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ECC Black Lives Matter series concludes July 9 with discussion on implicit bias and microaggressions
Jul 6, 2020 12:04 PM - On Thursday, July 9, Elgin Community College's Multicultural and Global Initiatives Committee wraps up its "Black Lives Matter" series with the discussion "Part III, 'I'm NOT Racist,' But Is Being 'Not Racist' Enough?," continuing the conversation about becoming anti-racist. -
ECC offers virtual admissions presentations
Jul 1, 2020 5:39 PM - Elgin Community College offers multiple opportunities for prospective students to visit campus, meet with a recruiter, and learn more about their options at the college. -
ECC session features allies and discussions on how to become anti-racist
Jun 19, 2020 12:15 PM - Elgin Community College's Multicultural and Global Initiatives Committee (MAGIC) presents part two of its new series, "Black Lives Matter," at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 25. MAGIC's first program in this series centered on "Policing in the U.S." and included participants from the Elgin Police Department, ECC Police Department, Illinois State Police, Association of Black Law Enforcement (ABLE) -- Illinois Chapter and others in the community sharing their views on experiencing pain and trauma, serving in law enforcement and making changes that will impact systemic racism. A link to this first Zoom session is posted online at www.facebook.com/ElginCommunityCollege/. -
Elgin Sports Hall of Fame Foundation announces scholarship winners
Jun 16, 2020 5:10 PM - The Elgin Sports Hall of Fame Foundation has announced its 2020 scholarship recipients. The ESHOF board has awarded $1,700 scholarships to 30 student athletes who either go to school in Elgin or live in Elgin and attend school elsewhere. -
ECC's Kids' College offering popular classes online this summer
Jun 12, 2020 11:25 AM - Elgin Community College's summer Kids' College has moved many of its most popular courses online. Registration is now open for a variety of classes including art, coding, graphic design, and more. -
ECC students, community discuss policing in the U.S.
Jun 10, 2020 8:00 PM - Elgin Community College's new series of Black Lives Matter conversations, which kicked off Wednesday, was prompted by the May 25 murder of George Floyd -- an unarmed black man choked by a Minneapolis police officer -- and subsequent protests and riots across the country. -
Peaceful march from ECC to Elgin Police Department
Jun 4, 2020 10:46 PM - Hundreds gathered at Elgin Community College Thursday afternoon to join a peaceful march for George Floyd, protesting police brutality and the unlawful killing of unarmed black men and women. -
Emina Derkovic: ECC provided a sense of belonging
Jun 8, 2020 1:00 AM - I have spent four years at Elgin Community College, and every step has been an adventure. As an international student from Bosnia and Herzegovina, I started in the intensive English program at ECC, moved onto to complete my Associate of Arts, and now I am completing an Associate of Applied Science in Radiography. -
Brooke Bohlin: I'm graduating from ECC debt-free and getting a full ride to Roosevelt University
Jun 10, 2020 1:00 AM - I began my first semester at Elgin Community College in 2018 with reluctance as I wished my classmates and friends good luck at the universities they would be attending. I received endless inquiries as to why I would short myself and 'just' go to community college. I soon made plenty of friends and found the professors to be welcoming and passionate about the students, and not just about their education. At the end of my first year, I became an officer for Phi Theta Kappa. I gained even more connections with students, faculty, and staff. Through conferences with PTK, I was also able to meet other like-minded individuals from other community colleges. My social network grew immensely. This growing circle impacted my mental health and confidence tremendously. -
Seth Brophy: ECC gave me more opportunities than a four-year school
Jun 10, 2020 1:00 AM - When I graduated from high school, I was unsure about how I was going to further my education. At first, I was skeptical about Elgin Community College, but it turned out to be the best option for me. As I reflect on my two years here, I've come to realize that ECC has given me more opportunities than a four-year institution could. I quickly joined the honor society, Phi Theta Kappa, and took on the role of chair for the Spartan Food Pantry. PTK opened the door to so many like-minded people who pushed me the best version I could be. On top of that, they ended up being my closest friends.
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