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The Spirit of Giving

There’s no place like gnome for the holidays! Join COD Cares and celebrate Gift of Giving, a winter campaign to help our community. Through Dec. 17, you can take advantage of multiple opportunities to provide the gift of donations in many forms. And always remember, gnome is where the heart is. View video here!

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Message From
the President

Working in tandem to help eradicate homelessness, I am encouraged by the continued support of our community.

We are better, together!

 

More photos from Sleep Out Saturday here!

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Chaps Play for
National Title

The College of DuPage football team (8-2), ranked first in the nation, will play for the NJCAA Division III national championship this Saturday, Dec. 4, in the Red Grange Bowl held at COD. Come cheer on the Chaparrals! 

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An Artist Returns Home

World-renowned multimedia artist and COD alumnus Tony Fitzpatrick presents his final museum exhibit, Jesus of Western Avenue, through Jan. 31 at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art. Carney was a mentor to Fitzpatrick, who is honored to share his art in a space named for his close friend. 

 

More photos here!

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Fighting Food Insecurity

Sodexo, the foodservice company operating on COD’s campus, is fighting food insecurity through its food recovery program. At the end of every week, all excess items are donated to COD’s Fuel Pantry. 

 

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A Note from Joan

Joan DiPiero, COD Community Engagement specialist, shares her thoughts on the creativity found at chambers of commerce and the value in making connections.

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Python Certificate
Meets Rising Demand

Did you know that Python is one of the top three computer programming languages used in the U.S.? COD now offers the Python Language Proficiency certificate and joins a handful of colleges offering this in-demand credential.

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Focus on Success:
Meggie Hernandez-Zayas

Meggie Hernandez-Zayas wants to turn her advocacy for survivors of domestic abuse into
a profession. The Paralegal Studies graduate is using her own story as inspiration to help others.

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Forbes Names COD
a Best In-State Employer

College of DuPage is the only community college named to Forbes Magazine’s prestigious list of America’s Best In-State Employers for 2021. Forbes previously listed the College among America’s Best Midsized Employers.

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