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  Engineering Club Competes in UIUC Competition

  Weighing in at 125 pounds of taught steel and complex components, the robot created by the College of DuPage Engineering Club was the first ever from COD to participate in the 26th Annual Jerry Sanders Creative Design Competition at the University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign. Click on the headline for more information and more photos.

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  2013 Woman of Distinction: Jennifer Hereth

  The College of DuPage Women's Studies Committee has named Jennifer Hereth its 2013 Adade Wheeler Woman of Distinction Award recipient. Hereth, an Art professor at COD, has mentored a number of young women throughout her lengthy career, including Jackie Withers, founder of the Bessie Coleman Fly Girls. Click on the headline for more information and photos from the Woman of Distinction reception.

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  COD, IDES Partner on Career and Training Center

  College of DuPage and the Illinois Department of Employment Security Office in Lombard are partnering on the new College of DuPage Career and Training Center that will help the unemployed and underemployed with their short- and long-term career goals. Click on the headline to learn more.

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  Visiting Chef Series Showcases Léa Linster

  Chef Léa Linster prepares Madeleines during a recent "Visiting Chef Series" dinner at Waterleaf restaurant in Glen Ellyn. Chef Linster is the award-winning owner of the restaurant Léa Linster in Frisange, Luxembourg, and the bistro Pavillon Madeleine in Kayl, Luxembourg. Click on the headline for more information.

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  COD Faculty Part of Sundance-Winning Film

  Margaret Byrne, a former College of DuPage student currently teaching in the Motion Picture/Television program, was recently honored at the Sundance Film Festival as part of the filmmaking team on “American Promise.” Byrne (third from right) stands with the subjects of her latest documentary, "Raising Bertie." Click on the headline to read more.

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  Fashion Studies Program Moves Into New Space

  Formerly located in the McAninch Arts Center, the Fashion Studies program recently moved into its new home on the first floor of the Student Resource Center. With additional classroom space, better lighting and improved display areas, the space allows the program to show off its style while providing for enrollment growth. Click on the headline to read more.

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  Robert L. Breuder Named Pacesetter of the Year

  College of DuPage President Robert L. Breuder has been named 2013 National Pacesetter of the Year by the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations. The award recognizes a community college president or CEO who has demonstrated special leadership and support in marketing and public relations. Click on the headline to read more.

• Watch the Latest Episode of 'That Beepin' Show!'

  Check out the latest episode of "That Beepin' Show!" featuring host Chris Miller. "That Beepin' Show!" takes a humorous look at what's happening on campus.

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  COD Hosts Chicago Foodservice Event

  Members of The Chicago Foodservice Marketing Club speak with a student during a cook-off competition at the 9th annual CFMC Culinary Event, held recently at the College of DuPage Culinary & Hospitality Center. The event showcased culinary arts programs from the Chicago area and included a job fair. Click on the headline to view more photos from the event.