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Waubonsee Community College invites music enthusiasts and their families to join us this holiday season as we host several free musical concerts in December. 

Are you considering attending college to finish a degree, start a new one, or upskill to improve your job prospects as an adult learner? Waubonsee Community College is hosting two information sessions tailored exclusively to adult learners.

The Waubonsee Community College Foundation recently welcomed two new members to the board of directors, Yonas Hagos, of Yorkville, and Brian Schmidt, of Bolingbrook.

When speaking with enrolled members of different tribal groups during Native American Heritage Month or otherwise, a prevalent theme often emerges: First Nation peoples are not merely or only historical societies. That is – within the American zeitgeist, we often conjure black and white images of native peoples, standing stern-faced, clad in eagle-feathered headdresses and wearing long-bone beads across bare chests. Such stereotypes not only over-generalize the incredibly rich and diverse 570+ tribes recognized in the U.S., but also paint a picture that First Nation peoples have more in common with the Ancient Sumerians or Romans, rather than the contemporary world.

Kevin Pennington, a member of the Waubonsee Community College Foundation Board of Directors, knows firsthand the impact a scholarship can have on a student’s education and future.  

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Waubonsee Community College is hosting programs to educate and raise awareness about the heritage, culture, traditions, and customs of the First Nations people. Community members are invited to these free events to learn about Native American tribes; the unique challenges, past and present, that Native people have faced; and how tribal citizens have worked to overcome these challenges.

Waubonsee Community College announced the names of the student government for the current academic year.

As the Dean for Student Engagement, I am constantly reflecting on the significance of student engagement and its numerous benefits for personal and professional growth and the broader community. When students participate in campus or community activities, such as joining student organizations, attending social events, and interacting with others, it positively affects their well-being, mental health, and overall satisfaction.

Waubonsee Community College welcomes Dr. Dan McDonnell, of Morris, to the position of Director of School District Partnerships. 

Waubonsee Community College Adult and Workforce Education Department has been awarded a grant of $29,508 by the Dunham Foundation to address the shortage of bilingual teachers in K-12 schools in the college's district area. This grant aims to provide free career training access to skilled and qualified non-English native speakers, helping them accelerate quickly into a paraprofessional career.