College of DuPage Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Celebration with Concert, Fireworks
College of DuPage officially launched its 50th anniversary year Aug. 26 with a free concert by Chicago tribute band Brass Transit and a fireworks display at the McAninch Art Center's Lakeside Pavilion at the Glen Ellyn campus, 425 Fawell Blvd. Click here for more photos from the event. Click here to view a video from the concert.
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 28,000 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.
To celebrate its 50th anniversary and its continued service to the residents of District 502, greater DuPage County and beyond, the College will host several on- and off-campus events to highlight the institution's robust history and continued service to students and District 502 residents over the past half-century. Featured events throughout the upcoming year 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.
In addition, the College is celebrating the McAninch Arts Center's 30th anniversary, WDCB's 40th anniversary, and the COD Foundation's 50th anniversary. (Press Photography Network/ Special to College of DuPage)