Waubonsee Programs Train and Serve First Responders

“Duty, Pride, Tradition” — Jake Pruski of Sandwich, a fire science instructor at Waubonsee, grew up with these values, so his career choice is no surprise. His father worked for the Sandwich Fire Department, the job was a good fit for his skills, and “It was just my calling,” Pruski said. “There is a lot of reward in helping people.”

Waubonsee on Leading Edge of Credentialing Discussion, Efforts

The higher education industry continues to be at the center of lively debate and discussion. Much of that discussion focuses on competency-based education and its effect on affordability, time-to-completion, and workplace relevancy.

Waubonsee Baseball Tryouts

Baseball Tryouts begin August 17th

Waubonsee Art Exhibit Examines Digital Environment

The Waubonsee Community College Art Department is currently hosting a group show titled “Zoom Out: Reflecting on the Digital Environment,” now through July 26. 

IMA Education Foundation Presents Scholarship Award to Waubonsee

The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) Education Foundation awarded Waubonsee $25,000 in scholarship funds for meeting a series of set standards and performing at a high level of active engagement to foster greater educational opportunities within the field of manufacturing.

Waubonsee Students Recognized on Spring 2015 President's List

The President’s List celebrates excellence among students who attain a 4.0 grade-point average while enrolled in 6 or more semester credit hours. 

Waubonsee Students Recognized on Spring 2015 Dean's List

The Dean’s List celebrates excellence among students who attain a minimum 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 while enrolled in at least 6 semester credit hours.

Volunteers Needed as Adult Literacy Tutors

Waubonsee Community College’s Adult Literacy Project is seeking volunteers to tutor adult students in reading, writing and speaking English. Online training will be available this month. 

Waubonsee President, Dean Elected to Conference Leadership Positions

Waubonsee Community College President Dr. Christine Sobek and Dean for Students Dr. Scott Peska have been elected to lead the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference (ISCC) in the upcoming academic year.

Community Real Estate Executive Elected to Waubonsee Foundation Board

At its annual meeting on June 9, the Waubonsee Community College Foundation elected Brian K. Dolan, of Aurora, to its board of directors. Mr. Dolan is a principal in Dolan & Murphy, Inc., a company formed in 1965.