HACC Yeah®! News
Greetings, HACC supporters!
Welcome to our newsletter, HACC Yeah®! News
We will continue to share relevant information and keep you “in the know” as we serve and support HACC students.
In this difficult time, we want to share with you the ways HACC and the HACC Foundation are doing our part during the global coronavirus pandemic. Please visit hacc.edu/Coronavirus for more information.
Although our campuses are closed, the College is open and we want to stay connected with you. For all the latest news, updates and information, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Please contact foundation@hacc.edu if you have any questions or need additional information.
Thank you!
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Spring 2021 Virtual Commencement
Celebrate OUR #HACCgraduates on May 13!
Are you ready to virtually celebrate HACC’s 2021 spring and summer classes? #HACCyeah!
We know how hard our students work – inside and outside of the classroom. While we cannot come together in person to celebrate, we’re ready to virtually celebrate them and their accomplishments at HACC’s second-ever virtual Commencement ceremony on May 13.
Tune in to our YouTube channel to view images of some of our graduating students, and hear brief remarks from HACC leadership, a graduating student, faculty member and alumni.
How can you help celebrate our #HACCgraduates?
1. Tune in to the virtual ceremony at 6 p.m.
2. Share YOUR excitement on social media and tag HACC in your post
3. Use #HACCproud and #HACCgraduate in your posts
HACC is looking forward to seeing you online on the BIG day! Please continue to check our Commencement website for updated information.
Thank you!
HACC Foundation
HACC Foundation Allocates Over $213,000 for Key Projects
We are proud to announce the HACC Foundation approved more than $213,000 for projects at the College, including assistance for students facing food insecurity.
Please visit our online newsroom for more information.
An Interview with Dr. Ski
Dr. Ski chats with EJ Smith, top left, and Cole Godfrey, top right, admissions professionals at Lebanon Valley College, during their Admissions Guys podcast earlier this year.
LVC’s Admission Guys Quiz Dr. Ski About the Value of HACC
Starting your college journey at a community college is a smart choice
Dr. Ski, the president and CEO of HACC, proudly declares that “HACC is the community’s college.”
Discover the myriad reasons why by watching his interview earlier this year with The Admission Guys – Cole Godfrey and EJ Smith, college admission professionals at Lebanon Valley College. Dr. Ski joined them via Zoom to talk about the benefits of starting the college journey at HACC.
Dr. Ski’s passion for what HACC offers its students of all ages from many walks of life and the College’s role in supporting the community are captured in this 36-minute interview.
The Admission Guys asked if Dr. Ski had a massive billboard and could put anything on it, what would he say and why.
He replied, “Community college changes lives, changes destinies and changes family trees.”
Dr. Ski added, “I see it every day in and out of the classroom.”
To watch the interview on YouTube, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIa5EIrhEXA&t=6s. To listen to the audio/podcast, please visit https://anchor.fm/admissionguys.
We Want to Hear From YOU!
#EndCCstigma
We know a HACC degree, certificate or diploma can change lives. However, some think a community college education is not as important as a four-year degree. Michael, a HACC alumnus, said, “The common stigma of getting a bad education through a community college is completely false.”
Throughout Community College Month (and beyond!), we need YOUR help to end the community college stigma. Please consider sharing how HACC impacted you using #EndCCstigma and tagging our social media pages.
Your story could encourage continuing and future HACC students to remain on their journey to community college success.
Upcoming Events
“Untitled” by Nghia Nguyen
“Malachite” by Azeria Lloyd
Virtual Display of Student Honors Artwork at HACC
A virtual exhibition of artwork created by students at HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, will be on display April 21-May 6, 2021, on the Rose Lehrman Art Gallery’s webpage.
The exhibit will showcase hundreds of pieces produced by students enrolled in HACC’s art classes from the fall of 2019 through the spring of 2021. The collection covers a variety of art disciplines, including photography, computer art, digital photo imaging, three-dimensional and two-dimensional design, graphic design, drawing, painting, glass, ceramics and jewelry.
A virtual reception will be held April 29 at 5:30 p.m., where participants can meet and talk with students and employees. Awards will be presented during the reception at approximately 6 p.m.
The reception and exhibit are free and open to the public. For information on how to join the reception and view the exhibit, please visit our website.
Please note that due to the global coronavirus pandemic, event details are subject to change. For more information, please contact Shawn Williams at 717-780-2478 or smwillia@hacc.edu.
The gallery received state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and from the National Endowment for the Arts.
HACC Alumni Association
PSECU Offers Promotion to HACC Alumni
HACC alumni, because of HACC’s partnership with PSECU, if you own your home, you are eligible to borrow a lump sum with a low-rate PSECU Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC). The HELOC allows you to borrow and repay only what you need up to your approved credit limit. With no PSECU application fee, this HELOC can provide cash for home improvements and life’s big moments like weddings and school. Please click here to learn more!