Spend a day with a HACC student

Give a HACC student a firsthand look at your chosen career by participating in HACC’s job shadowing program.  The HACC Alumni Affairs office and Career Services Center are seeking alumni volunteers willing to host HACC students for short visits to their workplace.

Under the job shadowing program, a student spends either a half day or full day observing and talking with you and other professionals at your job site.  The student benefits from receiving a “real-world” experience in a field that he or she may be interested in pursuing. You help the student better understand the skills and education needed to be successful in your career. More details.

Alumni Seek nominations for Circle of Distinction

The HACC Alumni Association is now seeking nominations for its Distinguished Alumni Award. 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.

Nominations must be made in writing and submitted to the HACC Alumni Affairs office by March 1, 2010. Recipients of the 2010 HACC Distinguished Alumni Award will be notified about their selection in early May and then be welcomed into HACC’s Circle of Distinction at a special celebration dinner in June. More details.

November workshops focus on career development

HACC’s Career Services Center is offering free professional development workshops in November for students and alumni at the Cooper Student Center on HACC’s Harrisburg campus. Work Ethic on Nov. 10 focuses on building a positive work ethic based on the belief that your job has value beyond the paycheck. Learn how to successfully market yourself through an effective resume on Nov. 17 at the Resume Writing workshop. On Nov. 24, learn how to “knock ‘em dead” and land that dream job in Interview Skills. To register, send Career Services an e-mail or call 717-780-2522.

Treat yourself to a HACC massage

 Are you in need of stress relief? HACC alumni can turn to HACC’s Massage Therapy program for help and receive a discount. Alumni who have Alumni Campus User Cards can now schedule a one-hour Swedish massage for only $25.

 All massages are done by HACC students under the supervision of instructors, who are certified massage therapists, at HACC’s Massage Therapy Clinic. The clinic is located in Room 340, 3 Penn Center, 349 Wiconisco St. in Harrisburg. More details.

 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 Ski Roundtop in Lewisberry. Join us for fun on the slopes and invite your family and friends. Some discounts are valid at Ski Roundtop’s sister resorts, Liberty Mountain (Carroll Valley near Gettysburg), and Whitetail Mountain (Mercersburg). More details.

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 seeks alumni feedback

Please share your thoughts by taking five minutes to complete this alumni survey. Your opinions are important. Alumni feedback will help determine how to improve HACC’s alumni programs to meet your needs and keep you engaged with your alma mater. Tell us what you want by taking the survey today.

Upcoming events bring HACC alumni together

Bringing alumni together is the heart of the HACC Alumni Association’s mission. These upcoming events are designed to connect you to other HACC alumni and to the college.

 Longwood Gardens at the Holidays                                        Saturday, Jan.2, 2010
 Explore Longwood Garden’s exquisite flowers, majestic trees, and opulent architecture…all decked out for the holidays. Enjoy the dancing fountain shows that illuminate the night with vibrant colors. Sing your favorite holiday carols played on Longwood’s historic 1929 Aeolian organ, and watch ice skaters under the stars in a winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights and holiday trees. More details.

Reliving the 60s with Richie Havens                                       Friday, Jan.22, 2010
Richie Havens, the legendary opener for Woodstock 40 years ago, has one of the most recognizable voices in popular music. Hear his fiery, soulful music at this unique concert sponsored by the HACC Alumni Association. As an added treat, blues singer Harry Manx will perform as the opening act.  Also join us for a special pre-show dinner that features live music of the 60s. More details.

Violet Oakley: Harrisburg’s Michelangelo                           Sunday, March 21, 2010
Join HACC professor, Dr. Don Koones, on a tour of our beautiful State Capitol and hear behind-the-scenes stories about Violet Oakley’s original art masterpieces found in the 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. More details to come in future issues of “HACC Alumni Connect.”