It's Been a Great Run: More than 1,000 registrants and 2,300 guests braved the rainy weather to attend the ninth and final Food Truck Rally and Sunset 5K. The day featured treats from 15 vendors, kids’ games and performances by COD professors and School of Rock, before runners took to the starting line for a scenic 5K race through COD’s campus. Through funds donated by race participants and corporate sponsors, 15 scholarship recipients were awarded full tuition toward spring semester at COD. Read More

President’s Corner: As student success is paramount to our mission at College of DuPage, I always look forward to the COD Foundation’s Scholarship Celebration and the opportunity it provides to hear from students whose lives have been greatly impacted by our generous donors. Their inspiring stories, told from the heart, validate the work we all do every day to provide a world-class education to our community. While COD is known for providing a top-notch education at an affordable price, there are still many students who would be unable to access the incredible value the College has to offer due to financial challenges. Their ability to overcome such obstacles in pursuit of an education are truly inspiring, as is the amazing work and generosity of the Foundation and our scholarship donors. Read More

The Green SheetA news digest for College of DuPage employees • Published by the Public Relations and Communications Office • October 18, 2019

What Floats Your Boat: Engineering Club members put their knowledge to the test by constructing boats using only cardboard and duct tape during the Club’s sixth annual boat race this week in the Physical Education Center pool. Read More

Linden Oaks Behavioral Health: Human Services faculty began teaching two 16-week addiction classes to employees at Linden Oaks Behavioral Health. The classes are a result of a newly formed partnership aimed to help employees earn their Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor certification. Read MoreReaching for Mars: COD Alumnus Christopher Barth recently was hired as an aero-space technologist at NASA. Having an interest in mechani-cal devices and electronics from a young age, he said COD enabled him to explore options and clarify his interests. Read More

‘The Wolves’ at the MAC: Don’t miss the final weekend of College Theater’s presentation of “The Wolves,” a portrait of the demands on a teenage athlete, daughter, student and teammate. Performances are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and

3 p.m. Sunday at the MAC. Read MoreAlumni Reunion: Are you an alumnus of COD? Join other alumni to mix and mingle during COD’s alumni reunion from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1, in the Student Life Lounge. View a Video and Register HereFood For Thought: International Cuisine students prepared a five course, autumn-inspired Italian menu under the guidance of visiting Chef John Coletta (pictured, right, with Chef Susan Maddox, center, and Hospitality Coordinator Jim Mulyk, left). Coletta is the owner of Chicago’s Quartino Ristorante & Wine Bar.

Scooby-Do0, Where Are You? COD Fashion Studies student Gina Gianni (above, dressed as Daphne) and the Mystery Machine were an attraction at the COD Food Truck Rally and Sunset 5K. A lifelong fan of Scooby-Doo cartoons, she realized a childhood dream four years ago when she turned her Jeep Renegade into a tribute to one of America’s favorite animated cartoon classics. Read More

Spice of Life: Students attending COD through the Community College Initiative (CCI) program learned to cook a variety of dishes during a recent culinary exercise at the Culinary & Hospitality Center. Guided by Culinary Arts Professor David Kramer, the group prepped and cooked before sharing a meal together. This year’s CCI class consists of 16 students from 11 countries. Read More

Frida Friendly: In preparation for Frida Kahlo’s artwork coming to COD in 2020, storefront windows in downtown Glen Ellyn now feature Frida installations. The result of an agreement between the MAC, the Village of Glen Ellyn, the owner of Katy’s Boutique and the Glen Ellyn Environmental Commission, the work was designed by Bradley Evans of Anonymous Designs and includes images and quotes from the celebrated Mexican artist.

Five Questions with...Assistant Professor of Speech Steve Thompson. Steve, who started at COD in 2005, discusses his favorite spot on campus, what he enjoys most about working at the College and what he would be doing if he wasn’t working in higher education. Read More

Kudos to...Inn at Water’s Edge Hotel Manager and Hospitality program adjunct faculty Jamie Fredericks, who was selected to present at the Global Food and Beverage Association Expo “G” Conference held last week in Las Vegas. Her topic selected by panelists was “Training the Multi-Generational Workforce.”More Kudos to... Reference Librarian Christine Kickels (left)and Business & Professional Services Program Manager Jenifer Walsh, who recently hosted an exhibit table at the Giving DuPage Conference for nonprofit organizations. The inaugural conference featured speakers and topics including leadership, fundraising, volunteerism and advocacy.Registration Rallies: COD is implementing a new registration structure this month to encourage students to get the schedule they need by registering early. Registration rallies will take place to support this initiative, including the Roll With Registration Rally, featuring an interactive photo booth and free cinnamon rolls on Tuesday, Oct. 29, and the All Student Registration Rally on Tuesday Nov. 19. Both Rallies will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Services Center Atrium.Gene Haas Foundation: Representatives from The Gene Haas Foundation recently presented a check for $18,000 to the Manufacturing Technology program for

student scholarships. Pictured (from left): Haas Automation Sales Engineer Ryan Motto-Ross, Haas Sales Manager Dave Kowalyshen, Haas Director of Education Toni Neary,

Manufacturing Technology Professor Jim Tumavich, Assistant Provost of Instruction Kirk Overstreet, Dean of Arts and Communication Chuck Boone and Manufacturing Technology Instructor Tom Lanagan. Read MoreASPMN Conference: Assistant Professor of Nursing Anitha Saravanan recently presented

“Behavioral Symptom Clusters, Inflammation & Quality of Life in Chronic Low Back Pain” at the 29th American Society for Pain Management Nursing national conference. The event is designed to provide knowledge and access to cutting-edge expertise in the pain care field.