The Moraine Valley Library and Moraine Valley Bookstore are happy to announce that Alex Haley’s novel, the Autobiography of Malcolm X has been chosen as the 2007-2008 text for the One Book, One College program. A series of events and discussions will be held beginning in the Fall 2007 semester. For more information, visit the One Book, One College: Malcolm X web site.

The library was happy to be the starting point for an innovative, public art performance, Art Speaks, Art Walks, which featured student poetry and prose and campus art.

Erika Deiters and Mike McGuire introduce the event.

Student reads with the library’s Red Man

Reading just outside the library with Matt Lamb’s work, Complimenting Diversity.

Reading with Matt Lamb’s Woman of Peace.

The library is hosting a disply in honor of Moraine Valley’s 40th Anniversary. Please stop by the library’s lounge area to take a look at the history of our college. You may also want to take a look at the online 40th Anniversary Display.

The Library hosted the panel discussion Silence is Loud today. This event was sponsored by Moraine Valley’s GLOW (gay, lesbian, or whatever) Student group. An audio recording of this event is available on our Library Events Podcast page (no iPod needed).

About 50 students, staff, faculty, and members of the community attended the event.

This is part of a display about the Day of Silence, which is on April 18th.

Our panel members were excellent.

Today the library honored staff and faculty authors and artists at the Annual Authors’ Display and Recpetion. This year was a special year, because the library also honored Lynn Peters whose Goodyear Project is permanently installed in the library. This artwork was made possible by a generous grant made by Professor Janice Hill-Matula.

Vice-President Ludwig welcomes everyone to the reception.

Dean Sylvia Jenkins recognizes Lynn Peters, whose art work was dedicated today.

Lynn Peters posing with her Goodyear Project.

The 2007 Authors Recpetion Honorees.

Staff and faculty look at the Authors’ Exhibit.

Faculty and staff discuss the great authors on our campus.

Librarian Lee Semmerling presents facult authros Ira Siegal and Mark Derdzinski

Everyone enjoyed the refreshments following the dedication.

The Authors Reception and Artwork Dedication will take place on Wed. April 4 at 2 p.m. in the library lounge.

The library will be closed Friday - Sunday, April 6 - 8 for the Easter holiday. The library will re-open on Monday, April 9th at 7:30 a.m.

Silence is Loud, April 10th, 2007, 11a.m. in the library lounge
Panel discussion of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues on campus to raise awareness students. Sponsored by Moraine Valley’s GLOW Student Group.

Perceptions of Mental Illness in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month

The Behavioral Science and Psychology club at Moraine Valley Community College is sponsoring a panel discussion regarding the perception of mental illness in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. Specific topics include myths and stigmas, as well as diagnoses and treatment. Our expert and professional panel will share their experience and perspective, and are available to field audience questions.
Please join us Wednesday, May 2, from 1-2 pm in the Library.