Enjoy an evening of romance, laughter, and exquisite music as the Belushi Performance Hall at the College of DuPage hosts The Elixir of Love, a charming comic opera by Donizetti. This romantic comedy tells the tale of a young villager who turns to a traveling quack doctor for a love potion to capture the heart…
As winter wanes, it’s time to prepare for the fresh opportunities that spring brings! Spring classes at the College of DuPage begin Monday, January 27, with additional sessions starting February 24 and March 24. Whether you’re a returning student or new to campus, there are plenty of options to fit your schedule. For new students,…
West Chicago, IL – The College of DuPage (COD) has released the dates and locations for its Fall 2024 courses, with placement testing and registration set to take place at multiple venues throughout the community. The process is designed to be convenient and accessible, requiring no prior appointment, though it may take two to three…
New Philharmonic Announces 2024-2025 Schedule and Programming If you haven’t yet experienced the MAC’s own professional orchestra conducted by renowned Maestro Kirk Muspratt, you don’t know what you’ve been missing! Proud to call College of DuPage home for four decades, New Philharmonic combines extraordinary talent with moving musical pieces that ignite the stage and leave audiences…
Wednesdays, Feb. 7 – March 13 1:30 & 7:30p – FREE Explore the world through six award-winning international films presented in their original language with English subtitles. Each film is followed by COD faculty-led discussion. Global Flicks is co-sponsored by COD Field Studies/Study Abroad and McAninch Arts Center. Sweden Drama/Comedy France-Belgium Drama/Comedy Argentina Drama/History India…
Laugh Your Heart Out with The Second City at McAninch Arts Center on the campus of College DuPage in Glen Ellyn. This event is Perfect Galentine’s Night Out! Date and Time: Saturday, Feb. 10 | 5 & 8p Dive into a laughter-filled celebration with The Second City as they unravel the comical chaos of love,…
The College of DuPage Visiting Artist Series provides opportunities for the community to interact with leaders in the field of contemporary art, design and culture. Through lectures, conversations and workshops, a diverse range of art professionals provide students with new perspectives on contemporary artistic practices. The series is a collaboration between the Cleve Carney Museum…
At The Mac (At COD Campus) Egyptian-born pianist Wael Farouk teams up with New Philharmonic again, this time for Brahms’s Piano Concerto No. 1 “Brahms’ first-performed orchestral work, and his Piano Concerto No. 2, written 22 years later as a “symphony with piano.” On April 17 & 18, 2021, Farouk and New Philharmonic together performed Rachmaninoff’s…
West Chicago, IL- The College of DuPage graciously provides complimentary Adult English Acquisition classes, available at both the West Public Library and West Chicago Community High School. English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes at the College of DuPage help develop your conversation, listening, reading, and writing skills. Gain skills to obtain or improve your current employment,…
Get ready for Spring 2024 at College of DuPage’s Registration Rally. You’re invited to join in for a free lunch and hot chocolate as you kickstart your Spring 2024 enrollment. Registration for this event is required. Monday, Jan. 8, 2024 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 2000 Registration Rally Overview New…
The MAC welcomes back Salt Creek Ballet with a roster of guest artists to perform the holiday tradition: Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. This magical full-scale production features live accompaniment from New Philharmonic – a rare opportunity to see this magnificent ballet set to live music. Presented by McAninch Arts Center Location: McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell…
Working in partnership with the student services department at the West Chicago Community High School, The West Chicago Voice is pleased to provide the following information to the community about scholarship opportunities. We hope to continue to provide updated information so students and their parents are aware of these opportunities. HAGEN SCHOLARSHIP Dec. 1 The…
College of DuPage’s Women’s Studies Committee has selected Nancy Chen for the 2023 Adade Wheeler Woman of Distinction Award. Chen has been a resident of DuPage County for 53 years, and has devoted her personal and professional life to advancing women and girls through education, advocacy, and mentoring. The Woman of Distinction Award, given annually…
Nationally recognized speaker Elizabeth Smart brings her personal story of perseverance as a child-abduction survivor facing unimaginable adversity to College of DuPage as part of the inaugural “COD Presents” series Thursday, Oct. 19, at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., in Glen Ellyn. The presentation will begin at 7 p.m.,…
The Illinois Community College Faculty Association (ICCFA) is pleased to announce the availability of up to seven (7) $1000 scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year. Applications must be postmarked by October 1, 2023. Please click below for more information: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:7ecaaf8d-83a1-4ba9-b019-4d6b155c139a
Did you know… WCCHS students can earn college credit through select classes Dual credit courses allow students an opportunity to earn both high school credit and College of DuPage credit from the same course. Thus, students completing dual credit coursework can graduate high school with college credit already obtained in the coursework listed below. College…
The College of DuPage Faculty Association made an announcement on Thursday stating that full-time faculty members have voted to authorize a strike. This decision comes after the expiration of a multiyear contract on May 31, leaving the faculty members working without a contract. In a resounding vote, the College of DuPage Faculty Association has authorized…
