HARRISBURG, Pa. - John J. “Ski” Sygielski, MBA, Ed.D., president and CEO of HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, is on an 800-mile bicycle journey from Cincinnati, Ohio to Owen Sound, Ontario along the Underground Railroad Bike Tour through July 14, 2023, to raise money for HACC’s Fund for Inclusive Excellence.

Sygielski said, “The trek mirrors the journey enslaved Africans traveled seeking freedom. Unlike the fear and secrecy surrounding the path of enslaved Africans, however, due to my privilege, I will ride openly during daylight hours.”

HACC is committed to being on the front line when it comes to implementing programs and procedures that ensure the college is an open and accepting space for everyone. With support from our selfless donors, every HACC student will continue to be welcomed.

To donate to this campaign, please visit bit.ly/Bike4HACC2023. Anyone who contributes at least $100 will be entered to win a tree-naming opportunity! The winner will have the opportunity to name a tree in honor of a loved one or themselves at HACC’s Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Lancaster or York campuses. Please note that there are no trees at HACC’s Lebanon Campus.

Follow his trek on social media by using #Bike4HACC2023 or by following his accounts directly: Facebook (@HACCSki), Twitter (@HACCski) and Instagram at (@HACC_ski).


Photo Caption: John J. “Ski” Sygielski, MBA, Ed.D., president and CEO of HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, is on an 800-mile bicycle journey from Cincinnati, Ohio to Owen Sound, Ontario along the Underground Railroad Bike Tour through July 14, 2023, to raise money for HACC’s Fund for Inclusive Excellence.


About HACC
HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, is the first and largest of Pennsylvania’s 15 community colleges. HACC offers approximately 100 career and transfer associate degree, certificate and diploma programs to approximately 14,023 students. Also, the College serves students at its Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon and York campuses; through virtual learning; and via workforce development and continuing education training. For more information on how HACC is uniquely YOURS, visit hacc.edu. Also, follow us on Twitter (@HACC_info), follow us on Instagram (@HACC_edu), like us on Facebook (Facebook.com/HACC64) and use #HACCNews.

About the HACC Foundation
The HACC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was established in 1985 to raise private and corporate revenues in support of HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College. The HACC Foundation provides funding for student scholarships, innovative academic programs, state-of-the art training equipment and modernized facilities. To learn more about the HACC Foundation, please visit haccfoundation.org. To contribute to the HACC Foundation, please visit hacc.edu/GiveNow.