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The Largest Public Community College in Illinois, College of DuPage, Signs Multiyear Extension for the Use of the YuJa Enterprise Video Platform

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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Ed-tech leader YuJa, Inc. announces a three-year contract extension with College of DuPage, the largest public community college in Illinois with more than 20,000 students, to provide campuswide use of the Enterprise Video Platform.

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  • Ed-tech leader YuJa, Inc. announces a three-year contract extension with College of DuPage, the largest public community college in Illinois with more than 20,000 students, to provide campuswide use of the Enterprise Video Platform.
  • The comprehensive Video Platform provides instructors and students with a central learning hub for video and media content that integrates with Blackboard Learn, the college’s learning management system.
  • The college has been using the Video Platform since 2019.
  • Initially, the college was seeking a cloud-based enterprise video and video content management platform to store and provide galleries of audio, video and image files.

Flamin' Hot Cheetos Creator Richard Montanez to Speak at 'COD Presents' Series April 4 at College of DuPage

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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Richard Montañez, the creative force behind Flamin' Hot Cheetos, discusses his journey from janitor to top executive April 4 at College of DuPage.

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  • Richard Montañez, the creative force behind Flamin' Hot Cheetos, discusses his journey from janitor to top executive April 4 at College of DuPage.
  • Montañez also will be on hand to sign copies of his book "Flamin' Hot," which was adapted into the Disney+ film directed by actress Eva Longoria.
  • He stands celebrated as the creative force behind the Flamin' Hot product line, which has evolved into a billion-dollar enterprise and a cultural phenomenon.
  • These candid dialogues with guests create an opportunity for COD students, faculty, staff and community members to exchange ideas and walk away inspired.

CHICAGO NAMED TOP METRO FOR CORPORATE INVESTMENT, 11 YEARS IN A ROW BY SITE SELECTION MAGAZINE

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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CHICAGO, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mayor Brandon Johnson, alongside representatives from World Business Chicago and key figures from the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership, gathered at S&C Electric in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood to announce that, for the eleventh consecutive year, Chicago has secured the prestigious title of the top metro area in the United States for corporate investment, according to Site Selection magazine. This ranking underscores Chicago's sustained appeal as a prime destination for business growth and development.

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  • Chicago: #1 U.S. Metro for Corporate Relocation & Site Selection, 11 years running, by Site Selection Magazine
    "Access to diverse talent, global connectivity and the City's strong infrastructure are among the reasons why Chicago has been ranked a top metropolitan area for selection and corporate relocation for 11 years," said Mayor Brandon Johnson.
  • Congratulations to all those involved in making this happen and thank you to Site Selection magazine for this recognition."
  • Kane County Board Chairman Corinne Pierog: "The recognition from Site Selection magazine highlights the region's allure for new businesses and investments.
  • This continuous recognition by Site Selection magazine affirms that our city and metro area stand as beacons for business growth and innovation.

Kiantra Loza Named Director of Admissions and Outreach, International Students and Campus Central at College of DuPage

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - February 5, 2024) - Kiantra Loza, Ed.D., the new Director of Admissions and Outreach, International Students and Campus Central at College of DuPage, found her passion for working in higher education through her personal college journey at Lewis University.

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  • Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - February 5, 2024) - Kiantra Loza, Ed.D., the new Director of Admissions and Outreach, International Students and Campus Central at College of DuPage, found her passion for working in higher education through her personal college journey at Lewis University.
  • "College was a challenging time for me, and I struggled to navigate the nuances of college life," Loza said.
  • I have always envisioned myself serving students and making an impact in the same way my mentors did for me.
  • Recognizing the substantial Latinx population in DuPage County, she oversaw the addition of two bilingual admissions representatives.

Wheaton and Geneva Based Family Law Firm, McSwain Nagle Giese & Rapp, P.C., Welcomes Associate Attorney Brittany Rogalla

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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WHEATON, Illinois, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Highly respected in the legal community, the law firm of McSwain Nagle Giese & Rapp, P.C., is delighted to announce the hiring of a new associate lawyer, Brittany Rogalla. Coming aboard with a plethora of legal experience, the firm is delighted to welcome Ms. Rogalla and believes her addition will prove consequential to the firm's success in 2024 and beyond.

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  • welcomes Brittany Rogalla, a new associate lawyer with extensive experience in real estate law.
  • A graduate of the Northern Illinois University College of Law and a member of the Illinois State Bar since 2021, Ms. Rogalla brings valuable expertise in real estate and family law to the firm.
  • WHEATON, Illinois, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Highly respected in the legal community, the law firm of McSwain Nagle Giese & Rapp, P.C., is delighted to announce the hiring of a new associate lawyer, Brittany Rogalla.
  • Graduating from the Northern Illinois University College of Law, Ms. Rogalla gained admission to the Illinois State Bar Association in 2021.

Kent Munsterman New Chief of Police at College of DuPage

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - December 19, 2023) - Kent Munsterman brings more than 20 years of experience in the College of DuPage Police Department to his new role as Chief of Police.

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  • Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - December 19, 2023) - Kent Munsterman brings more than 20 years of experience in the College of DuPage Police Department to his new role as Chief of Police.
  • COD President Dr. Brian Caputo said Munsterman's history with the department and the College will serve him well in his new position.
  • "Kent is focused on creating a campus environment that is safe and inviting to students, employees and the community," he said.
  • "I'm excited for the opportunity to optimize our department in a way that positively impacts the most diverse pocket of people in DuPage County-our College community."

College of DuPage Three-Peat National Champs

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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COD wins in 33-29 stunner over Rochester C&TC

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  • Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - December 4, 2023) - College of DuPage Chaparral Football, down 29-26 in the fourth quarter with 1:03 left in the game, pulled off a thrilling late touchdown securing the team's third consecutive National Junior College Athletic Association Division III championship title.
  • Tremendous leadership and to have the presence of mind to stay cool and find Fabian for the game-winning TD is really something.''
  • Chaparral Head Coach Matthew Rahn and his players celebrate their third National Junior College Athletic Association Division III championship after a thrilling late touchdown against the Rochester Community and Technical College Yellowjackets.
  • They know they can compete for a national title at College of DuPage.''

Chaparrals Will Defend NJCAA National Title Crown

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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Two-time defending champions face Rochester Community & Technical College in NJCAA Division III Football Championship at the Red Grange Bowl on Dec. 2

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  • 1 all season long in NJCAA non-scholarship play, will defend its national title after leading the division in points (35.5), total offensive yards (4,068) and ranking second in yards/game (369.8).
  • Their only loss came against NJCAA D1 power Iowa Central, and their victories include games against D1 Ellsworth (Iowa) and Georgia Military College.
  • "We're excited for the opportunity to play for the national championship,'' said head coach Matthew Rahn.
  • College of DuPage is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association and National Junior College Athletic Association Region IV .

CUB, MREA, Chicagoland Counties Launch Fall Solar Switch Program

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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CHICAGO, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A unique partnership among five Chicagoland counties, nonprofit advocates and expert solar professionals will educate consumers on how they can install solar panels at some of the deepest discounts in the state, the Citizens Utility Board (CUB), Illinois' top utility watchdog, said Thursday as the program launched its Fall program.

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  • The Solar Switch program, formerly called Grow Solar Chicagoland, is a partnership among Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake and Will Counties, along with nonprofits CUB and the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA).
  • Solar Switch is a "group-buy" program, which means it secures volume discounts for quality solar installations, based on how many residents of those five counties, along with residents of Kendall and McHenry counties, participate.
  • "Combined with the Inflation Reduction Act's clean energy incentives, Solar Switch Chicagoland makes solar more accessible than ever," said Taylor Ball, Solar Program Manager for the MREA.
  • The Solar Switch program provides an excellent opportunity for Chicagoland residents to take advantage of these savings and make the switch to renewable energy.

COD Offers New Entry Level HVACR Certificate

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - November 6, 2023) - College of DuPage students can now earn credentials allowing them to immediately enter the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) industry, while preparing for more advanced studies as part of COD's new Entry Level HVACR certificate program.

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  • Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - November 6, 2023) - College of DuPage students can now earn credentials allowing them to immediately enter the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) industry, while preparing for more advanced studies as part of COD's new Entry Level HVACR certificate program.
  • Illinois is one of the largest employers of HVACR technicians and the area market is expected to grow by more than 2 percent by 2027, said COD HVACR Professor Bob Clark.
  • The new certificate not only meets the continued need for skilled workers, but is flexible for students interested in entering the field.
  • To learn more about COD's HVACR program, contact the Business and Applied Technology Division at (630) 942-2592 or visit cod.edu/hvacr .