FROM STUDENTS TO BOARD MEMBERS, CLC HONORS TRUSTEE EMERITI RICHARD ANDERSON AND WILLIAM GRIFFIN
Leaving a legacy of serving their community, senior members of the College's Board of Trustees Richard A. Anderson and Dr. William M. Griffin became emeriti members after Tuesday’s board meeting. Both started as students and brought enthusiastic energy to the board. After a combined 71 years of experience governing CLC as it expanded to three campuses, they welcome three new members recently elected Gerri Songer, Robert J. Tomei, Jr. and Paul G. Virgilio.
ATTEND CLC VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE NOW THROUGH APRIL 30 FOR CHANCE TO WIN $1K SCHOLARSHIPS
Think you know CLC? There is more to explore. Visit the virtual open house happening now through April 30. This event is free and open to the public. Discover over 170 degrees and certificates offered in CLC's nine Fields of Interest, all from the comfort of your home. Attendees will also be entered to win one of 20 $1K scholarships to CLC.

This is a great opportunity if you’re interested in taking classes at CLC, but don’t know where to start. Learn about the college's new online options, dual credit programs, non-credit credentials, academic and student support services, financing your education and scholarships, as well as student life opportunities. Faculty, staff and students are available to chat live, answer questions and provide advice about how to start your chapter at CLC.
COMMUNITY BIKE SHARE COMING TO GRAYSLAKE
It began with an idea by college sustainability manager David Husemoller and a conversation with sustainability-minded Grayslake resident Mary Klees. Now, after more than three years in collaboration, they are seeing the work pay-off with the creation of a community bike share program. An honorary ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, April 23 marked the occasion.

“Grayslake Bikeshare is a way for our community to see something new and interesting. Something you don’t often see outside of big cities or university campuses,” said Klees. “It’s important to create collaboratively and sustainably so our community can become the best version of itself.”
STUDENT ART FEATURED IN GURNEE MILLS POP-UP SHOWCASE
Paintings, pastels, pottery and more are part of the College of Lake County’s 40th Annual Student Art Competition this spring. The public can view all student artwork displayed in a virtual gallery since COVID-19 still prevents the community from gathering in the Robert T. Wright Community Gallery of Art on campus. However, this year the college is excited to feature a curated pop-up exhibition of works from this show at Gurnee Mills.  

Pictured artwork by Edith Long, Noteworthy Flamingo

SHARE MARKET REOPENS TO NOURISH BODIES AND MINDS
CLC's food pantry reopened with stocked shelves this spring. The college’s SHARE Market offers convenient access to the community because it is onsite at the Grayslake Campus, open when students need it and accessible by the local PACE Bus route. CLC works to advance the diverse communities it serves by addressing food insecurity needs. The pandemic has heightened the emergency need for food experienced by both college students and surrounding neighbors.

Since last October, CLC continues to serve its community as a Northern Illinois Food Bank’s Pop-Up Market. As the primary Lake County location, the Grayslake campus hosts a bi-weekly Pop-Up Market.
CONTACTLESS VIRTUAL PLANT SALE BENEFITS HORTICULTURE STUDENTS
The horticulture department is holding its annual plant sale fundraiser virtually this year. Through Monday, May 3, you can purchase plants online using credit card payment only. Proceeds help support CLC horticulture student scholarships, internships and program enhancements.

“Community members look forward to this sale every spring,” said horticulture department chair Rory Klick. “Gardeners are always excited to get started planting and we’re very happy to offer the sale virtually this year. Our students in horticulture production and sustainable agriculture have helped grow a wide range of annuals, perennials, fruits, vegetables, herbs and houseplants as part of their hands-on coursework and gain real-world experience as growers.”
PURSUING A PH.D. AFTER FINDING AN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION AT CLC
Carris Borland was the first in her family to attend college. In fact, she was the first of her family to attend school in the U.S. Soon after she graduated from high school in 2015, her mother moved her and her siblings to Lake County all the way from Belize. Like many who immigrate here, her family was in search of a better life.

“Coming from a third-world country I wanted to get used to everything,” said Borland. “Starting off at a friendly community college was a very good choice for me.”

After graduating from CLC with a Pre-Medicine A.A., Borland transferred to Lake Forest College and has been accepted to the nation's top neuroscience Ph.D. programs.
OUTSTANDING ALUMNI RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENTS
College of Lake County is honored to be the place where more than 70,000 students graduated with degrees and certificates since the college opened in 1969. This spring, the college’s Board of Trustees recognized two distinguished alumni based on their community impact and commitment to carry out the college’s values. Both are proud examples of what can be accomplished with the foundation of a community college education.


  • Becky Moran ‘96, Dedicated coach
  • Paul Hettich ‘90, Selfless servant
STUDENTS CELEBRATE OUTSTANDING BIOLOGY AND HUMANITIES FACULTY
Students voted to bestow biology professor Marsha Hay and adjunct humanities instructor Mandi Urban outstanding faculty member awards. The Illinois Community College Trustees Association in cooperation with the CLC Board of Trustees and the Student Government Association annually sponsor nominations of full-time and adjunct faculty for award recognition. These instructors rose to meet the technology challenges during the pandemic and managed to go above and beyond the needs of their students.
COVID-19 VACCINATIONS IN LAKE COUNTY
The COVID-19 vaccine is the best tool to beat the pandemic and allow daily life to return to normal, and Lake County is currently in the “race to vaccinate” as cases begin to climb again in the United States. Residents age 16 and older can now schedule their vaccination as appointments become available.

The county's vaccine registration portal, AllVax, continues to accept new registrants and the health department is regularly updating its frequently asked questions section.

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