Moraine Valley Community College News
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- 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 ... - What's going on (SouthtownStar)
posted on November 5, 2009 at 11:10:46 am
- 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 ... - Briefly (SouthtownStar)
posted on October 9, 2009 at 09:12:28 am
Go lean at Moraine: Moraine Valley Community College invites manufacturers, small businesses and service organizations to join the Lean Networking Group from 8 to 10 a.m. Oct. 16 at the Center for Contemporary Technology at Moraine, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills. Lean consultant Walter O'Dowd and sustainability coordinator Stephenie Presseller will talk about how lean practices can be ... - 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. - Serving (SouthtownStar)
posted on October 1, 2009 at 02:28:45 pm
- Health Briefs (SouthtownStar)
posted on September 29, 2009 at 09:38:44 am
Beyond baby blues Christ Medical Center hosts a free lecture, Dispelling the Myths of Perinatal Mood Disorders, from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the hospital, 4440 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn. The cost is $10. To register for the women's education lecture programs, contact the hospital's HealthAdvisor at (800) 323-8622 and refer to event code 1W20. Free parking is available directly across from the ... - 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 ... - Scavenging in Pleasant Valley: Pieces of old Burr Ridge punctuate artist's sculpture (The Doings Weekly)
posted on September 22, 2009 at 09:00:32 am
Long before Burr Ridge was the land of expensive subdivisions and upscale shopping malls, a kid named Tom McDonald was gathering the ideas that would inspire his life's work. - Biz Calendar (SouthtownStar)
posted on September 20, 2009 at 09:57:35 am
WEDNESDAY Legislative lunch The Orland Park Area Chambe r of Commerce will host a lunch with area legislators from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Silver Lake Country Club, 147th Street and 82nd Avenue, Orland Park. The cost is $15 for chamber members and $20 for nonmembers. Contact the chamber at (708) 349-2972 or email bonnie@orlandparkchamber.org. SATURDAY ... - Community Calendar (Elmwood Park Elm Leaves)
posted on September 17, 2009 at 09:59:00 am
Elm Leaves welcomes items for the Community Calendar as well as items for Business Briefs, Campus News, Community Briefs, School Digest and Newsmakers. Items must be received a minimum of 14 days prior to publication, but earlier is better. E-mail items to oakpark@pioneerlocal.com; fax to (708) 383-3678; or mail to: Pioneer Press, 1140 Lake St., Oak Park IL 60301. - Community Calendar (Franklin Park Herald-Journal)
posted on September 17, 2009 at 09:15:23 am
Franklin Park Herald-Journal with news of Northlake welcomes items for the Community Calendar as well as items for Business Briefs, Campus News, Community Briefs, School Digest and Newsmakers. Items must be received a minimum of 14 days prior to publication, but earlier is better. E-mail items to oakpark@pioneerlocal.com; fax to (708) 383-3678; or mail to: Pioneer ... - Religion briefs (SouthtownStar)
posted on September 11, 2009 at 09:18:17 am
DivorceCare meetings Calvary Assembly of God, 18620 Governors Highway, Flossmoor, will hold DivorceCare meetings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Sept. 23. Child care will be provided for infants and toddlers, and Royal Rangers and MPact programs will be available for children and teens, along with adult Bible study. Information: (708) 957-0986. End-of-summer meditation St. Paul's Good ... - College roundup: NIACC soccer team rolls to 4-1 win (The Globe Gazette)
posted on September 10, 2009 at 05:22:36 am
ESTHERVILLE — Graham Lynched scored two goals, leading the NIACC men’s soccer team past Iowa Lakes 4-1 on Wednesday. - Job search help in store (SouthtownStar)
posted on September 4, 2009 at 10:04:15 am
Moraine Valley Community College is among eight schools around the country that will receive a grant from Wal-Mart to train out-of-work Southland residents. The Palos Hills college was picked to take part in the "Wal-Mart Brighter Futures" project and will receive up to $336,000 to provide training and services to dislocated workers. Moraine was the only Illinois community college selected for ... - Agency: Planning for 2040 starts now (SouthtownStar)
posted on August 31, 2009 at 10:14:21 am
How do you envision the Southland in 2040? The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning wants to know. Last week, only 10 people ventured to a Go to 2040 Invent the Future workshop co-hosted by Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills and the Southwest Conference of Mayors at the college in Palos Hills. If you weren't there, don't fret, you still can make your opinions count by going to ... - MVCC gets a kitchen makeover (SouthtownStar)
posted on August 27, 2009 at 10:20:29 am
Imagine a 6,000-square-foot kitchen, replete with a bake shop, infrared cooktops, circulating ovens and plans for a greenhouse and herb garden. This fall, Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills debuts its $13 million state-of-the-art cooking and hospitality facility. The college can now accommodate up to 250 future chefs. "This is very exciting," said Michael O'Shea, program ... - Local News Digest (SouthtownStar)
posted on August 26, 2009 at 11:04:05 am
SCHOOL DISTRICT 229 Two out at OLCHS after student brawl Two of the eight students charged in connection with a summer school fight that left a 17-year-old badly cut have been expelled from Oak Lawn Community High School. But the others, including the victim, are back in class. District 229 Supt. Michael Riordan said he could not release the names of those expelled, citing privacy issues ... - Campus (SouthtownStar)
posted on August 24, 2009 at 09:21:27 am
President's List announced Several area students have been named to the spring 2009 semester president's list at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills. The students are: Blue Island - La-Trina Camille Berry, Richard C. Breitbarth, Kristen G. Clark, Cristina Dongo, Apryll W. Dueshop, Eric Duschean, Chiquita Edwards, Brianna R. Fields, Randall Frausto, Joshua R. Hill, Mark A. Luety ... - Quinn Calls Hynes A "No-Show" On Budget (WGN Radio Chicago)
posted on July 24, 2009 at 06:21:48 pm
(WGN-AM)- Responding to news that state Comptroller Dan Hynes plans to run against him in next year's primary, Gov. Pat Quinn said today his rival was a "no show" during this year's rocky budget negotiations. - Capital plan to bring projects, jobs to Southland (SouthtownStar)
posted on July 15, 2009 at 05:07:53 pm
From the third airport to road construction projects and park improvements, the Southland is in store for a good share of the $31 billion capital program Gov. Pat Quinn signed this week. The Illinois Jobs Now plan is expected to boost the state's economy by creating and retaining an estimated 439,000 jobs in the next six years, according to Quinn. And officials say the Southland has done well. - Academics (SouthtownStar)
posted on July 15, 2009 at 09:29:53 am
Students honored Several area students have been named to the "Part-Time Student Scholastic Achievement List" at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills. The students are: Blue Island - Jennifer Castillo, Sarah Ferrin-Murphy, Elisa M. Smith, Laura A. Weaver. Bridgeview - Elaine Conner, Aleksandra Czaplinski, Dana Marie Forbes, Beth M. Gillis, Gregory Kraj, Joel Larocca, ...