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Biology Faculty

Biology Faculty

Ruth Williams, Chair
Professor of Biology
B.S. University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point
M.S. University of Wisconsin at Madison 
rwilliam@oakton.edu
847.376.7086
Office: 2226, Des Plaines

Susan Anderson
Professor of Biology 
B.S. University of Illinois
M.S. University of Illinois
anderson@oakton.edu
847.635.1877
Office: 2114, Des Plaines

Maureen Carney
Professor of Biology
B.A. Northeastern Illinois University
M.S. Northwestern University
M.A. Northeastern Illinois University 
munchies@oakton.edu
847.635.1925
Office: 2716, Des Plaines

Thomas Firak
Professor of Biology 
B.S. University of Illinois
Ph.D. University of Illinois 
firak@oakton.edu
847.376.7045
Office: 3616, Des Plaines

Cecelia Hutchcraft
Professor of Biology
B.S. Loyola University of Chicago
Ph.D. University of Notre Dame
chutch@oakton.edu
847.376.7087
Office: 2158, Des Plaines
www.oakton.edu/user/%7echutch/

Nicole Perry
Associate Professor of Biology 
B.S. University of Wisconsin
Ph.D. Northwestern University
nperry@oakton.edu
847.376.7687
Office: B224, Skokie

Paul Gulezian
Assistant Professor of Biology
Ph.D. University of Illinois at Chicago
pgulezia@oakton.edu
847.396.7120
Office: 2156, Des Plaines

William Strond
Professor of Biology 
B.A. Wilmington College
M.A. University of Nebraska at Omaha 
bstrond@oakton.edu
847.376.7133
Office: 2110, Des Plaines

Kalpa Patel
Associate Professor of Biology
Ph.D. Rush Univeristy, Biochemistry 
kppatel@oakton.edu
847.376.7114
Office: 2156, Des Plaines

Carol Ward
Professor of Biology
B.S. George Mason University
Ph.D. University of Florida - Gainesville
cward@oakton.edu
847.376.7039
Office: 2158, Des Plaines
www.oakton.edu/user/%7ecward/

Alumni Profile

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In spite of having a bachelor’s degree, Anita Taylor ’86 wasn’t sure what she wanted to do with her life. She found her niche at Oakton.

 

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May 13
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May 13
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May 14
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May 14
Commencement.

May 27
Memorial Day holiday, College closed.


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