Elgin Community College News and Events

Student-run Spartan Terrace resumes lunch service

christina castro — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:53:06 GMT

Student run Spartan Terrace resumes lunch service at ECC Lunch service is underway this fall at Spartan Terrace, the upscale restaurant operated by students of the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Institute of Elgin at ECC. The restaurant, open from

Spring class registration under way

christina castro — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:42:01 GMT

Spring class registration under way Open registration for spring 2010 credit classes is under way now at ECC. Registration continues until classes start, space permitting. Spring 16 week classes begin the week of Tuesday, Jan. 19 12 week classes

Spring class registration for new students begins Nov. 9

christina castro — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:05:56 GMT

Spring class registration for new students begins Nov. 9 Open registration for spring 2010 credit classes begins Monday, Nov. 9 at ECC and continues until classes start, space permitting. Priority registration for continuing students begins Monday, Nov. 2. Spring

Spartan Drive closes for construction Oct. 12

christina castro — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:57:57 GMT

Spartan Drive closes for construction Oct. 12 Spartan Drive, the primary access road to ECC's Main Campus, will close to traffic October 12 through approximately December 1 from McLean Boulevard to Renner Drive. The 3,000–foot section of Spartan Drive, on

Seasonal and H1N1 Influenza Update

Vickie Wiskirchen — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:24:38 GMT

Seasonal and H1N1 Influenza Updates from ECC

Prospective students invited to ECC in December

christina castro — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:53:27 GMT

Prospective students invited to ECC in December ECC is hosting several events in December for prospective students. All events are held on the Main Campus, Elgin, and most are free and open to the public. Healthcare Information Sessions (FREE) What

Noted AIDS activist headlines World AIDS Day activities

Vickie Wiskirchen — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:59:28 GMT

Activist Jeanne White Ginder headlines ECC World AIDS Day observances AIDS activist Jeanne White Ginder, mother of the late Ryan White, will be the keynote speaker during the World AIDS Day Breakfast at Elgin Community College (ECC) on Tuesday,

Massage therapy students make the grade

christina castro — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:26:43 GMT

massage therapy students make the grade, pass national licensure exams All seven July graduates from ECC's massage therapy program passed their national certification exam—a first for the seven year old program. “I’m so proud of them,” said Deb Keisler,

Legendary jazz band makes lone appearance on Dec. 13

christina castro — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:38:55 GMT

Legendary jazz band makes lone Illinois appearance at ECC Dec. 13 Preservation Hall Jazz Band, a living monument to the musicians and music of New Orleans, performs at the ECC's Visual and Performing Arts Center Sunday, December 13. Their

Job Opening: Vice President of TLSD

Paul Santiago — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:52:10 GMT

ECC is currently accepting applications for the position of Vice President of Teaching, Leaning and Student Development.

Human services instruction wins state accreditations

Vickie Wiskirchen — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:00:29 GMT

Human services instruction at ECC wins state accreditations The Human Services Department of Elgin Community College (ECC) is the first Illinois school of higher education to earn accreditation from the International Coalition for Addiction Studies Education (INCASE) and the

Founders' Day Brunch

Paul Santiago — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:22:45 GMT

Founders' Day Brunch - Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Foundation Golf Classic

Paul Santiago — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:22:28 GMT

Foundation Golf Classic Area golfers look forward to this annual event every June. Following 18 holes at an area country club, this most enjoyable day concludes with a cocktail reception, gourmet dinner, awards, live auction, full slate of prizes and

Fall Open House - Nov. 11

Iryna Kurant — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:31:36 GMT

Fall Open House is on Tuesday, November 11, 2009, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Emergency Alert System

Paul Santiago — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:54:37 GMT

Emergency Alert System Register today for ECC’s new emergency alert system. Students, faculty and staff will receive text messages if there is a campus emergency. One minute is all it takes. Sign up today Log on to emergency.elgin.edu. Enter

ECC’s record increase in headcount, highest in Illinois

christina castro — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:55:36 GMT

ECC’s record increase in headcount, highest among community colleges in Illinois In the 10th day enrollment report released by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB), Elgin Community College (ECC) had the highest headcount increase for community colleges in the

ECC Theatre presents Broken Eggs Nov. 6 to 22

christina castro — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:55:14 GMT

ECC Theatre presents Broken Eggs Nov. 6 to 22 The diverse and tight knit bonds of a Cuban American family are explored in Broken Eggs, a comedic play that opens 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6 in the Visual

ECC Mock Trial Team stuns Ivy League

Iryna Kurant — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:48:49 GMT

ECC Mock Trial Team stuns Ivy League ECC’s Mock Trial Team defeated Yale and Villanova at the Fourth Annual Crimson Classic Tournament held on November 7 and 8 at Harvard University. ECC was the only community college invited to

ECC Kids’ College

Vickie Wiskirchen — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:25:35 GMT

ECC Kids’ College Summer programs featuring a variety of camps and classes Through ECC’s Kids’ College program, your child can explore new activities and interests in a noncompetitive and fun learning environment. Students learn by doing, building, testing, exploring, playing

ECC Job Fair - Nov. 13

Iryna Kurant — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:13:52 GMT

Employers from throughout northern Illinois look forward to meeting ECC students, alumni and community residents at the college's job fairs.

ECC closed for Thanksgiving weekend

Vickie Wiskirchen — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:58:10 GMT

ECC closed for Thanksgiving weekend ECC will be closed from 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, through Sunday, Nov. 29, for the Thanksgiving weekend. The college will reopen at 8 a.m., Monday, Nov. 30. For additional information, contact the Facilities

ECC appoints Felicia Griffin as communications director

Vickie Wiskirchen — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:18:49 GMT

ECC appoints Felicia Griffin as communications director.

ECC appoints Anastasia Toufexis student trustee

christina castro — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:18:58 GMT

ECC appoints Anastasia Toufexis student trustee Anastasia “Asia” Toufexis of Elgin has been selected to serve the remainder of the 2009 2010 term as the student member of the ECC's Board of Trustees. A committee of students, faculty, staff

ECC 60th Anniversary Celebration

Iryna Kurant — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:25:08 GMT

Elgin Community College’s 60th anniversary is a significant milestone in the college’s esteemed history and certainly deserving of a grand celebration within our educational community and District 509.

Diversity Recruitment Fair

Paul Santiago — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:22:48 GMT

Diversity Recruitment Fair Come learn about job openings at ECC and other area community colleges Date Wednesday, April 22, 2009Time 4 to 7 p.m.Where VPA, Main CampusParking is free in lots 11 or 12. View map» What to Expect Talk with college

Did You Know?

Iryna Kurant — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:57:02 GMT

Did You Know? Most ECC students who transfer to four-year institutions do better academically than students who start there.

College Readiness Summer Bridge Program

Iryna Kurant — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:45:56 GMT

College Readiness Summer Bridge Program Summer is the perfect time to get a head start on your college career ECC is offering specially designed three week summer courses to help you fill the gaps in your academic skill set. Taught

College Night - Oct. 6

Iryna Kurant — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:38:44 GMT

College Night 2009 Tuesday, October 6 6 to 8 p.m. Elgin Community College, Main Campus. Enter through Visual and Performing Arts Center Park in lots 9, 10, 11 or 12 Get expert advice on finding the college that is right for you!

Adult Open House

Paul Santiago — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:25:54 GMT

Adult Open House Date Saturday, April 4, 2009 from 11 a.m. 2 p.m.Location UBC, Main CampusParking lot 9, off Lehr Drive. View map» What to Expect Find out how to jump start a new career Get the inside scoop on our career

60-year history chronicled in commemorative book, DVD

christina castro — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:00:46 GMT

ECC’s 60 year history chronicled in commemorative book, DVD Images of ECC's past and stories collected from graduates, instructors, staff and former college officials are the focus of a new book and DVD available for sale to the public