November 9-13, 2009
As Harper College prepares to install its fifth president, Dr. Kenneth Ender, we ask that you watch for your invitation and save the dates for a variety of events that comprise a Week of Engagement around the goal of Building Community through Student Success.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9
Preparing the Global Workforce: The Community College Past-Present-Future Symposium
RSVP for Preparing the Global Workforce.
Square D/Schneider Electric Amphitheater, Wojcik Conference Center
1 p.m. Keynote Address
Jane Oates, Assistant Secretary of Employment and Training, U.S. Department of Labor
2 p.m. Panel Discussion
Moderated by Rich Maher, President, Maher & Maher.
3:30 p.m. Reception
Sponsored by Harper College for Businesses
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10
1 p.m. Superintendents and Principals Roundtable
Sponsored by Harper College, Enrollment and Marketing Division
3:30 p.m. The Nexus of Student Success: The Community College Past-Present-Future Faculty Symposium
RSVP for The Nexus of Student Success.
Square D/Schneider Electric Amphitheater, Wojcik Conference Center
Keynote Address: Debra Bragg, Professor, Educational Organization and Leadership, College of Education, University of Illinois;
Moderated by Rick Maher, President, Maher & Maher
Reception, sponsored by the Cook County Teacher's Union, following this event.
7 p.m. Distinguished Alumni Reception
Dining Room, Wojcik Conference Center. This is a ticketed event.
RSVP for the Distinguished Alumni Reception
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
8 a.m. Staff Development Day
All day event, held throughout campus
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12
Installation of Dr. Kenneth Ender, Harper College's Fifth President
RSVP for the Installation Ceremony.
3:30 p.m. Procession and Installation Ceremony
Wellness Center (M Building)
5 p.m. Community Reception
Student Center (A Building)
Sponsored by the Harper College, Community Relations Office.
7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. From Service to Success: Veterans Event
Learn more about this free conference for veterans.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13
9 a.m. Student Leaders Breakfast with the President
Sponsored by Student Activities.
6 p.m. "The Diary of Anne Frank" Reception and Theatre Performance, supporting the Harper College Educational Foundation
Learn more about the Reception and Theatre Performance.
RSVP for the Reception and Theatre Performance.
Look for your invitation to specific "Engagement Week" events. Please send your questions via e-mail or call 847.925.6493.
