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!
Mental Health Resources are Available to You!
Happy April, HACC Student! A new month brings on many things including warmer weather, busier workloads and other activities that tend to fill our “to-do” lists. This April, we wish to remind you of the mental health resources available to you through our counseling service, Mazzitti & Sullivan. They offer counseling services, as well as other resources that you may need including financial support, health and more. To find out what Mazzitti & Sullivan has to offer you, visit www.hacc.edu/mentalhealth and follow the prompts to access these services. Be well and stay tuned to the HACC calendar of events to find more resources during the month of April!
HACC Learning Commons & Library Mid-Term Break Services
The Learning Commons & Library will be open to serve you during midterm Break (March 11-17). Please note the following services updates for this time:
Campus spaces are open. For more information, see our hours page.
Reference Appointments are available.
Chat with a librarian is available 24/7
By Appointment, remote or on-campus.
24/7 Online Tutoring via SMARTHINKING
Chat is available Mon-Thu, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Join our Amazing Orientation Team!
Do you enjoy helping others? Would you like to guide new students and share YOUR experience with them?
Develop your leadership skills, find new friends, be a peer mentor as an orientation leader, and develop your professional experience.
Apply NOW and become a HAWKguide with the New Student Orientation Unit. For more information, and to apply, visit www.collegecentral.com/hacc/ or email us at orientation@hacc.edu.
Wildwood Writers
Please join us for the 42nd annual Wildwood Writers’ Festival Thursday, March 23. This year’s theme is PA Proud, and we’ll host local writers including Susan Campbell Bartoletti, writer of award-winning nonfiction as well as poetry, short stories, picture books and novels. Bartoletti has been called a “fearless researcher.” She uses primary sources such as images, photographs, oral histories, interviews, letters, and other archival materials to breathe the past to life. Her nonfiction subjects include child labor, the Great Irish Famine, Hitler Youth, the KKK, the woman who became known as Typhoid Mary, and woman suffrage.
Mauricio Novoa, who published Memorias From the Beltway, his first full-length collection of poetry, will also read. His work has also been published in La Horchata Zine, The Petigru Review, Acentos Review, Blue Mesa Review, Latino Book Review, The Mixtape Literary Journal Vol. 2, and the anthologies The Wandering Song: Central American Writing in the United States, The BreakBeat Poets Vol. 4: LatinNext, and This Is What America Looks Like: The Washington Writer’s Publishing House Anthology Poetry and Fiction From DC, Maryland, Virginia.
From 12-1 p.m., recent HACC graduates and current students will share their work, with readings from Skylee Bragunier, Dani Graham, Jacob Bryant and Kane Howard. The event begins at 9 a.m. in the Cooper Student Center, Room 209A, and online via the code below.
Want to Attend HACC for FREE? #HACCyeah!
Have you heard the news? HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, is offering 10 (YES, 10!) full-ride scholarships to continuing and future HACC students. This means, all of YOUR HACC-related expenses, including tuition, books and fees, are covered, and you can focus on earning your education. The best part is… You do not have to repay these funds.
Does this interest you? #HACCyeah! To learn more and apply for the full-ride scholarship, please visit hacc.edu/AWD. Applications are due April 2, 2023.
Evans Pool Permanently Closed, Space to be Repurposed
The HACC Board of Trustees has approved the permanent closure of the swimming pool at the J. W. Evans Physical Education Building on the Harrisburg Campus. The pool has been closed since December 2020 because of system failures and the need for multiple repairs and upgrades.
The decision was made Dec. 6, 2022, after careful consideration, an extensive feasibility study and consultation. The plan is to repurpose the space for wider student and community use with work to begin in 2023. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
Bucknell University Scholars App & Campus Visit
Applications are now being accepted for the Bucknell Community College Scholars Program (hacc.edu). While completing an associate's degree at HACC, students can study at Bucknell University and complete a two-class six-week summer program. Students that complete the program can apply as a transfer student to Bucknell and receive a full-tuition scholarship. Application deadline: March 8, 2023
Students should meet the following requirements:
Show potential to succeed in a bachelor's program at Bucknell.
Have a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Have completed at least 12 community college credits as of January 15
Demonstrate leadership abilities, problem-solving skills, and engagement on campus.
Have a low- to moderate-income financial status, defined as Adjusted Gross Income below $60,000 for families, $45,000 for married couples, or below $30,000 for independent students.
If you know of any students that should apply for this fantastic opportunity, please share this information with them and encourage them to apply through Bucknell's website. Additionally, if your students have any questions, please feel free to direct students to transfer@hacc.edu.
HACC Hawks
The spring esports season is in full swing! Make sure to catch a game and support your HACC Hawks as they compete in the cyber arena. For a complete schedule and updates, please go to the HACC Hawks Athletic webpage, which can be found here: https://hacchawks.com/landing/index.
Check out the Hawks in action at https://www.twitch.tv/haccathletics and Hawk esports at https://www.twitch.tv/haccesports.
Weekly wellness classes and monthly programs will be provided to all HACC students, staff and faculty. A few exciting programs to look for are PSECU’s Lunch and Learn series, where participants will be entered to win prizes as they build confidence in their financial wellness. The series will go over topics such as Romance Scams, Scholarships, Loans and Financial Future. The Massage Therapy Studio will be offering Free 10-minute chair massages this spring Feb. 28, 2023, and May 4, 2023, in Cooper. Ashia of Ashia Afro Cardio LLC. will return to provide a fun and upbeat Afro Cardio class from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Evans PE Center Room 107 Monday nights! Thursday afternoons Beth Harenza of A Sweet Repose LLC provides a revitalizing virtual Yin/Yang Yoga class. These are just a few of the exciting programs set for this spring 2023 semester. Make sure to check the Wellness Calendar on the Hawks website. You don’t want to miss these fun opportunities!
Have you made an appointment with Career Development and Transfer Services yet? We can assist you with things like:
Identifying your college major
Exploring career options and career path/direction
Locating internship opportunities and experiential learning
Conducting a job search/Activating CCN account
Writing resume and cover letters
Establishing a LinkedIn profile
Networking and connecting with employers
Offering mock interviews
Preparing for transfer!
And more!
No matter where you are in your process, whether you are exploring where your interests lie and choosing your major, beginning to discover what field is best for you and sorting through potential career paths, or getting ready to connect your education to the world of work, Career Development and Transfer Services is here to support you! Email careerservices@hacc.edu to schedule an appointment OR schedule through your Navigate portal. 😊
Events for Exploring and learning more about yourself:
Finding a career you will LOVE based on your personality type: Still exploring careers? The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a personality assessment that will help you explore careers that are attractive to your personality preferences. Join us this Valentine’s season and complete the MBTI assessment. Pre-registration is required AND the MBTI assessment must be completed before the event. To register, please contact Career Services at careerservices@hacc.edu or call 717-780-2433.
Feb. 13, 5-6 p.m.
Feb. 14, noon-1 p.m.
Feb. 15, 5-6 p.m.
Major Confusion! Going from Undecided to Decided: you undecided of your academic or career goals? It’s not uncommon to be undecided or change your mind when you start college. Now is a great time to start exploring to get on the right path. Attend this workshop and learn about the various factors to explore to find the right major for you.
Feb. 27, 5-6 p.m.
March 2, noon-1 p.m.
March 24, noon-1 p.m.
April 11, noon-1 p.m.
May 2, 1-2 p.m.
Draw Your Career: Are you undecided about your major or career goals? Come attend this fun career exploration event! You will be guided through a visualization activity which will have you develop goals and draw YOUR career path.
No artistic skills necessary! Come with an open mind, a blank piece of paper, and any drawing utensils of your choice.
March 1, 5-6 p.m.
March 3, noon-1 p.m.
April 19, 5-6 p.m.
Events to help you Discover your Career options:
Helping Professions: Which is Right for you?: Whether you would like to work directly with those in need or help on a broader scale by serving society more widely, learn how to find your niche in these different helping careers and perhaps be introduced to ones that you may have never considered.
Feb. 22, noon-1 p.m.
March 29, 5-6 p.m.
April 3, noon-1 p.m.
April 12, 5-6 p.m.
Events to Connect You to the World of Work:
Career & Internship Fair Bootcamp: Prepare for the upcoming Career/Internship Fairs by attending one or more of the following presentations: https://hacc.zoom.us/j/99087915039
Resume Writing
LinkedIn Profile Optimization
Personal Branding
Preparing for the Interview
Writing Resumes with IMPACT: What makes a resume stand out? How will I know if my resume will grab the reader's attention? Am I including the best information? Come find out! In this event, you'll get the chance to sit in the "reviewer" seat--see what to look for when reviewing a resume to help develop your own!
Feb. 21, 5-6 p.m.
Feb. 23, noon-1 p.m.
March 20, 1-2 p.m.
April 13, noon-1 p.m.
April 17, noon-1 p.m.
April 18, 5-6 p.m.
Job Search Preparedness Workshops: May 1-4; come join us for workshops on various topics such as:
Resume Writing
LinkedIn Profile Optimization
Personal Branding
Preparing for the Interview
CAREER Connections Week!
EXPLORE your interests and career field options, DISCOVER work-based learning opportunities, and CONNECT with career professionals!
Feb. 27 – March 3
Engaging in an experiential learning opportunity allows you to become more employable! So, Career Connections Week (CCW) introduces you to different experiential learning workshops to help you do just that! You must register by emailing careerservices@hacc.edu to request the Scavenger Hunt document in advance. In order to participate in the Scavenger Hunt, you must register and attend at least two workshops.
Transfer Fairs! Click HERE for more Transfer Events
Lebanon: March 29 from 3-5 p.m.
Harrisburg: April 4 from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
York: April 5 from 10:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m.
Gettysburg: April 6 from 10:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m.
Hello, Students!
The Student Involvement team would like to encourage you to attend March 2023 upcoming events and programs. For event-specific details, registration, and questions please:
utilize this flyer to find the many ways to learn about upcoming events.
register through this quick Google Form to receive weekly event emails.
Do you know a student who shows the HAWK spirit by participating in clubs, organizations, or other activities at HACC? Nominate them to shine in the Student Spotlight via this short Google form today!
"Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly,
without claiming it, she stands up for all women."
~ Maya Angelou