The College received a $10,000 grant to promote youth-driven service from The Allstate Foundation in alliance with the Center for Expanding Leadership & Opportunity. Part of The Allstate Foundation’s national strategy is to facilitate youth participation in community service.
A Grand Opening showcasing Harford’s new Workforce Training Center in Belcamp was held for local business and industry partners, community members, and elected officials. Students can train in five programs for in-demand skilled jobs at the new site. Funding is available.
Phoenix Festival Theater is seeking diverse, energetic actors and actresses who will be 18 or older by the show’s opening date to audition for “Shrek The Musical,” December 9 and 10, 6:30 to 9:30 PM in HCC’s Susquehanna Center, Auxiliary Gym. The show runs March 14-16.
Nominations are due by December 4 for the annual ATHENA Leadership Awards recognizing exemplary leadership by an individual or organization in their business or profession, meaningful service to the community, and actively assisting women to achieve their full leadership potential.
Harford Dance Theatre will hold auditions for “Return to the Chocolate Factory” on December 14 at the Dance Studio, Room 212 in Harford’s Susquehanna Center. Performance dates are May 2-4. Registration begins at 9:30 AM; auditions will be held 10 AM-1 PM.
Harford Community College was recently granted a subaward of a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, “CUE-P: Integrating Artificial Intelligence Literacy into Community College Programs,” in the amount of $99,892.
Celebrate the holidays with a family-friendly show on Sunday, December 15 at 7 PM at the Amoss Center, across from Harford’s campus. Enjoy the Celtic Angels performing vocal and instrumental renditions of holiday and Irish favorites along with world-class Irish dancing.
The Harford Youth Orchestra and Harford String Orchestra are celebrating their 25th anniversary season with the College with a fall concert on Saturday, November 23, at 1 PM in the Amoss Center. The concert is free and open to the public; reservations are recommended.
Ring in the holidays with Harford Dance Theatre’s “The Nutcracker” on December 6 at 7 PM and December 7 & 8 at 1 & 5 PM at the Amoss Center (across from HCC’s Entrance 2). Magnificent scenery and costumes with exquisite dancing make it a holiday treat for all ages!
HS seniors are invited to join Harford on their half-day off on Friday, December 6 at 11:30 AM-12:30 PM or 1:30-2:30 PM in the Student Center. Apply to the College and be admitted in just one hour. Come see all the possibilities that await you as a future Fighting Owl!
Harford’s Chesapeake Gallery presents “The Melancholic Joy of Living,” a solo exhibition featuring works by Constance McBride. McBride uses clay sculpture to explore the human condition and delves into themes of ageism, inviting viewers to confront their own thoughts about age.
The National Council for Marketing & Public Relations District 1 recently awarded four 2024 Medallion Awards to Harford’s Office of Communications. The awards recognize outstanding achievement in design and communications at community and technical colleges.
The Board of Trustees of Harford Community College will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 12, beginning at 6 PM.
An event record-breaking 329 runners and walkers recently took part in Screech’s Night Owl 5K + 1 Mile Fun Walk, an evening glow run and fun walk in support of Harford Community College’s student athletes.
Harford’s voice students will perform in recital on December 10 at 7 PM, including a set by the Vocal Pop Ensemble. Our instrumental students will perform in recital on December 13, 8 PM, followed by a performance by HCC’s Jazz Ensemble. Both will held in Joppa Hall.
Dr. Theresa B. Felder, Harford’s President, received the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations District 1 Pacesetter of the Year Award for her demonstrated leadership, support and ability in the area of college communications and marketing.
Dr. Tony Hinton has been appointed to the position of Associate Vice President, Operations effective October 28. He brings extensive experience in facilities management, overseeing construction projects, operations planning, project management and more.
Harford’s Library has been named the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) Library of the Year by the U.S. Government Publishing Office. The Library, one of 53 selective federal depositories in the region, is celebrating 57 years as an FDLP library of government information.
Harford received funding for cultural events to entertain and inspire individuals to engage, learn and grow. The grant will fund diverse professional touring companies of recognized artistic merit as well as community musical theater and dance performance organizations.
Harford Community College’s Music Department is hosting two musical performances on campus in October.
Treat yourself to a sidesplitting good time involving some refreshingly irreverent wit as the College’s Actors Guild performs “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940,” November 8-10 and November 15-17 in the Blackbox Theater located in Joppa Hall on the Harford campus.
See “My Father’s Dragon,” based on Ruth Stiles Gannett’s beloved stories, on November 2 at 3 PM in the Amoss Center. Enchantment Theatre Company brings this marvelous adventure for ages 4+ to the stage, reminding us all that we’re never too young to make a difference.
Cindy Mehr: Over the Rainbow, a solo exhibit of recent paintings focusing on the joy and freedom after the coronavirus restrictions ended and everyday life resumed, closes November 8. The vividly colored works explore the contrasts found in times of joy and strife.
Get help with the Financial Aid process for the 2025-26 school year. Reserve your spot now! Sessions are open to all, whether you’re coming to Harford or any other college: Edgewood/Joppatowne HS, Nov. 12; John Carroll, Nov. 13; and North Harford, Nov. 18; 6:30-8:30 PM.
Harford was awarded a grant for $17,020 by the Maryland Higher Education Commission as part of a statewide initiative to address food insecurity on Maryland college campuses. The grant will help fund sustainable efforts to attend to basic food needs among students.
