To celebrate the start of the Spring semester, the College Archives has created a physical and digital exhibit looking at students from the past and present all here to study at Moraine Valley. The physical exhibit is located in the Library Lounge. The digital exhibit is on the College Archives website available here.
Author: Katie Cheever
18 years ago a cinematic adventure began…
“It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to.” Bilbo Baggins, “The Fellowship of the Ring” by J.R.R. Tolkien On December 10, 2001, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring… Continue reading 18 years ago a cinematic adventure began…
Manga!
Just in time for the Graphic Novel Symposium, the library has added several new manga titles to the collection. All these manga are available currently in the Library Lounge under New Arrivals. Manga is typically read backwards from what Western audiences are used to. Here are some helpful sites to start learning how to read… Continue reading Manga!
Celebrate the Glacier
Moraine Valley’s Student Newspaper, the Glacier, has been published for 51 years. Experience the past through the eyes of the front pages with “A Visual History of the Moraine Valley Student Newspaper” display. The display is located on a bulletin board across from the Art Gallery in the U Building. It will be up through… Continue reading Celebrate the Glacier
Glacier Gals
The Glacier Gals were an organization of women associated with Moraine Valley Community College and its purpose was to promote friendship. It was active from 1969-1974. In 1971, the Glacier Gals created a children’s doll house which they donated to Little Company of Mary Hospital. To learn more about the Glacier Gals and the activities… Continue reading Glacier Gals
The Story of the Palos Fen Nature Preserve
Planning on going hiking in a nature preserve this summer? Enjoy learning about the history of the Palos Fen Nature Preserve, which is located across the street from the college, in this online exhibit or check out the physical exhibit in the Library lounge. Preserving Palos Fen
Remembering the Card Catalog
In 1989 the Card Catalog at Moraine Valley Community College was no longer was updated. Then in 1991 the Card Catalog was put to rest through a funeral-like service put on by librarians. The video is in the link below. See the online exhibit here
Fine and Performing Arts Center 25th Anniversary
January 9, 1994, the dedication ceremony for the Fine and Performing Arts Center (FPAC) occurred. “Since that date, we have presented hundreds of performances representing dozens of different genres, exhibited nearly 100 professional artists in the art gallery, and seen over a half-million patrons come through our doors to explore the power of the arts.”… Continue reading Fine and Performing Arts Center 25th Anniversary
Celebrate the Holidays with the College Archives
The College Archives wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday season. Join us in celebrating this season by looking back to the 1997 Holiday Party celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Moraine Valley. A poem was read in honor of the anniversary and for all the original employees who were still employed at the time. December… Continue reading Celebrate the Holidays with the College Archives
Pumpkin Contest Looking Back: Pumpkins of the Past Exhibit
While you’re getting your pumpkins ready for the 2018 Pumpkin Contest take a break by viewing the Pumpkins of the Past exhibit brought to you by the College Archives. These pumpkins are from 2003, 2007, 2016, and 2017. Pumpkins of the Past Don’t forget to check out the Pumpkin Contest Information page for contest information.