The Student Government Association is hosting club days on the first floor today and tomorrow. Thursday is Spirit of Success Day from 10 am – 5 pm. Students are encouraged to stop by and load up on free swag.
Category Archives: HWC Community
Community
I loved this post from Kamran Swanson, one of our faculty members. One of the guiding principles during our Reinvention research is that students who feel more connected to faculty and the College are more likely to stay and complete. I joke to people who ask me how may students we have at Harold WashingtonContinue reading “Community”
A Good Day
I just made the first of many calls offering an outstanding person the opportunity to join the wonderful faculty at Harold Washington College. It is a privilege and joy.
Powers
Several semis and trailers are parked in front of the College this morning. Some investigative sleuthing on the part of your ever-vigilant president uncovered this scoop. Film crews are in place to shoot scenes for a new FX television series called “Powers” starring Jason Patric of “The Losers” and “In the Valley of Elah.” PatricContinue reading “Powers”
First 90 Days
When I was in eighth grade, I brought home a report card with all A’s except for a B in Physical Science. My mother was not amused. “How do you explain the B?” she asked accusingly. No mention of the seven A’s from Mrs. Laackman. I was so completely humbled and ashamed that throughout highContinue reading “First 90 Days”
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