Greetings, HACC supporters!
November is National Native American Heritage Month. This month serves to highlight and celebrate the richness and contributions that Native Americans add to the world. Additionally, we recognize and mourn the struggles and trauma that their community has endured for centuries. Here at HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College, we stand in support of the Native American community, past and present.
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Impact the Lives of HACC's Students on GivingTuesday!
HACC Donors Make Impossible Dreams Become Reality
HACC students work hard and know the value of earning the education they need to become successful. Many students would not be able to reach their goals if not for generous donors.
“I made the decision to attend HACC and further my education, so that I would be able to financially support myself and my family. Thank you for investing in my future, and helping to make an impossible dream become a reality.” - Sydney, HACC student (pictured)
Please consider the following ways to help students like Sydney:
Make a donation to a greatest area of need on Nov. 28 to be part of the worldwide GivingTuesday movement.
Set up a monthly donation so you can feel the joy of helping a HACC student each and every month! You can even make your donation in honor of or in memory of a loved one.
Make a pledge to give a gift by breaking it into weekly, monthly, quarterly or annual contributions.
P.S. – Did you know that donating to the HACC Foundation, which is a 501(c)(3) public charity, could have significant benefits for you? Please see the many ways to give to learn more!
Fundraiser in Support of HACC Students
Do you LOVE pizza? HACC Yeah®!
The HACC Alumni Association is hitting the road and offering an iconic bus trip in partnership with AAA Travel, and you’re invited!
Please join us for a one-day trip to New York to benefit HACC students.
On the “A Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour” on May 18, 2024, you’ll:
Skip the lines and enjoy world-famous Neapolitan and Sicilian-style pizza
Visit some of Brooklyn’s famous movie locations
Have a photo-op of the Brooklyn Bridge
Explore Coney Island
These trips are open to anyone, including (but not limited to) alumni, donors, employees, students and other supporters.
For more information, including trip details and how to sign up, please visit this webpage. We can’t wait to see you there!
Donors’ Impact on Academic Programs
HACC Foundation Donors Fund Public Lecture at the Rose Lehrman Arts Center
HACC Foundation donors provided funding to host a public lecture by artist Peggy Washburn at HACC's Harrisburg location on Sept. 20, 2023. Washburn is an interdisciplinary artist and educator whose work has been acquired by permanent collections, including the Bibliothéque Nationale de France, The Harry Ransom Center, Museo Nazionale della Fotografia, de Brescia Italy and The Ralph Lauren Collection. Along with numerous gallery shows, her work has been exhibited at Woodmere Art Museum, Frye Art Museum, Seattle Art Museum Gallery, Whatcom Museum of History and Art, and Aperture NYC. She currently serves on the Academic Advisory Board for the University of Washington’s certificate in photography and lives in Philadelphia, where she runs an after school photography program for at-risk youth.
The Rose Lehrman Arts Center encourages the understanding and appreciation of contemporary art by offering diverse, high-quality exhibitions, lectures and workshops. The goal of having an artist lecture about an exhibition is to bring students and community members to a better understanding of the artwork. Also, attendees are able to have one-on-one question and answer sessions with the artist during the reception following the lecture. For many HACC students, the Rose Lehrman Arts Center is the first gallery or museum experience of their lives. HACC supporters, including employees, students and community members agree that hearing the artist's lecture makes the visual art experience greater. Gallery programming improves the quality of life for HACC students, the HACC community and beyond. Thank you to the HACC Foundation donors - like you - who made this experience possible.
Make Charitable Gifts to the HACC Foundation Using Your IRA Funds
Have you ever thought about donating to the HACC Foundation? HACC yeah! Did you know that you can use your individual retirement account (IRA) to do so?
Thomas M. Shorb, Esq., a member of the HACC Foundation Planned Giving Committee, shares the advantages of making charitable gifts using your IRA.
To learn more about the advantages of using your IRA funds, please check out this video.
Create a Legacy
If you already have a will, a quick phone call to your attorney is all you’ll need to add a charitable gift to HACC. You can learn more by visiting this webpage.
You Can Positively Impact Lives by Serving on the HACC Foundation Board of Directors
The HACC Foundation, a nonprofit organization established in 1985 to raise funds in support of HACC, is seeking professional, ethical, knowledgeable and hard-working individuals to join its Board of Directors.
The Board raises funds for the College; directs the business and financial affairs; and serves as the policy-making body of the HACC Foundation. The Board is comprised of business and community leaders who are committed to raising funds for HACC students, programs and facilities.
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply for membership on the HACC Foundation Board. Applications are accepted any time and should be submitted using an online application.
To see why others enjoy serving on the HACC Foundation Board, please view these photographs.
For more information on the HACC Foundation, visit haccfoundation.org.
HACC and the HACC Foundation 2022-23 Annual Report
HACC Students at the Center of 2022-23 Annual Report
The 2022-23 annual report for HACC and the HACC Foundation is now available online. Please explore the report to learn how HACC and the HACC Foundation positively impacted students, employees and community members during the 2022-23 year.
High points of the annual report include:
Details of a six-figure gift made by a HACC alumna that allows 10 students to receive a HACC education for free
Career Closet initiatives that prepare HACC students to shine during job interviews
The College’s commitment to conservation and sustainability investments that will result in long-term savings
Thank you to the many stakeholders who supported HACC and the HACC Foundation in 2022-23, allowing us to serve HACC students and continue creating our future - together.
Update on HACC's New Website Design
The Votes Are In…
Wow! More than 300 individuals voted on the possible new HACC website designs!
Drum roll, please… The votes have been tallied, and the winner is design #2!
Here is a breakdown of the final count:
Now, we’ll get to work on implementing the website design that you’ve chosen. Stay tuned for updates.
Thank you for your participation!
Upcoming Events
Let’s celebrate our HACC graduates!
HACC’s fall 2023 Commencement ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. on Dec. 14 at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pa. Please continue to check our Commencement ceremony webpage for updated information.
To celebrate our graduating students, you can:
Watch the livestream of HACC’s Commencement ceremony on YouTube (More information will be added to our website closer to the event.)
Share YOUR excitement on social media and tag HACC in your posts
The journey to the College’s Commencement ceremony has been a long road for many graduating students. Thank you for being there to cheer them on as they reach this celebratory milestone.
Join Us For Events at HACC!
You are invited to participate in the exciting HACC events we have coming up.
Please visit the HACC Events Calendar for more information. We will see you there!
HACC Alumni Association
Reconnect with YOUR Alumni Association
Are you #HACCproud to be a graduate of HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College? If so, we are proud to have you as a member of the HACC Alumni Association. To join the Alumni Association or update your contact information, please complete this form. Thank you!
We Want To Hear From You!
HACC is Hiring, So Come Join Us!
HACC is looking for high-performing professionals ready to serve and transform the lives of students.
If you are interested in being a part of the HACC employee community, please visit our career site to view available positions.
Be Loud and #HACCproud!
Do you love HACC? Do you want everyone to know it? Please share your story with us and help others see how HACC can be the right choice for them!
We want to hear about how HACC impacted your life and the people who helped you on your path to success.
It only takes a few minutes to share your story, but taking the time to share your experience can have a lasting impact on someone else. Don’t be shy - please go to hacc.edu/Stories today!
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