Naperville Center celebrates 20th with March 19 open house
College of DuPage's Naperville Regional Center will celebrate its 20th anniversary with an Open House on Saturday, March 19.
The event will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the center, located at 1223 Rickert Drive. A variety of activities will take place during the afternoon:
Information sessions on the Adult Fast Track program, Admissions, Financial Aid, choosing a major, Learning Commons/placement testing, and how to start at COD
Students sharing their success stories
A hands-on project led by Elizabeth Britt from COD's Horticulture program that attendees can take home
Complimentary salon services provided by the Cosmetology program students
Information tables on a variety of COD programs, including Hospitality Administration and the new Culinary & Hospitality Center
Music provided by students COD's Guitar Ensemble
Free refreshments and door prizes
“We are so happy to be a part of Naperville and have enjoyed its support for 20 years,” said Shawn Maisch, Naperville Regional Center supervisor. “While this event is a way to celebrate our anniversary, it's also an opportunity to invite people who have not been here before to stop by and learn more about what we offer.”
The Naperville Regional Center opened in 1991 to serve the academic and community needs of the southwestern region of Community College District 502. The 20,000-square-foot Naperville Center contains two levels and is home to the Cosmetology program and the Learning Commons. Approximately 80 classes are held at the center per semester in addition to flexible learning courses offered through the Learning Commons. Classes include general education and Continuing Education courses.
For more information, call (630) 942-4700. To see what's being offered at the Naperville Regional Center this summer, visit: myaccess.cod.edu.