What is LLI?
Where learning never ends!
At Waubonsee, we believe learning is a lifelong process, so we proudly support the Lifelong Learning Institute, an open membership organization for adults age 50 and older who are actively engaged in the pursuit of knowledge. In our stimulating peer-learning environments, members plan, lead and participate in courses, course-related trips and social events. LLI members are encouraged to volunteer in some capacity in support of the organization. It's easy to join and only $25 per year – click here to become a member and/or register for classes.
Mission
To provide our membership with a defined and member-generated framework for life-enriching, dynamic educational experiences through lifelong learning programs.
Vision
To be a self-sustaining and self-governing community of active, mature adults offering a diverse and intellectually stimulating array of noncredit educational offerings in a wide variety of academic disciplines.
Values
- Continued learning
- Intellectual inquiry
- Social interaction
- Active member participation in lifelong learning.
Learn more about LLI events
Browsing for the Spring Semester opens on January 6. Registration for the Spring Semester begins on January 13 at 9 a.m.
Step-by-Step Online Registration Instructions
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Note: All documents are PDFs unless noted otherwise.
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Governance
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We'd love to hear from you
Call us directly at (630) 466-2593; we're always happy to talk!
We'd love to hear your feedback about LLI, including positive and negative comments regarding the courses that you have taken, as well as how we might improve our programs. We do share your thoughts with our facilitators who definitely want to hear honest evaluations. Let us know what you think by completing the form below.
All submissions will go directly to the Curriculum Council chairperson and will be shared with Lifelong learning Curriculum Council leadership as deemed appropriate.
All submissions will go directly to the Curriculum Council chairperson and will be shared with Lifelong learning Curriculum Council leadership as deemed appropriate.
Waubonsee and LLI Partner Programs
Artist Talk: Julianne Wang
Wednesday, April 9 at 2 p.m. in the Arrowhead Gallery, Dickson Center (DKN)
The Waubonsee Art Department hosts gallery exhibitions by a variety of artists throughout the year. You are invited to view the exhibits and attend the accompanying talk by the artist.
Wang's mutli-faceted practice spans a wide variety of media, often including organic and intentionally delicate materials. Her work evokes harmony and contemplation as it explores the impact of shifting social environments on individual and collective relationships. Influenced by Eastern philoso[hy and spirituality, Wang's aesthetic marries the rhythm of nature with the beauty of existence. The embrace of diverse worldviews and life's unpredictability provides a path of universal resonance viewers are invited to share in.
Help Women in Need: Donate a purse filled with love!
Help us collect brand-new purses filled with toiletry items. We will distribute them to women in need affliated with local organizations like Hesed House, Mutual Ground, and Family Focus.
Collection dates from March 1 - 31 at Sugar Grove Campus (Student Center Lobby and Dickson Lobby) and Aurora Downtown (Student Services Suite).
Waubonsee Chiefs v. Morton College Panthers
Calling all minor league fans! Celebrate spring baseball season with the Waubonsee community to cheer on your Chiefs as they battle the Morton College Panthers at Northwestern Field, the home of the Kane County Cougars. This conference game is complimentary and open to the public - bring your family, friends and kids to enjoy the game.
Between-inning entertainment featuring Waubonsee student-athletes and cheer team:
- Musical performances by Waubonsee students
- Food trucks
- Alumni Meet-up Photo at 3:30 p.m.
- Carnival (located in south parking lots)
Northwestern Medicine Field
34w002 Cherry Lane
Geneva, IL 60134
FREE Wellness Event: Crafting Conversations
Waubonsee students and staff are invited to join Lifelong Learning Institute members for interactive presentations on mental health, physical wellness, and sexual violence prevention. Enjoy light refreshments and take home a vase craft!
Presentations by Waubonsee Peer Support Leaders, Waubonsee Women’s Wellness Club, and Mutual Ground.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 3pm to 4:30pm
Sugar Grove Campus, STC 106
Spring 2025 Book to Movie: The Color Purple
Celebrate literature and habitual exploration of the great works that affect our culture. Study how the books and movies speak to different cultural or social themes in our environment. All in-district community members aged 16+ are welcome to participate.
Sponsored by Waubonsee Community College Library, Student Life, Community Engagement, and Lifelong Learning Institute in conjunction with community partners Aurora Film Society and Sugar Grove Public Library.
Now Showing: The Color Purple on Saturday, May 3, 2025
Participants can pick up the book at Waubonsee’s library, their local library or purchase copy at the Waubonsee College Bookstore for 10% off list price. If you need help with obtaining a copy of the book, please contact Waubonsee's Library.
RSVP for the film screening at 1 p.m. in the Sugar Grove Campus Academic and Professional Center Room 120. Listen to a Waubonsee student pianist from 12:30- 1 p.m. before the film screening.
Enjoy free snacks during the movie and stay for the best part - discussing the book’s and movie’s impact on our lives or culture from 4-5 p.m. with a dessert bar.
The Musicians’ Green Book: An Enduring Legacy
Waubonsee Community College, in collaboration with MELO Musicians’ Enduring Legacy Organization and the Dunham Foundation, presents “The Musicians’ Green Book: An Enduring Legacy,” a screening and exhibit experience from Monday, March 24 through Friday, March 28. This exhibit is free and open to the public.
