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Alumni Eagle Newsletter
March 2015
 

Meet the HCCAA Advisory Council Vice President

HCC Alumni Association Advisory Council Vice President Cynthia Olmedo '97 is a proud and devoted HCC Eagle. She finished her General Studies with HCC and transferred to the University of Houston where she completed her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition. Olmedo later obtained her Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Phoenix. Olmedo puts her excellent people and business skills to practice in her career. She was recently promoted as the Assistant Director of Career Services at the University of Houston. 

Olmedo continually finds opportunities to support HCC and the Houston community as an active participant with the HCC Alumni Association. As Vice President and a founding member of the Advisory Council, her goal is to educate students and alumni on the importance of philanthropy.

"I would like to personally encourage all HCC alumni to get involved and volunteer with the HCC Alumni Association," says Olmedo. "It's not about where you start; it's about the purpose you strive to fulfill."

If you are interested in volunteering, please email alumni@hccsfoundation.org.

If you are interested in serving on the HCCAA Advisory Council, please email Zandra at alumni@hccsfoundation.org. The nomination process will begin in June 2015.

HCCAA Advisory Council
Vice President
Cynthia Olmedo '97


HCC Alumni Association Alumni Mixer

The HCC Alumni Association would like to thank everyone that attended the 2015 HCC Alumni Mixer. We had a great time connecting and reconnecting with our alumni! A special thank you to HCC Board of Trustees Vice Chair Robert Glaser, District V for attending the Alumni Mixer.  

 

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"Hire an Eagle" Career Fair in April

The HCC Alumni Association and the HCC Career Planning and Resources Council will be hosting a District-Wide Career Fair "Hire an Eagle" on Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the HCC West Loop Campus, 5601 West Loop Campus, Houston, TX 77081.

All HCC Alumni interested in new career opportunities are encouraged to attend the "Hire an Eagle" Career Fair. More than 60 area employers are expected to be in attendance from a variety of industries. Registration is not required to attend the event.

Please come professionally dressed and bring copies of your resume. If you need assistance with your resume or interviewing tips, please contact the Career Planning and Resources Department at any HCC campus or visit www.hccs.edu/district/students/career-planning/.

 

For any additional questions, please email alumni@hccsfoundation.org.

 

HCC Alumni Kick up Heels at the 2015 Houston Rodeo Parade

HCC Alumni proudly participated in the 2015 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Parade. The annual celebration of Western heritage took place in Downtown Houston on Saturday, February 28th.

Adding to the excitement, this year's HCC float won the Originality Award!


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HCC Alumni Giving Back   

The HCC Alumni Association has partnered with the Barbara Bush Literacy Foundation to promote Connect 4 Literacy. This program was developed to build capacity for school districts and community-based organizations who are striving to reach a unified goal to increase literacy rates among people of all ages. If you are interested in signing up, please go to www.connect4literacy.org to register for an account to start helping to increase the literacy rate.


If you are interested in volunteering with us, please email alumni@hccsfoundation.org.

Thank you for your support.

 

HCC Alumni Benefit Spotlight

With the summer months just ahead, now is a great time to think about a day in the sun at Schlitterbahn Waterparks. The HCC Alumni Association is pleased to partner with Schlitterbahn Waterparks & Resorts to offer our alumni and their families discounts tickets to the waterparks. You will need to enter the HCC Alumni Association promotional code (listed below) in the field provided to receive your discount.

 

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HCC Alumni Association Promo code: 215105003

 

*If the promotional code is not entered before check out, you will be charged full price. 

Enjoy your discount tickets at Schlitterbahn!

For information on other HCC Alumni benefits, please visit www.hccsfoundation.org/alumni.

 

HCC Alumni Upcoming Events

Mark your calendars for upcoming HCC Alumni Association Events!

"Hire an Eagle" Career Fair
Saturday, April 11, 2015

Hosted by the HCC Alumni Association and the HCC Career Planning and Resources Council
Location: Houston Community College West Loop Campus
5601 West Loop South
Houston, TX 77081
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
If your company is interested in hosting a table at the Career Fair, please email zandra.henderson@hccs.edu for additional information.

Graduation Celebration
Hosted by the HCC Alumni Association
Friday
, May 8, 2015

Location: Houston Community College West Loop Campus
5601 West Loop South
Houston, TX 77081
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
For additional information, please email alumni@hccsfoundation.org.

HCC Graduation Ceremony
Saturday, May 16, 2015

Location: NRG Stadium
5601 West Loop South
Houston, TX 77081
Time: 8:30 a.m. (Academic Candidates)
Time: 1:00 p.m. (Workforce and GED Candidates)

Visit the HCC Alumni Association website for additional event details and to view other upcoming events at www.hccsfoundation.org/alumni.

 
Other HCC Alumni Information

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Share your stories!

We are interested in hearing from our HCC alumni. Send us your career, educational, or personal stories as they happen. Articles or information may be posted in upcoming newsletters. Be sure to include year of graduation.

Please email your stories to alumni@hccsfoundation.org.

 
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