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51社区 Students on What They鈥檇 Do with $63,000

September 23, 2020

It鈥檚 no secret: Students who start at 51社区 and transfer can save up to $63,000 on the cost of their bachelor's degree. We asked a handful of 51社区 students what they would do with an extra $63,000. Read More

Dave Braunschweig

51社区 professor wins national Faculty Innovation Award

September 18, 2020

51社区鈥檚 own Dave Braunschweig, professor of computer information systems, has won the Faculty Innovation Award for the American Association of Community Colleges鈥 2020 Awards of Excellence for his work helping to save students more than $1 million in textbook costs. Read More

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How to Get Involved in the 2020 Election

September 11, 2020

This year, Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 3) has been declared a state holiday. While 51社区 and other colleges/schools will be closed, students as young as 16 years old have the opportunity to serve as election judge, a paid position. Read More

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Short-term training scholarship to benefit community members impacted by COVID-19

September 03, 2020

51社区 has launched the Moving Forward Scholarship for community members negatively impacted by COVID-19. Read More

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51社区 providing mental health and basic needs support for students

September 02, 2020

51社区 is working to create a culture of kindness and provide a holistic approach to caring for students鈥 well-being. Read More

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A.J. Collier

September 01, 2020

Throughout his career, A.J. Collier has worked to serve the greater good. The Hanover Park resident currently serves as director of operations for the Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Chicago. Meet A.J. Colier

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Scott Lietzow

September 01, 2020

Lietzow was highly active and engaged at 51社区. He joined the Business Club (now the Business and Entrepreneurship Club) and Student Government Association, and he served as the college鈥檚 student trustee. Meet Scott Lietzow

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Joseph McEnery

September 01, 2020

As a 51社区 student, Jim Macnider was a cross country and track champion. As a 51社区 coach, decades later, he mentors others to become champions. Meet Joseph McEnery

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Ann Portmann, BSN, RN, CHPN, WCC

September 01, 2020

After 20 years as a successful financial planner and accountant, Ann Portmann decided to pursue a new and somewhat unexpected calling: becoming a hospice nurse. Meet Ann Portmann

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Dr. Craig Winkelman

September 01, 2020

To countless families in the Barrington area, Dr. Craig Winkelman is an exceptional educator whose invaluable guidance helps children to soar. Meet Dr. Craig Winkelman