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 February 16, 2025 Events & Programs ~
“There are two ways of exerting one's strength: one is pushing down, the other is pulling up.”
~Booker T. Washington
*Social Wellness*
HACC Student Engagement Groups include:
ATLAS: Advocacy, Togetherness, Liberation, Allyship, Support (LGBTQ+ group)
A Disability Rights Alliance
Jewish Student Association
Latin Bridges
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.
Hawk Love Fest
Saturday, February 14 from noon to 2 p.m.
Celebrate the love at Hawk Love Fest! Join us on Saturday, February 14 as we celebrate Sophomore Day for the HACC Hawks Men’s Basketball team, HACC’s birthday, and Valentine’s Day. Stop by to watch the game, receive giveaways, and connect with our Student-Athlete Advisory Committee or sign up for fall sports opportunities. If you can’t make it in-person, you can watch the game live on Twitch: HACC Athletics.
All spring enrolled students are welcome.
Sponsored by Wellness, Athletics, Recreation and Engagement.
Location: Evans PE Center at the Harrisburg campus.
Global Coffee Hour
Wednesday, February 18 from noon to 2 p.m.
Join us for Global Coffee Hour celebrating Black Heritage Month with a screening of "HOMECOMING: a film by Beyonce", a visually stunning film that honors Black culture, ancestry, and storytelling. Enjoy free coffee and light refreshments while we gather in community, reflect, and celebrate the global impact of Black creativity and history.
All spring enrolled students are welcome.
Sponsored by the Center for Global Opportunities and Education.
Location: Cooper 2nd Floor at the Harrisburg campus.
*Emotional Wellness*
Mental Health Mondays
Every Monday from 11 a.m. to noon
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 spring enrolled students are welcome.
Sponsored by Holistic Support and Engagement.
Location: Whitaker 226D at the Harrisburg campus.
Zoom Link: https://hacc.zoom.us/j/96410991205
BHM Embroidery Kits
Starting February 16
In recognition of Black History Month, SGA is giving away embroidery kits of prominent African-American figures! For Harrisburg, they will be available
to pick up from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m., on February 17 and 24, on the second floor of the Cooper Student Center. For Gettysburg, Lancaster and York, they will be
available to pick up at your campus Bookstore. Supplies are limited.
All are welcome.
Sponsored by the Student Government Association.
Paws and Peace with Caring Pet Therapy Dogs!
Wednesday, February 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Please join Student Access Services and the CARE Center for a mental health event! Light refreshments will be served.
All spring enrolled students are welcome.
Sponsored by Student Access Services and the CARE Center.
Location: Whitaker 123 at the Harrisburg campus.
Love & Landmines
Wednesday, February 18 from noon to 1 p.m.
Come learn about healthy dating advice, tips, etc from Dr. Taylor Bryant. Dr. Taylor Bryant is skilled in Post Traumatic Stress, Child Development, Transformational Life Coaching, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Child Advocacy. She is a Doctor of Philosophy PhD, focused in Forensic Psychology from Walden University.
All spring enrolled students are welcome.
Sponsored by the Center for Male Engagement.
Location: Cooper 209 at the Harrisburg campus.
The Great Library Paint-Off
February 9 to February 27
Be a part of HACC history and paint the library's gumball machine. HACC Harrisburg students are invited to submit art ideas to paint the McCormick Library's Gumball Machine. Submission forms and guidelines can be picked up at the McCormick Library or by emailing hbglib@hacc.edu. Information about this event can be found at the McCormick Library, and any questions can be asked in person or by emailing hbglib@hacc.edu.
Current Spring 2026 HACC Harrisburg Students are eligible to submit designs.
This paint project is hosted by HACC's McCormick Library.
*Physical Wellness*
Free Meal Thursday
Weekly, Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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
ClawsDecor
Through the end of June
ClawsDecor is run by HACC alumni and is a locally owned press-on nail gallery in Harrisburg offering professional, hand made hand painted reusable nail
designs that can be applied at home in minutes. They provide beautiful styles ideal for everyday wear, interviews, events, and special occasions. They will
offer a 15% student discount to HACC students with valid student ID through June 30.
All spring enrolled students are welcome.
Location: ClawsDecor, 3430 Derry St. Hbg, PA 17111 Open Tues-Sat noon to 7 p.m.
Website: https://clawsdecor.com/
HACC Student Intramural Tournament
Please respond to survey by February 20
The SGA is launching a Student Intramural Tournament! Want to play, have fun, and represent with your team? We want to know which sports excite you
the most! The tournament will take place in late March or early April, only for HACC students, and there will be awesome prizes to win! The tournament will
take place at the Harrisburg campus, but we want teams from all campuses to participate. Depending on the sport chosen, please expect to gather a team of 5-8
people. If you want to play but need support to form a team, SGA can help! Select the sport you want to play and join us for a fun, competitive, and
unforgettable showdown!
All spring enrolled students are welcome.
Sponsored by the Student Government Association.
Link: SURVEY
*Spiritual Wellness*
Ramadan at HACC
Starting Tuesday, February 17
Ramadan Mubarak to all of our muslim students, staff, and faculty. During this special month, we'd like to invite HACC's muslim students, staff, and faculty to share their story to HACC's story bank. These stories help create a culture of care and belonging for current and prospective students. Ramadan gift bags are available in the International Student Services office, Cooper 217 at the Harrisburg Campus or Lancaster, York, Gettysburg Bookstores while supplies last beginning on February 17. Please stop by to pick one up!
HACC has dedicated prayer spaces for students on all campuses:
Gettysburg: 127D
Harrisburg: C130
Lancaster: East 311B
York: Leader 158A
*Intellectual Wellness*
Community Connections: Making Black America - Through the Grapevine
Throughout February
Student Involvement invites you to participate in our Community Connections series. Please view at least one episode of "Making Black America - Through
the Grapevine" linked below and answer the Google Form linked below to be entered in a raffle to win one of ten $100 HACC Bookstore gift cards.
All spring enrolled students are welcome.
Sponsored by Student Involvement.
Link: Making Black America - Through the Grapevine
Form: https://forms.gle/T5cbXZ4nTcpUp17o8
Monthly Movies: Black Heritage Month Edition
Throughout February
Join us for a virtual screening of the PBS documentary WE WANT THE FUNK in celebration of Black Heritage Month. This dynamic film traces the history
and cultural impact of funk music, a genre pioneered by Black musicians in the United States that transformed sound, style, and self-expression. Students are
invited to use their HACC login credentials to watch for free through Kanopy, and reflect and engage with the powerful legacy of funk as both a musical
movement and a vital form of Black cultural expression. Participants will be entered to win a free HACC water bottle.
All spring enrolled students are welcome.
Sponsored by the CARE Center.
Link: https://forms.gle/xYWKi9Z8upXPx7U18
CME/Learning Commons Recommended Books
Throughout February
The HACC Library and the Center for Male Engagement invite you to participate in our Recommended Book event during February Heritage Month. Students
who read any of the books displayed will need to complete this assessment form by Feb 26 to be entered into a raffle for a chance to earn a spot on the Explore Philadelphia Overnight Trip. The trip dates are March 13-14. Winners will be contacted via the HACC email entered below, and the trip fee will be waived
for the winners. Here's to happy reading!
All spring enrolled students are welcome.
Sponsored by the Center for Male Engagement and The HACC Library and Learning Commons.
Link: Google Form Entry
Hawk Talk! English Language Conversation Group
Weekly on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Join us for a fun, friendly, and supportive space to improve your English conversation skills while meeting new people! Open to both native English speakers
and those who want to practice. *Lunch vouchers for Chef’s Apprentice will be provided to those who participate.* Please sign up below.
All are welcome.
Sponsored by International Student Services.
Location: McCormick Library Room 202 at the Harrisburg campus.
Link: SIGN UP
BHM: Excellence Through Cinema
Weekly on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Join SGA for a weekly showing of movies and shows that uplift African American culture and voices. Movies such as "Black Panther", "Sing Sing",
"Spider Man: Into the Spider-Verse" and episodes of "That's So Raven" will be shown! Food and/or snacks will be provided.
All are welcome.
Sponsored by the Student Government Association.
Location: 2nd Floor of Cooper at the Harrisburg campus.
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.
Link: SUBMIT
Quest for Success
February 2 through February 27
The HACC Learning Commons & Library invites you on a Quest for Success on campus and online from February 2nd to February 27th. Learn about our service areas, complete a series of fun puzzles, and be entered into a drawing for some fabulous prizes!
All HACC students are welcome to participate.
Sponsored by The Learning Commons & Library.
Location: Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Lancaster, and York Learning Commons, or online.
Quest for Success - HACC Learning Commons Scheduling | LibCal - Harrisburg Area Community College
Art Faculty Exhibition
A reception with food will be held at the Art Gallery on March 12 from 5:30 – 7 p.m.
The exhibition will be on display in the Rose Lehrman Art Gallery at the Harrisburg Campus from February 23 through March 20.
The exhibit and reception are open to all students, staff, faculty and community members.
Location: Rose Lehrman Art Gallery
Hawk Study Sessions
Monday, February 16 from 10 a.m. to noon at the York campus.
Tuesday, February 17 from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the Gettysburg campus.
Tuesday, February 24 from 12:15 to 2:15 p.m. at the Harrisburg campus.
Wednesday, February 25 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Lancaster campus.
Hey HAWKS! Come get free food, relax with friends, do some de-stressing, or get quiet studying done! Whatever you need for mid-terms, Hawk Study Sessions are here for you. Please check for details about your specific campus, all students from all campuses are welcome.
All spring enrolled students are welcome.
Sponsored by Student Involvement.
Locations: Gettysburg: The HUB
Harrisburg: Cooper 209
Lancaster: Main Cafeteria
York: Leader Cafeteria
Girl, Get Up: A Scholarly Reassessment of Black Women and Girls Achievement
Thursday, February 19 from noon to 1:15 p.m.
This session uses music, culture, and Black feminist theory to challenge the idea that Black excellence is rare. You will explore how Black women and girls’ brilliance grows from shared traditions across classrooms, creativity, and community. For more detailed information: Emerging Scholars February Series
All are welcome.
Sponsored by Campus & Academic Partnerships.
Location: Virtual
Registration: Zoom Attendee Sign-up Link
Third Thursday Trivia: Clubs and Groups Edition
Thursday, February 19 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Join your SGA for a fun virtual trivia event! PLUS, learn about Clubs and Student Engagement Groups at HACC. Prizes will be awarded!
All spring enrolled students are welcome.
Sponsored by the Student Government Association.
Link: https://hacc.zoom.us/my/haccsga
*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 but you can 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 but you can 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, February 18 and February 25 from 10 a.m. – Noon
To schedule a Zoom appointment, please use Navigate. Questions: Email transfer@hacc.edu or call 717-221-1750
All spring enrolled students are welcome.
Sponsored by Transfer Services.
Zoom Link: https://hacc.zoom.us/j/8251344967#success
Student Employment Program (SEP) Q&A Sessions
Wednesday, February 18 from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Have questions about HACC’s Student Employment Program? Join us during these one-hour virtual Q&A sessions. See you there!
All HACC Students interested in learning about student employment are welcome!
Sponsored by Student Employment.
Zoom Link: https://hacc.zoom.us/j/99617376691
Transfer Partner Tabling on the York Campus
Tuesday, February 17 – Thursday, February 19 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
There will be 4-year college transfer partners available for you to talk to in between classes to get the information you need to transfer after graduating HACC and how it will benefit you to plan ahead before graduation. Questions, email transfer@hacc.edu.
All are welcome.
Location: All Majors – Leader 103 Tutoring Lobby and Welcome Center Lobby
Nursing Majors - Bookstore Lobby
York Employer Partner Tabling
Tuesday, February 17 – Thursday, February 19 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
There will be employer partners available to speak with you in between classes to learn about their industries, their specific organizations, experiential, internship and employment experiences. Questions, email careerservices@hacc.edu.
All are welcome to attend.
Location: All Majors – Leader 103 Tutoring Lobby and Welcome Center Lobby
Nursing Majors - Bookstore Lobby
Career Conversations: Career Pathways with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Including Internships/Apprenticeship, and Employment Opportunities for Students and Graduates
Wednesday, February 19 from noon – 1:30 p.m.
Learn the various ways you can engage with the Commonwealth’s largest employer for internships & employment opportunities!
All HACC students are welcome to attend!
Zoom link: https://hacc.zoom.us/j/92995252411
York Campus Dual Admissions Panel & Mini Fair
Thursday, February 19 from 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Gain valuable insights and explore diverse academic pathways at our college panel info session and mini fair, where expert speakers and interactive booths await to guide you towards an informed and inspired higher education journey. No Sign-up is needed, so just show up!
All are welcome.
Location: Cytec 101at the York 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)