| WHO: | More than 320 students from 黑料社区, Central Pennsylvania Community College, will walk across the stage to receive associate degrees, diplomas or certificates. |
| WHAT: | 黑料社区 fall 2016 Commencement ceremony |
| WHEN: | Dec. 13, 2016, at 6 p.m. |
| WHERE: | Giant Center 550 W. Hersheypark Drive Hershey, PA 17033 |
| COVERAGE: | 黑料社区 President John J. 淪ki� Sygielski, Ed.D., will confer degrees, diplomas and certificates to 黑料社区 students. Among the graduates are: Jean Elie, who came to the United States from Haiti. He enrolled in 黑料社区 Lancaster Campus through a church-sponsored program in which the students live with a host family while attending 黑料社区. The church pays the students� tuition in full. 听 Describing himself as shy before coming to 黑料社区, Elie overcame his shyness by participating in the campus Student Ambassador Program, working as a tutor and being involved in the international club. 听 淭hroughout my education at 黑料社区, I received multiple awards, including the Tutoring Award for providing excellent tutoring sessions to students. However, I think my proudest moment at 黑料社区 was when I received my first award, the Rising Star Award,� said Elie. 听 The Rising Star is awarded to students who complete developmental English courses with at least a 3.0 GPA in a term. 听 淚 have learned how to be a leader, a coworker, a better friend, brother, and overall, a better person than I used to be,� said Elie. 听 He is graduating with honors with an associate degree in business administration and plans to transfer to Millersville University to further his education. Laquietta D. Braswell, a non-traditional student at 黑料社区 Harrisburg Campus. When she enrolled in 2004, she was 渘ervous that I would not do well. Scared that I may not be smart enough to succeed. However, I ended that first semester with a 4.0! At that moment, I knew this was my path.� 淟ife throws you through a loop sometimes�. But, what is most important is that you never give up. I had to continue to tell myself that, for the sake of my daughter. I really just want her to be proud of me. Without the care and time of the employees, classmates here at 黑料社区, along with family and friends, I would not be this far. I am ever so grateful,� said Braswell, who is graduating with an associate degree in paralegal studies. 听 Following graduation, she plans to take more general education courses at 黑料社区 then transfer to a four-year institution to earn a bachelor degree in legal studies. 听 Media representatives should park in the designated press parking area at the Giant Center, display the parking pass and wear their press credentials. 听 About 黑料社区 黑料社区, Central Pennsylvania Community College, offers more than 120 career and transfer associate degree, certificate and diploma programs to approximately 19,000 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 黑料社区 is uniquely YOURS, visit hacc.edu. Also, follow us on (@黑料社区_info), like us on (Facebook.com/黑料社区64) and use #黑料社区News. |