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Veterans Day Celebrations in DeKalb County

By Gracie Mott · Comments (1) · Thursday, November 10th, 2011

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In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…” Read More...

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Judays receive KC Roberts Award

By Gracie Mott · Comments (0) · Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

David and Suzanne Juday, Sycamore, were named the recipients of the Kishwaukee College Board of Trustees’ 2011 John C. Roberts Community Service Award. John Roberts, one of the founders of Kishwaukee College, valued service and he worked tirelessly, not just for the College, but throughout the community. The John C. Roberts Community Service Award was established in 2009 in his memory to recognize and honor other community members who live their lives according to these same ideals.

David and Suzanne Juday were selected for their dedication to helping many organizations in the local community but particularly for their commitment to Kishwaukee College. The Judays were the co- chairs of the successful Friends of Kishwaukee College referendum campaign in the summer and fall of 2010. Mrs. Linda Mason, in bestowing the Roberts Award to the Judays at the Kishwaukee College Commencement ceremonies on May 14, stated, “Their belief in the mission of Kishwaukee College to offer opportunities to all residents in the district and their tireless efforts to secure that mission for future generations, demonstrates a sense of community service that is most deserving of the John C. Roberts Award.” Pictured at Kishwaukee College are, L to R, Dr. Thomas L. Choice, President of Kishwaukee College; Suzanne Juday, holding the John C. Roberts Community Service Award, and David Juday. Read More...

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Waterman Lions Club makes donation to KC

By Gracie Mott · Comments (0) · Friday, May 6th, 2011

The Assistive Resources Center (ARC) of Kishwaukee College received a $500 donation from the Lions Club of Waterman for use towards activities and equipment to support Kishwaukee College students who are visually or hearing impaired.

The Assistive Resources Center provides a variety of academic and personal assistance and support to students who face a wide range of physical and learning challenges with the goal of enhancing opportunities for academic success. The Lions Club of Waterman is dedicated to the overriding vision of Lions Clubs International of providing assistance to those with visual or hearing impairments. The donation to Kishwaukee College follows the commitment of the Waterman chapter to focus assistance on the local area. Upcoming local events for the Waterman Lions Club include a Tractor Show and Pull on July 16 beginning at 10:00 a.m. in Lions Park in Waterman. Read More...

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Employment & Training Expo

By Gracie Mott · Comments (0) · Monday, April 18th, 2011

The Employment Resources Center (ERC) at Kishwaukee College will be hosting a Training and Employment Expo on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 from 5 – 8:00p.m. and Thursday, April 21, 2011 from 9:00a.m. – noon in the Kishwaukee College Conference Center, Room A-273.  Michelle Pease, Coordinator of the ERC, stated, “This is a great opportunity to assist members of our community who are looking for work, looking for new opportunities, or looking for options as the current economy poses some challenges.”

The Training and Employment Expo will feature several area employers which have positions available, similar to the “Employment Fair” that the College has hosted in the past. The Training and Employment Expo, however, focuses on being a one-stop resource for anyone who is struggling with employment—or lack of employment.  Pease explained, “We want community residents to know that, if they have questions, they can get them answered at the Expo.  Many people are facing tough times at their current job and may be on the brink of job loss. We will have the resources they need to know about to help smooth things out.” Read More...

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KC holds Open House for prospective students Monday

By Gracie Mott · Comments (0) · Sunday, February 20th, 2011

Kishwaukee College will be holding an Open House this Monday, February 21st from 9am – 1pm in the Kishwaukee College Conference Center, with check in beginning at 8:30am. The Open House is titled Kishwaukee College: Real Opportunity—Discover Yours! and will feature several sessions geared toward students who are currently making their post-high school education plans. The information is just as relevant to any young adult who is looking at Kishwaukee as a college option.

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KC GED Express: Expanding Life’s Options

By Gracie Mott · Comments (1) · Monday, November 15th, 2010

Pictured at the October GED Express class at Kishwaukee College are, L to R, students Andrew Clark, Eli Dawson, Doris Anderson, and instructor Julie Male.

In Julie Male’s GED Express class in October at Kishwaukee College, the students represented a cross section of what happens in high schools across the country, resulting in students’ dropping out—bored with school, falling in with the wrong crowd, illness and then falling behind in school work. As a teenager, the only reasonable thing to do often seems to be drop out of school. A few years later, what seemed the only thing to do becomes the one action that narrows any options the student may have for the future. That is where GED Express comes in. Read More...

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KC annual College Night this Wednesday

By Gracie Mott · Comments (0) · Sunday, October 31st, 2010

Kishwaukee College is hosting its annual College Night on Wednesday, November 3, from 6:30 – 8pm in the College gymnasium with a special presentation on financing a college education at 6pm in Jenkins Auditorium.

Each year, the college partners with area high schools to host this opportunity to give prospective students a chance to comparison shop post-high school programs, colleges, and universities while gathering information on academic programs, admissions requirements, and financial aid for several schools at once. At this year’s event, representatives from over 60 institutions, including colleges, universities, military programs, and trade schools, will be on hand to provide informational materials, applications, and answer questions. College shoppers will have access to representatives from Illinois schools as well as several out-of-state institutions from Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The event is also recommended for Kishwaukee College students who are preparing to transfer to a four-year university. Read More...

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