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Things To Do Near Hocking College in December

by Hocking College Contributing Writer

Tis the season! From making holiday candy to decorating a Christmas tree for wildlife at Ash Cave, here's a list of things to do near Hocking College this December.

California Wildfires Stress the Need for Qualified Firefighters & EMTs

by Tim Brunicardi

As of Sunday, November 25, the Northern California wildfire has finally been contained after burning for two weeks. According to AP News, the wildfire is now the nation’s deadliest wildfire in a century and has killed at least 85 people, and 249 people are still unaccounted for.

6 Places To Enjoy A Free Thanksgiving Meal

by Tim Brunicardi

Thanksgiving Day is supposed to be a time when families get together and share a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings. However, what are you supposed to do if you’re a struggling college student who couldn’t afford to go home or isn't close to your family?

How to Support Small Business Saturday in Southeast Ohio

by Tim Brunicardi

With Christmas only weeks away, it's time to start your holiday shopping if you haven't already. Many Americans plan their shopping around two major retail events, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Black Friday, which is held on the Friday after Thanksgiving, is when retailers will have major in-store discounts. On the other hand, Cyber Monday is the Monday after Thanksgiving and is when retailers have major discounts online.

How to Protect Yourself During Flu Season

by Tim Brunicardi

Winter is coming, which only means one thing... flu season! Those students who are pursuing a career in health care are required to get a flu vaccination. Why? Because health care personnel frequently provide care to others who are at an increased risk of infection (such as newborns and the elderly), so it's important for them to get immunizations to break the chain of infection. The reason for vaccinations against the flu is because it's easily transmitted from person-to-person, as well as from inanimate objects such as tabletops, cell phones, door knobs, keyboards, etc.

Early Childhood Education Program Hosts Teaching Panel Discussion

by Tim Brunicardi

On Monday, November 5 Hocking College’s Early Childhood Education program sponsored a panel discussion in Oakley Hall called 100 Years of Teaching.

2018 Veterans Day Deals & Discounts

by Tim Brunicardi

Sunday, November 11 is Veterans Day, a day dedicated to pay tribute to all American veterans, living or dead. Veterans Day originated as Armistice Day back on November 11 in 1919 for being the first anniversary since the end of World War I. Congress later passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, which moved to have November 11 become a national holiday beginning in 1938.

Things To Do Near Hocking College in November

by Tim Brunicardi

The passing of October means the holiday season is among us! From tree lightings to a harvest hoedown, here's a list of things to do near Hocking College this November that'll get you in the holiday spirit.

How the Cybersecurity Industry Can Help Keep Your Health Information Confidential

by Tim Brunicardi

According to a recent post on the Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society’s (HIMSS) webpage, the biggest threat facing the health care industry doesn’t come in the form of a disease. To the contrary, it comes in the form of computer hackers who are skilled in the art of stealing confidential patient information.

Giving Back on National Make a Difference Day

by Tim Brunicardi

Tomorrow (October 27) is National Make a Difference Day in which thousands of volunteers will give back to their local communities. This day encourages people to take one day out of the year to try to make a difference in the world.

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