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ECC Theatre Presents Classic Comedy: The Man Who Came To Dinner
This comedy promises a whirlwind of madcap characters, witty banter, and chaotic hijinks as a sharp-tongued, high-maintenance radio personality becomes an unexpected houseguest who turns a buttoned-up Midwestern family's quiet home upside down.
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海角社区 Joins Third Annual Feed The Need Food Drive
2026 Campus food collection runs October 19 – November 30 to support students and local community.
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海角社区 Celebrates New Student Cohort Beginning Tuition-Free Education
The 2026-2027 Seigle Scholars were honored at a reception celebrating their educational journeys at 海角社区.
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Staff Profile
Q&A: ECC’s TRiO’s Vanessa Macias Arias Publishes New Book
In September 2026, Vanessa Macias Arias became a published author with the release of “Chingona Playbook: Secrets to Dance To Your Own Beat.” The anthology book features 21 Latina writers sharing personal stories about how they became who they are today.
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Student Profile | Student Resources
South Elgin Family Hosts Vietnamese Student
Diana and Guillermo Felfe of South Elgin have been hosting international student Oanh Nguyen for more than a year. Nguyen is from Vietnam, and the Felfes found small ways to help her feel at home when she first arrived in Elgin.
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Alumni Profile | Student Resources
ECC Grad Receives Support from Workforce Development Program
ECC alumna Yeni Elizalde details how the WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) program supported her during her time in ECC's nursing program.