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Bill Pelz Global Speaker Series explores international relations in the Biden Era
This webinar, titled “Seismic Shift or Status Quo? U.S. International Relations and Immigration in the Biden Era,” will take a critical look at the first movement on international relations in the new Biden administration.
ECC’s Vobornik Wins National State Advocate for Adult Education Fellowship
Elgin Community College Adjunct Faculty in Adult Education, Erin Vobornik, MA, has been named an inaugural Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) State Advocate for Adult Education Fellow for 2021.
ECC stands with the Asian American Pacific Islander community; condemns acts of violence and racism in all forms
We were deeply saddened once again at Elgin Community College last week, as we discussed the most recent incident. ECC is unequivocally steadfast in condemning all acts of violence, hatred, and racism.
ECC hosts April Apprentice and Career Fairs
Elgin Community College's Office of Strategic Partnerships and Experiential Learning will host a virtual Apprentice Fair on Thursday, April 8, from 12 – 2 p.m., followed by a career fair on Friday, April 9. Both fairs are free and open to the public.
ECC Professor Receives Inaugural Elevating Equity Grant
Antonio Ramirez, assistant professor of history and political science at Elgin Community College, was awarded an inaugural Elevating Equity Grant from the Grand Victoria Foundation for his Chicagolandia: Oral Histories of Chicago's Latinx Suburbs project.
Community invited to ‘Experience ECC’ on April 7
District 509 community members interested in attending or learning more about Elgin Community College programs are invited to Experience ECC on Wednesday, April 7.
ECC’s Michelle Kershner receives Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty Award
Michelle Kershner, MEd, professor of mathematics, is a 2021 recipient of the American Association of Community Colleges’ (AACC) Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty award. One of only 23 recipients nation-wide, the award is recognition for faculty members making a difference in the community college classroom.
#MakeArtAlways Spring Virtual Series at ECC
The #MakeArtAlways virtual series continues this spring with the first event on Friday, Feb. 1, 2021.
Featured Stories
Timothy Kaar and Robert Russ receive 2021 Orrin G. Thompson Teaching Excellence Award
Timothy Kaar, MFA, professor of graphic design, and Robert Russ, MA, business unit adjunct faculty, were recently recognized with the 2021 Orrin G. Thompson Teaching Excellence Award from Elgin Community College. Kaar received the full-time faculty award and Russ received the part-time faculty award.
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Lori Clark has PRIDE in helping students
Lori Clark, a newly minted EdD, is beginning her seventeenth year of teaching English at Elgin Community College.
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You Have Bright Future Ahead at Elgin Community College
At ECC, we see you! We hear you! We recognize how much you have to overcome to go to school and we are able to meet you where you are at this point in time. Our purpose is to provide hope to our community through access to education.
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