Leadership Howard County, which seeks to empower leaders to strengthen and transform the community, will introduce a new thought leadership speaker series. The first event in the series will be “Leading in Crisis: High Altitude Performance During Challenging Times.” The event will feature speaker Chris Warner, a leadership educator, entrepreneur, mountain climber and guide who […]
Saturdays from Feb. 6 to March 13 from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Howard County General Hospital will present Living Well with Chronic Disease Toolkit in Spanish this winter. The six-week virtual workshop supports those living with or at risk for chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, depression, arthritis, lung disease or other long-lasting […]
Give Valentine’s Weekend the excitement you crave this year and take your relationship to new heights! Enjoy a steep discount on loads of adventure. Zip, Swing, conquer our invigorating High Ropes Challenge Course, or climb to new heights on our Terrapin Tower with your special someone! Did someone say free swag? That’s right you will […]
Culture informs every aspect of the human experience, and yet the word "culture" remains obscure. Relying on storytelling, the foundation of the human experience, Dr. Muzzio will share a wide array of humorous, engaging, and compelling personal narratives. Taking you from the jungles of Honduras to the highways of Howard County, we will collectively seek […]
In the words of Gloria Steinem, “the first problem for all of us, men and women, is not to learn, but to unlearn.” Debates on non-binary gender identities covering topics ranging from bathroom bills and educational curriculum to Sam Smith and Caitlyn Jenner have been grounded in assumptions of a binary biological classification of sex, […]
Empower: Supporting Positive Parenting for Substance-exposed Newborns will support mothers learning to console babies experiencing neonatal abstinence syndrome. The instructor-led virtual course will provide answers to questions and empower families to care for babies through the withdrawal period and collaborate with health care professionals for the best possible outcome. Additional courses about childbirth, breastfeeding and […]
Communicating with colleagues from other language and cultural backgrounds is more important than ever before. This presentation will broaden your understanding of how language and culture affect communication and provide you with five tips for improving your communication. This webinar is part of a series hosted by Howard Community College’s newly rebranded Training & Development […]
Howard County Library System invites those from near and far to discover the magic of Italian cuisine and culture during an interactive online fundraising event. Serata Virtuale | Evening in the Stacks will virtually transport guests to Italy while they stay safe at home. Stops include a cooking class with Chef Francesca from Agriturismo Diacceroni […]
In 1970, the year that Howard Community College opened, the country was deeply divided with political protest, social unrest, conflicts over racism, and urban riots. Marvin Gaye wrote the song “What’s Going On” that year to ask the question, “Why?” We could ask that same question today. Is this a case of the more things […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has exhausted us and continues to do so. People have given up on self-care, are experiencing high levels of fatigue, and stress levels are off the charts. Resilience skills are 100% learnable and will help to master this adversity. Resilience is not about ignoring stress; it is much more than just coping. […]
