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News Release    
 
 
 

HCC Brings Stars to the Eyes of Shriners Hospital Patients
 
 
HOUSTON – Faculty, staff and students from the “Star Squad” of Houston Community College Southwest are teaming up with the Fort Bend Astronomy Club to bring the wonders of the night sky to pediatric patients at Shriners Hospital for Children-Houston.
 
Star gazing is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 23 at the Shriners Hospital, 6977 Main Street, in the Texas Medical Center. 
 
Equipped with high powered telescopes and scientific specimens, the Star Squad will take patients into a journey of our amazing solar system. The children, along with their families, will be able to touch and learn about meteorites, and if weather permits, they will have an exciting opportunity to see Mercury, Venus, Mars and the Moon.
 
The Star Squad originated out of the HCC-Southwest College and currently hosts “Star Parties” at each of the Southwest campuses throughout the year. To see the full schedule of upcoming HCC Star Parties visit southwest.hccs.edu.
 
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About HCC
HCC is one of the country’s largest singularly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training and lifelong learning opportunities for 70,000 students each semester. HCC is composed of six colleges that serve the greater Houston area’s diverse communities by preparing individuals to live and work in today’s increasingly international and technological society. To learn more go to hccs.edu.
 
Shriners Hospitals for Children provide expert medical care to children with orthopaedic problems, burns and spinal cord injuries, totally free of charge. Conducting research and education are also central to the mission of this world class system of 22 pediatric hospitals. If you know a child the Shriners might be able to help, call 1-800-853 -1240. If you’d like to be part of this amazing mission, call 1-800-241-GIFT. Visit www.shrinershospitals.org for more information.