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As a kid, going school supply shopping was always something I looked forward to. Picking out a new backpack and lunchbox made me a happy girl. The night before school started, I was a ball of nervous, excited energy. The start of a new school year meant new adventures and one year closer to being “all grown up.”

I always look forward to the start of the fall semester. It’s the time of year that we are privileged to welcome students, gathered from a diversity of races, genders, ages and other demographics. What they all have in common is a dream. 

On Oct. 10, Waubonsee Community College will present the Gibby Monokoski Memorial Concert, a special evening of music to celebrate the life and music of the music professor and performer, who passed away earlier this year.

This fall, Waubonsee will offer several unique experiences, hosted by local experts, to leave participants with lasting memories and new or improved skills.

Joe Dittmar, an insurance executive, formerly of Aurora, survived the 9/11/01 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York. He has since dedicated himself to telling his story so the nation does not forget and learns from the events of that fateful day. He will present his story on Sept. 11, 2014, at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove.

Pam Reilly, who teaches second grade at Woodbury School in Sandwich and who was recognized in 2013 as the Illinois Teacher of the Year, has been recognized by Waubonsee Community College as the college's 2014 Distinguished Alumnus.

Andrew Faville, of Geneva, president and CEO of Sugar Grove-based Falex Corporation, has been recognized by Waubonsee Community College as its 2014 Distinguished Contributor for his work through the Waubonsee Foundation and other endeavors to help deserving students achieve their dreams through a college education.