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… 50 Years of Commencement at Waubonsee The annual commencement ceremony at Waubonsee Community College is always a highlight, as the goals and dreams that students have worked so hard toward – with …
… Community Colleges Offer Students Full College Experience There is a buzz on college campuses each fall with the start of a new academic year. The scenes from the first weeks of class are in many ways timeless and not bound by place. Community Colleges Offer Students …
… of commerce throughout Kane and Kendall counties. Having served on the Elburn chamber for the last four years as a representative for … with chambers of commerce, they consist of business and community leaders who meet with the purpose of addressing issues facing local … excited to share their experiences and some who want to learn about ways to give back to the college. For example, a recent connection I …
… College. I began writing a monthly column in July 2010, making this the end of the eleventh year of columns. Over these years it has been a way for me to share with the Waubonsee community and the community at …
… no one in her family before her having attended college—it was not at the top of her mind. However, she saw an announcement about Waubonsee’s … was intrigued. She looked into it, applied, was accepted and is now the first person in her family to graduate from college; and she did so … their college studies at a community college. “I think it’s a smart way to go. It’s a really good transition.” She says similar things …
… College Welcome to Waubonsee Community College’s new monthly column in the Kane County Chronicle . Each month, a member of our faculty, staff … are in successful careers in all types of industries, many taking leadership positions in their chosen professions. Waubonsee alumni are … local students. Waubonsee’s Brighter Futures initiative is another way the college is working to make lives better for area residents. …
… Waubonsee Celebrates It’s that wonderful time of year! The holidays are the perfect time for connecting with old and new … or just enjoying time off from work. There are so many reasons and ways that people like to celebrate. Mary Baccheschi, Executive … share in the joy and excitement of celebrating Dr. Sobek’s legacy and leadership. Looking back at the pictures and remembering all the smiles …
… has been gifted with a natural talent of artistic roller-skating since the age of eight. Her unwavering commitment to the sport has now paid off in an extraordinary way. Waubonsee alumna Cheyanne Lowery, of Newark, has been gifted with …
… feel like almost everything I read anymore has this word somewhere in the first sentence. It’s true. These are unprecedented times for all of us. At Waubonsee Community … to host a virtual Waubonsee Spirit Week. In addition to identifying ways for our students to stay connected to the college, we are also …
Where It All Begins: Yorkville Developer Ratos Uses Waubonsee Education to Enhance Local Communities
… to Enhance Local Communities Jim Ratos, founder and president of Parkway Development, of Yorkville, has been honored by Waubonsee as the college's Featured Alumnus for June, in recognition of his work to … development. Beginning with various apartment buildings and some small projects in and around Sugar Grove, Ratos’ business eventually grew …
… Celebrating a Legacy of Transformational Leadership and Exceptional Learning Dr. Christine J. Sobek Dr. … effective January 4, 2023, after a remarkable 33 years of service to the college, more than 21 years as President of Waubonsee, and a total … 2020 College Master Plan is unveiled. Launched the Integrity Project that focuses on the needs of students, faculty and the …
… For Success Waubonsee Community College launched its Honors Program in the 1986-1987 academic year. At that time, the program offered … was adjusted to allow students to work with faculty members on honors projects in a variety of courses and, therefore, honors sections were … a more independent thinker and more efficient in completing research projects. “Through the extra work, I learned the importance of …
… print and binder's board, 22" x 22" x 3' Carla Fisher Schwartz 's Project Statement: My practice investigates the conceptual and poetic implications of mapmaking, specifically, how … Kala Art Institute (Berkeley, CA). Recent residencies include HATCH Projects (Chicago, IL) and The Hyde Park Art Center Program (Chicago, …
… group of exceptional graduates at Waubonsee Community College – with the help of a generous grant from the Dunham Fund – were able to … the college’s commencement ceremony, and will complete the ambitious project in July. Participants say they got more out of the experience … of career and academic path would work best for him. Sasha Figueroa always hoped she’d be able to complete an associate degree in one year, …
… Guy Tiberio, III Associate Professor of Automotive Technology The biggest advantage at Waubonsee is the live work. Our shop is set up like a real shop. We work on real … tools like the PicoScope. I found a lot of really cool creative ways to use the PicoScope to diagnose really strange problems on cars …
… in neoorangefluopooze August 29 – November 8, 2013 Dickson Window Art Project Space Claire Ashley , installation shot from distant … PVC coated canvas. Claire Ashley 's Artist Statement: My work inhabits the liminal space between painting, sculpture, and performance. I mine … the world: a metaphor for the responsibilities we bear. I have always been interested in the physicality of surface, the material voice …
… like this: As a magician makes illusions Of horses, oxen, carts and other things, Nothing is at it appears. – Samadhirajasutra This quote … exhibited in Chicago. His most recent solo show was at Firecat Projects. Blaha’s work has been featured at Illinois venues such as the … Art Is: Speaking Portraits, an ongoing web-based video research project investigating practitioners’ definition of what art is. …
… brings a wealth of opportunities for getting out and experiencing all the region has to offer. While concerts abound and carnivals beckon, … artwork selected by a guest juror for the first tier of the annual Skyway Juried Art Competition. And every eight years, we host the entire … area community colleges. Dickson Center also houses our Window Art Project Space. Able to be viewed from outside the building at any time …
… Graduation Day Important for Students, Country One of the most important days of the year is fast approaching. At Waubonsee … to earning a degree are clearly tangible. Local, state and national leaders are also invested in increasing college completion rates … May to serve as our commencement speaker and learn about the college’s Project Graduation initiative, which is designed to increase the number …
… Workforce Less than two years ago, a group of local government leaders approached Waubonsee Community College’s workforce development … to request a one-day customized professional development workshop. They wanted to help their communities thrive amid growth and change, … the program, a common theme was that the class discussions and projects were the first time that many – no matter how long their …
… Waubonsee Launches New Strategic Plan The changing seasons that come with September remind me of the quote … a little. And this plan utilizes themes from our 2015 Vision 2050 project and our 2018 Community Needs Assessment which together provided … employees, board members, community residents and organizational leaders. In 2019, we conducted further focus groups and listening …
… and Drafting CAD has small class sizes. Students get to know each other by name and I know the students by name. What do you teach? I … great. . .and it's been growing every year. Do you have a favorite project? Cross-collaborative projects are really fun. Next semester, I've got two female students …
… Divya Ajinth Instructor of Mathematics I love teaching, I love what I do, and I love my students. I want them to be successful. Q&A with Divya Ajinth How did you become … of life, so students can see that math is applied. I include games, projects, some case studies, And when I'm teaching math for elementary …
… First-Year Composition I ENG099 This course focuses on supplementing the writing and revising of essays and projects in First-Year Composition I. Students will learn to manage … Williams, Rhonda 261ENG099.468 10244<span class="regBtn"></span> Solether, Wesley 261ENG099.469 10247<span class="regBtn"></span> Credit …
… First-Year Composition I ENG099 This course focuses on supplementing the writing and revising of essays and projects in First-Year Composition I. Students will learn to manage … McCaffrey, Charles 262ENG099.467 22009<span class="regBtn"></span> Solether, Wesley 262ENG099.468 22012<span class="regBtn"></span> Williams, …