Waubonsee Community College will celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2023 with commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 13, at the college’s Sugar Grove Campus Field House. Ceremonies will take place at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and tickets are required.
of the Association for
Individual Development (AID)
This year’s commencement speaker will be Lore Baker, President and CEO of the Association for Individual Development (AID). Baker is a highly respected supportive housing and homeless services expert who currently leads AID, which is headquartered in Aurora and serves Kane, Kendall, DeKalb, McHenry, Northwestern Cook, DuPage and Will Counties.
Since 1961, AID has served individuals with developmental, intellectual, physical and/or mental health challenges; those in crisis situations; and those at risk by providing vital, life-enriching services that promote the highest level of independence and community immersion. These include: autism programs, permanent supportive housing, in-home support, developmental and vocational training, job placement and on-the-job coaching services, crisis intervention, victims services, mental health treatment, behavioral intervention, health and wellness, community education, and advocacy.
The 55th commencement ceremonies will be led by Faculty Marshal Andrea Montgomery, Assistant Professor of Fire Science Technology and Emergency Medical Technician, and Student Marshal Juan Chiu. Chiu is also a Class of 2023 graduate. Friends, family members, and community members who do not have a ticket or are otherwise unable to attend commencement can tune into the ceremonies via the college’s live stream, which will begin just before each ceremony.
To access the live stream and for more information about commencement, visit waubonsee.edu/graduation.
