Harper College

2022 Distinguished Alumni Awards

Honorees

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James R. Idstein

In 2021, Jim Idstein of Elk Grove Village co-chaired the Party for a Cure for Childhood Leukemia Warrior Foundation charity event. Despite dozens of COVID-related no-shows and a 110-degree heat index, the event still drew 325 people and raised $42,000. Meet James R. Idstein

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Michael Patrick McGowan

For nearly four decades, Michael Patrick McGowan has been climbing the ladder at Foster Electric Company (USA). Meet Michael Patrick McGowan

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Joseph Plazak

Joe Plazak is the developer, designer and the product owner of Sibelius, the world’s leading music notation program. Meet Joseph Plazak

 Leslie AW Van Wolvelear

Leslie AW Van Wolvelear, EdD, CPA, CGMA

Leslie Van Wolvelear’s resume is filled with degrees, certificates, and honors. But what she’s most proud of is her membership on scholarship committees. Meet Leslie Van Wolvelear


Outstanding Recent Alumni

Isaac Jean-Paul

Isaac Jean-Paul

The reason it’s been possible, the umbrella over his successes, Jean-Paul says, is Harper College. He looked to Harper as a place where he could improve his GPA. Meet Isaac Jean-Paul


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Last Updated: 7/22/24