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Roger Mussell, Founding Faculty

October 03, 2017

When Roger Mussell was hired at Harper College 50 years ago, his office consisted of a small table, a folding chair, and a telephone. Learn how Roger used what he had to develop the Electronics Technology Program that continues to thrive today. Read More

Jackie Cooney, Ask a stupid question day

Brains like Raisins: Ask a Stupid Question Day, September 28

September 27, 2017

In honor of my past and present students, I have decided to celebrate “Ask a Stupid Question Day.” On Thursday, September 28, 2017, I will place a box and a stack of index cards on the short desk in Harper’s Avanté Center, Room Z132. I invite anyone with a question related to Geology, Paleontology or Astronomy to write it out on the index card and place it in the box. These questions may be anonymous, and the answers will be posted outside of Room Z132. Read More

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Jermaine Pigee, Harper Alum

September 11, 2017

For Harper alum Jermaine Pigee, the future was uncertain until he enrolled at Harper College. Learn more about how Jermaine went on to do what nobody thought was possible. Read More

Campus Involvement

How to Encourage Campus Involvement - It's Easy!

September 07, 2017

As a family member to a college student, you likely understand the importance of involvement in clubs and organizations, but you may not know how to help your student get involved. Harper College Hullabaloo is an event that showcases clubs, organizations, and campus resources. Read More

Jackie Cooney, Supplemental Instructor

Nervous About Semester Success? You're Not Alone!

August 23, 2017

Every semester is like my first semester because every student is unique, and I need to meet them where they are and adapt to them as they have to adapt. My name is Jackie Cooney. I am the Supplemental Instructor for all the geology courses. What I do is help you build the necessary skills, concepts, and geological relationships to succeed in this class… Read More

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