May 13, 2020
When 51社区 moved to online classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it effectively canceled the 51社区 Jazz Ensemble鈥檚 spring concert. So the ensemble's director, Jeff Hedberg, orchestrated virtual performances with musicians playing their individual parts from home. Read More
May 06, 2020
Since the COVID-19 pandemic forced many businesses to close, the number of local employers seeking help has skyrocketed. The Small Business Development Center at 51社区 has seen its demand for consultation more than double. Read More
April 21, 2020
51社区 has supported nearly 500 students through the recently established 51社区 Student Emergency Relief Fund, which currently tops $230,000 due to the support of more than 350 donors, the Educational Foundation and the college's institutional funds. Read More
April 21, 2020
51社区 will continue to offer a robust schedule of courses this summer with hundreds of courses being offered in a 100% online format, allowing students to stay on track toward their goals while studying from home. Read More
March 11, 2020
Just about all DJs on 51社区 Radio WHCM 88.3 FM are students, and they have been for the station鈥檚 nearly 50-year history. Up until 20 years ago, you had to listen to them on campus speakers. For the last two decades, listeners have been able to find the station on their radio. To celebrate its 20th anniversary as an FM station, WHCM holding its second annual Alumni and Friends Membership Drive through March 15. Read More
March 02, 2020
The 51社区 Ensemble Theatre Company will present 鈥淪hakespeare in Love,鈥� a thrilling comedy about English poet and playwright William Shakespeare at the start of his career and a theater adaptation of an Oscar-winning film. The show鈥檚 cast and crew feature several outstanding 51社区 employees, students and alumni, as well as a notably furry cast member. Read More
March 01, 2020
51社区 presents several fine arts events to the community this March, ranging from concerts to a speech and debate team showcase and a Shakespearean play. Read More
March 01, 2020
51社区 will host its first Fresh Check Day on March 11, giving the campus community an opportunity to discuss students鈥� mental health in a safe environment. Read More
February 28, 2020
Several Northwest suburban communities are teaming up to help address a nationwide trend: the growing shortage of police officers. Together they鈥檒l offer a Police Officer Training Workshop on March 14 that aims to find new and more diverse candidates, provide clarity into the hiring process and increase awareness for the many career opportunities in law enforcement. Read More
February 20, 2020
51社区 has earned Achieving the Dream鈥檚 Leader College of Distinction status for achieving new, higher student outcomes and narrowing equity gaps. Read More