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Choosing Harper College –

one of the smartest decisions you’ll ever make.

Looking to save thousands of dollars on a world-class college and career education where you’ll enjoy a flexible schedule, business skills training, certification, and more?

Discover the area’s best-kept secret: Harper is one of Illinois’ top colleges and career training schools… and one of your most affordable options.

Each year, we provide 40,000+ students with job-ready degrees and certifications in nursing, computer technology, business, marketing, e-commerce, law enforcement, and more. Apply now.

With an Ivy League university costing around $40,000 per year, you could start your Bachelor’s degree at Harper College instead and save up to $58,000 in two years. Who’s the smarter student now?

In 2006, we received the only National Science Foundation Undergraduate Research grant awarded to a community college. This kind of recognition and our top-notch faculty reflect the high quality of programs you’ll find here at Harper College.

 

It’s time to learn, earn, and enrich your life without college debt. These and other affordable classes and programs start soon:

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Welding for Women
Wielding her MIG welding gun in freshly manicured hands, nationally known artist Pamela Olin is out to melt stereotypes. For starters, the Harper College Continuing Education Instructor says, welding isn’t just for men. For another, “it’s not just good for fixing things.” This fall, Olin launches a new Harper “Intro to Welding for Women” class she bills as a user-friendly, geared-to-girls approach to a seemingly intimidating craft.

“Welding can be whimsical, welding can be meaningful, and anyone can do it – even the ladies,” says Olin, who likens her blowtorch strokes to applying eyeliner with a makeup brush.

For more on “Intro to Welding for Women” or other welding classes that Olin will begin teaching through Harper’s Continuing Education program this fall, call 847.925.6300.

- Harper News Bureau

Athletics

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Men's Track and Field Win Nationals

The 2009 Harper College Men's Track and Field Team have won the Division 3 NJCAA National Championship for the third straight year. Coach Zellner's Team prevailed over favored Delhi College of New York and rival, College of Dupage to 3-PEAT.

Harper's women also finished fifth and had four national champions.

Betsy Bailey won the shot put (38-21/4) and Victoria Mikszta won the high jump (5-3). Discus and hammer winner Vanessa Mensie (Fremd) was named the most valuable field athlete of the meet..

Events

Brian Bushwood

Experience the Bizarre Magic of Brian Brushwood

A Welcome Week Event

Wednesday, August 26, Noon
Building A
FREE

See the fire-eating, concrete-breaking magician Jay Leno calls "amazing."
Winner of awards ranging from Best Comedy Magic to Variety's Entertainer of the Year, Brushwood's phenomenally unique and outrageous show combines escapes, dangerous stunts, comedy and magic.


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