Harper College will be closed Monday, December 23 through Wednesday, January 1 for Winter Break.

Harper College

Harper Experience Day

Saturday, November 2, 2024

Join Harper for our annual community event. Explore the sciences, math, technology, health careers, liberal arts and more through hands-on activities conducted by Harper faculty and staff and community partners. 

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Avanté Center, Building X and Career and Technical Education Center

Park in Lot 3 or the parking garage

  • Career exploration through family-friendly, interactive activities for all ages. 
    • Younger students (3rd-8th grade) enjoy hands-on activities and demonstrations throughout Harper labs and classrooms. 
    • High school students (9th-12th) tour Harper labs and meet faculty and current students.

This event is FREE and open to the community. Registration is not required. Refreshments will be served. Don’t forget to bring a non-perishable food donation for Harper Hawks Care Resource Center. Help Harper students facing food insecurity.

Check out some of the fun activities being offered:

  • Make Your Own Poster
  • Print Palette Cookies
  • Math Fun and Games
  • Motion Commotion
  • Fluid Room
  • STEM City
  • Fluorescence and Fluorescent Minerals
  • Magnificent Microbes
  • Fire Science Technology Lab
  • Crime Scene Lab
  • HVAC Lab Tour
  • Manufacturing and Metal Fabrication Lab Tour

Visit our exhibitors and information tables including:

  • Harper Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
  • Harper Physical Therapist Assistant program
  • Harper AI/Cybersecurity program
  • Mount Prospect Public Library
  • Arlington Heights Memorial Library
  • Harper Adult Educational Development
  • Harper Campus Recreation
  • Harper Astronomy Solar Telescopes
  • Community Police and Fire Departments

Questions?

Contact Amie Granger, Community Relations Manager: agranger@harpercollege.edu


 

Questions? Contact Amie Granger, Community Relations Manager: agranger@harpercollege.edu

Last Updated: 12/10/24