ECC welcomes students back
Elgin Community College celebrates the beginning of the fall semester with a variety of activities designed to welcome new and returning students.
ECC faculty and staff will provide refreshments to students attending their first weeks of classes from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Aug. 24-Sept. 3 in the Student Resource Center hallway on the ECC Main Campus, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Refreshments also are served to evening students in the SRC hallways at 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Aug. 31-Sept. 3.
All events are free and open to the public unless noted. For more information, call the Student Life Office at (847) 214-7370.
Caricature Artist: Have an artist create a custom sketch right on the spot from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24 in SRC hallway, main campus
Animal Magic: An exotic collection of animals and reptiles are on display from 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Aug. 24 in SRC Jobe Lounge, main campus
Face Painting: Get your face painted like your favorite jungle animal from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25 in SRC hallway, main campus.
Dance Performance: See an entertaining performance from the Spartan Sweethearts dance team at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25 at SRC Jobe Lounge, main campus
Robin's Dog Stars: Celebrate National Dog Day with an array of tricks from two talented pooches at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26 in SRC Jobe Lounge, main campus.
Wild About Animals: The jungle springs to life when meeting some of the world's most exciting and fascinating animals at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 27 in SRC Jobe Lounge, main campus.
Balloon Artist Holly Nagel: Take home your favorite animals made from balloons, from 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Aug. 31 in SRC hallways, main campus.
"The Lion King" Movie: Enjoy free cotton candy, popcorn and other treats during this popular animated film at 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31 at Advanced Technology Center Auditorium, main campus.
A Jungle Moment: Capture your jungle moment with a free photo from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1 in SRC hallway, main campus.
"Tarzan" Movie: Enjoy free popcorn during this popular animated film at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1 in Advanced Technology Center Auditorium, main campus.
The Largest African Empire Revealed: Experience the music, dance and stories of the largest empire in history from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Sept. 2 in SRC Jobe Lounge, main campus.
"Jumanji" Movie: Enjoy free popcorn during this popular film at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2 at Advanced Technology Center Auditorium, main campus.
"Anaconda" movie: Enjoy free popcorn during this popular film at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3 at Advanced Technology Center Auditorium, main campus.
Involvement Expo: Learn about the various student clubs and organizations on campus at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 outside Student Resource Center near Lake Spartan, main campus.