Harper Happenings
July 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.
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Click here for information about current campus construction and a link to the interactive campus
map.
Don't Miss This - Upcoming June and July Events at Harper College Open Viewing at the Karl G. Henize Observatory Friday, July 11, and July 25, 2025
9:30 to 10:30 pm
Building O, located at the Northeast corner of campus
Experience the wonder of the universe and the excitement of discovery. Observe objects
near and far with interpretation provided by volunteers. Observatory events are free
and open to the community.
Click here for more information, what to wear, weather-related detail, and full Spring 2025 viewing
schedule, or for additional information, email Kevin Cole; kcole@harpercollege.edu
Click here for information about the Astronomy Club, a student club at Harper College.
A Minecraft Movie by Warner Bros. Saturday, July 12, 2025
3 p.m.
Rec Center Field House
Park in Lot #1, located off of Algonquin Road entrance
"Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre, cubic
wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master this
world while embarking on a quest with an unexpected, expert crafter.”( swank.com).
Warner Bros. Pictures, 2025. Runtime 1 hour 41 minutes, rated PG.
Click here for official trailer.
Advance tickets not required. No seats provided. Portable seating or picnic blankets
suggested.
For additional information contact Harper College Student Engagement at 847.925.6242
or email engage@harpercollege.edu
The Arts at Harper
The Harper College Department of Music presents a series of free outdoor concerts
featuring Harper College faculty, ensembles, and guests on select Thursday evenings
at 7:30 p.m. at the Drs. Kenneth and Catherine Ender Outdoor Pavilion. Enter via Euclid
Avenue and park in Lot 9 or 10.
All summer concerts are free and open to the public . No seating is provided. Concertgoers should feel free to bring their own lawn chairs, blankets, et c. Indoor restrooms available in Building D.
In the even t of inclement weather, concerts will be moved to Building A.
July 3: Back Porch Review; This Land is Your Land: American Folk Music of the 20th Century
July 10: Edgar Gabriel String Shredders
July 17: Harper Guitar Legacy
July 24: Jazz Lab Band
July 31: Jazz Ensemble
Build and Maintain Your Well Being
Ongoing through Sunday, August 17, 2025
Rec Center, Building M
Workout in the fitness center, chill in the Gaming Lounge, attend a group exercise
class, play in the fieldhouse, jog or walk the elevated track, hire a personal trainer,
or swim in the six-lane pool. Click here for more information.
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Group Exercise Classes, and Hiring a Personal Trainer
Visiting Student Memberships
Ongoing through Sunday, August 17, 2025
Rec Center, Building M
Not taking classes at Harper this summer? Or do you have friends and siblings home
from college over the summer can purchase a Visiting Student Membership to the Health
and Recreation Center. Click here for more information.
Recent Graduate Membership to the Rec Center in 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.
Attend a Group Exercise Class
Rec Center, Building M
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
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 inforation.
Room Summer Hours and Summer Series Ongoing on Tuesdays and Thursdays through August 14, 2025
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Gaming Lounge, M1201
Drop into the Gaming Lounge at the Rec Center and enjoy gaming on the 10 PC’s and
4 70” TV’s with PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Play board games, card games table tennis,
foosball, air hockey and more.
Click here for more information.
Rec on the Go – Sole Mates Campus Walks Wednesdays through July 23, 2025
11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Harper College Quad
Get outside and get moving with Rec on the Go! Join Campus Recreation for mid-day
campus walks all summer long. Meet us in the quad, bring a friend, and enjoy some
sunshine while getting your steps in! Click here for more information.
Mindful Steps: A Campus Walking Meditation Wednesdays through July 23, 2025
8:30 to 8:50 a.m.
Harper College Quad
Join us weekly for a peaceful walking meditation to reduce stress, enhance focus,
and enjoy our beautiful campus! No experience or registration needed. Questions? Contact
Carol Trejo Kroeger, LCPC, at tc36496@harpercollege.edu.
Camp Thrive Ongoing through Sunday, August 3, 2025
This six-week self-care adventure is where wellness meets campfire vibes.
No tents required – just bring your best selves.
Camp Thrive will be monitored and tracked through an online program called Wellable, where individuals
and teams will be able to keep track and log their movement and nutrition throughout
the summer months. Movement and nutrition can be tracked through a variety of wearable
devices and mobile apps. Individuals are able to earn daily points through movement,
tracking their nutrition, and daily/weekly wellness challenges. Whether you're competing
individually or with a team cabin, Camp Thrive is here to get you movin' and groovin' towards old and new wellness goals.
We will have extra challenges throughout the six weeks to help you earn more points
but most participation does not require you to be in-person for activities. Individual
camper and cabin prizes will be awarded after the completion of six weeks...so get
your s'mores sticks ready, summer camseasonis here! Sign up is required. Click here to register.
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
12 to 1 p.m.
Building M, M2008
Join us for a fun and interactive Make Your Own Trail Mix event! Learn how to build
the perfect blend of nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and more—packed with protein, fiber,
and healthy fats to keep your energy up all day long. We'll share tips on how each
ingredient helps fuel your body and support an active lifestyle. Great for on-the-go
snacking, hiking, or just staying energized between meals!
Thursday, July 3, 2025
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Building A, 2nd Floor, Student Lounge
Help save lives by donating blood at our upcoming blood drive on Thursday, July 3.
The American Red Cross will be onsite to collect donations from generous donors like
you. Every donation can help up to three people in need. Be a hero—give blood and
make a difference in your community! The donation process takes 1 hour or less to
complete. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome.
Click here to register for an appointment time.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
12 to 1 p.m.
Building M, Room M2008
Grief comes in many forms and affects everyone differently. Join us as we explore
ways to understand and cope with grief, honor your experience, and support others
through loss. No registration required. Questions? Contact Carol Trejo Kroeger, LCPC,
at tc36496@harpercollege.edu.
Thursday, July 17, 2025
12 to 1 p.m.
Building D, Room D154
If you’re caring for others, don’t forget to care for yourself. This session will
provide strategies to maintain your own well-being while supporting those who rely
on you. No registration required. Questions? Contact Carol Trejo Kroeger, LCPC, at
tc36496@harpercollege.edu.
Together for Mental Health Equity Tuesday, July 22, 2025
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Building Z, Avanté Concourse
Join us for National Minority Mental Health Month: Together for Mental Health Equity,
a tabling event dedicated to raising awareness about mental health disparities in
diverse communities. Stop by to learn how culture, community, and connection impact
mental well-being—and how we all play a role in advancing health equity. Grab free
resources, engage in conversation, and discover ways to support inclusive mental health
care for all.
Questions? Contact Harper Wellness at wellness@harpercollege.edu.
Your Financial Well Being
Heading off to a new college, moving, or thinking about your repayment options? Make
sure to keep your federal student loan servicer in the loop—especially if your name,
address, or school plans change, or if you’re having trouble making payments. Just
log in with your FSA ID at StudentAid.gov to find your servicer’s info and stay on
top of your loans.
Click here for more information about Financial Aid and Scholarships at Harper College.
Click here to access the United States Department of Education Federal Student Aid web page.
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. Click here for more information about yoru HarperCard student I.D. card.
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.
Download the Harper College Mobile App from Google Play or the Apple Play Store.
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THe Hawks Care Resource Center at Harper College
Hawks Care believes you shouldn't have to sacrifice your basic human needs to get
an education. We provide assistance to many helpful programs and services for Harper
students, including a campus pantry, career closet, child care, an evening bag-meal
program, and more, and our staff are here to help you connect to additional campus and community resources to meet
those basic needs so you can focus on your academic goals.
Click here for more information about Hawks Care at Harper College.
Click here for information about Counseling Services and the Women's Program at Harper College.
On-the-Go Dinner Bags are available at three campus locations:
Hawks Care, Building D, Room D204: click here for hours of operation
Harper College Library Checkout Desk: click here for hours of operation
Rec Center Reception Desk in Building M: click here for hours of operation
Grab a bag when you've forgotten your meal or would otherwise skip an evening meal!
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 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.
Effective Friday, June 13, 2025: The on-campus Pace bus stop will move to the front
of Building Y.
Click here to access the interactive campus map.
Harper Dining
Sodexo Campus Services offers lunch service in Building A and at Subway in Avanté. Food purchases can be
paid for with cash, SOGO, American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Discover or the Sodexo
Everyday App. SoGo Cash Card is a prepaid debit card which is valad at all on-campus dining locations. Click here for "What's Open Now."
Cockrell Dining Hall, Building A, First Floor - Grilled Station has returned to the Cockrell Dining Hall
Hawk Stop Kiosk, Building A, Second Floor - coffee, frozen cappuccinos, breakfast sandwiches, waffles,
and panini combos
Starbucks, Building D
Subway, Avanté Concourse
Sumer Specials
Shaved Ice Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Global Street Foods - North America, Ballpark Bites Special
Summer Cookout Series back, and this year we are going global! Grab your passport
to deliciousness and check out a new menu each Thursday. Thursday, July 3, 2025
Global Street Foods - Africa
Summer Cookout Series back, and this year we are going global! Grab your passport
to deliciousness and check out a new menu each Thursday. Thursday, July 10, 2025
Ice Cream Floats Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Global Street Foods - South America
Summer Cookout Series back, and this year we are going global! Grab your passport
to deliciousness and check out a new menu each Thursday. Thursday, July 17, 2025
Special Hours - All Locations Closed for Harper Dining All-Employee Meeting Friday, July 18, 2025
Global Street Foods - Europe
Summer Cookout Series back, and this year we are going global! Grab your passport
to deliciousness and check out a new menu each Thursday. Thursday, July 24, 2025
Funnel Cake Fry Bar Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Global Street Foods - Australia
Summer Cookout Series back, and this year we are going global! Grab your passport
to deliciousness and check out a new menu each Thursday. Thursday, July 31, 2025
Ice Cream Social Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Global Street Foods - North America
Summer Cookout Series back, and this year we are going global! Grab your passport
to deliciousness and check out a new menu each Thursday. Thursday, August 7, 2025
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.
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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.
Free Outdoor Summer Concerts 
