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Deborah Fedor Earns Distinguished Alumni Award
After being named Heartland’s 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, Deborah Fedor will deliver the College’s 2013 commencement address, sharing her personal story of success and demonstrating how Heartland positioned her for a rewarding career. Fedor is the fifth recipient of the annual award, which recognizes individual career achievements ... [Read more.]
Removing Doubt in a Job Interview Workshop May 21
Join local author Eric Hoss from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 21 at Heartland Community College to learn tips and tricks for removing doubt in a job interview. Hoss will introduce a unique system that will work for virtually any position, focusing on a person’s skills and background, then targeting potential doubts and how to remove them to make your ... [Read more.]
HCC/Lincoln College Offer Path to 4-Year Degrees
Earning your degree can be easy, even if you're a busy professional! A newly inked agreement between Heartland Community College and Lincoln College-Normal is the perfect fit for those already in a career but wanting to earn a degree. The Accelerated Bridge to Education program (ABE) allows you to work and earn a degree in the same amount of of ... [Read more.]
HCC English Faculty Read their Original Poetry
To celebrate National Poetry Month, listen to Heartland's very own English faculty read their original poetry. The reading will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 18 in Room CCB 1406 on Heartland's Normal campus, 1500 W. Raab Rd. Heartland faculty members participating in the annual reading include Tom McCulley, Richard Seehuus, Cathy Gilbert, Ardis ... [Read more.]
HCC's 9th Annual Juried Student Art Award Winners
The Humanities and Fine Arts Division at Heartland Community College is pleased to announce the award winners of the 9th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition. Artist Kitty Jackson judged the exhibit and award-winning artworks. Jackson's exhibition of paintings and sculpture, Tangible Atmospheres, is currently on view in the Joe McCauley Gallery. ... [Read more.]
Lincoln College Accelerated Bridge to Education
Earning your degree doesn't take as much time as you think! If you're a busy professional, a newly inked agreement between Heartland Community College and Lincoln College-Normal is the perfect fit. The Accelerated Bridge to Education program (ABE) allows you to work and earn a degree in the same amount of of time as a full-time student. With the ... [Read more.]
HCC Adopts Single Stream Recycling
Starting in April, Heartland's Normal campus will be converting to single stream recycling. Through this transition, recyclable items will no longer need to be sorted into the separately labeled bins -- they can be combined in any of the blue bins on campus. Campus visitors will be able to recycle the same items as before (paper, plastics #1-5 & ... [Read more.]
Franklin U. Free Transcript Evaluation April 30
Students wanting to earn a bachelor's degree while staying in their local community may be interested in learning about a unique educational agreement between Franklin University and Heartland Community College at an upcoming event. From 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, a representative will be in Heartland's Advising/Student Services area ... [Read more.]
HCC Celebrates Earth Day with Food, Documentaries
Heartland Community College will celebrate Earth Day April 22 by hosting a series of activities during the month to promote environmental awareness and spark interest in sustainability. The celebration will feature an hour-long presentation by the owners of the popular local restaurant on wheels, Two Blokes and a Bus, as well as free screenings of ... [Read more.]
Heartland Idol Creates Stars, Supports Students
Heartland Idol returns to the Heartland Community College campus for a fourth year to showcase local singers while benefiting future Heartland students. Heartland Idol 2013 will take place from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 26 at the Astroth Community Education Center Auditorium, located on Heartland’s main campus, 1500 W. Raab Rd., Normal. ... [Read more.]
Baby Boomers Offered "Retirement Boot Camp" at HCC
Baby Boomers can better prepare for more than just their financial future in retirement by enrolling in Heartland Community College’s engaging, informative and low-cost Retirement Boot Camp Series this spring. Baby Boomers are looking at retirement a bit differently than their parents—a group sociologists call “the traditionalist” generation. ... [Read more.]
HCC Student Earns Coca-Cola Bronze Scholarship
Heartland Community College student Richard Oxarart has been named a 2013 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Bronze Scholar. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team program by recognizing 50 Gold, 50 Silver and 50 Bronze Scholars, and providing nearly $200,000 in scholarships annually based on ... [Read more.]
HCC Exhibit by Kitty Jackson Open Through May 2
Heartland Community College will present an exhibit of new works by Kitty Jackson this spring. Kitty Jackson: Tangible Atmospheres will be on display from March 18 to May 2 in the Joe McCauley Gallery, located in Room ICB 2507 on Heartland’s Normal campus, 1500 W. Raab Road. The gallery also will host an artist talk in ICB 2805 at 2:30 p.m. ... [Read more.]
Free Event: Linking Up with LinkedIn April 4
Heartland Community College is prepared to teach how students and community members can “Link Up with LinkedIn” this April. LinkedIn is a professional social networking site where human resource managers and recruiters are seeking qualified employees for available employment opportunities. Setting up a LinkedIn profile gives job-seekers the ... [Read more.]
Distinguished Alumni Award Nominations Due April 1
The Heartland Community College Alumni Relations Office is now accepting nominations for the 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award. “We are looking for someone who represents the values of the College which include a 'can-do' attitude, a respect for diversity and ethical decision-making, among others,” said Colleen Reynolds, director of Alumni ... [Read more.]
Local Singers Wanted for Heartland Idol 2013
Heartland Community College is planning for Heartland Idol 2013, and the Alumni/Outreach Department is seeking another group of talented local artists to showcase their skills in what has become one of the College's most popular and interactive fundraisers. Heartland Idol 2013 will take place from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 26 in the Auditorium ... [Read more.]
HCC Exhibit by College's Fine Arts Faculty
Heartland Community College will present an exhibit by Fine Arts faculty members this spring. The 2013 Art Faculty Exhibition, will be on display from February 25 to March 29 in the library, located on the first floor of the Student Commons Building on Heartland’s Normal campus, 1500 W. Raab Road. A reception for the artists will be held Monday, ... [Read more.]