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Things to Do Around Campus

Get involved and make the most of your college experience! Explore new interests and pursue old favorites, meet new people, and last—but certainly not least—have fun!

Bookstore
Our university-like bookstore is the place for all of your textbooks, supplies, CDs, DVDs, spirit clothing, greeting cards, software, and so much more.

Café Moraine/Espresso Love
Hungry? Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner in the comfortable and cozy Café Moraine in the College Center. Weekly menus and specials are posted on the Web site. Espresso Love (located in Buildings D and L) has specialty coffees, muffins and more. Look in the class schedule for a coupon good for 50 cents off your next purchase!

Clubs and Organizations
Co-curricular activities can be enriching, so join a club today! Choose from 24-Karats Dance, Alliance of African-American Students, Alliance of Latin American Students, Anime, Arab Student Union, Art, Chess, Christian Fellowship, Drama, Earth Human, Friendly Informative Students of Success, Gay Lesbian Or Whatever (GLOW), Indian Pakistani Student Union, International Women, Music, Muslim Student Association, Pharmacy, Professional Convention Management Association, Social Action and Political Empowerment, and more. The club offerings may change from semester to semester. Organizations include: College Bowl, Forensics (speech team), Glacier student newspaper, Mastodon literary magazine, Peers Educating Peers, Phi Theta Kappa honors society, and Student Government Association.

CyberCafé
Use campus computers or bring your own laptop to do homework, surf the Web and more at the cybercafé, located near the Bookstore in Building D.

Fine and Performing Arts Center
The arts center continues to deliver an exciting line up with world-class entertainment, from top-name musicians and extraordinary art exhibits to outstanding theatrical performances. As a student, you'll receive a discount on tickets. Enjoy participating? Join the band or choir, enroll in private voice or instrumental lessons, audition for an upcoming play, or join the art or drama club.

Health Fitness Center
Stop by the center for a free guest pass for a day to see how a workout can fit into your schedule. Affordable memberships offer access to treadmills, ellipticals, strength training machines, stability balls, and more. Learn yoga and pilates, enjoy small group workouts and personalized training sessions.

Library
Need to study for a test or do some research for a paper? The library offers vast resources, a knowledgeable staff, Internet service, Wi-Fi hot spot, comfortable lounge areas and private study spaces. You also can enjoy a cup of freshly perked espresso in the coffee bar.

Multicultural Student Affairs
Experience varying cultures through music, dance, food, and guest speakers with cultural, social and education programs during Arab Heritage Month, Black History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Women's History Month, and more.

Sports
Moraine Valley fields competitive teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, softball, tennis, and volleyball. Try out for one of the teams or sign up for intramural outdoor volleyball or flag football. Whichever you decide, be sure to come out to cheer on the Cyclones, especially for the annual Pack the Place basketball game.

Student Life Center
The Student Life Center is the perfect place to relax, study, surf the Internet, visit with classmates, play some card games, or watch a television program or movie. You also can get information here on all of the student clubs and organizations. The center is a hub of activity all school-year long. Don’t miss Welcome Week, Fall Fest and Spring Fest, plus plenty of activities and events in between!

Telescope Open Viewing
Get up close and personal with the galaxy at the G. Jack Bradley observation deck on the west side of campus. Monthly viewings are held in the spring, summer and fall.

Walking/Jogging Path
Our 1.45-mile paved path winds along campus offering walkers, joggers and cyclists a beautiful backdrop for outdoor exercise and relaxation.

 

 

 
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