Waubonsee Honors Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees

Waubonsee inducted four new members into its Athletic Hall of Fame during the college’s annual Athletic Banquet on May 7 — Omi Acosta, Scott Walter Kawall, Dr. Tara (Tormey) Parks and Alex Rodriguez. 

Waubonsee Auto Body Repair Professor Named Outstanding Faculty

For the past several years, Waubonsee Community College’s Auto Body Repair Program and its students have received a variety of awards and accolades, including the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) Makeover Grant and several first-place finishes in SkillsUSA competitions. And this month, the man behind the program, Assistant Professor of Auto Body Repair Andy MacDonald, of Plano, is receiving an honor of his own in the form of the college’s 2015 Outstanding Faculty Member Award.

Waubonsee Approves Two New Automotive Programs

At its May 20 meeting, the Waubonsee Community College Board of Trustees approved two additions to the college's already strong Automotive Technology Program offerings.

More Than 1,000 Graduates Receive Degrees from Waubonsee

In a ceremony at Aurora’s historic Paramount Theatre on May 21, Waubonsee Community College awarded degrees to 1,035 graduates.

Waubonsee to Celebrate Commencement May 21

Waubonsee Community College will celebrate its 47th annual commencement at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Tickets are required for entry. Those without tickets are welcome to watch the live broadcast through this online video link or on Waubonsee’s cable channel. The broadcast will begin with a special video and slideshow at 7:15 p.m., followed by the ceremony at 7:30 p.m.

Online Training for Adult Literacy Tutors Available in June

Waubonsee Community College’s Adult Literacy Project is seeking volunteers to tutor adult students in reading, writing and speaking English. An online volunteer tutor training program will be available throughout the month of June.

Waubonsee and Its Graduates Look Toward the Future

Malcolm X said, “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” This bit of advice seems especially appropriate this time of year, as millions of high school and college students graduate and head off in new directions, looking to access brighter futures.

Waubonsee Graduate Learned a Lot About Leadership

My career at Waubonsee really kick-started my journey of self-discovery. My first year at the college, I was a very shy and quiet person. But since that time, I have overcome this obstacle by branching out, becoming involved in different clubs, and having great role models, all of which has helped me discover new things about myself and my interests. The faculty and staff here saw in me a leader and a public speaker that I didn't see in myself. Waubonsee's motto is “Where Futures Take Shape.” Reflecting back, I now see that Waubonsee gave me powerful tools to cultivate my future and has helped me build the life I am proud to live.

Deadline Extended for Waubonsee Distinguished Contributor and Alumnus Awards

Nominations are now being sought for Waubonsee Community College’s 2015 Distinguished Contributor and Distinguished Alumnus awards. Nominations must be received by Friday, June 26.

Waubonsee Foundation to Host Golf Outing May 27

The Waubonsee Community College Foundation will hold its 28th annual golf outing at Whitetail Ridge Golf Club on Wednesday, May 27. The event raises money for scholarships at the college.