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Waubonsee alumni Joe and Dan Christoffel, of Oswego, have a unique bond that sets them apart from typical siblings. Despite being ten years apart in age and in their academic journeys, they have followed almost identical paths leading to successful careers. Both brothers have excelled in their professional careers at Navistar Inc., working in separate cubicles rows apart. They attribute their success in the industry to their experiences at Waubonsee, recognizing the college's significant role in shaping their careers. 

What do you want to be when you grow up? This question is common and comes up many times as children grow up. In high school, seniors are asked if they plan to attend college and what they plan to major in. As the career world has become more fluid, dynamic, and constantly in flux, this question reverberates well into adulthood. Now more than ever, people often change jobs, switch careers, and have diverse workforce experiences. This developmental process that occurs throughout our entire life, from childhood to adulthood, involves the development of our vocational identity.

Waubonsee Community College has announced its 2023 Outstanding Faculty Member, Dr. Sheela Vemu, Associate Professor of Biology. Dr. Vemu has served Waubonsee as a full-time Biology instructor since 2013.

Waubonsee Community College has announced its 2023 Outstanding Adjunct Faculty member, Evelyn Cassano, Adjunct Faculty in Adult Education. Cassano, a Waubonsee alumnus and lifelong Aurora resident, has been a member of the Adult Education Program since 2019. 

Waubonsee Community College has appointed Bob Cofield, of Aurora, to the position of Dean for Health Professions and Public Service. 

Our years in college tend to be one of the most exciting times in our lives. And yet, college years can be confusing moments when students are faced with making important career decisions, learning more about themselves, adjusting to a new learning environment, and managing relationships and family expectations. All these variables leave our students more vulnerable to experiencing stress and, in many cases, anxiety and depression. 

Three Waubonsee Community College students have been recognized among Illinois’ top community college students. Waubonsee students Juan Chiu, of Aurora, Travis Johnson, of Sugar Grove, and Whitney Mariani, of Huntley, were each nominated for the Phi Theta Kappa All-Illinois Academic Team and other prestigious scholarships. 

Mental health impacts virtually all factors that predict academic and personal success in college, including students' concentration, attention, critical thinking, motivation, and perseverance. The Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act (MHEAC), an initiative to require Illinois public colleges and universities to prioritize mental health, was passed in Illinois in 2019 and went into effect in July 2020, just as the state realized the pandemic wouldn't resolve soon. 

When Waubonsee alumnus Liz Montgomery of Yorkville first heard about the Walk, Run and WIN with Waubonsee 5K last year, she knew she and her dad, Ron Scott, had to register.  

The Waubonsee Community College Board of Trustees seated Van Wheeler to serve as the student trustee for the 2023-2024 academic year.