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Waubonsee Community College welcomes Dr. Lisa Richardson, of Elgin, to the position of Executive Dean for Student Success and Retention. 

Community members and Waubonsee alumni are invited to celebrate the retirement of Dr. Christine J. Sobek, President of Waubonsee Community College, who is retiring after a remarkable 33 years of service to the college, more than 21 years as President, and a total of 44 years of service to Illinois community colleges. The celebration will take place on Thursday, December 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Academic and Professional Center on the Sugar Grove Campus. Attendees can come by any time to enjoy light refreshments, a live performance from Waubonsee’s Faculty Jazz Combo, and to congratulate Dr. Sobek personally.

I have been an educator for over 22 years and have had the privilege to teach both children and adults. However, teaching Adult Education students at Waubonsee Community College for the past seven years has provided me a new and refreshing understanding and appreciation. It has opened my eyes to the vast realm of "nontraditional" learners, the challenges they face, and the inspiration they offer.  

Fall is my favorite time of the year. As an employee of Waubonsee Community College for the past 33 and a half years, I have witnessed the magnificent transformation that happens to our campuses during the autumn months. The beauty of this season can be found in observing our spectacular trees change colors. The crisp air gives a sense of renewal, hope, and anticipation for what lies ahead.

Waubonsee Community College’s Presidential Search Committee has selected three finalist candidates.

The event will feature a special ceremony and keynote presentation by alumnus Timothy Coakley, MD, Commander (U.S. Navy Retired, Medical Corps, Diving Medical Officer), Chief Executive Officer of Tactical Emergency Consultants International, Inc.

In honor of Native American Heritage Month (NAHM), Waubonsee Community College will host programs to educate and raise awareness about Native American heritage, culture, traditions, and customs. Members of the community are invited to participate in these free events to learn the significance, impact, and contributions of the First Nations people.

At the October board meeting, Illinois State Representative Keith R. Wheeler, of the 50^th district, recognized Dr. Christine Sobek, President of Waubonsee Community College, with a special House Resolution 921. 

College is an important decision that we all consider at one point or another in our lives. Some of us decide to attend right out of high school, and others return when our lives present an opportunity to fit it into everyday life. I took both paths and enrolled in a private undergraduate program right out of high school. Two decades later, I returned to school for my master’s degree. 

The Waubonsee Community College Foundation Board of Directors recently welcomed its newest director, Matthew Dennison of Yorkville.