Gillian O’Donnell, of New Lenox, is a member of Illinois Wesleyan University’s Collegiate Choir, which will make several appearances in Illinois during the spring concert tour. O’Donnell, a junior vocal performance major at Illinois Wesleyan, is a graduate of Lincoln-Way West High School. The IWU Collegiate choir tour local itinerary includes a concert on March […]
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Graduations More than 1,750 students received degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison during a commencement ceremony at the Kohl Center on December 18. Among the graduates was New Lenox resident Cameron Erdman, who was awarded a Bachelor of Arts, Political Science. Dean’s/President’s/Chancellor’s List Justin Brown, of New Lenox, was named to the Dean’s List for […]
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JJC Culinary Professor Earns Master Pastry Chef Certification
Joliet Junior College award-winning culinary professor Andy Chlebana has added one more accolade to his resume. Chlebana now is an American Culinary Federation Certified Master Pastry Chef (CMPC). This title is the lone American master pastry chef certification recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor. The culinary arts professor is now one of 15 Certified […]
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Graduations Suzzie Bambule, of Manhattan, was among the students from Miami University in Oxford Ohio, who received degrees during the fall commencement on December 9. Bambule graduated with a Master of Arts degree, majoring in Biology. Dean’s/President’s Lists New Lenox resident Calvin Boss, a Data Science major at Grove City College in Pennsylvania, has been […]
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CAIC Awards Manufacturing-Related Careers Grant to KCC
At Kankakee Community College, there are 82 students currently taking advantage of a grant program designed to get unemployed and underemployed people into manufacturing-related careers. The One Workforce grant program covers tuition, textbooks, fees, hand tools, materials, and personal protective equipment for students enrolled in programs, which can lead to employment in a field related […]
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More than 500 current University of Iowa students, including Tallen Lawrence and Megan Minday of New Lenox, participated in the 29th annual student-led Dance Marathon, generating more than $1.1 million for the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. Since its inception, Dance Marathon has generated more than $34 million. Dean’s/President’s/Honors Lists In recognition of […]
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GSU: The Knowledge Exchange
The Potpourri Lecture Series, through the Park Forest Library, offers stimulating and thought-provoking as well as entertaining programming. This Thursday, February 16, at 10:30 a.m., the presentation will be “Reflecting on 40 Years of Employment at Village of Park Forest,” with Chuck Sabey. The Zoom link is found at https://www.pfpl.org/events/virtual-potpourri-lectures-5 Please call the library at […]
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Veterans’ Vocational Workshops at KCC
The Veterans Resource Center at Kankakee Community College will host vocational counselors from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on several upcoming Wednesdays. Veterans are invited to stop by the Veteran’s Center on the third Wednesday each month, February through July. Vocational counselors can provide resume feedback, give practice interviewing, provide information about local job […]
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Explore KCC Day Scheduled for Prospective Students
Prospective students will learn about Kankakee Community College during an Explore KCC Day on Monday, February 20, from noon to 2 p.m. Explore KCC Day offers information on KCC options, including specific details for those who already have a program in mind. There also will be tours of various academic spaces, plus information about support […]
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KCC celebrates Career, Technical Education Month
February is a special month for Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at Illinois community colleges. Kankakee Community College is among those celebrating the role of community colleges in preparing students for in-demand jobs through CTE programs. These programs offer hands-on training and real-world experience in industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, and technology. According to […]