HACC Events and Activities
HACC Events and Activities
Please explore this site for a list of HACC activities and events.
For event details, registration, and questions please email studentinvolvement@hacc.edu or the sponsoring area/group.
~ Week of January 19, 2025 Events & Programs ~
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
~Martin Luther King Jr.
*Social Wellness*
HACC Student Engagement Groups include:
ATLAS: Advocacy, Togetherness, Liberation, Allyship, Support (LGBTQ+ group)
A Disability Rights Alliance
Jewish Student Association
Men of Connection and Integrity
Military/Veteran Affairs
Second Chances (Reentry and Justice Involved Students)
Women of Connection
If you are interested in joining a student engagement group or learning more about what else HACC has to offer, consider completing this
HACC Involvement and Engagement Interest Form.
Game Day Student Section & Free Food Event
Saturday, January 17 at 1 p.m.
Come join the student section and cheer on our team. Free Burger Yum and homemade lemonade will be served at halftime, so make sure you’re there to show your school spirit and grab something delicious. If you can’t make it in-person, you can watch the game live on Twitch: HACC Athletics.
All are welcome.
Sponsored by the Student Government Association.
Location: Evan Center Gym at the Harrisburg campus.
Blizzard Bash
Tuesday, January 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
IT’S COLD OUTSIDE! Come join the Student Government Association for some winter fun. Take a photo in the giant inflatable snow globe and then stop by the lobby to enjoy the pancake bar and grab a cup of hot chocolate or coffee to warm up.
All are welcome to attend!
Sponsored by the Student Government Association.
Location: Evans Lobby and Gym at the Harrisburg campus.
Game Day Student Section & Free Food Event
Tuesday, January 20 at 7 p.m.
Come join the student section and cheer on our team. Free Burger Yum and homemade lemonade will be served at halftime, so make sure you’re there to show your school spirit and grab something delicious. If you can’t make it in-person, you can watch the game live on Twitch: HACC Athletics.
All are welcome.
Sponsored by the Student Government Association.
Location: Evan Center Gym at the Harrisburg campus.
Global Coffee Hour
Wednesday, January 21 starting at noon
Join us in honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through creativity and community. Enjoy free coffee and pastries while selecting an MLK quote and turning its message into a piece of visual art using a variety of materials, no artistic experience needed. The event will also include a screening of Selma, offering space to reflect on Dr. King’s impact and the continued relevance of his work. Stop by to create, connect, and engage with the dream in a meaningful and artistic way.
All spring enrolled students are welcome.
Sponsored by the Center for Global Opportunities and Education.
Location: Cooper 2nd Floor at the Harrisburg campus.
*Physical Wellness*
Free Meal Thursday
Weekly, Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Beginning January 22
Please join the CARE Center for a FREE meal on Thursdays during the SPRING semester.
All spring enrolled students are welcome.
Sponsored by the CARE Center.
Locations: Gettysburg - The HUB
Harrisburg - Whitaker Hall 123
Lancaster - Main Building Cafeteria, Rm. 111C
York - Leader Cafeteria
*Intellectual Wellness*
Community Connections: The Coretta Scott King Rose Gallery
The month of January
Student Involvement invites you to participate in our Community Connections series. Please view the Coretta Scott King Rose Gallery linked below and answer the Google Form linked below to be entered in a raffle to win a guaranteed spot on the National Museum of African American History and Culture Bus Trip! The bus trip is taking place on Friday, February 6, 2026 and will be departing from Harrisburg Campus, Parking Lot #2 behind Cooper Welcome Center. Winners will be contacted via their HACC email on January 30, 2026.
All spring enrolled students are welcome.
Sponsored by Student Involvement.
Link: Gallery: https://cskrosegallery.thekingcenter.org/
Question Form: https://forms.gle/8Ln79
World Affairs Council's MLK Poetry & Storytelling Festival
Sunday, January 18 at 6 p.m.
The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg consistently recognizes the importance and significance of Martin Luther King Jr Day, and fosters community engagement through its annual celebration of the occasion. Each year, this organization brings together a diverse group of talented and passionate individuals, including local poets and spoken word artists who use their craft to pay tribute to the legacy of Dr. King. The commemoration is also marked by a unique poetry and storytelling competition that is open to high school and college students.
All are welcome to attend.
Sponsored by The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg.
Location: Cooper 209 at the Harrisburg campus.
Registration: https://tinyurl.com/wachmlk
Ceramic Sculptures by Travis Winters
A lecture by the artist will be held at noon on Feb. 11 in Whitaker 214. The lecture will be followed by a reception with food at the gallery.
The exhibition will be on display in the Rose Lehrman Art Gallery at the Harrisburg Campus from January 20 through February 13.
The exhibit, lecture and reception are open to all students, staff, faculty and community members.
Location: Rose Lehrman Art Gallery and Whitaker 214 at the Harrisburg campus.
Ceramic Sculptures by Travis Winters
A lecture by the artist will be held at noon on Feb. 11 in Whitaker 214. The lecture will be followed by a reception with food at the gallery.
The exhibition will be on display in the Rose Lehrman Art Gallery at the Harrisburg Campus from January 20 through February 13.
The exhibit, lecture and reception are open to all students, staff, faculty and community members.
Location: Rose Lehrman Art Gallery and Whitaker 214 at the Harrisburg campus.
*Occupational Wellness*
Explore the benefits of College Central Network’s (CCN) Career Services Resources and Tools to help you in building a successful career path.
THERE IS NO ACTUAL MEETING for this workshop.
Request Workshop Video Presentation to view at your leisure.
Students must have their HACC ID# and Hawkmail email address available to use during the presentation.
Explore the benefits of CCN’s career resources & tools - it's so simple!
Email HACC Career Services at careerservices@hacc.edu to request the workshop materials.
Discover How to Connect with Career Professionals for Informational Interviews, Job Shadows & other types
of Experiential Learning activities to learn about different career fields and why doing an ELOPs will benefit you!
THERE IS NO ACTUAL MEETING for this workshop.
Request Workshop Video Presentation to view at your leisure.
Discover the value of informational interviews, job shadows and more!
Explore the different types of experiential learning opportunities that can help you learn more about a particular career field.
Email HACC Career Services at careerservices@hacc.edu to request the workshop materials.
Transfer Services Virtual Drop-ins
Wednesday, January 21 and January 28 from 10 a.m. to noon
To schedule a Zoom appointment, please use Navigate. If you have questions, please email transfer@hacc.edu or call 717-221-1750.
All spring enrolled students are welcome.
Zoom Link: https://hacc.zoom.us/j/8251344967#success
Hawk Festival
Tuesday, January 20 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Student Employment Program is proud to present an incredibly fun and engaging festival where you can come learn how to help pay for college and gain valuable professional experience through an on-campus job. You'll be able to connect with supervisors and departments, learn about opportunities to work and grow, apply for jobs, ask questions, play games, enter raffles, and win prizes, all in one place! There will also be a virtual version of this event running simultaneously with more information to come on how you can get involved!
All HACC students are welcome to attend!
Sponsored by The Student Employment Program and Career Development & Transfer Services and free to all students.
Location: Cooper Student Center Lobby on the Harrisburg Campus
“As an institution of higher education, HACC is committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all people and perspectives. HACC embraces, supports, and actively pursues an environment that reflects and values the community it serves and the global society in which we live. Programming and activities promote a college-wide atmosphere of collegiality, respect, and cultural competence. While all are encouraged to participate in these programs, we respect individual choices not to attend if a particular program or event conflicts with personal beliefs and values. However, please be advised that discriminatory conduct and harassment undermine the dignity of individuals and hinder the College’s educational mission and values. Such conduct will not be permitted. Failure to comply with community standards could result in disciplinary action. Lastly, if accommodations would support your full participation and engagement, please consult with your SAS Coordinator or contact Marsha Leonard at maleonar@hacc.edu or 717-780-1103.”
Sources (College Policy 007, College Policy 039, and Shared Governance Policy 505)