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New Skills, New Career

James Rinard knew throwing boxes around a distribution center wasn’t something he wanted to do for the rest of his life. One of the mechanics on his shift encouraged him to check out the Industrial Automation Technology program, and soon the single father of two was getting the hands-on training he needed for a new career.

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A Natural Fit

“The thing that surprised me the most was how much I actually enjoyed and looked forward to going to class. The hands-on aspect of the program made it seem like it wasn’t class. It made school that much more enjoyable.”

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Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center

The Van G. Miller Charitable Foundation has pledged $2 million in support of Hawkeye’s new downtown Waterloo location, the largest single donation in the college’s history.

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For the Love of Culture

“I loved our trip to Europe. I saw architecture and statues in Rome that we’re studying in Art History, and I learned a lot about the culture in Barcelona. It was an amazing experience.” —Shana Gnade, Study Abroad

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