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Growing Futures
COD’s Horticulture program recently partnered with DuPage County Jail to help detainees
learn essential garden and planting skills. The program grants college credit and
is an opportunity to teach mentoring and tangible skills that can be used in the workforce
after incarceration.
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From COD to NASA
The latest episode of Trailblazers showcases engineering alumnus Reggie Martin, who
leads the Ground Controls branch at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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Three Generations, One Conversation
Former COD President Dr. Harold D. McAninch, his son Mike and grandson Graham share
stories about the College and their legacy.
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Let Out Your Inner Novelist
English Professor Trina Sotirakopulos shares how NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing
Month, held every November, is the perfect time to start crafting your bestseller.
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Now It's Your Turn
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, COD Cares—the College’s volunteer corps—actively
supports the community through such initiatives as Gift of Giving, the annual holiday
campaign currently underway.
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