This month marks the 50th anniversary of the Native American occupation of Alcatraz, an abandoned federal prison located in San Francisco Bay. In 1969, Native Americans, including members of the American Indian Movement, took over the island from November 1969 to June 1971. The Native Americans claimed it as “Indian land under the Treaty of… Continue reading The 50th Anniversary of the Occupation of Alcatraz
Category: 50th Anniversary
Lenette Staudinger, Retired Biology Professor
Moraine Valley Community College celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year. To learn more about and to re-live some of what those five decades have been like, the college has been collecting oral histories. Throughout the semester we will be highlighting these videos. “I loved the job. I thought that was really important–especially to be a… Continue reading Lenette Staudinger, Retired Biology Professor
Dr. John Donahue, former Board of Trustees Chairman
Moraine Valley Community College celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year. To learn more about and to re-live some of what those five decades have been like, the college has been collecting oral histories. Throughout the semester we will be highlighting these videos. “What we focused on was making sure the community knew they could get… Continue reading Dr. John Donahue, former Board of Trustees Chairman
50 Years of Women’s Voices: Oral Histories of Moraine Valley
Meet some of the women who have shaped Moraine Valley over the last 50 years. They tell their stories of overcoming many challenges as they worked to establish this college as a nationally recognized institution. As part of its 50th Anniversary, Moraine Valley has collected oral histories from the people who have helped make it… Continue reading 50 Years of Women’s Voices: Oral Histories of Moraine Valley
Bill Finn, Athletics Director
Moraine Valley Community College celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year. To learn more about and to re-live some of what those five decades have been like, the college has been collecting oral histories. Throughout the semester we will be highlighting these videos. “Everything we do here and everything I do here is based on the… Continue reading Bill Finn, Athletics Director
Dr. Linda Brandt, Counselor
Moraine Valley Community College celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year. To learn more about and to re-live some of what those five decades have been like, the college has been collecting oral histories. Throughout the semester we will be highlighting these videos. “For so many students Moraine becomes their village, their family–to really provide that… Continue reading Dr. Linda Brandt, Counselor
Ron Kurfirst, Retired Director of Buildings and Grounds
Moraine Valley Community College celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year. To learn more about and to re-live some of what those five decades have been like, the college has been collecting oral histories. Throughout the semester we will be highlighting these videos. “I found another home.”…”This campus is beautiful.” Ron Kurfist worked at Moraine Valley… Continue reading Ron Kurfirst, Retired Director of Buildings and Grounds
Dr. Wally Fronczek, Dean of Liberal Arts
Moraine Valley Community College celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year. To learn more about and to re-live some of what those five decades have been like, the college has been collecting oral histories. Throughout the semester we will be highlighting these videos. “I think we’re very innovative here at the college.” Dr. Wally Fronczek has… Continue reading Dr. Wally Fronczek, Dean of Liberal Arts
Michael Espinoza, Instructor of Criminal Justice, and Eric DeVillez, Associate Professor of Communications/Literature
Moraine Valley Community College celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year. To learn more about and to re-live some of what those five decades have been like, the college has been collecting oral histories. Throughout the semester we will be highlighting these videos. “I found a home.” Michael Espinoza and Eric DeVillez have both taught here… Continue reading Michael Espinoza, Instructor of Criminal Justice, and Eric DeVillez, Associate Professor of Communications/Literature
Glenn Carpenter, Photographer
Moraine Valley Community College celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year. To learn more about and to re-live some of what those five decades have been like, the college has been collecting oral histories. Throughout the semester we will be highlighting these videos. “Diversity and variety make the job fun.” Glenn Carpenter became Moraine Valley’s photographer… Continue reading Glenn Carpenter, Photographer