2024 - Elgin Community College invites community to celebrate 75 years with summer events

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Published 06/05/2024
Squonk: Brouhaha performing a show

Squonk: Brouhaha performing a show

Elgin Community College is celebrating a big milestone this year – 75 years of excellence in teaching and learning. To honor the college’s history and achievements, events and activities are planned yearlong to recognize the many successes of its students, employees, trustees, and community members, who have helped ECC grow and achieve over the years.

ECC is hosting two 75th anniversary events this summer:

Mutts Gone Nuts

Saturday, July 13, 2024

Blizzard Theatre, located in Building H of ECC’s Spartan Drive Campus, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, Ill.

Mutts Gone Nuts partners with local animal shelters to bring a show that promises laughter and heartwarming moments for dog lovers of all ages. The event is free, but seating is limited. Visit elginartscenter.org for reservations.

 

Squonk: Brouhaha

Friday, August 16 through Sunday, August 18

The ECC Green Space, located outside of Building C of ECC’s Spartan Drive Campus, 1700 Spartan

Squonk: Brouhaha is an exhilarating event that combines a vibrant mix of music, art, and spectacle. Featuring the unique music of Squonk Opera, this performance provides an immersive experience with its fusion of live music, visual storytelling, and interactive elements. This event is free, and no ticket is required to attend.

To find out more about ECC’s 75th anniversary events, visit celebrate.elgin.edu.

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