Harper College

Events Calendar

Group of students in front of the Cultural Center

 The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offers several signature events and programs throughout the year. We also create events in response to current events, student and employee interests, and collaborative opportunities. Check out our events below! You can also see up-to-date information on our Instagram page! Events are open to all students, faculty, and staff!  

2024-2025 Events

 

FEBRUARY 

BLK: Black Learners and Kickbacks 

Every 1st and 3rd Monday 

12:30 PM-1:30 PM 

Building D, Room D281. Cultural Center 

Affinity space that highlights Black current events, culture, and topics. Meetings occur every 1st and 3rd Monday in the Cultural Center for discussions and activities. Open to students, faculty, and staff interested in the Black diaspora. 

 

Iconic Black Music Break

February 24, 2025

2:30 PM-3:15 PM

Building D, Room D281. Cultural Center. 

Join for a mini dance break as we listen to iconic Black artists! Snacks provided. Open to all students, faculty, and staff! 

 

MARCH 

BLK: Black Learners and Kickbacks 

Every 1st and 3rd Monday 

12:30 PM-1:30 PM 

Building D, Room D281. Cultural Center 

Affinity space that highlights Black current events, culture, and topics. Meetings occur every 1st and 3rd Monday in the Cultural Center for discussions and activities. Open to students, faculty, and staff interested in the Black diaspora. 

 

APRIL 

BLK: Black Learners and Kickbacks 

Every 1st and 3rd Monday 

12:30 PM-1:30 PM 

Building D, Room D281. Cultural Center 

Affinity space that highlights Black current events, culture, and topics. Meetings occur every 1st and 3rd Monday in the Cultural Center for discussions and activities. Open to students, faculty, and staff interested in the Black diaspora. 

 

2025 ILACHE Conference 

Friday, April 11,2025 

Governors State University 

The Illinois Latino Council on Higher Education (ILACHE) conference is a great opportunity to attend workshop sessions offered in an interactive and innovative style. Open to students to register and attend this exciting opportunity to network and learn more about Latine/x topics. 

Registration required (link will be available once registration opens) 

 

MAY 

BLK: Black Learners and Kickbacks 

Every 1st and 3rd Monday 

12:30 PM-1:30 PM 

Building D, Room D281. Cultural Center 

Affinity space that highlights Black current events, culture, and topics. Meetings occur every 1st and 3rd Monday in the Cultural Center for discussions and activities. Open to students, faculty, and staff interested in the Black diaspora. 

 

Past Events Include:

Drag Loteria

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Celebration

Sabor Latino

Latinos Unidos Alumni Reunion

FUSION: Recess on the Lawn

BLING (BIPOC LGBTQ+ Inclusion & Networking Group)

10 Shared Principles Dialogue

Paint and Sip Some Black History

Trans Tea Time

I Rise, We Rise: Leading as a Woman of Color

Disability Symposium: Ability Focused Advocacy

Semillitas Book Club

I Rise, We Rise Speaker Series

National Diversity Month Service Project: Girls Love Mail

(ILACHE) Illinois Latino Council on Higher Education Conference

Dr. Sonnet's Welcome

Social Justice End of the Year Celebration

 

Last Updated: 2/19/25