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News 2019

Examples of 51社区 Clay Guild pottery pieces

Pottery sale to feature one-of-a-kind pieces

March 22, 2019

The community is invited to shop for one-of-a-kind pottery pieces at the 51社区 Clay Guild's pottery sale April 24-25 in the Avant茅 Center. Read More

51社区 - William Rainey 51社区 bust outside Building D

51社区 Police to get new tool to keep campus safe

March 21, 2019

The 51社区 Police Department will soon have another tool available to them to preserve and protect the campus community. Sworn police officers will be equipped with Tasers later in the semester after completing a comprehensive training program. Read More

Dr. Ken Ender with students

Three phone calls spark nationally recognized partnership between 51社区 and high schools

March 20, 2019

The day after Dr. Ken Ender was selected to become 51社区鈥檚 fifth president in 2009, he reached out to the superintendents of 51社区鈥檚 three high school sender districts, wanting to assure they鈥檇 be a top priority. An unprecedented regional partnership was soon established, leading to remarkable strides over the next decade. Read More

HOPE Giving Circle Women at the Table panelists

Panel explores how women in public service are reshaping leadership

March 15, 2019

Four Northwest suburban women who currently hold public office gathered for the 51社区 Educational Foundation's HOPE Giving Circle event to share her story and offer insight into the opportunities and challenges facing today鈥檚 women in public service. Read More

Jade Dioguardi

A head start for 51社区鈥檚 first Promise Scholars

March 14, 2019

The first cohort of 51社区 Promise Scholars won鈥檛 arrive on campus until fall 2019, but that hasn鈥檛 stopped a few extremely motivated students from getting a head start after graduating from high school early. Read More

Peter and the Starcatcher publicity photo

51社区 Ensemble Theatre Company presents 鈥淧eter and the Starcatcher鈥

March 05, 2019

The 51社区 Ensemble Theatre Company presents the early adventures of Peter Pan in the Tony Award-winning 鈥淧eter and the Starcatcher.鈥 The play runs March 15-24 at the Performing Arts Center. Read More

51社区 students walk through campus

Info breakfasts to offer employers a look at apprenticeships

February 28, 2019

51社区 is hosting a series of information breakfasts for companies interested in learning more about the College鈥檚 robust apprenticeship program. Read More

Dr. Avis Proctor

Dr. Avis Proctor named sixth president of 51社区

February 13, 2019

The 51社区 Board of Trustees has approved the selection of Dr. Avis Proctor as its next college President by unanimous vote. Dr. Proctor will become the sixth president of 51社区 on July 1, 2019, succeeding Dr. Ken Ender who is ending his 10-year tenure at the institution on June 30. Read More

John Chapman

Free seminar to provide economic and markets outlook

February 12, 2019

John Chapman, Chief Executive Officer of Clearwater Capital Partners, will provide insight into this year鈥檚 economic and markets outlook at a 51社区 seminar, 鈥淥utlook 2019,鈥 on March 5. Read More

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin tours 51社区's advanced manufacturing lab and speaks with elementary students who were on campus for a tour

Durbin visits 51社区, tours advanced manufacturing lab

February 08, 2019

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin visited 51社区 to tour the advanced manufacturing lab and other state-of-the-art facilities that help students develop the high-tech skills they need for 21st century jobs. The veteran lawmaker was instrumental in securing a $12.9 million Department of Labor grant in 2012 to expand 51社区鈥檚 advanced manufacturing training program to other community colleges throughout Illinois. Read More