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When I was eight years old, I wanted to be a veterinarian. That interest pivoted toward a different dream of becoming a muralist with my own studio and the opportunity to work with my hands and create something beautiful on bare walls. That desire waned as I started to discern how my love of reading, writing, and communicating might translate to a career.

Waubonsee Community College will host several musical concerts in December. The concerts will feature traditional holiday music and a variety of different musical styles and performing groups. All concerts are free and open to the public. 

Waubonsee Community College announced the names of the student government for the current academic year. The members of Waubonsee’s 2022-2023 student government are:

The cumulative age gap between the Garcia siblings spans over 10 years, but their love for Waubonsee Community College and the game of soccer is the same. Danni Garcia-Havens, Hayley Garcia, and Chaz Garcia, of Maple Park, consider Waubonsee a gateway to education, where they each found a supportive place to navigate college and explore direct career paths. And Waubonsee continues to unite the Garcia family over a game they once played as student-athletes.

Waubonsee Community College and Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) recently signed a Guaranteed Admissions Agreement. Under the agreement, Waubonsee students who sign up for the program and meet NEIU’s eligibility requirements will be guaranteed acceptance to the university, along with having the application fee waived.

Waubonsee Community College Student Trustee Juan Chiu, of Aurora, was recently named the Illinois Community College 2022 Student Laureate by the Lincoln Academy of Illinois. 

Community members and Waubonsee alumni are invited to celebrate the retirement of Dr. Christine J. Sobek, President of Waubonsee Community College, who is retiring after a remarkable 33 years of service to the college, more than 21 years as President, and a total of 44 years of service to Illinois community colleges. The celebration will take place on Thursday, December 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Academic and Professional Center on the Sugar Grove Campus. Attendees can come by any time to enjoy light refreshments, a live performance from Waubonsee’s Faculty Jazz Combo, and to congratulate Dr. Sobek personally.

I have been an educator for over 22 years and have had the privilege to teach both children and adults. However, teaching Adult Education students at Waubonsee Community College for the past seven years has provided me a new and refreshing understanding and appreciation. It has opened my eyes to the vast realm of "nontraditional" learners, the challenges they face, and the inspiration they offer.  

Waubonsee Community College welcomes Dr. Bernard Little, of Chicago, to the position of Chief Diversity Officer and Executive Dean for Academic Support.

Waubonsee Community College welcomes Dr. Lisa Richardson, of Elgin, to the position of Executive Dean for Student Success and Retention.