Greetings, HACC supporters!
February is Black History Month. This month serves to educate the masses on the contributions, triumphs and sacrifices of African Americans for centuries. Here at HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College, we stand in support of the African-American community and denounce all acts of violence, bigotry and prejudice against this community.
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Special Events Announcements
We’re celebrating 60 years of HACC, and you’re invited!
HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, is turning 60, and you’re invited to celebrate with us!
On Feb. 14, 1964, HACC became the first community college chartered in Pennsylvania. This year, the College celebrates 60 years of academic brilliance, community empowerment and countless success stories.
Please join us on April 12, 2024, at 5 p.m. to celebrate the 60th anniversary of YOUR favorite community college at a Diamond Anniversary Gala at the Hershey Antique Auto Museum AACA in Hershey, Pa. You’ll celebrate how HACC has changed your life, have the opportunity to bid on one-of-a-kind #HACCyeah experiences and connect with HACC supporters. The best part is… You’ll also raise funds for scholarships for HACC students.
By March 22, 2024, please visit this link to purchase your tickets. Please don’t wait… Tickets are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
To learn more about the College’s 60th anniversary celebrations, please visit hacc.edu/60.
Thank you, and we can’t wait to see you there!
Special Call for Distinguished Alumni Award Nominees
In honor of HACC’s 60th anniversary in 2024, the HACC Alumni Association will recognize 60 exceptional alumni with the Distinguished Alumni Award.
HACC alumni, it’s time to turn on your own spotlight and celebrate your success and achievements. We invite you to “toot your own horn” and nominate yourself for the 2024 HACC Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award. If you exemplify the HACC "spirit" in your personal life, professional achievements and community service, please complete a nomination form.
HACC’s Spring 2024 Graduating Students Need YOUR Help!
As you know, the HACC Foundation exists to remove financial barriers for HACC’s students. We recently received the following message from a HACC faculty member:
I have a student who is not planning to attend graduation because the expense of the cap and gown are a hardship for her. Are there resources to help students who cannot afford the cap and gown?
We are planning our Commencement ceremony in May and would love to be able to provide – at no cost – caps and gowns for students who cannot afford them. Each cap and gown set costs approximately $40.
We are kindly asking for your support in making this happen. We are encouraging our generous donors to consider making a tax-deductible contribution of at least $400 to the HACC Foundation. This will enable us to fund caps and gowns for at least 10 students.
Please contribute by March 8 using a method most convenient for you:
Contribute online at www.hacc.edu/givenow, select “Other” in the “Choose your designation” field and type “Student Cap and Gown” in the “Please enter the name of fund here”
Make your check payable to the HACC Foundation, write “Student Cap and Gown” on the memo line and mail the check to:
HACC Foundation
PO Box 8915
Lancaster, PA 17604-9966
This time period will allow us to:
Process your generous contribution
Encourage our graduating students to sign up to attend the Commencement ceremony in May
Pay for the caps and gowns
Ease the worry and stress of our graduating students
Thank you so much for your support and investment in the lives of HACC’s students.
Gratefully YOURS.
HACC's 2023 Fall Commencement Ceremony
Relive the Excitement of HACC’s Fall 2023 Commencement Ceremony
On Dec. 14, 2023, we celebrated hundreds of graduating students who received their certificate, diploma or degree from HACC. What an amazing evening!
If you were unable to attend the ceremony, you can relive the excitement by:
Congratulations to the Class of 2023 and the many people who supported these graduates along the way. We know it takes a village! #HACCproud
HACC Newsroom
Be in the Know! Subscribe to HACC’s Newsroom!
HACC has a new online newsroom! The online newsroom has been updated to:
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Subscribing allows you to receive updates with the latest news from HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College - and it’s easy!
Just follow these steps:
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That’s it!
Donors’ Impact on Academic Programs
HACC Foundation Donors Fund Equipment Purchase for HACC’s Radiologic Technology Program
HACC Foundation donors provided funding that will allow the Radiologic Technology Program to continue to offer industry-standard digital radiography equipment to students. Students in the program can work with the equipment they see at their clinical sites - from the labs located at HACC’s Lancaster Campus. Offering the industry standard to students will allow HACC to continue to uphold its valued place in the community, providing opportunities and transforming lives to shape the future of medical imaging.
We are grateful for the generosity of HACC Foundation donors, which made this possible.
You Can Positively Impact Lives by Serving on the HACC Foundation Board of Directors
The HACC Foundation, a nonprofit organization established in 1985 to raise funds in support of HACC, is seeking professional, ethical, knowledgeable and hard-working individuals to join its Board of Directors.
The Board raises funds for the College; directs the business and financial affairs; and serves as the policy-making body of the HACC Foundation. The Board is comprised of business and community leaders who are committed to raising funds for HACC students, programs and facilities.
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply for membership on the HACC Foundation Board. Applications are accepted any time and should be submitted using an online application.
To see why others enjoy serving on the HACC Foundation Board, please view these photographs.
For more information on the HACC Foundation, visit haccfoundation.org.
HACC Foundation
Complete the HACC Foundation Data Request Form Today!
The HACC Foundation appreciates YOUR support and wants you to stay updated on the stories, updates and opportunities that impact the lives and futures of HACC’s students. Don’t miss out on the chance to have a front-row seat to all these developments!
If your contact information has changed within the past year or since you last provided it to us, please complete the data request form today to ensure we can keep you informed.
Thank you very much!
Fundraiser in Support of HACC Students
Calling All Foodies! This Tour is for You!
Want to treat yourself to New York’s City’s finest pizza in New York? HACC yeah!
HACC’s Alumni Association has teamed up with AAA Travel to offer “A Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour” on May 18, 2024. This world-famous pizza tour has been featured on “The Today Show,” “The Food Network” and “The Travel Channel!”
For full details, including how to register, please visit this webpage. These unforgettable experiences benefit HACC students, so please help us spread the word.
P.S. - HACC alumni, never miss a beat by updating YOUR information and interests. It is fast and easy.
Former HACC Professor Pens History Book
New book of interest to Harrisburg locals by former HACC history professor
Congratulations to HACC Emeritus Dr. Rodney Ross for a new book available on Feb. 19! Harrisburg in World War I and the 1918 Pandemic overviews the start of World War I in 1917 and how Harrisburg residents took control, suffered and acted. Dr. Ross shares what it was like at the Harrisburg home front of the era of World War I.
Dr. Ross was born, educated and worked in the Harrisburg area. He was a history professor at HACC for 47 years! Before that, Dr. Ross taught at the Harrisburg School District. He has authored book reviews, academic articles and encyclopedic entries, and he published his first book in 2021, Harrisburg in World War II.
Upcoming Events
Join Us For Events at HACC!
You are invited to participate in the exciting HACC events we have coming up.
Please visit the HACC Events Calendar for more information. We will see you there!
HACC Alumni Association
Reconnect with YOUR Alumni Association
Are you #HACCproud to be a graduate of HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College? If so, we are proud to have you as a member of the HACC Alumni Association. To join the Alumni Association or update your contact information, please complete this form. Thank you!
We Want To Hear From You!
HACC is Hiring, So Come Join Us!
HACC is looking for high-performing professionals ready to serve and transform the lives of students.
If you are interested in being a part of the HACC employee community, please visit our career site to view available positions.
Be Loud and #HACCproud!
Do you love HACC? Do you want everyone to know it? Please share your story with us and help others see how HACC can be the right choice for them!
We want to hear about how HACC impacted your life and the people who helped you on your path to success.
It only takes a few minutes to share your story, but taking the time to share your experience can have a lasting impact on someone else. Don’t be shy - please go to hacc.edu/Stories today!
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