HACC Events and Activities 

 December

~ Week of December 8, 2025 Events & Programs ~

“Rest isn’t a reward for the work; it’s part of the work.”

                                                                              ~Leesa Renée Hall 

*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 HACC has to offer, sign up here. 

New York Bus Trip

Monday, December 15, 2025. All buses depart at 6 a.m. and leave from NYC at 6 p.m.

Join the Center for Global Education & Opportunities for a festive bus trip to New York City to kick off the holiday season! Explore Bryant Park’s Winter Village, enjoy the ice skating rink, and take in all the magical sights and sounds the city has to offer. Get into the holiday spirit with us in NYC! 

All fall enrolled students are welcome. 

Sponsored by the Center for Global Opportunities and Education. 

Link: SIGN-UP

Location: Pickup from Cooper Lot at the Harrisburg campus -  BUS IS FULL

Pickup from Main Lot at the Lancaster campus

Pickup from Leader Lot at the York campus. - BUS IS FULL

*Physical Wellness*

Circuit Workout with Jodi Kain

Tuesdays, December 9 from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m.

Join Jodi Kain for a revitalizing cardio and strength training class using your own body weight, or hand weights for additional resistance. This class will leave you feeling energized and ready for the day! Can’t make it in person? Then join via Zoom to participate.

All are welcome. 

Sponsored by Wellness, Athletics, Retention and Engagement. 

Location: Evans Room 107 at the Harrisburg campus. 

Zoom: https://hacc.zoom.us/j/92896357629

TO Expresso Coffee Truck

Wednesday, December 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Come prepare for your finals by stopping by T.O. Espresso Beverage Truck to campus! The first 50 students will receive a $10 credit for pastries or a drink of their choice – from energizing espresso drinks to refreshing iced beverages. This is a perfect opportunity to fuel up for finals, and enjoy a delicious treat on us. Don't miss out on this caffeinated campus experience!

Discount for enrolled students, all may visit the food truck! 

Sponsored by the Center for Male Engagement. 

Location: Outside of Cooper at the Harrisburg campus. 

*Emotional Wellness*

Mental Health Mondays

Monday, December 8  from 9 to 10 a.m. & 5 to 6 p.m.

Mental Health is wealth, and we want to ensure you are well! Stop by the Holistic Support Suite for Mental Health Monday for a snack and conversations about supporting your mental wellbeing.

All are welcome. 

Sponsored by Student Access Services and Community Standards and Engagement. 

Location: Whitaker 226 at the Harrisburg campus. 

Cozy Commons            

Monday, December 1 to Friday, December 12 during library hours

The Learning Commons & Library invites you to come for cocoa and relaxing activities as we wind down the semester. Cocoa available while supplies last.

All registered students are welcome to attend.

The event is hosted by the HACC Learning Commons & Library.

Location: HACC campus library and the Hawk’s Nest at HACC Lebanon at LVC.

Silent De-stress Dance Party

Monday, December 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Shake off the impending stress of finals week with a silent dance party! No matter the genre, dance like no one is watching (or listening) and celebrate the end of a semester! Food & Drinks will be provided!

All are welcome. 

Sponsored by The Center for Global Opportunities and Education. 

Location: Cooper 2nd floor at the Harrisburg campus. 

*Intellectual Wellness*

Submit Your Writing and Artwork to The Copper Quill! 

Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis.

Do you enjoy writing poetry, reviews, or short works of prose (fiction or nonfiction), taking photographs, and/or creating works of art? If so, please consider submitting your work to HACC’s online literary arts magazine, The Copper Quill, for possible publication in an upcoming issue! Feel free to reach out to us with questions at haccliteraryjournal@gmail.com and to submit your work via the weblink below. 

Current HACC students, HACC faculty and staff, and HACC alumni are welcome to submit their work.

This opportunity is made possible by The Copper Quill, HACC’s online literary arts magazine.

To submit your work, please visit our SUBMISSION page

Community Connections - The UN at 80: What Has It Achieved?

Throughout December

Watch "The UN At 80: What Has It Achieved?" on YouTube and answer the accompanying question via Google Form to be entered to win 1 of 10 $100 HACC Bookstore Credit to help with your books for Spring semester! Winners will be notified on January 6, 2026.

All fall enrolled students are welcome. 

Sponsored by Student Involvement. 

Links: VIDEO

GOOGLE FORM

*Occupational Wellness* 

Transfer Services Virtual Drop-ins

Every Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to noon

To schedule a Zoom appointment, please use Navigate. Questions:  Email transfer@hacc.edu or call 717-221-1750

All fall enrolled students are welcome.

Sponsored by Transfer Services.  

Zoom Link: https://hacc.zoom.us/j/8251344967#success 

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. 

“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)