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Ready for a little laughter and a few goosebumps? 🎃📚

Comedy and horror author Sara Levine visits ECC on Thursday, October 29, for two events:
✍️ Writing Workshop | 2 pm | Building C, Room C120
📖 Novel Reading | 6 pm | Building B, Room B181

Both events will be held at Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.

Meet the author, sharpen your writing skills, and enjoy an evening of stories that are both funny and frightful! Learn more at the link in bio!

#ECCWritersCenter #AuthorVisit #HalloweenReads #ECCEvents Author Sara Levine by @elgincc

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Are you looking to transfer soon? Join one of our transfer tours this November!

📆 Friday, November 6
🏫 University of Illinois Chicago

📆 Friday, November 13
🏫 Illinois State University

What’s Included With The Tour?
-Round-trip transportation
-Admissions Q&A session
-Guided campus tour
-Breakfast and lunch

To attend a transfer tour, you MUST ATTEND ONE MANDATORY info session.

All info sessions are located in Building B, Room 181 at ECC’s 1700 Spartan Drive campus in Elgin

DATES:
-October 27, 12-1 pm
-October 28, 12-1 pm
-October 29, 12-1 pm & 6-7 pm

Any questions? Contact transferservices@elgin.edu or head to the link in bio. A group of people walk along a tree-lined path adorned with red banners featuring "DePaul University." The scene is set in a park-like area with autumn foliage in vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and brown. A large signboard is visible on the left. by @elgincc

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🚛 Start Your Engines, ECC!

Join us for the Grand Opening of Building T, ECC's new Truck Driving Program facility, on Thursday, November 5, from 2 - 4 pm.

The grand opening will give you a chance to:
✔ Tour the new facility
✔ Explore the expanded commercial driver’s license (CDL) training lot
✔ Meet faculty and staff
✔ Learn about career opportunities in trucking

An information session and tour will take place at 4:30 pm. Learn more at the link in bio! A large, single-story building with a white and brick exterior sits in a spacious parking lot with freshly marked yellow lines. There are lush green trees and grass in the background under a clear blue sky, and the area appears well-maintained and mostly empty. by @elgincc

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Calling all ECC Health Professions students!

Experience health care, culture, and community in Belize through an immersive short-term study abroad program in Summer 2027 designed to expand your understanding of global health and health care practices. The trip is scheduled for June 22-30, 2027.

Learn more and apply online at the link in bio!

The application deadline is February 1, 2027. A group of people standing in front of the ancient Mayan ruins of Xunantunich in Belize. The stone pyramid structure is prominent in the background against a blue sky with some clouds. The scene is set in a grassy area with trees visible on the sides. by @elgincc

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🎓 Your next chapter starts here!

National Transfer Student Week is coming to ECC October 19–22! Explore your transfer options, connect with colleges and universities, and find the resources you need to plan your next step.

📅 Mark your calendar for these featured events:

🏫 State Universities of Illinois Transfer Day
Wednesday, October 21 | 10 am–1 pm
Meet representatives from all 12 public universities in Illinois and learn about programs, admissions, scholarships, and transfer opportunities.

🎓 College Night
Wednesday, October 21 | 6–8 pm
Explore your options and connect with representatives from 145+ colleges and universities, all in one evening!

Plus, discover more transfer events and resources throughout the week.

🔗 View the full schedule: https://elgin.edu/student-services/transfer-services/transferweek/

Have questions about transferring? Visit the Student Success Center in Building B, Room B120, and schedule an appointment with your ECC academic advisor.

#transferstudentweek by @elgincc

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🎨👻 When horror and art history collide, things get interesting!

Next week, the Dialogues with the Past speaking series returns with a look at how classic horror has been inspired by fine art.

The series explores contemporary issues through the lens of art history. This series connects past and present through artistic expression and discussion.

📅 When: Tuesday, October 13
🖼️ Topic: Horror Meets High Art: Artistic Influences of Classic Horror
⏰ Time: 12:30 to 2:30 pm
📍 Location: 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, Building H, Room H142

Learn more about upcoming Humanities Center events at the link in bio! by @elgincc

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We’re celebrating Manufacturing Month at Elgin Community College! We were honored to welcome the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and IMEC Illinois to campus as part of their “Makers on the Move” statewide tour. A person signs a green bus with "MAKERS THE MOVE" written on it, surrounded by other signatures. by @elgincc

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Have questions about college? Get answers at College Night! Meet representatives from 145+ colleges and universities to learn about programs, admissions, financial aid, and campus life.

📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 6 – 8 pm
📍 Elgin Community College, Building J, Events Center

Learn more at the link in bio! by @elgincc

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When Yeni Elizalde started college at Elgin Community College, she was pregnant with her daughter and using her savings to pay for classes. Then she connected with ECC’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program.

“I felt not only more support, but they also led me down a better path,” Elizalde said.

Read Yeni’s story and learn how WIOA helped support her journey at the link in bio!

WIOA also offers information sessions this fall for students interested in learning more about the program. The next session is October 13 from 10 to 11 am in Building K, Room K152 at ECC’s 1700 Spartan Drive campus.

Registration is recommended! by @elgincc

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🚨 Your next job could be waiting for you!

Ready for a new opportunity? ECC’s Fall Job Fair is happening Tuesday, October 20, from 9 am – 12 pm at Building J at Elgin Community College.

Whether you’re looking for your first job, a career change, a part-time opportunity, or your next big career move, there’s something for you!

💼 All industries
👔 Entry-level through senior-level positions
⏰ Full-time, part-time & temporary/seasonal jobs
🙌 Open to all job seekers
✅ No registration required

Bring your resume, dress for success, and come ready to meet employers who are hiring!

📅 Tuesday, October 20
⏰ 9 am –12 pm
📍 Building J | Elgin Community College | 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin

Don’t just look for your next opportunity—go meet it!

#ECCJobFair #ElginCommunityCollege #JobFair #NowHiring #Jobs #Hiring #CareerOpportunities by @elgincc

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Celebrate 10 years of preparing tomorrow's first responders!

Join ECC's Center for Emergency Services (CES) on Saturday, October 3, for its 10th anniversary celebration and open house.

Prospective students, families, and community members can:
-Learn about careers in emergency services during an information session
-Tour CES training facilities
-Experience the annual Touch-a-Truck event, featuring emergency vehicles and interactive activities for all ages

The festivities will be held at ECC’s CES, 815 E. Plank Road in Burlington, Illinois.

Ready to learn more? Visit the link in our bio. by @elgincc

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Do you love strange, spooky, and unforgettable movies? 🎥✨

The ECC Humanities Center invites you to a free horror sci-fi film screening series led by film and digital media instructor Mary Scherer.

The series includes the following movies:
🧟 Night of the Living Dead | October 28
🧛 Only Lovers Left Alive | November 18

All screenings begin at 3:30 pm in Building H, Room H142, at ECC’s campus at 1700 Spartan Drive in Elgin.
Grab some friends and experience the influential works of horror science fiction! 🍿🖤

For more info, head to the link in our bio! by @elgincc

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