HACC Yeah®! News
HACC Yeah®! News
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Greetings, HACC supporters!
Greetings, HACC supporters!
Welcome to our newsletter, HACC Yeah®! News
We will continue to share relevant information and keep you “in the know” as we serve and support HACC students.
In this difficult time, we want to share with you the ways HACC and the HACC Foundation are doing our part during the global coronavirus pandemic. Please visit hacc.edu/Coronavirus for more information.
Although our campuses are closed, the College is open and we want to stay connected with you. For all the latest news, updates and information, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Please contact foundation@hacc.edu if you have any questions or need additional information.
Thank you!
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Student Spotlight
Student Spotlight
Meet Courtney: Focused on the Future
Like students all over the world, Courtney’s final months of high school were anything but ordinary as a result of the global coronavirus pandemic. She said, “I wasn’t too pleased that I didn’t have a ‘normal’ senior year, I wanted my prom, my softball season, and my actual graduation with everyone.” Instead, Courtney had to miss these high school cornerstones and finish her senior year online. Although there were disappointments in the spring, Courtney decided to keep looking forward. Head to our website to read how HACC fits in Courtney’s journey.
Donor Spotlight
Donor Spotlight
HACC Celebrates an Outstanding and Transformative Partnership with TE Connectivity
HACC has a steady and successful partnership with TE Connectivity. Through collaboration with and involvement from the company, the College has been able to serve students in new and dynamic ways over the years. With mutual benefit, HACC has welcomed TE professionals as advisory board members and adjunct instructors. Additionally, HACC students have been presented with the opportunity to work on special projects with TE professionals – projects that prepare them for successful careers.
In January 2019, the TE Connectivity Fund for Excellence in Tool & Die was created to support the creation of an apprentice program for tool and die makers. Tool and die makers set up and operate a variety of computer-controlled machine tools to produce precision metal parts, instruments and tools. The first class began on Jan. 17, 2019, and graduates of the program earn a journey worker credential from the U.S. Department of Labor.
TE Connectivity and TE Connectivity Foundation’s generous contributions have benefited the College through these projects:
· 3-D print lab
· Emergency assistance funds
· Equipment fund
· Funds for excellence
· Scholarships
· Sponsorships
Eric Shenk, the senior manager of operations at TE Connectivity, said, “TE Connectivity is proud of our longstanding partnership with HACC. Through HACC, we’re investing in our employees while building a stronger, smarter workforce for TE and the larger Central Pennsylvania community.”
Following are some testimonials from students who were impacted by this partnership:
· “My degree in another field wasn’t enough to support me and my family. I started in forestry 10 years ago after Penn College. Not enough pay. I always worked for the state. Now, I’m happy to have a job that’s secure. I just want to grow and get better.” - Kole
· “I wanted an advancement. Current work is monotonous. I like to constantly learn new things. I’m looking to advance and keep going as far as I can until retirement.” - Myck
We are #HACCproud of the generosity of TE Connectivity and the TE Connectivity Foundation. Next up? A mechatronics apprenticeship program.
We look forward to many more years of impact on HACC’s students and their futures and our community.
HACC Foundation
HACC Foundation
HACC Foundation Appoints New Board Members
We are proud to announce the appointment of two new members of the HACC Foundation Board. Please join us in welcoming Jonathan Bowser and Donald Sites.
Please visit our online newsroom for more information.
Are you HACC’s MacKenzie Scott?
In a span of four months, MacKenzie Scott, a writer and philanthropist, has changed the lives of thousands of people throughout the country.
How? She contributed more than $4.1 billion (that’s correct – billion) to 384 organizations, including community colleges and four-year institutions.
Please read more about this unprecedented philanthropy:
I have one question for you: Are you HACC’s MacKenzie Scott?
There are many ways we could use a multimillion-dollar gift to change the lives of HACC students and many others in Central Pennsylvania.
We would love to talk with you. Please feel free to contact us:
· Telephone: 717-780-2321
· Email: foundation@hacc.edu
There is no greater investment than in people. Thank you!
HACC Spotlight
HACC Spotlight
HACC’s Consultation, Advocacy, Referrals and Empowerment (CARE) Center’s Impact
HACC’s CARE Center completed its first semester of operation in fall 2020. The single-stop resource was created to assist students struggling outside of the classroom, thus enabling them to complete their studies.
The Center’s impact on HACC students affected by food insecurity, housing insecurity and financial crises was tremendous. We are #HACCproud that 90% of students who contacted the CARE Center successfully completed the fall 2020 semester. Only 6% withdrew from their classes.
These incredible results would not be possible without the HACC Foundation and its generous donors. The impact does not end with these students but extends to their families and communities.
The Center plans to expand its programs as we continue to support our most vulnerable students. To learn how you can support HACC’s CARE Center, please visit here.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Time Stands Still with Internationally Known Artist at HACC
Virtual exhibit scheduled January and February 2021
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 on 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 grant funding 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.
Photo Caption: “Hand Mirror” by Edmond Praybe, an internationally known painter whose works will be displayed virtually in the Rose Lehrman Art Gallery.
Graphic Designer to Virtually Display Works at HACC
Artwork by Craig Welsh, an internationally known graphic designer, will be displayed in a virtual art exhibit curated by the Rose Lehrman Art Gallery from Feb. 22-March 18, 2021.
Attendees can view Welsh’s exhibition, “Shape,” and attend a virtual lecture with the artist via the Rose Lehrman Art Gallery webpage. Welsh will discuss his work on March 18 at 5:30 p.m.
Welsh has exhibited work in more than 15 countries and has been a featured speaker at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City. Welsh has been recognized by Cannes Lions, Communication Arts, D&AD, One Show and Type Directors Club, among others.
The virtual lecture and exhibit are free and open to the public. Event details are subject to change. For more information, please contact Shawn Williams at 717-780-2478 or smwillia@hacc.edu.
HACC Alumni Association
HACC Alumni Association
Call for Distinguished Alumni Nominations
Call for Distinguished Alumni Nominations
Every two years, the HACC Alumni Association proudly recognizes exceptional alumni who inspire us with the Distinguished Alumni Award.
If you (or someone you know) exemplify the HACC "spirit" in their personal lives, professional achievements and community service, please complete a nomination form.
PSECU Offers Promotion to HACC Alumni
PSECU Offers Promotion to HACC Alumni
HACC alumni, because of HACC’s partnership with PSECU, you are eligible to join PSECU and get their Classic Card. The holidays are over, and many are faced with the reality of credit card bills. You can now roll your higher-interest balances to PSECU and save. You are also eligible for a PSECU Visa® balance transfer. With their Classic Card, you can get a low 2.9% annual percentage rate for transfers – good through Dec. 31, 2022 with no PSECU balance transfer fee. The rate after the promo will be 9.9% annual percentage rate (subject to change). Please click here to learn more!
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