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Mary Perkins helps put the word “community” in Elgin Community College
As Dean of College Transitions and Secondary Partnerships, Mary Perkins brings together the college and the community to develop strategies and programs to help students achieve their dreams.
Erik Enders sets students up for success
When Erik Enders, student life coordinator for student success, arrived on campus for his job interview last summer, it was the first time he’d been to Elgin Community College. He knew about ECC from friends, but had not experienced the college. One visit was all it took to solidify his desire to be a part of the ECC community.
Eltzroth: Knowledge, understanding not amenable to Google search
Associate Professor of Physics John 'Ted' Elzroth has seen a lot in his 22 years at ECC. His greatest achievement, though, is the students who've increased their understanding of science thanks to his courses.
Richard Rodriguez: Building a better future for my family
2019 December graduate Richard Rodriguez is determined to build a better life for his family.
Pili Camargo: ECC is a place that will help you grow as an individual
2019 December graduate Pili Camargo found all the resources she needed to grow and succeed at ECC.
IMPACT: To Serve and Protect Begins at ECC—Elgin Police Department policy change opens door for ECC graduates
By working in partnership, ECC and EPD are creating opportunities for well-educated and well-prepared recruits to serve the community they call home.
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Public Health Message for the ECC Community
Recent news stories relating to a new strain of coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China, may be causing you concern. At this time, the Kane County Health Department (KCDH) is reporting no confirmed or suspected cases of the coronavirus in Kane County.
Gigi Coleman's one-woman show on the life of great aunt Bessie Coleman kicks-off ECC's Black History Month on Feb. 7
Elgin Community College's celebration of Black History Month kicks off on Friday, Feb. 7, with a performance by Gigi Coleman, the great-niece of Bessie Coleman, the first black female pilot in the U.S. The breakfast event begins at 8:30 a.m. in the Building E Dining Room at the college, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.
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American Grands turns 25 on Jan. 25 at the ECC Arts Center
Over 460 pianists of all ages and skill levels will celebrate the silver anniversary of a beloved annual music event during American Grands 25 on Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Elgin Community College Arts Center. Performances will be held at 1, 4, and 7 p.m. in the Arts Center’s Blizzard Theatre, located in Building H on ECC’s Spartan Drive Campus, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.
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