October 2010

Alumni give back to Harrisburg Campus

A six-foot hawk has landed on the athletic fields at the Harrisburg Campus. HACC’s mascot is a chain saw carving that evolved September 14 and 15 as Brad Heilman of BDH Custom Chain Saw Carving in Dover went to work on a tree stump. He was contracted by HACC alumni Bob and Alice Finley who wanted to save something of the old tree that had to be taken down because of rot inside. They paid Heilman’s fee as a donation to their alma mater. More

Career Services announces fall events

Planning an Effective Job Search…Revitalize Your Resume…Perfect Your Interview Skills…these are a few of the free career development workshops scheduled this fall for students and alumni at HACC’s multiple campuses. More  on events at the HACC Harrisburg and Lancaster Campuses. More on York Campus.  More on Gettysburg Campus career services.

Go to dinner and support HACC’s Public Safety Center

Enjoy dinner at the Texas Roadhouse, west or east shore locations, on October 6 from 4-10 p.m., and 10 percent of your food bill will be donated to the Sen. John J. Shumaker Public Safety Center expansion project. Please present your server with this flyer so the restaurant honors the donation. The college—and especially the students at the Public Safety Center—appreciate your support.

Have fun on the slopes with HACC Ski Club

Once again, HACC alumni can take advantage of terrific ski package discounts offered by the HACC Alumni Ski Club and Roundtop Mountain Resort in Lewisberry. Join us for fun on the slopes and invite your family and friends. Some discounts are valid at Roundtop’s sister resorts, Liberty Mountain (Carroll Valley near Gettysburg), and Whitetail Mountain (Mercersburg). More

HACC-Lebanon Campus asks alumni to share their stories

Local residents who graduated from HACC are invited to join in the 20th anniversary celebration of the HACC-Lebanon Campus by sharing their experiences. “As a back-drop for this year-long celebration, we are seeking HACC success stories,” said Kathleen R. Kramer, Ed.D., campus vice president. “Whether you graduated from the Lebanon Campus or began your HACC career in Lebanon and completed your coursework at another HACC campus, we would love to hear about your HACC experience.” More

Celebrate Hispanic heritage with HACC-Gettysburg Campus

Latin music, traditional dances and costumes, vibrant artwork, children’s activities, and a variety of Hispanic foods will fill The HUB student center from 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, October  8, during the annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration at the Gettysburg Campus. More

HACC Foundation hosts "A Sense of the Arts in Central Pennsylvania"

“A Sense of the Arts,” a free community event on the arts in central Pennsylvania, will be presented by the HACC Foundation at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 13, in the Rose Lehrman Arts Center on the Harrisburg Campus.  The event features a panel discussion moderated by Craig Cohen, host of WITF’s “Radio Smart Talk.” More

Green living

Get inspired, have fun, and learn more about greening  your life by attending  the Green Living Fair on Saturday, October  9,  from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Green  Center and HACC’s Midtown site at Third and Reily Streets in Harrisburg. At the Green Living Fair, you can meet your neighbors, make new friends and learn how to build a better planet. The program is free.

HACC’s Gettysburg Campus offers ‘Living & Learning’ seminars

Satisfy your thirst for knowledge and meet new friends at the “Living & Learning” seminars presented by the HACC-Gettysburg Campus. Eighteen different seminars will be offered during the daylong event from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday, October 11, at the Gettysburg Campus. More

Sign up for New York City trip by October 18

The HACC Alumni Association has chartered buses for alumni, family members and friends that will be leaving from HACC's Harrisburg, Gettysburg and Lancaster campuses for New York City on Saturday, November 20. Once in New York, you are on your own to shop, catch a Broadway play, or explore the city’s many attractions. Register for the New York City trip by October 18.

Delve into paranormal investigations

Jonathan Williams, founder, president and director of the International Museum of Spiritual Investigations in Gettysburg, will conduct “Crossing Dimensions,” a daylong seminar on paranormal investigation, at the HACC-Gettysburg Campus. The seminar runs from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, October 16, at a cost of $59. Lunch is included. The seminar is offered through HACC’s Continuing Education Division. More

HACC students thank you

The HACC Alumni Association thanks the hundreds of HACC alumni who contributed to the 2010 annual appeal, Making a Difference. You are helping HACC students achieve their dream of a college education!

To date, alumni have generously contributed nearly $30,000. This support will make a world of difference in student programs, college capital projects, alumni services, and most importantly, providing financial assistance to students. Because of you, the Alumni Association has awarded full tuition scholarships to five deserving students this school year. Learn more about these students.

Do you have a passion you want to share?

HACC’s Community Education Division is looking for a few good men and women who want to share their knowledge with central Pennsylvania residents. The division is hiring part-time instructors to teach classes in areas including: arts and crafts, music, food and spirits, money matters, languages, home and garden, history, photography, sports and fitness, and programs suited for kids or those living in retirement communities. Instructors are needed for both daytime and evening classes. If you have an innovative idea for a class or simply interested in teaching, send your resume and course ideas to Jennifer Tharpe.  See the courses offered by HACC’s Community Education Division this fall.

RIOULT Dance Company kicks off Live at Rose Lehrman series

Live at Rose Lehrman opens its new season with RIOULT Dance Company at 7:30 p.m.on Thursday, October 7, in the Rose Lehrman Arts Center on HACC’s Harrisburg Campus. Famous for his bold and unexpected interpretations of great musical scores, Rioult creates new work that brings fresh perspective to timeless themes. The program will feature "Views of the Fleeting World," "Les Noces," and the RIOULT signature dance "Bolero." More

HACC alumni in the news

HACC takes pride in its alumni. With more than 50,000 members, HACC is making a difference in communities and workplaces in Central Pennsylvania, across the nation, and around the world. Find out what our graduates are doing.  Please share your news with us, so we can publish it in future issues of “HACC Alumni Connect” or our “HACC Connections” magazine.

HACC’s Artisan Marketplace comes to Adams County

Artists in the region will have an added venue for their handcrafted items through HACC’s Artisan Marketplace of Adams County during the month of October at the Gunnar Galleries, 26 W. Fourth St. in Gettysburg. More

Connect with other HACC alumni on Facebook

The HACC Alumni Association now has a fan page on Facebook. If you do not yet have a Facebook account, it is easy to sign up and takes less than five minutes. Once on Facebook, search for HACC alumni, check out our page, and become a fan. When connected, you will have the ability to link to hundreds of other HACC alumni on Facebook, learn about upcoming events, and read news about HACC and your Alumni Association.

Help PA community colleges

HACC interim president, Ron Young, is urging all HACC alumni and friends of the college to support the new statewide community college advocacy campaign by signing an online petition. The petition urges state officials to provide greater financial support for Pennsylvania's 14 community colleges and their nearly 500,000 credit and noncredit students. 

The petition is part of Advance PA: Community Colleges Leading the Way, a communications and advocacy campaign that was launched at PA Community College Lobby Day at the State Capitol on April 27. 

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