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Timeline
1970
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 Students are first offered
computerized registration as credit and noncredit
enrollment reaches 4,089.
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Construction begins on the
first permanent facility, Building A.
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Consumer advocate Ralph
Nader addresses students on campus as part of the
Moraine Valley concert/lecture series.
1971
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The college's gymnasium
opens.
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Moraine Valley is invited
to join the League for Innovation in the Community
College.
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Noted child care authority
Dr. Benjamin Spock is a featured speaker at a lecture
for students.
1972
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The first permanent campus
structure, Building A, opens.
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The first annual Messiah
concert is held.
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The first tree is planted
on campus.
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Sen. Paul Simon (D-IL)
visits Moraine Valley.
1973
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Moraine Valley starts the
first two-year special education program in Illinois.
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The college begins
restoration of its Nature Study Area on campus.
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The men's gymnastics team
places third in state competition.
1974
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Dr. James D. Koeller is
appointed Moraine Valley's second president.
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The first independent
study and nontraditional learning programs are offered.
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Lights are added to the
tennis courts.
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The first student trustee
is elected to the board.
1975
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The college joins the
Northern Illinois Learning Resources Cooperative.
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Construction begins on
Buildings B and L.
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Total enrollment reaches
9,749.
 1976
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The college starts its
Returning Woman Program, offering support services for
women returning to school.
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A re-enactment of the
Revolutionary War is staged on campus.
1977
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Buildings B and L open,
increasing classroom, office and resource space.
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The first Seniorama health
fair for senior citizens is held.
1978
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The original student
governing body, the Commission Board, forms.
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The new Learning Resources
Center/Library, Adult Center, and Career Planning and
Placement Center all open as student services expand.
1979
Highlights from the 1980s
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