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<title>Wide Variety of Summer Classes Offered in Santa Maria</title>
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<description>Complete your general ed, or try something out for fun this summer</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2017 13:57:33 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock's Summer and Fall Credit Class Schedules Available Online April 10; Registration for Both Semesters Starts May 1</title>
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<description>Register for summer semester, or fall-- or both!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
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<title>New Course Enhances Medical Assistants' Skills and Employability</title>
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<description>To prepare new graduates and experienced medical professionals for state board-approved certification exams</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
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<title>Registration Begins Monday, April 13, for Summer 2015 Credit Classes</title>
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<description>Nearly 400 credit classes are being offered during summer 2015.</description>
<author>Andrew Masuda </author>
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<title>Registration for Short-Term Classes Continues</title>
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<description>Most classes begin the week of March 23</description>
<author>Andrew Masuda </author>
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<title>Hancock Honor Students and Advisor Win State Awards</title>
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<description>The ultimate recognition for all of their hard work and dedication</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
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<title>United States Olympic Committee Awards Medal to Hancock Coach Mike Ashmore For His Work With Silver Medalist Josh Prenot</title>
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<description>Well-deserved recognition for Coach Mike Ashmore</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2017 14:31:28 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Fast Track Your Future to High-Demand Industrial Careers</title>
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<description>Register Now for Short-Term Classes This Spring</description>
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<title>Hancock Offers Short-Term Classes At Vandenberg AFB, All Courses Are Open To The Public</title>
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<description>Earn college credits quickly with these six to eight week courses</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2017 13:43:40 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Three Hancock Women's Soccer Players Sign With Waldorf University</title>
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<title>Rabobank Awards $1 Million to Support The Hancock Promise</title>
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<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2018 14:43:00 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Register Now For Community Education Classes</title>
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<description>Fitness, citizenship, home economics among classes offered</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2014 15:10:01 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Spring Fast Track Classes At Allan Hancock College Offer College At The Speed Of Life</title>
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<description>Great for busy students who are looking to fit more classes into their schedule</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2017 10:57:05 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Registration Under Way for Annual Splash and Dash </title>
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<description>The event on May 2, includes a 5K run, 500-yard swim, two-mile walk, or the aquathon, which includes the 5K and 500-yard swim. </description>
<author>Andrew Masuda </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2015 10:46:42 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Registration Is Under Way For Spring Short-Term Classes</title>
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<description>A great option for students who need to fit more classes into their schedule</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2017 11:59:39 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock Women's Basketball Earns First Playoff Bid Since 1995, Faces Santa Ana in First Round of SoCal Regionals</title>
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<description>Despite losing their starting point guard, the Lady Bulldogs pull through and earn themselves a spot in the postseason</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2017 10:21:35 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Some Temporary Student Service Disruptions Expected as Offices Move Into New Buildings</title>
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<description>Temporary disruptions to occur Oct. 23-25.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
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<title>Hancock's Victor DeAlba Named To All-California Academic First Team</title>
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<description>A position determined by a student's grades, leadership, and community service</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2017 10:20:52 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock To Host Sixth Annual International Women's Day March 8</title>
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<description>Focusing on empowering, respecting, and appreciating women</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2017 08:52:08 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock to Host Yell Mujer Conference April 29 to Empower Female Students to Be Bold for Change</title>
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<description>Teaching young women to be confident in themselves and to aim for success! </description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2017 13:57:00 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Inaugural Love Your Club Crowdfunding Campaign to Feature Ten Hancock Clubs and Programs In Need of Community Support</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/InauguralLoveYourClubCampaign.php</link>
<description>A unique opportunity to empower Hancock clubs and the community</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2017 13:42:00 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Proudly Presents The Annual Fine Arts Student Show</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/January132017FineArtsShow.php</link>
<description>Featuring works created in a broad range of media all taught on campus</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2017 10:48:04 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock Youth Dancers Present &quot;Pinocchio&quot; in a Magical Moments Production</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/HancockYouthDancersPerformPinocchio.php</link>
<description>The classic tale to be told through a variety of music and different forms of dance</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2017 13:55:00 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Allan Hancock College To Celebrate Partnership With Fresno State, Hosts Bulldog Day April 12</title>
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<description>Not just for those who gave been accepted, but also interested in what Fresno State has to offer</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2017 12:59:32 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Former NASA Astronaut Encourages Students to Dream Big</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/Jose_HernandezEvent.php</link>
<description>An inspiring event that hosted a crowd of nearly 800</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2017 16:36:01 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Wide Variety of Online Classes Offered for Fall Semester</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/Jul72014FallOnlineClasses.php</link>
<description>More than 160 classes offered in a wide variety of subjects.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2014 09:06:15 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Saturday Hancock Classes Offered At Vandenberg This Spring</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/JanuaryJanuary20SatVAFBClasses.php</link>
<description>A great opportunity for busy students</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2017 10:08:00 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Professional Dancer and Choreographer Jesus Solorio to Perform in Hancock's Dance Spectrum </title>
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<description>The Hancock dance instructor has appeared on &quot;So You Think You Can Dance?&quot;, &quot;Glee,&quot; and &quot;Hannah Montana.&quot;</description>
<author>Andrew Masuda </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2015 10:20:02 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock Students Shine At SkillsUSA Competition</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/HancockStudentsatSkillsUSACompetition.php</link>
<description>Participating students earned a combined total of 17 medals</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2017 10:56:13 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock Wins Five State Awards for Design and Advertising</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/HancockWinsAwardsForDesignandAdvertising.php</link>
<description>Important recognition from fellow public affairs and design peers</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2017 15:38:42 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock Basketball Player Dominic Jackson Signs With Texas A</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/HancockBasketballPlayerSigns.php</link>
<description>Hard work pays off for an outstanding student athlete</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2017 16:05:00 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Foundation Board Welcomes Six New Directors</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/NewFoundationBoardofDirectors.php</link>
<description>Brought together to support the students and the school with their collective knowledge and great enthusiasm</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2017 14:58:44 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Spring 2015 Pottery Sale May 1-2</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/NRpotterysale2015.php</link>
<description>The sale features a wide range of artowrk and unique hand-made pieces</description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2015 16:30:47 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Interested In a Career In Healthcare? Apply Today For Hancock's Medical Assisting and Medical Billing and Coding Programs</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/Medical%20Assisting%20and%20Medical%20Billing%20and%20Coding.php</link>
<description>California has the highest employment rate in both medical assisting, and medical billing and coding</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2017 10:14:23 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>New State Data Show Big Wage Gains For Students Who Earn Associate Degrees Or Certificates at California Community Colleges</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/NewDataBigEarnings.php</link>
<description>Earning a degree or certificate from a California community college can lead to a well-paying career</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2017 15:37:18 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock Nursing Program Ranked in Top Four Percent in The State</title>
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<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2017 11:29:55 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock Dedicates Orfalea Children's Center Lab School</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/LabSchoolDedication.php</link>
<description>New sign unveiled at ceremony</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2016 15:47:26 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Professional Dancers From &quot;Dancing With The Stars&quot; To Hold Latin Dance Class At Hancock Feb. 25; Class Is Open To Public</title>
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<description>A class for those who enjoy watching or performing the art of dance</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2017 09:18:00 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Two Lompoc Businessmen Elected to the AHC Foundation's Board of Directors</title>
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<description>Michael Carroll and Robert Klug are the newest members of the Board of Directors. </description>
<author>Andrew Masuda </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2015 09:35:39 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock Student Liz Pompa to Receive Prestigious Latino Legacy Award</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/LizPompa.php</link>
<description>A student, leader, and advocate for Latinos</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2017 16:01:00 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>There Is Still Time to Support Hancock Clubs in Inaugural Love Your Club Crowdfunding Campaign</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/LoveYourClubCampaignContinues.php</link>
<description>Help a club at Hancock reach their goal</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2017 09:30:01 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Community Invited to Hear From Former NASA Astronaut Jos� Hern�ndez At Hancock March 28; Free Event Targets Launching the Next Generation of Scientists, Engineers, and Mathematicians</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/LaunchingTheNextGeneration.php</link>
<description>He had a dream to become an astronaut while he was working in the fields and made it a reality</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2017 09:48:50 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock Offers Four-Week Lifeguard Certification Class in March</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/LifeguardClassTerm42015.php</link>
<description>The class meets on Thursdays and Sundays at the Paul Nelson Aquatics Center. </description>
<author>Andrew Masuda </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2015 12:13:15 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>New Fundraising Efforts at Hancock Approach $12 Million Since 2013</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016-02-11-12milliondollars.php</link>
<description>Money used for Scholarships, Programs, and Student Success</description>
<author>Phil Hamer </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2016 16:39:52 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Priority Registration For Summer And Fall 2016 Classes Begins April 18</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Apr13PriorityReg.php</link>
<description>Find the courses you need via Class Search today!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2016 10:16:14 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Annual Car Show In Orcutt To Benefit Hancock Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Sept3ModelAs.php</link>
<description>13th annual event to showcase Model A's</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2015 10:06:41 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock Women's Swim Team to Host First Home Meet in Program History</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Womensswimminghomemeet.php</link>
<description>Conference meet scheduled for Saturday, March 14, at the Paul Nelson Aquatics Center in Santa Maria. </description>
<author>Andrew Masuda </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2015 17:03:21 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Online Classes Offer Students Flexibility And Convenience</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Apr19OnlineClasses.php</link>
<description>Complete a course at your own pace</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2016 08:51:20 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock to Host Inaugural College Signing Day Event Tuesday, April 26, To Celebrate Transfer Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Apr21CollegeSigningDay.php</link>
<description>Transfer students -- be sure to wear your four-year university gear!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2016 16:19:03 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Wide Variety Of Summer Classes Offered In Santa Maria</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Apr15WideVarietyOfClasses.php</link>
<description>Hundreds of classes to choose from</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2016 14:23:39 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Apply Online Today For Allan Hancock College Foundation Scholarships</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Sept21OnlineScholarships.php</link>
<description>Scholarships range from $500 to $10,000</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2015 09:13:38 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Community Support Allows Hancock To Help Students During Emergencies</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Sept22EmergencyFund.php</link>
<description>Fund established to help students stay in school</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2015 12:53:16 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock Now Offers GED Test Preparation Classes</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Sept16GEDClasses.php</link>
<description>Classes offered at several convenient locations</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2015 14:25:00 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Television Series Created By Hancock Graduate Tim Kring Premieres This Thursday, &quot;Heroes Reborn&quot; Airs At 8 p.m. On NBC</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Sept21HeroesReborn.php</link>
<description>Series chronicles the lives of ordinary people with extraordinary abilities</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2015 15:18:54 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Nearly 100 Businesses To Attend Hancock's 11th Annual Career Exploration Day On Friday, Oct. 9</title>
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<description>Free event is open to the public</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2015 12:42:54 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Faculty Lecture Series Focuses On Centennial</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Sept30LectureSeries.php</link>
<description>Lecture series kicks off Oct. 2</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2015 16:04:25 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock Basketball Teams To Fundraise In October, Host Haunted Maze </title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Sept28FrightmareForest.php</link>
<description>Halloween fun for kids of all ages! </description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2015 16:18:47 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Fast Track Your Future! Short-Term Classes Start Oct. 12 At Hancock</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Sept29FastTrack.php</link>
<description>Nearly 100 classes available! </description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2015 11:13:15 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Proudly Presents &quot;Kiacz, Process and Progress: The Mixed Media Works of John Hood&quot;</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Apr7HoodExhibit.php</link>
<description>Exhibit runs April 11 through May 20 in the Ann Foxworthy Gallery</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2016 10:09:49 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Students Win Six Medals at SkillsUSA State Competition</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Apr8SkillsUSA.php</link>
<description>Two students won gold, a team of four received silver, and three students won bronze medals</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2016 15:17:59 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Financial Aid Helps Allan Hancock College Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Apr6FinancialAid.php</link>
<description>Hancock students received $37 million in financial assistance last year</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2016 13:59:35 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Three Measure I Buildings At Hancock Receive LEED Certification, Two Earn Gold Certification</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Apr6LEEDCertification.php</link>
<description>LEED rating system is the benchmark for the design, construction and operation of green buildings</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2016 15:12:41 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Award-winning Artist to Speak at Hancock Aug. 31 About Connecting Science With the Arts</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Aug10ImpactTalk.php</link>
<description>&quot;Impact&quot; event starts at 6:30 p.m. in the C-40 Forum</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2016 15:42:22 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Less Than One Week Remains to Register for Fall Classes at Hancock</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Aug16RegContinues.php</link>
<description>Classes begin Aug. 22</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2016 15:47:41 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>New State Measurement Shows $5,400 Average Wage Gain For Students Who Attend Hancock To Improve Professional Skills</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016April11SkillsBuilderData.php</link>
<description>Hundreds of CTE classes offered at Hancock</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2016 15:14:32 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Hello Event Welcomes New Students to Campus Aug. 16</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Aug10HancockHello.php</link>
<description>Take a tour of campus, learn about campus clubs, receive your student ID and much more!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2016 15:14:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Honors Transfer Students At College Signing Day</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Apr26CollegeSigningDay.php</link>
<description>Nearly 100 students attended the inaugural event</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2016 15:56:27 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Five Hancock Students Bring Home Awards From The White House</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Apr26VolunteerAwards.php</link>
<description>Students volunteered hundreds of hours to local organizations and schools</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2016 14:49:23 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock's Certified Nursing Assistant Program Receives $55,000 Grant For Scholarships, Instruction And Equipment</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Apr22CNAGrant.php</link>
<description>Grant will help students during the 2016-17 school year</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2016 09:06:07 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Friday Night Science Will Deliver An Explosive Night Of Out-Of-This-World Fun</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Apr22FridayNightScience.php</link>
<description>Don't miss out on the action at this fun, free event!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2016 11:56:44 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock College Concert Band Presents Spring Pops Concert</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Apr28SpringPopsConcert.php</link>
<description>Tickets on sale now</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2016 16:09:22 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Car Club To Host Car Show Saturday, April 23; Students Raising Funds To Pay For Car Restoration</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Apr5CarClubFundraiser.php</link>
<description>Money raised will allow students to restore a 1967 Ford Ranchero</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2016 10:09:23 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Choir To Perform World Premieres Of Four Works Written By Central Coast Composers During Spring Concerts</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Apr27AHCSingers.php</link>
<description>Singers to perform May 12 and May 14</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2016 14:25:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Registration Under Way For Hancock Summer And Fall Classes In The Lompoc Valley</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Apr27LVCClasses.php</link>
<description>Financial aid is available</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2016 16:16:59 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Priority Registration For Fall 2015 Classes Begins May 11</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015May8.php</link>
<description>Students can register until the day before a class begins </description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2015 13:01:16 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Registration Under Way For Spring 2016 Credit Classes </title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Nov16RegUnderWay.php</link>
<description>Spring classes begin the week of Jan. 25, 2016</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2015 11:30:34 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Plenty of Options this Summer at Allan Hancock College, Registration for Summer Classes Continues </title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015May27.php</link>
<description>The registration period remians open for both summer and fall semester classes </description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2015 14:10:46 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Calling all Environmental Regulators! Allan Hancock College Host Free One-Day Course on PERP and ATCM on June 25</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015May29.php</link>
<description>Course will be 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. in room 3-114 at the Lompoc Valley Center </description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2015 11:52:19 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Foundation Awards Record $537,000 in Scholarship Funds to 363 Students </title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015May22.php</link>
<description>Nearly 1,000 students, relatives, friends, donors, faculty, staff and community members attended the banquet</description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2015 10:46:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>More Than 900 Graduates Honored During Allan Hancock College's 94th Annual Commencement </title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015May22grad.php</link>
<description>Nearly 2,000 friends, family, faculty and staff erupted in applause during the ceremony </description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2015 15:16:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Water-Wise Landscaping, Petit Four Creations, And Kids Cooking Among Summer Noncredit Class Offerings</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015May6%202.php</link>
<description>Community Ed classes start June 15</description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2015 16:23:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Soak Up Some Classes At Allan Hancock College </title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015May6.php</link>
<description>More than 100 classes are available at the Santa Maria campus </description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2015 10:58:16 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Foundation To Award Record-Breaking $537,000 In Scholarships To 364 Students In 2015</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015May4.php</link>
<description>The 46th annual scholarship banquet will be held Thursday, May 21 at 6 p.m.</description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2015 10:13:31 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Book Written By Hancock Professor Named A Finalist For Prestigious International Latino Book Awards </title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015May5.php</link>
<description>Finalist in the Best First Book category- Nonfiction </description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2015 15:25:08 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>PG</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Oct30PGEDonation.php</link>
<description>Donation will help encourage students to explore science-related fields and also help in times of need</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2015 09:15:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Starts Karisa Bennett Scholarship To Honor Her Memory</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Oct7KarisaBennettScholarship.php</link>
<description>Scholarship established through the Allan Hancock College Foundation at the request of her family</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2015 16:03:16 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Community Education Classes Highlight Cultural Aspects Of Foods</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Oct22CookingClasses.php</link>
<description>No cooking experience necessary!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2015 16:25:42 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Launches Mentor Pilot Program, Pairs Students With College And Community Volunteers</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Oct29MentorProgram.php</link>
<description>Eleven students partnered in new program</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2015 14:38:26 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Employers: Meet Nearly Two Thousand Potential Future Employees At Hancock's 11th Annual Career Exploration Day</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Sep11CareerExplorationDay.php</link>
<description>Free event is open to the public </description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2015 10:19:05 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Rising Hollwyood Star Carlos Pratts To Inspire Local Youth During Allan Hancock College's YELL Conference</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Sept11YELLConference.php</link>
<description>Central Coast high schools students are encouraged to attend</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2015 13:34:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Proudly Presents Annual Fine Arts Faculty Art Exhibit</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Oct8FacultyArtExhibit.php</link>
<description>Ceramics, digital painting and photography among artwork on display</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2015 14:06:48 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Instructor And Author Mark James Miller To Hold Book Reading And Signing On Campus Oct. 14</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Oct9RedTideBookSigning.php</link>
<description>&quot;Red Tide&quot; is Miller's first novel</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2015 10:04:54 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Apply Now To Spring Class Of Allan Hancock College's Fire Academy</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Nov4FireAcademy.php</link>
<description>Eighteen-week academy starts January 2016</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2015 15:01:56 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Community Education Spring 2016 Class Schedule Coming Soon</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Nov6SpectrumArrivingSoon.php</link>
<description>Classes include beekeeping, fitness, sewing and more!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2015 14:19:42 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Band Presents Pops Concert</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Nov3PopsConcert.php</link>
<description>Playlist includes tunes from Gershwin, Sinatra and Jackson Five</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2015 10:48:17 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>University Bound? Get The Answers Nov. 3, During Transfer Day and College Night At Allan Hancock College</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Oct14TransferDay.php</link>
<description>Nearly 40 colleges and universities will be on campus</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2015 15:37:58 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Receives $55,000 From CoastHills Foundation, Largest Gift In History Of College's Viticulture And Enology Foundation</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Oct15RanchoVino.php</link>
<description>Agribusiness program receives a big boost from fundraiser</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2015 09:16:24 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Community Education Offers Classes Beginning In October</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Oct12CommunityEdClasses.php</link>
<description>Register for a class today!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2015 10:45:28 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>State Assembly Honors Hancock Faculty Member For Lifetime of Service To Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Oct14DrDavis.php</link>
<description>Dr. Henry Davis recognized for decades of work </description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2015 10:33:31 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Launch A Prosperous Career In Environmental Health And Safety At Allan Hancock College This Spring, Classes Begin Jan. 25</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Jan11EHSClasses.php</link>
<description>Courses take place at the Public Safety Training Complex in Lompoc</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2016 16:11:54 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Online Classes Are Popular Choice For Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Jan12OnlineClasses2.php</link>
<description>Film, humanities, music and sociology among courses offered</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2016 10:32:25 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Film Series Begins February 26</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Feb5FilmSeries.php</link>
<description>Four class sessions, pre-registration is required</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2016 15:15:26 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Hancock Engineering Student's Film Selected To Screen At 2016 San Luis Obispo International Film Festival</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Feb9Solis.php</link>
<description>&quot;Running Away&quot; shot, directed and edited by Samuel Solis</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2016 10:58:21 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Offers &quot;START&quot; Sessions For New And Returning Hancock Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Jan14STARTSessions.php</link>
<description>Assessment is free and no appointment is necessary </description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2016 10:53:51 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Professor To Spin Her Luck On &quot;Wheel of Fortune&quot; Mon., Jan. 18</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Jan15AutenWOF.php</link>
<description>Episode airs at 7:30 p.m. on KSBY-TV</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2016 13:33:09 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Casting Call for Dance Spectrum 2016</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Jan13DanceSpectrumAuditions.php</link>
<description>Beginning through intermediate level dancers welcome</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2016 14:20:06 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Registration Under Way For Spring Short-Term Classes</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Jan13FastTrack.php</link>
<description>Complete a course in eight weeks or less!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2016 10:43:34 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Learn More Features Of Microsoft Word In Noncredit Computer Class</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Feb29MSWordClass.php</link>
<description>Class begins March 31</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Feb 2016 14:31:59 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Become A California Notary Public</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Feb26NotaryPublic.php</link>
<description>Saturday class meets March 12</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2016 09:21:33 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Community Education Offers Fitness Class For Active Seniors</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Feb26SeniorFitness.php</link>
<description>Learn aerobic routines and more in this low-impact exercise course</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2016 14:00:35 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Hancock Honors One Of College Library's Biggest Donors</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Feb3DorityDedication.php</link>
<description>Reading area dedicated to Lola Ardelia Dority</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2016 09:45:46 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Offers Three-Day Course On Pairing Wine And Food, Course Taught By Industry Expert</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Feb4FoodandWine.php</link>
<description>Learn what wine and food make a great match </description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2016 15:44:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,library</topics>
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<title>Hancock Offers Bus Trip To Los Angeles Fashion District</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Feb2FashionDistrict.php</link>
<description>Sign up to see the largest selection of textiles and notions in the nation</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 16:15:41 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Still Time To Register For Citizenship Class In Lompoc</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Feb3CitizenshipClass.php</link>
<description>Class meets Mondays and Wednesdays through May 18</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2016 09:38:09 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Apply Online For AHC Foundation Scholarships, Deadline Is Feb. 2</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Jan4OnlineScholarships.php</link>
<description>Scholarships range from $500 to $10,000</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2016 14:57:25 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock To Host Youth Basketball Nights On Jan. 6 and 9</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Jan5YouthBasketballNights.php</link>
<description>Kids: wear your youth basketball jersey, get in free!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2016 15:19:20 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Bulldog Bow-WOW Kicks Off Spring Semester</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Jan28BulldogBowWOW.php</link>
<description>Meet faculty and staff, enjoy free music, karaoke and much more!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2016 12:12:37 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Proudly Presents The Annual Fine Arts Student Art Show</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Jan28StudentArtShow.php</link>
<description>Artwork on display Feb. 1-Mar. 9</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2016 14:22:47 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Offers Spring Classes In The Santa Ynez Valley</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Jan7SpringClassesSYV.php</link>
<description>Classes vary from winemaking to watercolor painting</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2016 14:33:55 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Spring 2016 Classes Offered In The Lompoc Valley</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Jan7SpringLVClasses.php</link>
<description>Classes start the week of January 25</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2016 10:10:06 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Register Now For Spring Classes! Online Registration Ends January 24</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Jan6OnlineReg.php</link>
<description>Wide variety of classes still available</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2016 10:25:33 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Registration Under Way For Variety Of Online Classes</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Jan7OnlineReg.php</link>
<description>Complete a class at your own pace!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2016 14:59:21 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Register Now For GED Classes</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Jan20GEDClasses.php</link>
<description>Prep courses also available</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 15:19:46 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Saturday Hancock Classes Offered At Vandenberg This Spring</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Jan20VAFBClasses.php</link>
<description>All classes are open to the public</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 09:18:35 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Register Now For Spring Classes! Online Registration Ends January 24</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Jan15RegNow.php</link>
<description>Wide variety of classes still open</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2016 09:11:58 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Citizenship Class Offered In Lompoc</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Jan20CitizenshipClass.php</link>
<description>Class is taught in English and Spanish</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 15:37:27 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Students To Learn From Celebrity Guests For Hancock's &quot;Dance Spectrum&quot; Show, Including Former Choreographer Of Beyonce, Britney Spears and Michael Jackson</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Jan25GuestChoreographers.php</link>
<description>&quot;Dance Spectrum&quot; runs Mar. 17-20</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2016 15:11:41 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Named One Of Top 150 Community Colleges In The Nation, Eligible for $1 Million Prize</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Jan26AspenInstitute.php</link>
<description>Hancock makes the list for the third time since 2011</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2016 08:40:59 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Basketball To Host Carney's Coaches vs. Cancer Event Saturday, Jan. 23 Against Cuesta College</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Jan21CoachesvsCancer.php</link>
<description>Fifth annual event held at Joe White Memorial Gymnasium</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2016 15:42:52 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Haas Automation Donates $30,000 To Hancock's Machining And Manufacturing Department</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Jan21HaasDonation.php</link>
<description>Money will fund scholarships, instructors and send students to competitions</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2016 15:19:17 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Swears in New Trustees</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Dec14NewTrustees.php</link>
<description>New members represent Trustee Areas 2 and 4</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2016 16:28:14 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Online Classes are a Popular Choice for Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Dec14OnlineClasses.php</link>
<description>Complete a class at your own pace!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2016 16:06:35 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Record Donation From Santa Maria Model A Club Fuels Student Scholarships at Hancock</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016CarClubDonation.php</link>
<description>The 14th Annual All Ford Car Show will be held on September 10, 2016</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2016 09:07:54 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Fire Academy Graduates 22 Cadets</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Dec14FireCadets.php</link>
<description>Each cadet completed 624 hours of classroom and manipulative skills training</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2016 14:01:30 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Swears In New Police Chief Paul Grohowski</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Dec20NewChiefSwornIn.php</link>
<description>Several local dignitaries in attendance</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2016 16:33:09 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Veteran Hancock Police Shares Inspirational Message with Guadalupe Middle School Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Dec20OfficerRamirez.php</link>
<description>Officer Richard Ramirez has served nearly 50 years in law enforcement</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2016 15:54:42 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Academic Counselor Sworn in to Guadalupe City Council</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Dec16RamirezCityCouncil.php</link>
<description>Antonio Ramirez looks forward to serving his hometown for the next four years</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2016 15:50:48 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Financial Aid Helps Allan Hancock College Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Dec20FinancialAid.php</link>
<description>Application process is quick and easy!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2016 13:54:34 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Olympic Boxer Carlos Balderas to be Recognized Saturday During the Annual Joe White Memorial Dinner and Auction</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Aug24BalderasHonored.php</link>
<description>Tickets still available for fundraising event</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2016 15:06:47 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Bulldog Bow-WOW Kicks Off Fall Semester</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Aug26BulldogBowWOW.php</link>
<description>Learn about essential student services, meet faculty and staff, enjoy free music and much more!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2016 15:16:28 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Welcomes 21 New Full-Time Faculty</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Aug18AHCNewFacultyHires.php</link>
<description>AHC full-time faculty size increased by nearly 20 percent</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2016 10:04:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Auditions for &quot;Dimensions in Dance&quot; Set for August 13</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Aug1DimensionsAuditions.php</link>
<description>Annual fall production will be presented Oct. 6-9</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2016 16:04:57 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Plenty of Options For Students at Hancock's Lompoc Valley Center This Fall, Classes Begin August 22</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Aug3LVCClasses.php</link>
<description>Complete a degree or certificate without leaving Lompoc!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2016 12:16:38 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Wide Variety of Classes Offered in Santa Maria</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Aug5FallClassesSM.php</link>
<description>Hundreds of classes to choose from</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2016 14:21:24 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Artwork Created by Hancock Professor Featured in New Exhibit in College's Ann Foxworthy Gallery</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Aug26ThayerExhibit.php</link>
<description>&quot;In Context: Transdisciplinary Works and Other Musings&quot; on display Sept. 1-Oct. 7</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2016 11:04:29 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Community Answers the Call Again During the 15th Annual Joe White Memorial Dinner and Auction</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Aug31JoeWhiteAuctionSuccess.php</link>
<description>More than 100 items auctioned at fundraiser</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2016 11:10:16 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>All You Need To Know About Keeping Your Personal Computer Running Efficiently</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Feb23PCClass.php</link>
<description>Learn the tips and techniques to keeping your computer safe</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2016 16:16:37 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Concert Band Presents Annual Spring Pops Concert</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Feb24SpringPops.php</link>
<description>Tickets on sale now!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2016 12:18:46 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Named One Of Nation's Top Five Online Community Colleges</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Feb19TopFive.php</link>
<description>More than 4,300 students are enrolled in online classes this spring</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2016 13:03:47 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Floral Design Class Opens Door To Career Opportunities</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Feb1FloralDesign.php</link>
<description>Learn more about the field of floral artistry</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2016 11:51:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Hancock Students Shine At SkillsUSA Competition</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Feb25SkillsUSA.php</link>
<description>Gold, silver and bronze medals awarded</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2016 11:23:30 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Loan Signing Specialists Needed: We'll Show You How To Be One</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Feb26LoanSigningSpecialist.php</link>
<description>Get familiar with the duties and responsibilities of being a loan signing specialist</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2016 09:29:23 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Two Hancock Students Named To All-California Academic First Team</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Feb25AllCaliforniaFirstTeam.php</link>
<description>Students recognized for their grades, leadership, and community service</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2016 16:30:48 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Digital Camera Classes Offered</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Feb25DigitalCameraClasses.php</link>
<description>Advance your skills in digital editing and image manipulation</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2016 12:11:33 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Hancock Teams Up With Toys For Tots During Annual Lady Bulldog Classic Dec. 9-10, Tournament Opens Friday</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Dec6LadyBulldogClassic.php</link>
<description>Bring an unwrapped toy worth $10 and receive free admission</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2016 12:41:19 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Twenty-nine Recruits Graduate From Hancock's Law Enforcement Academy, Including 25 With Jobs Lined Up With Local Agencies</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Dec9LEGraduation16.php</link>
<description>Recruits began the training process in late July</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2016 11:18:40 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Spring Short-Term Classes Offer College at the Speed of Life!</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Dec21ShortTermClasses.php</link>
<description>Art, business, graphics among classes offered</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2016 11:55:13 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Class Mixes Kids With Science In The Kitchen</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Feb10ChemistryInTheKitchen.php</link>
<description>Hands-on class will have kids see food in a completely new way</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2016 09:58:20 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Hancock Offering A Three-Week Public Safety Dispatcher Training Class In April</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Feb18DispatchCourse.php</link>
<description>Get started in this high demand field today!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2016 10:35:40 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Register Today for Spring Classes at Allan Hancock College</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Dec9RegisterTodaySpring.php</link>
<description>Many classes start the week of January 23</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2016 12:50:57 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>With Finals Week on the Horizon, Therapy Dogs Bring Smiles to Hancock Students' Faces</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Dec9TherapyDogsVisit.php</link>
<description>Organizers plan to make the visit a tradition every semester</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2016 10:55:25 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Concert Band Presents Annual Holiday Concert</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Nov15AHCConcertBandHolidayConcert.php</link>
<description>Concert is free and open to the public</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2016 12:12:25 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Agribusiness Gift from CoastHills and Presqu'ile Raises Two-Year Total to $120,000; Donation to Fund Equipment and Scholarships</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Nov15RanchoVinoDonation.php</link>
<description>This year's fundraising efforts are the single-largest to the college's Viticulture and Enology Foundation</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2016 10:52:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Mark Your Calendars! Hancock's Friday Night Science And Pottery Sale Events Happening This Friday</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016May4FNSandPotterySale.php</link>
<description>Both events held on the Santa Maria campus</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2016 09:07:03 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Fifteen And Counting: Hancock Students Achieve State's Highest Transfer Acceptance Rate To Cal Poly For 15th Straight Year</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016May9HighestTransferRateToCP.php</link>
<description>Forty-eight percent of Hancock students who applied to Cal Poly for fall 2016 were accepted</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2016 12:43:48 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock to Unveil Student Artwork During Nov. 8 Ceremony</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Nov1ArtworkDedication.php</link>
<description>Mural measures 24-feet tall and eight-feet wide</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2016 15:19:29 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock's Winter and Spring Class Schedules Now Available Online; Registration for Both Semesters Starts November 14</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Nov1WinterSpringClassSchedules.php</link>
<description>Financial aid is available</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2016 16:02:43 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>AHC Youth Dancers Present Holiday Nutcracker Ballet</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Nov16Nutcracker.php</link>
<description>More than 50 dancers to participate in annual performance</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2016 11:53:48 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Olympian Carlos Balderas Headlines Hancock's Young Educated Latino Leaders (Y.E.L.L.) Conference; Dec. 3 Event Aims to Empower Male High School Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Nov16YELLConference.php</link>
<description>Free event scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m.-12:45 p.m. in the Marian Theatre</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2016 12:55:51 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock College Celebrates Student Accomplishments At 95th Graduation</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016May27Graduation.php</link>
<description>Congrats to the class of 2016!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2016 14:37:21 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Offers Something For Everyone This Summer</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016May25SummerReg.php</link>
<description>Hundreds of classes to choose from</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2016 14:20:14 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Launches &quot;AIM&quot; Fund To Assist Students Transitioning From Noncredit To Credit Classes</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016May26AIMFund.php</link>
<description>Funds will help students pay for tuition, books and other academic fees</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2016 14:30:16 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Students Receive Grant To Increase Educational Opportunities For Lompoc Valley Residents</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016May31SOARClubGrant.php</link>
<description>Students plan to use the funds to bring a vibrant student life to the LVC</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2016 16:26:20 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock To Host Wine Tasting And Sale Event Saturday, May 7</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016May3AHCWineSale.php</link>
<description>Nine varietals available for purchase</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2016 16:18:46 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Foundation Awards Record $546,000 In Scholarships To 375 Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016May27ScholarshipBanquet.php</link>
<description>Nearly 1,000 students, family, friends, donors, faculty, staff, and community members attended the 47th annual event</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2016 11:56:04 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Community Education To Honor Students In Special Ceremony</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016May2NCGraduation.php</link>
<description>More than 170 noncredit students to be recognized</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2016 11:12:48 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Proudly Presents: Views From the North: An Eight-Person Exhibition Curated by John Hood, Professor of Art</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Oct27ViewsFromTheNorthExhibit.php</link>
<description>Art work on display Oct. 31-Dec. 6 in the Ann Foxworthy Gallery</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2016 15:26:58 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock's Inaugural Counseling Summit Empowers Educators in Northern Santa Barbara County</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Oct28CounselingSummit.php</link>
<description>More than 200 participants attended the two-day event</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2016 14:48:59 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Earn College Credits Over Winter Break at Allan Hancock College</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Oct26WinterTerm.php</link>
<description>Complete a class in five weeks or less!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2016 08:51:28 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Entertaining for the Holidays? Learn How to Plan the Perfect Dining Event</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Oct27HolidayMealClass.php</link>
<description>Three-week class starts Saturday, Nov. 5</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2016 09:47:44 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Will be Open on Columbus Day</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Oct7ColumbusDayRev.php</link>
<description>All college locations will be open Monday, Oct. 10</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2016 14:51:03 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>University Bound? Get the Answers Nov. 1, During Transfer Day and College Night at Allan Hancock College</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Oct7TransferDayCollegeNight.php</link>
<description>Representatives from nearly 40 colleges and universities will be on campus</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2016 14:37:27 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Singers Announce Fall Concert, Will Perform With San Luis Obispo Chamber Orchestra Nov. 6</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Oct4AHCSingersSchedule.php</link>
<description>Performance includes Haydn's &quot;Mass in a Time of War&quot;</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2016 16:10:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>&quot;Frightmare Forest,&quot; a Haunted Maze and Fundraiser for Hancock Basketball Teams, Returns and Opens Friday, Oct. 14</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Oct4FrightmareForest.php</link>
<description>Be amongst the first to finish the Three-Acre Haunted Forest Maze</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2016 10:13:43 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>GED Class Offered During Winter Term</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Nov28GEDClass.php</link>
<description>Free class meets for three weeks beginning January 3</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2016 15:40:57 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Hancock's Spring 2016 Class Schedule Now Available Online</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Nov3SpringScheduleAvailable.php</link>
<description>Classes begin the week of January 25, 2016</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2015 10:36:57 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>UC System Extends Transfer Application Deadline to Jan. 3, Counselors Advise Students to Still Apply by End of November</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Nov21TransferApplicationExtension.php</link>
<description>Deadline extended by four weeks</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2016 15:02:32 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Seventy Single-Parent Hancock Students Receive Free Thanksgiving Meals at 8th Annual CARE Turkey Fest</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Nov22CARETurkeyDrive.php</link>
<description>Dinners were distributed at the college's Santa Maria and Lompoc Valley Center campuses</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2016 16:08:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock College and SMJUHS Hold &quot;Growing Roses in Concrete&quot; Counseling Summit</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Oct24GrowingRosesSummit.php</link>
<description>Two-day symposium will be held October 27-28</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2016 11:58:35 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Hosts Military Appreciation Day at Football Game Oct. 29</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Oct24MilitaryAppreciationDay.php</link>
<description>Bulldogs to host L.A. Pierce at Hancock Field at 2 p.m.</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:14:19 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Complete a Class in Eight Weeks or Less! Short-Term Classes Offered This Fall at Hancock</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Oct14ShortTermClasses.php</link>
<description>Get started on a new career, register for classes today!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2016 15:25:02 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Nominated for National Bellwether Award, Recognized for Innovative Strategic Planning Process</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Oct24BellwetherAward.php</link>
<description>Finalists for prestigious award will be announced in November</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2016 12:53:35 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Registration Continues for Fall Classes at Hancock</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016July7FallRegContinues.php</link>
<description>Fall classes begin the week of Aug. 22</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2016 10:00:40 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Wins Three Medals at Orange County Wine Competition</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016July8AHCWinningWines.php</link>
<description>Captain's Reserve comes up strong among 2,500 wines judged</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2016 12:35:07 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Register Now for Fall Community Education Classes</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016July25CommunityEdReg.php</link>
<description>Floral design, needle arts and museum trips offered this fall</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2016 14:41:51 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Wide Selection of Online Courses Provide Convenience to Hancock Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016July5FallOnlineClasses.php</link>
<description>Classes offered include economics, film, global studies and history</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2016 15:45:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Twenty-One Recruits Graduate from Hancock's Law Enforcement Training Academy, Including 17 Hired by Area Agencies</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016LEClass110Graduates.php</link>
<description>Hundreds gathered to watch Class #110 graduate at the Public Safety Training Complex</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2016 10:09:38 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Registration Continues for Fall Classes at Hancock</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016JulyFallRegContinues.php</link>
<description>Fall classes start the week of Aug. 22</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2016 12:50:11 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>College is Possible at Hancock, Applying for Financial Aid is Free</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016July11FinancialAid.php</link>
<description>Say yes to college today!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2016 15:27:29 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Community Education Fall Classes Now Available</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016July13CEClasses.php</link>
<description>New classes added!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:31:21 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Early Childhood Studies Classes Enhance All Career Options, Classes Offered This Spring At Allan Hancock College</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Jan8ECSClasses.php</link>
<description>Courses available in Santa Maria and at the Lompoc Valley Center</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2016 09:35:49 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Registration Continues For Spring Classes In Santa Maria, Classes Begin The Week Of Jan. 25</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Jan8SMReg.php</link>
<description>More than 800 classes still available</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2016 15:15:09 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Employee to Sing National Anthem at Blake Shelton Concert</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016July20CostelloToSingAtFair.php</link>
<description>Holly Costello to perform in front of 15,000 concert goers</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2016 09:57:32 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Tickets Available for 15th Annual Joe White Memorial Dinner and Auction, Aug. 27</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016July21JoeWhite.php</link>
<description>Event benefits Hancock athletics department</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2016 15:27:49 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Expands Program Allowing Students to Take College Credit Classes While Still in High School</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016July13ConcurrentEnrollment.php</link>
<description>Concurrent Enrollment offered at eight area high schools</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2016 14:43:00 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock's Medical Assisting Programs Help Meet Industry Standard</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016July14MedicalAssisting.php</link>
<description>Register now for fall classes</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2016 09:48:33 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Foundation To Award Record-Breaking $546,000 In Scholarships To 375 Students At Banquet May 26</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016May12ScholarshipBanquet.php</link>
<description>Scholarship awards range from $500 to $10,000</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2016 11:14:28 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Register For Summer Community Education Classes!</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016May13CEClasses.php</link>
<description>Classes begin June 13</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2016 14:11:58 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Five Added To Allan Hancock College Foundation Board Of Directors</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Mar7FoundationBoardMembers.php</link>
<description>Members hail from Santa Maria, Lompoc and Santa Ynez valleys</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2016 12:29:16 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Culinary Arts Program Receives Generous Student Donation</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016May10CulinaryArtsDonation.php</link>
<description>Funds given by lab assistant will help pay for equipment and supplies</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2016 16:20:03 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Fire Academy Graduates 29 Recruits</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016May20FireGrad.php</link>
<description>Ceremony held at the Public Safety Training Complex</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2016 15:50:52 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Expands Early Childhood Studies Course Offerings During Summer And Fall</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016May23ECSClasses.php</link>
<description>Classes offered in Santa Maria, Lompoc Valley Center and online</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2016 15:49:41 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Offers Fall Class That Focuses On Working With Young Children With Special Needs</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016May18SpecialNeedsClass.php</link>
<description>Class begins Aug. 22</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2016 09:29:43 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Righetti, San Luis Obispo and Nipomo High Schools Earn Top Prizes At Allan Hancock College's High School Welding Contest</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016May18WeldingContest.php</link>
<description>Nearly 100 local students participated in the 19th annual event</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2016 10:44:18 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Vice President Nohemy Ornelas To Receive Latino Legacy Award</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Mar16LegacyAward.php</link>
<description>Awards ceremony will be held Sunday, March 20</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2016 15:37:24 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Spring Short-Term Classes At Allan Hancock College Offer College At The Speed Of Life!</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Mar11ShortTermClasses.php</link>
<description>Complete a class in eight weeks or less</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2016 11:17:59 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Learn How To Set Up And Work Your Own Beehive</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Mar16BeekeepingClass.php</link>
<description>Study the behavior of bees, beekeeping and much more!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2016 16:25:56 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Hancock Offers Short-Term Classes At Vandenberg AFB, Courses Are Open To The Public</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Mar3VAFBClasses.php</link>
<description>Evening and weekend classes available</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2016 10:45:40 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Receives National Grant To Add 3D Technology</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Mar17NewMatterGrant.php</link>
<description>Allan Hancock College is one of 100 schools awarded grant</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2016 11:09:47 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Boy Scouts Earn Welding Merit Badges With Help From Hancock</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Mar24BoyScoutsWelding.php</link>
<description>Badges earned over the course of three workshops</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2016 10:05:12 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Youth Dancers Present The Nutcracker Ballet</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Dec14TheNutcracker.php</link>
<description>The performance will be held Dec. 16-17 at the Ethel Pope Auditorium</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2017 09:54:53 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>New Cash for College Workshops Added With Extended Hours</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Dec15CashForCollegeWorkshops.php</link>
<description>Appointments are not required, bilingual assistance is available!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2017 08:55:44 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Registration Continues for Spring Classes at Allan Hancock College, Classes Begin the Week of Jan. 22</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Dec11SpringRegContinues.php</link>
<description>More than 900 classes still available!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2017 15:13:58 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Launches $10 Million Endowment for The Hancock Promise, Announces Major Gifts Including $250,000 Grant From Santa Barbara Foundation</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Dec13PromisePressConference.php</link>
<description>The program provides high school graduates their first year free of tuition and fees at Allan Hancock College</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2017 17:03:13 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Taxpayers to Save $10 Million After Hancock Refinances Bond Measure I; Trustees Award Architectural Contract for the Fine Arts Complex</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Dec1BondRefinancedAndContractForFineArtsComplex.php</link>
<description>Significant developments made regarding Bond Measure I</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2017 15:39:25 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Financial Aid Helps Allan Hancock College Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Dec20FinancialAid.php</link>
<description>The application process is quick and easy!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2017 10:53:01 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Soccer's Mario Delgado Named Junior College Scholar All-American</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Dec15Delgado.php</link>
<description>The sophomore defender landed on the USCA Junior College Men's Scholar All-America Second Team</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2017 15:50:55 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Online Classes are a Popular Choice for Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Dec19OnlineClasses.php</link>
<description>Spring classes begin the week of Jan. 22</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2017 11:16:48 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Online College Classes Offer Students Flexibility and Convenience</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Aug3OnlineClasses.php</link>
<description>Fall classes begin Aug. 21</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2017 15:01:06 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College to Host Hancock Hello for New Students Aug. 15</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Aug7HancockHello.php</link>
<description>Orientation introduces students and parents to campus and services</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2017 11:01:10 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Employers: Meet More Than 3,000 Potential Future Employees at Hancock's 13th Annual Career Exploration Day on October 6</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Aug25CareerExplorationDay.php</link>
<description>The event will be held in the Commons on the Santa Maria campus</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2017 10:32:24 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Lompoc Valley Center Career Week to Direct Community Toward Career Success</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Aug30CareerWeekLVC.php</link>
<description>Workshops begin Tuesday, Sept. 5</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2017 14:19:50 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Classes to Continue as Scheduled on Monday Dec. 11 at Allan Hancock College's Santa Maria and Lompoc locations</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Dec10schoolclosures.php</link>
<description>Classes will continue as scheduled at Allan Hancock College on Monday, December 11 at the college's Santa Maria campus and Lompoc Valley Center to accommodate final exams.</description>
<author>Phil Hamer </author>
<pubDate>Sun, 10 Dec 2017 19:30:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Picture a Better You -- Enroll in a Spring Community Education Class!</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Dec11SpringCEClasses.php</link>
<description>Classes offered include beekeeping, fitness, food photography and much more</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2017 15:27:06 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Registration Continues at Hancock for Fall Classes in the Lompoc Valley</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Aug9LVCFallReg.php</link>
<description>Sign up for a class today!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2017 12:12:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Tibetan Monks to Create Medicine Buddha Sand Mandala at Allan Hancock College</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Aug9TibetanMonks.php</link>
<description>Opening ceremony will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 5</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2017 15:53:21 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Spring 2017 Classes Offered in the Lompoc Valley, Classes Start the Week of Jan. 23</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Jan04SpringLVCClasses.php</link>
<description>Students interested in pursuing a career in public safety have dozens of courses to choose from</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2017 10:55:55 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock Offering Free Noncredit Courses in the Santa Ynez Valley</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Jan27NoncreditSYV.php</link>
<description>Available for community members interested in learning a new skill or hobby</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2017 13:26:44 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Early Childhood Studies Classes Enhance All Career Options, Classes Offered This Spring at Allan Hancock College</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Jan04ECSSpring.php</link>
<description>For students interested in careers as teachers, child psychologists, social services workers and other related fields</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2017 15:06:39 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Registration Under Way for Variety of Online Classes</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017January05RegistrationOnline.php</link>
<description>Coursework can be completed at home or on campus computers at their own pace</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2017 11:52:25 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Recognized As a White House Healthy Campus, Administration Invited to White House Ceremony</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017January06HealthyCampusRecognition.php</link>
<description>Hancock's Student Health Services diligently spread the Healthy Campus program's message</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2017 15:04:59 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>REGISTER NOW FOR SPRING CLASSES! ONLINE REGISTRATION ENDS JANUARY 22</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017January03OnlineRegistration.php</link>
<description>Computers are available for student use</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2017 09:54:07 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Offers Spring Classes in the Santa Ynez Valley</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017January04SpringinSY.php</link>
<description>Intro to winemaking and wine tasting sales among classes offered</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2017 11:18:17 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Twenty-Four Recruits Graduate From Hancock's Law Enforcement Training Academy</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Dec8LawEnforcementAcademyGraduation.php</link>
<description>The ceremony was held at the Public Safety Training Complex at the Lompoc Valley Center</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2017 15:55:50 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Offers Classes and Certification in &quot;Green&quot; Gardening</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Feb10CommEdGardening.php</link>
<description>Learn how to create beautiful landscapes that are efficient, functional, and eco-friendly</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2017 15:26:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Fifth- and Sixth-Graders and Their Families Invited to Hancock's Bulldog Bound Basketball Bonanza on Sat., Dec. 9</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Dec4BulldogBoundBasketballBonanza.php</link>
<description>The event takes place at the Joe White Memorial Gymnasium</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2017 12:35:45 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Twenty-Nine Cadets Graduate From Hancock's Fire Academy</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Dec8FireAcademyGraduates.php</link>
<description>Several members of Battalion #140 already have jobs lined up at local fire departments</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2017 14:44:13 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Playing With A Purpose: Hancock Seeks Community Support During Carney's Coaches vs. Cancer Event Feb. 8, Event Benefits Mission Hope Cancer Center</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Feb3CoachesVCancer.php</link>
<description></description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2017 13:29:49 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Spring Short-Term Classes At Allan Hancock College Offer College At the Speed of Life!</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Feb7ShortTerm2.php</link>
<description>A great option for students looking to complete a general education or major-related class quickly</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2017 08:54:40 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Concert Band To Perform Annual Spring Pops Concert March 11</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Feb16MarchPopsConcert.php</link>
<description>Featuring a mix of musical selections ranging from patriotic to classical to Disney</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2017 10:10:53 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Football Hosts Youth Sports Day Saturday Against Santa Ana</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Sept19YouthSportsDay.php</link>
<description>Kids -- wear your team jersey, get into the game for free!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2016 15:27:54 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Agribusiness Students to Benefit From CoastHills and Presqu'ile Winery; Rancho Vino Fundraiser Set for Sept. 10</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Sept1RanchoVino.php</link>
<description>Event will be held from 6-8 p.m. at Presqu'ile Winery</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2016 16:26:38 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Dispatcher Honored at Law Enforcement Appreciation Night</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Sept16DispatcherHonored.php</link>
<description>Araceli Castillo among eight local law enforcement members recognized at annual event</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2016 15:19:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Selected to Present at California STEM Symposium in Anaheim</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Sept16STEMSymposium.php</link>
<description>College representatives to discuss the participation of women, girls and underrepresented groups in STEM fields at convention</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2016 11:17:13 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Launch Your Career at Hancock's Career Exploration Day, Sept. 30; More Than 100 Businesses Already Registered</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Sept23CareerExplorationDay.php</link>
<description>Learn more about potential career fields, take tours, talk to employers and much more!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2016 15:02:33 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Faculty Lecture Series Focuses on Photography</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Sept23FacultyLectureSeries.php</link>
<description>Lectures held on Fridays in the Forum</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2016 12:40:53 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Digital Camera Class Offered in Solvang</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Sept21DigitalCameraClass.php</link>
<description>Class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning Oct. 18</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2016 15:33:28 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Fast Track Your Future! Short-Term Classes Start Oct. 17 at Hancock</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Sept22ShortTermClasses.php</link>
<description>Complete a class in eight weeks or less!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2016 09:54:29 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Honors 15 Retiring Employees, Names Human Resources Department Of The Year</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016RetireesAndRecognitions.php</link>
<description>Retirees recognized for their combined 358 years of service</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2016 14:01:40 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Employees and Students Bring Winged Cow to SLO County</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Sept13CowParade.php</link>
<description>&quot;Moonarch Dude&quot; part of CowParade display</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2016 16:34:58 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Registration Continues at Hancock for Fall Classes in the Lompoc Valley</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016RegContinuesLVC.php</link>
<description>Online and evening classes available!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2016 11:55:01 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Assembly Member Katcho Achadjian Helps Hancock First Responder Students Commemorate 9/11</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016RemembranceCeremonyPSTC.php</link>
<description>Students from the four public safety academies participated in a ceremonial drill and procession</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2016 15:32:47 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Get Free Cash for College! Attend Free Workshop to Complete Application Process</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Sept15CashForCollege.php</link>
<description>Twenty-two workshops available across the Central Coast</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2016 15:32:32 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home,progofstudy</topics>
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<title>Hancock Vice President Nohemy Ornelas to Receive Cal Poly's Prestigious Honored Alumni Award</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Sept15OrnelasToReceiveAlumniAward.php</link>
<description>Ornelas is only one of seven Cal Poly alumni selected for this year's award</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2016 10:34:47 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Concert Band to Perform Fall Pops Concert</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Sept14AHCConcertBand.php</link>
<description>Concert to feature an eclectic mix of musical selections</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2016 15:17:10 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Employers: Meet 2,000 Potential Future Employees at Hancock's 12th Annual Career Exploration Day</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Sept14CareerExplorationDay.php</link>
<description>Outdoor event takes place on Friday, Sept. 30, in the Commons</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2016 14:04:47 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Phillips 66 Donates $25,000 to Fuel STEM Education at Hancock</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Aug15Phillips66Donation.php</link>
<description>The gift will support the college's STEM Week of Discovery program</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2017 12:27:47 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Ronald Schram Named Allan Hancock College's Interim Police Chief</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Aug15RonaldSchram.php</link>
<description>Schram has nearly 40 years of law enforcement experience</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2017 15:55:18 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>&quot;Myanmar: Moments in Life&quot; Exhibit by Photographer Theresa Gingras Opening in Ann Foxworthy Gallery at Allan Hancock College</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Aug10MyanmarExhibit.php</link>
<description>Images will be on display Aug. 23-Sept. 29</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2017 11:09:32 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock's Community Education Offers Registration Assistance for Noncredit Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Aug14CERegWorkshops.php</link>
<description>Workshops will be held at the college's Santa Maria campus and Lompoc Valley Center</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2017 09:14:09 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Hancock Welcomes 15 New Full-Time Faculty to Start Fall Semester</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Aug17NewFacultyHires.php</link>
<description>Since 2016, Hancock's full-time faculty size has increased by 27 percent</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2017 16:37:54 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Promise to Give Graduating High School Students Their First Year Free at AHC Starting Fall 2018</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Aug18HancockPromise.php</link>
<description>The four-step plan will provide continuous support and guidance for students from elementary school through college</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2017 14:16:04 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Hello Welcomes 500 First-Year Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Aug17HancockHello.php</link>
<description>Campus tours, workshops and counseling services among activities offered at the new student orientation</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2017 16:07:31 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Less Than One Week Remains to Register for Fall Classes at Hancock</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Aug17LessThanOneWeek.php</link>
<description>Fall semester begins Aug. 21</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2017 15:16:56 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Ranked One of the Nation's Most Affordable Colleges</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Sept30AffordableColleges.php</link>
<description>AffordableColleges.com puts Hancock 12th on their list</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2016 15:12:48 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Thousands of Area High School Students Attend Hancock's Career Exploration Day</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Sept30CareerExpDay.php</link>
<description>More than 100 businesses were on campus at 12th annual event</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2016 15:22:00 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Accreditation Team Lauds Allan Hancock College's Board of Trustees, Public Safety Training Complex and Bond Management</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Sept29AccreditationVisit.php</link>
<description>The 13-member team spent four days visiting Hancock this week</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2016 16:25:09 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock's Terri Lee Coleman Receives State Assembly's Community Impact Award</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Sept29ColemanImpactAward.php</link>
<description>Coleman has been an active volunteer in the Santa Maria Valley for more than 25 years</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2016 13:52:42 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Dean Selected for Inaugural Statewide Leadership Program</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/20170724YvonneTeniente.php</link>
<description>Dean Yvonne Teniente to Attend Statewide Leadership Program Sponsored by Association of California Community College Administrators (ACCCA)</description>
<author>Andrew Masuda </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2017 08:54:00 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock Jazz Band Announces Annual Winter Concert on Dec. 7</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017AHCJazzBandConcert.php</link>
<description>This event is free, donations are accepted</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2017 09:33:27 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Short-Term Classes Start in October at Lompoc Valley, Vandenberg AFB Centers</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016Sept30ShortTermClassesVAFBLVC.php</link>
<description>Classes begin the week of Oct. 17</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2016 15:30:37 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Reassures Its Undocumented Students Amid Post-Election Fears</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2016UnityWeekWorkshops.php</link>
<description>Unity Week events happening on campus Dec. 2-7</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2016 15:38:06 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Community Education Gives In-Person Help for Summer Class Registration</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017May15CEWorkshops.php</link>
<description>Four workshops offered May 23, 24, 31 and June 1</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2017 15:19:41 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Foundation To Award a Record Number Scholarships Worth More Than $500,000 at Reception on May 25</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017May15ScholarshipReception.php</link>
<description>Scholarships range from $250 to $10,000 this year</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2017 09:21:08 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home,myhancock</topics>
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<title>Plenty of Options for Students at Hancock's Lompoc Valley Center This Fall, Classes Begin August 21</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017LVCPlentyOfOptions.php</link>
<description>Nearly 100 classes still available!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2017 10:20:56 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Five Hancock Students Qualify For SkillsUSA National Championships</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017May11SkillsUSACompetition.php</link>
<description>SkillsUSA is a national organization for students in trade, industrial, technical and health occupations education</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2017 09:24:01 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Online College Classes Offer Students Flexibility and Convenience</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017May18OnlineClasses.php</link>
<description>Sign up for a six or eight week online class today!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2017 08:48:23 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Six Hancock Athletes Sign With Four-Year Universities</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017May18SixSignToFourYearUniversities.php</link>
<description>The student-athletes will play at Division I, Division II and NAIA schools</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2017 15:34:35 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>San Luis Obispo and Righetti High Schools Earn Top Prizes During Allan Hancock College's High School Welding Contest</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017May15WeldingContest.php</link>
<description>Nearly 100 high school students from seven area schools participated in the competition</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2017 15:35:31 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Honors 21 Retiring Faculty and Staff</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017May17RetireesHonored.php</link>
<description>The retirees contributed 468 years of service to the college</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2017 16:11:49 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Student Jenny Chiao Receives Prestigious $20,000 STEM Scholarship From PG</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017June2ChiaoSTEMScholarship.php</link>
<description>Chiao will pursue her bachelor's and master's degrees at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2017 14:17:31 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Plan Ahead: Fall Class Schedule for Community Education is Online Now</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017June30CommunityEdClassSchedule.php</link>
<description>Registration begins July 24</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2017 12:45:46 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>College is Possible at Hancock, Applying for Financial Aid is Free</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017June28FinancialAid.php</link>
<description>Don't let the cost of college get in the way of your future!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2017 14:51:21 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Students Honored at SkillsUSA National Championship</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017June28SkillsUSATeam.php</link>
<description>More than 6,000 students competed at the annual conference</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2017 16:26:19 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Twenty-Seven Recruits Graduate From Hancock's Law Enforcement Training Academy</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017June8LEGraduation.php</link>
<description>Recruits completed nearly 830 hours of training</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2017 14:42:52 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Industrial Technology Students Continue to Benefit From Generosity of Santa Maria Model A Ford Club</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017June9ModelADonation.php</link>
<description>Ten Hancock students awarded a record $8,000 in scholarships</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2017 15:01:02 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Wide Selection of Online Courses Provide Convenience to Hancock Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017June6OnlineReg.php</link>
<description>Registration continues through Aug. 20</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2017 10:15:57 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Community Education is Offering Hundreds of Noncredit Classes for the Whole Family This Summer</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017June7CEClasses.php</link>
<description>Nearly 160 classes are available!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2017 16:21:47 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>State Leaders Encourage California Dreamers to Apply for Financial Aid</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017May31DreamersFA.php</link>
<description>California Community Colleges and higher education leaders have teamed up with state lawmakers to urge California Dream Act-eligible students to apply for financial aid</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2017 12:31:02 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Offers Something For Everyone This Summer</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017May31SummerReg.php</link>
<description>Six- and eight-week classes begin June 12</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2017 12:17:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Apply Today For Hancock's Dental Assisting Program For Fall Semester</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017May2DentalAssistingProgram.php</link>
<description>Two-semester program begins in August</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2017 16:36:39 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Losing A Legend: Former Allan Hancock College Trustee President Henry M. Grennan Passes Away</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017May2HenryGrennan.php</link>
<description>Grennan served on the board of trustees for 12 years</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2017 17:01:02 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>More Than 1,500 Reasons to Register for Summer and Fall Classes at Allan Hancock College</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017May5OpenReg.php</link>
<description>Summer classes begin June 5; Fall classes start the week of August 21</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2017 15:16:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>New Summer College for Kids Combine Learning With Fun</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017May8CollegeForKids.php</link>
<description>Classes begin June 12</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2017 15:25:58 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Register Today for Allan Hancock College Baseball and Girl's Basketball Summer Youth Clinics Offered in June</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017May31SummerYouthCamps.php</link>
<description>Registration for all camps can be completed online</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2017 12:25:26 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Celebrates Student Success at Second Annual College Signing Day</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017May3CollegeSigningDay.php</link>
<description>More than 100 students attended the event</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2017 16:35:26 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Jazz Band Announces Annual Spring Concert on May 18</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017May1JazzBandPerformance.php</link>
<description>Performance starts at 7 p.m. at the Unity Chapel of Light Church in Orcutt</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2017 16:11:57 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Detroit Lions Sign Former Hancock Player Josh Thornton</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017May1ThorntonSignsWithDetroitLions.php</link>
<description>The cornerback will attend the Lions' rookie camp next month</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2017 11:10:41 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Twenty-nine Cadets Graduate from Hancock's Fire Academy</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017May19FireAcademyGrad.php</link>
<description>Nearly half of the graduates already have jobs secured with Central Coast fire departments</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2017 16:08:25 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Sweet 16: Hancock Students Achieve State's Highest Transfer Acceptance Rate to Cal Poly for 16th Straight Year</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017May19TransferRatesToCP.php</link>
<description>Transfer rate for Hancock students more than triples state average</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2017 09:45:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Celebrating Student Success: Allan Hancock College Foundation Awards Record Number of Scholarships Worth More Than $500,000</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017May25ScholarshipReception.php</link>
<description>Hundreds of students, family, donors, faculty, staff and community members were in attendance</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2017 16:40:07 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Class to Remember: Record 993 Students Graduate From Allan Hancock College</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017May26Commencement.php</link>
<description>The 96th annual Commencement took place on the college's Santa Maria campus</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2017 15:23:10 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Registration Under Way for Hancock Summer and Fall Classes in the Lompoc Valley</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017May22SumFallRegLVC.php</link>
<description>Visit Class Search for course details</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2017 15:26:01 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>A Look Inside the Numbers: Allan Hancock College's Record-Breaking Class of 2017</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017May24GradStudentProfiles.php</link>
<description>Commencement will be held Friday, May 26, at 1 p.m., in the Commons</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2017 16:17:36 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock's Open Access Career Lab Is A Valuable Resource For Unemployed and Underemployed</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017January20CareerLab.php</link>
<description>Free professional instruction and guidance determining career goals, developing a resum�, and finding a job</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2017 11:13:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Register Now For Spring Community Education Classes</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017January25GeneralCommEd.php</link>
<description>Classes offered throughout the community and at all college locations</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2017 08:52:05 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Youth Dance Classes Offered Through Hancock's College For Kids Program</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017January17YouthDanceClasses.php</link>
<description>Nearly 20 youth dance classes available to choose from</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2017 16:32:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Hancock Welcomes American Welding Society To Campus, Offers Networking Opportunities For Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017January19AWSVisit.php</link>
<description>The first event of its kind</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2017 10:26:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Registration Continues for Fall Classes at Hancock</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017July19FallRegContinues.php</link>
<description>Hundreds of courses to choose from</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2017 14:19:35 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Significance and Impact of Career Education Programs at Allan Hancock College Bolstered by new State Campaign</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017July20CareerEducationLaunch.php</link>
<description>The launch event was held at the State Capitol in Sacramento</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2017 16:34:24 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Bulldog Bow-WOW Kicks Off Spring Semester</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017January30BulldogBowWOW.php</link>
<description>Start off the spring semester Bulldog style</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2017 15:09:31 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock to Open New Santa Ynez Valley Center at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School August 14</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017July18SYVCenterOpening.php</link>
<description>Credit and noncredit classes will be offered</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2017 15:00:42 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Online Classes Are a Popular Choice For Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017January10OnlineClasses2.php</link>
<description>A convenient way to take classes, great for busy students</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2017 09:16:36 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Registration is Under Way for Spring Fast Track Classes</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017January12SpringFastTrack.php</link>
<description>Spring Fast Track classes, the Concurrent Enrollment program, and spring Community Education classes</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2017 10:05:56 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Registration Continues for Spring Classes in Santa Maria, Classes Begin the Week of Jan. 23</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017January09SantaMariaRegistration.php</link>
<description>Students will be able to fulfill their general education requirements and also have the option to gain hands-on experience</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2017 11:33:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Announces Spring 2016 Deans' Honor List</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017January10DeansList.php</link>
<description>Recognizing students' academic achievements</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2017 09:17:10 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Register Now For Spring Classes! Online Registration Ends January 22</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017January17SpringClassesRegistration.php</link>
<description>Semester-length and eight-week classes are still available</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2017 08:48:05 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Track and Field To Host Clinic Feb. 11</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017January17TrackandFieldClinic.php</link>
<description>A unique training opportunity for young athletes</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2017 09:35:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Offers &quot;START&quot; Sessions for New and Returning Hancock Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017January12STARTsessions.php</link>
<description>A necessary step to complete prior to enrolling in classes at Hancock</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2017 09:42:42 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Community Education Offers Three Days of Registration Assistance For New Online Application</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017January13CommEdRegHelp.php</link>
<description>Get help registering for your Community Ed classes</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2017 09:29:45 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Expands Program to Allow More High School Students to Complete College Credit Classes This Fall</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017June14ConcurrentEnrollment.php</link>
<description>Concurrent Enrollment classes will be offered at 10 area high schools</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2017 11:04:45 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Badge of Honor: Hancock Campus Safety Officer Daniel Meraz Sees Hard Work Pay Off With Dream Opportunities</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017June12DanielMeraz.php</link>
<description>Meraz is the first recruit sponsored by the Allan Hancock College Police Department</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2017 11:16:53 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>New Community Relations Program Takes Flight at Hancock</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017June14CommunityAmbassadorProg.php</link>
<description>Inaugural meeting for the Community Ambassador Program is slated for August</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2017 14:54:17 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Forms Committee to Review Campus Police Department Options, Committee Includes Three Current or Former Police Chiefs</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017June23LawEnforcementCommittee.php</link>
<description>Group will review options and provide feedback to college staff</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2017 08:29:16 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Receives Full Accreditation Reaffirmation</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017June24AHCAccreditated.php</link>
<description>The college has been fully accredited and in good standing since 1952</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jun 2017 15:28:31 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Long-time PCPA Costume Designer Donates Collection of Sketches to Allan Hancock College</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017June19DonatedSketches.php</link>
<description>Hundreds of sketches donated span the length of almost three football fields</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2017 10:48:17 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Registration Continues for Fall Classes at Hancock</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017June20FallRegContinues.php</link>
<description>Hundreds of classes to choose from</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2017 16:43:13 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Receives Regional Equity Award From Association of Community College Trustees, Eligible for National Award</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017July27EquityAward.php</link>
<description>Hancock is only college in California to receive an ACCT regional award this year</description>
<author>Andrew Masuda </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2017 16:22:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,announcements,futurestudents,currentstudents</topics>
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<title>Incoming Freshmen Invited to Discover STEM Education at Hancock</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017July28STEMWeekofDiscovery_JS.php</link>
<description>The event is free for first-year students</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2017 08:01:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>New Grant Gives the Power of Making to the Community</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017July21MakerspaceGrant.php</link>
<description>Allan Hancock College will collaborate with the Santa Maria Public Library and the Santa Maria Discovery Museum</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2017 11:53:28 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Register Now for Fall Community Education Courses</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017July24NewsfallComEdRegistrationOpen.php</link>
<description>Registration now open for fall Community Education courses</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2017 10:20:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Tickets Available for 16th Annual Joe White Memorial Dinner and Auction, Aug. 26 Event Benefits Hancock Athletics Department</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017July7JoeWhiteDinnerAndAuction.php</link>
<description>Fundraiser will be held at the Santa Maria Elks Lodge, doors open at 5 p.m.</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 11:31:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Summer Career Lab Opens to Help Community Build Better Futures One Resume at a Time</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017June12CareerLab.php</link>
<description>Career lab will be open June 12-Aug. 4</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2017 16:28:18 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Hancock Offers Short-Term Saturday Classes at Vandenberg AFB in Fall, All Courses Are Open to the Public</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017July5SaturdayClassesVAFBCenter.php</link>
<description>Saturday classes also available at the college's Santa Maria campus and Lompoc Valley Center</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2017 16:24:29 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>State Budget Paves Way for Hancock's Much-Anticipated Fine Arts Complex to Move Forward</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017July7FineArtsComplex.php</link>
<description>The college hopes to break ground in spring 2019</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 15:22:13 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock's College Achievement Now (CAN) Director to Receive Latino Legacy Award</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018April9PetraGomezLatinoLegacyAward.php</link>
<description>Petra Gomez will be honored at a ceremony on Sunday, Apr. 15</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2018 14:32:54 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Less Than One Week Remains to Register for Fall Classes at Hancock</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Aug13LessThanOneWeekReg.php</link>
<description>Hundreds of classes still available!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2018 11:19:30 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Former Hancock Football Star Malik Williams Signs With Atlanta Falcons</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Apr30MalikWilliamsSignsWithFalcons.php</link>
<description>Williams was an all-state player for the college in 2015</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2018 09:02:44 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Priority Registration for Summer and Fall 2018 Classes Begins Apr. 30</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Apr30PriorityRegistrationBeginsApr30.php</link>
<description>Summer classes begin June 11; Fall term begins Aug. 20</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2018 14:12:56 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Professor's Memoir Recognized as a Finalist for Prestigious Award</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Aug24AutenMemoir.php</link>
<description>The Joys of Raising Boys: The Good, the Bad, and the Hilarious by Diane Auten is up for a 2018 Author Academy Award</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2018 14:32:27 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Continues Faculty Hiring Trend With 10 New Full-Time Faculty</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Aug27NewFacultyHired.php</link>
<description>Several of the new hires will replace long-time faculty retirees</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2018 14:51:12 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Fifteen Men and Women Graduate From Hancock's Law Enforcement Training Academy, Class Ranks #1 in State Academically</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Aug15LEClass15Graduates.php</link>
<description>Graduates ranged from 21 to 39 years old</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2018 16:04:14 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Bulldog Bow-WOW Kicks Off Fall Semester</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Aug22BulldogBowWOW.php</link>
<description>Meet faculty and staff, enjoy free music, food and much more!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2018 15:16:23 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Medical Assistants can Enhance Skills and Employability With Eight-Week Summer Course at Allan Hancock College</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Apr17MedicalAssistantClass.php</link>
<description>Registration begins April 30</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2018 11:18:40 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Set to Celebrate Mexico's Cultural Heritage With �Folkl�rico! Performance</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Apr19Folklorico.php</link>
<description>The show runs May 2-5 in the Severson Theatre</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2018 09:34:03 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Bookstore and English Department Celebrate National Poetry Month With Community Event Thursday, April 26</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Apr16NationalPoetryMonth.php</link>
<description>Poetry fans of all ages are encouraged to come!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2018 11:29:38 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Proudly Presents Exhibit of Photographs by Retired Faculty Steven Lewis</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Apr17LewisExhibit.php</link>
<description>Lewis taught for 34 years at the college</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2018 11:35:53 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Days Before Historic Launch to Mars, NASA's Chief Scientist to Give Free Presentation at Hancock on May 1</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Apr23JimGreenNASA.php</link>
<description>The lecture is free and open to the public</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2018 10:40:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Online Schedule of Summer and Fall Classes Available Now, Registration at Allan Hancock College Begins May 5</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Apr24SummerFallClassOnlineSchedule.php</link>
<description>Hundreds of classes are available!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2018 16:34:19 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>NASA and JPL to Participate in Allan Hancock College's Mars Week Leading Up to Historic Launch from Vandenberg AFB</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Apr20MarsWeek.php</link>
<description>Mars Week is Apr. 30-May 4</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2018 12:14:47 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Students Big Winners at State Honor Convention</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Apr23AGSScholarshipWinners.php</link>
<description>Twenty-five Hancock students attended the three-day event</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2018 15:26:40 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Bulldog Bow-WOW Kicks Off Spring Semester at the Lompoc Valley Center</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Feb8BulldogBowWOWLVC.php</link>
<description>This event is sponsored by the college's Associated Student Body Government (ASBG)</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2018 15:10:38 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Football's Taupule Asotau Signs National Letter of Intent With Western State Colorado University</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Feb8TaupuleAsotauSigns.php</link>
<description>Asotau plans to earn a bachelor's degree in kinesiology</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2018 11:44:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Men's Basketball Earns No. 10 Seed and First Round Bye, Bulldogs Play Friday at No. 7 Fullerton in Second Round</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Feb20HancockBasketballPlayoffs.php</link>
<description>This season, the Bulldogs reached the 20-win mark for the first time in five years</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2018 11:42:52 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Nearly 50 Hancock Student-Athletes Make Fall 2017 Dean's List</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Feb7AthletesDeansList.php</link>
<description>Included on the list -- 11 student-athletes who received 4.0 GPAs</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2018 15:20:46 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Recording Arts Students Seek Local Musicians to Lay Down Bulldog Beats</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Jan09RecordingArtsStudents.php</link>
<description>Local musicians will record on a Tuesday and receive a demo the following Thursday</description>
<author>Jessica Sheaff </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2018 10:28:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Online Classes are a Popular Choice for Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Jan19OnlineClasses.php</link>
<description>Nearly 90 classes available!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2018 14:16:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Four Hancock Fine Arts Instructors Featured in The Arts Fund's New Exhibit, Northern Exposure</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Feb9NorthernExposure.php</link>
<description>New exhibit opens Feb. 9</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2018 14:44:37 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Spring Registration Workshops Assist Noncredit Students with Enrollment</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Jan09CESpringRegistrationWorkshops.php</link>
<description>Workshops will take place Jan. 16, 17 </description>
<author>Jessica Sheaff </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2018 16:24:29 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Hancock Invites the Public to Reflect and Participate in the Global Art Project Before I Die at the Ann Foxworthy Gallery</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Dec13ChangExhibit.php</link>
<description>The installation will be on display Jan. 14-Feb. 8</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2018 09:54:29 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Registration Continues for Spring Classes at Allan Hancock College, Classes Begin Jan. 22</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Dec21SpringReg.php</link>
<description>Hundreds of classes to choose from!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2018 15:39:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Lee-Volker Cox Elected to Replace Valerie Moya Boice as President of the Allan Hancock College Foundation Board of Directors</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Aug9AHCFoundationBoard.php</link>
<description>Cox joined the foundation board in 2016</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2018 12:19:44 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Youth Dancers Bring The Nutcracker to the Community</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Dec11Nutcracker.php</link>
<description>The show runs Dec. 21-22 at the Ethel Pope Auditorium</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2018 10:49:35 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock to Host Fake News Forum on Tuesday, Feb. 20</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Feb15FakeNewsForum.php</link>
<description>The free event will be held from 1-3 p.m. in the Marian Theatre</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2018 14:53:23 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Join the Makerspace Movement! Attend an Open House Friday at Hancock</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Feb1MakerspaceOpenHouse.php</link>
<description>Hancock was one of 24 colleges in the state to receive a CCC Maker Implementation Grant last summer</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2018 14:27:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Seventeen Recruits Graduate From Hancock's Law Enforcement Training Academy</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Dec5LEAcademyGraduates.php</link>
<description>Class #116 began training in July</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2018 16:19:47 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Twenty-Five Cadets Graduate From Hancock's Fire Academy</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Dec7FireAcademyGraduation.php</link>
<description>Live demonstrations were held prior to the graduation ceremony</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2018 16:13:11 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Among the Top 150 Community Colleges in the Nation, Eligible for $1 Million Aspen Prize</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Oct11AspenInstitute.php</link>
<description>This is the fourth time the college has been recognized by the Aspen Institute</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2017 16:59:39 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Supports DACA Advocacy Week With Events, Resolution From Academic Senate</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Oct19DACAWeek.php</link>
<description>The week is dedicated to supporting DACA students locally and statewide</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2017 10:30:17 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>High School Students and Parents to Learn About the Hancock Promise Next Week at Information Sessions</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Nov30PromiseInfoSessions.php</link>
<description>Sessions will be held in English and Spanish in Lompoc, Santa Maria and Santa Ynez</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2017 10:19:15 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Football Hosts Military Appreciation Day Saturday, Nov. 11; Kickoff Moved Up to 1 p.m.</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Nov6MilitaryAppreciationDay.php</link>
<description>The Bulldogs are ranked 4-0 in American Pacific League play</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2017 15:10:07 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock and Cuesta to Host 2017 Equity Summit &quot;Intersections&quot;</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Oct24EquitySummit.php</link>
<description>The event will be held on Friday, Oct. 27</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2017 15:04:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Concert Band Presents Pops Concert</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Oct30PopsConcert.php</link>
<description>The performance will be held on Saturday, Nov. 4, at the First Baptist Church in Santa Maria</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2017 12:06:13 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>&quot;Pyrometric&quot; Exhibit by Ceramist Amiko Matsuo Opening in Ann Foxworthy Gallery at Allan Hancock College</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Oct23PyrometricExhibit.php</link>
<description>The show runs Oct. 24-Dec. 1</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2017 15:38:05 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>University Bound? Get the Answers October 31, During Transfer Day and College Night at Allan Hancock College</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Oct23TransferDayCollegeNight.php</link>
<description>Nearly 40 colleges and universities will be on campus</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2017 10:19:04 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Conference Champion Hancock Football to Host Southwestern in American Championship Bowl Nov. 18</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Nov15AmericanChampionshipBowl.php</link>
<description>Kickoff will be at 4 p.m. at Santa Maria High School</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2017 16:01:55 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Concert Band Presents Christmas Concert</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Nov15ChristmasConcert.php</link>
<description>Admission is free!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2017 09:01:20 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Apply Today for Financial Aid at Allan Hancock College</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017May8FinancialAid.php</link>
<description>Hancock students received more than $30 million in financial assistance last year</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2017 12:06:11 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Concert Band to Hold Spring Pops Concert Saturday, May 13</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017May8SpringPopsConcert.php</link>
<description>A pre-concert discussion of the music starts at 7:15 p.m.</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2017 11:28:16 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Registration Under Way for Hancock Baseball's Winter Youth Camp</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Nov20BaseballYouthClinic.php</link>
<description>The clinic will be held Dec. 21-23</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2017 12:51:06 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Singers to Perform With Santa Maria Philharmonic Orchestra</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Nov22AHCSingersConcert.php</link>
<description>The concert will be held at the First Baptist Church in Santa Maria</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2017 09:24:36 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Apply Online Today for Allan Hancock College Foundation Scholarships</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Nov15OnlineApplicationPeriodOpen.php</link>
<description>Last year, the foundation awarded a record 470 scholarships worth more than $500,000 to 394 students</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2017 08:38:03 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Educators, Counselors and Advocates Intersect at 2017 Equity Summit</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Nov1EquitySummit.php</link>
<description>More than 200 were in attendance at &quot;Intersections&quot;</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2017 13:00:49 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Statement from Superintendent/President Kevin G. Walthers, Ph.D. on DACA Decision</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Sept5StatementOnDACA.php</link>
<description>The statement was issued to Allan Hancock College students, faculty and staff</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2017 15:51:52 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Agu16PGEDonation.php</link>
<description>A presentation was made at the Board of Trustees meeting on Aug. 14</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2018 10:55:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Coast-To-Coast Choreographers Contribute to Concert</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Sept25DimensionsInDance.php</link>
<description>Dimensions in Dance runs Oct. 12-15 in the Marian Theatre</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2017 12:19:00 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Bulldog Bow-WOW Kicks Off Fall Semester</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Sept5BulldogBowWow.php</link>
<description>Events take place at the Santa Maria campus and Lompoc Valley Center</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2017 11:59:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Public Affairs Office Wins Eight State Awards for Marketing, Design and Advertising</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Apr16CCPROAwards.php</link>
<description>Judges selected winners in almost 40 categories from nearly 500 entries</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2018 13:11:33 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Bidding Begins for Friends of the AHC Library Gift Baskets</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Apr16FriendsOfAHCLibraryAuction.php</link>
<description>The silent auction runs through April 26</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2018 15:55:42 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Students Aim High to Reach Educational Goals with AIM Fund awards</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018AIMAwards.php</link>
<description>Sixteen students recently received AIM scholarship awards</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2018 14:12:42 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>&quot;Made in Santa Maria&quot; Brings Creative Entrepreneurship to Hancock and the Community</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Apr10MadeInSantaMaria.php</link>
<description>The event will focus on the concept of &quot;Placemaking&quot;</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 15:13:50 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Enter if You Dare! Hancock's Frightmare Forest Opens October 20</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Oct4FrightmareForest.php</link>
<description>The 3rd annual event raises funds for Hancock's basketball teams</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2017 13:37:05 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Bulldog Bound Students Experience 3E: Elementary. Exploration. Event.</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Oct31BulldogBound.php</link>
<description>Nearly 400 students were in attendance</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2017 11:35:14 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Get Free Cash for College! Attend a Free Workshop to Complete Application Process</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Oct3CashForCollegeWorkshops.php</link>
<description>Workshops will be held from October 2017 to February 2018</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2017 09:34:34 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Employers: Meet More Than 3,000 Potential Future Employees at Hancock's 13th Annual Career Exploration Day</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Sept19CareerExplorationDay.php</link>
<description>More than 100 exhibitors and 2,000 students attended last year's event</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2017 09:23:45 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Welcomes the Santa Ynez Valley Community Back to School With an Open House at New Center</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Sept1SYVCOpenHouse.php</link>
<description>The open house will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 6, from 4:30-8 p.m.</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2017 15:33:46 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Concert Band Presents Annual Fall Pops Concert</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Sept11AHCConcertBandPopsConcert.php</link>
<description>A pre-concert verbal description of the music will begin at 7:15 p.m.</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2017 14:44:55 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Bulldog Bow-WOW Kicks Off Fall Semester at the Lompoc Valley Center</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2017Sept13BulldogBowWOW.php</link>
<description>This fun, free event will be held 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. outside of building 2</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2017 09:39:24 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Rising Stars Recognized at the Allan Hancock College Foundation Scholarship Banquet</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018May25ScholarshipBanquet.php</link>
<description>Hundreds of students, their families, and donors attended the annual event</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2018 10:17:54 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Registration Continues for Hancock Summer Youth Sports Camps</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018May25YouthSummerCamps.php</link>
<description>A trio of summer camps will be held</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2018 11:31:39 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Righetti, Nipomo and Templeton High Schools Earn Top Prizes at Allan Hancock College's High School Welding Contest</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018May22WeldingCompetition.php</link>
<description>The all-day competition featured more than $8,000 in prizes</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 10:56:11 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Graduating with Distinction: Record 1,009 Students Graduate from Allan Hancock College</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018May25Commencement.php</link>
<description>The 97th annual commencement was held in The Commons on the Santa Maria campus</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2018 14:47:15 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Fund Your Future Event Teaches Financial Literacy to the Community</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018May4FundYourFutureWorkshop.php</link>
<description>Credit management among topics discussed at workshop</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2018 14:22:43 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>17 and Counting: Hancock Students Achieve State's Highest Transfer Acceptance Rate to Cal Poly for 17th Straight Year</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018May8CPTransferRates.php</link>
<description>Hancock is one of eight community colleges from five counties included in Cal Poly's Region 6</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2018 14:40:18 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Offers Something for Everyone This Summer</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018May30SummerRegContinues.php</link>
<description>Six- and eight-week classes begin June 11</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 14:40:04 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>College Signing Day Recognizes Hundreds of Hancock Transfer Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018May4CollegeSigningDay.php</link>
<description>Transferees celebrated their accomplishments at the college's third-annual event</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2018 14:31:27 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Honors 22 Retiring Faculty and Staff</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018May17RetireesAndRecognitions.php</link>
<description>The group had 429 years of combined service to the college</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2018 14:43:08 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Twenty-Eight Cadets Graduate From Hancock's Fire Academy</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018May182018Battalion141Graduates.php</link>
<description>Nearly half of the graduating recruits have jobs lined up with fire agencies</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2018 14:53:14 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Foundation Accepting Applications for Community Ambassador Program</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018May16CommunityAmbassadorProgram.php</link>
<description>Prospective members have until July 31 to apply</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2018 10:37:12 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock's Cary Nerelli Inducted Into Northern Santa Barbara County Athletic Round Table Hall of Fame</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018May17NerelliHOF.php</link>
<description>Coach Nerelli has won 529 career basketball games over 31 seasons as head coach at Morro Bay High School and Hancock</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2018 12:37:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Dedicates First Student-Created Murals at Lompoc Valley Center</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018May1MuralsDedicatedAtLVC.php</link>
<description>The murals pay tribute to space exploration</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2018 15:17:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Changing the Odds for a Better Future: Hancock Recognizes Achievements of Noncredit Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018May22NCRecognitionCeremony.php</link>
<description>More than 120 noncredit students honored at annual ceremony</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2018 14:59:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Community Action Commission Honors Hancock Superintendent/President Kevin G. Walthers, Ph.D. as a Champion</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018May18CACChampionsDinnerHonors.php</link>
<description>A committee comprised of CAC board members, elected officials and representatives from several community organizations selected the honorees</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2018 10:59:04 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Baseball Head Coach Chris Stevens Named Victory Coach of the Year by CCCBCA</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018May18StevensVictoryCoachOfTheYear.php</link>
<description>In 17 seasons as head coach of the Bulldogs, Stevens has 320 career victories</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2018 13:41:06 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Apply Online Today for Allan Hancock College Foundation Scholarships</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Nov9ScholarshipApplicationOpen.php</link>
<description>Scholarships range from $500 to $10,000</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2018 11:25:09 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock's Winter and Spring Class Schedules Now Available Online; Registration for Both Semesters Starts November 13</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Nov9WinterSpringReg.php</link>
<description>Classes include accounting, drama, history, and much more!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2018 15:52:21 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Commemorates World War I Centennial With Free Lecture</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Nov7HallLecture.php</link>
<description>The lecture will be held on Friday, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m. in the Forum</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2018 12:07:19 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Southern Santa Maria </title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Nov9LahrReElected.php</link>
<description>Lahr is currently the Vice President of the college's Board of Trustees</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2018 09:15:47 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Awarded $200,000 Grant to Support Student Veterans</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Oct1VSCGrant.php</link>
<description>The college's Veteran Success Center opened in 2015</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2018 13:37:30 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Concert Band Presents Annual Fall Pops Concert</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Oct22AHCConcertBand.php</link>
<description>Nearly 80 band members set to perform</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2018 09:29:30 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College &quot;Remembers Our Fallen&quot; With Special Photo Exhibit Honoring Lives Lost in the War on Terror</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Oct15RememberingOurFallenExhibit.php</link>
<description>The exhibit is on display in the Ann Foxworthy Gallery Oct. 15-18</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2018 18:57:14 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock's College Singers Collaborate With San Luis Chamber Orchestra for Two Fall Concerts</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Oct19ChoirConcert.php</link>
<description>The performances will be held in Santa Maria and Arroyo Grande</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2018 10:40:44 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Watch Historic Mars Landing Live at Allan Hancock College</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Nov19MarsRoverLanding.php</link>
<description>The event is free and open to the public</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2018 09:12:58 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Concert Band Presents Annual Christmas Concert</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Nov20AHCConcertBand.php</link>
<description>The concert will be held at the First Baptist Church in Santa Maria</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2018 15:57:47 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Names Bob Curry New Vice President of Academic Affairs</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018May9BobCurry.php</link>
<description>Curry begins his new position on July 1</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2018 16:09:09 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Renames Health, Science </title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Nov14MarianDedication.php</link>
<description>More than 150 guests were in attendance</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2018 16:37:49 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Catherine Farley Sworn In as Allan Hancock College Police Chief</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Nov5PoliceChiefFarleySwornIn.php</link>
<description>More than 40 law enforcement officials representing agencies throughout the Central Coast were in attendance</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2018 15:23:05 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Professor/Author Plans to Leave Audience 'In Stitches' During Book Signing and Reading of 'Momoir'</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Nov6AutenBookSigning.php</link>
<description>The signing will be on Nov. 14 at 3:30 p.m. in the library lobby on the Santa Maria campus</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2018 09:02:10 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock's Winter and Spring Class Schedules now Available Online; Registration for Both Semesters Starts November 13</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Nov2WinterAndSpringReg.php</link>
<description>Winter session begins Dec. 18; Spring semester starts Jan. 22</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2017 10:55:13 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Dance Instructor Uses Salsa Dancing to Promote Covered California Insurance</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Nov5CoveredCAPerformance.php</link>
<description>The performance will be held on Nov. 10 at 1 p.m.</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2018 16:17:41 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Registration Continues at Hancock for Fall Classes in the Lompoc Valley</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018July11FallRegLVC.php</link>
<description>Sign up for a class today!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2018 09:42:33 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Register Today for Fall Community Education Classes</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018July23FallCEReg.php</link>
<description>Nearly 250 classes available!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2018 13:00:53 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Energize Your Future: Register for Evening Electronics Classes at Hancock, Spring Classes Start Jan. 22</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Jan5ElectronicsClasses.php</link>
<description>Get a head start on a new career, register for classes today!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2018 15:50:41 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Tickets Available for 17th Annual Joe White Memorial Dinner and Auction</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018July10JoeWhite.php</link>
<description>Aug. 25 event benefits Hancock athletics department</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2018 14:39:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Thirteen Recruits Graduate from Hancock's Law Enforcement Training Academy</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Jun11LEGraduation.php</link>
<description>Twelve of the 13 recruits already have jobs secured with local law enforcement agencies</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2018 10:22:53 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Board of Trustees Approve Bond Measure to Modernize Facilities and Technology</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Jun15BondMeasureResolutionApproved.php</link>
<description>The bond measure will appear on the November ballot</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2018 15:45:46 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Wide Selection of Online Courses Provide Convenience to Hancock Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018July26OnlineClasses.php</link>
<description>Eleven associate degrees can be earned entirely online at Hancock</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2018 13:36:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Registration Continues for Fall Classes at Hancock</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018July6FallRegContinues.php</link>
<description>Fall classes begin the week of Aug. 20</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2018 14:33:39 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Deadline Approaching for AHC Foundation Scholarships--Apply Today!</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Jan25DeadlineApproachingForAHCFoundationScholarships.php</link>
<description>The deadline to apply is Feb. 21</description>
<author>Jessica Sheaff </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2018 10:22:41 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Playing With a Purpose: Hancock Seeks Community Support During Annual Carney's Coaches vs. Cancer Event on Feb. 3</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Jan29CarneysCoachesvsCancer.php</link>
<description>Event to benefit Mission Hope Cancer Center</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2018 09:58:48 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>New Information Workshops Help Students and Parents Navigate The Path to Promise</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Jan24PromiseWorkshops.php</link>
<description>Sessions will be held in English and Spanish</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2018 15:40:35 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Proudly Presents Annual Fine Arts Student Art Show</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Jan24StudentFineArtsShow.php</link>
<description>More than 100 works of art on display</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2018 10:16:58 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Turning The Page: Hancock Students Benefit From President's Circle Textbook Donation, College Announces Zero Textbook Cost Degrees</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Jan31DonationAndZTCDegrees.php</link>
<description>The textbooks will be on reserve in the college's Santa Maria and Lompoc Valley Center libraries</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2018 15:47:54 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Register Now for Spring Classes! Online Registration Ends January 21</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Jan2RegisterNow.php</link>
<description>Online registration is available 24/7</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2018 12:06:09 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Bulldog Bow-WOW Kicks Off Spring Semester</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Jan31BulldogBowWOW.php</link>
<description>Meet faculty and staff, enjoy free music and food, and much more!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2018 14:04:49 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Concert Band to Hold Spring Pops Concert on March 10</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Mar2PopsConcert.php</link>
<description>More than 80 musicians set to perform</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2018 12:23:28 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock's Y.E.L.L. Conference Inspires High School Students to Return as Hancock Promise Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Mar2YELLConference.php</link>
<description>Motivational speakers, workshops and prizes among event activities</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2018 13:23:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock's Annual Fine Arts Faculty Art Exhibit Opens, Showcases Diversity and Talent of Instructors</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Mar20FineArtsFacultyShow.php</link>
<description>The show is free and open to the public</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2018 08:50:41 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Retiring Fine Arts Instructors Celebrated in Dance Spectrum, Annual Spring Show Runs March 15-18</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Mar2DanceSpectrum.php</link>
<description>More than 60 students, faculty and guests will perform 14 original works</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2018 15:02:16 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Spring Short-Term Classes at Allan Hancock College Offer College at the Speed of LIfe!</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Mar8Term4Classes.php</link>
<description>Register for a class today!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2018 11:44:19 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Student Wins SkillsUSA State Competition to Advance to Nationals, Hopes to Inspire Women in the Process</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018May10LorenaHernandezSkillsUSA.php</link>
<description>Gold medal winner Lorena Hernandez will put her skills to the test in Kentucky in June</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2018 15:09:15 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Foundation Board Welcomes Two New Directors</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Mar5AHCFoundationBOD.php</link>
<description>The board includes nearly 30 community members from the Santa Maria, Lompoc and Santa Ynez valleys</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2018 13:12:12 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Guest Celebrities to Perform and Choreograph for Hancock's Dance Spectrum, Spring Show Runs March 15-18</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Mar7GuestChoreographersDanceSpectrum.php</link>
<description>Performances will be held in the Marian Theatre on the Santa Maria campus</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2018 15:35:03 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Wines Win Big at the Orange County Wine Competition</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Jun22OrangeCountyWineCompetition.php</link>
<description>The event is the largest and most comprehensive judging of California wines in the world</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 11:33:16 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Online Classes at Hancock Offer Students Flexibility and Convenience, Summer Classes Begin Week of June 11</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018June5SummerReg.php</link>
<description>Dozens of classes to choose from!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2018 09:35:08 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Eighteen Career Technical Programs at Hancock Honored by the State for Strong Workforce Outcomes</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Jun15CTEProgramsHonored.php</link>
<description>Hancock offers more than 30 CTE programs and nearly 150 degrees and certificates to choose from</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2018 12:29:37 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Welcomes New Winery Operations Manager</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Jun15DaveCoreyJoinsAHC.php</link>
<description>Wine industry expert Dave Corey brings more than 20 years of experience to the college</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2018 14:34:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Unveils Student Mural Outside Its Santa Maria Library</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Mar14MuralUnveiling.php</link>
<description>The mural stands 16' by 8' tall</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2018 09:50:12 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock's New Spanish Debate Team Wins Cal Poly Competition, Earns First Team Victory</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Mar14SpanishDebateTeam.php</link>
<description>The debate team consists of 11 Hancock students</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2018 09:12:55 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Five Hancock Clubs Look for Community Support in College's Annual Love Your Club Crowdfunding Campaign</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Mar12LoveYourClub.php</link>
<description>Join the crowdfunding movement, no donation is too small!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2018 13:51:29 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Oscar Nominee to Discuss Award-Winning Documentary at Hancock</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Mar14FayyadDiscussionAtHancock.php</link>
<description>The event is free and open to the public</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2018 08:42:54 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Student Victor DeAlba Receives Prestigious Coca-Cola Gold Scholarship</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/CocaColaGoldScholarship.php</link>
<description>Recognition for years of hard work</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2017 12:38:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Explore Various Foods and Preparations in Hancock's Saturday Cooking Classes</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/CookingClassesCommunityEd.php</link>
<description>Students will learn how to make healthy meals in 30 minutes, or how to prepare Thai food. </description>
<author>Andrew Masuda </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2015 10:40:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,progofstudy,community</topics>
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<title>&quot;Celtic Spring&quot; Concert Brings Lively Sounds of the British Isles to the Central Coast</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/CelticSpringConcert.php</link>
<description>A broad spectrum of Gaelic, Irish, Scottish and English tunes will be performed</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2018 14:43:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>City of Santa Maria Officially Declares April 26, 2017 &quot;Allan Hancock College Foundation Day&quot; in Honor of Foundation's 40th Anniversary</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/CityDeclaresAHCFoundationDay.php</link>
<description>The Foundation has been supporting Hancock students since 1977</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2017 10:30:31 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Soaring To New Heights: Hancock Track and Field's Brent Dionisio Seeks Redemption and State Title</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/DionisioSeeksRedemption.php</link>
<description>After a brief hiatus, Dionisio returns as a patient and focused athlete ready to take the win</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2017 09:12:45 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home,faculty</topics>
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<title>Hancock Offering a Three-Week Public Safety Dispatcher Training Course in April</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/DispatcherClassSpring2015.php</link>
<description>The median annual salary for a public safety dispatcher in Santa Barbara County in 2014 was $66,243.</description>
<author>Andrew Masuda </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2015 16:21:15 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home,announcements</topics>
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<title>Nineteen Students Graduate From Hancock's CORE Custody Academy</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/CORECustodyAcademyGraduation.php</link>
<description>A group of dedicated, hard-working individuals</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2017 08:48:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Alumna Makes History, Becomes First Dental Assisting Program Graduate Accepted To Dental School</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/CunninghamDentalSchoolAcceptance.php</link>
<description>Lindsey Cunningham has accepted the offer to attend the University of New England's College of Dental Medicine</description>
<author>Andrew Masuda </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2015 09:41:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Boy Scouts Earn Architecture Merit Badges With Help From Hancock</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/AllanHancockhelpsBoyScouts.php</link>
<description>The second year in a row Allan Hancock has been involved with the Boy Scouts merit program</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2017 11:14:46 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Renowned Guest Performers Featured in Hancock's Folklorico!</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/AnnualFolkloricoPerformance.php</link>
<description>A celebration of Mexico's lively and diverse culture</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2017 11:42:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Singers to Perform Classic Show Tunes and Broadway Hits During Spring Concert on May 11</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/AHCSingerMayPerformance.php</link>
<description>A little something for everyone to enjoy</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2017 10:27:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Foundation Awards Scholarships to Help Students Transition From Noncredit to Credit Classes</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/AIMScholarships.php</link>
<description>Providing relief for undocumented students looking to start or continue their education</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2017 10:48:25 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Board of Trustees Adopts Resolution To Support Diversity, Unity, and Undocumented Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/BoardofTrusteesResolutionMade.php</link>
<description></description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2017 09:09:49 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Raises More Than $3,500 To Help Local Residents Battling Cancer</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/CarneysCoachesvsCancerAmountRaised.php</link>
<description>There was more than a 220 percent jump between what was raised this year compare to last year</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2017 11:59:16 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Deadline to Apply for Dental Assisting Program Is Sunday, March 15</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/AppdeadlineDentalAssisting.php</link>
<description>The median hourly wage for a dental assistant in California in 2014 was $17.71. </description>
<author>Andrew Masuda </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2015 15:37:08 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,employment</topics>
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<title>New Student Club at Allan Hancock College Makes Donation to the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Maria Valley</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/BIGEDonatestoBoysandGirlsClub.php</link>
<description>The first big presentation by a fairly new Hancock club</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2017 14:01:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock's Friday Night Science Event To Feature New Demonstrations, Exhibits and Stage Show On May 5</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/FridayNightScience2017.php</link>
<description>Combining fun, learning, and fundraising</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2017 09:50:57 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Gene Haas Foundation Donates $30,000 to Hancock's Machining Manufacturing Program for Second Straight Year</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/GeneHaasFoundationDonation.php</link>
<description>Helping students gain access to better equipment, host events and workshops, and attend competitions</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2017 12:23:31 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hip Hop Clinic, Friday Only Economics Class Among Six Fall Classes Added to Lompoc Valley Center</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/FallClassesLVC.php</link>
<description>A total of 156 classes will be offered at the LVC this fall. </description>
<author>Andrew Masuda </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2014 10:57:19 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Class Focusing on Young Children with Special Needs Offered This Fall at Allan Hancock College </title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/ECSClassSpecialNeeds.php</link>
<description>The three-unit class meets Mondays at 6 p.m. beginning August 17, 2015.</description>
<author>Andrew Masuda </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2015 14:42:50 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>announcements</topics>
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<title>Hancock Faculty Recital Set For Thursday, May 4</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/FacultyRecital.php</link>
<description>Featuring Hancock's own music department faculty members</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2017 14:58:29 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Presents the Annual Fine Arts Faculty Show</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/FineArtsFacultyShow.php</link>
<description>Featuring a broad range of media from Hancock's own artist-teachers</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2017 15:49:40 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Fine Arts Retirees Celebrated In Dance Spectrum</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/FineArtsRetireesCelebrated.php</link>
<description>Honoring retirees Shelagh Garren, Bob Nichols, and Deborah West</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2017 12:19:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Former ESL Instructor to Walk Nearly 500 Miles to Fundraise for Scholarship in Memory of Fidel Herrera</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/FidelHerreraScholarship.php</link>
<description>Herrera taught English as a second language courses at Hancock for more than 20 years. </description>
<author>Andrew Masuda </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2015 15:59:35 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Awards New Degree in Theatre Arts</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Sept4TheatreArtsDegree.php</link>
<description>The new program allows students to explore writing skills, directing, acting and more</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Sep 2018 15:27:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Bulldog Bow-WOW Kicks Off Fall Semester at the Lompoc Valley Center</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Sept7LVCBulldogBowWOW.php</link>
<description>The event will be held Wednesday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. outside of bldg. 2</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2018 14:58:03 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Students Join Forces With Trilogy Residents to Help Beautify Oso Flaco on Coastal Cleanup Day</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Sept19CoastalCleanupDay.php</link>
<description>The volunteers cleaned up the boardwalk, beach, parking lot, hiking trails and snowy plover protected areas</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2018 15:44:51 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock to Welcome More Than 3,000 Future Employees for Career Exploration Day</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Sept28CareerExplorationDay.php</link>
<description>The 14th annual event will be held on Oct. 5</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2018 09:53:31 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Bidding Underway for Friends of the AHC Library Gift Baskets</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2019Apr15SilentAuctionBaskets.php</link>
<description>The silent auction runs through Apr.17</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2019 15:45:21 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Celebrates National Poetry Month With Events, Visit From U.S. Poet Laureate</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2019Apr3HerreraVisit.php</link>
<description>Juan Felipe Herrera will be on campus Apr. 12</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2019 09:11:11 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock to Cohost Latina Leadership Network Conference</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2019-03-18-latinaleadership.php</link>
<description>The theme is, 'El Poder de la Voz Latina: Transforming Communities and Building a Pathway to Equity and Success.'</description>
<author>Phil Hamer </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2019 10:44:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Information Sessions for Bachelor's Degree Programs</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2019-1-18-bachelors.php</link>
<description>In person and virtual sessions available</description>
<author>Phil Hamer </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2019 08:27:53 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,announcements</topics>
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<title>Hancock to Offer Three On-Site Bachelor's Degrees Through Partnership With University of La Verne</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Oct8AHCLaVernePartnership.php</link>
<description>Hancock students can transfer into University of La Verne beginning January 2019</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2018 15:00:05 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Concert Band Presents Annual Fall Pops Concert</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Sept10AHCConcertBand.php</link>
<description>Tickets are on sale now!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2018 15:31:57 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Professor/Artist Brings Women, Dreams </title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Oct23WardExhibit.php</link>
<description>The exhibit will be on display Oct. 25-Dec. 10</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2018 11:11:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>University Bound? Get the Answers October 30, During Transfer Day and College Night at Allan Hancock College</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Oct25TransferDayCollegeNight.php</link>
<description>More than 40 four-year universities will be on the Santa Maria campus</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2018 14:20:54 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Several New Guest Choreographers Slated for Allan Hancock College's Dimensions in Dance</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Sept18DimensionsInDance.php</link>
<description>More than 60 students and faculty to perform in 14 original works</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2018 08:41:59 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Santa Ynez Valley Foundation Awards $30,000 to The Hancock Promise; Launches Program to Double Funding for Local Recipients</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Sept18SYVFoundationDonation.php</link>
<description>This fall marked the first class of Promise students to attend Hancock</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2018 16:01:55 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Get Free Cash for College! Attend a Free Workshop to Complete Application Process</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Sept14CashForCollege.php</link>
<description>Workshops will be held from October to February 2019</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2018 09:57:20 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Friends of the Allan Hancock College Library Present &quot;Captain G. Allan Hancock -- Man on the Go&quot;</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2018Sept17FacultyLectureSeries.php</link>
<description>The lecture series begins Oct. 5</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 14:29:36 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Promise Program Nominated for Prestigious Bellwether Award</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2019Jan28AHCNominatedForBellwetherAward.php</link>
<description>The college was recognized in the Instructional Programs and Services category</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 16:04:17 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Career Counselor David Hernandez, Ed.D. Receives Latino Legacy Award</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2019Mar27LatinoLegacyAwards.php</link>
<description>Dr. Hernandez and nine others were honored at the prestigious event</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2019 15:55:16 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Free Courses at Hancock Help Build Career Skills</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2019Jan14CommunityEdClasses.php</link>
<description>Spring classes begin Jan. 22</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2019 15:51:55 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Register Now for Spring Classes! Online Registration Ends January 21</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2019Jan21SpringReg.php</link>
<description>Sign up for your future -- today!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2019 14:17:05 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Celebrates 50 Years of &quot;Dance Spectrum,&quot; Annual Spring Show Runs Mar. 13-17</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2019March5DanceSpectrum.php</link>
<description>&quot;Dance Spectrum&quot; will be Mar. 13-17 in the Marian Theatre</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2019 15:30:31 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Collaborates With Local Business Keys 2 The Coast to Offer Innovative Internship</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2019March8Makermatic.php</link>
<description>Twenty-four Hancock students and five coaches are participating in the program</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2019 15:46:23 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>New Exhibit Transports Visitors to a Mysterious Dreamworld at Hancock's Ann Foxworthy Gallery</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2019Mar4SomeAssemblyRequiredExhibit.php</link>
<description>&quot;Some Assembly Required&quot; runs Mar. 5-Apr. 18</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2019 16:31:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Collaborates With Local Business Keys 2 The Coast to Offer Innovative Internship</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2019Mar6Makermatic.php</link>
<description>Twenty-four Hancock students and five coaches are participating in the program</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2019 16:26:43 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Seeks Community Members for its Measure I Citizens' Oversight Committee</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2019Feb14COCApplicationOpen.php</link>
<description>Six open positions are available</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2019 10:47:41 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Student Club to Host Artificial Intelligence Debate With Cal Poly Professors to Raise Money for Youth in STEM</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2019Feb25AIDebate.php</link>
<description>Learn more about AI what it means for the future at this exciting event!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2019 14:55:32 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Singers to Perform Concert &quot;That's It&quot; -- the Final Concert for Director Ann Lucas</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2019Apr9SpringConcert.php</link>
<description>The concert will be held on May 9</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2019 15:17:55 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Bulldog Bow-WOW Kicks off Spring Semester</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2019BulldogBowWOW.php</link>
<description>Learn about essential student services, enjoy free food, music, and much more!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 16:22:27 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,facilities</topics>
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<title>Author and Hancock Professor Offers Free Lecture on the Art of Publishing a Book</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2019Feb6FacultyLectureSeries.php</link>
<description>Don't miss this series of exciting lectures and film screenings -- register today!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2019 16:31:28 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>The Hancock Promise Proves Successful in its Inaugural Year</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2019HancockPromiseSuccess.php</link>
<description>More than 1,400 local students received The Hancock Promise last fall</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2019 15:10:13 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Tibetan Monks to Create Intricate Buddhist Sand Mandala at Hancock</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2019Feb4TibetanMonks.php</link>
<description>The monks will be on campus Feb. 11-14</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2019 16:25:21 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Helps Bring New Major Community Event to Santa Maria</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2019Feb5OpenStreets.php</link>
<description>Open Streets Santa Maria will be held Sunday, Mar. 31</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2019 10:34:24 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>AHC Commemorative Holiday Ornaments on Sale Now</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Dec42013AHCHolidayOrnamentSale.php</link>
<description>Just in time for the holidays!</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2013 12:09:13 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Blacksmithing Returns to Welding Curriculum</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Dec4S14BlacksmithingClass.php</link>
<description>Learn to create art from metal</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2013 10:10:59 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>AHC Offers Spring Classes in the Santa Ynez Valley</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Dec12SYVClasses.php</link>
<description>Both credit and noncredit classes are offered.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2013 09:47:48 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>AHC Concert Band Presents Free Holiday Concert</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Dec2ConcertBandDec6.php</link>
<description>Free event offered to thank community and college supporters</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2013 15:05:34 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Spring &quot;Schedule at a Glance&quot; Available in Five Cities Area</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Dec6FiveCitiesSchedules.php</link>
<description>Registration is under way for spring classes.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2013 11:35:51 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock Teams Up With Toys for Tots at Annual Tournament</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Dec4WBB%20Toys4Tots.php</link>
<description>Free entry to Lady Bulldog Classic with donation of toy!</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2013 15:07:48 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Winter Crop Planted at Community Garden</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Dec4WinterCropAtCommunityGarden.php</link>
<description>Garden is located behind AHC softball field</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2013 10:36:34 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Community Education Offers Personal Enrichment Classes</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Aug14CEPersonalEnrichmentClasses.php</link>
<description>Classes meet on Saturdays this fall.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2013 11:23:51 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>New! Conflict Management and Negotiations Class Offered</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Aug15ConflictMgmtClass.php</link>
<description>One-day class meets Sept. 14 or Oct. 19</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2013 14:50:38 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Register Now for Hancock Bus Tour to Getty Center</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Aug14BusTrip2GettyCenter.php</link>
<description>Tour is Oct. 4.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2013 11:31:48 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Digital Photography Classes Offered in Lompoc and Solvang</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Aug7FallDigitalPhotoClasses.php</link>
<description>Fall classes are offered by Community Education.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2013 17:09:30 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Wide Variety of Online Classes Still Available for Fall Semester</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Aug7FallOnlineClasses2.php</link>
<description>More than 90 classes still available!</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2013 11:43:52 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>&quot;Dare to Dream&quot; Event to Feature Salvador Ortega-Ortiz</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Aug6Dare2DreamEvent.php</link>
<description>Free event - Aug. 10, 2013</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2013 10:28:33 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Learn Chinese Language in Community Education Classes</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Aug7FallChineseLanguageClass.php</link>
<description>Two classes are offered this fall.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2013 17:06:06 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>&quot;START&quot; Sessions Offered for New AHC Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Dec11START.php</link>
<description>START helps students succeed in college.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2013 09:24:16 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Hundreds of Spring Classes Offered in Santa Maria</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Dec12SMClasses.php</link>
<description>More than 790 semester-length classes are being offered.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2013 09:36:20 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Fall Registration Continues Through August 23</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Aug8FallRegDeadline.php</link>
<description>Classes begin Aug. 19.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2013 14:55:32 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Architecture Students Redesign Local Homeless Shelter</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Dec11ArchitectureProjectF13.php</link>
<description>Students recently presented the results of their semester-long project.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2013 15:12:32 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>College for Kids' Sewing Class Offers Fun Learning Opportunities</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Aug1CFKFallSewingClass.php</link>
<description>Class is offered this fall kids ages 9-12.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2013 10:05:05 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Early Childhood Studies Program Boasts 90 Percent Retention Rate...</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Aug1ECSProgram.php</link>
<description>...and helps students achieve their goals</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2013 10:28:19 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Fall Classes Provide Fun Learning Opportunities for Kids</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Aug15F13CFKClasses.php</link>
<description>Sewing, photography and dance classes are offered.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2013 14:52:54 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Are You Financially Ready for Retirement?</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Aug19F13RetirementPlanningClass.php</link>
<description>Class meets in September.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2013 11:07:54 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Bulldog Bow-WOW! Kicks Off Fall Semester</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Aug22F13BowWow.php</link>
<description>Free food! Free fun! Free info!</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2013 14:27:57 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>&quot;TAG&quot; - You're In!</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Aug29F13TAG-UCWorkshops.php</link>
<description>Complete a &quot;TAG&quot; to Ensure Transfer to One of Seven UC Campuses!</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2013 10:50:31 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Learn How to Become an Auto Wholesale Dealer</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Aug20F13AutoWholesaleDealerClass.php</link>
<description>Class meets Oct. 9 and 10.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2013 13:56:16 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Learn How and Why We Need to Help the Bees</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Aug21F13BeekeepingClass.php</link>
<description>Beekeeping class offered in September</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2013 12:33:50 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Wide Variety of Summer Classes Still Available at Santa Maria Campus</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Jun5SMClasses2.php</link>
<description>More than 100 classe are still open!</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:35:23 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock Hosting Free Orientation for Solar Electric Installations</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Jun6ETC_SolarElectricSystemInstall.php</link>
<description>Course offered by GRID Alternatives.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:26:13 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Summer Kids Classes Offered at Hancock College</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Jun5_CFKSummerClasses.php</link>
<description>Learn art, dance, sewing, rocketry and more!</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:54:37 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Summer Credit Classes Still Available in the Lompoc Valley</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Jun5LVClasses2.php</link>
<description>More than 30 are still open.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:40:29 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Share Your Creative Writing with Others</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Jun7CreativeWritingInSpanish.php</link>
<description>New class!</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:57:39 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Summer Online Classes Still Available</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Jun6SummerOnlineClasses2.php</link>
<description>Classes begin June 17.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:32:31 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Transfer Acceptance Rate to Cal Poly, SLO, Highest in Region for 12th Year in a Row</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Jun6TransferRatesFall2013.php</link>
<description>Nearly 60 percent of applicants were accepted.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:02:50 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Registration for Fall Classes Under Way</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Jun24FallRegUnderWay.php</link>
<description>More than 1,000 credit classes available!</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2013 10:53:50 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock Students Take off for Prestigious Summer Internships</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Jun24MESASummerInternships.php</link>
<description>Cornell and Stanford are among summer destinations.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2013 12:05:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Fall Class Focuses on Young Children With Special Needs</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Jun20ECSSpecialNeedsClass.php</link>
<description>Class begins Aug. 19.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2013 15:31:22 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Options for Busy Students: Short-Term, Eight-Week and Saturday-Only Classes Offered This Fall</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Jun20FallShortTermClasses.php</link>
<description>These classes cover a wide variety of subjects.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2013 15:27:37 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Learn About Bees, Beekeeping, and Save the Environment</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Jun4BeekeepingClass_Summer.php</link>
<description>Honeybee pollination is critical to our food supply.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:41:08 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Orientation Required for New Hancock Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Jun4NSO.php</link>
<description>for new summer and fall students</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:27:04 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Community Education Offers Classes This Fall in the Lompoc Valley</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Jun26F13CELVClasses.php</link>
<description>Courses inlcude GED preparation, clothing construction, art and more.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2013 15:31:24 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Community Education Classes Offered This Fall in the Santa Ynez Valley</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Jun26F13CESYVClasses.php</link>
<description>Courses include art, ESL, quilting, compuers and more.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2013 15:28:21 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>New Hancock President Now on Board</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013July10NewPresidentArrives.php</link>
<description>Dr. Walthers' first day on the job was July 8.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2013 13:31:37 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>AHC Children's Center Now Accepting Applications</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013July16ChildrensCenterOpenings.php</link>
<description>for infants and toddlers 3 months to 5 years old</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2013 12:24:04 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Children's Center Lab School Sponsoring Barbecue Fundraiser</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Jul1ChildrensCenterBBQFundraiser.php</link>
<description>July 13 - mark your calendar!</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2013 08:52:07 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>AHC Receives Full Accreditation Reaffirmation</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Jul8AccreditationReaffirmed.php</link>
<description>Official notification was received July 3.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2013 15:56:09 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Hundreds of Fall Classes Still Available in Santa Maria</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013July30SMClasses2.php</link>
<description>More than 400 classes are still open.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2013 09:19:02 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>More than 70 Fall Classes Still Available in the Lompoc Valley</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013July31FallLVClasses2.php</link>
<description>Classes are offered at both the LVC and VAFB Center.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2013 09:55:06 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>New Student Leaders Find Their Paths at Hancock</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013July17NewStudentLeaders.php</link>
<description>New ASBG President and Student Trustee Named</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2013 12:15:24 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Air Emissions Regulation Classes for Business and Industry Offered at Lompoc Valley Center</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013July23CARBClassesAug2013.php</link>
<description>The classes are taught by the Air Resources Board.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2013 09:02:38 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Spring 2013 Honors Lists Announced</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Jul15Spring2013HonorsList.php</link>
<description>More than 650 named to deans and special honors list.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2013 10:50:06 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Hundreds of Fall Classes Offered in Santa Maria</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Jun14FallSMClasses.php</link>
<description>Registration begins June 24.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:07:50 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Summertime Four-Day Workweek Begins June 17</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Jun14FourDayWorkWeek.php</link>
<description>The college will be closed for seven Fridays.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:52:19 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Kids Can Learn Spanish in Summer Class</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Jun13CFKSpanishClass.php</link>
<description>Class meets July 9-Aug. 1</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:12:31 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Fall Registration Begins June 24</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Jun13FallRegBeginning.php</link>
<description>Check your registration status today!</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:44:31 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Wide Variety of Online Classes Offered for Fall Semester</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Jun19FallOnlineClasses.php</link>
<description>Choose from more than 150 online classes!</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:10:32 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock Offering Credit Classes This Fall in the Santa Ynez Valley</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Jun19FallSYVClasses.php</link>
<description>Fall registration begins June 24.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:06:18 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Fall Credit Classes Offered in the Lompoc Valley</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Jun17FallLVClasses.php</link>
<description>Registration begins June 24 for all fall credit classes.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:10:37 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Free Diesel Emissions Regulations Class Hosted by AHC's Lompoc Valley Center</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Jun19DieselEmissionsRegulationsClass.php</link>
<description>Offered by the California Air Resources Board</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:02:17 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>AHC Wins Awards for Design and Advertising</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Jun11CCPROAwards2013.php</link>
<description>PA DIrector Named ALL PRO</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:35:54 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Still Time to Enroll in College for Kids Summer Classes</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Jun11CFKClassesStillAvailable.php</link>
<description>Choose from art, dance, sewing, rocketry, cooking and more!</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:40:26 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Credit Classes Offered This Fall in the Santa Ynez Valley</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013July31FallSYVClasses2.php</link>
<description>Classes are held at the Solvang Center and SYVUHS.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2013 09:58:20 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock Offers Summer Science Classes for Kids</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Jun10CFKSummerScienceClasses.php</link>
<description>Classes offered in Santa Maria and at VAFB</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:49:56 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Summer Registration Deadline is June 21</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Jun12SummerRegDeadline.php</link>
<description>Classes begin June 17.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:10:43 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>AHC Baseball Players Move on to Professional Baseball Careers</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Jun13BaseballDraftees.php</link>
<description>Seven former Bulldogs are now playing pro ball.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:36:35 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Commencement Video </title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Jun12CommencementWrap.php</link>
<description>Congratulations, graduates!</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:12:45 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Financial Aid is Available for Fall Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Jun12FinancialAid4Fall.php</link>
<description>Fall registration begins June 24.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:07:33 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>&quot;Brought to Life&quot; Features Artworks Inspired by the Beauty of the Human Form</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Oct28ArtExhibitBrought2Life.php</link>
<description>Artist reception is Oct. 28, 6 to 8 p.m.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2013 10:51:08 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>New Building A is Now Open!</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Oct28NewBldgAOpen.php</link>
<description>It is located just east of the Student Center.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2013 10:30:15 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Register Now to Learn How to Manage a Nonprofit Organization</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Oct23Into2NonprofitMgmt2.php</link>
<description>Class meets Nov. 5-21</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2013 11:27:41 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Deadline Extended to File Petition for Fall Degree and/or Certificate</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Oct24DeadlineXtended4DegreesPetitions.php</link>
<description>New deadline is Oct. 31.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2013 10:44:18 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Tibetan Monks to Create Sand Mandala at AHC Oct. 15-18</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Oct9TibetanMonksVisit.php</link>
<description>Opening ceremony is 10 a.m. Oct. 15.  (NOTE: There will NOT be a caravan from AHC to the Santa Maria Levee Trail on Friday, Oct. 18. The monks' visit will end at 3 p.m. at the gallery.)</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2013 10:37:44 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>AHC Offers One-Day Work Zone Safety Training</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Oct7ETCWorkZoneTrafficSafety.php</link>
<description>Includes Cal/OSHA-compliant flagger training</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2013 11:10:13 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>AHC Singers to Perform with San Luis Chamber Orchestra</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Oct7VocalConcert.php</link>
<description>Two concerts coming in November.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2013 11:22:15 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Sixty-nine Additional Spring Classes Offered in the Lompoc Valley</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Nov8S14LVClasses.php</link>
<description>Plus: All public safety training classes  now offered at the LVC</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2013 10:12:02 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Spring 2014 Class Schedule Now Online</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Nov8S14ScheduleOnline.php</link>
<description>Registration begins Nov. 18.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2013 15:45:09 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Early Childhood Studies Course Teaches Administrator Responsibilities</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Nov5ECS321Promo.php</link>
<description>Class meets Nov. 22-23 and Dec. 6-7.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2013 09:03:45 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>AHC Scholarship Deadline is November 12</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Nov5ScholarshipAppDeadline.php</link>
<description>Applications are due by 3 p.m.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2013 09:10:31 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Former Migrant Worker Turned Motivational Speaker to Appear at AHC</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Oct18RaulLomeliPresentation.php</link>
<description>The event is free and open to the public.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2013 11:08:36 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>University Bound? Get the Answers at Transfer Day</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Oct22TransferDay13.php</link>
<description>Nov. 5, Santa Maria campus</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2013 11:10:35 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Some Temporary Student Service Disruptions Expected as Offices Move into New Buildings</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Oct16NR-SSDisruptionsDue2Moving.php</link>
<description>First phase of move is Oct. 22-25.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2013 15:26:58 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Book Sale at Hancock Bookstore to Benefit Children's Center</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Oct17ChildrensBookSale.php</link>
<description>Proceeds will benefit the Children's Center Lab.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2013 08:54:30 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>&quot;Classic Inspirations&quot; Exhibit on Display in Foxworthy Gallery</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Sep4ArtExhibitKDoe.php</link>
<description>By artist and instructor Kris Doe; exhibit continues through Oct. 10.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2013 11:01:18 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Bulldog Football Goes Live Saturday!</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Sep4FootballLiveBroadcasts.php</link>
<description>Can't be there in person? Listen to live play-by-play!</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2013 16:46:10 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Pops Concert is October 5</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Sep20ConcertBandOct5.php</link>
<description>Presented by the AHC Concert Band</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2013 11:44:53 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>AHC Awarded Federal Grant to Help Military-Connected Students With Childcare</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Sep30CCAMPISGrant.php</link>
<description>A four-year, $400,000 grant has been awarded to AHC.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2013 11:06:12 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>With New Demonstrations, Friday Night Science Promises to Deliver a &quot;Physics Phrenzy&quot;</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Apr10FridayNightScience.php</link>
<description>A boneyard of real skeletons, fireworks and more!</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2014 10:16:33 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Jazz Ensemble Presents Spring Concert May 4</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Apr10JazzConcertMay4.php</link>
<description>Unity Chapel of Light, Orcutt</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2014 11:39:40 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>LVC Bulldog Bow-WOW! is September 11</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Sep6BowWowLVC.php</link>
<description>Free event for all fall students!</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2013 12:14:03 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Launch A Prosperous Career In Environmental Health And Safety At Hancock In The Spring 2015 Semester</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014.php</link>
<description>Classes take place at the Public Safety Training Complex in Lompoc</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2014 09:13:03 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>New to iPAD? Learn Everything You Need to Know</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Sep13F13iPadClasses.php</link>
<description>Two new classes offered!</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2013 11:20:08 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Learn How to Become an Auto Wholesale Dealer</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Sep16F13AutoWholesaleDealerClass2.php</link>
<description>Register now - class meets Oct. 9 and 10.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2013 11:05:03 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>USDA Food Program Available at Children's Center</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Sep13ChildrensCenterFoodProgram.php</link>
<description>AHC Children's Center participates in the program.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2013 11:37:43 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>&quot;Intro to Nonprofit Management&quot; Offered</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Sep18Intro2NonprofitMgmt.php</link>
<description>Class begins Nov. 5</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2013 10:51:58 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Learn How to Become a California Notary Public</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Sep18NotaryPublicClass.php</link>
<description>One-day class meets Oct. 19</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2013 10:48:45 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Low-Impact Aerobic Class Promotes Senior Health</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Sep16F13SeniorAerobicsClass.php</link>
<description>Class meets twice a week Oct. 15-Dec. 5</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2013 11:02:24 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>AHC Scholarship Applications Now Available</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Sep16ScholarshipSeasonOpens.php</link>
<description>Apply now! Deadline is Nov. 12.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2013 11:07:48 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>CONSTRUCTION ALERT: Some Santa Maria Campus Parking Lots Will be Closed Effective May 28</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013May24ConstructionAlert.php</link>
<description>See construction map for clarification.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 15:24:13 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>AHC Foundation Awards More Than $307,000 in Scholarship Funds</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013May24ScholarshipAwards.php</link>
<description>44th Annual Banquet was held May 23</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 12:23:32 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Changes to Course Repeatability May Affect Hancock Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013May23CourseRepeatability.php</link>
<description>Attention students!</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 12:06:11 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>AHC's 92nd Commencement Honors More Than 700 Graduates</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013May24Commencement.php</link>
<description>749 graduates earned 1,016 degrees</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 16:36:35 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Coach Tyson Aye to Take Over Men's Basketball Program</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013May29NewMensBasketballCoachNamed.php</link>
<description>He comes to AHC from Imperial Valley.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2013 10:41:00 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>AHC Bids Farewell to Retiring Employees</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013May17RetireesEtAl.php</link>
<description>also recognized were newly-tenured faculty and others</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 09:49:53 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>AHC Scholarship Event a Johnson Family Giving Tradition</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013May22JohnsonFamilyDonations.php</link>
<description>Donations are from the Blaine Johnson Memorial Foundation.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 15:24:46 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Kevin Walthers, Ph.D., Appointed New Superintendent/President at Allan Hancock College</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013May22NewPresidentNamed.php</link>
<description>He will begin his new duties July 8.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 09:48:06 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>AHC to Broadcast 2013 Commencement Ceremony Live</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013May21LiveStreamingOfCeremony.php</link>
<description>View video on the college website.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 15:34:04 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Jazz Ensemble to Perform Dec. 8</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Nov20JazzBandConcertDec8.php</link>
<description>Concert will feature Bob Osborn on alto sax.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2013 12:11:55 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Paralegal Studies Info Session is Dec. 2 at LVC</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Nov21ParalegalStudiesInfoSession.php</link>
<description>Introductory paralegal course being offered in January at the LVC</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2013 12:58:01 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Easy Online Tool Helps Hancock Students See Their Future Earning Potential</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Nov18SalarySurfer.php</link>
<description>&quot;Salary Surfer&quot; displays incomes by profession.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2013 09:49:46 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>AHC Concert Band Performance to Feature Tribute to Veterans</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Nov1ConcertBandNov9.php</link>
<description>Nov. 9 in Santa Maria</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2013 10:36:48 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Register Now for Spring Community Education Classes</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Nov25S14CERegistration.php</link>
<description>Classes begin Jan. 21, 2014.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2013 15:13:12 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Library Unveils National Exhibit on Islamic Culture</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Nov27LibraryExhibitIslamicCulture.php</link>
<description>Santa Maria campus library hosts Islamic art and architecture exhibit</description>
<author></author>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2013 13:26:53 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Wall Street Analysis Confirms Solid AHC Financial Management</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Nov25BondRatingUpdate.php</link>
<description>The most recent bonds were sold Nov. 21.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2013 15:40:59 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Track Now Open</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Nov25NewTrackOpens4Use.php</link>
<description>Members of the public may use it during posted hours.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2013 11:36:17 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Congratulations, Graduates!</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013May30CommencementVideo_Photos.php</link>
<description>Video </description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2013 08:37:31 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Annual Holiday Pottery Sale Answers Shopping List Questions</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Nov18HolidayPotterySale.php</link>
<description>Shop Dec. 6 and 7.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2013 10:56:31 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Registration Under Way for Spring 2014 Credit Classes</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2013Nov18S14RegUnderWay.php</link>
<description>Priority registration under way; open registration begins Nov. 23.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2013 16:42:49 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Offering Hundreds of Classes in Santa Maria</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Dec1HundredsClassesSM.php</link>
<description>Register now through Jan. 19</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2014 14:47:31 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Online Classes Are Popular Choice For Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Dec1OnlineClasses.php</link>
<description>Accounting, art, sociology and more!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2014 14:52:39 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock Receives $100,000 Grant To Enhance Internship Program</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Dec23Marcled.php</link>
<description>College to create a Cooperate Work Experience internship program</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2014 10:40:10 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Spring Schedule At A Glance Available In Five Cities Area</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Dec5SchedAtAGlance.php</link>
<description>Register now!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2014 14:17:32 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Offers Spring Classes In The Santa Ynez Valley</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Dec1SpringClassesSYV.php</link>
<description>Many classes available to qualified high school juniors and seniors</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2014 14:58:12 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock Vice President Of Academic Affairs Luis Sanchez Named President Of Moorpark College</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Dec23LuisSanchez.php</link>
<description>Sanchez started working at Hancock in July 2011</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2014 14:22:39 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Spring Fast Track Classes Offer College At The Speed Of Life!</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Dec10FastTrack.php</link>
<description>More than 75 classes available</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2014 09:30:14 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock's Law Enforcement Academy Graduates 24 Cadets As Part Of Class #107</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Dec11LawEnforcementGrad.php</link>
<description>Nearly all graduates have been hired on with Central Coast law enforcement agencies</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
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<title>Digital Photography Classes Offered in Lompoc and Solvang</title>
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<description>All camera formats are welcome!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2014 15:32:04 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>What Are You Doing Saturday? How About Going To College?</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Dec15SaturdayClasses.php</link>
<description>Classes offered at Santa Maria campus and Lompoc Valley Center</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2014 10:59:54 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Record Number Of Agribusiness Courses Offered In The Spring, Including Three New Classes</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Dec16AgbizClasses.php</link>
<description>Course topics range from vines to wines and beyond</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2014 12:22:01 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Transfer Acceptance Rate to Cal Poly, SLO, Highest In Region For 13th Year In A Row</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Dec12TransferRates.php</link>
<description>Nearly 54 percent of Hancock students who applied to Cal Poly for fall 2014 were accepted</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2014 15:56:00 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>President And Professor: Walthers To Return To Classroom, Teach Political Science Class In Spring Semester</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Dec12WalthersToTeach.php</link>
<description>The 17-week class starts Jan. 26</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2014 11:22:35 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock Instructor Receives State Award for Professional Service</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Feb20PaulLeSage.php</link>
<description>Paul LeSage honored for his 50-plus years of service.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2014 11:26:29 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Dance Spectrum Features New Guest Choreographer</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Feb21DanceSpectrum.php</link>
<description>Tamarr Paul brings 20 years of experience to annual spring concert</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2014 11:17:38 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Softball Team's Home Stand Moved to Hagerman Sports Complex</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Feb17SoftballConstruction.php</link>
<description>While the softball field is being renovated, home games will move to local sports complex.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2014 14:34:20 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>ExxonMobil Donations Fuel Hancock MESA Students Toward Degrees</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Feb20Mesa-ExxonMobilDonations.php</link>
<description>Students continue to benefit from company's ongoing support.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2014 11:15:00 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Men's Basketball Receives Bid to Regional Playoffs</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Feb25MnsBsktballTeam2Playoffs.php</link>
<description>Opens playoffs on Feb. 26 at San Diego City College.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2014 16:25:39 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Two Hancock Student Films to be Screened at SLOIFF</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Feb25StudentFilmsAtSLOIFF.php</link>
<description>The 20th annual SLOIFF runs March 5-9.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2014 15:59:26 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Fine Arts Instructor Marti Fast to be Honored by Santa Maria Arts Council</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Feb21MFast2014CouncilHonorees.php</link>
<description>She is the 2014 Arts Showcase Honoree.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2014 11:52:03 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Concert Band Performance is March 16</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Feb24ConcertBandMar16.php</link>
<description>The concert will feature music from around the world.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2014 09:51:10 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>ESL Classes Start Earlier Next January</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014December15ESLClassesCE.php</link>
<description>Free classes begin Jan. 12</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2014 13:21:17 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock Teams Up With Toys For Tots For Annual Lady Bulldog Classic Dec. 11-13, Tournament Opens This Thursday</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Dec8LadyBulldogs.php</link>
<description>Bring an unwrapped toy worth $10, get $15 tournament pass for free!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2014 15:09:31 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Financial Aid Helps Allan Hancock College Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Dec9FinancialAid.php</link>
<description>Application process is quick and easy</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2014 10:48:55 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Workshops Offer Outdoor Photography Experience</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Feb12PhotoWorkshops.php</link>
<description>Choices include Oso Flaco, a local winery and La Purisima Mission.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2014 12:13:20 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Learn How to Use Social Media for Your Business</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Feb12SocialMedia4Business.php</link>
<description>Promote your business and gain new customers!</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2014 12:10:33 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Fall 2014 Parking Permits Required Beginning Monday, August 18</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014FallParkingPermits.php</link>
<description>Parking permits available for purchase online</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2014 13:41:25 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock to Host Third Annual Coaches vs. Cancer Event</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Feb12CoachesVsCancer.php</link>
<description>It's staff against students on Feb. 19!</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2014 09:36:43 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Annual Fine Arts Faculty Exhibit Extended Through May 21</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Apr18FacultyExhibitExtended.php</link>
<description>The exhibit is free and open to the public.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2014 12:18:50 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Wells Fargo Bank Donates $5,000 to Hancock's STEM Endowment</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Apr1WellsFargoDonation2STEM.php</link>
<description>A STEM Open House is planned for April 16.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2014 14:10:53 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Taking a Summer Class?  Start with &quot;START&quot;</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Apr17SummerSTART.php</link>
<description>START is available in Santa Maria and at the LVC.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2014 16:39:15 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>AHC Concert Band Presents Its Spring Concert May 10</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Apr18ConcertBandMay10.php</link>
<description>7:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, Santa Maria</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2014 11:25:58 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>AHC Seeks New Vice President for Student Services</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Apr23VPSSRecruitment.php</link>
<description>Application deadline is May 1</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2014 11:14:19 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Credit Classes Offered This Summer in the Lompoc Valley</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Apr28SummerLVClasses.php</link>
<description>Additional classes offered in Santa Maria and online.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2014 10:56:18 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Wide Variety of Summer Classes Offered in Santa Maria</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Apr21SummerSMClasses.php</link>
<description>Summer registration begins April 28.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2014 10:15:25 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Community Input Sought for 10-Year College Plan</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Apr23MasterPlanCommunityForums.php</link>
<description>Two forums are being held May 1.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2014 11:09:28 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Students Showcase Elecronic Music at &quot;Soundscapes&quot; Concert</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Apr14Soundscapes2014.php</link>
<description>May 9, 7 p.m., The Forum (C-40)</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2014 12:20:20 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Registration Begins April 28 for Summer 2014 Credit Classes</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Apr14SummerRegBegins.php</link>
<description>More than 300 summer classes are offered.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2014 13:02:58 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock to Host On-Campus Faculty Recital on May 4</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Apr11FacultyRecitalMay4.php</link>
<description>The performance will highlight masterpieces by Brahms.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2014 14:13:41 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Financial Aid Helps Hancock Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Apr11SummerRegFinancialAid.php</link>
<description>A variety of aid is available to eligible students.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2014 15:25:13 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Free Air Emissions Compliance Classes Offered at Lompoc Valley Center</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Apr16ETC_CARBClassesMay14.php</link>
<description>Taught by the Air Resources Board, the classes are for business and industry.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2014 10:51:34 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>New Hancock Students: Complete Three Steps to Receive Priority Registration for Fall 2014</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Apr16PriorityRegRqmts4NewStudents.php</link>
<description>Complete START, new student orientation and academic advising workshop.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2014 11:45:08 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>AHC Singers Spring Concert Celebrates Spanish and Latino Composers</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Apr15SpringVocalConcerts.php</link>
<description>Performances set for Guadalupe and Santa Maria.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2014 10:36:23 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock Celebrates Two New Buildings with Flash Mob During Grand Opening</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Apr16BldgsA-BGrandOpening.php</link>
<description>New buildings are the welcoming &quot;front door&quot; to campus.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2014 14:13:30 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Wide Variety of Online Classes Still Available for Fall Semester</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Aug13OnlineClassesStillAvailable.php</link>
<description>Online classes remain a popular choice for college students</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2014 15:28:07 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Credit Classes Offered This Fall in Santa Ynez Valley</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Aug12SYV.php</link>
<description>Beginning Guitar, American Goverment among classes available!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2014 16:42:35 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock Offers Citizenship Classes in Santa Maria and Lompoc</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Aug13CitizenshipClassesCE.php</link>
<description>Enroll now for free preparation classes</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2014 16:47:25 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Register now for Community Education classes</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Aug5CEReg.php</link>
<description>Fall registration now open</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2014 16:53:00 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Fall Online Registration Continues</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Aug5RegContinues.php</link>
<description>Hundreds of classes still available</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2014 10:22:12 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>New Hancock Students Must Complete Three Steps By May 12 To Receive Priority Registration For Fall 2015, Including New Online Orientation</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Apr3NSOAAWRelease.php</link>
<description>The college is offering an online orientation for the first time this year</description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2015 13:14:15 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Youth Dancers Present Magical Moments </title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Apr7MagicalMoments.php</link>
<description>Performances are April 26 and 27.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2014 12:01:56 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Summer Registration Now Under Way</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Apr28SummerRegUnderWay.php</link>
<description>Classes begin June 16.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2014 11:23:04 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Get In, Get Done - Fast - This Summer at Allan Hancock College</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Apr29Summer4WkClasses.php</link>
<description>Four-week classes have just been added to the summer schedule.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2014 16:03:56 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Learn How to Make Wine in New State-of-the-Art Facility</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Aug12AgribusinessClasses.php</link>
<description>Hands-on learning experience at new facility</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2014 15:09:06 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Fall Credit Classes Still Available in the Lompoc Valley</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Aug12LVRegAvail.php</link>
<description>Registration continues through August 17</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2014 16:14:38 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Donation to Hancock From Local Car Club Fuels 10 Scholarships</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Apr8FordCarClubDonation.php</link>
<description>The Model A Ford Club donated $5,500.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2014 10:51:37 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Summer Class Schedule Now Online</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Apr8SummerScheduleAvailable.php</link>
<description>Register early for the classes you need!</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2014 10:33:21 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Increase Typing Speed in Six Weeks This Summer at Hancock</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jun10SummerKeyboardingClasses.php</link>
<description>Six- and eight-week classes offered.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2014 17:28:20 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Fall Class Schedule Online Now</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jun19FallScheduleOnline.php</link>
<description>Registration begins June 30.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2014 16:03:29 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock Launches Online Manufacturing Safety Course for Employers and Employees</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jul7ManufacturingSafetyClass.php</link>
<description>Earn industry-recognized safety certification.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2014 16:20:49 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Early Childhood Studies Classes Enhance All Career Options</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jun10SummerECSClasses.php</link>
<description>Eight ECS classes offered this summer.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2014 17:17:38 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock EMT Grad to Appear in Hit ABC Show</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jun23GradHugoRazoTVShow.php</link>
<description>Season debuts June 26.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2014 11:02:05 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Board of Trustees Approves Nohemy Ornelas As New Vice President of Student Services</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jun23NohemyOrnelas.php</link>
<description>Ornelas will begin July 14.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2014 11:51:08 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Kids Learn About the Cosmos in Summer Classes</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jun20CFKAstronomyClasses.php</link>
<description>Classes meet July 12 and July 19.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2014 09:45:56 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Fall Registration Begins June 30</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jun23FallRegBeginning.php</link>
<description>Classes begin Aug. 18.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2014 11:41:49 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Support Hancock Athletics at 13th Annual Joe White Memorial Dinner </title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jul21JoeWhiteDinner.php</link>
<description>Unique auction items will be available!</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2014 14:18:34 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Adult Education Focus of Recent Hancock Summit</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jul22AB86Summit.php</link>
<description>Summit part of implementation of AB 86</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2014 11:04:26 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Options for Busy Students: Short-Term, Eight-Week </title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jul14FallShortTermClasses.php</link>
<description>All are offered this fall.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2014 12:19:28 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Auditions Being Held for &quot;Dimensions in Dance&quot;</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jul17DimensionsInDanceAuditions.php</link>
<description>Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2014 11:51:14 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Hundreds of Fall Classes Offered in Santa Maria</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jul3FallSMClasses.php</link>
<description>Registration is under way for fall credit classes.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2014 10:43:36 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock Offerings in the Valley Include Wine Tasting, History and More</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jul3FallSYVClasses.php</link>
<description>Classes begin the week of Aug. 18.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2014 10:40:14 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock to Host &quot;Community Day&quot; Open House at Public Safety Training Complex on August 2</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jul23PSTCCommunityDay.php</link>
<description>Free and fun for the whole family!</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2014 09:17:12 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>More than 150 Fall Credit Classes Offered in the Lompoc Valley</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jul3FallLVClasses.php</link>
<description>Classes offered at both the LVC and VAFB Center</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2014 10:39:22 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>More Than 50 Summer Online Classes Still Available</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jun5OnlineClasses2.php</link>
<description>Classes begin June 16.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2014 10:39:01 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Learn Vineyard Management Practices From a Wine Industry Leader</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jun5SummerAgbus.php</link>
<description>Two viticulture operations courses offered this summer.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2014 15:51:48 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Summer Classes Still Available in Lompoc Valley</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jun4LVClasses2.php</link>
<description>Choose from more than 30 classes.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2014 10:32:36 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Get a Jump on Fall - Take a Summer Class at AHC</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jun4SMClasses2.php</link>
<description>More than 100 classes still available at the Santa Maria campus.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2014 10:30:33 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Native Son Francisco Jimenez to Speak at Hancock College</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Mar14CANHostsFJimenez.php</link>
<description>Hancock's CAN program hosting Dr. Jimenez on March 28.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2014 10:24:36 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Named One of Top 150 in the Country</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Mar17AHCTop150.php</link>
<description>Hancock has twice been selected as a top college.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2014 16:29:57 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Short-Term Online Classes Begin March 24</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Mar10T4OnlineClasses.php</link>
<description>Eighteen classes are still available.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2014 09:59:58 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home,library</topics>
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<title>Hancock Student Film Wins Award at SLOIFF</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Mar13StudentFilmWinsAward.php</link>
<description>&quot;After Dusk&quot;  named best narrative short film.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2014 12:02:33 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Offers Citizenship Class in Lompoc</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jun2CitizenshipClass.php</link>
<description>Class begins June 16.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2014 10:27:36 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Orientation Recommended for New Summer Students; Required for New Fall Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jun2NSO.php</link>
<description>Fall students must complete an orientation if they want priority registration.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2014 12:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Announces Spring 2014 Honors List</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jun25S14HonorsList.php</link>
<description>Nearly 700 students earned honors.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2014 11:13:36 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Kids Get Creative in Art Classes</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jun26CFKArtClasses.php</link>
<description>Two classes offered this summer.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2014 14:34:26 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Financial Aid Available for Hancock Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jun30FinancialAidAvailable.php</link>
<description>Don't let college costs get in the way of your future!</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2014 16:48:40 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Summer Classes Help Break in Hancock's New Industrial Technology Building</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jun30ITUpdate.php</link>
<description>Two summer classes are under way; two more begin in July.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2014 16:54:46 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Kids Can Learn Spanish in Summer Class</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jun30CFKSpanishClass.php</link>
<description>The class meets July 14-24</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2014 16:45:47 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Registration for Fall Classes Now Under Way</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jun30FallRegUnderWay.php</link>
<description>Classes begin Aug. 18.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2014 09:43:52 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Get Free Cash for College!</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jan13Cash4College2014.php</link>
<description>Attend a free workshop to complete the application process.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2014 16:08:19 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Inaugural Women's Swim Team Making Waves at Hancock</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jan14WomensSwimTeam.php</link>
<description>&quot;It's so exciting to start a program from scratch,&quot; said head coach Mike Ashmore.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2014 11:29:31 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Early Childhood Studies Classes Added at Lompoc Valley Center</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jan10S14ECSPromo.php</link>
<description>Other ECS classes are being offered at the Santa Maria campus.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2014 09:50:37 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Lights, Camera, Action for Fine Arts Department in 2014</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jan10S14FineArtsClasses.php</link>
<description>Variety of film and video production classes are being offered, along with other classes in art, sculpture, ceramics and more.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2014 09:40:16 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Chinese Language </title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jan17S14ChineseLanguageCultureClasses.php</link>
<description>Expand your knowledge of Mandarin Chinese - register now!</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2014 15:36:04 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Dance Classes for Youth Begin Soon</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jan17S14YouthDanceClasses.php</link>
<description>Register now for spring College for Kids youth dance classes!</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2014 15:37:01 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Building A Closure Planned for Friday Morning, Jan. 17</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jan15BldgAJan17Closure.php</link>
<description>The offices will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2014 10:39:53 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Spring 2014 Community News Now Available</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jan15CNT_S14.php</link>
<description>It includes the 2012-13 Annual Report.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2014 10:54:22 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Community Education Offers Free Film Appreciation Class</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Feb4FilmAppreciationClass.php</link>
<description>Film screenings begin Feb. 28.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2014 09:27:50 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Business Conference Features Success Strategies for Entrepreneurs</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Feb4MIYBConference.php</link>
<description>Day-long event is set for Feb. 22.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2014 11:20:09 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Short-Term Classes Offered in March, April and May</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Feb28ShortTermClasses.php</link>
<description>Classes last one day to eight weeks.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2014 08:48:13 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Offers Bus Trip to Los Angeles Fashion District</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Feb4BusTrip2LAFashionDistrict.php</link>
<description>Trip is April 25; register by March 25.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2014 09:22:19 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Take the Path to Well-being in New Community Education Class</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Feb5Path2WellBeing.php</link>
<description>Register now for March class.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2014 12:22:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,library</topics>
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<title>Learn About Beekeeping in Community Education Classes</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Feb5BeekeepingClasses.php</link>
<description>Both introductory and intermediate classes are offered.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2014 09:09:18 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Say Ol� to Folklorico!</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Feb5FolkloricoAuditions.php</link>
<description>Open auditions will be held Feb. 13.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2014 11:34:51 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Earn Career Certificate in Floral Design</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jan30FloralDesignClasses.php</link>
<description>Three different classes are being offered.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2014 11:18:48 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Apply Now for 2014-15 Registered Veterinary Technician Program</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jan30RegVetTechProgram.php</link>
<description>The next two-semester program begins fall 2014.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2014 10:56:01 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Two $10,000 Law Enforcement Scholarships Available</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jan29ONeillScholarships.php</link>
<description>The deadline to apply is March 21.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2014 10:49:50 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Fall 2013 Honors List Announced</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jan30F13DeansList.php</link>
<description>More than 650 students made the list!</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2014 12:28:21 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Poised to Hire Billy Vinnedge as Men's Soccer Head Coach</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jan8NewMSoccerCoach.php</link>
<description>The action is pending approval from the board.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2014 11:33:31 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Long-Time Cal Poly Professor Joins Hancock's Agribusiness Department</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jan9NewAgbusClasses.php</link>
<description>Three new agribusiness courses are being offered this spring.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2014 10:08:59 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Lights, Camera, Action: Four Hancock Students Compete at Santa Barbara International Film Festival</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jan31FilmStudentsCompeteAtSBIFF.php</link>
<description>The event features 10 student teams.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2014 15:57:14 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Long-Term Care: No One Wants to Talk About It</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jan31LongTermCare.php</link>
<description>Explore the myths and reality of long-term care in this new class.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2014 15:45:50 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Learn How to Fully Use Your Digital Camera</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jan23DigitalPhotoClasses.php</link>
<description>Classes are offered in Santa Maria, Lompoc and Solvang.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2014 14:29:40 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Are You the Perfect Fit for This Class?</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jan23PatternFitting_Alterations.php</link>
<description>Learn to fit and alter patterns.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2014 12:31:14 -0800</pubDate>

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<title>GED Classes Available Through Community Education</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jan21GEDPrepClasses.php</link>
<description>Registration is still available; classes begin Jan. 21 and 22.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2014 11:10:58 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Kids' Science Classes Offer Great Learning Opportunities</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jan23CFKScienceClasses.php</link>
<description>Explore light waves, magnetism, aeronautics and more!</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2014 14:52:55 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Bulldog Bow-WOW! Kicks Off Spring Semester</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jan29BulldogBowWow.php</link>
<description>Events being held in Santa Maria and Lompoc</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2014 10:18:37 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Homeopathy Class Offers Ways to Promote Self-Healing</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jan29HomeopathyClass.php</link>
<description>Learn how your body can help you heal.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2014 11:21:52 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Annual Fine Arts Student Art Show Opens Jan. 27</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jan24ArtExhibit2014StudentShow.php</link>
<description>Artist reception is Feb. 6.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 10:45:13 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>New Parenting Classes Offered Through Community Education</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Jan24S14ParentingClasses.php</link>
<description>Classes meet Feb. 8 and March 8.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 11:47:33 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Offers&quot;START&quot; Sessions For New And Returning Hancock Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Nov24StartSessions.php</link>
<description>Testing available at Santa Maria campus and Lompoc Valley Center</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2014 16:50:55 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College To Perform Free Holiday Concert</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Nov25HolidayConcert.php</link>
<description>Band composed of nearly 80 musicians</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2014 09:24:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Holiday Pottery Sale Answers Shopping List Questions</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Nov14PotterySale.php</link>
<description>Hundreds of items available</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2014 10:08:52 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Registration Under Way For Spring 2015 Credit Classes</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Nov17RegUnderWay.php</link>
<description>Classes begin week of Jan. 20</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2014 11:50:38 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Spring 2015 Classes Offered In the Lompoc Valley</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Nov7SpringLompocClasses.php</link>
<description>Registration begins Nov. 17</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2014 15:42:56 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Youth Dancers Present: The Nutcracker</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014NutcrackerCE.php</link>
<description>College for Kids program marks 22nd year of performing holiday favorite</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2014 16:44:38 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Students In Guaranteed CSU Transfer Degree Program Increase Dramatically</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Nov25TransferDegrees.php</link>
<description>Thirteen associate degrees for transfer offered at Hancock</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2014 10:02:36 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>New Medical Assistant Certification Course Offered</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Nov5MedicalAssistantCourseCE.php</link>
<description>Topics include medical law, ethics, clinical skills and more</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 16:50:43 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Orientation Recommended for New Summer Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014May2SummerNSOsAndAAWs.php</link>
<description>Sessions are offered at Santa Maria campus and LVC</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2014 12:05:54 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Baseball Advances to Super Regionals</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014May5BaseballAdvances2SuperRegionals.php</link>
<description>Bulldogs play Orange Coast on May 9.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2014 10:00:33 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Record-Breaking $478,000 in Scholarships Awarded at Banquet</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014May22ScholarshipAwardsBanquet.php</link>
<description>Jesus Sanchez Receives Prestigious Marian Hancock Scholarship</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2014 12:05:20 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>College Moves to Summer Four-Day Work Week</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014May23FourDayWorkWeek.php</link>
<description>AHC will be closed Fridays beginning June 2.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2014 15:11:47 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Fashion Forward: Hancock Offers Fashion And Design This Spring</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Nov14FashionDesign.php</link>
<description>Learn the fundamentals of fashion and furnishings </description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2014 14:35:08 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>&quot;A Mindful Vision: The Legacy of Nat Fast&quot; Now on Display in Betteravia Gallery South</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014May5NFastExhibit.php</link>
<description>Presented by the Santa Barbara County Arts Commission</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2014 16:18:44 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>$37,500 Grant Will Fund Scholarships and Develop Curriculum for Certified Nursing Assistant Program</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014May6CNAGrant.php</link>
<description>Hancock was one of 19 programs statewide to receive this grant.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2014 16:46:19 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Fine Arts Faculty Exhibit Opens March 24</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014March21ArtExhibit_2014FacultyShow.php</link>
<description>Located in the Ann Foxworthy Gallery</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2014 10:02:54 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Winners of High School Welding Contest Announced</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014May13HSWeldingContestWinners.php</link>
<description>Righetti High School took the top prize.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2014 17:04:21 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock Partners With Amazon to Support Athletics Department</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Mar7AmazonSmileProgram.php</link>
<description>Support the Bulldogs! Click the gold link on the athletics website home page.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2014 12:01:31 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock Nursing Program Ranked One of Top 10 in the State</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Mar7LVNProgram.php</link>
<description>More than 97 percent passed the licensure exam in 2009-2013.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2014 11:42:56 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock Offers New Four-Week Lifeguarding Class This Summer</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014May14SummerLifeguardingClasses.php</link>
<description>Class begins July 13.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2014 16:16:45 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Fall Class Focuses on Young Chidren with Special Needs</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014May15ECSSpecialNeedsClass.php</link>
<description>The class begins Aug. 18.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2014 09:31:48 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Graduation Ceremony Planned to Recognize Noncredit Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014May13NoncreditGraduation.php</link>
<description>Event will be held Friday, May 16.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2014 12:12:43 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Record-Breaking $478,000 in Scholarships to be Awarded at Annual Banquet</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014May14ScholarshipPreview.php</link>
<description>Banquet is Thursday, May 22.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2014 10:33:02 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Launch Your Business in 54 Hours at Startup Weekend</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Mar27StartupWeekendSM.php</link>
<description>April 4-6 in Santa Maria</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2014 09:48:41 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Short-Term Classes Offered in the Lompoc Valley</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Mar4T4LVClasses.php</link>
<description>Classes are at the LVC and the VAFB Center.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2014 16:34:18 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Launches Mobile Website to Meet Students' Needs</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Mar17MobileWebsiteLaunched.php</link>
<description>Site features links to most popular web pages.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2014 11:07:02 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Launches DegreeWorks</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Mar25DegreeWorks.php</link>
<description>It's an online tool that helps students track their degree progress.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2014 14:22:15 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Short-Term Classes Offered in Santa Maria</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Mar5ShortTermSMClasses.php</link>
<description>Classes begin March 24 and later.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2014 09:39:14 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock Launches New Era of Learning at Vandenberg Air Force Base</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Mar6VAFBNewBaseEdBldg.php</link>
<description>AHC holds classes in the new Base Education Center.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2014 15:09:57 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Apply Now for 2014-15 Registered Veterinary Technician Program</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Mar5RegVetTech2.php</link>
<description>Application deadline is April 15.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2014 16:30:42 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Summer Online Classes Offer Students Flexibility and Convenience</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014May1SummerOnlineClasses.php</link>
<description>More than 100 online classes are offered this summer.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2014 16:43:16 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Community Education Classes Offered This Summer in Santa Ynez Valley</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014May1SummerSYVClasses.php</link>
<description>Classes are offered at the Solvang Center.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2014 16:29:45 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Homeopathy Class Offered in Solvang</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014May19SummerHomeopathyClass.php</link>
<description>Class begins in July.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2014 15:57:31 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Agribusiness Program Reaps Benefits of High-Tech Soil Moisture Equipment</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014May1SoilMoistureEquipmentDonation.php</link>
<description>Equipment, labor and materials are donated to program.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2014 16:39:53 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Professor's Book to be Published Next Month</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014May20MGarciaMartinezBook.php</link>
<description>Marc Garcia-Martinez's book is dedicated to his late father.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2014 15:56:30 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Honors Retiring Employees and Newly-Tenured Faculty</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014May22RetireesEtAl.php</link>
<description>Eight employees retired during the 2013-14 academic year.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2014 08:40:18 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Symposium Can Help You Become a Teacher</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014May1TeacherSeminar.php</link>
<description>Offered in conjunction with the University of La Verne.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2014 16:34:31 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock to Launch Evening Child Care During Summer Session</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014May20EveningChildCareService.php</link>
<description>Hours are Monday through Thursday, 5:45-9:15 p.m.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2014 09:27:45 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Help Save Our Bees! Learn How in Community Education Beekeeping Classes</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014May16BeekeepingClasses.php</link>
<description>Two classes are offered in July.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2014 15:30:34 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Summer Kids Classes Offered at AHC</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014May16CFKSummerClasses.php</link>
<description>Choose from dance, rocketry, Spanish, cooking and more!</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2014 14:30:12 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Original Children's Book Illustrations on Display in Special Exhibit at AHC Library</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014May15MadduxDorityExhibit.php</link>
<description>The exhibit is open to the public during regular library hours.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2014 11:41:12 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Register Now for Summer Community Education Classes</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014May15SummerCEClasses.php</link>
<description>Classes begin June 16.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2014 10:07:03 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Kids' Science Curiosity Takes Flight in Summer Classes</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014May19CFKScienceClasses.php</link>
<description>Topics include math, engineering, rocketry, astronomy and more.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2014 16:05:52 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Kids Can Learn Spanish in Summer Class</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014May19CFKSpanishClass.php</link>
<description>A Taste of Spanish is offered in July.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2014 16:00:43 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>AHC Commencement is Friday, May 23</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014May16CommencementAnnouncement.php</link>
<description>More than 850 students earned degrees in 2013-14.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2014 14:02:00 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Scones, Anyone? Learn to Create Fabulous Treats for Your Own Tea Parties</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014May16TeaPartiesClass.php</link>
<description>New summer class offered by Community Education.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2014 14:25:00 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Novel Written by Hancock Instructor Mark James Miller to be Published, Released in September</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Aug6RedTide.php</link>
<description>Book available online and in select stores Sept. 10</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2015 12:34:59 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Tryouts For New Winter Dance Program Dream Catcher Set for Aug. 22, Show Created by Hancock Instructor and Professional Dancer Jesus Solorio</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Aug5WinterDanceTryouts.php</link>
<description>Production inspired by choreographer's world travels</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2015 09:15:31 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Proudly Presents &quot;Earth Gowns&quot; Exhibit From Aug. 19-Sept.24</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Aug6EarthGowns.php</link>
<description>Handmade gowns inspired by nature</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:40:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Youth Dancers Present Annual Nutcracker Ballet</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Dec11Nutcracker.php</link>
<description>More than 50 performers in this year's show</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2015 14:39:31 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>community</topics>
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<title>Hancock Selects Rob Cantrell As New Women's Soccer Head Coach</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Dec16CantrellHired.php</link>
<description>Cantrell brings 26 years of coaching experience </description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2015 10:23:09 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Paul Murphy Named Vice President Of Institutional Effectiveness</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Aug17Murphy.php</link>
<description>Murphy started at Hancock in 1999</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2015 11:12:07 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Joe White Memorial Event Raises Nearly $100,000 For Hancock Athletics</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Aug20JoeWhite.php</link>
<description>Fundraiser held at Santa Maria Elks Lodge</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2015 10:59:01 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Less Than One Week Remains To Register For Fall Classes At Hancock</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Aug10FallClasses.php</link>
<description>Hundreds of classes to choose from</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2015 08:48:20 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Register Now For Fall Community Education Classes</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Aug13CEReg.php</link>
<description>Painting, cooking, and youth dance among classes offered</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2015 09:54:22 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Hancock Adds Associate Degrees For Transfer That Guarantee Admission To California State University System, College Now Offers 16 ADTs</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Aug4ADTsAdded.php</link>
<description>Business administration, kinesiology and sociology among degrees offered</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2015 16:06:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Register Now For Hancock Bus Tour To The Huntington</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Aug25Huntington.php</link>
<description>Sign up to see draft of the Magna Carta</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2015 16:29:18 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Bulldog Bow-WOW! Kicks Off Fall Semester</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Aug27BowWow.php</link>
<description>Learn about student services, enjoy free music, food and more!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2015 10:59:10 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Offers Bus Trip To Los Angeles Fashion District</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Feb17FashionDistrictBusTrip.php</link>
<description>Calling all fashionistas!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2015 15:47:34 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Film Appreciation Class Offers Study In Art Form And Narrative Genres</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Feb17FilmClass.php</link>
<description>Four films featured in free class</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2015 16:19:33 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Hancock Singers And Ballet Folklorico Dancers To Perform With Santa Maria Philharmonic Orchestra On Feb. 28</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Feb12SingersandFolklorico.php</link>
<description>Take a trip around the world at &quot;Pops Internationale&quot; concert</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2015 11:27:49 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Former Hancock Catcher Ryan Welker Named To Prestigious State Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Feb12WelkerSelected.php</link>
<description>Welker selected out of nearly 26,000 student-athletes</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2015 15:16:09 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,library</topics>
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<title>Hancock Invites Students Of All Ages To Register For &quot;Campus Cruise&quot; Tour</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Feb25CampusCruise.php</link>
<description>General guided tour are free -- sign up now!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2015 13:09:50 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,library</topics>
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<title>Hancock Offers Bus Trip To Los Angeles Museum Of Art</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Feb18LAMuseumTrip.php</link>
<description>Sign up to see the largest art museum in the Western United States</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2015 11:24:49 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>1st Friday Artisan Market Returns On March 6, Vendor Space Still Available</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Feb191stFriday.php</link>
<description>Market features locally grown produce, crafts and specialty goods</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2015 12:29:49 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Learning Science Is Fun In College For Kids Classes!</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Feb12CollegeForKids.php</link>
<description>Sign up today!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2015 14:06:38 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Hancock Tight End And St. Joseph Graduate Ryan Mediano Signs With North Alabama, Tackle And Lompoc Native Joshua Powers Heads To Benedictine College</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Feb12MedianoandPowers.php</link>
<description>Football careers will continue at four-year universities</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2015 14:58:21 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,library</topics>
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<title>Lompoc Valley Center Bulldog Bow-WOW! Is February 18</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Feb11BulldogBowWowLVC.php</link>
<description>Don't miss this fun, free event!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2015 09:28:42 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Explore Advanced Skills In Digital Photography Class</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2014Sept9DigitalPhotographyIICE.php</link>
<description>Mastered the basics of digital photography? Boost your skills by signing up for Digital Photography II</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2014 18:52:00 -0500</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Tibetan Monks To Create World Peace Sand Mandala At Hancock May 4-7</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Apr27.php</link>
<description>Located in the Ann Foxworthy Gallery on the Santa Maria campus</description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2015 12:51:10 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock's Public Affairs Office Receives Statewide Recognition</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Apr28.php</link>
<description>The college was awarded two first place awards, one second place and one third place award </description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2015 09:11:31 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Fall Class Schedule Online Now; Registration Begins May 11</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Apr20.php</link>
<description>The college will offer more than 1,100 credit classes during the fall </description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2015 16:33:40 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>American Sign Language Among Dozens Of Summer Classes Offered At Hancock's Lompoc Valley Center </title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Apr21.php</link>
<description>Hancock will offer more than 40 classes at the Lompoc Valley Center, including 26 evening courses during summer 2015</description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2015 10:38:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Financial Aid Helps Allan Hancock College Students </title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Apr6.php</link>
<description>It does not cost anything to apply and information is available in the Santa Maria campus Financial Aid office in buliding A.</description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2015 15:39:59 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Retired Law Enforcement Academy Director Greg Dossey To Receive State's Law Achievement Award</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Apr9.php</link>
<description>Dossey estimated he trained more than 1,050 law enforcement recruits during his 16 years at Hancock</description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2015 12:19:00 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Discover a Career in Science, Technology, Math and Engineering at STEM Open House on April 15</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Apr3.php</link>
<description>The event will take place from 5:30-8 p.m. inside the Student Center on the Santa Maria campus.</description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2015 11:19:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Offers Class In Water-Wise Landscaping </title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Apr30.php</link>
<description>Learn how to conserve more water and create a smarter landscape </description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2015 14:31:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Youth Dancers Present Magical Moments And Spring Recital </title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Apr.23.php</link>
<description>Featuring dances in traditional and contemporary styles  </description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2015 10:07:17 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Singers Will Perform WIth &quot;Spirit and Soul&quot; During Spring Concert May 7</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Apr14.php</link>
<description>A sampling of iconic African-American music promises a spirtual and emotional performance</description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2015 13:31:30 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Awarded $1.1 Million Federal Grant to Help First-Generation College Students Complete Their Education </title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015_July23_CANGrantRenewal.php</link>
<description>The grant will allow the TRIO-CAN program to serve 156 students each year. </description>
<author>Andrew Masuda </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2015 16:58:00 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Space Still Available in Hancock's Dental Assisting Program for Fall 2015, Deadline is Friday, July 31</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015_july27_DentalAssisting.php</link>
<description>The deadline to apply for Hancock's dental assisting program is Friday, July 31. </description>
<author>Andrew Masuda </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2015 13:06:07 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>With New Demonstrations, Friday Night Science Will Deliver A Night Of Psychedelic Fun</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Apr16.php</link>
<description>Nearly 100 Hancock students help design, test and build the experiments and demonstrations</description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2015 13:08:27 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Online College Classes Are Avaliable To Fit Your Needs</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Apr17.php</link>
<description>AHC is offering over 100 online credit classes this summer</description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2015 14:41:50 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Softball Soars To Fourth In State Poll</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Apr14sb.php</link>
<description>Riding a 27-game winning streak, Bulldogs enter this week with a perfect 12-0 in Western State Conference play</description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2015 13:51:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Receiving Priority Registration At Hancock Is As Easy As 1-2-3</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Apr15.php</link>
<description>New students are required to attend an orientation, either in person or online</description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2015 14:48:48 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Announces Spring 2015 Honors List </title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015June11.php</link>
<description>657 students were named to the Deans' Honor List, including 310 to the Special Honors List </description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2015 16:18:25 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Scones, Anyone? Learn How to Create Fabulous Treats for Your Own Tea Party </title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015June15%202.php</link>
<description>The class meets Tuesdays, June 23 - July 14, from 9 - 11:55 a.m. on the Santa Maria campus, room I-216</description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2015 10:39:31 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>New Program at Hancock Allows Teens to take College Credit Classes while still in High School, Plan Starts this Fall at Five High Schools</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015July31.php</link>
<description>All fees, including materials, will be paid by the four participating public high school districts</description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2015 08:41:33 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Register Today for Summer Youth Soccer, Basketball and Baseball Camps Hosted by Allan Hancock College Athletics </title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Jun5.php</link>
<description>These camps are great opportunities for children to learn or improve in a sport and become familiar with Hancock athletics</description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2015 14:04:11 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Community Education Class Prepares Medical Assistants for Certification </title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015June16.php</link>
<description>Class meets for two Saturdays, July 11 and 25, from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. </description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2015 15:26:24 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Hancock Offering Citizenship Requirements Class Begins June 16</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015June2.php</link>
<description>The class meets Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m.- 11:55 a.m. at the Santa Maria campus. </description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2015 15:18:36 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Community Education Offers Gluten-Free Baking Class</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015June15%203.php</link>
<description>The class meets Mondays, July 6 and 13, from 5 - 7:55 p.m.</description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2015 15:24:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Hancock Offers Class in Water-Wise Landscaping</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015June15.php</link>
<description>The class meets Wednesdays, June 24 - July 29, from 6 - 9 p.m.  at the Santa maria campus, room C-35</description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2015 09:10:13 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home,community</topics>
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<title>Registration Continues for Fall Classes at Hancock</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015July10.php</link>
<description>Fall classes begin the week of August 17 </description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2015 09:51:10 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Deadline to Apply to Hancock's Dental Assisting Program is Friday, July 31, 2015</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015July13.php</link>
<description>Applications for the two-semester program starts this August </description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2015 15:26:40 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Plenty of Options for Students at Hancock's Lompoc Valley Center this Fall, Classes Begin August 17</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015July%2028%202.php</link>
<description>More than 100 classes to choose from this fall </description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2015 09:11:53 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Offers New Saturday Classes at Vandenberg Air Force Base During Fall Semester that Starts August 17</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015July1.php</link>
<description>Allan Hancock College will offer three general education classes that meet for fall semester</description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2015 13:41:38 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Wide Selection of Online Courses Provide Convenience to Hancock Students </title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015July20.php</link>
<description>Fall classes begin the week of Aug. 17</description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2015 09:09:15 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Space Still Available in New Saturday Classes Offered by Hancock at Vandenberg Air Force Base this Fall</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015July28.php</link>
<description>Fall begin the week of August 17 </description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2015 08:56:38 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Chance to be a First Responder, Dodgers and 49ers Tickets, Elaborate Vacations and Gourmet Meals Among Auction Items at Annual Joe White Memorial Dinner and Auction </title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015July16.php</link>
<description>Saturday, August 15 at the Santa Maria Elks Lodge #1538 </description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2015 10:26:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Financial Aid Available for Hancock Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015July2.php</link>
<description>Don't let college costs get in the way of your future</description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2015 09:11:49 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Offers Short-Term Classes This Month At Vandenberg AFB, Courses Are Open To The Public</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015March2VAFB.php</link>
<description>Classes begin March 23</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2015 12:44:58 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Righetti, San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles High Schools Earn Top Prizes at Allan Hancock College's High School Welding Contest</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015May11.php</link>
<description>Allan Hancock College offers both an associate of science degree and certificate in welding technology </description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2015 15:23:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Bronze Sculptures Created by Joseph Castle on Display at Foxworthy Gallery</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015March24.php</link>
<description>Exhibit runs through April 29. </description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2015 13:27:08 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Hires Adam McEvoy As Women's Soccer Head Coach </title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015March2McEvoy.php</link>
<description>McEvoy brings more than 10 years of coaching experience</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2015 13:17:15 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,library</topics>
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<title>Hancock Offers Four-Week Lifeguard Certification Class, and Two-Day First Aid/CPR Course This Summer</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015May21%202.php</link>
<description>It will be the second straight summer the college will offer a four-week lifeguard certification class </description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2015 22:55:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Bids Farewell to Nine Retiring Employees, Names Counseling the College's Department of the Year </title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015May21.php</link>
<description>This year's nine retirees have contributed 230 years of combined service to the college </description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2015 10:52:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Hosts 94th Annual Commencement Friday, May 22; Ceremony to Be Streamed Live Online </title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015May19.php</link>
<description>Graduation will take place in the Commons at 1 p.m. </description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2015 09:45:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock to Honor Graduating First-Generation College Students During Special Ceremony on Wednesday, May 20</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015May20.php</link>
<description>The TriO/CAN recognition ceremony will be at 6 p.m. in G-106, which is located inside the Student Center on the Santa Maria campus </description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2015 09:04:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Get a Degree, Skip the Commute: Start Working Toward One of 23 Degrees and 17 Certificates Offered at Hancock's Lompoc Valley Center</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015June4.php</link>
<description>The college will offer nearly 150 classes at the Lompoc Valley Center in the fall term</description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2015 13:01:11 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>New Location and New Auction Items Featured During 14th Annual Joe White Memorial Dinner and Auction</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015June24.php</link>
<description>The event will take place Saturday, August 15, at the Elks Lodge in Santa Maria </description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2015 08:55:11 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Welcomes New Vice President of Academic Affairs, and Vice President of Finance and Administration</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015June25.php</link>
<description>Welcome Michael R. Black and George A. Railey, Jr. </description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2015 14:24:52 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Popular Band Steppin' Out to Perform at 1st Friday Artisan Market on April 3</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Mar31-2.php</link>
<description>The student-organized farmers' and artisan market runs from 4-7 p.m. on the college's Santa Maria campus </description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2015 16:14:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Summer Registration Begins April 13</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015March23summerreg.php</link>
<description>There are 385 summer credit classes to choose from</description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2015 15:21:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,library,community</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Students Achieve Region's Highest Transfer Acceptance Rate to Cal Poly for 14th Straight Year</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015June9.php</link>
<description> The highest transfer acceptance rate in the region among all community colleges</description>
<author>Stefanie Aye </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2015 15:24:12 -0700</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock Graduate Selected As One of Top 30 Students in California Community Colleges </title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Mar26.php</link>
<description>A recent Allan Hancock graduate has been recognized and selected to the Phi Theta Kapa Honor Society's 2015 All-California Academic Team </description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2015 09:38:00 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Hancock College Offers Free Citizenship Class</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Jan15CitizenshipClass.php</link>
<description>Learn about government, history, geography and more</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2015 15:53:43 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Sweet Success: Hancock Offers Chocolate Desserts Cooking Class</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Jan15DessertCookingClass.php</link>
<description>Fans of chocolate encouraged to enroll in three-week class</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2015 16:23:18 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>College For Kids Classes Offered At Hancock College</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Jan16CollegeForKids.php</link>
<description>Youth dance and science classes available</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2015 14:22:08 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Digital Camera Classes Offered</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Jan16DigitalCameraClass.php</link>
<description>All camera formats accepted</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2015 14:58:09 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Offers &quot;START&quot; Sessions For New And Returning Hancock Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Jan15StartSessions.php</link>
<description>START sessions available at Santa Maria campus and Lompoc Valley Center</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2015 16:07:58 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Get Free Cash For College! Attend Free Workshop To Complete Application Process</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Jan16CashforCollege.php</link>
<description>No registration required</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2015 13:51:28 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Start Your Own Online Business!</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Feb5OnlineBusiness.php</link>
<description>Two-part class shows you what business models work</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2015 15:13:54 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,library</topics>
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<title>Spring Fast Track Classes At Allan Hancock College Offer College At The Speed Of Life!</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Feb27FastTrack.php</link>
<description>Complete a class in eight weeks or less!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2015 08:44:38 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Learn To Use Social Media For Your Business</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Feb4SocialMedia.php</link>
<description>Tips on Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and more</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2015 15:45:52 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,library</topics>
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<title>Senior Exercise, Beginning Yoga Included In Fitness Class Offerings For Spring</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Jan13FitnessClasses.php</link>
<description>Learn aerobic routines and simple yoga moves </description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2015 12:41:03 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Online Classes Are Popular Choice For Students</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Jan13OnlineClasses2.php</link>
<description>More than 100 classes available</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2015 14:33:40 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Application Deadline Approaches For Hancock's Study Abroad Program To Madrid, Spain; Three Information Sessions Scheduled</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015FebStudyAbroad.php</link>
<description>Spend the summer studying Spanish culture</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2015 12:18:02 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home,library</topics>
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<title>Find Out How To Receive A Part-Time Teaching Position At Hancock During Workshop On Thursday, Jan. 15</title>
<link>https://www.hancockcollege.edu/publicaffairs/announcements/2015Jan12PTWorkshop.php</link>
<description>Event is free and open to the public</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2015 16:19:20 -0800</pubDate>
<topics>home</topics>
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<title>Apply Online For AHC Foundation Scholarships, Deadline is Feb. 4</title>
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<description>Scholarships range from $500 to $10,000</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2015 09:10:52 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Spring 2015 Classes Offered In The Lompoc Valley</title>
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<description>Classes include agribusiness, film, keyboarding and more!</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2015 16:33:03 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Register Now for Spring Classes! Online Registration Ends January 19</title>
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<description>Classes begin week of Jan. 20</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2015 11:53:35 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Allan Hancock College Seeks Community Members For Its Measure I Oversight Committee</title>
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<description>Committee meets bi-annually</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2015 15:20:12 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Casting Call for Dance Spectrum</title>
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<description>All levels of dancers welcome</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2015 08:40:21 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Registration Continues For Spring 2015 Classes In Santa Maria, Classes Begin The Week Of Jan. 20</title>
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<description>Hundreds of classes to choose from</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2015 10:23:20 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Registration Under Way For Variety Of Online Classes</title>
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<description>Online classes a popular choice for many students</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2015 15:55:11 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock Offers Spring Classes In The Santa Ynez Valley</title>
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<description>Registration continues through Jan. 19</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2015 12:41:28 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock Professor Jim Read To Appear On Jeopardy! On Friday, Jan. 30</title>
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<description>Studied for weeks to prepare for popular game show</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2015 11:44:48 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock To Host Large-Scale Emergency Drill At Public Safety Training Complex On Feb. 2</title>
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<description>Nine local fire agencies to participate</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2015 14:59:59 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Learn The How-Tos Of Edible Native And Drought-Resistant Landscaping</title>
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<description>Commercial and residential gardeners welcome </description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2015 14:08:03 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Register Now For Spring Classes! Online Registration Ends January 19</title>
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<description>Wide variety of classes still open</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2015 14:35:39 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Bulldog Bow-WOW! Kicks Off Spring Semester</title>
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<description>Event held at Santa Maria campus and Lompoc Valley Center</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2015 10:33:57 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock Offers Green Gardening Classes</title>
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<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2015 10:07:35 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Captivating Work Of Ceramicist And Brush Maker Glenn Grishkoff Now On Exhibit In Hancock's Ann Foxworthy Gallery</title>
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<description>Art work on display through March 3</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2015 15:44:05 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock To Host Fourth Annual Coaches Versus Cancer Event, And Action-Packed Acrobatic Act During Rivalry Game With Cuesta Feb. 4</title>
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<description>Hancock to present $5,000 check on behalf of Coach Larry Carney's family to Marian Medical Foundation</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2015 14:21:13 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Hancock To Honor 1972 State Championship Baseball Team During Special Pregame Ceremony Thursday, March 30</title>
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<description>The team that won the college's first baseball state championship 45 years ago</description>
<author>Gina Herlihy </author>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2017 16:07:44 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>More Than 850 Graduates Honored During AHC's 93rd Commencement</title>
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<description>Graduates earned 1,221 degrees in 2013-14.</description>
<author>Sonja Oglesby </author>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2014 14:58:09 -0700</pubDate>
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