Hudson County Community College is slated to have a yearlong celebration to commemorate their 50th anniversary, with the kickoff party set for September 9th.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
“There are so many people and milestones we want to remember and recognize. We needed more than just a few events and a few months to properly celebrate this landmark moment in the college’s history,” HCCC President Dr. Christopher Reber said in a statement.
“HCCC’s Golden Anniversary also provides opportunities to look ahead to our new, eleven-story Center for Student Success, and our programs, services, and resources that will continue to enrich the education, enjoyment, and quality of life of our neighbors and our community.”
The first of HCCC’s 50th Anniversary celebrations will be held on Monday, September 9th when there will literally be singing and dancing in the streets.
Beginning at 2:00 p.m., HCCC students, faculty, and staff will come together in the Gabert Library, located a t 71 Sip Ave. in Jersey City, for music, giveaways, art tours, a history exhibit, “Time Capsule Launch,” and much more.
Then at 5:00 p.m., the celebration moves down the street to the College’s Culinary Plaza Park, across the street from the HCCC Culinary Conference Center at 161 Sip Ave., for a Dance Party featuring a champagne toast, a singalong to Kool and the Gang’s “Celebration,” music by Kool’s son, DJ Prince Hakim, a raffle, and other festivities.
To round out the 2025 celebration calendar, the College has planned:
•50th Anniversary Homecoming Block Party and Open House on October 18th
• 50th Anniversary Alumni Networking Night on November 13th
• 50th Anniversary Foundation Gala at the Culinary Conference Center on December 4th
Reber added that further details for the September 9th kickoff nd the other 2025 and 2026 anniversary events will be revealed soon.
“We want everyone in our community to know that ‘Hudson is Home’ and we invite them to join us in these celebrations,” he concluded.