Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Ricardo Fernandez is running for the Moraine Valley Community College District 524 Board of Trustees.
Position Sought Moraine Valley Community College District 524 Board of Trustees Campaign Contact Information Citizens for Ricardo A. Fernandez P.O. Box 150 Palos Park, IL 60464-0150 (708) 341-2357 fernandez23@usa.net Hometown Orland Park Family Members Gina M. Fernandez, wife. Education Moraine Valley Community College, 1987, Associate in Science University of Illinois at Chicago, 1989, Bachelor of Science University of Indianapolis, 1992, Master of Health Science Nova Southeastern University, 2007, PhD Current Occupation and Employer Working as a physical therapist for 24 years Former full-time professor at Northwestern University 2002-2006 Adjunct faculty at Governors State University, Morton College, and Oakton Community College …
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
John Schiera is running for the Moraine Valley Community College Board of Trustees in the April election.
Position Sought Moraine Valley Community College District Board of Trustees Campaign Contact Information Facebook: Elect John Schiera Hometown Palos Park Family Members Andrew Schiera, son; Natalie Schiera, daughter Education University of Illinois, 1983 Current Occupation and Employer Landscape Architect, self-employed Political Party Affiliation Independent Why are you seeking the position? To insure the students are offered the best education, utmost career opportunities and finest learning environment. And to assure the administration is fiscally responsible and accountable. What will be your single most important priority if you get elected? Keep a diligent watch over the wellness center's construction costs and schedule. And assure …
Sarah Wagner is running for the Moraine Valley Community College Board of Trustees in the April election.
Position Sought Moraine Valley Community College District Board of Trustees, District 524 Campaign Contact Information n/a Hometown Palos Hills Family Members Husband: Eugene Wagner Children: Sarah, Matthew, and Susan Education St. Xavier University, B.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychology Current Occupation and Employer I was a fitness instructor in the Southwest Suburbs for 30 years. Political Party Affiliation None. Why are you seeking the position? As a current member of the Board of Trustees at Moraine Valley Community College, I am committed to helping maintain the growth and excellent reputation of Moraine Valley Community College. I would like to be re-elected and continue to serve the community as its representative to the Board. …
Friday, March 8, 2013
A guide to the April 2013 Moraine Valley Community College Board of Trustee elections.
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Friday, March 8
Last year was a big year for Moraine Valley Community College. A new Board of Trustees elected after the April local elections will be tasked with solving challenges and guiding the community college. Three, 6-year terms and one unexpired, two-year term are up. Early voting begins March 25. Election Day is April 9. When we get closer to the days when you can cast a ballot, we'll post links to biographical and issue-based information about the trustee candidates. 3 to be elected to the full term (6 years): 1 to be elected for the unexpired term of 2 years: THE 'MUST-READ' STORIES Interesting stories relevant to Moraine Valley: Join Patch! Create a free user account and join the discussion about the future of the area. You'll be subscribed …
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Four seats are up, including three full terms and one unexpired, 2-year term.
The past year for Moraine Valley Community College has been one of interesting developments. Sylvia Jenkins, the Palos Hills-based college's new president, spoke about developing it as a place welcoming to everyone. She talked with Sun-Times Media about ways to improve the college in the coming months and years. Moraine Valley serves 26 communities in south suburbs. One area which likely will be seen as an improvement to the campus sprouted in December. Construction began on a Health Wellness and Education Center, which is modeled after similar facilities at two universities. It's expected to be completed by 2014. Four spots are up for the April elections on the college's Board of Trustees. Three of the openings are for six-year terms and …
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Plus: Grand Prairie students go on a musical tour, L-W schools win regional gold, and four Frankfort residents make Moraine Valley Community College dean's list.
The Lincoln-Way East and Lincoln-Way North Poms took their award-winning routines to state recently, finishing in the top 10 of their divisions. “We had a great team this year that worked really well together and had goals set to achieve,” said Lincoln-Way North Poms Coach Monica Bozek. “This season has been truly a great one for the whole squad,” said Lincoln-Way East Poms Coach Maria Gaytan. “The team was a very talented bunch of young ladies, and they all worked hard to achieve the goals we set in the beginning of the season.” Lincoln-Way East’s Poms competed in the Class AAA division and captured 6th in Hip Hop and 11th in Poms. Lincoln-Way North’s Poms competed in the Class AA division and took ninth place overall. For more, check out…
Bob
4:32 pm on Saturday, March 30, 2013
Concerned, as a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana and someone who both took classes and taught math and science at MVCC, I can tell you that the quality of instruction at schools like MVCC, COD, and Harper JC is FAR better than you can get in the first two years at U of I. In your first two years at U of I, classes like Chemistry, Physics and Calculus are rarely taught by 23 year … more ›