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Waubonsee Community College recognized the perseverance of student Destiny Mitchell, of Aurora, at its October board meeting for her determination to meet her career goals despite significant life challenges. 

The Waubonsee Community College Board of Trustees officially endorsed a final concept and direction for a new Career and Technical Education (CTE) building at their meeting on Oct. 19.  

The Waubonsee Community College Foundation scholarship application, for use during the 2023-2024 academic year, will be available on Nov. 1. By completing one online application, current and prospective Waubonsee students are considered for all Foundation scholarship opportunities for which they meet the criteria. Currently, the Foundation administers over 160 scholarships, many with multiple awards ranging from $250 to $3,500. 

Waubonsee Community College has experienced overall enrollment growth of nearly 9% for this fall 2022 semester.  

Waubonsee Community College will host a Veterans Resource Fair at its Aurora Downtown Campus, 18 S. River St., on Tuesday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free, family-friendly event is open to the public and is being held by Waubonsee Veteran Services in conjunction with the Kane County Veterans Assistance Commission.

Students can face multiple obstacles in life as they frequently juggle work, family obligations, personal health and wellness needs, and taking classes simultaneously. Managing personal finances can leave one feeling unsure of where to start and whom to trust.

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Waubonsee for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. 

Waubonsee Community College will host College Night on Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. on its Sugar Grove Campus in the Academic and Professional Center. 

I speak and write often about the power of education to change lives. And I have devoted my career to helping students personally experience this power. The first step in achieving this goal is to ensure that students have access to higher education.

Waubonsee Community College invites students, faculty, staff, and members of the community to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month. LGBTQ+ is a month-long recognition observed from Oct. 1 to Oct. 31 that raises awareness of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender history and related civil rights movements. This programming is free and open to the public.