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A smart move: Register now for spring classes at ECC
Registration for spring credit classes is under way at Elgin Community College and will continue until the semester starts Jan. 14, space permitting.
ECC student visits NASA through Community College Aerospace Scholars program
Elgin Community College student Nathan Depcik was one of 319 community college students nationwide to move closer to a career in science and engineering as part of the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars program (NCAS).
Comedian Lewis Black to perform at the ECC Arts Center on March 21
The ECC Arts Center is excited to announce that acclaimed stand-up comedian Lewis Black will be bringing his “The Joke’s on US Tour” to the Arts Center on Thursday, March 21. The performance will begin at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale on Friday, Oct. 26 at 10 a.m.
Hanover Park Education and Work Center receives $225,000 operations grant
The Education and Work Center (EWC), which provides basic skills training and employment services to a traditionally underserved area, recently received a $225,000 operations grant thanks to the successful efforts of Sen. Cristina Castro, Rep. Fred Crespo and Hanover Park Mayor Rodney Craig.
ECC and Elmhurst College announce guaranteed admission and dual enrollment partnerships
Elgin Community College and Elmhurst College of Elmhurst, IL have enhanced their transfer partnership, making it even easier for students to begin their college education at ECC before transferring to Elmhurst.
ECC to host workshop for choosing a college major this fall
Elgin Community College will host “Choosing a College Major,” a workshop to help individuals create their own career vision and discover college majors and occupations.
Candidates for ECC Board of Trustees can circulate nominating petitions beginning Sept. 18
Prospective candidates for the Elgin Community College District 509 Board of Trustees can begin circulating nominating petitions on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018 for the April 2, 2019 consolidated election in which two trustee positions will be up. Illinois community college trustees hold a six-year term of office.
Detective Kim Bogucki to facilitate discussion on incarceration of women during Sept. 20 event at ECC
Elgin Community College will host “The IF Project,” a screening of the documentary by the same name that explores the reasons women are becoming the fastest-growing segment of the incarnated population, on Thursday, Sept. 20 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Building E Dining Room, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL.
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Collins’ passion for welding, teaching ignites a spark in students
If you asked adjunct welding instructor Chester “Al” Collins how to perfect your weld, he’d tell you: proper technique and practice. But how about finding the perfect, fulfilling career? For Collins, it’s blending his burning passion for helping Elgin Community College students succeed with years of [metal] strong experience in the field he’s teaching.
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Strossner sees the beauty of books
For Managing Director of Retail Operations Kelly Strossner, it’s all about the books. Her love for literature goes way back to her first job in a bookstore when she was 15 and her school days when she became fascinated with fiction (and nonfiction).
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Family is foundational for Bosteder
To say that family plays a large role in Adult Basic Education Center Office Coordinator Theresa Bosteder’s life is an understatement.
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