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ECC Student Life Kicks Off Fall 2026 Welcome Weeks Events
This year’s Welcome Weeks has a summer camp theme, inviting students to choose a cabin, take part in the Cabin Challenge, meet fellow students, and compete for a special end-of-camp field trip.
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ECC 2026 Latinx Heritage Month Celebrations
Latinx Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) at ECC showcases events and experiences that uplift Latinx culture while fostering community, connection, and learning.
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Chicago Poet Laureate to Kick Off Fall 2026 Reading Series at ECC
Poet Mayda del Valle will return to ECC on September 17, 2026, after hosting the Writer's Center Open Mic Coffee House in April 2026.
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Arts Center | Student Resources
Boys & Girls Club Visits ECC, Learn More About Visual Arts
A group from the Boys & Girls Club of North Central Illinois in Elgin visited ECC's Visual Arts department this past July to learn more about creating art and different career pathways in the arts.
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海角社区 | Student Profile
ECC Welding Students Excel Through Mentorship, Training
Many ECC welding students, including Jasmin De La Torre, Lilly Rutter, and Joseph Lortie, are now working at St. Charles manufacturer Advance Lifts, thanks to a recommendation from ECC welding professor Dave Reich.
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Reducing Downtime Starts with Your Workforce
Why cross-trained technicians are key to keeping production running.