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Message From the President
COD President Dr. Brian Caputo recently met with Dr. Brian Knetl, the new president
of Waubonsee Community College, to discuss issues facing higher education and how
community colleges play key roles in fostering student success. Dr. Caputo writes
about this in the Daily Herald.
Read President's Message
Chappy in Nation Bobblehead Museum
Beloved College of DuPage mascot Chappy visits the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame
and Museum in Milwaukee, where the Chappy bobblehead is now featured.
Learn More and Watch Here
Using Storytelling to Preserve History
English and Creative Writing Associate Professor Tony Bowers brings Chicago history
alive with his anthology book “On the Nine.” The skill of storytelling is one he encourages
his students to develop.
Tony's COD Story
A Note from Joan
Make 2024 a year of service by impacting the lives of others. By doing so, we all
build a stronger and more productive community.
Read Joan's Note
Focus on Success: Damonte Woodall
The COD Succeeds Scholarship recipient looks to the skies for a career researching
the cosmos.
Damonte's COD Story