At Waubonsee, we believe in providing our students with opportunities for engagement that can unlock their full potential, empowering them to grow both personally and professionally. Through participation in campus or community activities, such as joining student organizations, attending social events, and interacting with others, students can experience a sense of belonging and support that enhances their wellbeing and overall satisfaction. We encourage our students to take on leadership roles within student organizations, clubs, or initiatives, as this can help them cultivate valuable skills and make a positive impact on the world around them.

Day of Service

Student Life - Civic Engagement - Day of Service - Spring 2023

More than 125 members of the Waubonsee community, including students, faculty, and staff, came together to serve their community. It was a wonderful opportunity for the Waubonsee community to unite in service. Participants had the chance to choose a volunteer project that they were passionate about, with sites including the Sugar Grove Public Library, Charity Blooms, and the Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry.

Joint Honors Induction Ceremony and Student Life Awards

Joint Honors Induction Ceremony 2023

Over 100 students, family and friends gathered to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of our student leaders and honor society inductees at the Joint Honors Induction Ceremony and Student Life Awards.

Student Life Leadership Awards

Each year, the Student Life office strives to recognize student organizations and individuals for their hard work, dedication and leadership throughout the year.

Award Recipients:
  • Outstanding Student Organization:  Pride, Raising Awareness, Involvement, Support, Mentoring (PRISM)
  • Outstanding Student Leader: Mallory Eggemeyer, Student Nurses Association
  • Rising Star: Van Wheeler, PRISM

Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference Co-Curricular

Each year Waubonsee students compete in Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference co-curricular events. These competitions allow students the opportunity to demonstrate excellence in creative ways while enhancing their college experience.

Art

Johnny Lo: 2022 Award of Excellence

Writing

Emma Harvey: second place in the fiction category, “And Then Terror Made Me Cruel”

Poetry

Lydia Quattrochi: third place in the fiction category, “Rage on Sister”

Jazz

Outstanding Performances: James Leto on drums, Jonell Mickelson on vibes, Benjamin Rodriguez on piano, Christopher Overstreet on tenor sax and Emalie Jones on vocals.

Samuel Rodriguez received an honorable mention for their performance on acoustic bass.

End-of-Year Carnival Celebration

Student Life organized an end-of-year carnival event to celebrate the milestones and achievements of the academic school year. The event was hosted by the Campus Activities Board, a student-led organization. Over 200 students attended the event to connect with each other and create lasting memories to cherish beyond their time at Waubonsee.