Moraine Valley Community College News
Browse past news stories for Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, IL:
- Scouting the 2010 Prairie State baseball team (The Times of Northwest Indiana)
posted on March 17, 2010 at 01:05:09 am
Scouting the 2010 Prairie State baseballteam - Briefly (SouthtownStar)
posted on March 15, 2010 at 09:03:11 am
Carp on CAIC menu: The next Calumet Area Industrial Commission meeting will focus on issues related to potential lock closings on Chicago-area waterways in an effort to control the migration of Asian carp. The meeting is to take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 31 at the UAW-Ford Training Center, 12600 S. Torrence Ave., Chicago. Donald Hey, executive director of Wetlands Research Inc ... - Students rate Harper faculty among best in nation (Daily Herald)
posted on March 12, 2010 at 10:22:17 pm
Given the choice, few college students would voluntarily sign up for a class that meets at 8 a.m. on Mondays and Fridays. But exceptions might be made when that time slot is taught by a professor known for being engaging or kind with the grading curve. - RECRUITING GUY: Power forward schedules visit to UA (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
posted on March 12, 2010 at 10:15:24 am
Arkansas is eyeing power forward Dwight McCombs of Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, Ill. - RECRUITING GUY: Power forward schedules visit to UA (Arkansas News Bureau)
posted on March 12, 2010 at 10:06:32 am
Arkansas is eyeing power forward Dwight McCombs of Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, Ill. - Twins pique our interest, especially at Stagg (SouthtownStar)
posted on March 11, 2010 at 10:03:47 am
Andrew and Matt Witek are among 39 sets of twins cruising the halls at Stagg High School in Palos Hills. Dolores and Antoinette Mannella are another. Deirdre and Declan Harty yet another. While their classmates are fascinated by the multiples, the twins themselves sigh a collective, "Eh." Triplets Tim, Beth Ann and Maggie Nance are more fascinated by other people's fascination with their lives ... - Memories of Mom are everlasting (SouthtownStar)
posted on March 3, 2010 at 10:03:21 am
I still can remember the time my mom read my first byline story in a local newspaper. "I don't think this story was edited the right way," she said with a curious look. "Who's your editor?" "I'm the editor," her 18-year-old son said, but later nodded in agreement regarding the "there" vs. "their" spelling mistake. "I'm just learning this new job." "Well, if you ever need any help in spelling ... - Scouting South Suburban College baseball 2010 (The Times of Northwest Indiana)
posted on March 1, 2010 at 05:10:02 am
Scouting South Suburban baseball 2010 - College bound: Follow your heart or follow the job outlook? (SouthtownStar)
posted on February 21, 2010 at 10:02:29 am
When times get tough, college-bound students, and their parents, startasking tougher questions. Is it smart to start at a high-priceduniversity right out of high school? Is it wise to follow your heartwhen choosing a major, instead of following job outlook reports? - Local News Digest (SouthtownStar)
posted on February 21, 2010 at 10:02:29 am
OAK FORESTAlderman's dog a winner at Westminster The city had a champion at the 134th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, which took place over Valentine 's Day weekend. Champion Amchara Roc Ur World, a white miniature bull terrier, won best of breed in the show and is owned by Ald. Chuck Toland (4th) and his wife Karen. The Westminster show is widely considered the most prestigious in the ... - Stumped for ideas? (SouthtownStar)
posted on February 11, 2010 at 10:02:17 am
We have combined our weekly "Crowd Pleasers" listing with events for Valentine 's Day to offer a number of ways to celebrate whether one istreating his or her significant other, spending time with friends orfamily, or flying solo. - Expand Your Comfort Zone (SouthtownStar)
posted on February 5, 2010 at 10:03:13 am
We need a little summer, right this very minute. Must summer always take its sweet time? When life hands you winter, take the party indoors. That's exactly what the Tinley Park Arts Council will do Saturday when it sponsors the SweetArts festival. Attendees can enjoy wine samplings from Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant, microbrews from Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery, food from Isabella ... - Serving (SouthtownStar)
posted on January 14, 2010 at 06:11:37 pm
Amato graduates basic training Army National Guard Pfc. Kristen Amato, of Oak Lawn, has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, Amato studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training ... - What's going on (SouthtownStar)
posted on January 7, 2010 at 11:04:47 am
SUMMIT/LEMONTStudents named to dean's list Allison Cross, of Summit, and Stefan Schochat, of Lemont, have been named to the fall 2009 semester dean's list at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Ind. In order to be named to the dean's list, students must earn at least a 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale. BRIDGEVIEWMitchell earns degree Jessica Mitchell, of Bridgeview, has received a ... - The unfriendly side of social networking (The Naperville Sun)
posted on December 11, 2009 at 07:21:14 am
Heads up all you Facebook newbies: Your foray onto the social network landscape can land you in hot water, and other places you don't want to be. A Canadian woman recently lost her health benefits after the insurance company found photos of her having a good time on Facebook . Nathalie Blanchard, 29, was on long-term sick leave from her job at IBM in Bromont, Quebec, for more than a year for ... - The unfriendly side of social networking (The Herald News)
posted on December 11, 2009 at 07:09:07 am
Heads up all you Facebook newbies: Your foray onto the social network landscape can land you in hot water, and other places you don't want to be. A Canadian woman recently lost her health benefits after the insurance company found photos of her having a good time on Facebook . Nathalie Blanchard, 29, was on long-term sick leave from her job at IBM in Bromont, Quebec, for more than a year for ... - Panduit Awards Scholarships to Cisco Networking Academy Students Through Adopt-an-Academy Program (Marketwire)
posted on December 10, 2009 at 11:10:11 am
Companies Team Up to Help Chicago Area Students Pursue Rewarding Opportunities for Technology Careers - Health Briefs (SouthtownStar)
posted on November 24, 2009 at 10:57:29 am
Cope with breast cancer The American Cancer Society and Silver Cross Hospital will offer I Can Cope, an educational program for women facing breast cancer from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Silver Cross Center for Women's Health Library, 1870 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. The program covers topics relevant to the cancer experience and offers practical help in coping with some of the emotional issues ... - Soldiers share tales of war (SouthtownStar)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 06:55:51 pm
The common denominators were war and service. The men and one woman on the stage were there to tell their stories Thursday as part of Moraine Valley Community College's Veterans Panel Discussion, "A Look Back and a Look Forward." Organizers said they wanted the veterans to share their stories of military service and their post-war lives. "We wanted to present a more personal perspective of ... - Ceremonies to honor veterans (SouthtownStar)
posted on November 10, 2009 at 10:52:22 am
Municipalities and veterans organizations throughout the Southland have planned ceremonies in observance of Veterans Day. Veterans Day is Wednesday, but some events are on other days. Alsip: The sixth annual Veterans Day Benefit will begin at 6 p.m. today at Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center, 5000 W. 127th St. The event will raise money to build an American Legion post on Chicago's South ... - Can hand gel rub out swine flu? (SouthtownStar)
posted on November 5, 2009 at 11:10:46 am
Got hand gel?If not, you should.Hand gel is everywhere. You'll find dispensers in schools, hospitals and even some businesses. They were installed at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills last spring, just before graduation. Spokesman Mark Hortsmeyer said officials were concerned that all the hand shaking and hugging that accompanies a graduation could serve as a trading post for the ... - Area Colleges: MacMurray's Starkey throws 7 TD passes (The State Journal-Register)
posted on October 31, 2009 at 06:47:53 am
MINNEAPOLIS — Garrett Starkey threw seven touchdown passes, including a 20-yarder to Jeremy Whitaker in overtime to give MacMurray College a 68-62 victory over Crown College on Friday in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference’s annual Dome Day at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. - A rare Southland appearance (SouthtownStar)
posted on October 15, 2009 at 09:51:10 am
In the filmed version of his one-man stage show, John Waters asks, "This filthy world is a beautiful place, isn't it?" The show, which will take the stage on Saturday in Palos Hills, explores the perverted glory of his 63-year-long life, which inspired movies one cannot get out of his or her head. - Opening the envelope on John Waters (Post-Tribune)
posted on October 9, 2009 at 09:49:59 am
John Waters has pushed every boundary and taken bad taste as far as you can take it. Before there was reality TV, the excessive violence of action films, and sleazy tabloids, Waters made films with gun-toting drag queens and turned bathroom humor into a cult addiction. He will share snapshots of his crazy life Oct. 17 when he presents "This Filthy World," his critically acclaimed one-man show ... - Economy persuades 4-year-school students to look closer to home (The Pitt News)
posted on October 6, 2009 at 05:38:08 am
CHICAGO — When Amar Bhatia was weighing his postsecondary options, he chose Indiana University over DePaul University because DePaul's downtown Chicago campus was just too close to Mom and Dad. - Prep roundup: AFC volleyball takes River Ridge title (SaukValley.com)
posted on October 3, 2009 at 11:52:17 pm
AFC swept five matches to take top honors at the River Ridge volleyball tournament on Saturday. In pool play, AFC (22-2) knocked off Polo 25-10, 25-22; Pearl City 25-19, 25-18; at River Ridge 25-14, 25-10. - Proviso Community Calendar (Proviso Herald)
posted on September 24, 2009 at 10:32:21 am
The Proviso Herald welcomes items for the Community Calendar as well as for columns including Business Briefs, Campus News, Community Briefs, School Digest and Newsmakers. Items must be received a minimum of 10 days prior to publication; earlier is better. - OAK PARK & RIVER FOREST Community Calendar (Oak Park Leaves)
posted on September 24, 2009 at 09:12:11 am
Oak Leaves and Forest Leaves welcome items for the Community Calendar, as well as items for Business Briefs, Campus News, Community Briefs, School Digest and Newsmakers. Items must be received minimum of 10 days prior to publication; earlier is better. - September 23 - Maribel Cabrales (WGN TV Chicago)
posted on September 23, 2009 at 06:13:35 pm
2009 5.3K Metro Chicago Start! Heart Walks - Start walking today for better health (SouthtownStar)
posted on September 22, 2009 at 09:44:00 am
It's a great time to kick up your walking program now that the weather is slightly cooler. Whether you enjoy the outdoors or prefer to stay indoors, the American Heart Association's "Start! Walking" program gives you tips to get started and stay motivated. Why walking? You can walk almost anywhere and anytime. And walking can give you more energy and help relieve stress. You can build bonds ...