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For Clemmons, career satisfaction is all in the job
Aristotle’s quote “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work” rings true for Brandi Clemmons, event coordinator, who works in Elgin Community College’s Facilities Rental and Food Services division.
For Kepley, theatre deserves a standing ovation
Theatre takes center stage for Susanne Kepley, Elgin Community College Arts Center’s resident manager of marketing and patron services, who has long loved the art form.
Peterhans aspires to radiate her passion as an instructor
Adjunct Digital Technologies Instructor Mary Peterhans, an Elgin Community College veteran of 35 years, knows what it takes to be successful at ECC: Put students first.
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Sept. 26 event at ECC to discuss conditions in Middle East, extremist groups
Elgin Community College will host the next event in its William Pelz Global Speaker Series, "The Cost of Extremism in the Middle East and North Africa," on Wednesday, Sept. 26. The event is free and open to the public, and will take place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the college's Building G Spartan Auditorium (Room G100) of 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.
Border Angels founder Enrique Morones to speak at Sept. 14 ECC LatinX Heritage Month Kickoff Brunch
Elgin Community College’s celebration of LatinX Heritage Month begins with a keynote address by Enrique Morones, PhD, founder and director of the non-profit organization Border Angels at the kick-off brunch on Friday, Sept. 14. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon in the Building E Dining Room, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.
New leadership seminars offered at ECC this fall
Ready to move ahead? Elgin Community College is offering seminars this fall to local professionals of all industries and backgrounds who seek to further develop their leadership skills. Cost is $109 per person; or $69 per person if employed at a chamber member business.
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