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Voter Registration Event (hallway outside of library) In-Person
The democracy commitment is sponsoring voter registration drive with the Illinois Coalition for immigrant and Refugee Rights. We will have forms for U.S. citizens to register to vote.
- Date:
- Wednesday, January 22, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00am - 1:00pm
- Location:
- Library Lounge
- Audience:
- MV Students, Staff, Community Members
- Categories:
- Public Event
SMS Workshop: 3D Printing Introduction In-Person
Students are invited to The Student Maker Studio (SMS), located in the Library, L235, on Wednesday January 22 to learn about 3D printers and the software to make projects for them while creating and...
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- Date:
- Wednesday, January 22, 2025
- Time:
- 3:30pm - 5:00pm
- Location:
- The Cube (Map )
- Audience:
- Students
- Categories:
- MVCC Staff and Students Only
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration
- Register! - 9 seats left
The Dignity in Pay Act & The Legislative Process with Illinois State Representative Theresa Mah In-Person / Online
MVCC Velocity students interview special guest Theresa Mah, Illinois State Representative from the 24th District. Representative Mah was the chief sponsor of the Dignity in Pay Act which eliminates...
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- Date:
- Thursday, January 23, 2025
- Time:
- 12:30pm - 1:45pm
- Location:
- Library Lounge
- Audience:
- MV Students, Staff, Community Members
- Categories:
- Public Event
SMS Workshop: Cricut Introduction In-Person
Students are invited to The Student Maker Studio (SMS), located in the Library, L235, on Wednesday January 29 to learn about paper and vinyl cutting with a Cricut. Students will learn about precision...
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- Date:
- Wednesday, January 29, 2025
- Time:
- 3:30pm - 5:00pm
- Location:
- The Cube (Map )
- Audience:
- Students
- Categories:
- MVCC Staff and Students Only
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration
- Register! - 10 seats left
SMS Workshop: Cricut Introduction In-Person
Students are invited to The Student Maker Studio (SMS), located in the Library, L235, on Thursday January 30 to learn about paper and vinyl cutting with a Cricut. Students will learn about precision...
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- Date:
- Thursday, January 30, 2025
- Time:
- 3:30pm - 5:00pm
- Location:
- The Cube (Map )
- Audience:
- Students
- Categories:
- MVCC Staff and Students Only
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration
- Register! - 10 seats left
SMS Workshop: Laser Cutter Introduction In-Person
Students are invited to The Student Maker Studio (SMS), located in the Library, L235, on Wednesday February 5 to learn about laser cutting with an Omtech Polar 360 Laser Cutter. Students will learn...
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- Date:
- Wednesday, February 5, 2025
- Time:
- 3:30pm - 5:00pm
- Location:
- The Cube (Map )
- Audience:
- Students
- Categories:
- MVCC Staff and Students Only
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration
- Register! - 10 seats left
SMS Workshop: Laser Cutter Introduction In-Person
Students are invited to The Student Maker Studio (SMS), located in the Library, L235, on Thursday February 6 to learn about laser cutting with an Omtech Polar 360 Laser Cutter. Students will learn...
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- Date:
- Thursday, February 6, 2025
- Time:
- 3:30pm - 5:00pm
- Location:
- The Cube (Map )
- Audience:
- Students
- Categories:
- MVCC Staff and Students Only
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration
- Register! - 10 seats left
Wired to Win - Technology in Sports with Dr. Alison Lacny In-Person / Online
Technology has become an integral part of modern sports, enhancing performance, improving safety, enriching fan experiences. However, it can take away from the human emotion, and unpredictable...
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- Date:
- Wednesday, February 12, 2025
- Time:
- 10:00am - 10:50am
- Location:
- Library Lounge
- Audience:
- MV Students, Staff, Community Members
- Categories:
- Public Event
Featured Pop Culture Talk with Dr. Paul Booth of DePaul University In-Person / Online
The MVCC Library is excited to welcome Dr. Paul Booth, a leading scholar from DePaul University specializing in fandom, pop culture, and media studies. Dr. Booth will delve into the ways media and fan...
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- Date:
- Wednesday, February 26, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00am - 11:50am
- Location:
- Library Lounge
- Audience:
- MV Students, Staff, Community Members
- Categories:
- Public Event
Universal Design for Learning featuring Dr. Heather Hayes In-Person / Online
Presentation by Dr. Heather Hayes, Assistant Professor of Special Education at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa. Dr. Hayes is an expert in special education, having served as a middle and...
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- Date:
- Thursday, March 6, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00am - 12:15pm
- Location:
- Library Lounge
- Audience:
- MV Students, Staff, Community Members
- Categories:
- Public Event
Which Superhero Are You? Fandom, Identity, and American Culture In-Person / Online
Marc DiPaolo, Assistant Professor of Humanities and author of War, Politics, and Superheroes will talk about what different superheroes mean to fans, focusing on their value systems, powers, race,...
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- Date:
- Tuesday, March 18, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00am - 12:15pm
- Location:
- Library Lounge
- Audience:
- MV Students, Staff, Community Members
- Categories:
- Public Event
Free trade and Protectionism: Examining the benefits, drawbacks and consequences of tariffs In-Person / Online
Please join Economics Professor George Lam and Political Science Professor Kevin Navratil on a discussion about global trade. We will examine the benefits and drawbacks of free trade and...
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- Date:
- Tuesday, March 25, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00am - 12:15pm
- Location:
- Library Lounge
- Audience:
- MV Students, Staff, Community Members
- Categories:
- Public Event
Fun and Games - Board Games for Bored People Through History with Jason King In-Person / Online
Board games appear globally and over the span of thousands of years. We'll be exploring several classic board games - including Backgammon, Go, Chess, Shogi, Xiangqi, and Bao, as well as other...
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- Date:
- Wednesday, March 26, 2025
- Time:
- 10:00am - 10:50am
- Location:
- Library Lounge
- Audience:
- MV Students, Staff, Community Members
- Categories:
- Public Event
In Our Own Words: Experiences and Insights from Students with Disabilities In-Person / Online
MVCC students share their personal experiences and perspectives living with disabilities. This event offers a unique opportunity to learn about life inside and outside of the classroom. Panelists will...
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- Date:
- Thursday, March 27, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00am - 12:15pm
- Location:
- Library Lounge
- Audience:
- MV Students, Staff, Community Members
- Categories:
- Public Event
How the media ecosystem is changing and the impact on politics and society In-Person / Online
Several faculty across disciplines will discuss the new media ecosystem and the impact this has had on politics and society.
- Date:
- Thursday, April 3, 2025
- Time:
- 9:30am - 10:45am
- Location:
- Library Lounge
- Audience:
- MV Students, Staff, Community Members
- Categories:
- Public Event
A Century of Debate: The Scopes Monkey Trial & Its Legacy In-Person / Online
As we mark the 100th anniversary of the historic Scopes Trial, this interdisciplinary panel will delve into the enduring significance of The State of Tennessee v. John Thomas Scopes, a case that...
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- Date:
- Thursday, April 10, 2025
- Time:
- 12:30pm - 1:45pm
- Location:
- Library Lounge
- Audience:
- MV Students, Staff, Community Members
- Categories:
- Public Event
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