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Student Highlight
 Scott Sterling, ’07, Ilion, NY, chose Herkimer for the transfer opportunities, as well as for the financial advantage. With an A.S. degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences: Science from Herkimer, Scott will attend SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry this fall to major in Natural Resources Management. "All of my credits are transferring, and I’ve saved a lot of money by coming to Herkimer," said Scott. As a student ambassador and a member of the Student Government Association, Faculty-Student Association, Outdoor Adventure Club and intercollegiate swimming team, Scott has found many ways to develop his leadership skills and make friends. "I have been involved in student orientation, planning events, and helping bring students concerns to the administration," said Scott. He also had the opportunity to swim competitively for the first time. "I am so glad I went out for the swim team. I even made it to nationals – who knew?!"
Tips for Students Starting College
Recent graduate Scott Sterling, of Ilion, offers the following tips to new students:
- Join a club and get involved in activities. It’s a great way to make friends with students who have the same interests.
- Visit professors during office hours. You'll get one-on-one time with your teachers.
- Take advantage of the many resources offered at HCCC--free tutoring, fitness center, computer labs, career planning services, the library, etc.
- Explore majors and decide what you’re really interested in. It’s better to find out before you transfer to a four-year school, so you don’t waste time and money by changing your major.
- Consider living on-campus. All of the on-campus housing options are very nice and convenient too!
- Take an online class. They offer a lot of flexibility and are great if you have a busy schedule of work and activities.
Generals Day - a day of Celebration and Recognition
 Generals Day was held in early May just after classes ended and before the final exam period began. The day was packed with fun events including a campus-wide barbecue and a spectacular fireworks display. Several recognition and award ceremonies were also held including the Phi Theta Kappa induction and Who’s Who and Athletic and Student Leadership awards ceremonies.
President Williams congratulates Catherine Ellis of Ilion for her receipt of the “Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges” award. Twenty-four HCCC students received the Who's Who award this spring. Students selected have earned at least 30 credits with a 3.0 or higher GPA and have been actively involved on-campus or in the community.
Generals Finish Third in World Series
 After winning the Region III championship, the Herkimer baseball team went on to play in the Division III Junior College World Series in Tyler, TX where they placed third among eight teams in the double elimination tournament. Herkimer recorded a new school record for the most wins with an overall record of 35-8 this season.
Runner Sarah Lazarus Wins National Championship
 The HCCC track and field team competed in the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III Championships at Howard Community College in Columbia, MD last month. The women's team finished in seventh place (out of 19 teams) and the men’s team finished in 19th place (out of 22 teams). Sarah Lazarus won a national championship in the 800 meters and 1,500 meters with times of 5:01.57 and 2:26.87 respectively. Lazarus was also a member of the 4 x 400-meter relay team that broke the school record that had stood since 1981.Lazarus, Denise Kelly, Krysta Estey and Annicia Cole finished third in the 400-meter relay with a time of 4:14.06 (the school record was previously 4:15.7).
2007-2008 Student Ambassadors Selected
Front row from left: Korrin Nash, Bridget Hartman and Jessica Sullivan. Back row from left: Alyssa Tennyson, Nick Monica, Steven Hayes, Denise Fuller, Liesl Schanz and Lynzie Bond. Missing from the photo are Eri Akiyama, Elizabeth Wust, Ryan Green, Rebecca Sasenbury, Sean Coughlin, Brittany Barger, Steven Winfield and Katelin Mowers.
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Fall Registration Programs
Wed., June 27 & Tues., July 10
Registration programs for fall semester classes will be held on Wednesday, June 27 and Tuesday, July 10. Both programs begin at 8:00 a.m. Students will take placement tests, meet with academic advisors, register for fall classes and tour the campus. Information regarding housing, financial aid, athletics, admissions, student accounts, health services, security, academic advisement, counseling services and Learning Center will be available. Parent sessions will provide information about campus life and the college experience. Registration and testing only will be offered July 17 at 9:00 a.m. and July 26 at noon. Please call the Admissions Office at (315) 866-0300, ext. 8278 or 8218, to register.
New Student Orientation
Orientation for all new students will be held Sunday, September 2 through Tuesday, September 4, 2007. Please watch for more information in your mail and on our website.
HCCC Career Fair
HCCC students recently participated in a career fair in the McLaughlin College Center. Approximately 300 students met with recruiters from more than 40 companies to discuss employment opportunities. Many students used this opportunity to submit resumes and complete applications for full-time positions while others gathered information regarding specific employers and their industry for future reference.
High School Poetry Contest Winners Announced
HCCC has announced the winners of its annual High School Poetry Contest. The contest, open to students in grades 9-12 from Herkimer County high schools, or high school students who
are residents of Herkimer County, had 111 entries this year from 12 schools.
The first place winner is Victoria Matos, Herkimer, a senior at Herkimer High School. Her poem is entitled "How Do They Expect Us To Live?" Second place was awarded to Town of Webb School sophomore Jenny Zheng for her entry "The Waterfall." Adam Snyder, Stratford, a junior at Dolgeville Central School, took third for "Thrilled." Winners were awarded cash prizes while guests at the annual Faye Eichholzer Poetry Reading held Monday, April 16.
HCCC Performing Arts Club
The Performing Arts Club presented “Body Language, Any Questions?” in April. Instructed by Scot Raymond, the show included singing and dancing to music by Justin Timberlake and The Pussycat Dolls, as well as original music by Scot.
Student E-Mail Addresses to be Mailed
New students will receive their Herkimer County Community College e-mail addresses later this summer via postal mail. All students are encouraged to use their Herkimer.edu e-mail accounts, as this is the only email address the College faculty and staff will use to communicate with students. Information to be shared via e-mail may include official college announcements, emergency, safety and security information, student accounts and financial aid notices, advisement information and student newsletters.
Live Admissions Help
Live Admissions Help, using AOL Instant Messenger, for the HCCC Admissions Office is available Monday thru Friday, 9 am to 4 pm. You may send your IM inquiries to 'HCCCAdmissions.' Please note this service is not available on weekends, nights and days during the week when the College is closed.
Outdoor Adventure Club Goes White Water Rafting
Members of HCCC’s Outdoor Adventure Club
traveled to the Adirondacks last month
for an exciting day of white water rafting.
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