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College of DuPage Offers New Landscape Contracting and Management Degree

Sep 27, 2016 5:13 PM - The new Landscape Contracting and Management degree at College of DuPage will prepare graduates to design, implement and maintain landscape projects in horticulture-related careers. Recently approved by the Illinois Community College Board, the 71-credit hour program will give students the skills to design and construct landscapes, estimate and bid projects, understand plant health care, and manage ground maintenance. The program incorporates hands-on training using the most advanced equipment and components available in the industry, said Brian Clement, instructor in the Horticulture program.
College of DuPage Student Enjoys Summer Chemistry Internship in Croatia

Sep 27, 2016 5:14 PM - College of DuPage student Marco Hartnett gained valuable experience working in his own lab space during a summer chemistry internship at the University of Split in Croatia. The Naperville resident, who is pursuing a career in chemical engineering, conducted research on the crystallization process in the University's Chemistry and Technology department. In addition to manning his own lab, Hartnett worked with an assistant who provided an extra set of hands.
COD Students Creating Culinary Delights for Lunch, Dinner and the Market

Sep 27, 2016 5:15 PM - College of DuPage students are serving up culinary creations this fall in Waterleaf and the Culinary Market. The student-run Waterleaf serves fresh regional American cuisine prepared by students in the Culinary & Pastry Arts and Service classes. Lunch seatings are at 11:15, 11:30 and 11:45 a.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, Sept. 8 to Dec. 2. Featured fare this fall is California, Sept. 8 to 23; New England, Sept. 29 to Oct. 14; Central Farmlands, Oct. 20 to Nov. 4; and Mid-Atlantic, Nov. 10 to Dec. 2. The cost is $17 for lunch, and menus can be viewed here.
Record Crowds Enjoy Food, Fitness and Music at 2016 COD Food Truck Rally/Sunset 5K

Sep 27, 2016 5:16 PM - An estimated 3,500 guests flocked to the College of DuPage Glen Ellyn campus, 425 Fawell Blvd., to sample fare from local food truck vendors and raise funds for the COD Fuel Pantry at the 2016 Food Truck Rally and Sunset 5K. Click here for more images and a video from the event. Held Sept. 17, the Food Truck Rally & Sunset 5K featured tasty treats from 15 vendors, including COD's Culinary program, kids games, "touch-a-truck" and ice sculpting before runners took to COD's grounds for a scenic sunset 5K. Local favorite Tributosaurus closed out the evening, channeling the enigmatic David Bowie in a performance at the McAninch Art Center's Lakeside Pavilion. (Press Photography Network/ Special to College of DuPage)
Workshop on "The Wisdom Way of Knowing" in Lisle October 15
William Redfield
Sep 26, 2016 5:20 PM - The following article was written by the Rev. William Redfield, an ordained Episcopal priest and a licensed clinical social worker, who will be presenting a workshop called "The Wisdom Way of Knowing" on Saturday October 15 in Lisle. It's part of the fifth annual One-Day Centering Prayer Workshop at Benedictine University, offered by Contemplative Outreach - Chicago. I addition to Fr. Redfield's session, this year's Fall Workshop will offer in-depth introductory sessions on Centering Prayer, along with a range of other thought-provoking topics for attendees to choose from. Complete information about the Workshop is available at http://centeringprayerchicago.org/events/annual-fall-one-day-workshop-3, or contact Alan Krema, alkrema@gmail.com, 630-369-6624. All are welcome.
COD to Host Natural Resources Symposium Oct. 27

Sep 23, 2016 5:26 PM - College of DuPage will host a free Natural Resources Symposium from 8 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Oct. 27, in the Student Services Center, Room 3245, on the College's Glen Ellyn campus, 425 Fawell Blvd. This event is free and open to the public.
COD to Host Energy Film Festival

Sep 23, 2016 6:33 PM - College of DuPage will host a series of three free film screenings focused on energy this fall. All screenings will be shown in the Health and Science Center, Room 1234, on the College's Glen Ellyn campus, 425 Fawell Blvd. These screenings are free and open to the public.
Chef paired dinner with local winery
Christina Anderson-Heller
Sep 22, 2016 5:14 PM - Lynfred Winery of Roselle, Illinois has paired up with Allgauer's Hilton/Lisle for an autumnal winemaker dinner on Thursday October 20, 2016 at 6pm. What makes this dinner a little different is that Lynfred winemakers, Andres Basso and Rodrigo Gonzalez, first choose the wines and Allgauer's chef, Nick Landeweer, creates a menu specially crafted to bring out the best flavors in the wine, something only the best chefs can truly master. Join us for this extraordinary evening at the Hilton/Lisle. *Sparkling Wine, Brut
Bloomingdale Library & Bloomingdale Park District Host Month-Long Scavenger Hunt
Courtney Cosgriff
Sep 21, 2016 5:02 PM - Bloomingdale Public Library and the Bloomingdale Park District are teaming up for a month-long, town-wide scavenger hunt. The scavenger hunt, called Read (and Hunt) for the Fun of It!, is a part of Teen Read Week, but will last the entire month of October. The scavenger hunt will consist of 50 various challenges. Challenges range from attending a library program to taking a picture at a specific spot around town. Teen participants will have the chance to win several prizes, including OwlCrate YA book boxes and a Kindle Fire, with additional opportunities to win other prizes along the way. The more challenges they complete, the greater the chance to win. Teens can sign-up and log their process at http://bit.ly/bloomingdaleteenhunt. For more information contact Liz at liz
Female Volunteers Needed for Free Ultrasounds at College of DuPage

Sep 20, 2016 5:07 PM - The Diagnostic Medical Imaging Sonography program at College of DuPage is seeking pregnant and non-pregnant volunteers to participate in free afternoon scanning sessions this fall. Volunteer appointments are available at 3, 3:30 and 4 p.m. on Wednesdays through Dec. 7 (except Nov. 23 due to Thanksgiving break), and three openings are available for each time period. Pregnant volunteers can be in any stage, while non-pregnant female volunteers are needed for scans of pelvic anatomy, such as the uterus and ovaries.

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