SAFETY FIRST IN THE NEW YEAR |
CLC wishes all a happy New Year! Because of the surge in COVID-19 cases in Illinois and Lake County due to the Omicron variant, the in-person class start date has been pushed back to Jan. 24. Online, non-credit and dual credit courses will start Jan. 18 (on schedule).
CLC wants to remind everyone about COVID-19 safety protocols as they prepare to safely return to campus. Masks are required while on campus, regardless of vaccination status. Students, faculty and staff who are unvaccinated are required to submit to weekly COVID-19 testing.
Walk-in vaccinations are available at the Southlake and Lakeshore Campuses Thursday, Jan. 13 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and at the Grayslake Campus Friday, Jan. 14 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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SHOWING DIVERSITY THROUGH ART |
CLC students, faculty, alumni and staff will showcase their artwork reflecting their personal perspectives on identity and place for the Postcards Project, a new part of Voices of Lake County.
There will be a showcase May 13-22 at the Robert T. Wright Gallery of Art. There will also be a performance event for anyone who wishes to perform their work. A special preview exhibit will take place at the Three Brothers Theatre in Waukegan during performances of "I Have a Story to Tell," March 4-6.
“We have students from all over Lake County,” said English instructor Laura Otto. “They’re diverse in socioeconomic status, race, opportunity for social mobility and more. We wanted to find a way to connect everyone together.”
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CLC'S FIRST NURSING GRADUATES CELEBRATED |
CLC celebrated the 50th anniversary of the college’s first nursing graduates Dec. 17 after pinning the latest of future nurses.
The nursing program began in 1969, the same year the college opened its doors, with the first students graduating in 1971. Following December's pinning ceremony, 3,830 students have completed the program.
“When it started, there was no running water in the labs,” said Interim Director of Nursing Education Carmella Mikol. “A creative instructor used a poster board to make a sink and faucet so students could pretend to wash their hands. Now, we have our high-tech simulation lab with simulated humans that can talk to you and of course, running water. We’ve come a long way in 50 years.”
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DIRECTOR OF URBAN FARM STARTS |
CLC welcomes Eliza Fournier as the Urban Farm director at the Lakeshore Campus. The student-run farm is expected to open fall 2023.
Fournier comes to CLC from the Chicago Botanic Garden where she served as the Health and Special Contracts Director of Windy City Harvest. She also worked at the Farm on Ogden, the inspiration for the Lakeshore farm.
“I am ecstatic to start work on CLC's Lakeshore Campus Urban Farm,” Fournier said. "The new Urban Farm has the opportunity to demonstrate how food and plants can help solve so many 21st century challenges including climate change, social disconnection, chronic disease and more."
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CLC demonstrated its strong fiscal position with a re-affirmed Aaa bond rating from Moody’s Investment Services. CLC first received the Aaa rating—the highest possible—in 2012, and the rating was re-affirmed in 2021 when the college announced the sale of $50 million in General Obligation Bonds.
“The Aaa bond rating from Moody’s demonstrates ample liquidity and reserves, revenue raising flexibility and manageable debt profile,” said CLC Vice President of Business Services and Finance/Chief Financial Officer Kevin Appleton. “While the bond sale funds a portion of the master facilities plan projects currently underway, the remainder will be financed by grants, donations and funds on hand.”
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ALUMNA PURSUES SECOND MASTER'S DEGREE |
Vanessa Lopez was a first generation college student, but even when she was in high school, she didn't anticipate continuing her education. Twelve years after starting at CLC, she's working on earning her second master's degree.
Lopez earned her bachelor's degree and first master's degree while taking courses at the University Center of Lake County on CLC's campus. She currently works as a bilingual resource teacher within the Round Lake Area Schools District.
“CLC made it possible for me to continue going to school,” Lopez said. “The college does more than it will ever know for students like me.”
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ANONYMOUS DONATION FUNDS TRUCK DRIVING SCHOLARSHIPS |
A donation of over $100,000 from an anonymous donor helped create 25 scholarships for students to enroll in truck driving courses. The program, which typically takes two months, costs around $4,100 without the scholarships.
During the pandemic, truck drivers have become one of the biggest needs nationally, and Lake County has been no different. By 2025, the number of truck driving jobs in Lake, McHenry and Kenosha counties is projected to increase seven percent.
“These scholarships can help people earn a family sustaining wage without a formal education in a short period of time," said Manager of Professional Development Laura Asbury.
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CONGRESSMAN SCHNEIDER VISITS SOLAR PANELS |
On Monday, Dec. 13, Congressman Brad Schneider visited CLC for a tour of the college’s recent solar energy installations and other sustainability features.
From left: Sustainability Manager David Husemoller, Purchasing and Contracts Director Sue Kilby, Congressman Schneider, Resource Development and Legislative Affairs Director Nick Kallieris and Facilities Assistant Director Mike Welch in front of the solar panels on the roof of CLC’s Grayslake Campus.
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With your support, the CLC Foundation provides students in Lake County a clear pathway to a brighter, more promising future. Make a Gift. |
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