“Noble are they who plant the seeds that grow the trees that provide the shade for generations to come.” – Anonymous Winter 2011 In Brief... Harper College Students Highlight the Importance of Scholarships Leaving a Legacy Through Planned Giving Page 4

Drs. Shirley and Lester Lansky Endowed Scholarship

Page 5 Cody Zimmer Maria Sanchez Recipient of the Jeffery and Marcia Bowden Recipient of the Jim McGuire Endowment Fund and the Dr. Ernest B. and Memorial Scholarship Mrs. D. Kris Howard Endowment for Community Service Scholarship Glenn A. Reich In an age of declining public support and rising costs, private philanthropy is essential to ensure Scholarship that Harper College continues to provide an affordable and quality education for those for whom Page 6 college is their only chance — and our community’s best hope — to build prosperity. There are many ways to support the Harper College Educational Foundation. Whether your gift qualifies as an annual, endowed or planned gift, Harper College Educational Foundation staff will work with you to ensure that your gift meets your personal goals and financial needs while also benefiting students and programs at the College. The Foundation is the College’s tax-exempt, Foundation President’s 501(c)(3) direct support organization which serves as the recipient and trustee of all charitable Look into the Future donations to the College. The Foundation certifies that all gifts are maintained as a charitable contribution deduction under Internal Revenue Code sections. Page 8 Through donations to the Annual Fund and designated scholarships, the Harper College Educational Foundation makes a difference in the lives of students today. The Foundation allocates support each year that directly assists students in pursuit of their educational goals. Spotlight on Harper Annually there are more than 130 educational scholarships available to qualifying students. These Educational scholarships provide resources without creating future debt and stress for students. Often they Foundation Board enable a student to focus on their academic goals. Many of these scholarships are established by family members or friends, current and/or former Harper College faculty and staff or area Page 12 corporations. FRQWLQXHGRQSDJH Executive Director’s Column Resource for Excellence

College’s directions for student completion, contemporary fine art pieces from local Funds raised through the Resource for Excellence Campaign come from inspiration, partnership and accountability. well-known artists. In addition, artists will employee contributions, individual donors, sponsored events and This plan will create the basis for future fund be available to meet and discuss art related community donors. All these funds support innovative and creative raising efforts. Our plan alignment is intended questions. We are fortunate to have an programs that enhance student academic and cultural experiences. to more dramatically impact student success internationally recognized guest auctioneer, at Harper College. Robert (Bob) O’Connell. He is known in the In 2010/2011 more than $95,000 was granted to programs throughout art community as the “Art Detective”. the College for the Resource for Excellence projects. These funded In continuing to highlight student success, I Proceeds from this event will support the projects included Choice Scholars Institute; The Tribute to Leaders was pleased to be a part of the third annual Harper College art collection as a vehicle Symposium: Engaging African American High School Students; Harper College Distinguished Alumni Awards, for art instruction, art appreciation and Computer Skills Jump Start; College Access for Special Populations; honoring seven very deserving individuals. educational inspiration for all students and Entrepreneurial Success: The Fuel for Economic Growth and As I listened to the honorees bestow their community members. Join us and make Development; Career Stimulus and Students First Discretionary Funds. accomplishments and success in their ART MATTER to you! professional careers to specific faculty of Ana Flores and Rosa Vasquez, recent GED graduates looking forward to Harper College, I was exceptionally proud Thank you for making education your priority! continuing their education at Harper. of the difference Harper makes in individual lives. One honoree cited it simply, “It is Harper that I owe my best.” The RESOURCE FOR EXCELLENCE I am pleased to update you on exciting events and directions for the Educational Foundation New this February, the Educational is an opportunity for everyone to give. Join over the past quarter. In December we Foundation and Harper College liberal arts Catherine M. Brod the Campaign and give today. Chief Advancement Officer, conducted an Educational Foundation Board department have joined together to offer Harper College I gave so: Retreat focusing on the creation of a strategic ART MATTERS! This event will be held on Executive Director, operational plan which will coincide with the Saturday, February 26, 2011 and will include Harper College Educational Foundation • a student can attend college. • an adult can advance their professional career. • a single parent can build an opportunity for the future. • a retiree can continue learning. • a family can achieve their dreams. • a community can have a lifetime of Kathy Millin, Executive Director of the Palatine educational opportunities. Opportunity Center and Harper College Faculty member (ESL/GED) Harper College Educational Foundation upcoming events Spotlight on a Funded Program — The Choice Scholars Institute (CSI) Art Matters Small Works Fine Arts Auction Art Show Reception February 26, 2011 April 14, 2011 The Choice Scholars Institute is an interdisciplinary and interdivisional cutoff for college readiness. In the summer of 2010, the CSI approach initiative dedicated to promoting college readiness by providing an enabled 22 students to enter Harper in the fall semester without taking Evita Theater Reception Harper 23rd Annual academic enrichment program for at-risk students, partnering with remedial classes. College completion success rates are also increased. March 18, 2011 Golf Outing fellow educators and introducing students to learning strategies that Without these programs many of these students would not attempt to June 13, 2011 ensure they are able to meet the challenges of the college environment. enter college or would be required to lengthen their overall college The support provided for the program in the academic year 2010-2011 requirement by taking remedial classes before they are able to take the is to expand the pilot program and offer the summer enrichment required college level course. n program. The program helps students gain the necessary skills and curricula required to gain entrance into college without having to take developmental courses. This program focuses on three basic areas (math, reading and English) and provides concentrated multidisciplinary programs to high school graduates who have scored just below the

2 3 Planned Giving: The Gift That Continues Giving New Educational Foundation Scholarship Pays Tribute Drs. Shirley and Lester Lansky Endowed Scholarship for Health Careers and Science Why retirement benefits make Examples of other IRD, or dual-taxed assets Leaving a legacy on the importance of master’s or doctoral degrees in the areas of excellent charitable gifts include: education prompted Maggi Franks, healthcare, business or education. As you contemplate which assets you • U.S. savings bonds account executive for Harper College might use to fulfill charitable intentions, it The Drs. Lansky spent their careers in • Accounts receivable of a professional or for Businesses, to establish a scholarship is important to recognize that some assets academic medicine (teaching hospitals business owner honoring her parents. carry income tax liability to beneficiaries. specializing in pediatric psychiatry and These items will produce so-called ‘income • Deferred compensation Drs. Shirley and Lester Lansky met at the neurology) because they felt there should be in respect of a decent’ (IRD) and will cost University of Minnesota while Shirley was in access to quality care regardless of one’s • Last salary check your heirs both income taxes and inheritance medical school and Lester was working on ability to pay. After retiring from the University taxes. Because of our tax-exempt status, by • Bonuses and distributions from employee his master’s degree in business (he then was of Illinois Medical Center, the Drs. Lansky gifting these types of assets to a charitable benefit plans convinced by Shirley to go to medical school). continued working parttime at a regional organization like the Harper College They completed their medical degrees and medical center in Minnesota. In their • A partner’s distributive share of partnership Educational Foundation, no income taxes or residencies while raising four children. Maggi remembrance, Maggi and her family are income up to date of death Katherine Sawyer, Associate Executive inheritance taxes are paid and 100 percent Director of the Harper College Educational of the value of these items will benefit the • Payments on installment notes such as Foundation and Director of Major Gifts Educational Foundation for the purpose you land sale contracts shares some insight on charitable designate. Another beneficiary might end up • Commercial annuities planned giving. with only 20 to 40 cents on the dollar after What plans have you made for 2011? With taxes. What this means is that the federal • Employee stock options recent changes to the tax laws, I would strongly government is, in effect, subsidizing 60-80 It’s important, from a tax standpoint, for a recommend you take time early in the year to percent of your charitable gift. donor’s will to specify that these items are review your estate plan with your professional to pass onto a qualified organization. With Maggi Franks, Account Executive for Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and other Harper College for Business advisor. While doing so, if life experience has retirement assets are easy to leave to charity retirement accounts, a donor can change the led you to value benefits of education, an because you can designate the charity as a beneficiary to a qualified charity. Beneficiary opportunity exists to create a legacy through beneficiary. You don’t have to change your designations are also possible with revocable the Harper College Educational Foundation that will or trust to make this gift or if you change living trusts that contain IRD. will impact generations of students to come. your mind about the amount or identity of With two sisters and one the beneficiary. A Charitable Bequest brother, Maggi credits both of As you contemplate the people and organizations that have been important in your her parents with cultivating Sharing Your Intentions life, a charitable bequest is a wonderful way to Drs. Shirley and Lester Lanksy legacy on the importance of education invest in a mission you value without having to While the majority of bequest designations are revocable, there are a number of benefits and championing their to sharing your intentions with the charitable organization during your lifetime. part with assets during your lifetime. Including remembers her parents inspired her (and her continuing the legacy of the importance of success professionally and an estate gift for the benefit of the Harper The charitable organization can offer sample bequest language to assist you and your siblings) to do their best to succeed in school, education and ensuring there are College Educational Foundation is easily professional advisor to ensure the right legal entity is identified in your estate documents “as long as it was a B or better.” They opportunities for all students to pursue academically. accomplished with your professional advisor – so that your gift is received by the right organization. conveyed the importance of education. post-secondary education. through a codicil to your will or amendment to your living trust. Alerting the charity during lifetime also allows you to set up a fund agreement with the Dr. Shirley Lansky was one of four women in The Drs. Shirley and Lester Lansky organization, detailing your designation intentions. This agreement gives the organization her medical school class at a time when Endowed Scholarship for Health Careers Simpler yet is to make the Educational proper direction when the gift is realized. For instance, if you would like your gift to medicine was a very male-dominated field. and Science will provide support to a Foundation a partial beneficiary of life establish an endowed scholarship for students, you can pre-determine the scholarship She expressed the need to her daughters to student who has been enrolled in the Rita insurance, financial or retirement accounts. name, purpose and award criteria through the fund agreement. This document will establish a career and be self-sufficient. This and John Canning Women’s Program, You can donate a specific amount, a remain on file with the Educational Foundation until it is matched with your estate gift. instilled strong values in the Lansky family pursuing studies in a healthcare career or the percentage of your estate, or a particular piece women. With two sisters and one brother, sciences and who has an overall grade point If you have questions or would like more information about ways to include Harper of property. The value is generally deductible Maggi credits both of her parents with average of 3.0 or better. The scholarship will College through the Harper College Educational Foundation in your estate plans, please from the estate of the donor. Bequests are cultivating and championing their success be available for award in 2012. n contact Katherine Sawyer, 847.925.6319 or [email protected]. n simple and flexible—you can change your professionally and academically. All the mind at any time, should you need to. Lansky children are accomplished with

4 5 Glenn A. Reich Scholarship and Award Enhances Technology Words of Gratitude from Harper Students in the Classroom Harper Students express their gratitude for their scholarship awards with The Glenn A. Reich Computer Science letters to the Educational Foundation. These are just a few samples of how Scholarship Endowment was established in the scholarship awards make a difference in student’s lives. 1998 by Lori Reich in memory of her late husband Glenn Reich. Glenn was a former director of user services at Harper College. He believed technology could enrich the teaching and learning process, thus opening doors for I wanted to drop you a note to thank you for selecting me to receive the Mathematics and Science Endowment for 2010-2011 new opportunities and ideas. academic year. I feel honored and grateful for the financial assistance given to me as I pursue my educational goals at Harper. This scholarship will help me as I pursue as associate degree at Harper. I am very interested in a career in the math field. So far I have The 2010-2011 recipient of the taken Business Calculus, Microeconomics, Pre-calculus, Calculus and Biology 104. In the fall I’m going to take a couple of English Glenn A. Reich Computer Science courses, psychology and a science course. I really enjoyed my first year at Harper and look forward to next year. The teachers, adminis- Scholarship is Aijaz Syed. tration and campus are top notch. After Harper, I plan on attending Elmhurst College to finish my degree in the math field. In addition to the traditional scholarship, Once again, thank you so much for awarding this scholarship to me. the Glenn A. Reich Faculty Award for Sincerely, Instructional Technology was also established. This award is given to a faculty Michelle H. member who embraces Glenn’s passion for the use of technology to further student’s Professor Michele Ukleja; Kenneth L. Ender, Ph.D., President of Harper College; Assistant Professor education. Since the establishment of this Veronica Mormino; Lane Moyer, Foundation Board; Lori Reich award 11 faculty have received this honor. The 2010 recipient of the Glenn use of Google Earth to create maps with “hot I have dreamed of attending medical school ever since I was young and now that I have been named as one of the recipients in the The criteria for the award includes: Reich Faculty Award for Instructional spots;” Microsoft Movie Maker to create a Open Book Scholarship program, my dream is becoming a reality. I am glad to have the opportunity to thank you personally for your Technology is Assistant Professor generosity. Without scholarship patrons like you, there would be many students such as myself unable to pursue the career they’ve • Describe the instructional technology or movie of an honor student trip to Buenos Aires; Veronica Mormino. dreamed of. People like you make me believe that there are good people in this world. technologies they have used or are using Study Mate to create online crossword puzzle • Explain how it will enhance the teaching and Assistant Professor Mormino has worked learning aids; Articulate in creating interactive My future plans include pursuing a career as a paramedic. I not only have a passion for medicine, but also enjoy working with people. tirelessly and enthusiastically to incorporate learning process PowerPoint slides which include quizzes, Once again, I offer my sincerest thanks for your continued generosity to the Open Book Scholarship. the latest instructional technology into all her • Describe how they envision its future use jeopardy questions and YouTube videos. classes in the Geography Department. Veronica Sincerely, Her use of these and other technologies Glenn loved technology and computers. He is indefatigable in her advocacy of the use of Marcin L. tried to find ways he could share this passion technology amongst her colleagues. She has have certainly helped to improve student with students and faculty members. He been a mentor to several faculty members comprehension and retention in her classes. believed every academic discipline should and is always willing to help her fellow It is Veronica’s creative and innovative use of expose students to technology and assist them faculty members. technology together with her collaborative spirit to become more comfortable with it. The Glenn that makes her an exemplary recipient of the My name is Arijana B. and I am second year nursing student at Harper College. I am honored to receive the Veronica has an impressive body of work, A. Reich Scholarship and Faculty Award creates 2010 Glenn Reich Award. n Sylvia Krawiec Memorial Nursing Scholarship this year. I would like to express my gratitude to you for this wonderful award. especially in her innovative use of these various opportunities to further technology and share types of technology. Examples include the I am thankful for the education I have received at Harper College, as well as the invaluable learning experiences this institution has Reich’s passion. offered me in the past two years. It has helped me grow both as a student as well as a person. In addition to my coursework, I am the president of the Student Nurses Association which has offered me valuable leadership and community involvement experiences. Upon graduation from Harper College, I hope to carry this knowledge into the health care field and continue my education to obtain a master’s degree in nursing. My ultimate career goal is to become an advanced practice nurse which will allow me to volunteer in free clinics to offer health care to those who are not fortunate enough to have health insurance. Once again, I am extremely grateful for your support and generosity. It will help me tremendously as I purse my educational and career goals. Sincerely, Adrijana B.

6 7 Foundation Board President Looks into the Future QQ What do you feel will be the most important role for the Educational Foundation over this next year? Together the Harper College Lane Moyer is a In the area of fundraising, Board members, along with businesses AA To define ways we can support each of the College’s Four Strategic Educational Foundation shareholder at Vedder and individuals in the community, contribute personal time and Directions referred to above. It is our hope to develop a three year and Harper College Art plan that serves as a roadmap to work together support the four Price P.C. and a member money to fund scholarships and other College Programs. Board will be presenting of the firm’s Corporate members look to develop relationships with future potential Board point mission of the College. Department Practice Area. He members and supporters of the College. In addition, Board members ArtMatters, a unique and unforgettable represents clients in a lead and support fundraising campaigns and fundraising events. QQ Why did you choose Harper College Educational celebration of the arts on Saturday, February 26, 2011. Foundation for you community involvement? broad range of general This unique event will include a live and silent auction of In the area of planning and policy development, our Board members corporate and corporate contemporary fine art pieces from local well-known artists. Many determine the mission and goals for the Educational Foundation AA I absolutely believe that deep down people want to make a transactional matters, of the artists will be on hand to meet and discuss art related which ultimately support the goals of the College. Our Board is difference with their lives. We do this through our families, at including mergers and our work place and in our community. When contributing to the questions. actively involved in strategic planning for the Foundation and has acquisitions, corporate community, people typically want to maximize the value and impact participated in strategic planning for the College. As part of this The evening will be orchestrated by well-known guest auctioneer governance, joint ventures, generated by their time and resources. Supporting the Harper role the Board develops policies that ensures accountability to the Robert (Bob) O’Connell. Bob is an internationally recognized strategic alliances, College Educational Foundation is a great way to maximize one’s Foundation’s donors and the community. contributions in two ways. First, we are impacting, in many cases, fine art expert within the insurance industry. His companies, commercial lending, OIA Productions Inc. and Skipping Stone Entertainment, have commercial finance, real The third area of responsibility includes community and young adults. When a person helps a child or young adult, the payback is multiplied over many years. The ripple effect that a young produced the following television programs and documentary estate and other corporate organizational development which requires the broadening of the adult can have in improving the lives of others over 40 to 50 years is films on fine art related subjects:The Farnsworth House, The Art transactions. Moyer advises both public corporations and private Foundation’s base of support in the community. Our Board members tremendous. Second, I know of no greater way to improve a person’s Detectives and Monumental Myths. interact with businesses and citizens in the Northwest Suburbs to corporations with respect to corporate matters. He is also the owner and life than through education. I did not attend Harper, but I know that The Harper College Educational Foundation has been a long president of Cedar Creek Investments, LLC, a real estate investment and bring new contacts, opportunities and needs to the attention of the the moneys provided to Harper students through the Foundation can management company. Foundation. This role also includes training and developing current make the difference between a person attending college and not standing supporter for the arts, owning the largest collection and new leaders within the Board and our committee structure. attending college. n of contemporary art open for public viewing in the Northwest Moyer is a member of the Committee on Negotiated Acquisitions of the suburbs. The collection is valued at more than two million American Bar Association, a member of the Chicago Bar Association, QQ We have heard about the college’s initiative of dollars. Proceeds from this event will support the creation and a member of the Economics Club of Chicago and a member of the Building Community Through Student Success. achievements of academic opportunities for all students, through How has the Educational Foundation Board Association for Corporate Growth. He served eight years as alderman the arts. of the City of Wood Dale. He also served as chairman of the Building, responded to help meet this initiative? Zoning and Development Committee and as vice-chairman of the Finance Join us for a unique and unforgettable celebration of the arts. AA Building Community through Student Success is a four point plan Committee in the City of Wood Dale. Moyer served as a member of the to improve the performance of our College and its students. First, board of directors of the Young Executives Club for four years and as the College leadership is seeking to increase the completion of its president for one year. He currently serves in a number of different our students in degree or certificate programs, with a focus on leadership roles at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington underperforming student groups. Second, the College leadership ArtMatters including working with junior high kids. wishes to create a culture of innovation, accountability and Art Auction transparency at Harper. Third, the College is looking to engage Moyer graduated with a B.A., magna cum laude, from Northern Illinois in partnerships to develop programs in existing and emerging Harper College Educational Foundation University, with a J.D., cum laude, from Northwestern University Law career areas that enable students to succeed in a global economy. Saturday, February 26, 2011 School and with an MBA, with honors, from the University of Chicago Finally, the College is seeking to develop programs with educational Doors open at 6 p.m., Registration $125 Graduate School of Business. partners that inspire post-secondary education and career Wojcik Conference Center at Harper College readiness as a life goal. Lane and his wife Patty have two children and live in Barrington. Includes appetizers and refreshments The Foundation is focused on ways to support each of these Educational Foundation Board president, Lane Moyer, strategic initiatives through development of resources and “I look forward to an America which will reward answers questions about the role and strategic partnerships. For example, in support of the objective to inspire achievement in the arts as we reward achievement in directions for the upcoming year. students to attend college, the Foundations outreach committee business or statecraft. I look forward to an America which QQ What is the role of the Educational Foundation worked with Harper’s community relations department to launch will steadily raise the standards of artistic accomplishment Board? a program to invite junior high students to campus to get a taste and which will steadily enlarge cultural opportunities for of what College is about. It is important that students be thinking all of our citizens. And I look forward to an America which AA The Board has three main areas of responsibility: fundraising, about college in junior high to begin to aspire to a post-secondary commands respect throughout the world not only for its planning and policy development, and building community education at a young age. We are particularly focused on students strength but for its civilization as well.” partnerships. who may be the first person from their family to attend college. – President Kennedy’s speech at Amhurst College, October 26, 1963, in honor of the poet Robert Frost. Charlotte Sasser, watercolor, Veiled in Black Bamboo Grove, 2010.

8 9 CLASS OF 2010 2011 Distinguished Alumni Awards – Distinguished Alumni Reception. November 2010 Call for Nominations

Representing varying industries and professions The Distinguished Alumni Program at Nomination Process from an internationally known guitarist, Harper College recognizes alumni who have t
Nomination form must be completed and distinguished themselves in their careers and submitted by May 2, 2011 at midnight songwriter and publisher to an aspiring Top row, left to right: William F. Kelley; in their service to the community. CST; nomination form must be entrepreneur, managing partner of a local law Kenneth L. Ender, President, Harper College is fortunate to have 17 accompanied by a current resume. firm or licensed clinical professional counselor, Harper College; honorees who have received the Todd R. Mussell; t
Nominees can self-nominate or be Distinguished Alumni Award. each inductee attributed their accomplishments Andy-John G. nominated by someone else. to Harper College faculty. Honorees were invited Kalkounos Bottom row, Call for Nominations will run t
If self-nominating, at least one letter of to offer words of acceptance. Each alumnus left to right: Bruce R. Gaitsch; March 1 – May 2, 2011 reference must be submitted. took time to affirm the difference an education Shannon L. Plate; Jacob H. Sadoff Criteria for Nomination: t
If available, Harper College welcomes the at Harper College made in guiding them to excel t
The candidate attended Harper College additional submission of up to three and embark on their professional careers. and completed a minimum of two credit letters of recommendations. courses. For online submission or more information t
The candidate has achieved success of an visit harpercollege.edu/alumni exceptional nature within their chosen field or profession. “This place was heaven for me. “My experience at Harper really “Harper College allowed me to take t
Through leadership and/or active volunteering, the candidate has made a Thank you for letting me follow what fueled my appetite to expand my the right step after high school…I positive impact on his/her community. I felt in my heart.” horizons by pursuing a liberal found the instructors at Harper to t
The candidate agrees to be present to Bruce R. Gaitsch arts education.” be as good or better than most of the accept the award the Distinguished Alumni Harper College William F. Kelley professors I had at NIU.” Reception held on Harper’s campus in the Jacob H. Sadoff fall of 2011 (final date to be confirmed by June 1, 2011) Distinguished Alumni Reception “Frankly I see Harper College as my t
The candidate agrees to return to campus 2011 tool belt; it’s my go-to place when I “I grew up with Harper. The College at least once within the year (in addition to want or need something professionally felt like home to me. It also allowed “The biggest impact Harper had accepting the award) to be a guest or for personal growth. It’s a me the opportunity to save money by on me was mastering the discipline speaker and/or participate in a student wonderful community college that is obtaining an associate’s degree while of college work against working engagement activity. inclusive and unintimidating.” living at home.” part time and living at home. This Andy-John G. Kalkounos Todd R. Mussell requires a discipline different than being a college student living in a dormitory.” Daniel W. Untch “If Harper had not gone so well, it is entirely possible that I would not be in my chosen profession today.” Shannon L. Plate

10 11 FRQWLQXHGIURPSDJH Maria Sanchez and Cody Zimmer are two recent scholarship recipients who shared SPOTLIGHT ON how their scholarship awards helped them to pursue their educational dreams. The Harper Educational Foundation We invite you to join us Friday, March 18, 2011 for the Harper Board Members Q As a recipient of a scholarship and I had to stop school in order to help Q What scholarship(s) did you Family and Friends Opening Night in 2010-2011, what would with the bills. Also, language has been an receive? Performance and Reception of you like to tell a scholarship obstacle in understanding the material in donor about how the funds my classes; but thanks to the support of A Maria Sanchez helped you? teachers, counselors and tutors I’ve been I received the Jim McGuire Memorial successful. Scholarship. A Maria Sanchez Cody Zimmer Thank you for the support you have A A Cody Zimmer given me. It will help me continue my Work-life balance. It is very difficult to Jeffery and Marcia Bowden Endowment maintain the grade point average that I Mark W. Cleary George J. Powers education. This scholarship is like a Fund and Dr. Ernest B. and Mrs. D. Kris gift which will help me complete my want and also work. Howard Endowment for Community As Director of Business Management for George J. Powers is senior vice president, associate degree that I have been Service Scholarship . the Land & Self Protection Systems (L&SPS) human resources and administration for postponing due to financial issues in Q What has being a for Northrop Grumman Corporation, Mark Square D/Schneider Electric. Powers began my household. I want to be an example scholarship recipient W. Cleary is responsible for all business his career with Schneider Electric in 1993 to my younger siblings to work hard to taught you about giving Benefiting student operation procedures ensuring overall as a senior compensation analyst and then complete their education and to look for back to your community? integrity, accuracy and timely preparation donors like you to help us. scholarships held management positions in the Lexington, A Maria Sanchez of financial statements for a $2 billion KY and Oshkosh, WI facilities. He was named A Cody Zimmer Evita, performed by the Harper I want to encourage young ones to never division. Additionally, he is a strategic leader director, human resources, for the Sales Thank you! The scholarship awards Ensemble Theater Company, is a give up in their education. Also, talk to focused on the creation of a strong financial and Services Division in 1997 and moved in made it easier for me to attend school musical production with music by parents about supporting their children infrastructure that supports short and long 2002 to Toronto, Canada, where he led the and helped me succeed. The support Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Tim to look for ways in finding financial help. term objectives, introducing operational human resources organization for Schneider has allowed me to start my future on the Rice and directed by Kevin Long. It Parents need to be involved in education efficiencies, and providing business counsel Electric Canada. He has led numerous human right foot, by not worrying about how to concentrates on the life of Argentine and in their children’s lives. to other members of the division leadership resources initiatives in the United States and pay for school. I am able to focus on political leader Eva Perón, the second team. Canada. In 2005, he returned to the United my academics. A Cody Zimmer wife of Argentinean president Juan States and was named vice president, human Perón. The story follows Evita’s early Cleary joined Northrop Grumman Corporation Receiving these scholarships has shown resources, for U.S. business. Q What are your future me that people have big hearts and really life, rise to power, charity work in 1979 as a financial analyst and has aspirations and career goals? care about the students. My goal in the and eventual death. Evita is a held a number of positions of increasing In his current role, he is responsible for future would be to also give back. wonderfully entertaining and responsibility since that time. In his most strategic and operational human resources A Maria Sanchez arresting theatrical portrait as recent position, Cleary served as director, and communications leadership for the I want to complete my business complex as the woman herself. business management for the Land Forces Schneider Electric North American Operating associate degree with good grades. After Q Why did you decide to attend Division. Division. graduating I want to work in a business Harper College? environment and aid in company growth. Opening Night Performance Cleary earned his Bachelor of Science degree Powers holds a bachelor’s degree in A Maria Sanchez and Reception in economics and business administration communications from Illinois State University A Cody Zimmer Harper College is a great school. It’s Friday, March 18, 2011 from the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island. and an MBA from Lake Forest Graduate To complete my education at Harper close to my house and it’s affordable. The 6:30 – 8 p.m. Reception University and his Master of Science degree in School of Management. College, then transfer to a four-year programs available are great. Qualified corporate finance from Adelphi University. university. I want to attend Arizona State staff are always willing to help students. 8 p.m. Performance He and his wife Beth reside in Cary and have University and major in sustainability Performing Arts Center He lives in Lake Zurich with his wife Fontaine four children, Brian, John, Jenna and Taylor. „ (green technology and A Cody Zimmer and two children, Steven and Samantha. Mark $75 - includes performance, environmental studies). Harper College is a fantastic school. and Fontaine enjoy watching their children reception and refreshments It offers a lot of good classes and compete in baseball and horseback riding, opportunities. I joined the Speech Team ($35 is eligible for charitable Q What obstacles have you playing golf and frequenting art galleries. and I’m really enjoying it. deduction.) faced in pursing your educational dreams? Corporate Sponsorship A Maria Sanchez opportunities are available. Please contact Laura Brown if First of all are financial issues because, unfortunately, my parents lost their jobs you are interested.

12 13 In Appreciation of Our Donors In Appreciation of Our Donors

In the Fall 2010 Community Catalyst there were Borg-Warner Foundation Hyatt Regency Woodfield Torvis & Michelé Robinson Joseph and Janice Yohanan Martha A. Bell and Glen Reeser some errors in the acknowledgement of our donors. Jeffery & Marcia Bowden Illinois Community College System Foundation Roosevelt University Zurich Foundation Catherine M. Brod We apologize for any omissions. The following is Braas Company Industrial Motion Control, LLC RSM McGladrey, Inc. Annual Giving Clubs Chapman & Cutler, LLP a reprinting of the entire listing acknowledging Cornerstone National Bank & Trust Company Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Breuder Mary Ann and Donald Jirak Delvin & Nancy Ryan Gifts received between July 1, 2009 and our cherished donors from July 1, 2009 through Catherine M. Brod JP Morgan Chase SAFECO June 30, 2010 Ehrenkrantz, Eckstut & Kuhn Architects June 30, 2010 Jeffrey Butterfield Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Kiss Katherine S. Sawyer Janice Elbert Elk Grove Graphics Lifetime Giving Levels FY–10 C C P, Inc. Paul Klein SBC Foundation Patron’s Society ($5,000+) Carter Hoffman Linda Kolbusz-Kosan and Ken Kosan Richard & Lorraine Schonhoff Drs. Ken and Cathy Ender Alexian Brothers Hospital Network William Rainey Harper Society Dr. J. Harley and Professor Jean B. Chapman Dr. and Mrs. Richard Kolze Maurice J. Scott Kenneth and Margaret Gorman Anonymous ($100,000.00+) John H. Chapman Krueger International, Inc. Sears, Roebuck and Co. Harper College for Business Arlington Heights Masonic Lodge Allstate Foundation Chicago Community Trust Laura L. LaBauve-Maher Alfred and Abra Shapiro George W. Hoeltje James and Valerie Arnesen Anonymous Chicago Tribune Charities Lancaster Family Foundation Margaret M. Skold, Ph.D. Richard and Jean Hohol Assurance Agency, Ltd. Canning Foundation Sandra Clark Linda J. Lang Gerald and Mary Smoller Holabird & Root LLC Northern Trust Atomatic Mechanical Services, Inc. John and Rita Canning Clinical Cardiology Group Legat Architects Norval and Diane Stephens Kenneth J. Nykiel Jeffery & Marcia Bowden Matthew and Betty Cockrell Commonwealth Edison Philip and Claudette Lobo Richard J. Stephenson John F. Rippinger John and Rita Canning Cooper Industries Cornerstone National Bank & Trust Company Tom and Patty MacCarthy StudioGC Bruce and Alice Roberts David and Jeanine Fairburn Gilbane Building Company John E. Coste Paul and Sheri Makowski David Sullivan Torvis and Michelé Robinson Gilbane Building Company Harris Bank Teresa Cunningham Marc Construction and Development Drs. Joshua and Kathryn Sunderbruch Katherine S. Sawyer Harris Bank David and Diane Hill Family Fund of the John W. Davis Joe Marchiori Family Temperature Equipment Corporation Gerald and Mary Smoller David and Diane Hill Family Fund Homebuilding Community Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Clark Delanois Roland and Florence Marquis The Northern Trust Company Sylvia Krawiec Memorial Fund Diane G. Hill Kimball Hill Homes Joan Dourlet Daniel and Suzanne McCarthy The Northern Trust Company Charitable Trust Vedder Price PC James and Patricia Lancaster McGraw Foundation Dun & Bradstreet Corporation Foundation David and Cynthia McShane THK America, Inc. Dr. Dennis L. Weeks Linda J. Lang Motorola Foundation Federated Group, Inc. Midwest Bank and Trust Company Paul & Doriann Thompson Thomas and Karen Wischusen Legat Architects Northrop Grumman Corporation Cameron C. Flint Larry Moats Tom and Barbara Thompson Sonya and Lee Leicht Director’s Circle ($1,000–$2,499) Northwest Community Healthcare John and Melanie Frieburg Mobil Foundation, Inc. Dan T. and Dorothy Thomson Larry Moats 20/10 Engineering Group, LLC Omron Electronics, Inc. G & O Thermal Supply Company Mount Prospect State Bank Stephen and Jeannine Topolski Motorola Foundation Accenture LLP Omron Foundation, Inc. Gardner & Geldmacher LLC Lane and Patricia Moyer Donald and Patricia Torisky Nation Pizza Products Randy and Christine Allen Paddock Publications, The Daily Herald GE Financial Assurance Multigraphics Trespa North America Ltd. Northrop Grumman Corporation Anonymous (2) Quantum Group Geraldine Cosby Trust Colleen F. Murphy and James Buck Robin Turpin Northwest Community Healthcare Arlington Park Racecourse Square D Company Michael and Susan Gilfillan Northwest Building Officials Gloria J. Tysl Omron Foundation, Inc. Michael and Judy Bohn Square D Foundation Robert and Betsy Glorch Code Administrators Union Pacific Corporation Paddock Publications, The Daily Herald Jeffrey Butterfield State of Illinois Good Shepherd Hospital Mr. and Mrs. Phillip P. Nuccio Unocal Foundation/Corporation Paul and Carol Pankros Mr. and Mrs. Donald Baker Grainger Nycomed Amersham UOP Foundation President’s Circle ($10,000.00-99,000) Pepsi Beverages Company Thomas Carney Grand Victoria Foundation Robert and Sam Oliver UPS PMA Financial Network, Inc. Dr. J. Harley and Professor Jean B. Chapman A & T Philia Foundation Sally K. Griffith Orient Lines George H. Voegel Police Neighborhood Resource Foundation Church Women United of the Barrington Area ACMP Foundation, Inc. Ms. Shirley L. Gross-Moore Sven and Sue Overland Waukegan Steel Sales, Inc. Power Construction Company, LLC CMM Group, Inc. Advocate Health Care Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Guttman Palatine Women’s Club Dr. Dennis L. Weeks Quantum Group Sidney and Inis Cohen Alexian Brothers Hospital Network Harper College for Business Paul and Carol Pankros Wheeling Rotary Club Robbins Schwartz Nicholas Lifton Cook County College Teachers Union Randy and Christine Allen Heavenly Cappuccino, Inc. Parker Hannifin Foundation Robert H. and C. Jayne Wilcox & Taylor, Ltd. Maria and David Coons Anonymous (2) Helene Fuld Health Trust E. Vachel and Shirley Pennebaker William Rainey Harper College - Square D Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Clark Delanois Arlington Heights Masonic Lodge Hewlett Packard Pepsi Beverages Company ADS Department StudioGC Joan Dourlet James and Valerie Arnesen George W. Hoeltje Planetary Studies Foundation William Rainey Harper College Jack and Dora Tippens Thomas and Kathryne Dowd Assurance Agency, Ltd. Robin and Fran Hoffer PMA Financial Network, Inc. Mary Jo Willis Robin Turpin Michael and Susan Gilfillan Atomatic Mechanical Services, Inc. H-O-H Water Technology, Inc. Power Construction Company, LLC George and Christine Winandy Robert H. and C. Jayne Wilcox John and Kathleen Gilmer Felice Avila Richard and Jean Hohol Dave and Sheila Quirk-Bailey Howard Wirth George and Christine Winandy Good Shepherd Hospital Bank of America Merrill Lynch HOK, Inc. R. J. Galla Company, Inc. Iris A. Wolf Sally K. Griffith Barrington Breakfast Charities Rotary Inc. Holabird & Root LLC Lori K. Reich Women in Careers Scholar’s Circle ($2,500–$4,999) Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Guttman Martha A. Bell & Glen Reeser Kris Howard-Jensen and Jack Jensen Resnick Family Foundation Inc. W.W. Grainger AT & T Harper College Adjunct Faculty Assoc. Fletcher Benton HSBC - North America Robbins Schwartz Nicholas Lifton Yaskawa Electric America, Inc. AutomatedLogic H-O-H Water Technology, Inc. BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois Elizabeth A. Hull & Taylor, LtdRobert Brandt & Associates William T. Ylvisaker Baxter International Foundation Kris Howard-Jensen and Jack Jensen

14 15 In Appreciation of Our Donors In Appreciation of Our Donors

Century Club continued Illinois Community College BP Fabric of America Fund Laurie Stone Sue Contarino John Hatherly Dr. Joanne Leski System Foundation Dave Braunschweig and Cindy Miller U.S. Foodservice, Inc. Richard Costello Bob Hebert Robyn Leslie Jemrick Carpets Charles W. Brown Catherine E. Vincus Rose D’Agostini Ana L. Hernandez Amy M. Longmore Mary Ann and Donald Jirak Phillip and Susan Burdick Nancy Wajler Julie D’Agostino Isidro and Pascuala Herrera Daniel and Heidi Loprieno William and Jeanne Kelley Steven J. Catlin Sheila Wilson Jay and Peggy Dahl Leslye Hess Michael and Jennifer Lundeen KJWW, P.C. Engineering Consultants CS2 Design Group, LLC Barbara Woods John W. Davis Nick Hetman Dominic and Lee Magno E. Gail Deckert Kathleen Hock Michelle L. Malkin Laura L. LaBauve-Maher Rebecca A. Darr Century Club ($100–$499) Jack and Linda Lloyd Earl Dowling Laurie Dietz Richard D. and Katharine W. Hoffman Michael Mammoser Philip and Claudette Lobo Gary Eiffes Alanna Ackerson David Dorenzo Thomas and Jeannine Holcer Thomas and Dorothy McCabe Cindy Luxton Elm Advisors LLC Al Anon Renee L. Dorus Mary W. Hood Nancy McDonald Tom and Patty MacCarthy Lori Eshoo Michael Alsup David M. Dwyer Roger House Elizabeth McKay Joe Marchiori Family Mrs. Linda J. Evans Soto Linda Amenitsch James A. Edstrom HSBC - North America Jennifer McKown Beverly McIntyre Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Fiorani American Association of Julie Ellefson Icon Susan and Robert McNeilly Mortenson Construction Margaret and David Franks University Women – Schaumburg Lori Eschenbaum Jill Izumikawa David and Cynthia McShane Lane and Patricia Moyer Harold Gianopulos Bruce Anderson Terrance and Sharon Faber Patricia Jen Metro Professional Products Mr. and Mrs. Mark Mrozinski Grainger Anonymous (4) Alfred Fakhori Kent Johnson Kathy Millin Regan Myers Panos Hadjimitsos Joe Aquilina John J. Farris Ross and Pamela Johnson Elizabeth Minicz Object Technology Solutions, Inc. Harper 512 Association Nikolay Arcos Patrick Ferreri Karen and Hector Johnstone James Moehling Robert and Sam Oliver Yvonne Harris Aarti Rao Arcot Vantel Lori and Michael Fiscus Susie K. Julison Terry Morris Palatine Women’s Club Virginia Hayter Felice Avila Joan T. Fiske Arlene Juracek Motorola Retirees’ Club Robert Parzy R. Kipp and Bonnie Hassell Holly S. Badal Michael Fitzgerald Geraldine Kale-Smith John and Josephine Muchmore Dave and Sheila Quirk-Bailey Timothy Hobbs Susanne and James Bajt Kenneth Florey Chicago Prime Steakhouse and Linda and Thomas Mueller Lori K. Reich Mia and Phillip Igyarto Hal H. Barber Douglas Ford The Kalkounos Family Arlene J. and Albert Mulder Hazel M. Rilki Teresa and Thomas Karow Patrick Bauer Stanley Framburg Adriana Kamenetsky James and Robin Murauskis John and Nancy Robb Joan L. Kindle Audrey L. Beatty John and Geraldine Francione Martha Karavitis Phyllis B. Murphy RT Associates, Inc. John Kluber George S. Bellas Lisa Franckowiak-Edler Darlene M. Kearns Henrietta N. Neeley Tammy Rust Ashley Knight Mark Bisaillon Linda Alberts Frank Christel T. Kedzie Norman and Josephine Neill Jake H. Sadoff Thomas and Barbara Knoff Eric Bohman John and Melanie Frieburg Karen and Brian Keniston Michael and Laura Nejman Sara Lee Foundation Matching Grants Thomas Lange Alan and Dianne Bombick Friends of Harper Roberta Kennedy Kristen Nelson Sikich Craig Levin Susan and Vince Borchek Smith Paul Froehlich Andy Kidwell Barbara S. Njus Paul and Diane Sipiera Douglas Lim Cathie Borst John Garcia Keiko Kimura Sean Noonan Margaret M. Skold, Ph.D. Jim H. Ma Barbara E. Bowker Eileen P. Gardner Cheryl H. Kisunzu William and Virginia Nordlof Ms. Barbara Small Vernon and Joyce Manke Susan and Berton Braun Ann Garoon Russell and Suzanne Klokkenga Northwest Suburban Music Jeffrey Sronkoski Adrienne McDay Kenneth Bruno Shirley Garrison Brian Knetl Teachers’ Association Robert and Judy Stanojev Wendy and Drake Mertes Arlene Bublick Ann and Joel Goldberg Melinda and Lawrence Knobe NWSMTA Student Foundation Drs. Joshua and Kathryn Sunderbruch Midwest Bank and Trust Company Brian Burke Carrie Gorr Barb and Tom Knoff Pamela Olin Tom and Barbara Thompson Phyllis Molenda Gina G. A. Cabay Jim Gould Mr. and Mrs. Richard Knuth Jim Palazzo Stephen and Jeannine Topolski Helen Moore Bridget Cahill LoVina and Jack Gow Barbara Koenig Jeanne Pankanin Laurie Turpin Maria S. Moten Gerald and Phyllis Campagna Kathleen Graber Gasienica Linda Kolbusz-Kosan and Ken Kosan Devon Patterson Ann Volz Roger A. Mussell Linda Campbell John and Susan Graber Dr. and Mrs. Richard Kolze Stephen and Sarah Petersen Mary Jo Willis Northwest Building Officials Code Kathleen A. Canfield Bill and Robin Grams Muhandiramge S. Koswatta Vincent J. Petrella Iris A. Wolf John and Sheryl Otto Jacqueline A. Carroll Graphic Chemical and Ink Company Steven Krempa Katharine Pionke Janice Yohanan Sven and Sue Overland Cynthia Chand Biscoe Gray Judy Kulchawik John and Paula Pitcher Denise and Ronald Chappuis Jeffrey Gray Amy Kunz Dennis and Halina Polakowski Dean’s Circle ($500–$999) Ted Plonka Perry K. Pollock Ed Choklek Rhoda Green Donna Lannerd George and Beth Powers Della Allen Marie Regan Diana Cincinello Ed Gritzenbach Darby Lanpher Joan and Roland Prendergast Anonymous (3) Thomas Robertson Leonard R. Ciullo Paul D. Guymon William and Cheryl LaRocca Jeffrey and Lauren Przybylo The Honorable Suzanne (Suzie) Bassi Thomas and Diana Sharp Matt Cockrell Everlie Hamilton Larry Lasko Janice L. Razaq and Mr. Roger J. Bassi Charles Smith Stu Collar Kathleen Hanahan David M. Lauerman Kelly Redmond Bret Bonnstetter Gillian Stoettner Marc and Mary Beth Connell Travaris Harris Paul LeBreck Kathy Rein

16 17 In Appreciation of Our Donors Senate approves IRA Tax Break for Charitable Gifts Bonita Richter Douglas and Wendy Spiwak Peter Woods IRA Charitable Rollover was reinstated for 2010-2011 allowing tax breaks for people Heather Ritter Norman and Carolyn Stahl George and Joan Wray who use money from their individual retirement accounts to donate to charity. Joseph and Marianne Rivkin Randy and Susanne Starck Beth A. Younglove Harper College James R. Rogers David T. Clydesdale and Sarah R. Stark Cindy A. Zimmer The legislation also extends tax provisions to encourage donations of property, food inventory, Educational books to public schools, and computer equipment for educational purposes. Jennifer Rojek Thomas and Evelyn Steiner Gifts Made in Memory of: Foundation Mark and Carin Roman Scott Steingraeber Contributions for the 2010 tax year can be made retroactively through January 2011. The IRA Patrick Botterman Perry M. Rosen Craig R. Stettner Rollover was first enacted in 2006 as part of the Pension Protection Act. The provision allows Susan Braun ²2IÀFHUV Gerard F. Rubin Ronald Stewart individuals aged 70½ and older to donate up to $100,000 from their Individual Retirement Gloria Ender Glen Ruiz Chad and Amy Taylor Accounts (IRAs) to public charities without having to count the distributions as taxable income. Lynn Rymarz Tim Tebockhorst Dorothy Green To find out how you can donate to the Harper College Educational Foundation contact Ilona Sala Terry and Bonnie Terchin Audrey Howard Lane R. Moyer 847.925.6490. Lauren Salotti J. Michael Thomson Alice D. Rulison „ President William Sarley Jerald and Judith Thorson Dorothy Smith Jack Lloyd Nancy Savard Ahmed and Nirmala Tobaa Joan R. Young Vice President Board Membership Schaumburg Park District Ramon and Suzette Tolentino Gifts Made in Honor of: Randall and Nancy Schietzelt Kathleen Marie Traxler Madalyn Cross-Baker Jeffrey D. Butterfield Darlene Schlenbecker Darice Trout Carol Blotteaux Immediate Past President John and Kathleen Schmitz David and Kathy Umlauf Phyllis Campagna Help Us Go Green! Thomas G. Wischhusen Tom and Judy Schnecke Peter Wachowski Tracey Fisher VP Development Mayor Jim and Brenda Schwantz Joseph Wachter Christel Kedzie Reducing the amount of paper is part of the Richard and Evelyn Seiler Mr. and Mrs. Jay Waldman M. Paul Makowski College’s ongoing efforts to have a more Mary Jo Willis Pradip Sethi Eric Waldstein David McShane environmentally friendly and greener campus. VP Programs Vincent and Shirley Shanahan Lynn Walker Bill and Molly Norwood Also, as a not-for-profit, taxpayer-supported John and Gale Simon Mike and Margaret Webb Ron O’Neal Susan Waldman institution, the College is committed to Barbara Singer Morton and Roberta Weinberg Ann Roper Secretary reducing costs wherever possible. Robert and Wallis Sloat Elke Weinbrenner Robert S. Schneider Kenneth J. Nykiel Lorence and Linda Slutzky Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign Laurie Stone If you would like to receive your copy of the Treasurer Jennifer Smith Janet Westney Gene and Sylvia Tester John Smith Dick and Liz Wilmes Catalyst electronically, please let us know Judy Thorson Silvia Pérez Manetti Kristie Smith Richard and Lydia Wilson and we will add you to the email distribution Iris Wolf Member at Large Women in Careers at [email protected].

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