Events

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The Reshaping of American Governance and Culture (Discussion 1) In-Person / Online

There have been numerous executive orders and new policy directions in the first few weeks of the second Trump Administration. Join us for a discussion regarding the resulting changes and the...  More
Date:
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Time:
11:00am - 12:15pm
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...  More
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,...  More
Date:
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Time:
11:00am - 12:15pm
Location:
Library Lounge
Audience:
  MV Students, Staff, Community Members  
Categories:
  Public Event  

The Reshaping of American Governance and Culture (Discussion 2) In-Person / Online

There have been numerous executive orders and new policy directions in the first few weeks of the second Trump Administration. Join us for a discussion regarding the resulting changes and the...  More
Date:
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Time:
11:00am - 12:15pm
Location:
Library Lounge
Audience:
  MV Students, Staff, Community Members  
Categories:
  Public Event  

SMS Workshop: Dice Tower In-Person

Get ready to roll in style! Visit the Student Maker Studio (L235) and create your one-of-a-kind wooden dice tower! Participants will be walked through the laser engraving software, Lightburn, to...  More
Date:
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Location:
The Cube (Map )
Audience:
  Students     Library Staff     MV Faculty & Staff  
Categories:
  MVCC Staff and Students Only  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 10 seats left

What is it like to go to graduate school? An honors program panel In-Person / Online

Thinking about pursuing a graduate degree eventually? Interested in an MA? An MBA? An MFA? An MPhil? JD? MD? PhD? EdD?* (*or any other graduate certificate, degree, or credential). What are the...  More
Date:
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Time:
9:30am - 10:45am
Location:
Library Lounge
Audience:
  MV Students, Staff, Community Members  
Categories:
  Public Event  

SMS Workshop: Dice Tower In-Person

Get ready to roll in style! Visit the Student Maker Studio (L235) and create your one-of-a-kind wooden dice tower! Participants will be walked through the laser engraving software, Lightburn, to...  More
Date:
Thursday, March 20, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Location:
The Cube (Map )
Audience:
  Students     Library Staff     MV Faculty & Staff  
Categories:
  MVCC Staff and Students Only  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 9 seats left

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...  More
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...  More
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...  More
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  

Women in Leadership Presents: A Conversation with Dr. Pamela Haney, President In-Person / Online

Participants will hear Dr. Haney’s leadership journey and gain valuable insight from Moraine Valley Community College's 6th president. This 1-hour event is sponsored by the Women in Leadership Club...  More
Date:
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Time:
3:45pm - 4:45pm
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...  More
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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