COD's Westmont Center celebrates 25 years

The event will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the center, located at 650 Pasquinelli Drive. A variety of activities will take place during the afternoon:

Breakout sessions that address such topics as “How to Get Started at COD,” “Choosing a Major” and ‘Paying for College”

Career information on such diverse fields as health care, culinary arts and homeland security, as well as the Adult Fast Track program and how it can fit into busy schedules

Hands-on demonstrations from COD's Horticulture program

Blood pressure screenings

Music provided by students from COD's Jazz Ensemble

Face painting, free refreshments and raffles

“We are so proud of our presence in Westmont,” said Debby Piha, manager of the Westmont Regional Center. “The Open House is an opportunity to celebrate our dedication to the community and their support of us. We also want to invite people who have not been to this center to check out all of the programs and services that College of DuPage is bringing into their neighborhood.”

The Westmont Regional Center opened in 1991 to serve the academic and community needs of the southeastern region of Community College District 502. The 20,000-square-foot Westmont Center contains two levels with comfortable classrooms, computer labs, the Learning Commons and convenient parking. Classes include general education and Continuing Education courses.

For more information, call (630) 942-4800 or email pihadeb@cod.edu. To see what's being offered at the Westmont Regional Center this spring, visit: myaccess.cod.edu.