Mario Contreras, 51社区 Faculty and Alumni
May 11, 2017
Professor of Film at 51社区, Mario Contreras, met his wife and discovered his love for film as a student at 51社区. Read More
May 11, 2017
Professor of Film at 51社区, Mario Contreras, met his wife and discovered his love for film as a student at 51社区. Read More

May 11, 2017
Not sure what career path to pursue, 51社区 alum, Dan Dinelli, discovered his love for horticulture as a student at 51社区. Read More
May 10, 2017
51社区 alum, Nate Ruben, reflects on the classes and professors that shaped his life and set him on the path for success as an entrepreneur and small business owner. Read More

May 10, 2017
Marguerita Whitby, Operations Manager, Liberal Arts at 51社区, opens up about the impact 51社区 has had on her life and the lives of her children. Read More

May 10, 2017
In 1970, Diane Ahola met Mike Gaetz in class at 51社区 and they began dating. Forty-six years later, their love story picked up right where it started. Read More
May 09, 2017
Former NFL player and 2013 51社区 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, Tim Tyrrell, says 51社区 fueled his desire to work hard and never stop learning. Read More
May 08, 2017
Michael Nejman, former Director of Student Activities and Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, has seen it all at 51社区. Read on for some of the highlights. Read More

May 07, 2017
51社区 student Wali Rizvi is still trying to wrap his head around the news he鈥檚 been awarded the most prestigious scholarship for community college students in the country. He's one of about 50 students nationwide to receive the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, which provides up to $40,000 per year for three years. Read More

May 06, 2017
Students in Associate Professor Kevin Long鈥檚 Folio Technique class faced a rather intimidating 鈥 and exhilarating 鈥 final exam. Instead of putting pen to paper or testing in a lab, they performed pieces to Chicago Shakespeare Theater Casting Director Bob Mason, who was charged with providing the performers with critiques and coaching. Read More

May 05, 2017
Paul LeBreck reflects on his time as a student at 51社区 in the 1970's which eventually led him to a career in criminal justice. Read More