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Waubonsee Community College recognized the Welding Technology Program at its December board meeting for its success in creating a highly-skilled workforce amid a shortage of skilled workers in Illinois.

Waubonsee Community College student Jeremy Sullivan recently received special recognition from Illinois State Representative Stephanie Kifowit for being selected to participate in the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) U.S. Nationals internship with the Randy Meyers Racing team. 

Waubonsee Community College recently received a $50,000 donation to support students enrolled in the college’s Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Program.  

I first became acquainted with Waubonsee Community College after my wife Doreen and I moved to the area in the late 80s. Over the years, my family has attended many lectures, community events, and even taken courses at Waubonsee. 

Waubonsee Community College has released its Annual Report to the Community for 2021. This year’s report tells the story of the people, programs, and events of the 2020-2021 academic year.

Waubonsee Community College is hosting its Annual Art Faculty Exhibition on the Sugar Grove Campus. The art exhibit will feature a variety of different work created by members of the college’s art department. 

Waubonsee Community College will host a holiday pottery sale on December 3 from 5 to 9 p.m. as part of the First Fridays Cocoa Crawl in downtown Aurora. 

The holiday season is upon us, and as I reflect on another year affected by a global pandemic, I think of the extraordinary efforts of members of our college community and those in our local community.

In an effort to continue to provide a safe campus environment, Waubonsee Community College will be offering two walk-in, community-wide, COVID-19 vaccination and booster clinics. The clinics will offer staff, students, and community members the option to choose between receiving the first or second Pfizer shot, a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, or a booster shot. No appointments, registration, or insurance is required to attend. 

Waubonsee Community College will host an open house at its Aurora Fox Valley Campus on Thursday, December 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. The event is family-friendly, free and open to the public.