News and Notes
New! 9/14/22
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October 4, 2022, HCAA Annual Campus Meeting and Presidential Updates: In person and virtual 11:45 am -arrive/check-in; 12:00 pm – welcome lunch begins; 12:30 pm virtual attendees connect (link will be provided for those who cannot attend in-person). RSVP by September 16th to Lori Eschenbaum @ leschenb@harpercollege.edu
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October 4, 2022, the HCAA meeting: immediately to follow Presidential update.
- October 5, 2022, at 3 PM via Zoom Book Club. “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig. If interested, contact Jaci Carroll at jaci6820@yahoo.com or 847-894-4203.
- November 2, 2022, Feed My Starving Children – Volunteer Opportunity 11:30 am – 1:15 pm. If nterested, contact Jaci Carroll at jaci6820@yahoo.com or 847-894-4203.
- November 13, 2022, Harper Theater Production – “Proof” by David Auburn – at 2:00 pm. Join us to greet fellow Harper retirees in L-109. Contact the Harper College Box Office @ harper college.edu/boxoffice, 847-925-6100.
- November 14, 2022, at 3:00 PM via ZOOM Board meeting. Contact Carole Bomba @ carolehome@comcast.net by 11/12/22.
- November 17, 2022, Normal, IL, SUAA Delegates Meeting.
- December 7, 2022, at 3 PM via Zoom Book Club. “In An Instant” by Suzanne Redfearn. If interested, contact Jaci Carroll at jaci6820@yahoo.com or 847-894-4203.
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New way to advise HCAA of your change of email is posted on the left side of the web page.
- Harper College has been good to HCAA over the years. It is our pleasure to give back by making a one-time $1,000 donation to the Harper College Student Emergency Relief Fund on the group’s behalf. Our donation is being matched by the college. If you want to send an individual donation, go to: https://www.harpercollege.edu/foundation/donations/support-harper-students.php
New Retirees as of 8/17/22 –
Sam Barbaro, Specialist, Network Infrastructure
Pat Beach, Professor, Career and Technical Programs
Willis Boughton, Associate Professor, Career and Technical
Helen Chase, Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounting Services
Greg Clemons, Professor and Chair, Music
Sue Contarino, Director, Client Systems
Dave Dluger, Technical Director, Media Events
Ellen Fisher, Manager, Academic Support Center
Kris Hoffhines, Associate Dean, Advising Services
Robin James, Assoc. Prof, Business and Social Services
Steve Liggio, Harper College Police
Margie McGowan, Coord., AED Bilingual Student, and Adult Education Services
Kurt Neumann, Professor, Liberal Arts
Darlene Niebuhr, Specialist, Schedule and Curriculum Support Services
Kathy Schmitz, Lab Assistant, Program Micros, and Interdisciplinary Student Success
Theresa Sellers, Coordinator, Workforce Job Placement Resource Center
Doug Spiewak, Director, Athletics and Fitness
Thomas Stauch, Professor, Liberal Arts
Yvonne Thompson, Limited Enrollment Specialist, Health Careers
Name |
TitleDept/Division |
RetirementDate |
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| Carl Bernard | Custodian Operations Services |
03/31/2022 |
| Julie Ellefson-Kuehn | Professor Math and Science |
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| Ping Feng | Custodian Operations Services |
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| Brad Grossman | Assistant Professor Career and Technical Programs |
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| Darryl Knight | Executive Director Facilities Management |
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| Sunil Koswatta | Professor Mathematics and Science |
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| Sandra Kreiling | Associate Professor Mathematics and Science |
07/31/2022 |
| Sam Levenson | Associate Professor Mathematics and Science |
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| Don Malzahn | Operational Data Store Administrator Infrastructure Services |
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| Elizabeth Pagenkopf | Assistant Professor Health Careers |
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| William Pankey | Professor Resources for Learning |
07/31/2022 |
| Nancy Savard | Operations Services Manager Operation Services |
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| Lori Turinsky | Major Accounts Assistant Workforce Solutions |
04/30/2022 |
| Beth Younglove | Manager Student Accounts, ERP Coordinator |
04/30/2022 |
A Warm Welcome to New 2021 Retirees!
| Name | Title Dept/Division |
Retirement Date |
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| Vicki Atkinson | Dean Student Development | 10/01/2021 |
| Roxanne Boersma | Project Manager Client Systems |
06/04/2021 |
| Kathy Bruce | Interim Associate Provost, Academics Interdisciplinary Student Success |
06/30/2021 |
| Diane Carter-Zubko | Workforce Career Coordinator Career and Technical Programs |
07/01/2021 |
| Helen Chase | Accounts Payable Clerk Accounting Services |
12/31/2021 |
| Diana Cincinello | Professor Career and Technical Programs |
07/31/2021 |
| Dee Collins | Supervisor Mailroom Mailroom |
10/01/2021 |
| Rose D’Agostini | Academic Division Operations, Manager Career & Technical Programs |
05/31/2021 |
| Jan Elbert | Senior Graphic Designer Marketing Services |
12/31/2021 |
| Nancy Desruisseaux | Senior Records Clerk Registrar’s Office |
12/31/2021 |
| James Forssander | HVAC Mechanic Operator Utilities |
01/29/2021 |
| Linda Hoeck | Career Skills Institute Program Coordinator |
TBA |
| Gregory Horeni | Associate Professor Health Careers |
05/22/2021 |
| Cathy Kapocius | Administrative Assistant Resources for Learning |
08/27/2021 |
| Jennifer Jennings | Coordinator, Lab Math and Science |
08/31/2021 |
| Joan Naumes | Administrative Assistant Business and Social Science |
03/05/2021 |
| Lin Novak | Administrative Assistant Student Development |
01/08/2021 |
| Pamela Russel | Administrative Assistant Center for Student Development |
TBA |
| Donna Sculley | Laboratory Assistant Career and Technical |
TBA |
| Kathy Shine | Community Support Assistant Marketing |
10/01/2021 |
| Roger Spayer | Chief Human Resources Officer Human Resources, |
12/31/21 |
| Thomas Stauch | Professor Liberal Arts |
07/31/2021 |
| Janice Thomas | Testing Center Coordinator Assessment Center |
08/31/2021 |
| Carol Traficanto | Data and Reporting Assistant Adult Educational Development |
12/31/2021 |
| Susanne Zeger | Student Support Assistant Computer Information Systems (CIS) |
01/08/2021 |
| Greg Zurek | Facilities Management and Engineering Document Associate Facilities Management |
08/31/2021 |
For prior years go to the Retirees Archive page.
Our Purpose, Your Benefit…
To promote the individual and collective interests and welfare of Harper College annuitants (retirees) and their survivors, and employees through:
- Early notification and perceived effects on HCAA members of proposed changes to State law
- Relevant updates to HCAA members on healthcare/Medicare coverage
- Discussions with and service to Harper College
- Improved communications between Harper and its retirees
- Scheduled social events for members
- Discussion/participation with other IL annuitant and state organizations
- Active communication with legislators on relevant concerns
- Workshops/ presentations on relevant topics
- Harper parking stickers
- Reduced admission to select Harper events
Membership is open to all Harper College retirees, active employees, spouses, or surviving spouses. When you join HCAA, you also become a member of SUAA.
