HCC Student Life

Recipes for Success – Remembering What You Read
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
4:00 PM CST
Microsoft Teams: e8a49da4-6671-4330-9149-0b72d487bcaf@bedc536d-9380-4d10-9954-ddfc8f5b5bdd" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e8a49da4-6671-4330-9149-0b72d487bcaf@bedc536d-9380-4d10-9954-ddfc8f5b5bdd
An exploration of methods and techniques which will enable the student to retain information more effectively.

Know Your Vote: Get Vote Ready
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
1:00 PM CST
Microsoft Teams: da0c9e86-50ad-40df-8c1c-bc8bc100da12@bedc536d-9380-4d10-9954-ddfc8f5b5bdd?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/da0c9e86-50ad-40df-8c1c-bc8bc100da12@bedc536d-9380-4d10-9954-ddfc8f5b5bdd?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog
Ready to vote but not sure where to start? This webinar is your guide to election information and voter education. We’ll show you how to locate your voting location and learn how to look up candidates and election details—so your voice is heard.

Better Prompts in AI
Thursday, October 1, 2026
1:00 PM CST
Microsoft Teams: b8de4729-d878-4510-b0a8-c59ccdc74fbf@bedc536d-9380-4d10-9954-ddfc8f5b5bdd" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b8de4729-d878-4510-b0a8-c59ccdc74fbf@bedc536d-9380-4d10-9954-ddfc8f5b5bdd
Ever get AI answers that are vague, off-target, or not quite what you need? In this workshop, participants will learn how to write better prompts to get clearer, more useful results. You’ll practice simple prompt strategies—like stating your goal, adding the right context, setting constraints, and requesting responses in specific formats. We’ll also cover how to refine prompts through quick iteration, so AI becomes a more reliable tool for schoolwork, research, and everyday tasks.

Global Online Town Hall Event for Students
September 30, 2026
12:00 pm CST
Microsoft Teams: 59f01738-3769-4448-b7b8-e8ecb38ea52a@bedc536d-9380-4d10-9954-ddfc8f5b5bdd?source=copyLinkLegacyShareEventDialog" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/59f01738-3769-4448-b7b8-e8ecb38ea52a@bedc536d-9380-4d10-9954-ddfc8f5b5bdd?source=copyLinkLegacyShareEventDialog
Join us for the Global Online Student Town Hall Event! During this interactive session, our Global Online President, Vice President, and Dean of Student Success, along with members of the Student Government Association, will be on hand to connect with students and listen directly to your perspectives. We want to learn what you enjoy most about being online, the challenges you’re facing, and the ideas you have for improving the online student experience. Your voice matters—come share your feedback and help shape what’s next.

Global Online SGA September General Assembly
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
6:00 pm CST
Microsoft Teams: 728fa18a-63ce-4f16-ac99-0e45ab57c1e9@bedc536d-9380-4d10-9954-ddfc8f5b5bdd?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/728fa18a-63ce-4f16-ac99-0e45ab57c1e9@bedc536d-9380-4d10-9954-ddfc8f5b5bdd?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog
No gatekeeping your opinions this time 😌! Drop by the Global Online SGA General Assembly and ask questions, share ideas, or just speak your mind and spill the tea. The SGA Officers will be speaking about upcoming events, and what's happening at HCC. Participants will receive some goodies from SGA just for attending.

Gemini & NotebookLM: A Research Assistant
Thursday, September 24, 2026
1:00 PM CST
Microsoft Teams: 310f88f1-431b-4396-a506-c091d0d3c0d8@bedc536d-9380-4d10-9954-ddfc8f5b5bdd" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/310f88f1-431b-4396-a506-c091d0d3c0d8@bedc536d-9380-4d10-9954-ddfc8f5b5bdd
Are you ready to harness the power of artificial intelligence in your academic journey? In this workshop, participants will learn how to use Gemini and NotebookLM to turn research questions into clear, well-organized answers. You’ll practice prompting strategies that help the AI understand what you’re looking for, summarize and synthesize information, and support your writing with responses grounded in your own notes or documents. By the end, you’ll leave with practical tools for using AI responsibly and effectively for school research.

Doug’s Wire Art
Thursday, September 24, 3026
6:00 PM
Microsoft Teams: 9136053a-190d-428f-8757-f3e7ce943323@bedc536d-9380-4d10-9954-ddfc8f5b5bdd?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9136053a-190d-428f-8757-f3e7ce943323@bedc536d-9380-4d10-9954-ddfc8f5b5bdd?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog
Get ready to be amazed—watch art come to life right before your eyes! Each design is created in real time just for you, and then the finished piece is mailed directly to your door. Art wire is a super cool form of sculptural art made by bending, twisting, and shaping metal wire into bold, creative designs. With this technique, artists can explore 3D form, movement, and texture using a material that’s simple, flexible, and full of potential!

Punky’s Party Decoration
Get ready for a fun and creative fall experience! Join the HCC Student Government Association – Online College for Punky’s Party Decoration, a virtual activity where you can decorate, connect, and celebrate the fall season with other HCC students.

How It Works
1. Sign Up & Get Your Kit
Register by October 1 to receive your Punky’s Decoration Kit.

Punkin' Party Sign-Up Link
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=bVPcvoCTEE2ZVN38j1tb3VStgclbaKlKrZ47XE0zPv1UN0xFV0xGR1I2MDBGNVdERFdQOUVQTVhBRi4u&route=shorturl

2. Get Your Kit at Home
After registering, your decoration kit will be shipped directly to your home, so you’ll have everything ready for the event.

3. Join the Online Party!
Bring your kit and join us online as we decorate together, have fun, and show off our creativity!

Thursday, October 22
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Online

Meeting Link:
13612860-3e61-4c28-9be4-c6079fd1c5f8@bedc536d-9380-4d10-9954-ddfc8f5b5bdd" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/13612860-3e61-4c28-9be4-c6079fd1c5f8@bedc536d-9380-4d10-9954-ddfc8f5b5bdd

Don’t miss it! Let’s make this fall creative, fun, and spooktacular!