Celebrating the successes and accomplishments of our NHCC faculty and staff helps us to be more vibrant as a community and more engaged as a college.
In this issue, we highlight the accomplishments of Cheyenne Vaughn, Lisa Whalen, Ed Hahn,
and more!
Faculty and Staff Accomplishments
NHCC Staff Attend Hnub Tshiab: Hmong Women Achieving Together Gala
Thanks to the support of NHCC Student Affairs, Julio and several women from across campus attended the Hnub Tshiab: Hmong Women Achieving Together Dinner Gala on October 2.
The event brought together inspiring women leaders who shared powerful stories of achievement, resilience, and possibility. For young attendees, the experience provided an opportunity to build confidence, expand their aspirations, and see their dreams reflected in the success of others. Julio proudly wore a traditional Hmong Money Vest, celebrating Hmong culture and heritage during the event!
Lisa Whalen's Essay Is Published
NHCC English professor Lisa Whalen's micro essay titled "My Body, Remembering How to Want," was published in the White Wall Review. Visit the White Wall Review webpage to read it.
Writing Resource Center Staff are Published in The Peer Review
Congratulations to Cheyenne Vaughn, current Writing Resource Center co-coordinator, and
Ed Hahn, former faculty Writing Resource Center co-coordinator, on their recent publication in The Peer Review.
The article examines NHCC's co-coordinator model and the role professional tutors play in supporting students and Writing Resource Center operations. In the article, Ed and Cheyenne call attention to the need for more research and shared experiences from professionals working in tutoring and leadership roles.
This publication highlights the innovative work taking place at NHCC and contributes to broader conversations within the writing center profession.
An NHCC Faculty Couple Prepares for the Stage
On October 3, NHCC piano faculty couple Dr. Grace Choi and Dr. Kevin Hobbs held a recital at NHCC in the FAC Theatre! The piano recital included beautiful and moving moments and plenty of surprises, showcasing the breadth and sheer talent of these two phenomenal professors.
Grace and Kevin shared what it was like preparing for a recital as a married couple, and more on our blog.
Visit our NHCC blog to read more about their recital and the preparations beforehand.
And voilà, that wraps up our faculty and staff accomplishments for the fall semester! Thank you to the faculty and staff who shared their recent achievements with us!