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Globe and Mail
a day ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
College of DuPage's Project Hire-Ed Celebrates Largest Class of Apprentices
Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - June 5, 2025) - College of DuPage's apprenticeship program, Project Hire-Ed, is celebrating its largest cohort of apprentices to date with 26 students completing certificates and degrees during the 2025 spring and summer semesters. College of DuPage's apprenticeship program, Project Hire-Ed, is celebrating its largest cohort of apprentices to date with 26 students completing certificates and degrees during the 2025 spring and summer semesters. To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: View photos from a celebration ceremony. Since its launch in 2019, Project Hire-Ed's earn-and-learn model helps employers find talented employees, while helping students learn the skills they need to jumpstart their careers. Students enrolled in the program are employed full-time by partnering businesses while developing job skills through college courses and work-based learning. Those completing the program graduate with no student debt, a 30 credit-hour certificate, education and skills aligned with industry, and ultimately increased opportunities for higher wages and career advancement. In addition, program courses are stackable, enabling apprentices to pursue additional credentials, such as an associate degree. Initial Project Hire-Ed apprenticeship opportunities included Manufacturing Machining, Manufacturing CNC Operator, Facility Maintenance, Industrial Maintenance, HVACR Service, Welding and Electro-Mechanical/Mechatronics. Aiming to meet the needs of local industry, Project Hire-Ed recently expanded to include more apprenticeship opportunities in a range of fields, including Health Care, Information Technology and Early Childhood Education. Learn more about Project Hire-Ed. Contact: Angela Mennecke menneckea@ (630) 205-7456
Chicago Tribune
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Hokusai & Ukiyo-e exhibit featuring Shogun-era art makes its U.S. debut at College of DuPage
The College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn is celebrating Japan's iconic Shogun era with a never-seen-in-the-U.S. art exhibit. 'Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection,' a 70-piece collection, will be on display through Sept. 21 at the college's Cleve Carney Museum of Art and McAninch Arts Center. The heart of the exhibition are pieces on loan from the Edoardo Chiossone Museum of Oriental Art in Genoa, Italy, including 53 paintings and woodblock prints by the masters of ukiyo-e, a major artistic genre that flourished during Japan's Edo period (1603–1868). Among the highlights are Katsushika Hokusai's iconic masterpiece, 'Under the Wave off Kanagawa,' and eight more of his original works. There also are 15 works by Utagawa Hiroshige, particularly known for the 'One Hundred Famous Views of Edo' series, along with works by 15 done by their contemporaries and 17 handcrafted artifacts. The exhibition is an immersive cultural dive into Japan's Shogun era, said Diana Martinez, executive director of the McAninch Arts Center. It includes centuries-old artworks, anime, digital art, children's activities and other interactive features, she said. 'That Edo period was a time of the Samuri and the geisha and the kabuki actors,' she said. 'It was a very animated time in Japan. These ukiyo-e artists were literally painting and drawing and woodblock-cutting the most popular characters of that culture — the sumo wrestlers, the kabuki actors, the geisha — and they learned how to make prints and were mass-producing these popular images of this time in their history. 'It's like the pop-art of Edo Japan. It's a very interesting show. It's never been seen before, this collection, here in the United States. I think this is going to be really spectacular,' she said. 'The collection shows a really broad array of what the masters did during this period.' The collection is coming from a museum in Italy because Edoardo Chisossone was an accomplished engraver who moved to Japan in the 1700s when he was hired to update the engraving techniques of the country's bank notes, said Justin Witte, curator of the Cleve Carney Museum of Art. While there, Chisossone discovered a wealth of artwork and culture unseen by the rest of the world, he said. 'It is really fantastic that with all the fun things happening with the exhibit, all the information and historical aspects, that at its center in the museum galleries is this amazing collection that visitors will be able to encounter,' he said. 'They see a lot of history … really unfold in those objects and artworks.' The exhibition also has a Japanese streetscape scene set during the Samuri time with recreations of Hokusai's home, a woodblock print shop, tea shop and market, Martinez said. The Great Wave Garden is a curated outdoor space with live plants, including bonsai trees, and a Japanese bridge. 'We have a kid's area that's really beautiful. The windows look like you're looking over Mount Fuji out the window,' Martinez said. 'It will have original anime in there.' Guests can explore the evolution of manga, or Japanese comics, through a fully designed environment, she said. 'Everything is painted white and outlined in black so it looks like you're walking into a comic strip,' Martinez said. 'A lot of people don't know that Hokusai was the grandfather of manga … he did 10 different best-selling editions of these sketchbooks. It was called Hokusai's manga. His intention at that time was to teach people to sketch. 'Graphic novels were the rage in Japan in the Edo period. He was teaching people how to draw different characters, animals, nature in these 10 volumes of sketchbooks. So you see the beginning of anime in Hokusai's time through now in six different rooms that feel like you're walking through a graphic novel.' There will be a dedicated selfie area complete with mannequins wearing recreations of Samuri, Shogun and geisha costumes from Warner Brothers Studios, she said. Even the café will sell themed food and drink. 'The photo ops are really phenomenal for this one,' Martinez said. And guests of all ages will enjoy the experience, Witte said. 'I think it's a balance to meet audiences at different levels and I think we definitely value the proper presentation of the actual works and hold that history, but we recognize that … we also have to provide things that will engage our audiences in different ways and engage a wide range of audiences,' he said. 'From our younger visitors to people who are interested in a more traditional museum approach.' In a partnership titled 'Waves of DuPage: Beautiful Cities,' Naperville artist Rich Lo will create ukiyo-e style images of locations and buildings in DuPage County that will later be transformed into large-scale murals and installed in the community it represents. The murals will be unveiled in towns throughout the summer, she said. That's not the only way the county is getting into it. There are more than 95 related events happening this summer, she said. 'It's so heartwarming that everybody is jumping on board and coming up with their own ideas,' she said. To complement the exhibition, The Mac will host lectures, films and classes on Japanese calligraphy and woodblock print-making, she said. There also will be a free 'Hokusai Japan Fest' from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at the Mac's Lakeside Pavilion. The day will include a drumming performance by Tsukasa Taiko, Odori Japanese folk dance, musical performances with Japanese instruments, martial arts demonstrations, a Japanese calligraphy demonstration, origami lessons, food vendors and more. The exhibit is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays; 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays; and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 21. Tickets range in price from $12 to $32. The last ticket will be sold 45 minutes before closing. For more information, go to
CTV News
4 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Haze of wildfire smoke hangs over Maritimes; sunnier and hotter weather ahead this week
A haze of smoke from the wildfires in Saskatchewan and Manitoba is currently hanging above the Maritimes. A high-pressure area develops by mid-week and gives the Maritimes some sunnier and warmer days for early June. Smoke satellite On this satellite image from the College of DuPage cloud is shown in the brighter whites and greys. Wildfire smoke is the fainter grey haze most visible over Nova Scotia and PEI. Wildfire smoke It's too faint and high in the atmosphere to impact air quality but smoke from the Prairie wildfires arrived on Sunday, trailing behind the weekend low pressure system that gave the Maritimes a rainy Saturday. This current plume of smoke is expected to clear east of the Maritimes tonight. Further wildfire smoke is likely to arrive from the west Tuesday night and Wednesday of this week. Smoke outlook Further haze from wildfire smoke is expected over the Maritimes by Wednesday. Parts of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Northern Ontario will likely remain under Air Quality Statements and Air Quality Warnings this week. There is little rain in the forecast for the areas where the larger fires are burning. Extreme fire danger ratings continue for parts of northeastern B.C., the Northwest Territories, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and northern Ontario. High pressure and sunshine for the Maritimes High pressure is forecast to build along the U.S. eastern seaboard and over the Maritimes Tuesday into Wednesday. The high pressure will produce sunnier days and temperatures will rise for the Maritimes. Wednesday through Friday will be the hottest stretch of the week with widespread high temperatures in the mid-to-high 20's and some near 30. High pressure is forecast to build along the U.S. eastern seaboard and over the Maritimes Tuesday into Wednesday. The high pressure will produce sunnier days and temperatures will rise for the Maritimes. Wednesday through Friday will be the hottest stretch of the week with widespread high temperatures in the mid-to-high 20's and some near 30. Wednesday Early June heat hits the Maritimes Wednesday and is likely to extend through Friday. A weak weather front from the west will bring scattered showers with a risk of thunderstorms to New Brunswick on Thursday. Scattered showers for both Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island are expected Thursday night into Friday morning. Be sure to monitor provincial and municipal fire restrictions this week. Sunnier, drier days can quickly elevate the fire danger rating. Another soggy Saturday looks likely While we certainly want some rain in June it would be nice if it fell on another day of the week instead of Saturday or Sunday for a change. Alas, long range guidance projects a slow-moving area of low pressure moving out of the northeastern US and into the Maritimes on Saturday. Saturday Once again a low pressure system is expected to give the Maritimes a soggy start to the weekend. The low pressure will bring cloudy conditions accompanied by periods of rain and showers on Saturday. As a result, temperatures will cool on Saturday after the Wednesday through Friday stretch. The wet weather is good for rivers, streams, agriculture and reduces fire risk.
Chicago Tribune
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Naperville News Digest: Naper Settlement's walking tours of Naperville resume this month; KidsMatter Teen Philanthropy Initiative plans trivia event
Naper Settlement's walking tours of Naperville resume this month Three different types of informative walking tours are returning to Naper Settlement on select Thursdays through Sept. 18. Tour options include the Origins of Naperville, Downtown Naperville Architecture and Naperville Cemetery tour. Tours begin at 5:30 p.m. Thursdays throughout the spring and summer and cost $15 per person. Unless noted otherwise, the tours will start at the settlement's main entrance at 523 S. Webster St. and cover about two miles. In the Origins of Naperville tour, residents can learn about Naperville's founding and the generosity of Caroline Martin Mitchell. The tour takes place on the west side of downtown Naperville. The architecture tour spotlights downtown Naperville architecture from the 1800s to today, and the cemetery tour focuses on stories of pioneers, trailblazers and everyday heroes who once lived in Naperville. Preregistration is required for all tours, and ticket sales close at 4 p.m. on the day of the tour. No tickets will be sold at the door. For more information, go to College of DuPage to stage classic play 'Our Town' April 10-19 The Pulitzer Prize-winning play 'Our Town' by Thornton Wilder will be presented April 10-19 at the College of DuPage's Playhouse Theater at the McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Performances will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, April 10-12 and April 17-19, and at 3 p.m. Sundays, April 13 and 19. A pre-show discussion with the director and designers will take place at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, April 10. A post-show discussion with the director and actors will take place after the Friday, April 18, performance. The show takes place in the fictional town of Grover's Corners and follows the relationship of George and Emily, a young couple in love. Tickets are $14 for students and seniors and $16 for adults. They can be purchased at or by calling 630-942-4000. KidsMatter Teen Philanthropy Initiative plans trivia event High school seniors who are part of the KidsMatter Teen Philanthropy Initiative will host 'Seas the Trivia,' a beach-themed trivia event, from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, 305 Jackson Ave., Naperville. Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli and three former NFL players will be asking questions in such categories as Naperville fun facts, pop culture, sports, history and world events. There also will be guess-the-song and guess-the-logo categories. A prize will be presented to the winner. Tickets are $10 for students and $20 for adults in advance. Tickets are $25 for adults at the door. Participants of the Teen Philanthropy Initiative have been involved in the two-year program learning about the pillars of philanthropy including giving, fundraising and strategic volunteering. Seniors develop and execute a campaign to support the program and raise funds for next year, the release said.
Chicago Tribune
01-04-2025
- Science
- Chicago Tribune
Naperville News Digest: Explore science and tech at College of DuPage's STEMCON; Trivia for a Cause fundraiser to help African orphanage
Explore science and tech at College of DuPage's STEMCON The College of DuPage will hold a free, public STEMCON event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 26, in the Physical Education Center at its Glen Ellyn campus, 425 Fawell Blvd. STEMCON features hands-on activities in areas of science, technology, engineering and math both indoors and outdoors, college officials said in a news release. Exhibitions run by researchers, industry representatives and STEM educators are designed to spark interest in STEM fields, the release said. Some of the exhibits include soldering, robotics and fossil explorations. Workshops are designed for middle-school students to delve a little deeper into STEM studies. The event also features a presentation at noon by Kate Biberdorf, who is known as 'Kate the Chemist.' Biberdorf is the author of 'The Big Book of Experiments' and 'The Awesome Book of Edible Experiments for Kids.' Seating for the presentation is first-come, first served. For more information, go to or email stemcon@ Trivia for a Cause fundraiser to help African orphanage Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise is raising money to help students of Cherish Watoto orphanage and school in Nairobi, Kenya, with its Trivia for a Cause fundraiser. The event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, April 28, at Elements at Water Street, 123 Water St. Tickets are $80 per person and include bar bites, a beer or wine ticket, soft drinks and three rounds of trivia. A silent auction, raffle and cash bar also will be offered, organizers said. Six to eight people can form a team for the competition or can be paired with other attendees. Seating is limited. The event will include a brief presentation to talk about the Rotary Club's international service beneficiary, Cherish Watoto orphanage and school, which serves orphaned and vulnerable children through education, scholarships, skills development and mentorship, according to the Naperville Sunrise Rotary. The club has helped support the students by helping build a new orphanage and school and outfitting a new science classroom. For fundraiser tickets or to make a donation, go to Information on the Naperville Sunrise Rotary is available at DuPage County offering Switch Together solar program DuPage County homeowners interested in going solar can register for information about the county's Switch Together by June 25. Previously called Solar Switch, the program is offered by the county, Midwest Renewable Energy Association and the Citizens Utility Board, a county news release said. The program makes it more affordable to transition to solar by grouping projects together, officials said. There's also an option to add on features such as battery storage and electric vehicle chargers. Switch Together offers free educational webinars and in-person information sessions to help guide residents through the process of switching to solar, county officials said. They also ensure that installation is through a trusted installer.
