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COD paves new way to earn bachelor's degreeMay 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Nine students will walk across the stage Sunday at Lewis University's commencement ceremony to receive bachelor's degrees in criminal justice. Yet, these students never took classes at the school's campus in Romeoville. Through a so-called 3+1 program partnership between Lewis and College of DuPage, the students earned their four-year degrees from Lewis by taking all their classes at COD's campus in Glen Ellyn.
DuPage adjunct professors get contract extension, raises May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Adjunct professors at the College of DuPage are set to receive salary increases as part of a two-year contract extension approved Thursday by the college’s board of trustees. College officials offered the contract extension to adjuncts as a package along with a plan to create a new “lecturer” position that would allow some adjuncts to receive health care benefits under the new federal health care law.
Camps Combine Outdoor Experiences with Girls’ Modern Interests May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Golf lessons, astronomy, art and sailing among the fun activities offered at local Girl Scout camps
Benet Redwings finish season 10-2May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
The boys frosh/soph lacrosse team finished their season with a win over Marion Catholic. The final 12-2.
Charities unite to bring physical education to youth organizations in Latin AmericaMay 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Local Charity Gear For Goals partners with Willow Creek Community Church to provide baseball equipment to youth organizations in the Dominican Republic
Advocate Good Shepherd Breast Center Receives Accreditation from NAPBCMay 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital is proud to announce that its Breast Center has earned a full, three-year accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a prestigious program administered by the American College of Surgeons.
College of DuPage Celebrates 46th Commencement May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
College of DuPage Outstanding Graduates Alexis Reisch of Bolingbrook and Meghan Thome of Naperville encouraged their fellow graduates to find their motivation and never give up during the College’s 46th annual Commencement.
Alexis Reisch of Bolingbrook and Meghan Thome of Naperville are the 2013 Outstanding Graduates at College of DuPage. May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
A graduate of Lyons Township High School, Reisch earned an Associate in Science degree and is transferring to the University of Illinois-Chicago. Thome is a former educator who returned to school and earned an Associate in Applied Science degree in Graphic Design.
Local Lions donate $1,600 to help two needy seniors May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Lions Club of Burr Ridge-Hinsdale-Oak Brook continued their sponsorship of the Humanitarian Service Project’s (HSP) Senior Citizen Project (SCP) recently by donating $1,600.
neXt gallery Celebrates Ēkwabet’s 25th Birthday Announces ArtistsMay 15, 2013 12:00 AM
The neXt gallery Celebrates Ēkwabet’s 25th Birthday announces the invited Native American Artists and the juried local artists whose work will be in the gallery, the latest in the series of Pop-Up Art Galleries being produced and sponsored by the St Charles Arts Council, its volunteers, and sponsors.
Teen Talent Show auditions happening in June May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
The Aurora Public Library's Fifth Annual Teen Talent Show and Competition is looking for performers. Three audition dates have been set and the final competition is on Aug. 10.
Benet records another winMay 15, 2013 12:00 AM
The Redwings frosh/soph boys lacrosse team defeat Neuqua Valley 10-4.
Students Light Up the Runway During Fashion ShowMay 14, 2013 12:00 AM
A model shows off a wedding dress created by Anna Loosli (Carol Stream) during “Sketches,” the annual College of DuPage Fashion Show
Outstanding Divisional Faculty Members for 2012-2013May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Eighteen faculty members at College of DuPage have been recognized as the 2012-2013 Outstanding Divisional Faculty Members at College of DuPage. The faculty were selected for their excellence in teaching, service to the College, scholarly activities, community service and advising skills. Each will receive a monetary award from the College of DuPage Foundation.
Music Workshop for Early Childhood Educators and Camp CounselorsMay 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Miss Carole of Macaroni Soup has songs for Summer Camp and Summer School!
COD Celebrates Student Academic ExcellenceMay 14, 2013 12:00 AM
COD Celebrates Student Academic Excellence Brooke Cheser of Roselle is recognized as a Presidential Scholar during the recent “Celebration of Academic Excellence” recognizing the 2012-2013 Honors and Presidential Scholars.
Benet Redwings Boys lacrosse wins againMay 14, 2013 12:00 AM
The Redwing's frosh/soph Boys Lacrosse team claims a 7-4 victory over Glenbrook North Monday.
COD Completes First EMT/Nursing Pediatric Emergency SimulationMay 14, 2013 12:00 AM
The frantic cries of a mother whose 6-year-old son "Tommy" fell from a two-story window started the first-ever pediatric emergency simulation between the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Nursing program students at College of DuPage. Click here for photos and a video from this event.
College of DuPage and DuPage County Senior Services to Host ‘Age Well DuPage’ May 19May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
The College of DuPage Continuing Education department has partnered with DuPage County Senior Services to host “Age Well DuPage: Renew; Recharge; Reinvent” from 1 to 4 p.m., on Sunday, May 19, in the Student Resource Center, Room 2000, on the College’s main campus, 425 Fawell Blvd
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