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May 11, 2009
 

Commencement ceremony
 The 2009 Commencement is Friday at 7 p.m., in the Cyclone Center (Building G). Students who have petitioned to graduate are eligible to participate in the ceremony. Caps and gowns can be purchased in the Bookstore until the ceremony. Visit the college's Web site for more information about graduation.

Project Graduation feeds the hungry
Phi Theta Kappa is asking all graduates and their families to bring a non-perishable food item to the graduation ceremony on Friday to support Project Graduation, a food drive to benefit Worth Township. Collection boxes will be located along the south end of Building A.

College Bowl 'bowls' over competition
Congratulations to the College Bowl team for winning first place in the state championship, which was hosted at Moraine Valley on April 24. The team went 5-0 and scored 835 points. This is the team's first championship.

Recycle your books for $
 Sell back your used textbooks for cash in four locations. A photo ID is required. The book buyback schedule is as follows:

  • Bookstore: May 11-14 and May 18, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; and May 15,
    8 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

  • Student Union: May 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

  • Library lobby: May 11-14, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; and May 15, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

  • Blue Island Campus: May 13-14, 2-8 p.m.

Auditions/Callbacks for William Shakespeare's
As You Like It
June 1-2, 6 p.m.
A one- to two-minute monologue is preferred, but readings from the script will be provided. Performances will be July 31-Aug. 2. Call Craig Rosen for details at (708) 974-5432.

Moraine Valley Juried Student Art Exhibition
Through May 15
Reception: Thursday, April 23, 4-6 p.m.; awards presentation at 5:30 p.m.
Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery
This exhibition showcases the breadth and depth of emerging art students who are currently enrolled in or have taken art classes at the college.

 
 

Nurse's Pinning Ceremony
Wednesday, May 13, 6 p.m.
Dorothy Menker Theater

 Winter break trip to Telluride
Jan. 4-10, 2010
Plan ahead for the Ski Club's winter trip to Telluride, CO. The cost is $1,179 for students and includes airfare, lodging, and a four-day ski pass. Only 20 spots are left! Detailed information can be found here.

Visit the Student Life Center Web site for more info on joining a club or events.

Students enjoy the sunny weather with a friendly game of bean bags during Spring Fest on April 22.
 

Softball just misses nationals
 The women’s softball team ended its season with a second place trophy in the NJCAA Region IV tournament on May 2. They were one team away from a trip to the national championship. The Cyclones went 13-4 in their last 17 games and finished the season with an 8-4 conference record and 17-13 overall season record.
   

TIFFANY ROBINSON, 2009 LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNER, STUDENT SPEAKER AT GRADUATION
Props to Tiffany Robinson for winning the 2009 Moraine Valley Community College Leadership Award. As the recipient of this award, she has the honor of being the student speaker at the graduation ceremony. She also will receive a $900 scholarship. The winner of this award is selected based on his or her outstanding leadership skills.