Bay Area Campuses to Participate in Make-A-Wish Fundraising Event
On October 8, the four Bay Area Heald College campuses are scheduled to join forces to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation during the organization's 10th Annual Bowl-A-Thon. Each campus has been working independently to collect donations for the event. At the end of the day’s activities, the campuses will reveal how much money they have raised. The campus with the highest total will be awarded a commemorative trophy.
In addition to Heald College students, members from the community are invited to assemble a bowling team and participate in this event.
Mayor of Milpitas Visits San Jose Campus to Speak at Campus Graduation
Milpitas Mayor Jose Esteves recently visited Heald College in San Jose to get a first-hand look at student activity on the campus. In addition to touring the campus, the mayor was sat down with campus staff and students to discuss the various programs the campus offers.
Mayor Esteves is scheduled to speak at the campus' upcoming graduation ceremony.
State Assemblyman Luis Alejo Speaks at Salinas Campus Graduation
Salinas Assemblyman Luis Alejo recently served as the keynote speaker for the graduation ceremony at the Heald College campus in Salinas. Assemblyman Alejo has long been a supporter of education and is committed to mitigating economic and civil inequalities in the city. The assemblyman discussed not only the importance of education to the individual student, but also how colleges can have a positive impact on their communities.
“It was such a great honor to have Assemblyman Alejo speak to our students during the graduation,” commented Campus President Maria Embry. “His message of inspiration and community service was the perfect send-off for our students as they start the next chapter of their lives.”
Fresno Mayor Gives Presentation to Local Heald College Campus
Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin recently visited the city's Heald College campus to speak on the importance of education. The mayor spoke to more than 150 students and faculty to discuss the positive impact of education on a person’s life.
In addition to her speech, the mayor answered students' questions. “It is great for our students to hear such an important message from a person that they know and respect,” commented Fresno Campus President Carolyn Pierce.
Fresno Campus Student Honored by Congressman Jeff Denham
During the July 12 campus graduation, a student from the Medical Insurance Billing and Coding program was honored by a representative from Congressman Jeff Denham’s office. As a part of the ceremony, the congressman’s representative presented a Congressional Citation that included a statement that was read into the Congressional Record by Congressman Denham during a recent session of Congress.
Congressman Sam Farr to Visit Heald College in Salinas
Heald College's Salinas campus is scheduled to host Congressman Sam Farr on Monday, August 29. The congressman is scheduled to tour the campus, meet with several department directors and speak to individual students about how Heald College has positively impacted their lives.
“We are very excited to have a chance to show the congressman what Heald College is able to accomplish here at the Salinas campus,” said Campus President Maria Embry. “It is truly an honor to have Congressman Farr take time out of his busy schedule to pay a visit to our campus.”
Modesto Campus to Be Featured in Local Magazine
Heald College's Modesto campus will be featured in the August 2011 issue of Progress magazine, a local publication. Scheduled to appear in the periodical's “Work In Progress" section, the article will profile Heald College and the community support it provides despite difficult economic conditions.
The story is especially timely since the campus has recently celebrated its one-year anniversary. In many ways, the article is a testament to the campus's commitment to community involvement.
Congressman Daniel Lungren to Visit Heald College in Rancho Cordova
Heald College's Rancho Cordova campus is excited to welcome Congressman Dan Lungren (R- 3rd Congressional District), who is scheduled to visit on Thursday, July 21. In addition to meeting the campus faculty and staff, the congressman will also have a chance to see first-hand what happens on a daily basis at Heald College. The congressman will also have a chance to meet with the directors of various departments, including Financial Aid, Admissions and Career Services.
“We look forward to showing Congressman Lungren what life is like here at the Rancho Cordova campus,” said Campus President Ada Gerard. “We are excited to have a chance to meet with the congressman and show him what a Heald College education is all about.”
Bay Area Campuses Come Together to Support the Make-a-Wish Foundation
Heald's four Bay Area campuses — Concord, San Jose, San Francisco and Hayward — are scheduled to raise funds this month for the Make-a-Wish Foundation. The campuses will not only be competing to raise money, but will also be facing off this October during the annual Make-A-Wish Bowl-a-Thon event. The Make-a-Wish Foundation is a not-profit organization that grants wishes to children suffering from life-threatening illnesses.
Honolulu Campus Students Compete in HOSA National Competition
Last June, five students from Heald College's Honolulu campus traveled to Anaheim, Calif., to participate in the Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) national competition. The students competed in a number of categories including Dental Terminology, Clinical Specialty and Career Health Display. All of the competitors finished in the top 10 in their respective events with three of the students finishing in the top three. Congratulations to all of the competitors!
Medal Winners:
Jayneen Leong — 3rd Place in Dental Terminology
Roxanne Balicao — 2nd Place in Clinical Specialty
Nellie Kaio — 3rd Place in Job Seeking Skills
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