Dr. Christine Sobek
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Waubonsee knows an educated society benefits the communityOct 08, 2019 8:39 am - I often talk about the power of education to change lives. And I never tire of hearing, or telling, the stories of people who experience that power firsthand when they c...
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Waubonsee launches new strategic planSep 09, 2019 10:00 am - The changing seasons that come with September remind me of the quote from the Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, "change is the only constant in life." Technology, the econo...
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August brings opportunities for a fresh startAug 23, 2019 10:25 am - For those of us who work in education, August is an exciting month. It is like January when all things are new for many people. It is like the start of sports seasons wh...
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Waubonsee marks another year of contributing to communityJun 24, 2019 11:10 am - In a recent opinion column in The New York Times, David Brooks makes the case that there should be more rituals in life and in society. "Rituals often mark doorway mome...
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Waubonsee president reflects on graduating classMay 20, 2019 2:40 pm - Naturalist, photographer and writer (and native of nearby Joliet, Illinois) Edwin Way Teale wrote: "The world's favorite season is the spring. All things seem possible i...
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It's important to maintain momentum in your college journeyJan 18, 2019 11:18 am - The start of the calendar year is a natural time to start new things. Many people start the year with a list of resolutions or life enhancements that they want to accom...
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Diversity enriches community college experienceMar 16, 2018 10:41 am - For many of us, some of our most enriching relationships were made in college. The diversity of thought represented by fellow students, faculty and staff expanded our vi...
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Apply now for financial assistance at WaubonseeJan 23, 2018 1:55 pm - The turn of the page on the calendar brings with it a turning of the page in the academic year. Many college students are returning to classes for the second term of th...
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College a worthwhile investment for many reasonsNov 15, 2017 1:37 pm - Fall has finally arrived in the Fox River Valley, and with it all the trappings of the season. The leaves are changing and falling. Classes are in full swing and the stu...
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Waubonsee takes opportunities to prepare, help othersSep 29, 2017 10:26 am - September is National Preparedness Month; an opportunity to assess and improve readiness for all manner of incidents. With the recent disasters of Hurricanes Harvey and...