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College of DuPage renames performance hall after Belushi brothersMar 9, 2014 12:00 AM
The performance hall at the newly built McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage will be named after alumni John and Jim Belushi. The announcement was made by COD President Robert L. Breuder at a benefit Saturday night for the new arts center after a performance by Jim Belushi and The Chicago Board of Comedy.
Editorial: COD trustees wrong on mileage reimbursementFeb 28, 2014 12:00 AM
A Daily Herald editorial slams the practice of two College of DuPage elected trustees requesting mileage reimbursement to get to the school.
College of DuPage increases tuition, feesFeb 27, 2014 12:00 AM
Tuition and fees will climb this fall at College of DuPage as officials work to address a projected gap between revenues and expenses. Board members at the Glen Ellyn-based community college recently voted to raise the cost of tuition by $4 per credit hour, to a total of $144 for in-district students. That amount includes fees.
COD trustees reimbursed for driving to meetingsFeb 26, 2014 12:00 AM
Two College of DuPage trustees combined to charge taxpayers more than $1,500 over the past two years to drive to the Glen Ellyn campus and back to their Naperville homes. Some trustees defend the practice, but government watchdog groups and even some of their fellow trustees question it.
Talent on display at Elmhurst College Jazz FestFeb 23, 2014 12:00 AM
Collegiate musicians from across the Midwest helped bring a close to Elmhurst College’s 47th annual Jazz Festival on Sunday at the school’s Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel. About 2,000 jazz lovers attended the final performances of the prestigious, four-day festival which featured high school and college level jazz bands, as well as professional musicians, including a sold-out performance Friday by the Legendary Count Basie Orchestra.
Jim Belushi helps reopen renovated COD venue with improv show, benefitFeb 19, 2014 12:00 AM
MAC Madness 2014 will feature Jim Belushi and the Chicago Board of Comedy during a fundraising event to celebrate the programs of the newly renovated McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn. The slate of entertainment Saturday, March 8, will include a reception, Belushi’s improv show, a post-performance celebration and a late show.
Healthy COD stops HarperFeb 12, 2014 12:00 AM
Entering Wednesday night’s contest in Palatine, the Harper College men’s basketball team had not lost a conference game at home. That changed, however, as rival College of DuPage prevailed 83-78 in North Central Community College Conference play.
Keb’ Mo’ goes acoustic for DuPage concertFeb 7, 2014 12:00 AM
A lot can change in 20 years, but inspiration still comes easy for Kevin Moore. “I love music and I love life and I love telling stories,” the Grammy-winning bluesman, better known as Keb’ Mo’, said in a recent interview. Moore’s performance Saturday at College of DuPage catches the renowned singer-songwriter in a reflective mood. This year marks the 20th anniversary of his self-titled debut under the nickname Keb’ Mo’ — a critically acclaimed album that started him on a path to become one of today’s most respected roots musicians.
Cleve Carney Art Gallery opening at College of DuPageFeb 5, 2014 12:00 AM
Visitors can get a sneak peek Thursday of the new Cleve Carney Art Gallery at the McAninch Arts Center on the College of DuPage's Glen Ellyn campus. The 1,850-square-foot gallery is part of the 14-month, $35 million MAC renovation and opens its doors from noon until 2 p.m. for a preview of its inaugural exhibition, “Selection of Artworks from the Cleve Carney Collection.”
COD names permanent MAC director Jan 24, 2014 12:00 AM
Diana Martinez, once the director of Aurora’s Paramount Theatre and since September the interim director of College of DuPage’s McAninch Arts Center, has been named the MAC’s permanent director. The announcement concludes a national search conducted over the past five months led by Daniel E. Lloyd, COD’s dean of liberal arts.
Future of art at College of DuPage still in limboJan 24, 2014 12:00 AM
A 40-by-12 foot ceramic mural that once adorned the wall of College of DuPage's Physical Education Building continues to come up in discussion there — even when it's not scheduled for debate. At Thursday's board meeting Trustee Nancy Svoboda questioned why discussion of the mural's future was not on the agenda.
COD aiming to promote recruitment, retention of black students Jan 23, 2014 12:00 AM
The College of DuPage is launching an initiative officials say is specifically aimed at boosting enrollment, academic success and retention of black students. The announcement came as President Obama on Thursday kicks off a national campaign to encourage more low-income students to attend college.
Mario Tricoci shares business tips at College of DuPage Jan 21, 2014 12:00 AM
In the world of business, salon owner and entrepreneur Mario Tricoci says, it almost always pays to make your own breaks. “The opportunity you get is the opportunity you make,” Tricoci said Tuesday during an appearance at the College of DuPage, where he discussed his career in the beauty industry and the challenges he overcame to build his brand and reputation.
Four suburban women charged in student loan scam Jan 17, 2014 12:00 AM
Four women are facing student loan and identity theft charges following an investigation by College of DuPage, Illinois Attorney General and the U.S. Secret Service. The four are accused of co-opting strangers' identities to steal more than $100,000 in financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education.
Suburban buildings among those honored for best design Jan 9, 2014 12:00 AM
The Hanover Park Police Department, Schaumburg Township Library District and the College of DuPage were among the honorees when the American Institute of Architects Northeast Illinois Chapter handed out its 2013 Excellence in Design and Merit in Design awards. In all, 10 projects out of 59 entries submitted from across the region received awards.
Curtain comes down on COD's Buffalo Theatre Ensemble — for now Dec 13, 2013 12:00 AM
As the College of DuPage prepares to unveil its renovated McAninch Arts Center later this month, a staple of entertainment at the college for 27 years is shutting down the rest of its season. The Buffalo Theatre Ensemble, a professional theatre in residence at the college's Glen Ellyn campus since 1987, has canceled the last two shows of its season as it explores a more sustainable funding model with the college.
Health care panel discusses consequences of Obamacare Dec 7, 2013 12:00 AM
A few dozen people turned out Saturday afternoon to share their concerns with the health care overhaul known as Obamacare and find out what the future might hold for them in terms of insurance costs and coverage. The forum was held at College of DuPage.
Group coming to Glen Ellyn to focus on insurance cancellationsDec 6, 2013 12:00 AM
A group focusing on people whose insurance has been canceled due to Affordable Care Act requirements is coming to College of DuPage’s Glen Ellyn campus. The nonprofit group called Independent Women’s Voice will launch its “My Cancellation” town-hall tour Saturday to answer questions and “give a voice” to those with canceled health insurance policies, organizers say.
College of DuPage's renovated McAninch center almost readyNov 25, 2013 12:00 AM
The finishing touches are being put on a 14-month, $35 million renovation at the College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center that marks the biggest improvement project in the facility's 25-year history. More than 1.5 million people have viewed live performances at the MAC since the “community jewel” opened in 1986, officials say, but never before has the facility undergone such a makeover.
Despite concerns, COD makes room for Chick-fil-ANov 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Despite objections from several students and concerns from some trustees, Chick-fil-A could be serving food by January on the College of DuPage’s Glen Ellyn campus. The school’s board of trustees voted 4-3 to approve a contract amendment that includes it. “While those issues were raised, we were left with the idea that Sodexo had values that were the same as COD," a VP said.