Harper Happenings
Summer 2024
Click on the above icons or scroll down for information, resources, and links to activities, events, and programs
for Harper College students.
We invite you to get involved and stay connected at Harper College by participating
in some of the many offerings that have been planned for you by departments across
campus. Scroll down for click on the above for more information.
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Don't Miss This - Upcoming Events at Harper College
Student Government Association is seeking Harper College students to serve as Student
Government Association President, Vice President, and Treasurer, for the Fall 2024
and Spring 2025 school year. Students must be enrolled in both semesters to apply,
campaign, and serve.
Student Government Association seeks to create positive change and impacts for the
Harper student community. Whether through fun events or parliamentary discussions,
the goal is to allow every student to be beneficially impacted by what SGA does. By
being part of SGA, you will come away with fond memories and skills that will be a
key part of your life. Click here for more information.
Click here to open the Summer 2024 Election Guide and Declaration of Candidacy
For additional information, email engage@harpercollege.edu, or visit Student Engagement, Building A, 3rd Floor, Room A336, Monday to Friday, 8
a.m. to 4:30 p.m., when classes are in session.
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Monday, May 20, 2024 – Applications available in Student Engagement, Building A, Room A336, or email engage@harpercollege.edu Monday, June 10, 2024 – Completed applications due in Student Engagement by 4:30 p.m.June 17 through June 21, 2024 – CampaigningJune 24 through June 26, 2024 – Vote in the online election on your Harper College student portal
T he Lego Movie Saturday, July 13, 2024
6 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Building J Theatre, J143 (park in lots 5 and 6)
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the original release of The Lego Movie by attending a free, family night out at Harper College. In the movie, Emmet (Chris
Pratt), an ordinary LEGO figurine who always follows the rules, is mistakenly identified
as the Special -- an extraordinary being and the key to saving the world. He finds
himself drafted into a fellowship of strangers who are on a mission to stop an evil
tyrant's (Will Ferrell) plans to conquer the world. Unfortunately for Emmet, he is
hopelessly -- and hilariously -- unprepared for such a task, but he'll give it his
all nonetheless” (Google). Warner Bros. Pictures, 2014. Runtime 1 hour 40 minutes,
rated PG.
Click here for official trailer.
Limited seating available - arrive early for best selection.
Advance reservations encouraged - call Harper Box Office at 847.925.6100.
Reserve seats must be filled by 6:10 PM or tickets will be released.
The Arts at Harper
data-contrast="auto">Spend a summer evening on the beautiful grounds of Harper College
while enjoying a free outdoor concert on a Thursday evening , featuring Harper faculty, ensembles, and guests. data-contrast="auto">Each concert
is free and open to the public and begins at 7:30 p.m . in the Drs. Kenneth and Catherine Ender Outdoor Pavilion. data-ccp-props="
Use Euclid Avenue entrance and park in lot 9 and 10. No seating is provided. Concertgoers
should feel free to bring their own lawn chairs, blankets, etc.
data-contrast=In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be moved to the Building
J Theatre, J143 (park in lots 5 and 6).
June 6 – Calico Loco/Moontype, presented by WHCM 88.3 FM
June 13 – Michele Thomas & Soulmeme
June 20 – Peter Aglinskas w/ Fermi Quartet
June 27 – The Pan Go Steel Band
July 11 – Edgar Gabriel String Shredders with Arla Vox July 18 - Guitar Alumni
July 25 – Harper College Concert Choi
August 1 – Jazz Ensemble and Lab Band Concert
Build and Maintain Your Well Being
Wednesday, June 5 or Wednesday, July 24, 2024
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Building M, Room M2010
Learn how to identify, understand, and respond through Mental Health First Aid training
at a free, in-person training session. This training is a skills-based course that
teaches participants about mental health and substance-use issues. Lunch and snacks
will be provided.
Questions? Contact Carol Trejo Kroeger at tc36496@harpercollege.edu
Click here to register for this event (required).
Room Summer Hours and Summer Series Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Rec Center Egaming Room, Building M, Room M1201
The Egaming Room is open! Come check out our 10 PC’s with Fortnite, Valorant, Overwatch, and more! Our PS4’s and Nintendo Switches will be available to check out all summer.
Invite friends to play table tennis, board games, and foosball to continue with the
summer fun!
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E-Gaming Summer Series
Thursdays
June 13 and June 27, 2024
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Rec Center Egaming Room, Building M, Room M1201
Come join us as we host open play sessions featuring Super Smash Bros and FIFA . Invite your friends to have some summer gaming fun.
Click here for more information.
Monday thru Thursday: 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Group Exercise, and Personal Training at the Rec Center
Recent Graduate Memberships to the Rec Center
Rec Center, Building M
Graduating this May? Students who graduate from Harper College are eligible for a
free three-month membership. Recent grads must activate their membership within 90
days of their graduation date as documented by Harper College student records. Bring
a copy of your diploma or certificate.
Click here for more information about Recent Graduate Memberships at the Rec Center.
Summer Students! Activate Your Free Membership at the Rec Center
data-contrast="auto">Rec Center, Building M
data-contrast="auto">Begins Monday, May 20, 2024
Workout in the fitness center, chill in the Egaming room, attend a group exercise
class, hire a personal trainer , play in the fieldhouse , jog or walk the elevated track, or swim in the six-lane pool.
Click here for more information about Summer Student Memberships at the Rec Center.
Attend a Group Exercise Class
Rec Center, Building M
Participate in a group exercise class! All group exercise classes are led by 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 about group exercise at the Rec Center.
Hire a Personal Trainer
Rec Center, Building M
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 about Personal Training atthe Rec Center.
Summer holiday schedle:
Wednesday, July 3, 2024: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hawks Care Student Resource Center
Are you a student parent at Harper College? Apply to Harper College's Student Parent
Success Program! This program is a grant funded program that addresses financial barriers
related to childcareclass costs so students can focus on their studies. We will consider applications
until thresholds are met.
To apply or learn more information, please contact Stephanie Dardon Paz, Childcare
Case Manager at ds36299@harpercollege.edu or 847-925-6863. Click here for more information about Hawks Care at Harper College.
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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.
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 services at 847.925.6393 for more information.
Calling class all Harper College students! The 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 classassistance
class 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.
Your Financial Well Being
Get your financial aid ready for 2024-2025. Remember to always check your Financial Aid Checklist on your
class portal for updates on your financial aid file. If classdocumentation is needed
from you, it will be posted there. class Click here to open the Financial Aid and Scholarships Harper College web page.
Create a Budget
The cost of living is increasing. In 2023, food prices alone increased by 5.8 percent.
Take charge of your finances by creating a solid budget. Tracking your income and
expenses empowers you to make informed spending decisions and achieve financial stability
both in college and beyond. Start budgeting today for a brighter financial future!
Click here to check out a Napkin Finance presentation about budgets and managing spending and
saving.
Transportation to and from Harper College
The Harper College Lyft Pass Program offers discounted rides to and from Harper for
most currently enrolled Harper students and Pace Bus route 697 serves Harper College.
Click on the below for more information.
Harper College offers a Lyft Pass Program 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.
Pace Bus Route 697 now serves Harper College. This fixed route provides weekday service from Pace's
Northwest Transportation Center in Schaumburg to Harper College in Palatine. The bus
stop on campus is located on Barbara Barton Drive near Parking Lot 2A, and the Performing
Arts Center (Building R).
Click here to link to the Pace Bus Route 697 schedule.
Click here for Pace Bus fare information.
Click here to access the Ventra Chicago home web page.
Click here for the Pace Bus home web page.
Click here to access the Harper College campus map.
More Ways to Stay Connected
Your Harper Student Photo I.D. card, known as your HarperCard, can give you campus benefits like access to the College's library and computer labs.
The HarperCard  can also entitle you to a fitness center membership , Box Office discounts and other savings and services .
After you have registered for the first time, you can obtain your HarperCard at the Harper College Box Office (Performing Arts Center, Building R). A photo I.D., such as a driver's license or
passport, and proof of Harper College registration is required.
Student clubs and organizations do not meet in the summer, however now is a great
time to read our club web page and find a group that interests you. 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. With more than 50
student clubs and organizations active this past spring, you're sure to find a group
to connect with!
Click here for more information and to visit club web pages.
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 lunch service in the Stucent Center Lounge in Building A. Food purchases can
be paid for with cash, SOGO, BITE App (Mobile Wallet), American Express, MasterCard,
Visa or Discover. 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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Starbucks
Building D, 1st floor, East end
Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Friday: CLOSED
Subway
Avanté, 1st floor
Monday to Thursday
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Friday: CLOSED
The Cockrell Dining Hall is closed for renovations.
Visit our kiosk in the Student Center Lounge, Building A, 2nd floor, Room A236
Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Friday: CLOSE
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AREPA GEORGE - FOODA
Monday, June 3, 2024
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Student Center Lounge
Building A, 2nd Floor
TASTE OF CHINA - FOODA
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Student Center Lounge
Building A, 2nd Floor
MR. GREEK GYROS - FOODA
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Student Center Lounge
Building A, 2nd Floor
YUM DUM FOOD TRUCK
Thursday, June 6, 2024
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Harper Quad
JUDY'S PIZZA - FOODA
Monday, June 10, 2024
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Student Center Lounge
Building A, 2nd Floor
AREPA GEORGE - FOODA
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Student Center Lounge
Building A, 2nd Floor
MR. GREEK GYROS - FOODA
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Student Center Lounge
Building A, 2nd Floor
HIPPIE GOURMET GRILLED CHEESE FOOD TRUCK
Thursday, June 13, 2024
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Harper Quad
AUNT TINA'S SOUND BITES FOOD TRUCK
Thursday, June 20, 2024
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Harper Quad
MARIO'S CART FOOD TRUCK
Thursday, June 27, 2024
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Harper Quad
BROTHER'S BBQ FOOD TRUCK
Thursday, July 11, 2024
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Harper Quad
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. Womens teams; basketball,
cross country, soccer, softball, track and field, and volleyball.
Click here to read more, including recruiting information, results, and for full schedules.
Resources: Visit our web pages for additional information and services
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 847.925.6791
at least two weeks in advance of the event date.
Free Outdoor Summer Concerts 
