Waubonsee Aurora Campus to Host 'Poetry Out Loud'

Waubonsee Community College will host an event, “Poetry Out Loud,” at the Aurora Campus Library, 18 S. River St. in downtown Aurora, on March 4 from 7 to 9 p.m.

Auto Tech a Stop Along the Way to World Record Pursuit

As Adam Kimble races across the country in an attempt to break a world record that has stood for decades, his support team will follow in an RV – which they named Carol - that got a little TLC from some Waubonsee Community College auto tech students earlier this month.

Community Colleges are the path to debt-free higher education

Today’s student in the United States enters a higher education system different from the one experienced by previous generations. A decades-long drop in public investment in higher education (especially at the state level) has laid a greater responsibility on the tuition paying student, often leading to burdensome levels of debt to obtain a degree. But there still exists an affordable path to higher education, and even a debt-free plan – community college.

The Science Behind Dating

Love is in the air this month, but if you find yourself single, nervous, and wondering if your new interest is also interested in you, perhaps you can take comfort in realizing that the vast majority of people do not want to be alone. Perhaps you can do even better by having science on your side.

Mental Health Awareness Fair on Feb. 17

Waubonsee will host its annual Mental Health Awareness Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Student Center on the south side of the Sugar Grove Campus, Route 47 at Waubonsee Drive. 

Community Education offers Day Trip to Funks Grove

Waubonsee Community College’s Community Education is offering a unique day trip to Funks Grove, Illinois.

Waubonsee to host Fox Country Players' 'Next to Normal' Auditions

Fox Country Players and director, Patrick Stinson, announce upcoming auditions for performers and understudies for the rock musical Next to Normal.

Visiting Artist to Offer Lecture

Waubonsee Community College will host a visiting artist, Ross Sawyers, on Feb. 11. During his visit, Sawyers will offer a free lecture about his art.

Small Business Plan Competition Underway

Small business owners can get a boost to planned business expansion efforts through the second annual Poised for Growth Business Plan Competition. The competition is offered through the Illinois Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) at Waubonsee Community College and Elgin Community College.

Waubonsee Announces Christine Corrigan as Dean

Waubonsee Community College recently announced the appointment of Christine Corrigan to the position of Dean for Online Learning and the Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT). The Board of Trustees approved this appointment at their meeting on Jan. 20, and Corrigan will assume the duties of this new position on Feb. 1.