Houston Community College graduates celebrate success
Houston Community College observed its 41st graduation with two separate ceremonies Saturday, May 18 at 8:30 a.m. for academic graduates and 1:00 p.m. for workforce and GED graduates at Reliant Stadium. Two thousand students received their degrees during both ceremonies. Jamey Rootes, President of the Houston Texans, gave the keynote address for the 8:30 a.m event. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee was the keynote speaker for the 1:00 p.m. event. In all, more than 5,100 students received associate degrees, certificates or their GED from HCC this year. Both events were streamed live. Video Platform ...
HCC holds inaugural scholarship breakfast for ASPIRE organization
Houston Community College’s new organization ASPIRE, Asian Scholarship Program Inspiring Results & Excellence,opened new doors of opportunities at an inaugural fundraising event on May 9. The event served as a morning of entertainment and celebration for HCC faculty, staff, students and sponsors at the Hilton Americas. With an overwhelming sell-out response, the fundraising breakfast raised more than $54,000.00 for scholarships for HCC Asian students and faculty. [flickr_show set=72157633456532654] Co-Founded by HCC Trustee Neeta Sane (District VII), with the support of community leaders, public officials, and the HCC Foundation, HCC-ASPIRE program is designed to support educational pursuits and excellence of Asian students and ...
Houston Community College takes part in 21st Annual LULAC Cinco de Mayo parade
Houston Community College participated in the 21st Annual LULAC Cinco de Mayo parade Saturday, May 4, 2013. The parade began at 10 am at Minute Maid Park and ended at Preston and Crawford. HCC trustee Eva Loredo and HCC students rode on the HCC float. [flickr_show set=72157633418801764]
Houston Community College hosts Community Dialogue event
Houston Community College hosted a Community Dialogue Wednesday, May 1 at Southwest College’s West Loop Campus. Members of the HCC Board of Trustees and Acting Chancellor Renee Byas informed the Houston community of the plans for each of HCC’s six colleges. Last fall the citizens of the Greater Houston Area demonstrated their recognition of the importance of higher education and their support for the role of HCC in the community by approving the issuance of $425 million in bonds. [flickr_show set=72157633383802375] The bond initiative is providing each HCC college with new or renovated facilities and the technology to meet student needs, especially ...
HCC Health Fair event focuses on healthy lifestyles
HCC Coleman College for Health Sciences campus was the site for a community health fair Saturday, April 13. The campus has become a focal point for community activities, and this event brought families together for health and wellness information and resources in a family atmosphere. Dozens of families took part of this event sponsored by HCC’s Minority Male Initiative and 100 Blackmen of Metro Houston and its partners. There was free health screenings, information on healthy behaviors, and important alternative exercise demonstrations for both children and adults. All were encouraged to learn about Yoga. [flickr_show set=72157633257642929] Event partners include the Memorial ...
HCC students inspire at Men of Honor art exhibition
Houston Community College celebrated the 2nd Bi-Annual Men of Honor art exhibition, a Minority Male Initiative (MMI) with an opening reception Friday, April 5. The exhibition showcases exceptional art from students and faculty advisors who show promise as creative workers in Houston’s growing creative economy. In attendance were HCC Trustees Bruce A. Austin, District II and Carroll G. Robinson, District IV. [flickr_show set=72157633194459333] The exhibition enabled students to become involved and share their talent, a goal set by Men of Honor. The HCC Men of Honor organization’s primary focus is to facilitate student’s leadership development, peer support and student involvement through mentoring. ...
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Houston Community College graduates celebrate success
Houston Community College observed its 41st graduation with two separate ceremonies Saturday, May 18 at 8:30 a.m. for academic graduates and 1:00 p.m. for workforce and GED graduates at Reliant Stadium. Two thousand students received their degrees during both ceremonies. Jamey Rootes, President of the Houston Texans, gave the keynote address for the 8:30 a.m [...]
HCC Board of Trustees Meeting • May 16, 2013
Regular meetings of the Board of Trustees are held on the third (3rd) Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. at the System Administrative Building. The Board of Trustees is the official governing body of the Houston Community College System. It is composed of nine members who are elected to staggered six-year terms from single-member [...]
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When you are out of work the process of finding a job is real work. However, finding a lead may be as easy as using social media to make first contact. On HCC’s “Get a Job,” host Rick Gillis chats with Michelle Peavy, Founder of Rimi & Company and Roger Ferguson, HR Lead at TRS [...]
HCC holds inaugural scholarship breakfast for ASPIRE organization
Houston Community College’s new organization ASPIRE, Asian Scholarship Program Inspiring Results & Excellence,opened new doors of opportunities at an inaugural fundraising event on May 9. The event served as a morning of entertainment and celebration for HCC faculty, staff, students and sponsors at the Hilton Americas. With an overwhelming sell-out response, the fundraising breakfast raised [...]
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