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 November 2, 2026 Events & Programs ~
“We will be known forever by the tracks we leave.”
~ Dakota Proverb
*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
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.
Hawks After Hours: Food, Questions & Connections!!
Tuesday, October 27 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Need help, have a question, or simply looking for a place to connect after regular office hours? Join us for Hawk Nest After Hours, featuring food, conversation, and connections. This coming week, the Hawk Nest lands at the International Student Services office. Stop by, grab some food, ask a question, and connect with our team. The Hawk Nest will rotate across areas within the Office of Campus Life, Engagement & Retention, so keep an eye out for where it lands next!
All fall enrolled students are welcome.
Sponsored by OCLER.
Location: Cooper 217 at the Harrisburg campus.
Experience NYC This Winter with HACC! 🗽❄️
Friday, December 4 from 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Bundle up and get ready for a winter adventure in New York City! Join fellow HACC students for a bus trip to the Big Apple and experience the excitement, sights, sounds, and seasonal charm of NYC. Spend the day exploring the city, taking in iconic attractions, enjoying winter scenery, grabbing a bite to eat, shopping, and creating memories with friends. Whether it’s your first visit or you’re ready to experience NYC again, this trip is a great opportunity to explore, connect, and enjoy one of the world’s most exciting cities during a magical time of year.
A $20 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot. Contact: Veronica Thomas- Gladden-vlthomas@hacc.edu or Dr. Courtney Allen-caallen@hacc.edu
HACC students only
Complete both the deposit link and SignUpGenius
Use your HACC email address
You may only register yourself
Space is limited and first come, first served
Please do not register if you recently attended:
Mapping Philly Pride
Exploring Accessibility in Action: Smithsonian National Zoo Inclusion Experience
All fall enrolled students are welcome.
Sponsored by OCLER & Student Involvement
Location: Buses departing from Lancaster & Harrisburg campuses
Link: Sign Up
Link: Deposit
*Physical Wellness*
CARE Center: Help for Hawks Lunch!
Every Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.
As a part of HACC's Hunger Free Campus initiative, the CARE Center invites you to participate in our weekly free meal. Funds for this program were generously provided by the HACC Foundation & SGA.
All fall enrolled students are welcome.
Sponsored by the CARE Center.
Locations: Monday - Harrisburg Whitaker 123
Tuesday - York Leader Student Commons
Tuesday - Gettysburg HUB
Wednesday - Lancaster Main Cafeteria 111
Accessible Yoga
Tuesdays November 3, 10 and 17 from 3 to 4 p.m.
Join us for Accessible Yoga, an inclusive practice designed to be welcoming and adaptable for all participants. Whether you are new to yoga, have limited mobility, prefer a chair-based option, or are an experienced yogi, this class is for you.
All are welcome.
Sponsored by Holistic Support and Engagement.
Location: Evans P.E. Center 107 at the Harrisburg campus.
CME Harrisburg Barbershop #4
Wednesday, November 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Center for Male Engagement is hosting Barbershop events for students. If interested you will need to click the link below to make an appointment or you can stop by Cooper 206 for food. If you don't have an appointment, you will not be able to receive a haircut, we are not accepting walk-ins. Spots are LIMITED so sign up as soon as you can.
All fall enrolled students are welcome.
Sponsored by the Center for Male Engagement.
Location: Cooper 215 at the Harrisburg campus.
Link: SIGN UP
*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 copperquill@hacc.edu 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: https://sites.google.com/view/thecopperquill/submissions
Paintings, Ceramics & Mixed Media by Pat Scull
A lecture by the artist will be held at 6pm on Oct. 22 in Whitaker Hall, Room 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 October 5 – November 6, 2026.
Location: Rose Lehrman Art Gallery and Whitaker Hall, Room 214
The exhibition, lecture and reception are open to all students, staff, faculty and community members.
PTK Needs Your Feedback!
Form still open!
PTK is conducting a study on how to best prepare for exams. HACC's Alpha Nu Omega Chapter is gathering information about the study techniques, apps or websites, study locations, frequency, and session duration that help students succeed academically. Your responses will contribute to the creation of a practical study guide designed to improve exam and support academic success for all students. Students who complete the form are entered into a raffle for a prize.
All fall enrolled students are welcome.
Sponsored by PTK, Alpha Nu Omega Chapter.
Link: Passing With Ease
SGA Fact Attack
Monday (10/26/2026) to Sunday (11/1/2026)
Put your knowledge to the test with Fact Attack! Click on the link below and participate in our biweekly quiz! Participants in the top three will earn HACC Bookstore Credit for your knowledge! The quiz theme will change every time so keep an eye out for each quiz.
All fall enrolled students are welcome to participate.
Sponsored by Student Government Association.
Link: https://wayground.com/join?gc=30145283
Your Voice Matters: Artificial Intelligence & Higher Education
Monday, November at 1 p.m.
Join us for a session with Mario Vasilescu, Founding Partner of Thinking Through AI and HACC’s Artificial Intelligence Scholar in Residence. Mario will review the AI survey findings and share his insights, expertise, and practical tools to help students better understand the evolving role of AI in higher education. Mario will present the survey findings, share insights and resources, and provide time for follow-up questions, as time permits. Food will be provided for in-person attendees.
All are welcome.
Sponsored by Campus and Academic Partnerships.
Location Cooper 209 at the Harrisburg Campus
Link: Zoom
*Occupational Wellness*
Office of Student Success and Enrollment Management: Extended Hours
Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday and Thursday of the month from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Did you know Academic Advising, Admissions, Career Development and Transfer Services, Financial Aid, the Welcome Center and Student Success Coaching all have extended evening hours?! On the first and third Tuesday of the month, you can stop in or schedule a Zoom appointment to connect with the offices you need and get your questions answered. Please visit the webpage of these areas to get specific information on availability and services:
Career Development and Transfer Services
All are welcome.
Sponsored by the Office of Student Success and Enrollment Management.
Locations: All HACC campuses.
Office of Campus Life, Engagement and Retention: Extended Hours
Dates Vary, 4:30 - 6 p.m.
OCLER is here to support you! If you have a question, need assistance navigating the College, or simply want to connect with someone who can help outside of regular business hours, stop by one of our offices. For an overview of the extended hours schedule, please view this OCLER Extended Hours Graphic.
All are welcome.
Sponsored bt the Office of Campus Life, Engagement and Retention.
Career Services Virtual Drop-ins
Monday, November 2 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Want to learn more about what Career Services offers? We offer a variety of services on a drop-in basis. Get answers to your career-related questions and learn why it is important to get connected to career services NOW! Drop-ins are limited to 15-20 minutes in order to serve all students.
LINK: Join us via Zoom
Career Services Resource to Help YOU Explore Your Career Path and Discover and Connect to Experiential Learning Ops, Internships, Jobs & More!
Tuesday, November 3 from Noon to 1 p.m.
Explore the benefits of CCN's career resources & tools - it is so simple! We can help you Explore, Discover, and Connect to the experiences and people! Students should have their HACC ID# and Hawkmail email address available to use during the presentation, but it is not required to participate. Can't make it? Request the workshop presentation material to view at your leisure. Email HACC Career Services at careerservices@hacc.edu to request the workshop materials OR to sign up.
ALL students are welcome!
LINK: Join the Workshop
Virtual BCCSP Information Session
Tuesday, November 3 from 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Earn your bachelor’s degree at Bucknell on a full-tuition scholarship through the Bucknell Community College Scholars Program. For more information come join us for our Bucknell Scholars Program Information Session. This is a hybrid event. Email transfer@hacc.edu with questions.
Location: Harrisburg Campus, Cooper Student Center, Room 209
LINK: Join the Workshop
How to be a Leader # 3
Wednesday, November 4 from noon to 1 p.m.
Join Kecia Shaw in the first session of our How To Be a Leader series. Gain valuable insights into yourself and others, leading to more effective communication, better teamwork, and a clearer understanding of your career goals and development opportunities.
All fall enrolled students are welcome.
Sponsored by the Center for Male Engagement.
Location: Cooper 209 at the Harrisburg campus.
Global Hawks: Advising & Registration Days
November 4 & 5 from 1 to 3 p.m.
ESL and International Students are invited to stop by for a fun and productive afternoon to plan your next semester! Get help choosing classes, meet with an advisor, and get registered for your next steps at HACC. Enjoy some food, connect with other students, and leave feeling ready for success! Food available while supplies last. First 20 students to fill out our post-registration survey with their spring 2027 schedule will receive $25 of bookstore credit.
All ESL and International Students are welcome.
Sponsored by International Student Services and Academic Advising.
Location: Cooper 210 at 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)