HACC announces plans for Lebanon Trade and Technology Center

On February 17, HACC unveiled a long-range plan to create a Lebanon Trade and Technology Center as a leading force in meeting the workforce needs of the Lebanon Valley. During the past year, the HACC Lebanon Campus conducted a workforce and business assessment with more than 100 businesses and organizations to determine which industries  are in need of workforce development training in the county. The results led HACC to conceptualize the Lebanon Trade and Technology Center, which will focus on health care, industrial technology, business, and food service. The Center's mission is to offer workforce training in partnership with local industry to grow local talent, develop and operate unique training institutes to draw business to the region, collaborate with local industry and other educational institutions to leverage resources, and create a pipeline for high school students to move into technical degree fields. More details.

 

Learn how to live green

Get inspired, have fun, and learn more about greening your life at a free Green Living Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, February 27. The free event will be held at HACC's Midtown 2 Center and The Green Center of Central Pennsylvania, both at Third and Reily streets in Harrisburg. The Green Living Fair is the place to be for alumni interested in learning how to save money on utilities, finding out how to live greener, starting a business in this emerging field, or just getting a look at what the green revolution is all about. More details.

 

Time is running out to nominate outstanding alumni

March 1 is the deadline to nominate candidates for the HACC Alumni Association's 2010 Distinguished Alumni Awards. This award is given annually to outstanding HACC alumni who, through their commitment and hard work, embody the HACC "spirit," and serve as an inspiration to other alumni and current students. More details.

 

View the Capitol through the eyes of Harrisburg's Michelangelo Violet Oakley

Join HACC Associate Dean of Community Education, Dr. Don Koones, on a tour of Harrisburg's beautiful State Capitol on Sunday afternoon, March 21. Hear behind-the-scenes stories about artist Violet Oakley's original masterpieces found in the Capitol's stately halls and chambers, including the Governor's Reception Room, the State Senate Chamber, and the State Supreme Court Chamber. One lucky participant will receive a collectible book about Harrisburg's Michelangelo. Cost: $20 per person. The deadline to register is March 5. More details.

 

HACC Lancaster sponsors spring job fair

HACC alumni are invited to attend the "Partnering for Success" 10th Annual Job Fair on Wednesday, March 24, and Thursday, March 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Room 203, East Building, on the HACC Lancaster campus. More details. Stay tuned for a list of employers.

HACC TheatreWorks presents Agnes of God

HACC TheatreWorks, the College's resident theatre company, will present the challenging and controversial drama "Agnes of God" by John Pielmeier, March 5-7, in the Studio Theatre of the Rose Lehrman Arts Center on HACC's Harrisburg Campus. This thought-provoking drama addresses the issue of how faith is defined. Cost: $10 for adults; $7 for students and seniors. More details.

 

Experience the Civil War first-hand

Relive the Battle of Gettysburg during this day-long event on Saturday, March 27, at the HACC Gettysburg Campus. To start the day, listen to war stories from historian and actor Patrick Falci as he portrays Civil War General A.P. Hill. Choose from one of six fascinating sessions and spend the rest of the morning learning more about this famous Civil War battle. After lunch, travel to the Gettysburg battlefield and continue your educational experience up close and personal with licensed guides. Cost: $65 per person (includes continental breakfast and lunch). More details.

Snap cherry blossoms in Washington DC

Spring is the perfect time for shutterbugs to capture the beauty of our nation's capital city, especially the glorious cherry blossoms near the Jefferson Memorial. Noted photographer Jeff Raymond will lead the expedition on Saturday, April 10, while offering valuable tips on how to achieve that perfect picture. There will be plenty of time to take a multitude of outdoor photos or visit museums at your leisure. Bus leaves from Lancaster, Harrisburg, and Gettysburg Campuses. Cost: $135 per person (includes bus, guide,  and dinner in Georgetown). More details.

 

Step beyond World War II books and films

World War II connoisseurs will not want to miss this adventure on Saturday, April 17. Tour the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, a division of the National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution, which features many fascinating pieces of aircraft including WWII's Boeing B-29 Superfortress, Enola Gay. Next, a visit to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum provides a lesson in the fragility of freedom and the need to preserve democratic values. The trip concludes at the World War II Memorial. Bus leaves from HACC's Lancaster, Harrisburg, and Gettysburg Campuses

Cost: $85 per person (includes bus, guide,  and dinner in Georgetown). More details.

Explore the Big Apple

Join other HACC alumni on Saturday, April 24, for a fun-filled day in New York City. The HACC Alumni Association has chartered three buses for HACC alumni, family members, and friends. The buses leave HACC's Harrisburg Campus promptly at 7:00 a.m. Once there, you are on your own to shop, catch a Broadway play, or explore the city's many attractions. Cost: $40 per person. More details.

 

Get involved!

Alumni are a valuable resource for the college. Right now, there are many ways you can become more involved. You can volunteer to help with short-term projects, such as allowing a HACC student to shadow you for an afternoon at your job, or something that requires a longer commitment, such as serving on a college advisory committee or the HACC Alumni Council. More details.

Alumni in the news

HACC takes pride in its alumni. With more than 50,000 alumni, 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 offers spring studio classes for young actors

HACC's Theatre for Young People classes are about more than telling stories, acting, and creative movement. They are also about unlocking imaginations with props, costumes, and theatre games. This spring HACC is offering youth ages 7-14 a series of four different camps in which to explore the mysteries, joys, and art of theatre. The camps are held at varying times from March through early May at the Rose Lehrman Art Center on HACC's Harrisburg Campus. More details.