SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Nov. 4, 2014 Extreme Networks (Nasdaq: EXTR), a leader in high performance networking, today announced its first college-level event with the Pro Football Hall of Fame's (PFHOF) "Heart of a Hall of Famer" series, part of the organization's youth and education initiatives that provide students the opportunity to engage and learn from legendary Hall of Famers about how to achieve success on and off the football field.
On Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014, Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback Mike Haynes, formerly of the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Raiders, will provide college students from around the country a chance to learn about character, overcoming hardship and achieving success in life. The session, hosted by the San Diego Community College District, will be broadcasted to schools via a video conference program, powered by Extreme Networks.
Session Information:
Who: Pro Football Hall of Famer Mike Haynes
When: Tuesday, Nov. 4 from Noon - 1 p.m. ET
Where: San Diego Community College District and video conference
Participating Schools: Minnesota State University at Mankato, University of Mount Union, Kent State University at Stark, Baldwin Wallace University and Malone University.
For a full list of upcoming Heart of a Hall of Famer events and how to participate, visit here. Be sure to follow along on Twitter using the hashtag #HeartOfHOFer and follow @ExtremeNetworks and @ProFootballHOF.
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About Extreme Networks
Extreme Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXTR) is setting a new standard for superior customer experience by delivering network-powered innovation and market leading service and support. The company delivers high-performance switching and routing products for data center and core-to-edge networks, wired/wireless LAN access, and unified network management and control. Our award-winning solutions include software-defined networking (SDN), cloud and high-density Wi-Fi, BYOD and enterprise mobility, identity access management and security. Extreme Networks is headquartered in San Jose, CA and has more than 12,000 customers in over 80
countries. For more information, visit the company's website at http://www.extremenetworks.com.
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About the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Located in Canton, Ohio, the birthplace of the National Football League, the Pro Football Hall of Fame's mission is to Honor the Heroes of the Game, Preserve its History, Promote its Values, & Celebrate Excellence EVERYWHERE. For more information, please visit ProFootballHOF.com; @ProFootballHOF on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Extreme Networks
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