DuPage Foundation recently announced the promotion of Laura R. Ernst to program officer, effective immediately.
Ernst joined the foundation in July, 2016, as a program associate to assist with the administration of grant programs. In her new role, she manages multiple grant programs and oversees specific aspects of the grantmaking process between applicants and the foundation. Ernst is responsible for program research, grantee proposal evaluation, grant activity tracking and post-grant evaluation. She also facilitates the selection and award process for the foundation s scholarship funds by working with local high school guidance departments.
Barb Szczepaniak, DuPage Foundation s vice president for programs, said, Laura s experience in community outreach and fundraising made her a valuable addition to the foundation, and she has proven to be an exceptional asset to the program department and beyond. She is highly dedicated to the grantmaking process and serves as a point-of-co
100 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America
By Ellen Dewitt, Stacker News
On 8/2/21 at 8:00 PM EDT
When it comes to colleges, big state schools get attention for their sports teams. Technology schools get credit for scientific breakthroughs. But America is dotted with top-notch liberal arts colleges that have plenty to offer.
Many feature core curriculums that require students to sample the arts, humanities, sciences, and languages. Others have open curriculums, challenging students to choose their own paths. Some encourage experiential learning like studies abroad, internships, research, and community service programs that teach students off-campus independence and on-the-job skills. They may promote community involvement, designing ways for students to contribute in communities or learn cultural diversity and understanding. Some keep religion close at hand, requiring students to attend services or study the Bible.
Mask Mandate Is Back At Illinois Driver’s License Facilities
When the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) says that it is fully adopting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) new masking guidelines, it s a pretty safe bet that others will follow suit.
Based on some of the announcements made over the last 48 hours, that s exactly what s happening here.
Areas With Substantial levels of Transmission of COVID-19 Are To Mask Up
The IDPH called on residents of counties with substantial levels of transmission (50 to 99 cases per 100,000 people over a 7-day period) to put on a mask indoors, whether you ve been vaccinated or not.
Listen to the interview with Knox College President Andy McGadney
The college announced the hiring of McGadney in mid-February. McGadney said he spent the following months talking to current and former Knox trustees as well as faculty members. He also met numerous times via Zoom with his predecessor, Dr. Teresa Amott, who stepped down at the end of June after ten years as the college’s president.
“She did a fantastic job of leading Knox College – as have other presidents – to put the college in a really strong financial foundation,” McGadney said. “Obviously we have challenges that are very common with other small liberal arts colleges and universities but I feel comfortable and confident that we can build upon the foundation that Teresa left me with.”
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