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College of DuPage August 'Images' highlights 50th anniversary celebration, Distinguished Alum George Macht

"Images," College of DuPage's monthly half-hour television show, features in its August edition segments on the college's yearlong 50th anniversary celebration, Distinguished Alum George Macht and the 2016 Overall Outstanding Faculty member Kathy Cabai.

Each month, Images highlights the personalities, news and curriculum of a vibrant College of DuPage campus. The show airs on 13 area cable television stations.

The August Images highlights the College's upcoming 50th anniversary celebration. Chartered in 1965 and opening its doors in 1967, College of DuPage was originally formed from 10 high school districts. Since that time, it has evolved and grown into a modern, state-of-the-art institution that has provided high-quality instruction to more than one million students over the past 50 years.

Today, College of DuPage is an accredited community college that serves more than 29,000 students each term. The College, which grants nine associate degrees and more than 170 certificates in 100 areas of study, is the second largest provider of public undergraduate education in Illinois.

The College will host several on- and off-campus events throughout the year to highlight the institution's robust history over the past half-century, beginning with a free concert by "Chicago" tribute band Brass Transit at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at the MAC's Lakeside Pavilion, which will include fireworks and giveaways.

Featured events throughout the upcoming year also include the COD Food Truck Rally and Sunset 5K on Sept. 17 and a Homecoming Reunion and Homecoming Game Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, respectively.

The College also will sponsor traveling history exhibits throughout District 502, participate in local parades, host alumni lectures and host "pack the place" throwback events at Chaparral basketball games. Click here for a list of all 50th anniversary festivities. A full list of campus events can be found on the College's events calendar.

This month's show also includes a segment on 2015 COD Distinguished Alum and retired Culinary Arts Professor George Macht. Macht was one of eight individuals recognized for their outstanding achievements.

The August edition of Images also highlights 2015-2016 Overall Outstanding Faculty member Kathy Cabai, professor and coordinator of the Surgical Technology program. Cabai discusses her career and the connection she makes with students in the classroom.

Images airs at various times on cable television stations in Downers Grove, Wheaton, Addison, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn, Naperville, Glendale Heights, Bartlett, Lemont, Elk Grove, Darien, Aurora and West Chicago. Check local cable listings for times and channels.

This month's show is available on YouTube. For more information, call Producer Kevin Willman at (630) 942-3352.

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