Clubs and Organizations

ADS Success Club (Access and Disabilities)   

Michele DeCanio and Stacey Watson, ADS – 925.6266

Promotes self-advocacy by supporting current students with disabilities in their transition to Harper. Members will be involved with community outreach, social activities and special projects.

Amateur Radio Club  

George W. Hoeltje, TM/PS – 925.6528

Promotes amateur radio to Harper College and exposes students to the world of "Ham" radio operations.

American Sign Language (ASL) Club

Bob Paul, LIB ARTS – 925.6415

Students from ASL classes participate in events and community service sponsored by ASL Club. Social events provide exposure to ASL, Deaf culture and the Deaf Community.

Astronomy Club (HAC)

Kelly Page, TM/PS – 925.6794
Percy Mui, TM/PS – 925.6546

Encourages all students to learn more about astronomy and planetary studies while also using new knowledge to help staff Karl G. Henize Observatory on the north side of campus during free public viewings.

Biology Club

Jace Robinson – 925.6414
Katie Hollis – 925.6879

To provide an outlet for students interested in the biological sciences to gain experience and skills that are not normally, or at least feasibly, gained in the normal classroom setting here at Harper College.

Black Student Union (BSU)

DuBoi McCarty, CML – 925.6522

To promote the African American culture at Harper and the surrounding college community.

Buddhist Interest Group

William Pankey, Library – 925.6498

To provide an environment for students to immerse themselves in Buddhist teachings by practicing them, and to give an opportunity to seek happiness by being present in the moment and thus reaching one’s own full potential.

Campus Crusade for Christ

Pat Beach, FSM – 925.6874

Interdenominational student Christian organization seeking to be a spiritual resource to students.

Clay Guild    

Sam Rosby, LIB ARTS – 925.6495

Increases student exposure to ceramics through field trips, workshops and lectures and also raises awareness to the extended community of ceramic art at Harper College.

Deaf Club 

Debby Sampson, ADS – 925.6266

To promote ASL and Deaf Culture at Harper. Deaf and hard of Hearing students participate in events and community service such as Annual DeaFest and Deaf Co-ed Volleyball Tournament at Harper

Environmental Club

Craig Stettner, LS/HS – 925.6214

Informs students about the environment and pollution to take constructive community action by assisting efforts at local, county and state levels.

Ethics Bowl

John Garcia, LIB ARTS – 925.6402

To provide students an opportunity to think about and discuss ethical issues.

Fencing Club

Rene’ Castellanos-Brandon – 925.6300

To provide students who have an interest in fencing with the opportunity to associate with others also interested in fencing, and to promote the fencing experience on and off campus.

Film Club

Kurt Hemmer, LIB ARTS – 925.6779

To gain knowledge of film history, further appreciate film as a art form, and to inspire students to seek out different films outside the mainstream film industry

Food Service Hospitality and Management Club

Pat Doepke, FSM – 925.6242
Pili Rios, FSM – 925.6242

Helps students  progress in the food servie industry through participation with the Northern Illinois Food Service Executives Association

Future Education Association

Tara Mathien, – 925.6238

To provide students with an opportunity to explore the world of education through service projects, networking and enhancing leadership skills in the field.

German Club (Deutschklub)

Advisor: Kimberly Jaeger, LIB ARTS – 847.925.6890

To broaden the understanding of the German culture and history on campus.

Graphic Design Club

Kelly Taylor – 925.6092

To participate in creating digital print graphics for any organization in need, while learning applications and techniques.  We will plan graphic activities, field trips and guest speakers to better understand the graphic arts industry.

Harper Association of Mathematics  

Charlotte Schulze, TMS – 925.6405

Generates interest and fosters pride in mathematics through various activities, competitions, lectures and field trips.

Harper College Dance Company

Vicki Summers, WHP – 815.477.0033
Kimberly Banner, WHP – 925.2974

Allows members the opportunity to express growth and creativity through performance.

Harper College Business Club

Enrique D’Amico, BUS/SS – 925.6816

Gain business experience by being part of a student-run organization. Learn first-hand how a business operates and the effort and strategies required to be successful. This is a not-for-profit business with its earnings used to support the activities of the club.

Harper Pride 

Kris Spence, CML – 925.6522

To provide a safe, supportive, comfortable and educational atmosphere in which students can discover what it means to be a gay, lesbian, transgendered, questioning or allied person and how the LGBTQA community is received by society as a whole. Major focuses will be on group discussion, social activities, and awareness both for the club and the campus as a whole.

Harper Society of Engineers

Margaret Geppert, MS – 925.6726
Jason James, MS – 925.6697

To learn about, design and construct robots.

Harper's Bizarre Fashion Club

Cheryl Turnauer, LIB ARTS – 925.6788

Activities consist of fashion merchandising and presentation of fashion shows. Open to all students.

Indian/Pakistani Student Association

DuBoi McCArty, CML – 925.6522

Promotes friendship and understanding among students from America and around the world, and creates a cultural learning experience for its members through activities on and off campus. Open to all students.

International Students' Club

Alice Roberts, AELS – 925.6454

Promotes friendship and understanding among students from America and around the world, and creates a cultural learning experience for its members through activities on and off campus. Open to all students.

Kappa Beta Delta

Robin James – 925.6567

Open to students who have earned a 3.0 GPA, and have completed 15 credit hours in business curriculum.  The society recognizes scholarship and accomplishment among students of areas of academic discipline.

Lambda Epsilon Chi (LEX) Harper Chapter 

Paul Guymon, BUS/SS – 925.6407

Honor society for paralegal students.

Latinos Unidos Student Association   

Travaris Harris, CML – 925.6522

Educates members and others about the Hispanic culture.

Literature and Creative Writing Club

Anne Davidovicz, LIB ARTS – 925.6782

Invites students to read passionately, to write creatively, and to ofer feedback to fellow writers.

Model UN

Michael Harkins, LIB ARTS – 925.6431

To foster an understanding of international relations and the United Nations.  Members of the club will participate in mock United Nations sessions at Harper College and at regional competitions.

Multicultural Advisory Board

Laura LaBauve-Maher, CML – 925-6522

Addresses the needs of the diverse student body of Harper.

Muslim Students Association

Charles Brown, LIB ARTS – 925.6403
Nimi Tobaa (A) AE/LS – 925.6539

Promotes better understanding of Islam to Muslims and non-Muslims.

NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association() Student Chapter

Larry Gulotta – 925.6000, extension 3898

To promote membership in the NKBA and provide kitchen and bath industry knowledge and the sharing of ideas.

Rad Tech Club

Leslye Hess, LC/PS – 925.6575
Mary Hood, LC/PS – 925.6965

Allows members the opportunity to promote the Raiologic Technology profession by participating in social and educational activities and community service.

Rock Appreciation Club

Kurt Hemmer, LIB ARTS – 925.6779

To offer students an opportunity to share an appreciation of rock and roll from its origins to present.

SCI FI Fantasy and Gaming Club (HSFGC)

Keith Jensen, LIB ARTS – 925.6486
Jim Vitullo, LIB ARTS – 925.6284

To proliferate the Sci-Fi Fantasy and Gaming cultures in a positive and socially constructive manner. The focus is on education through analysis and discussion of modern and classic pop culture multimedia.

Scholarly Women Advancing towards Graduation (SWAG)

Shante Bishop – 925.6959

A professional sisterhood designed to provide mentorship, networking, promote high scholastic standards and to nurture unity among women of color.

Sociology Club

James Gramlich – 925.6311

To provide services to the community and students involving subjects for sociological interests through guest speakers, films, and other appropriate formats.

Sonography Club

Kelly Hamontree, CTP – 925.6991

To provide a forum for and groom future ultrasound professionals, increase student engagement, raise awareness, and provide education and outreach to students and the community.

Spirit Crew

Vicki Summers, Call Student Activites at 925.6242 or call Vicki at 815.477.0033.

To promote school spirit, sportsmanship, and enthusiasm on campus.

Student Nurses Association

Julie D'Agostino, HC/PS – 925.6559

To aid in the holistic development of the nursing student as a person and his/her professional role as a provider healthcare.

Theatre Club

Kevin Long – 925.6944
Speech and Theatre Web Site

To promote knowledge of theatre practices through various activities, events and performances for and by students.

Think Tank

John Garcia, LIB ARTS – 925.6402
Barb Solheim, LIB ARTS – 925-6780
Daniel Kynaston, LIB ARTS – 925-6284

Forum for students to discuss philosophical ideas and ethical issues in the news.

Veteran’s Association         

Bobby Summers, BUS/SS – 925.6746

Serves as a forum for Harper veterans to have a voice and to share experiences that are unique to the men and women who have served their country.  Ideally, the challenges unique to veterans will be addressed in an environment which stresses community strength and individual achievement.

Campus Activities Board      

Chris George STU ACT – 925.6243

Encourages students to explore new and creative ideas for campus cultural events. Open to all students.

The Harbinger

Call Student Activities at 925.6460

Students get hands-on experience in all phases of publishing a bi-weekly newspaper, in print and online. Open to all students.

Honors Society 

Andrew Wilson, LIB ARTS – 925.6791

Provides opportunity for above-average students to meet and interact outside classes.

Phi Theta Kappa

John Garcia, LIB ARTS – 925.6991
Alice Tomasian, LIB ARTS – 925.6971

This is the Harper chapter of the national junior college honor society. Students invited to join must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 upon completion of 12 hours of academic credit in courses at the 101 level or above at Harper College.

Point of View   

Anne Davidovicz, LIB ARTS – 925.6782

A literary and art magazine, Point of View is generally printed each year in the spring.

Pom/Dance   

Vicki Summers, Call Student Activites at 925.6242 or call Vicki at 815.477.0033.

The Pom/Dance Squad has been promoting school spirit since 1967. The members perform dance and pom pon routines at all home football and basketball games.

The Cheerleading Squad performs at all home and some away football and basketball games. Members' enthusiasm is used to fire up the team and promote school spirit.

Speech Team

Jeff Przybylo, LIB ARTS – 925.6975
Margaret Bilos  LIB ARTS – 925.6562
Speech and Theatre Web Site

The Speech Team welcomes any student who desires to compete in a variety of public speaking and interpretation events.

Student Senate

Michael Nejman, STU ACT – 925.6242

Get involved in student government. Senators are elected by Harper students each spring. Nominated students will represent their department of interest. Open to all students.

Student Senate Officers 2012-13

• Justin McDermott, Student Trustee
• Kristina Shkaruba, Student Senate President
• Clara Moravec, Student Senate Vice-President
• David Rodriquez, Student Senate Treasurer
• Laura Licari, Student Senate Secretary

All meetings are from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

• Friday, February 10 – Room A243
• Friday, February 24 – Room A243
• Friday, March 9 – Room A243
• Friday, March 23 – Room A315
• Friday, April 6 – Room A315
• Friday, April 20 – Room A243

WHCM   

Dave Dluger, MEDIA SER – 925.6176

Students learn the daily operations at this student-run campus radio station. Management, news and music positions are available. Open to all degree credit students. WHCM can be heard on 88.3 FM.

• Obtain a petition form and sample constitution from Student Activities, Room A336
• Have a minimum of 10 Harper students and a Harper faculty advisor to oversee the activities
• Draw up a constitution using a sample form.
• Submit all to the Director of Student Activities
• If the Director approves the constitution, the proposed organization will then be considered by the Student Senate for formal recognition.