dr. Glen Gabert, President of HCCC, said the Library Building was designed to serve as a center of knowledge and learning, and to promote a sense of community and connectedness for students, faculty, staff, and all who live and work in Hudson County.

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Jersey City Youth Foundation and the Board of Education 2014-2015 School Year Backpack Giveaway of 10,000 Free Backpacks for K-8 Students

Mayor Steven Fulop’s Jersey City Youth Foundation and the Board of Education Collaborate to offer free backpacks filled with school supplies

 Jersey City, NJ – The Jersey City Youth Foundation is pleased to announce that it’s collaboration with the Board of Education this summer ensures that 10,000 K-8 students in need will have an opportunity to receive a free backpack filled with school supplies.

 The JCYF is committed to enhancing community enrichment programs and increasing school and community connectedness.  Our collaboration with the BOE and our entire Jersey City community ensures everyone can participate.  Continue reading Jersey City Youth Foundation and the Board of Education 2014-2015 School Year Backpack Giveaway of 10,000 Free Backpacks for K-8 Students →

The Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship program recognizes Taylor Muller with Award

On December 6, 2013, six hundred and seventy three High School Seniors in New Jersey, dotted their “I”s and crossed their “T”s and turned in their scholarship applications for the Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship.  Those applications, which included counselor’s reports, scholastic achievements, civic and after school activities, were rigorously judged at the local Lodge, District and then State level.  Continue reading The Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship program recognizes Taylor Muller with Award →

Hudson County Community College to Hold 36th Annual Commencement Exercises May 22nd

More than 925 students will graduate on Thursday evening; Dr. Rod Risley, Executive Director of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society will deliver the Keynote address.                          

 HCCC-logo@300dpi Hudson County Community College (HCCC) President Dr. Glen Gabert;   Chairman William J. Netchert, Esq. and other members of the HCCC   Board of Trustees;   keynote speaker Dr. Rod A. Risley, Executive Director of Phi Theta   Kappa honor society;                        Heritage Award recipient, Hudson County Executive Thomas A. DeGise; invocation leader Fr. Michael L. Braden, S.J., Vice President for Mission and Ministry at St. Peter’s University;

   Valedictorian Diana Angelo and the more than 925 members of the Class of 2014;  and members of the HCCC faculty, administration and staff.

 Hudson County Community College 36th Annual Commencement ceremonies.

  Prudential Hall at New Jersey performing Arts Center in Newark, NJ.

 Thursday evening, May 22, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.

 

Jersey City Public Schools launches a new tradition—The I Love Jersey City Public Schools: Back to School Festival!

JLibertySP AB 7ersey City, NJ—9/18/2013—The Jersey City Public Schools is proud to invite the public to the first ever I Love Jersey City Public Schools Back to School Festival in Liberty State Park on September 21, from 1-4.  The event will celebrate the beginning of an exciting school year by showcasing the rich programs available at its 39 schools and providing opportunities for parents and community members to connect with their schools, learn more about them and meet some of the parents and staff.  Student groups will perform throughout the day and a wide array of activities such as face-painting, an arts and crafts station, table-top science and dance lessons.  Schools will mount displays about the innovative work they are doing with their students.  Activities will also be sponsored by some of the district’s partners like the JCEA (Jersey City Educators Association) and Liberty Science Center.

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