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Summer Hours Begin at COD on May 31
Tuesday, May 21, 2013Summer hours begin at COD on May 31.
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Waterleaf Hosts Bethel Heights Wine Dinner May 30
Monday, May 20, 2013Waterleaf will host a four-course prix fixe dinner paired with Oregon's famous Bethel Heights wines on May 30,
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Soaking Up Spring at COD
Monday, May 20, 2013Recent AFA degree graduate Jinane Chahine soaks up some spring rays near the College's south SRC waterfall.
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Alexis Reisch, Meghan Thome Outstanding Grads
Wednesday, May 15, 2013Alexis Reisch of Bolingbrook and Meghan Thome of Naperville are the 2013 Outstanding Graduates.
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Age Well DuPage Free Event at COD May 19
Tuesday, May 14, 2013Continuing Education at COD and DuPage County Senior Services will host "Age Well DuPage: Renew; Recharge; Reinvent."
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COD Celebrates 46th Commencement
Monday, May 13, 2013College of DuPage honors student achievement during the 46th annual Commencement.
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COD Celebrates Student Academic Excellence
Monday, May 13, 2013The 2012-2013 Honors and Presidential Scholars were recognized during the Celebration of Academic Excellence.
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COD Homeland Security Training Institute Cosponsors CAPS Awards Night May 16
Friday, May 10, 2013The COD Homeland Security Training Institute is cosponsoring the CAPS Awards Night in Naperville May 16.
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Johnston, Sirvatka Outstanding Advisors
Friday, May 10, 2013For their exceptional work with students, Christopher Johnston and Paul Sirvatka are COD's Outstanding Advisors.
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Outstanding Divisional Faculty Members for 2012-2013
Friday, May 10, 2013Eighteen faculty members have been recognized as the Outstanding Divisional Faculty Members at College of DuPage.
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New COD Board Seated, Officers Elected
Thursday, May 09, 2013The COD Board of Trustees bid farewell to former Chairman David Carlin, swore in trustees from the April 9 election and selected officers for the next year at the recent Organizational Board Meeting.
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Students Light Up the Runway During Fashion Show
Thursday, May 09, 2013The recent Fashion Show event featured more than 100 original designs from the College's Fashion Design students.
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College of DuPage Seeks Host Families for German Exchange Students
Wednesday, May 08, 2013College of DuPage is seeking host families for participants in the 2013-2014 Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX).
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COD Hosts Part-Time/Adjunct Faculty Open House May 18
Wednesday, May 08, 2013College of DuPage is looking for qualified adjunct and part-time instructors to teach students in the career and technical fields, general education courses and continuing education.
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Culinary Students Receive Testa Scholarships
Wednesday, May 08, 2013Patrice Meyer and Susan Argiris competed in the recent Kathy Testa Memorial Culinary Challenge.
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Clement: Outstanding Part-Time Faculty
Wednesday, May 08, 2013Brian Clement, adjunct Horticulture faculty, has been named Overall Outstanding Part-Time Faculty Member.
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May 'Images' Highlights EMT/Nursing Simulation
Tuesday, May 07, 2013Each month, Images highlights the personalities, news and curriculum of the COD campus.
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Ken Gray Outstanding Faculty Member
Monday, May 06, 2013Ken Gray, Ph.D., professor of Psychology, has been named the Overall Outstanding Faculty Member for 2012-2013.
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COD Addresses Affordable Care Act
Friday, May 03, 2013COD has reviewed requirements under the Act to address part time "adjunct" teaching faculty.
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Albert "A.J." Knopf New Student Trustee
Thursday, May 02, 2013Albert "A.J." Knopf of West Chicago will represent College of DuPage as the new 2013-2014 Student Trustee.
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Forensics Team Wins National Championship
Wednesday, May 01, 2013The COD Forensics Team won the national championship at the 2013 Phi Rho Pi Tournament.
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BTE Presents 'Trumbo' May 3 to 19
Tuesday, April 30, 2013"Trumbo" sheds new light on how the famed writer took on Congress, Hollywood, and the Red Scare -- and won.
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Engineering Students Earn Prestigious Internships
Monday, April 29, 2013Five students will undertake internships at a number of firms and research facilities this summer.
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COD Student Receives Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship
Friday, April 26, 2013Abigail Escatel has received the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.
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Mother's Day Prix Fixe Menu at Waterleaf Restaurant
Friday, April 26, 2013Waterleaf restaurant invites guests to celebrate Mother's Day with an elegant prix fixe menu on Sunday, May 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Library Opens Upper Level, Closes Main Level
Friday, April 26, 2013The upper level of the College of DuPage Library reopens on April 26 as the main level closes for renovations.
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EMT/Nursing Pediatric Emergency Simulation
Thursday, April 25, 2013COD recently completed its first EMT/Nursing joint pediatric emergency simulation.
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Students Go Behind Scenes of PE Renovation
Thursday, April 25, 2013COD architecture and construction management students tour the Physical Education Center renovation project.
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COD to Host Free Seminar May 9 on Managing Personal Antique and Art Collections
Wednesday, April 24, 2013COD will host a free session on managing personal antique and art collections from on Thursday, May 9.
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Carter Carroll Excellence in History Award Winners
Wednesday, April 24, 2013Chris Dearnley is the winner of the 2013 Carter Carroll Excellence in History Award.
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'Suede' Emcees April 26 Fashion Show
Wednesday, April 24, 2013The Fashion Studies program will present the 2013 Student Fashion Show featuring 'Suede' from Project Runway on April 26.
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College of DuPage Selling Triple-A Bonds; Aaa/AAA Ratings Affirmed
Tuesday, April 23, 2013On Wednesday April 23, 2013, College of DuPage is offering for sale $84,000,000 of Triple-A rated General Obligation Community College Bonds, Series 2013A.
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Construction Management Receives ACCE Accreditation
Monday, April 22, 2013COD's Construction Management program has received accreditation from the American Council for Construction Education.
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Professional Artist, COD Student Earns Niche Award
Friday, April 19, 2013Professional artist and COD student Aleksandra Vali won grand prize in the prestigious Niche design competition.
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Made in America...'Growing Strong Business' Seminar June 4 at COD
Friday, April 19, 2013The COD Center for Entrepreneurship will host a "Made in America...Growing Strong Business" seminar on Tuesday, June 4.
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COD Names Essay Contest Winners
Wednesday, April 17, 2013This year's winners include Tiffany Brownell, Abigail Escatel and Linda Kolling .
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Cosmetology Program and Salon Great Value
Wednesday, April 17, 2013The COD Cosmetology program trains students for a successful career in the beauty industry.
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ESSAI Vol. 10 Now Published
Tuesday, April 16, 2013The 10th volume of the anthology ESSAI is now published.
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Foundation Receives Grant from Wheaton Bank and Trust
Friday, April 12, 2013The COD Foundation has received a generous grant from Wheaton Bank and Trust for the Center for Entrepreneurship.
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U.S. Bank Celebrates New Location at College of DuPage
Thursday, April 11, 2013College of DuPage and U.S. Bank officials recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the new opening of a U.S. Bank branch at the College's main campus in Glen Ellyn.
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District 502 Board of Trustees Election Results
Wednesday, April 10, 2013Joseph C. Wozniak and Katharine Hamilton were selected in the April 9 Consolidated Election to serve two open six-year terms on the COD Board of Trustees.
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Interior Design Program Creates 'Utopia'
Tuesday, April 09, 2013COD's Interior Design program and Special Spaces collaborate to redesign rooms for young cancer survivor.
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Umair Shah Named 2013 Coca-Cola Scholar
Monday, April 08, 2013As a Gold Scholar, Shah receives a $1,500 scholarship and a special medallion.
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SLEA Graduates Class of 38 Recruits
Friday, April 05, 2013The Suburban Law Enforcement Academy graduated 38 recruits representing 28 police agencies in Northern Illinois.
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Dr. Breuder Bakes
Wednesday, April 03, 2013COD President Robert L. Breuder makes pretzels alongside students during a recent visit to the CHC.
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CIT Program Recognized for Excellence by CompTIA
Tuesday, April 02, 2013The Computer and Internetworking Technologies program at COD was recently recognized by CompTIA for its excellence.
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Waterleaf Features New 'Three for $30" Prix Fixe Dinner Menu
Tuesday, April 02, 2013Waterleaf now offers a three-course prix fixe dinner menu for $30 with a choice of three appetizers, three entrees and three desserts.
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Engineering Club Competes in UIUC Robotics
Friday, March 29, 2013The COD Engineering Club represents the first-ever two-year school to compete in a prestigious robotics competition at UIUC.
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DuPage County ACT-SO Winners Advance to National Competition
Thursday, March 28, 2013Twelve students from the Regional ACT-SO competition held at COD will move forward to the 2013 national competition.
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COD, IDES Partner on New Lombard Center
Wednesday, March 27, 2013College of DuPage and the Illinois Department of Employment Security Office are partnering on a new center.
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Cold Spring Start for Track and Field
Tuesday, March 26, 2013The Chaparrals look forward to a challenging season under new Head Coach Matt Wilhite.
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Visiting Chef Series Showcases Chef Lea Linster
Tuesday, March 26, 2013Chef Linster is a gold winner of the Bocuse d'Or, the first and only female to receive this prestigious culinary award.
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COD Working to Fill the Gap Between Workers and Employers
Monday, March 25, 2013COD is working to fill the skills gap in manufacturing by training qualified candidates to fill a wide range of available jobs in this growing industry.
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COD Full-Time Faculty Average Salaries Listed in Top 2.2 Percent in Nation for All Two- and Four-Year Schools
Monday, March 25, 2013Out of 1,640 institutions listed in the NEA Advocate's annual faculty salaries report, only 37 schools, or 2.2 percent, reported average faculty salaries greater than College of DuPage.
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Jennifer Hereth 2013 Woman of Distinction
Monday, March 25, 2013The award recognizes a woman who has made significant contributions to the personal and professional advancement of women.
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Faculty Part of Award-Winning Sundance Film
Friday, March 22, 2013Margaret Byrne was honored at the Sundance Film Festival as part of the filmmaking team on "American Promise."
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COD Forensics Team Second at State Competition
Thursday, March 21, 2013The Forensics team placed second while three students took individual golds at the state tournament.
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COD Spring Plant Sale Starts May 3
Wednesday, March 20, 2013The Horticulture program at College of DuPage host a Spring Plant Sale May 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8 at the Greenhouse on the COD campus.
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COD Archaeological Field Studies Program
Wednesday, March 20, 2013COD is accepting enrollments for an archaeological field studies trip to central Europe this summer.
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COD Wins Paragon, Medallion Awards
Wednesday, March 20, 2013COD recently won five awards at the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations national conference.
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Who Wears the Shirt in this Family?
Monday, March 18, 2013With 147 "likes," student Rachel Huff and her study buddy earned the most votes in a recent COD contest.
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Robert L. Breuder National Pacesetter of the Year
Friday, March 15, 2013The award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated special leadership in marketing and public relations.
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Students Investigate Scientific Principles at Olympiad Competition
Thursday, March 14, 2013Area fifth through ninth graders competed in a number of different categories, including meteorology, food science and anatomy.
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Fashion Studies Program Moves into New Space
Wednesday, March 13, 2013The Fashion Studies program at College of DuPage has unveiled a new look in the Student Resource Center.
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Cosmetology Info Sessions in Addison, Naperville
Wednesday, March 13, 2013Cosmetology program information sessions will be held in April and May at the Naperville and Addison Regional Centers.
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COD Hosts Chicago Foodservice Event
Tuesday, March 12, 2013The event showcased culinary arts programs from the Chicago area.
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Winter Fun at COD
Tuesday, March 12, 2013Students enjoyed the winter weather following the first real snow of the season.
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U.S. Bank Opens at COD in Glen Ellyn
Monday, March 11, 2013U.S. Bank is opening a new branch on COD's Glen Ellyn campus.
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GED Testing Offers Free Second Shot
Thursday, March 07, 2013Test-takers who begin their GED test on a computer can get one free retake if they fail their first test.
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COD Hosts Aurora Community Night
Monday, March 04, 2013Governmental, educational and corporate leaders from Aurora met with College of DuPage representatives.
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COD Student Featured in People Magazine
Friday, March 01, 2013Michelle Larson was featured with her brother Tom in People magazine for their combined 270 pound weight loss.
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COD Transfers Perform as Well as Native UIUC Students
Friday, March 01, 2013Students who start at COD and transfer to the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) perform as well as native students.
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Bill Daley Visits College of DuPage
Thursday, February 28, 2013The former White House Chief of Staff discussed the economy and the global community.
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COD Students Attend Women in Physics Conference
Wednesday, February 27, 2013Alyssa Bowes and Jaime Bryant were the only two community college students to attend the conference.
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Pregnant Volunteers Needed for Free Ultrasounds
Wednesday, February 27, 2013The Sonography program seeks pregnant volunteers to participate in free evening scanning sessions.
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Theater Program Students Build Successful Careers
Wednesday, February 27, 2013Former COD theater alums have found success in a variety of roles and venues locally and nationwide.
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Graduate Credits COD With Current Success
Thursday, February 21, 2013Tara Cachur Molnar said she didn't truly thrive in an educational setting until enrolling at COD.
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Waterleaf Executive Chef Nadia Tilkian
Wednesday, February 20, 2013Waterleaf welcomes new Executive Chef Nadia Tilkian.
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College of DuPage Experiences Two Consecutive Semesters of Enrollment Growth
Friday, February 15, 2013College of DuPage is leading the pack among Illinois community colleges this year in enrollment growth.
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Accounting Student Takes Part in Prestigious Event
Wednesday, February 13, 2013Marion Brisport recently participated in the Mary T. Washington Wylie Accounting Internship Preparation Program.
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Faculty Records William Shatner Interview
Tuesday, February 12, 2013Sandy Fries interviews actor William Shatner for his Mass Communications classes.
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Football Players Sign With Four-Year Schools
Monday, February 11, 2013Among those signing, three students will continue at NCAA Division I schools.
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COD Offers Biomedical Engineering Tech Degree
Friday, February 08, 2013This new degree is for students pursuing careers as electronic technicians in hospitals, health agencies and industries.
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Career Fair Attracts 500
Thursday, February 07, 2013More than 500 job seekers attended the inaugural COD, Daily Herald Career Fair on Saturday, Feb. 2.
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Mortenson Construction Tackling Major Projects
Wednesday, February 06, 2013The $69 million in construction work is slated to be completed in the spring of 2014.
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COD to Hold 2013-2014 New Philharmonic Season
Wednesday, February 06, 2013COD will present a 2013-2014 New Philharmonic season while the McAninch Arts Center continues renovations.
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COD Thrives in Uncertain Economy
Monday, February 04, 2013The institution's unallocated fund balance has increased by more than $46.5 million since 2009.
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Automotive Program Earns NATEF Accreditation
Friday, February 01, 2013The Automotive program has received master accreditation from the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation.
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Event Benefits Rebuilding Together Aurora
Wednesday, January 30, 2013Nearly 40 students and architects worked in teams to design improvements for one Aurora neighborhood.
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COD Exceeds Enrollment Goals for Spring
Monday, January 28, 2013COD's Spring 10th Day Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) enrollment is up 3.8 percent at 15,348 compared to last spring.
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Pace Rideshare Offers Carpool Solutions
Monday, January 28, 2013COD has teamed up with the Pace RideShare program to encourage carpooling to campus.
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New Amphitheater Covering Going Up at the MAC
Monday, January 28, 2013Workers install the new covering over the amphitheater outside of the McAninch Arts Center.
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Student Take to the "Ice" During New Student Week
Friday, January 25, 2013Students enjoyed an indoor iceless skating rink in the transformed Student Lounge during spring term Chaparral Days.
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New Associate Dean of Continuing Ed/Extended Learning
Thursday, January 24, 2013Julian Prendi is the new Associate Dean of Continuing Education/Extended Learning at College of DuPage.
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COD Names MLK Scholarship Recipients
Tuesday, January 22, 2013Habibuddin Ansari and Katheryn Beck will receive $1,000 for their efforts.
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Overstreet Assistant Dean of Adjunct Faculty Support
Tuesday, January 22, 2013Overstreet will work on adjunct faculty recruitment, orientation and evaluation.
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Highly Employable Addictions Counseling Programs
Tuesday, January 22, 2013COD offers an A.A.S. degree, certificate training and a Master's Track certification program for Addictions Counseling.
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COD Seventh in State for Campus Safety
Friday, January 18, 2013COD ranked 57th nationally from a list that included both urban and suburban colleges and universities.
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Schroeder Named PTK Faculty Scholar
Friday, January 18, 2013Steve Schroeder is one of 25 faculty scholars named by the International Honors Institute.
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COD Offers "CODTIP" for Direct Contact with Police Department
Friday, January 18, 2013COD unveils new text-messaging CODTIP program.
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COD Offers Courses for Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Friday, January 18, 2013COD is offering a wide range of courses this spring for young adults with disabilities through its "Reach Out" program.
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New Professional Massage Clinic Open at COD
Thursday, January 17, 2013Continuing Education is now offering massage therapy at its newly opened Massage Clinic in SRC 1110.
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Students, Architects to Help Rebuilding Together Aurora
Thursday, January 17, 2013COD students will work with professional architects during a design charrette on Jan. 26.
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COD Testing Center Earns NCTA Recognition
Wednesday, January 16, 2013The Testing Center recently received certification from the National College Testing Association.
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Dr. Robert L. Breuder Celebrates Four Years
Monday, January 14, 2013In a recent campus address, President Robert L. Breuder reflected on 2012 and forecasted another strong year for COD.
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SLEA Graduates Class of 58 Recruits
Monday, January 14, 2013The Suburban Law Enforcement Academy recently graduated 58 recruits representing police agencies across Illinois.
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Homeland Center Earns LEED Certification
Thursday, January 10, 2013The Homeland Security Education Center has earned LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
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COD, Career Step Offer Online Health Care Training
Wednesday, January 09, 2013Continuing Education has partnered with Career Step to provide online health career training programs.
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Autismerica Celebrates Two Successful Years
Wednesday, January 02, 2013The Autismerica club at COD recently celebrated two years with an anniversary bash held at the College.
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Master's Track Addictions Counseling Certificate Online
Wednesday, January 02, 2013The Human Services program is offering its Master's Track Addictions Counseling certificate online.
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College Receives 2012 ICCCA Innovation Award
Thursday, December 20, 2012COD has received the 2012 ICCCA Innovation Award for its 3+1 Baccalaureate Completion program
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Former COD Student Wins Jeff Awards
Wednesday, December 19, 2012Former College of DuPage student Christopher Kriz has earned two 2012 Jeff Awards.
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COD Commits to Football Program
Monday, December 17, 2012The COD gridders won the 2012 Citizens Bank Bowl with a 42-29 victory over Northeastern Oklahoma A&M.
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CISCO Names HEC Best Project in Suburbs
Friday, December 14, 2012The CISCO Pride in Construction program awards the Homeland Security Education Center "Project of the Year."
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COD Offers CPA Exam Preparation Courses
Thursday, December 13, 2012Two COD certificates help people meet the educational requirements for taking the CPA exam.
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Student Work Highlighted at Pathophysiology Panorama
Tuesday, December 11, 2012Students from COD's Medical Imaging programs shared their work at a this year's Pathophysiology Panorama.
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Students Explore Classical French Cuisine via Chef Paul Virant
Tuesday, December 11, 2012Chef Paul Virant spent time with students in the Classical French Cuisine class during a recent event at Waterleaf.
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Student Helps Bring Awareness to Disease
Friday, December 07, 2012Nicole Kramer was diagnosed with Friedrich's Ataxia as a freshman in high school.
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COD Hosts Downers Grove-Westmont Community Night
Thursday, December 06, 2012More than 65 guests from Downers Grove and Westmont recently enjoyed a Community Night dinner hosted by College of DuPage.
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Psychedelics in the 21st Century Available for Viewing
Wednesday, December 05, 2012COD recently hosted a renowned panel of guests who discussed "Psychedelics in the 21st Century." The presentation is now available for public viewing.
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COD Online One of Largest in State
Wednesday, December 05, 2012College of DuPage has the highest online enrollment of any community college or public university in Illinois.
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WDCB Receives Chicago Music Awards Nomination
Tuesday, December 04, 2012The Chicago Music Awards has nominated WDCB 90.9fm as "Most Popular College/Community Music Radio."
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Chaparrals Triumph at Citizens Bank Bowl
Monday, December 03, 2012Fifteenth-ranked COD bested the ninth-ranked Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College Golden Norsemen 42-29.
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COD Offers Psychiatric Rehab Certificate
Wednesday, November 28, 2012The four-course program prepares students, qualifying them for entry-level positions within the mental health care field.
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