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ECC’s Michelle Kershner receives Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty Award
Michelle Kershner, M.Ed., professor of mathematics, is a 2021 recipient of the American Association of Community Colleges’ (AACC) Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty award. One of only 23 recipients nation-wide, the award is recognition for faculty members making a difference in the community college classroom.
#MakeArtAlways Spring Virtual Series at ECC
The #MakeArtAlways virtual series continues this spring with the first event on Friday, Feb. 1, 2021.
Bill Pelz Global Speaker Series returns and explores art in the midst of chaos
"Art Reaction! How Major Crises Inform, Impact, and Inspire Art" explores the fascinating history of art created during Global and national crises–from periods of pandemic, war, and unrest.
ECC Recognizes Fall 2020 Academic Scholars
Together, the President of ECC and the Assistant Vice President of Student Services and Development/Dean of Students recognizes the level of high academic scholarship demonstrated during the semester.
ECC Writers Center Reading Series Present Spring 2021 Line Up
The Writers Center at Elgin Community College will host three authors for the Spring 2021 Reading Series. Due to ongoing social distancing practices, the events will take place virtually. All readings begin at 7:30 p.m.
ECC presents Math and Science STEM Speaker Series
A virtual STEM speaker series presented by ECC STEM faculty will be offered on Zoom.
ECC discussion series delves into the history of racism in the Midwest
Elgin Community College’s Multicultural and Global Initiatives Committee (MAGIC) presents the next installment of its popular “Black Lives Matter” series in conjunction with Black History Month. Part VI, titled ‘A Historical Perspective,’ is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 25, at 2 p.m.
ECC Partners with Illinois Department of Health for COVID-19 Testing in February
Elgin Community College will host daily COVID-19 testing by the Illinois Department of Health throughout February.
Featured Stories
Dream Big with Dr. Mae Hick Jones
Get to know Mae Hicks Jones, Ed.D., adjunct professor of business at ECC!
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Black History and Acts of Resistance
Cathy Taylor, Dean of Sustainability, Business & Career Technologies, reflects on Black History Month.
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Gina Mago is truly a people person
If you started at ECC in the last three years, you’ve probably talked to Gina Mago, talent acquisition specialist, as she has shepherded hundreds of people through the application, interview, selection, and onboarding process.
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