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Harper College team scores big at NASA rocket competition May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Their rocket crashed during a test run, but a Harper College-based team of science and engineering students took fourth place in a national NASA rocketry competition, besting big names like MIT and Northwestern. "To be mentioned in the same sentence as such prestigious schools is really awesome," said student Eric Meyers.
Harper wins career preparedness award May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
The Illinois State Board of Education recently recognized Harper College in Palatine with a Career Preparedness Award for its efforts to develop relationships with educational, business and public sector partners.
Prospect Heights man reinvents play while living out of his van May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Perhaps Prospect Heights native Hans Fleischmann pours so much of himself into a daring production of Tennesee Williams' classic "The Glass Menagerie" because he developed the production's vision while living in a van on the street. “It's 2 in the morning, and there is this guy talking loudly right outside my van. He just sounds like this Hollywood jerk,” recalls the 37-year-old Prospect Heights actor and director, who had ventured to Hollywood to strike it big.
Eight Harper players nab all-Region honors May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Some good news came to the Harper College baseball program on Tuesday, as eight Hawks players were honored with all-Region selections.
Harper speech, debate team takes fourth at Nationals May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
The Harper College Speech Team finished fourth in the nation at the recent Phi Rho Pi National community college speech and debate tournament, besting dozens of fellow community colleges and boasting two individual champions. Elisa Galvan of Schaumburg and Brianna Bitout of Arlington Heights netted gold medals for extemporaneous and impromptu speaking, respectively.
Harper students win fashion scholarships May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Myra Chung of Des Plaines struggled through her first high school sewing lesson. Now, she’s a Harper College fashion student designing her own collection. Chung and classmate Michelle Kreutner won $2,500 Fashion Group International scholarships to hone their craft.
Harper falls in finale at Waubonsee May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Waubonsee Community College eliminated the Harper College baseball team from postseason play with a 13-1 victory Sunday in the decisive game of their best-of-three NJCAA regional series in Sugar Grove. The Chiefs advance to the NJCAA World Series in Tyler, Texas.
Harper to offer social media boot camp for small businesses May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
The calls kept rolling in to Harper College's Small Business Development Center: Entrepreneurs were well aware they needed to jump on the social media bandwagon to boost their business, but had no idea how to start.
Harper drops game two at Waubonsee May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
High-schoolers walk at Harper commencement May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Included in the 550 or so students who donned caps and gowns Saturday at Harper College's commencement was a contingent not yet old enough to vote, but qualified to take vital signs, transfer patients and practice infection control. A total of 18 high-schoolers, 17 from Wheeling High School alone, walked after completing their Certified Nursing Assistant certificate, among the numerous fast-growing dual credit options that Harper offers.
Korean educators visit Harper College May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Three years after Harper College's Jill Izumikawa did research in Korea, the Palatine college hosted Korean educators last week as part of a Fulbright-fueled program focused on encouraging cross-cultural learning.
Harper takes game one at Waubonsee May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
The second-seeded Harper College baseball team moved one step closer to reaching the NJCAA Division III World Series on Friday by defeating top-seeded Waubonsee Community College 9-2 in regional play in Sugar Grove. Harper collected 12 hits against the Chiefs.
Harper, Waubonsee meet for regional supremacy May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Most people would like to see the two best teams play for championships at the end of a season. In NJCAA baseball, that's exactly what will happen starting Friday at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove as the top-seeded Chiefs take on No. 2 Harper College (19-20) for a regional championship.
Harper Grad Will Tackle Next Courses as Fellow in Germany May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
After completing her Harper College associate degree this May, Stephanie Bemis will head to a yearlong fellowship in Germany on the prestigious Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals.
Harper College Fashion Students Net ScholarshipsMay 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Two Harper College fashion students are the recent recipients of a new Fashion Group International scholarship, netting them $2,500 each to hone their craft.
Harper prepares for sectional test May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Starting with March snow and followed by April showers, baseball has been a difficult game to play this spring. But as the NJCAA enters the postseason, hope blossoms for the the teams playing in this weekend's six-team sectional. At stake is a spot in the NJCAA Region IV championship series May 17-19, and ultimately a berth in the NJCAA World Series in Tyler, Texas.
Korean educators to visit Harper May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
8.54- page 3 Three years after Harper College's Jill Izumikawa did research in Korea, the college will host Korean educators on its own turf the second piece of a Fulbright-fueled program focused on encouraging cross-cultural learning.
Bail cut for wrestler accused of invading cop’s home May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
A DuPage County judge cut bail in half Thursday for a former Harper College wrestler whose home invasion trial ended in a hung jury. The reduction means Kerin Ramirez of Addison could soon be freed after more than 18 months in jail, defense attorney Gal Pissetzky said.
Harper track teams take aim at talented national field May 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Consistency has always been the hallmark of coach Renee Zellner's track and field teams at Harper College. And her Hawks teams aren't afraid to aim high, either. "We are going to try our hardest to take that No. 1 spot," said Zellner of the test awaiting Harper on Thursday through Saturday in the NJCAA nationals at Howard Community College in Columbia, Md. Having the home track could be a positive for the top-ranked Dragons men's team. Harper is ranked second nationally and is the defending champ, having won five of the last six national titles.
Harper students perform Charlie Brown play for day care program May 3, 2013 12:00 AM
The student actors in the Harper College Theatre Club performed for a much younger audience than they're used to when they staged a collection of scenes from the musical "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" for the kids in Harper's day care program.