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Harper College Bucket List

The Harper College Bucket List - 67 Things to Do While You're At Harper
students in club
1

Join a club or organization through Student Engagement

two students talking
2

Make a new friend through the Harper College Buddy System

recreation center
3

Activate your free membership at the Health and Recreation Center (HRC)

student lounging in hammock
4

Kick back in a hammock in the Quad

students at table flags in foreground
5

Take part in a study abroad program

students posing with pumpkins
6

Carve a pumpkin at Fall Fest

students in pool
7

Take a dip (or make a splash) in the Health and Recreation pool

Harper president posing with student
8

Introduce yourself to Dr. Avis Proctor, Harper president, at a campus event

Student posing with Harper Hawk
9

Take a selfie with the Hawk

Students with dog
10

Pet a comfort dog during Finals Week

student with advisor
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Map out your perfect path to success with an Academic Advisor

art gallery
12

Visit the Art Gallery in Building C

Hullabaloo crowd in quad
13

Have a ball at Harper Hullabaloo

students in room
14

Freshen up your resume at the Job Placement Resource Center (JPRC)

outdoor movie screen
15

Rally up your friends and family for a Free Movie Friday

harper college william rainey harper sculpture bust
16

Touch the base of the William Rainey Harper statue for good luck before finals

basketball players
17

Cheer on your Harper Hawks at a home game!

students dancing
18

Dance your heart out at Neon Night

campus photo
19

Explore the nature trails on campus

student using laptop
20

Apply for a scholarship

snowman
21

Build a snowman in the quad

students in library
22

Find that perfect book, mag or movie at the library

student in radio booth
23

Request your favorite song on WHCM radio station, do a little dance

harper college lake
24

Sit on a park bench by the pond in the fall and marvel at the colors

student on campus outdoor studying
25

Find *your* study spot (it’s out there)

3d printer
26

Bring that new idea to life at the Makerspace and Entrepreneur Center

hamburger on plate
27

Order the Double-Double with a side of curly fries at the Cockrell Dining Center (trust us)

students walking
28

Help another student find their building or class

campus studio v store
29

Visit Studio V store and find that perfect one-of-a-kind gift made by a student artist

Students relaxing in the Cultural Center
30

Take a nap in the comfy bean bag chairs at the Cultural Center

student at telescope
31

Do a little stargazing at the Karl G. Henize Observatory

students in subway on campus restaurant
32

Buy a friend their favorite combo from the campus Subway

students celebrating on campus
33

Show your support and march at Harper Pride Fest

fashion show model
34

Get in vogue at the Student Fashion Show

students studying in library
35

Start a study group at the library

access disability students at table
36

Volunteer to be a notetaker for Access and Disability Services

Several Members of the facilities crew in the greenhouse
37

Thank a facilities management staff member for keeping our campus beautiful

school newspaper front page
38

Read the award-winning Harbinger student newspaper

Stock Image of the Chicago Skyline
39

Go to the top of the parking garage on a clear day to see the Chicago skyline

fireplace
40

Cozy up by the fire in the student lounge

students playing video games
41

Prove you’re the true Mario Kart champion in the eGaming Room

starbucks cafe front
42

Order that delicious and extremely specific drink at the campus Starbucks (no judgement here)

exercise group session
43

Attend a group exercise class at the Health and Recreation Center

maker shop
44

Create a DIY masterpiece in The Library’s Make Shop

cultural event room with students
45

Enhance your perspective by attending an event at the Cultural Center

police badge arm patch
46

Grab a cup of coffee with Harper’s Chief of Police (a regular event on campus)

Lyft logo graphic
47

Catch a discounted ride via the Lyft Pass Program

outdoor pavilion
48

Pack a picnic and catch an outdoor concert at the Pavilion

students in classroom
49

Take a course in a subject you know nothing about

picasso sculpture
50

Find the Picasso sculpture

Hawks care front department
51

Donate items to the Hawks Care Resource Center

Harper Store displaying sweatshirt
52

Get some fresh Harper apparel from the bookstore—wear it with pride

tour guide walking with students
53

Give your family a tour of campus

students in front of class
54

Vote in the Student Government Election

bluestein sculpture
55

Take a selfie with the Bernie Bluestein sculpture

Harper pond
56

Catch a fish in the pond on the East side of campus

student biking
57

Bike around campus via the Bike Share Program

heart day logo
58

Support Harper students by donating to a Harper HEART Day fundraiser

student with advisor
59

Make your success plan at the Academic Support Center

student working behind desk
60

Get a job on campus (everyone’s doing it)

tennis students
61

Work in a game of tennis on the campus courts in between classes

latinx students
62

Experience Sabor Latino, Harper’s annual celebration of Latinx culture

theater performance spotlights
63

Attend (or audition for) a theater performance

students helped by tutors
64

Get the help you need at the Tutoring Center

graduation cap decorations
65

Decorate your grad cap

alumni talking at event
66

Join the Alumni Network via Harper Connect

graduation students
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Apply to graduate!

Last Updated: 11/19/24