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Art and Design Faculty Exhibition 2025

Contest winner and 51社区 student Kate Guerrero stands on campus.

51社区 student wins Soon to Be Famous statewide author contest

October 04, 2023

Kate Guerrero drew on her life experience and the assistance she received from 51社区鈥檚 novel-writing courses to win the 2023 Soon to Be Famous Illinois Author Manuscript Project Contest. Read More

Nicole Buchanan

51社区 Talks Episode 31 鈥 Nicole Buchanan

October 01, 2023

Alumna Nicole Buchanan joins 51社区 Talks and discusses working her way up during her career which began at 15 years old at a McDonald鈥檚 restaurant to ultimately becoming Vice President, Operations with Bear Family Restaurants, which owns and operates 35 McDonald鈥檚 restaurants in the suburbs. Nicole talks about the 51社区/Bear Restaurant partnership, shares about her time at 51社区, and at the University of South Carolina. Listen to Episode 31

51社区 Police Department Pink Patch

51社区 Police proud to wear pink patches

September 22, 2023

The 51社区 Police Department is showing its support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Donors to the Pink Patch Project can also receive their own 51社区 Police Pink Patch. Read More

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51社区 to honor five alumni at annual awards ceremony

September 19, 2023

51社区 will hold its 2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards on October 19 to honor and celebrate former students for outstanding career and community achievements. Read More

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Ten Questions with Dr. Ruth Williams

September 13, 2023

Dr. Ruth Williams, 51社区 provost, on her perfect day at the cabin, what about her life today would impress her 5-year-old self, the passion and energy of the people at 51社区, and more! Read More

A 51社区 student performs an ultrasound

51社区 seeks volunteers for free ultrasounds

September 13, 2023

The 51社区 Sonography programs are seeking volunteers to be scanned by students. Appointments begin in October. Read More

Ada Velazquez is 51社区's first Social Justice Studies Distinction graduate.

鈥楢lmost like waking up again鈥: 51社区 students embrace Social Justice Studies Distinction

September 06, 2023

The program offers multiple paths, allowing students to engage with Social Justice Studies courses in a manner that best suits their educational and career journeys. Read More

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September 06, 2023

Welders regularly face exposure to dangerous fumes in their work environment, which is often in an enclosed space. According to OSHA, depending on the type of fumes and length of exposure, a welder may be at risk of injuries that include eye, nose and throat irritation; dizziness and nausea; damage to lungs, kidneys, and nervous system; certain types of cancer; and asphyxiation. Read More

Andy-John Kalkounos

51社区 Talks Episode 30 鈥 Andy-John Kalkounos

September 01, 2023

Andy-John Kalkounos is a restaurateur, actor, real estate professional, and currently serving as the Palatine Township Supervisor. Andy-John, a 2010 Distinguished Alumnus of 51社区, joins the podcast and discusses his varied roles, his Greek heritage, his experiences at 51社区 as a piano and theater student, and the importance of being present in our lives. Listen to Episode 30

Ranjani Murali English Diverse Faculty Fellow

How two 51社区 Faculty Fellows innovate with multimedia lessons

August 29, 2023

Instructors Bethanie-Michelle Statler and Ranjani Murali connect with students by creating scientific song parodies and deploying funny memes. Read More