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Waubonsee sells former downtown Aurora site May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Waubonsee Community College is selling its former downtown Aurora campus for $1.5 million to a firm interested in turning the two buildings into stores and apartments. The college board approved the sale Wednesday night to Gorman and Co. It expects to close the sale in January.
Harper, Waubonsee meet for regional supremacy May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Most people would like to see the two best teams play for championships at the end of a season. In NJCAA baseball, that's exactly what will happen starting Friday at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove as the top-seeded Chiefs take on No. 2 Harper College (19-20) for a regional championship.
Sobek: To succeed in college, commit to a major May 1, 2013 12:00 AM
For most people, college is the time to answer the age-old question, "What do I want to be when I grow up?" Students are often exposed to new ideas and academic disciplines as they navigate their college curriculum. However, research has shown that students who declare a major field of study early have higher rates of degree completion.
Waubonsee celebrates Earth Day with activities Apr 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Waubonsee Community College is celebrating Earth Week April 22-26 with a variety of free activities at its Sugar Grove campus, Route 47 at Waubonsee Drive.
Progress continues on getting stoplight where Waubonsee students died in 2010 Apr 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Waubonsee Community College continued progress Wednesday on getting a traffic light installed where two students were killed in a crash three years ago this week.
State Street Dance Studio hosts open audition for international video shootApr 17, 2013 12:00 AM
State Street Dance Studio, 9 N. Fourth St. in Geneva, will host an open audition on Saturday, April 20 for an international video shoot. State Street has been selected for this international project. The audition will be looking for proficient dancers, both pre-professional and professional, in ballet, modern and contemporary dancing. Registration will be from 5-5:30 p.m., followed by auditions for ages 13-17 from 5:30-6 p.m. and for ages 18 and older from 6 to 7 p.m. The first rehearsal will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. the same day.
Studying abroad benefits college studentApr 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Exploring the world beyond our borders creates unparalleled learning opportunities. Travel exposes you to different cultures, languages and perspectives. Dedicating a summer, a semester or a month to studying abroad deepens the benefit, forging lifelong skills.
Congressman brings Fab Lab pitch to Waubonsee, local manufacturers Mar 28, 2013 12:00 AM
Rep. Bill Foster hosted a roundtable discussion Thursday about his Fab Lab bill. The 11th District congressman introduced a bill last week to establish a National Fab Lab network across the country to catalyze the manufacturing sector. He spoke at Waubonsee Community College's downtown Aurora location.
Tri-Cities police reports Mar 18, 2013 12:00 AM
A woman interrupted a man trying to steal a snowblower out of her garage at 3:52 p.m. Saturday in the 2500 block of Kane Lane, police said.
Doesn’t president approve the budget? Mar 8, 2013 12:00 AM
A Big Rock letter to the editor: Congress puts together that budget, but the president (CEO) approves it. Sure, a Congressional veto can override his vote, but how often does that happen? Wait a minute, do we even have a budget? When was the last time we did have one?
Some fear new, high-tech GED a problem for low-income test takers Mar 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Suburban education officials are worried looming federal changes to GED testing will leave those less fortunate with one less path to joining the workforce. The test will become computerized in 2014, and the price to take the exam will more than double. Plus, you need a credit card and an email address. "It’s going to be people with the least resources who are going to be left out," Josh Boies of Kane County says.
Harper approves $2 per credit hour tuition increaseFeb 28, 2013 12:00 AM
Consistent with a regional trend among community colleges, Harper College will ask its students to dig a little deeper into their pockets for the cost of a high education. The board of trustees last week unanimously approved increasing tuition by $2 per credit hour beginning in the summer 2013 term. For a full-time student taking 30 credit hours annually, that’s an additional $60 for a total of $3,735.
Meet Justin Salazar, Waubonsee’s Featured Student for FebruaryFeb 26, 2013 12:00 AM
Waubonsee Community College sophomore Justin Salazar of Elburn is the consummate student-athlete, accomplishing extraordinary things both on and off the soccer field. In honor of these accomplishments, Waubonsee has named Salazar the college’s Featured Student for February.
Child advocates to attend national conference Feb 25, 2013 12:00 AM
CASA Kane County recently announced two winners of the Dottie Lowe Scholarship to attend National CASA's annual conference in Anaheim, Calif. this April. The two volunteers are Judy Gilbert and Christine Peterson. Gilbert has been a CASA/GAL for 10 years and lives in Maple Park.
Certificates lead to great careers Feb 18, 2013 12:00 AM
For the past decade, labor experts have outlined the need for education beyond high school to compete in nearly every industry. With 36 million workers in our country having attended college without completing a degree, certificates are another way to earn a marketable credential.
WCC’s president finalist for national honor Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Waubonsee Community College is among a select group of finalists in a prestigious new program designed to recognize innovation and promising practices among two-year colleges nationwide. The American Association of Community Colleges established the Awards of Excellence this year and will award them annually.
17 file write-in candidacies in Kane County Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Seventeen people have filed to run as write-in candidates in Kane County for the April 9 consolidated elections. Two more people have joined the Batavia 7th Ward race as write-in candidates, and another person has joined the Geneva Township clerk race.
New eatery, kids’ clothing store open in Algonquin Commons Jan 28, 2013 12:00 AM
The New Year is bringing with it changes at the Algonquin Commons shopping center along the Randall Road corridor. There are several new businesses coming to the outdoor mall — which already has more than 70 businesses — while an old favorite is closing.
Limiting student debt a priority at Waubonsee Jan 14, 2013 12:00 AM
The Institute for College Access and Success' Project on Student Debt reports that in 2011 four-year college graduates averaged more than $26,000 in student debt. Educational and financial experts are deeply concerned about the amount of debt students are incurring to complete bachelor's degrees.
Elgin CC to host ISCC Tip-Off Classic Jan 11, 2013 12:00 AM
The Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference men’s and women’s basketball season will kick off this weekend when the conference’s eight schools converge on the Elgin Community College Events Center for the league’s second annual Tip-Off Classic.