Harper open house is Thursday

Harper College will host an open house for area high school students from 5-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, in the Wojcik Conference Center on Harper's campus, 1200 W. Algonquin Road in Palatine. Students will hear about academic programs, athletics, financial aid, scholarship options, study abroad programs, transferring from Harper to a four-year college, leadership opportunities, student activities and more. The event is geared to high school juniors and seniors and their families. Park in Lot 13. Walking tours will be offered. RSVP at harpercollege.edu, or call (847) 925-6700. Direct questions to Kim Bruton, (847) 925-6700.