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The countdown to the start of the semester is on! ⏱ T-10 days until classes, so here’s a glimpse into student life here at Moraine Valley - how will you make the most of your experience? 🤙
Just your friendly reminder that there used to be a McDonald's on campus...also that fall registration is open and classes begin on Aug. 22 🍟
#MoraineValues your health and lifestyle, so we're sharing some #MoraineValleyFacts about @mvccfitrec today:
🏋️ The FitRec was built in 2014 and is a 113,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art building that features a large fitness center, 4 group fitness studios, a 3-court gymnasium and an aquatic complex.
🏊 There is a wide variety of group fitness courses available, including yoga, cycling and swim classes.
💪 Full-time students taking 12 credits or more during the fall and spring, and/or 6 credits or more during the summer semester, have full access to the FitRec as part of their student fee package.
⚽ You can also participate in intramural sports like dodgeball and soccer.
Find out more at the link in our bio!
At least we own it 💁♀️ #obsessed
Happy #InternationalFriendshipDay! Here's to the friends we know and the ones we still haven't met yet 💚🤍
Moraine Valley in color 🌈
#MoraineValues your other commitments and responsibilities in addition to being a student, which includes your time. If Palos Hills is too far out of your way, consider enrolling in courses at one of our extension sites, the Southwest Education Center in Tinley Park or the Education Center at Blue Island! Students who live or work near these areas love the convenience they provide, plus all of the same services you will find on our main campus.
Come to SWEC's Information Night on Aug. 1, or Blue Island's on Aug. 8, from 5 – 7 p.m. to see all these sites have to offer and take the next step towards achieving your academic goals. Learn more and RSVP at the link in bio.
As Shakespeare once said, “Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them," and we know a great way for you to spend part of your weekend: Watch a performance of "Twelfth Night" by the incredibly talented members of @mvcc_theater! Admission is free. If you missed opening night yesterday, don't fret. There are still three more opportunities to catch a show; tonight and tomorrow at 7 p.m., or Sunday at 3 p.m. on the stage at the Gateway. Thou shalt find more info at the link in our bio. 🎭
🎶 You know it’s not the same #asitwas 🎶
You're looking at certified culinarians! Last month, we celebrated our first group of students to receive this honor from the American Culinary Federation (ACF). Each was awarded a special diploma and a patch to wear on their chef’s jacket. Read the story and learn more about our culinary program at the link in our bio. 👩🍳
Did you know that we have a cadaver lab on campus?? Instructor Sam Chen showed us around! If you’re a health sciences student who needs elective credits, you can take 8-week dissection courses this fall and experience the lab for yourself 🩻
Transcription: So, BIO-182 is where you can take the skin off and explore the muscles, and even take a look at what’s inside somebody’s chest. We open it up to see the heart, lungs, and then 183 is where we actually crack open a person’s head. We take a look at the brain, take out their spinal cord and section them as we look inside their intestines, and bisect them in half to look at their pelvic organs. We see a lot of things. When you open up somebody, you never know what’s going to be there, so it’s always a surprise.
Campus looks good in any season, but summer is one of our favorites🌤️ How many of these spots do you recognize?!
#MoraineValues YOU 💚🤍 Learn more at the link in our bio.
For this #MoraineValleyFact, we're headed over to Building C, or Dr. Vernon O. Crawley Science Hall. Dr. Crawley served for 21 years from 1991-2012 as Moraine Valley's fourth president. He began his professional career as a scientist, so it's fitting that the building (home to our science programs) is named after him! This includes the health sciences, which have a long history of student success with high completion and employment rates upon graduation.
#MoraineValues healthcare workers, so we offer many opportunities to help you reach your career goals in the medical field. One of those programs is Sleep Technology, where students learn about sleep as a component of health, sleep disorders, and the knowledge, skills and behaviors needed to become a sleep technologist via lectures, labs and clinicals. 💤
Visit morainevalley.edu/healthcare at the link in our bio to explore all of our programs and see which might be the right fit for you.
Have you stopped by @robertfdecaprioartgallery at @mvccfpac lately?! There's only two more weeks (until July 18) to visit the community art exhibition, which features work from local artists. Some pieces are for sale, or even have interactive elements, like these bowls that produce different musical notes 🎶
#MoraineValues knowledge, including the individuals who work hard everyday to share it with others. Sara Cook is one of those people, who chose to pursue a career in teaching after exploring her options at Moraine Valley. She completed her general education requirements along with many Early Childhood Education classes before transferring to Saint Xavier University.
“The Education Department at Moraine Valley is tight-knit and small, and that’s a benefit,” she said. “When you have a smaller community, everyone’s a little bit closer. You really get to know your teachers, and the teachers get to know you—and they know you by name. They really care about you and want to set you up for success. It was a great starting point,” she said.
Read Sara's full story and learn more about our education programs at the 🔗 in our bio. 🍎
For all of the animal lovers out there, here's what it's like to be a student in our noncredit Veterinary Assistant Program! More details at the link in bio. 🐾
#MoraineValleyFact: Did thou know that we are the only community college in Illinois with our very own Shakespeare Garden?! It was unveiled in 2016 and features plants mentioned in Shakespeare’s poems and plays, excerpts of which are showcased on signage throughout the garden. The space also includes a brick-lined pathway, benches, bird baths, and a sun dial. It's the perfect place on campus to relax, read and enjoy nature during the summer months when all the flowers are blooming. 🌼
If you decide to visit, you will also notice that there are engraved bricks within the walkways. You can share a special message to show your support for Moraine Valley, honor a graduate, remember a loved one, recognize a special occasion or pay tribute to someone who has made a lasting impression in your life. All funds raised through brick sales go to support the Moraine Valley Foundation’s efforts to provide student scholarships, faculty innovations, college programs, and emergency assistance funds for students. Here you can see our staff recently installing the 4×8 bricks, which takes place once a year. For more information about the Shakespeare Garden and the Moraine Valley Foundation, visit the link in our bio.
A few highlights from the High School Equivalency graduation ceremony last week! Congratulations to all of the new #MoraineGrads 👏🎓
It’s a beautiful day to explore campus! ☀️
