Clubs
24 Karat Dance Team
Advisor: Terra Jacobson, L211A or (708) 974-5467
Meetings: every Tuesday, 3:30-6 p.m., U111 Dance group that promotes spirit
to Moraine Valley campus. Performs at a variety of events and encourages
participation on campus.
Alliance of African American Student (A.A.A.S.)
Advisor: Alexandria Elvira, S201, (708) 974-5487
Meetings: Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m., U211
Provides increased awareness of African-American culture to club and to
campus.
Alliance of Latin American (A.L.A.S.)
Advisor: Alexandria Elvira, S201, (708) 974-5487
Meetings: Wednesdays, 12-1 p.m., U209
Provides opportunities for students to gain cultural knowledge, improve
communication and share unique cultural experiences.
Action, Social and Political Empowerment (A.S.A.P.)
Advisor: Anette D’Silva, A228, 608-4023
Meetings: Tuesdays, 1/22, 2/5, 2/19, 3/19, 4/2, 4/16, 4/30, 2:45-3:45 p.m.,
by Espresso Love in Building L on the first floor
Fosters the feeling of empowerment through discussion and involvement in
social issues.
Anime
Advisor: Ann Anderson, S216, (708) 608-4322
Meetings: Thursdays, 4-5:30 p.m., U211
Learning, interpretation and sharing of culture related to Japanese animated
cartoons.
Arab Student Union (A.S.U.)
Advisor: Nina Shoman-Dajani, B260, (708) 974-5229
Meetings: Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m., A261
Increases awareness about the Arab culture to college community.
Art
Advisor: Tyler Hewitt, F232, (708) 974-5219
Meetings: Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m., F263
Brings art and fine craft to the Moraine Valley campus, operates the student
art gallery and fosters appreciation of the arts through art-related
activities
Artistic Metal Working
Advisor: James Greer, T815
Meetings: TBD, Welding Lab
Provides students with an opportunity to advance their understanding of the
art and science of metal-work.
Asian Diversity
Advisor: Tamima Farooqui, S202, (708) 974-5313
Meetings: Every other Friday, 2 p.m., A131
Creates a welcoming environment for the students, also to represent and
build awareness across community and college about the diverse Asian
culture.
Career Development
Advisor: Jermaine Ford, M154, (708) 974-5661
Meetings: TBD
Develops student’s general course of action through the phase of life at
Moraine Valley focusing on education and associations for careers.
Christian Fellowship
Advisor: Michael Shannon, A220, 608-4047
Meetings: Monday 4-5 pm, Thursdays 3-4 p.m., U211
Establishes and advances witnessing communities of students who follow Jesus
as savior and Lord.
Combat to College, Student Veterans Association
Advisor: Jeremy Kingery, S209, (708) 608-4175
Meetings: 2/7 1p.m., 2/20 11a.m., 3/7 Noon, 3/20 Noon, 4/11 1p.m., 4/24
11a.m., 5/9 Noon, all meetings in U209 (3/20 in U211)
Provides resources and leadership opportunities on campus for veterans and
community.
Creative Writing
Advisor: Eric DeVillez, A238, (708) 608-4106
Meetings: Tuesdays, 3:15-4:15 p.m.
Provides opportunity for students to practice creative writing techniques.
Criminal Justice Student Association
Advisor: Michelle Furlow, A220, (708) 974-5723
Meetings: Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m., A221
Provides outlet for criminal justice students to share experiences and help
one another.
Culinary Arts and Hospitality
Advisor: Michael O’Shea, M132, (708) 974-5527
Meetings: Thursdays, 4-5 p.m., M134
Educates on different cooking techniques, proper sanitation in handling
items, trying new foods and making cooking more enjoyable for everyone
regardless of skill level.
Cyclone Spinnerz
Advisor: Maura Vizza, D114, (708) 974-5742
Meetings: TBD
Teaching and practicing basic techniques and principles of various flow arts
for exercise and play.
Drama
Advisor: Craig Rosen, F244, (708) 974-5432
Meetings: Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m., Building F, Conference Room M
Fosters student interest in all aspects of drama.
Film Fans
Advisor: Kristen Webster, websterk5@morainevalley.edu
Meetings: Fridays, 2-4 p.m., U211
In-depth exploration of filmmaking process.
Filmmakers
Advisor: Dan Pal, F228, pal@morainevalley.edu
Meetings: Wednesdays,
In-depth exploration of filmmaking process.
Fire Science
Advisor: Bryant Krizek, T805, (708) 608-4404
Meetings: TBD
Unifies the different classes that fall under fire science and promotes fire
science programs.
Gay, Lesbian or Whatever (G.L.O.W.)
Advisors: Martha Mazeika and Matthew Cullen, S202, (708) 608-4320
or (708)608-4101
Meetings: Thursdays, 2:30-3:30 p.m., S117B
Educates about gender and sexual minorities, promotes and provides safe
space for campus community and challenges Moraine Valley to adopt attitudes
and policies of tolerance and acceptance towards all individuals.
Glacier and Mastodon
Advisor: Ted Powers, U207, (708) 608-4177
Student publications that offer the opportunity to practice their talents in
writing, photography, layout, editing, poetry and other publications
contributions.
Green
Advisor: Stephanie Presseller, L242, (708) 974-5412
Meetings: TBD
Promotes sustainability and helps our school become greener.
Hip Hop Xclusive
Advisor: Mattie Payne-Mallory, S219, (708) 974-5657
Meetings: Tues. and Thur., 3-5 p.m., Tues. location changes, Thurs. F150
Provides team building through choreography creations and dance
performances.
Interactive Media Design
Advisor: Richard Lapidus, T400, (708) 974-5629
Meetings: Mondays, 3:30-4:30 p.m., T404
Fosters communication between individuals interested in the theory and
practice of interactive media design, honing design skills and producing a
product.
International Women’s Club (I.W.C.)
Advisor: Annette D’Silva, A228, (708) 608-4023
Meetings: Tues. 2/19, 3/19, 4/2, 4/16, 4/30, 2:15-3:15 p.m. by Espresso Love
in Building L on the first floor
Promotes a multicultural understanding of women.
In-depth exploration of filmmaking process.
International Conversation Partners
Advisor: Elizabeth Boucek, S217, (708) 974-5427
Meetings: Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m., U209
International and American students are partnered together to share in each
other’s culture by meeting weekly participating in activities and
conversation with each other.
K-Fu
Advisor: Courtney Reese, L287, (708) 608-4067
Meetings: Fridays, 12-2 pm, U111
Offers an opportunity for students to learn this ancient style of
self-defense while improving muscular and cardiovascular fitness.
Korean Student Association (K.S.A.)
Advisor: Michael Renehan, B260, (708) 974-5321
Meetings: TBD
Educates college community about Korean culture, organizing
interdisciplinary events and seminars and socialization activities.
Meeting Planning and Travel
Advisor: Mary Beth Walsh, C141, (708) 974-5569
Meetings: TBD
Enhances the classroom learning experience in the meeting and travel
industry.
Men & Women in Action or Muslims in Action (M.I.A.)
Advisor: TBD
Meetings: TBD
Guide and lead our nation to the strongest path. To serve people and to
illuminate others.
Model of the United Nations (M.U.N.)
Advisor: Elizabeth Boucek, S217, (708) 974-5427
Meetings: Tuesdays, 3:30-5 p.m., S225
Provides an interactive educational experience that teaches in an
interesting and enjoyable way about United nations.
Music
Advisor: Tammi Carlson, F242, (708) 974-5636
Meetings: Thursdays, 2-3 p.m., F127
Promotes the knowledge of different musical styles and spreads the love of
music among our diverse community.
Muslim Student Association
Advisor: Michael Morches, B260, (708) 974-5310
Meetings: Tuesday, 2:30-3:30 pm, U211 and Thursdays, 2-3 p.m., U211
Serves both the Muslim and Moraine Valley Community in learning and sharing
the culture.
Operation Snowball—Blizzard Edition
Advisor: Mary Vicich, M150, (708) 974-5418
Meetings: TBD
Promotes leadership skills and healthy life choices.
Paintball
Advisor: Terry Chambers, S219, (708) 974-5647
Meetings: Wednesdays, 1:30-2:30 p.m., U211
Motivates students to work together and have school spirit through paintball
activities.
Peers Educating Peers (P.E.P.)
Advisor: Klaudia Mallet, B240, (708) 974-5465
Meetings: 1st & 3rd Wed. monthly, 10-11a.m., U209
Promotes and encourages healthy lifestyle choices in our community.
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)/Honors Organization
Advisor: Demetrius Robinson (708) 974-5353, U203
A prestigious national organization that recognizes academic excellence in
two-year colleges.
Pi Kappa Delta (Forensics Speech Team)
Advisor: John Nash, A266, (708) 974-5556
Meetings: contact advisor for info
Engages students in activities that will help them develop skills and values
vital for success and having a positive impact on the community.
Psychology Club
Advisor: Mitchell Baker and Nick Shizas, A114, (708) 608-4058 or
(708) 608-4121
Meetings: 2/19, 3/5, 3/19, 4/2, 4/16, 4/30 1:30-2:30 p.m., A151
Provides the opportunity to explore various fields within Psychology as well
as to give students leadership[ opportunities to become successful.
Recreation Management/Recreation Therapy (R.U.N.)
Advisor: Donna McCauley, A220, (708) 974-0185
Meetings: Wednesdays, 9am, B156
To represent all groups of all abilities through rewarding activities. To
combine all people in the interest, attitude and actions of recreation
through healing ,assisting and management.
Relay for Life Planning Committee
Advisor: Wally Fronczek, B232, (708) 974-5372
Meetings: TBD
Unites students to celebrate those who have fought cancer & remember those
we have lost and fight back to create a world with less cancer and more
birthdays.
Science
Advisor: Dr. Michael Bates, C241, (708) 974-5656
Meetings: Every other Wed. beginning 1/23, 2:30-3:30 p.m., C246
Pursues knowledge and advance scientific interests in the community.
SHARP
Advisor: Jeremy Shermak, A250, (708) 608-4212
Meetings: TBD
Creates both academic and recreational activities for honors program
students to build community and enhance the academic experience
Shred
Advisor: Demetrius Robinson, U202, (708) 974-5353
Meetings: TBD
Promotes diversity within the college through the art of skating, BMXing,
scootering, etc. Encourages ethics, leadership and fellowship.
Ski/Snowboard
Advisor: Mike Wade, B200, (708) 974-5594
Meetings: 1st and 3rd Tuesday monthly, 12:30-1:30 p.m., B200
Organizes ski/board trips for the campus community.
Student Ambassador Program
Advisor: Alicea Toso, S101, (708) 974-5356
Offers high-achieving students the opportunity to give back to the college
by positively influencing prospective students.
Student Nursing Organization (S.N.O.)
Advisor: Georgina Murphy, L183
Meetings: last Wednesday of month, Noon, B119
Pre-professional organization for nursing students that are committed to
leadership, facilitating interaction between students, integrity and health
promotion in the community.
Ultimate Frisbee
Advisor: Jessica Crotty, D106, (708) 974-5281
Meetings: Mon. & Wed., 3-5 pm, campus green (outside Bldg. C.)
Brings students together for activity which allows physical fitness and
meeting new people.
Women Empowered (W.E.)
Advisors: U115, (708) 974-5717
Meetings: Tuesdays, 1-2 pm in U209
Support & awareness of women’s social issues. Working towards knowledge and
betterment of personal, academic and professional development
X-Rated Dance Team
Advisor: Demetrius Robinson, U202, (708) 974-5353
Meetings: Tues. & Thurs., 5-7 p.m., U117
To showcase a variety of dance styles, theater and most of all entertain.