March 2020
Pathways for the Future Cyber Workforce
Monday, March 2
5:30-8 p.m. | Edgewood Hall, Room 132 

Calling all current and future students interested in the field of cybersecurity! Learn what it takes to get on the pathway to a successful cybersecurity career, including education, certifications, employment opportunities, security clearances, and soft skills. To RSVP: cyberdefense@harford.edu. For more info, click here.
ATHENA Leadership
Award Breakfast
Friday, March 6 | 7:30-10 a.m. | Richlin Ballroom

HCC’s Foundation proudly hosts the 2020 ATHENA Leadership Award Breakfast, presented by Harford Mutual Insurance. The ATHENA Leadership Award and ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award are presented to individuals who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in their careers and assisted the advancement of women in their professional communities. Event proceeds support the ATHENA Leadership Scholarship, a $1,000 award given to adult students returning to HCC.

Tickets are $40 and include a delicious buffet breakfast and networking prior to the awards.
Food, Farmers, & Community: Farming Forward
A Symposium for the Public and Farmers
Saturday, March 7 | 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
North Harford High School

Explore the future of agriculture and local food consumerism in Harford County. Learn about new ideas for healthy cooking for your family, the innovations our farmers are practicing to conserve our local ecology, and tour North Harford High School's Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences farm and research facility.

Registration fee: $10 . Click here for tickets. Click here for more info.
Early Childhood College and Career Fair
Thursday, March 12 | 1-5 p.m.
Chesapeake Dining Rooms

Interested in advancing your career in early childhood education? Here’s your chance to meet with potential employers, learn about continuing education and training, and network with others in your field. 20+ employers and vendors such as MSDE Office of Childcare and transfer institutions will be there. Info: lhutton@harford.edu.
EVENTS & PERFORMANCES
On Stage
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS
Thursday, March 5 | 7 p.m.
APGFCU Arena

The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters bring their new “Pushing the Limits” World Tour to Bel Air! Fans will experience even bigger moments and memories, including a live world record attempt and a free autograph session after the game. New this year, download the Globetrotters' interactive mobile app, including an augmented reality (AR) basketball toss game. Tickets
A CHORUS LINE
March 6, 7, 13 & 14 | 7 p.m.
March 8 & 15 | 2 p.m.
Chesapeake Theater

This stunning musical follows a group of dancers as they strive to get cast in a Broadway show. Winner of nine Tony Awards, A Chorus Line features a superb score, compelling drama, and exceptional dance. Tickets

GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATS
Sunday, March 15 | 3 p.m.
Amoss Center

This unique performance will thrill audiences of all ages with award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music, and theatrical techniques. Tickets



MUTTS GONE NUTS
Saturday, April 4 | 3 p.m.
Amoss Center

This comedy show like no other with incredible high-flying Frisbee dogs, tightwire dogs, dancing dogs, and Sammie the talking dog will delight audiences of all ages! Tickets

Musical Notes

AN EVENING OF JAZZ
Irene Jalenti’s Homage to the Beatles  
Friday, March 27 | 8 p.m.
Joppa Recital Hall

Vocalist Irene Jalenti is joined by bassist Jeff Reed, drummer Eric Kennedy, and HCC studio faculty pianist Alan Blackman in reimagining Beatles classics in jazz idioms. Tickets
for these shows and our entire 2019-2020 season
Exhibits

 "HAIL"
Artist: Garrett Hansen, Assistant Professor of Photography, University of Kentucky
March 9-April 6
Chesapeake Gallery, Student Center

Kentucky-based professor and artist Garrett Hansen’s photography is inspired by the current relevant issues of gun violence in today's society. His project is composed of bullets that have been collected from gun ranges. The contorted shapes speak to the inherent violence in shooting. Click here for more info.
Hays-Heighe House Events
HARFORD COUNTY:
Our Land & Environment  
Tuesday, March 3-Friday, May 29
Hays-Heighe House at HCC

Exhibit Opening
Tuesday, March 3 | 12-4 p.m.
This exhibit takes an agro-environmental look at our local geology and ecology that has shaped our growth and remade our landscape. 
Lecture:
RUSSELL LORD & THE LAND
Tuesday, March 3 | 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Presented by Margaret Eppig , Director of Natural Resources Education at the Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation, Coordinator for the Mid-Atlantic Farm-Based Education Network and Lecturer of Environmental Studies at Goucher College

Agricultural journalist Russell Lord grew up in Baltimore County, lived in Harford County, and advocated environmentally responsible agriculture decades before the advent of the modern environmental movement.
 TEA, BEES & TEAS
Tuesday, March 10 | 12:30-2 p.m.

Learn what you can grow to support honeybees and our native Maryland pollinators, and how to create your own herbal teas.

TICKET REQUIRED. Cost is $20 per person . Cash or check only. Free for current students with HCC ID. For tickets, contact HaysHeighe@Harford.edu or 443-412-2539 .

NATURE WALK ON CAMPUS
Thursday, March 12 | 12:30-2 p.m.

Walk with us to see many of the environmentally-friendly features on HCC’s campus and learn more about the beautiful trees and where to spot wildflowers and wildlife.
 Living History Presentation:
RACHEL CARSON
Tuesday, March 24 | 12:30-2 p.m.
Presented by Colleen Webster, Professor of Literature at HCC

This one-woman show features the scientist and author who ignited the modern environmental movement, highlighting Rachel Carson’s research, personal life and legacy.
Lecture:
SAVE OUR SOIL
Tuesday, March 31 | 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Presented by Bill Tharpe, Harford County Soil Conservation District Manager

President Franklin Roosevelt once argued that “a nation that destroys its soil destroys itself,” and created the Soil Conservation Service. Learn the importance of our soil and strategies to protect your property.  
For more information on these and future exhibits and events
at the Hays-Heighe House, click here .
Travel With HCC
Philadelphia Flower Show
Philadelphia, PA
Tuesday, March 3

Delight in the beauty and intoxicating variety of scents as you walk through the 2020 Philadelphia Flower Show, inspired by the world’s exotic Mediterranean gardens.
Frank Lloyd Wright Homes
and Flight 93 Memorial
Champion, PA
Monday, March 23-Tuesday, March 24

On this overnight adventure, you will visit Frank Lloyd Wright’s homes including Fallingwater, Kentuck Knob, and more! A visit to the Flight 93 Memorial and overnight stay at Seven Springs Mountain Resort is included .
Grounds for Sculpture
Hamilton, NJ
Saturday, March 28

This amazing 35-acre outdoor sculpture garden has over 240 large-scale contemporary sculptures. A guided tour of the Seward Johnson Atelier is included, plus time to explore on your own.


Information: Lisha Sturgill at 443-412-2175 or lsturgill@harford.edu
For details on these trips and all upcoming travel, click here .
Education News
Project Management: PMP Prep
Monday-Friday | March 9-13 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Have you been thinking about getting certified in project management? HCC offers Project Management: PMP Prep to prepare you for the Project Management Institute’s PMP or CAPM Certification exam. Call 443-360-9108 for registration info.
Classes at the Edgewood Branch of the Harford County Public Library

Did you know you can take select HCC noncredit classes at the Edgewood Branch of the Harford County Public Library? Classes begin in April, so register now to reserve your seat!

Introduction to Construction Industry
Monday & Wednesday | April 6 & 8 or May 11 & 13 | 6-8:30 p.m.

Maryland Basic Boating Certification
Saturday & Sunday | April 11 & 12 or May 1 5& 16 | 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

ServSafe Food Handler Certification
Tuesday & Thursday | April 14, 16, 21, 23 | 6-9 p.m .

PC Repair Technician Level 2
Monday | April 13-May 23 | 6-9:10 p.m.
Saturday | April 13-May 23 | 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Network+ Exam Prep
Friday | April 24-May 22 | 6-9:10 p.m.

Register in person at the Registration Desk in Edgewood Hall (Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. and Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) or mail or fax your Registration Form (mailing info on form).

To Register Online , click here . Click here for a Registration Form .
Info: 443-412-2376
For the Community

This summer, ignite their imagination.
Camp Curiosity

Camps are filling up fast! We have a summer schedule that's filled with fun for kids ages 5-17, including art camps, sports and fitness camps, technology camps, culinary camps, and so much more! Click here to check out classes and register. 
Bring Out Your Inner Artist
Harford has a variety of drawing, painting, and crafting classes. Here’s just a sampling:

Art Dabbler
Tuesday | March 31-April 28 | 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Love art and being creative but not sure what media works best for you? Come experiment with this art sampler class!

Fused Jewelry
Wednesday | March 11 | 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Create one-of-a-kind pendants, bracelets, pins and more using fusible glass, dichroic glass, frit, and mosaic pieces.

Painting Bird Houses
Saturday | March 7 | 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Welcome spring with these brilliant bird houses made from gourds. No experience needed—just love of nature and art!

Click here for class details and our complete list of creative arts classes and here for crafting classes.
Save the Date!
Crab Crawl
Shell it Out for Scholarships!
Presented by BGE
Saturday, May 2 | 6-10 PM
Harford Community College Quad

Join us for a delightful dressy-casual evening featuring live music by What’s Next and a fund-the-scholarship paddle raise! Enjoy an open beer & wine bar and delicious crab-themed menu courtesy of Classic Catering. Click here for more info.

Every Marylander Counts!
Get Counted in the 2020 Decennial Census 

Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau undertakes a mammoth task: counting all the people residing in the United States. Make sure you’re counted! An accurate snapshot means that communities across the nation receive the funding, services, and business support they deserve and need. Your responses are confidential. To learn more about the importance of the 2020 Census and how to participate , click here.
 
In March, you can expect to receive an invitation via U.S. mail to participate in the Census. Filling out your Census form can be done by mail, phone or online beginning April 1. Learn more  here .

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