Waubonsee to Host Poetry Events
Waubonsee invites the community to take part in “Poetry Out Loud,” a free open-mic poetry reading event on April 7 and 13.
April 4 Incident at Sugar Grove
There was NOT an active shooter on the Sugar Grove Campus on Tuesday, April 4. An emergency management training course was being held on campus, and a message was sent unintentionally to 911 dispatch as a result of those activities. We are very grateful to the local agencies who responded so quickly and to the members of the Waubonsee community who followed the college’s safety protocols.
Waubonsee Set to Meet High-Scoring Pima (AZ) at Nationals
Waubonsee Community College’s men’s basketball team will have a tough challenge ahead of them at the NJCAA Division II Men’s Basketball National Championship Tournament. The Chiefs (25-8) received the ninth seed and will play eighth seeded Pima (AZ) Community College (21-11), the highest scoring Division II junior college team in the nation, in the tournament’s opening game on Tuesday, March 21, beginning at 9 a.m.
Waubonsee's Student Success: Featured Alumnus Serves Aurora Community
Zaida Rodriguez is living proof that with a little patience and a committed mindset, continuous learning and connection-building pay off. Because of Rodriguez’s many health care and cultural contributions to the City of Aurora through her community service, Waubonsee Community College is proud to honor her as the Student Success: Featured Alumnus for the month of March.
Waubonsee Students Spend Spring Break Volunteering
Instead of hitting the beach for a week of relaxation, a group of Waubonsee Community College students are spending their spring break volunteering in Pulaski, Virginia, through an organization called Beans and Rice INC.
Waubonsee Hosts Railroad History Expert March 23
Waubonsee invites history lovers and railroad buffs alike to a free program on March 23 that explores the intertwined history of the city of Aurora and the Burlington Railroad.
Waubonsee Offering Tasty Trip to Kenosha
Waubonsee invites food lovers to sign up for a one-day trip to Kenosha with a focus on food on April 12.
Civic Engagement Offers Lessons in Leadership, Personal Development
My journey from a newly enrolled student at Waubonsee Community College to President of the Waubonsee Community College Student Senate has been defined by civic engagement. Involvement in one’s community is not only an important way to give back, but it is also an opportunity that widens your network, sharpens your skills and opens your mind.
Civic Engagement at the Core of Community College Mission, Values
Civic engagement is the cornerstone of a healthy democracy.
Men's Basketball Captures Region IV Championship
Waubonsee’s men’s basketball captured the Region IV District 4 Championship with an overtime win over Triton College on March 11.
