On Apr. 13, Governor Patrick Quinn was welcomed to a V.I. P. Reception at Harper College by the Faculty Senate and interim Harper President John Pickleman. President Perry Buckley, Harper Faculty Chapter Chair Tom Dowd and Pro/Tech Margie McGowan and other officers attended this event and other events with the governor on Apr. 13.

Following the reception, Governor Quinn gave a 15-minute address to the Harper College student body. The students responded with questions and comments.

After these events, Governor Quinn held a fundraiser at Stonegate Conference Center in Hoffman Estates which other political figures attended. One of the most prominent figures was the relative newcomer, State Rep. Fred Crespo (D, 44), who was supported so strongly by the CCCTU in his election bid. At the fundraiser, President Perry Buckley and the Harper College contingent had an opportunity to speak with Governor Quinn about higher educational funding in Illinois and his proposals on pension funding for public employees.