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Faculty Exhibition 2025

Harper students study abroad in Zimbabwe

Harper recognized for innovation in international education

January 29, 2020

Harper College and its Global Region of Focus Initiative has been recognized as a winner of the Institute of International Education (IIE) Andrew Heiskell Award for Innovation in International Education. Read More

Performing Arts Center at Harper College

15th annual Chamber Music Festival to feature both classic and modern masters

January 29, 2020

Harper College's 15th annual Chamber Music Festival on February 8 will feature many of the college’s faculty, staff and alumni musicians. Read More

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Finding What Works: Wellness Apps

January 22, 2020

There are plenty of wellness-based mobile apps out there to go around, some more helpful than others. While this is not a complete list, here are a few of my favorites that have helped me with my wellness habits. Read More

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Finding What Works: Healthy Snacks/Food

January 22, 2020

Whether you’re at work or home, ensure that you have some of the essentials on hand at home or at work. Almonds, quinoa, chickpeas, frozen edamame, dried fruit, black beans, almond milk and frozen fruit are some of the items I usually have on hand at home or work as they are easy snacking foods. Read More

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Finding What Works: Invest In Yourself

January 22, 2020

There are plenty of wellness products out there in the world, some of them probably worth your money more than others. While you don’t necessarily need products or things to boost your wellness, here are a few of my favorite things that have been worth the investment... Read More

Elizabeth Jaimes and Monica Cardenas

Mother, daughter students working side-by-side to study nursing

January 15, 2020

Monica Cardenas and Elizabeth Jaimes often surprise their classmates when they reveal that they're mother and daughter. The Harper College Licensed Practical Nursing students each took very different paths to arrive at the same program, however. Read More

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Finding What Works: Avoid What is Fun, Fast or Easy

January 14, 2020

Social media is full of people and companies trying to sell you on their latest powder, piece of gym equipment or diet that they guarantee will help you lose weight quickly or provide dramatic results in a short amount of time. The fact of the matter is that anything worth doing will take time and effort. Read More

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Finding What Works: Sign Up for a New Challenge

January 14, 2020

Whether you care about winning or not, signing up for some sort of wellness challenge, race or event can help keep you motivated and on track. Try something new, even if there is the possibility that you might fail. Read More

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Finding What Works: Be Inspired

January 13, 2020

While no one can accomplish your goals for you, find some inspiration to keep the needle moving. Read More

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Finding What Works: Strive for Harmony Rather than Balance

January 08, 2020

Your interests, body, and priorities are most likely going to change as time goes on but this doesn’t give you an automatic out to stop taking care of yourself. Every wellness dimension will not be perfectly balanced so it’s important to focus on finding a harmony that works best for you. Read More

Last Updated: 5/13/25