College of DuPage president plans to retire in June
College of DuPage President Brian Caputo has announced plans to retire June 30 at the conclusion of his current contract.
“During the past several months, I have carefully weighed the decision to retire as I witness the expansion of my family as well as my oldest son and his wife soon moving closer to the Chicagoland area,” Caputo said in the annoucement. “My wife, Karen, and I look forward to the next chapter in our lives and to devoting more time to service in our church.”
Before being named president in 2019, Caputo served two years as COD’s vice president for administrative affairs and chief financial officer of the institution. He succeeded Ann Rondeau as president.
During his tenure, Caputo led the efforts to develop the college’s first equity plan, a new institutional mission and the 2022-26 Strategic Long-Range Plan, a news release said.
Board Chair Christine Fenne said they will start the process to find Caputo’s successor.
“We look forward to creating a collaborative Presidential Search Committee representing all stakeholders,” she said.
AAUW accepting applicants for $5,000 scholarship
The American Association of University Women of the Naperville Area is seeking applicants for a $5,000 scholarship that will be awarded to a woman living in or attending school in DuPage, Will, Kendall or Kane counties while completing an undergraduate degree.
The Angeline Gale Scholarship has been awarded for more than 50 years to encourage women to continue their educational pursuits even if they’ve been interrupted, a news release said.
It is open to a woman or non-binary presenting person who is at least 26 years old.
Applicants can be part- or full-time students enrolled at an accredited institution. They must be seeking an associate’s degree and on track to earn 30 semester hours by July or a bachelor’s degree and on track to earn 60 semester hours by July. They must also have at least a 3.0 grade point average.
Applications are available at naperville-il.aauw.net/scholarships and due by March 15. The winner will be announced at a May 4 awards brunch.
DuPage holding program on avoiding senior scams
DuPage County officials will hold a free, informational meeting to help senior citizens and their families avoid falling victim to scams.
The “Safe from Scams: Protecting Seniors and Their Assets” program is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, in the first floor auditorium of the JTK Administration Building, 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton.
Participants will learn about common scams targetting the elderly and how to report financial fraud if they are victimized, a news release said.
The event is hosted by representatives from DuPage County’s recorder, treasurer, state’s attorney, sheriff and information technology offices. It will also be livestreamed on the county’s YouTube channel for those who can’t attend.
For more information, contact Virginia Underwood at 630-407-5425 or virginia.underwood@dupagecounty.gov.
Four people named to NCTV17 Board of Directors
Four new members have been named to the Naperville Community Television board of directors.
They are Matthew Denton, Melvin Kim, Neveen Michael and Carolina Zavala, each of who bring a unique skill set, NCTV17 Board President Patrick Branham said in a news release.
Denton, a partner and market expansion leader at Sikich LLP, has a background in auditing and technical accounting and has worked with national and international clients in a broad range of industries.
Kim is CEO of the J.R. Albert Foundation, a notprofit Naperville that promotes food equity and sustainable agriculture. He formerly was the grants and research coordinator for DuPage County and has been active with Naperville School District 203’s diversity advisory committee.
Michael is a Realtor with Keller Williams. She has also been a trustee with the Naperville Education Foundation, former president and board advisor to Young Naperville Singers and an active church volunteer.
Zavala is business development manager and marketing assistant at Jaime Zavala-Country Financial and executive assistant to the president at GEA Farm Technologies. She has been also been active several organizations, including Naperville Junior Women’s Club and Make-A-Wish Illinois.
