Hawks Corner

Hello, HACC Hawks!

Welcome to the student newsletter. HACC is dedicated to providing news that matters most to you in an easy-to-read format. We will continue to share relevant information and keep you “in the know” as we serve and support you.

This newsletter is shared with all current HACC students.

Thank you!

How will HACC Handle Weather Announcements During COVID-19?

If there is a weather announcement regarding campus closures, it will only affect employees and students approved to be on campus. All other remote work, remote instruction and virtual learning courses will continue as scheduled.

We will communicate directly to students and employees approved to be on a HACC campus. Therefore, we will not be distributing a collegewide e2Campus message. In addition, we will not notify the local media.

Instead, we will:

· Update the hacc.edu website

· Send an email to employees who are approved to be on campus

· Send an email to students who are approved to be on campus

· Post an announcement to the collegewide Facebook and Twitter accounts

Please see the “Weather Announcement Process During COVID-19” tab on hacc.edu/Weather for more information. Also, please remember to continue wearing your mask, washing your hands and staying safe and healthy. You are important!

Apply for Unique Bucknell Community College Scholars Program

We look forward to having HACC students apply for the Bucknell Community College Scholars Program. The BCCSP program is a selective process, and those admitted attend an intense six-week summer program at Bucknell University. Students who excel through the program, then apply to attend Bucknell University and then are admitted receive a full tuition scholarship for their final two years. Students can apply by March 1. Check out more information on our website and meet two BCCSP scholars! We are #HACCproud of all of our BCCSP scholars!

Edmond Praybe Showcases in the Rose Lehrman Art Gallery

The paintings by Edmond Praybe, an internationally known artist, will be displayed in a virtual art exhibit curated by the Rose Lehrman Art Gallery at HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, from Jan. 19-Feb. 11, 2021.

Using Zoom, Praybe will discuss his work Feb. 11 at 5:30 p.m. To learn how to join the lecture, please visit the Rose Lehrman Art Gallery website. The lecture and exhibit are free and open to the public.

Praybe is a Baltimore-area painter and draftsman with a home and studio in Arnold, Maryland. His current work reflects the themes of still life, figures in interiors and landscapes. His works have been included in solo, small group and national juried exhibitions throughout the U.S., extensively in New York and the Baltimore metro area.

The Rose Lehrman Art Gallery received state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and National Endowment for the Arts.

Event details are subject to change. For more information, please contact Shawn Williams at 717-780-2478 or smwillia@hacc.edu.

Community Food Resources for Students and Families in Spring 2021

The CARE Center has gathered a list of community resources to support students and their families who may be experiencing food insecurity. This list includes places to get a warm meal, prepackaged grocery boxes or food vouchers within your community.

Resources are available in January and February 2021. Stay tuned for more information about food resources for the remainder of the semester in upcoming student newsletters and on HACC’s Facebook pages.

Do you need help finding food resources in your specific area? Please contact us at care@hacc.edu or visit https://hacc.edu/Students/CARECenter/index.cfm to connect with a CARE Coordinator.

Harrisburg Area

Brethren Community Ministries

219 Hummel Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104

Must meet federal low-income guidelines. One bag of food per family per week. Open Fridays from 10 a.m.-noon

Trinity Presbyterian Church

6098 Locust Street, Harrisburg, PA 17109

Once-a-month food box distribution. Each month, the contents will be different. Contents will include milk, grains, assorted canned goods, fresh fruit and vegetables. January’s distribution is Jan. 30, 2021, 9 a.m.-11a.m.. Visit trinityhbg.com/food-box to view the

scheduled distribution date for each month and pre-register for a box,

Northern Dauphin Food Pantry

295 State Drive, Elizabethville, PA 17023

The pantry is open to residents who meet the income eligibility guidelines and live in the following ZIP codes: 17005, 17023, 17030, 17048, 17097 and 17098. The Northern Dauphin Food Pantry is a client choice pantry. All food is provided at no cost to our clients. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

York Area

Grace Words Bible Church, Charlotte's Pantry

806 West Princess Street, York, PA 17404

Food pantry every third Tuesday of the month from 10 a.m.-noon In addition to meat and fresh vegetables (when available), this service also gives toilet paper and paper towels. Should there be an emergency situation during the rest of the month, call 717-880-7511 for an appointment.

Stillmeadow Church of the Nazarene, Fresh Blessings Food Pantry

350 Chestnut Street, York, PA 17403

Provides a food pantry every other Tuesday of the month from 2-4 p.m. to any York County resident in need.

Lebanon Area

Lebanon County Christian Ministries

250 South 7th Street, Lebanon, PA 17042

LCCM serves as the Food and Clothing Bank for Lebanon County residents. Eligibility for food and/or clothing is based on the need (not the income). An interview with the family or individual is used to determine needs and make referrals to other services or agencies. Call 717-272-4400 to schedule an appointment.

Lancaster Area

Bethel AME Church, Jean Polite Food Bank

512 East Strawberry Street, Lancaster, PA 17602

Providing prepackaged food boxes of a three-day supply of groceries, including cereal, peanut butter, sugar, canned fruits, vegetables and occasionally frozen meat. No special diet foods available. Clients must pick up their groceries. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-noon

New Creation/Nueva Creacion United Methodist Church

10 West Farnum Street, Lancaster, PA 17603

Individuals and families in need who are residents of zip code 17603 or in the southern-end of the county may come to the food bank once every 4 weeks. Canned goods, milk, meat, cheese, eggs and other staples are available. Cannot accommodate special diets and rarely have baby food or baby formula. Clothing bank available within the food bank. Open Wednesdays from 9:30-11:00 a.m.

Lancaster County Food Hub

812 North Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603

Providing pre-packaged boxes, 50-80 pounds of groceries, including perishables and non-perishables, bread, meats and other dairy as available. Individuals can obtain food once a month, if needed. Open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9:30-11:45 a.m.

Gettysburg Area

Gettysburg Community Soup Kitchen

22 W High St, Gettysburg, PA 17325

Daily meals served from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., helps those who need it most. Services provided daily regardless of weather or holiday. No intake questions are ever asked. More information is available on their website (https://www.gettysburgsoupkitchen.org/) about food vouchers to Kennie’s Market and Grocery Boxes from United Way.

HACC Awards Contract for Mental Health Services for Students and Employees

The request for proposal (RFP) process for student counseling services has been completed, and Mazzitti & Sullivan was awarded the contract. There will be no interruption of the counseling services that HACC currently offers students and employees.

Students will still have services that include the following:

· Up to three free confidential counseling services during each semester of enrollment

· 24/7 confidential support at Mazzitti & Sullivan’s direct call line

· Dozens of online resources covering a range of topics such as mental health, financial wellness, stress reduction and time management

The new contract began on Jan. 12, 2021.

To contact Mazzitti & Sullivan for services, please call 800-543-5080 or visit this webpage for more details about their online support and services.

New Year, New Language

Make 2021 the year you start your second language journey! Does your major require you to take a second language course? Could you use a warmup before getting started? Get a Spanish language booster here through HACC’s affordable, 100% online language courses.

In addition to basic conversational Spanish, we also offer training for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals working in law enforcement – with courses for firefighters, health care workers and more occupations coming soon! Increase your employability with HACC’s online courses.

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