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Alumna blazes the way in Illinois Air National Guard

Jennifer Aurora ’96, a two-time Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran, recently retired as the first female command chief master sergeant in the Illinois Air National Guard. Her unwavering commitment, leadership prowess, and pioneering spirit have not only shattered barriers but also inspired others to reach new heights. 

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Dean of CAST, Academy of Achievement Inductees and CAST department Chairpersons

CAST Academy of Achievement inducts new members
Milner library and the overpass at winter.

Dr. Matt Kaplan to present on intergenerational living, learning, and community building, April 12
Bill Engel, an alum of the Department of Agriculture, and the executive vice president and the general manager of BRANDT’s specialty formulations operating company.

The PodCAST: A conversation with Bill Engel, agriculture alum

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University Farm Compost

Loading compost Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Price: $40 per ton / $25 for smaller loads. No appointment necessary.
Loading by tall blue silos Contact - Jason Lindbom, Farm Manager at (309) 438-0288.
There is a call list on the front door of the main office if Jason is unavailable.

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