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The HACC Alumni Association has proudly welcomed generations of alumni despite the unprecedented challenges we’ve recently faced. Here’s a few highlights from YOUR HACC Alumni Association from the past few years.

• In April 2019, members of the HACC community and public enjoyed an unforgettable trip that included sampling specially-made dishes in Old Town Alexandria and a cruise to enjoy the famous cherry blossoms of Washington, D.C. This was one of several trips offered in a partnership between the HACC Alumni Association and AAA Travel. 

• Since spring 2020, in-person alumni events have been on hold in light of the global health pandemic. We can’t wait to continue this wonderful partnership in the future and offer more unforgettable experiences for HACC students, alumni, colleagues and the community!

• In 2020, the College (and the world) faced the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and racial pandemic. The HACC Foundation offered tuition-assistance opportunities for unemployed HACC graduates. Many HACC alumni risked their own wellbeing by serving as frontline workers. In addition, alumni and other generous supporters made charitable contributions to important funds like HACC’s Fund for Excellence for CARE (Consultation, Advocacy, Referrals and Empowerment) and Fund for Inclusive Excellence to make a difference in our community and help students and their families. 

• While in-person events were halted, the HACC Alumni Association promoted assistance to help alumni during this difficult time (such as Career Services resources). In addition, alumni were invited to support new HACC graduates virtually. In fact, HACC’s 2020 graduates rang in a new milestone by crossing the 100,000 alumni mark! The HACC Alumni Association is one of the largest networks in Central Pennsylvania and proud alumni span the globe.

• In 2021, the HACC Alumni Association continued to offer remote ways to stay connected to HACC. Alumni were invited to participate in a campaign to encourage current students; attend remote events; and hear from inspiring fellow alumni like Officer Chris Batten, who is committed to changing law enforcement for people of color.

• Many alumni continued to give back to help students by giving to the HACC Foundation, sharing their inspiring stories and serving as speakers for virtual College events. For example, a HACC alumna and HACC Board of Trustees member, Hagir Elsheikh, became a published author and generously donated the proceeds of her book to support HACC students. In addition, she served as the alumni speaker for the fall 2021 Commencement ceremony to congratulate new graduates and welcome them to the alumni family.

• As we embark on the College’s 58th year of changing lives and our community, the HACC Alumni Association continues to proudly serve alumni. If you are a HACC alum, please consider sharing your knowledge and expertise for an upcoming event, joining us for a HACC event, accessing the resources available to you or even just using a free HACC Zoom background to show you are #HACCproud. Thank you for being a special member of the HACC family!

For more information, please visit hacc.edu/Alumni or email us at AlumniAssociation@hacc.edu. 

Rodney Ross was a professor of history and geography at HACC for 47 years. Now, as a professor emeritus, he looks back fondly at his HACC journey while continuing to pursue his passions.

Ross began his HACC career in 1970. His passion to share subjects (mainly history) with students was his inspiration each day. He has authored academic articles, book reviews and encyclopedia entries, and created new course offerings on African American studies, Asia, movies, World War II and the Vietnam conflict. Experiencing students' awakenings and responses to these topics are among his favorite memories. 

He believes that HACC has an important impact on the community by providing accessible, affordable and quality education. HACC alumni serve and benefit our region as nurses, police, firefighters, retailers, teachers, civil servants and elected officials. 

Ross continues to pursue his passions through works like the recent publication of a book, Harrisburg In World War II, about the capital city's wartime home front. He thinks fondly of the collegiality and civility of the HACC community and gives back by supporting HACC students as a proud donor. We are honored to have Dr. Ross as a special member of the HACC family and thank him for his ongoing support of HACC students.