Harper offers economy lesson

Harper College will offer a free public mini-economics lesson on the general state of the economy, the financial markets and employment trends in 2011.

The Market Update and Outlook seminar, hosted by economics professor Getachew Begashaw, takes place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, and noon Thursday, Jan. 20, in Room A242, Building A on the main campus, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine.

The event is the latest in Harper's Heritage Seminar Series, a collection of free monthly informational sessions sponsored by the college's Educational Foundation. To register, or for more information, call (847) 925-6490 or go to harpercollege.edu/foundation.