Harper Happenings
March 2025
We invite you to engage at Harper College by participating in some of the many events,
programs, and services that have been planned for you by departments across campus.
Click on the above icons to jump down or scroll down for schedules, detailed information, and helpful links.
Follow us on Instagram! @harpercampusrec @harperdei @harperstudentengagement @harper_wellness
Click here for information about current campus construction and a link to the interactive campus
map.
Don't Miss This - Upcoming Events at Harper College
Ongoing through March 14, 2025
Avanté Concourse, Building Z
The Color of Freedom: Honoring the Diversity of America's Servicewomen is a traveling exhibit on loan from the Military Women's Memorial in Washington D.C.
This interactive display includes the stories of various servicewomen of color and
brings to light the impact that these women made while serving in various branches
of the U.S. military.
Click here for information about the Student Veterans Association (SVA), a student club at Harper
College.
Click here for information about Black Student Union, a student club at Harper College
Campaigning continues through Friday, April 4, 2025 for the upcoming Harper College
student body election for the 2025–2026 Student Trustee and Student Government Association
(SGA) Officers.
Click here to read candidate statements and check campus bulletin boards for election information.
Candidate video statements are available @HarperStudentEngagement on Instagram.
Voting will take place online on your MyHarper student postal from Monday, April 7, 2025, 12:01 a.m. to Friday, April 11, 2025, 11:59 p.m.
Resources to the Rescue
Monday, March 17, 2025
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Avanté Concourse
There are many resources on campus that are here to help students achieve their goals.
Stop by and participate in an interactive fair. Discover how these resources can help
you on Your Path to Success.
Recognize a Woman in Your Life for Women's History Month
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Building D Rotunda
Student Engagement invites students to celebrate Women's History Month by engaging
in activities celebrating themselves or influential women in their lives. Visit a
student staffed Women’s Appreciation Table and recognize a woman you know with a personalized
note and a special gift, while supplies last.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Virtual event via Webex
In this webinar, higher education attorney Emily Bothfeld will provide an overview
of immigration laws and policies as they apply to Illinois colleges and universities
and their students. Emily will discuss the legal rights of immigrant students in the
college setting, institutional obligations under federal and state law, and policies
governing privacy, cooperation with immigration authorities, and campus support resources.
Emily will also cover emergency preparedness strategies and practical steps students
can take to navigate immigration-related challenges in an academic environment. This is a non-camera, non-recorded event. Email addresses will not be retained.
Click here to attend.
Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) Town Hall Meeting
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
1 to 3 p.m.
Wojcik Conference Center Dining Room
Student Government Association (SGA) and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
invite you to a Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) Town Hall Meeting, focusing
in the theme of intersectionality . Free lunch will follow the meeting.
Click here for more information about the Student Government Association at Harper College.
Click here for information about the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Harper College.
The Arts at Harper College
Art Exhibit: Juan Angel Chávez: "Trophy" Ongoing to Thursday, March 20, 2025
Art Exhibition Space Building C, Room C200: Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Chicago-based Juan Angel Chávez is a Mexican artist born in La Junta, Chihuahua Mexico.
Chávez focuses on sculptures and site-specific installations made of wood, old signage
and found objects. His work has been exhibited internationally and earned him several
prestigious awards including the Richard H. Driehaus Individual Artist Award, Louis
Comfort Tiffany Award, Artadia Artist Award and others. juanangelchavez.com
The Harper Film Series Harper College Film Lab, Building E, Room E109
The Mass Communication Program presents the 2024-25 Film Series. Our themes this season: Crime Doesn't Pay, Love is a Many Splendored Thing, and Daddy Issues . All films are free and open to the public.
Seating is limited to 52 persons per screening. Run times and ratings vary.
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Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 6 p.m. A Colt is my Passport
Guys and Dolls March 14, 15, 16, 2025
Friday and Saturday: 8 p.m. | Sunday: 2 p.m.
Performing Arts Center
Don't miss this classic broadway production at its show-stopping best! Hailed by many
as the perfect musical comedy, this Tony-winning favorite follows a rowdy bunch of
gamblers, gangsters, and sassy showgirls in a wild game of chance—then love sneaks
in! Set in bustling 1950s Manhattan, Guys and Dolls features some of Frank Loesser’s most memorable songs including “I’ve Never Been
in Love Before” “Luck Be a Lady” and “Sit Down, You’re Rocking the Boat.”
Directed by Kevin Long. Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser. Book by Joe Swerling and Abe Burrows.
Coffee with the Director and Dramaturg Sunday, March 16, at 1:00 p.m . in the Performing Arts Center Lobby
Click here for more information. Click here to purchase tickets.
Music Events: Guest Speaker: Sara Perez – Hearing Conversation for Musicians
Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 12:30 p.m.
Building P, Room P205
How do music-induced hearing loss (MIHL) and music-induced hearing disorders (MIHD)
impact the way we experience and perceive sound? The current understanding and anatomy
behind these changes will be examined, along with their lasting effects on the auditory
system.
Perception of Music and Speech: In this session we'll explore how music-induced hearing changes can impact our perception
of music and speech.
Tinnitus and Temporary Threshold Shifts: Learn about dfferent types of auditory changes caused by music-induced hearing loss
and what to watch put for.
Practical Strategies for Hearing Protection: How self-advocacy and awareness can play a role in preventing long-term damage.
For more information about this event, contact Edward Hamel, Music Department Chair
ehamel@harpercollege.edu
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• Thursday, March 13, 2025 • 12:30 p.m. • Guest Speaker: Sara Perez; Noise and Distortion:
Hearing Conservation for Musicians (Building P, Room P205)
• Sunday, March 23, 2025 • 3 p.m. • Harper Symphony Orchestra Concert
• Thursday, April 3, 2025 • 11:30 p.m. • Spring Fest - Event 1 (Outdoor Pavilion)
• Saturday, April 5, 2025 • 7 p.m. • Spring Fest - Event 2
• Thursday, April 10, 2025 • 12:30 p.m. • Student Recital
• Wednesday, May 7, 2025 • 7:30 p.m. • Jazz Ensemble and Lab Band Concert
• Thursday, May 8, 2025 • 12:30 p.m. • Guest Speaker featuring Meredith Haines
• Saturday, April 26, 2025 • 7:30 p.m. • Jazz Faculty and Guests Concert
• Tuesday, April 29, 2025 • 7:30 p.m. • Guitar Ensemble Concert
• Thursday, May 1, 2025 • 12:30 p.m. • Student Recital
• Friday, May 9, 2025 • 7:30 p.m • Concert Choir & SPECTRA Concert
• Monday, May 12, 2025 • 7:30 p.m. • Harper Symphony Orchestra Concert
• Tuesday, May 13, 2025 • 7:30 p.m. • Steel Band Concert
Key Events Pictures at a Gender[*] Exhibition written and performed by Christopher Cayari, Musical Theater Vignettes about Gender [*Non-Conformity]
Monday, March 31, 2025 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center
Come experience captivating costumes, heartfelt monologues, and songs from Wicked,
Hamilton, Sunset Boulevard, Kinky Boots, and other musical theater favorites! This
superbly crafted cabaret-style revue demystifies some trans and gender non-conforming
issues. Audiences will experience moments of triumph, comedy, drama, and discovery.
Don't miss this one-of-a-kind show! Free admission.
Ongoing through March 23, 2025
Rec Center in Building M
Harper students! Gather up your friends and join our group exercise challenge and
flex, lift and flow your way through the spring semester. Participate in sixteen group
exercise classes through March 23 and win! Group exercise classes are a great way
to train and get fit with friends in a group setting. Click here for more information.
Rec on the Go Express Workouts Monday, March 17, 2025 (Go with the Flow: Chair Based Stretch Workout)
Rec on the Go provides Harper students opportunities to engage in recreational activities for free.
Attend each Rec on the Go express class and enter your name into a drawing to win a five pack of 30-minutes
personal training sessions! Bring your FLEX | LIFT |FLOW Class Pass and earn stickers
to win a Rec Center fanny pack and a Fitbit Charge 6. Activities are short in duration
(30 minutes) and can be performed in regular clothes. Bring a water bottle and wear
comfortable clothing.
All Rec on the Go Express Workouts are from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the Building D Rotunda. Click here for more information.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Building D, Starbucks Lounge
Understanding your STI/HIV status is a key step in safeguarding your health and the
health of others. With STI and/or HIV treatment and care, individuals can live long,
healthy lives, and knowing your status allows you to make informed decisions about
your health and well-being.
Whether you're getting tested for the first time or have already been tested before,
these events are safe and supportive spaces for all. No judgment, just information
and support. Your health matters—don’t wait to know your status. Early detection saves
lives!
Upcoming additional dates:
Wednesday, April 2, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Building D, 1st Floor Near Starbucks
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Building L, 2nd Floor, Room L260a,
Near the Harper College Bookstore
Click here for more information.
Wednesday, March 12, 19, April 2, and 9, 2025
12 to 12:45 p.m.
Rec Center Fieldhouse
Join the March Madness fun with Intramural Basketball League. Intramural (IM) sport
leagues are a fun and social way to stay active, meet others and build a community
in a safe, friendly and inclusive environment. Registration is required; registration
deadline is March 10. Must be a Harper student or eighteen years or older with a
valid I.D. Nonmembers may purchase a single-entry pass on the day of the event.
Click here for more information.
Tuesday, March 13 and Friday, March 14, 2025
3:30 to 7:30 p.m. (break included)
Building J, Room J165b
The Harper College Psychology Clu, student club, invites you to earn your Mental Health
First Aid Certification from Dr. Charla Waxman, Lake Behavioral Hospital, Educator
and Trainer Mental Health First Aid.
Email Psychology Club Advisor, Anne Abasolo, for answers to questions and to register
in advance: aabasolo@harpercollege.edu
Sunday, March 16, 2025
7 to 10 a.m.
Rec Center in Building M
Don’t miss this opportunity! The first 10 Harper students to register in-person at
the welcome desk in Building M – receive a free entry! The three triathlon activities
include a 10-minute swim in the indoor pool, 20 minutes of riding on a stationary
bike, and a 15-minute run on the indoor track. All participants will receive a medal,
goody bag, and refreshments. Invite your family and friends.
Click here for more information.
Madness Bracket Parties Men's Tournament: Monday, March 17, 2025 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Women's Tourmament: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Rec Center Gaming Lounge M1201
Kick off March Madness with a Bracket Creation Party in the Gaming Lounge! Build your
perfect bracket, enjoy some snacks, and talk hoops with friends. All bracket party
participants will be entered into a drawing to win a brand-new basketball or new exercise
mat! Access to the Gaming Lounge is included with all Health and Recreation Center
memberships and by purchasing a single-entry pass.
The action doesn’t stop with the men’s tournament — join us for another round of bracket
madness focused on the NCAA Women’s Tournament. Build your bracket, discuss potential
upsets, and enjoy some game-day snacks. Whether you're rooting for a powerhouse program
or looking for a Cinderella story, this is your chance to get involved in the tournament
excitement. All bracket party participants will be entered into a drawing to win a
brand-new basketball or new exercise mat! Access to the Gaming Lounge is included
with all Health and Recreation Center memberships and or the purchase of single-entry
pass. Don’t miss out on the madness!
Click here for more information.
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March Madness Streaming
Monday through Friday, March 17 to April 7, 2025
12 to 8 p.m.
Rec Center Gaming Lounge (M1201)
Catch all the March Madness action in the Gaming Lounge! The Gaming Lounge will be
streaming games from both the Men’s and Women’s NCAA Tournaments during regular hours,
so grab your friends, claim your spot, and cheer on your favorite teams. Don’t miss
a second of all the madness! Access to the Gaming Lounge is included with all Health
and Recreation Center memberships and by purchasing single-entry pass. Click here for more information.
The Ride | The Rhythm | The Rush
Rec Center Cycling Studio (M1008)
Enjoy cycling with amazing music for a workout that will lift your spirit, tone your
body, burn calories. These themed rides will be based on artists, or music genres.
Bring a water bottle and arrive early to set up for the ride of your life. Our classes
are led by certified group exercise instructors with expertise in providing motivating,
challenging and fun group exercises classes to a wide range of populations. Click here
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Attend a Group Exercise Class
Participate in our group exercise classes when you activate your FREE membership.
All group exercise classes are led by our certified fitness instructors and are sure
to improve your overall fitness and relieve stress. Formats include Yoga, Pilates
Total Body Barre, Zumba, Functional Strength, Indoor Cycling and more. Click here for more information and full schedule.
Hire a Personal Trainer
Our certified personal trainers will help you achieve your fitness goals and get results!
Our goal is to provide you with safe, effective, science-based programming along with
exceptional service and continuous support. Click here for more information.
Your Financial Well-Being
March 18, and 19, 2025
Email hawkscare@harpercollege.edu or call 847.925.6633 to schedule your free 90–minute appointment on campus to complete
an application for Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), cash assistance,
medical assistance, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Hawks Care Spring 2025 Hours:
Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (pantry open M–R, to 7 p.m.), Friday:
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Building D, Room D204
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At Harper College, we believe in you and will help you reach your goals. Counseling
Services provides support to students across three main areas: Career, Personal, and
Educational Counseling.
Whether you need help fine-tuning your goals, tips for motivation and stress relief,
help conquering fears about college life, or improving your success habits, we can
help. Services are offered individually, in workshop, and small group formats for
Harper students, free of charge.
Call 847.925.6393 to make an appointment.
The Harper College Student Parent Success Program
Are you a student parent at Harper College? Apply to Harper College's Student Parent
Success Program! This program is a grant-funded initiative that addresses financial
barriers related to childcare costs so students can focus on their studies. We will
consider applications until thresholds are met.
To apply or learn more, please contact Katie Schumann, Manager of Hawks Care Resource
Center, at sk09163@harpercollege.edu or 847.925.6851. Click here for more information
about Hawks Care at Harper College.
Counseling Services and WellTrack
Counseling Services provides support to Harper students across three main areas: career,
personal, and educational counseling. Whether you need help fine-tuning your goals,
tips for motivation, stress relief, conquering fears about college life, or improving
your success habits, we can help. Free services are offered individually, in workshop,
and small group formats.
Call 847.925.6393 to request an appointment or click here.
WellTrack Boost is a self-guided and interactive way to manage your mental well-being.
It is an online tool designed to help you understand your feelings of stress, anxiety,
or depression. This free service is confidential, anonymous, and secure. Click here or call Counseling Services at 847.925.6393 for more information.
Single Stop: A One-Stop Shop of Resources on the Go
Get started today to access a one-stop shop of resources on the go!
Calling all Harper College students! Hawks Care Resource Center is excited to bring
you Single Stop, a free mobile resource platform to connect you with personalized
benefits and resources. With just a quick 15-minute session, you can unlock a wide
range of support from healthcare options to tax assistance and more.
Click here to find out what benefits are available to you! Questions? Please contact the Hawks
Care Resource Center at 847.925.6633.
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Lyft Pass Program for Harper students
Harper College Lyft Pass Program and Pace Bus Route 697
Click below for information and links about the Harper College Lyft Pass Program,
which offers discounted rides for most Harper students, and for Pace Bus Route 697
schedule and fare information.
To accommodate Canning Student Center construction, the on-campus bus stop for Pace route 697 has been temporarily relocated to the Dial-A-Ride Transportation
stop by Building J and Lot 5.
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Pace Bus Route 697 serves Harper College. This fixed route provides weekday service from Pace's Northwest
Transportation Center in Schaumburg to Harper College in Palatine.
The on-campus Pace bus stop is located at the Dial-A-Ride Transportation stop by Building
J and Lot 5.
Click here to link to the Pace Bus Route 697 schedule.
Click here to access the Ventra Chicago home page.
Click here for the Pace Bus home page.
Click here to access the Harper College campus map.
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The Harper College Lyft Pass Program is available to most Harper students. This program
provides discounted rides to and from Harper College. Receive $10 off eight rides
per month. Rides must begin or end at either the Harper College campus in Palatine
or the Harper College Learning and Career Center in Prospect Heights. Valid on standard
Lyft rides only.
Harper College students who are enrolled in credit classes, adult education classes,
English as a second language classes, apprenticeship programs, and dual credit classes
are eligible to participate. The program is not currently available for students enrolled
in community education courses. Click here for additional information and registration details.
Click here for information about campus construction and to access the interactive campus map.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Hybrid: In-Person in Building I, Room I117 & Online via Webex (Register for link)
Become job search ready by attending these free workshops hosted by the Job Placement
Resource Center (JPRC) at Harper College.
Click here to register for sessions.
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Tuesday, March 4, 2025: Career Ready
Tuesday, March 11, 2025: Resume
Tuesday, March 18, 2025: Job Search
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 and Tuesday, March 11, 2025
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Avanté Concourse
The Center of Concern is offering free income tax preparation assistance to help local
residents file their taxes as a part of the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
(VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs. This service is available
at the Center of Concern office or at other locations in the community.
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Income tax preparation assistance is provided without the need to sit in a physical
office. During the intake and consultation process, the client will provide the required
documents to prepare their taxes. Trained and certified volunteer tax preparers review
the documents and communicate with clients to clarify details. Once the tax return
is prepared, it undergoes a thorough review to ensure accuracy and tax law compliance.
Clients then can review and approve the final return before it is electronically filed.
This service is available at no cost, though donations to the Center of Concern are
welcome. Consultations will operate on a first come, first served basis.
Income tax preparation assistance is provided without the need to sit in a physical
office. During the intake and consultation process, the client will provide the required
documents to prepare their taxes. Trained and certified volunteer tax preparers review
the documents and communicate with clients to clarify details. Once the tax return
is prepared, it undergoes a thorough review to ensure accuracy and tax law compliance.
Clients then can review and approve the final return before it is electronically filed.
This service is available at no cost, though donations to the Center of Concern are
welcome. Consultations will operate on a first come, first served basis.
What to bring:
• Original photo identification for you and your spouse (if married filing jointly)*
*To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must
be present to sign the required forms
Questions? Contact Harper Wellness at wellness@harpercollege.edu
Free Legal Assistance with Immigration Issues
Thursday, March 13, 2025
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Student Engagement, Building A, Room A336
Student Engagement sponsors free immigration legal assistance for currently enrolled
Harper College credit students. Email engage@harpercollege.edu or call 847.925.6242 to schedule your personal appointment in English, Korean, Polish,
or Spanish.
Confidential — 기밀의 — poufny — confidencial
Click here for a series of informational videos on immigration legal issues.
Click here to access the Harper College Undocumented Students and Mixed Status Family Resources
web page
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Thursday, April 10, 2025 , from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thursday, May 1, 2025 , from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Online via Webex
Are you ready to kickstart your career with hands-on experience while earning a wage?
Join us to learn more about the exciting opportunities available through the Harper
College Apprenticeship Program!
Click here to register and for Webex login link.
More Ways to Stay Connected
Club membership builds lasting friendships, helps you find a study partner, improves
your scholarship letter, and enhances your resume while providing a relaxing and fun
opportunity to connect with other students who have similar interests and goals. More
than 50 student clubs and organizations are active this semester at Harper. Click here for more information and to visit club web pages.
Stay Connected with Social Media and the Mobile App
Download the Harper College Mobile App
Download the free Harper College Mobile App from Google Play or the Apple App Store
to connect with campus resources, ask questions, use helpful wayfinding, communicate
with other student club and organization members, review your schedule and due dates,
and much more! The app is also used to check in at events.
Harper College and many College departments host social media accounts to help you get involved and stay connected this semester. Stay tuned by
checking in regularly for the latest information and details on upcoming events, activities,
and services for Harper College students.
Remember to visit your Harper College student portal, check your student email regularly
for important dates and information, and click here to link to the Harper College Student Engagement Events Calendar. Harper College
also has an Emergency Messaging System. Use this link for information and to register to receive alerts.
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Harper Dining
Sodexo Campus Services offers snack and lunch options in the Student Center Lounge in Building A. Food purchases
can be paid for with cash, SOGO, BITE App (Mobile Wallet), American Express, MasterCard,
Visa, or Discover. The SoGo Cash Card is a prepaid debit card good for all on-campus dining locations.
Click here for "What's Open Now," or click here to "Find FOODA."
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Cockrell Dining Hall
Starbucks
Subway
SPRING BREAK HOURS OF OPERATION LISTED BELOW
March Features and Specials — available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Cockrell Dining Hall in Building A, unless
otherwise noted
Sodexo Customer Satisfaction Survey Continues!
NEW Cherry Chai Now Available at Starbucks in Building D
Monday, March 17, 2025 — Arepa George - featuring authentic Columbian cuisine
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 — Taste of Mexico
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 — Singh's Kitchen - featuring Indian fusion
Thursday, March 20, 2025 — Fiesta Taco Truck - featuring authentic Mexican cuisineSPRING BREAK HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday, March 24 thru March 28, 2025
Starbucks
Subway
Cockrell Dining Hall
Harper Hawks Athletics
Become a Harper Hawk athlete or support your Harper Hawks teams by cheering on a victory
at a home game. Harper Hawks teams consist of men's baseball, basketball, cross country,
soccer, track and field, and wrestling. Co-ed: Esports. Women's teams: basketball,
cross country, soccer, softball, track and field, and volleyball. Click here to read more, including recruiting information, results, and full schedules.
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All members of the Harper College community, including students, employees, guests,
and visitors, have the right to be free from gender-based or sexual misconduct in
their educational pursuits at Harper.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 , 20 U.S.C. Sec. 1681, et seq., and its implementing regulations, 34 C.F.R. Part 106,
is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally
funded program or activity. In compliance with Title IX, William Rainey Harper College
prohibits sex discrimination, inclusive of sexual harassment and sexual assault, towards
any person regardless of sex, gender, or gender identity.
Click here to open the Harper College Title IX web page, to review your rights and options,
and to report a violation.
Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation or who have
questions about physical access may email ads@harpercollege.edu or call 847.925.6266 at least two weeks in advance of the event date.
Click here for information about current campus construction and a link to the interactive campus
map.