From Compost to the Classroom: Sustainability as a Way of Life

Sustainability has evolved from a buzzword to a part of everyday life, and as educational leaders deeply ingrained in our local culture, community colleges have the resources, mission and reach to help steward the environmental future of our regions. Our students, partners and community members count on us to prepare them for a brighter future. An environmentally sustainable way of living and doing business is critical to achieving that goal.

Waubonsee Grant Will Help Temporary Workers

Waubonsee Community College’s Workforce Development Division will offer a free workplace safety seminar on Dec. 15 for employers about keeping temporary workers safe.

Waubonsee Student Honored with Ted Brattin Civic Youth Award

Waubonsee student Christian Urrea, of Aurora, received a Ted Brattin Civic Youth Award from the Rotary Club of Aurora.

Waubonsee Ceramics Club Offers 16th Annual Pottery Sale

The Waubonsee Community College Ceramics Club is holding the 16th annual pottery sale from December 9 to 12. The sale takes place at the Ceramics Building, located at Route 47 at Waubonsee Drive in Sugar Grove.

Waubonsee Offers Free Music Concerts This Month

Waubonsee Community College’s Music Department will offer a Fall 2015 concert series this month, showcasing the work of their students.

Waubonsee Biology Faculty Selected for Pilot Program

Waubonsee Community College Biology faculty members were selected as members of the pilot cohort of the B2 Scholars Program, a two-year professional development experience for community college life sciences faculty.

Waubonsee Student's Research Presented at STEM Conference

Waubonsee Community College student Rudolf Vierecki’s research project was selected to be presented at the Louis Stokes Midwest Center of Excellence STEM Conference in Indianapolis last month. The selection marked a major recognition of a community college science project.

Waubonsee Dean for Students Honored at National Conference

Waubonsee Community College Dean for Students Dr. Scott Peska was honored as Outstanding Community College Professional at the National Association for Student Personnel and Administrators IV East Regional Conference this month.

 

Waubonsee Honors Biology as Student Success: Featured Program

Biology, or the study of life, may date back centuries, but that doesn’t keep the Biology Department at Waubonsee Community College from being a model of innovation. For their commitment to working together, implementing technology in the classroom and collaborating with community partners, Waubonsee is pleased to recognize the faculty and staff of the Biology Department as this month’s Student Success: Featured Program.

Waubonsee Board Appoints Jimmie Delgado to Finish Pilmer Term

The Waubonsee Community College Board of Trustees has appointed Jimmie Delgado to replace former trustee James Pilmer, who recently resigned upon accepting a new position as the executive director of the Fox Valley Park District. Delgado will finish the rest of Pilmer’s term, which ends in 2017.