Hosted by Aidan McGuire, News Editor This week, Aidan McGuire sits down with Souzan Naser. The two discuss Naser’s position as a student counselor at Moraine and her previous career history. Naser plays a large role in helping undecided students find their path in life, and she provides insight in this important and fulfilling position.
Hosted by Aidan McGuire, News Editor This week, Aidan McGuire sits down with Troy Swanson, one of the librarians at Moraine Valley. They talk about Swanson’s path to where he is today, his new book on the psychology of learning, and his extensive work in unions.
Hosted by Aidan McGuire, News Editor This week, Aidan McGuire sits down with Patti Mehallick, director of Alumni and Annual Programs at Moraine Valley. The two discuss Mehallick’s extensive work for the college’s foundation and its many benefits for students. They also dive into the various resources the college provides for students who may be struggling, and Mehallick offers words of encouragement for students advancing through their academic career.
Hosted by Aidan McGuire, News Editor This week, Aidan McGuire sits down with Professor Eric DeVillez to discuss his career as an English professor and a second-generation professor at Moraine Valley. The two dive into the history of the school through DeVillez’s eyes and discuss how writing at a college level can be the refreshing break many people may need in their academic careers.
Hosted by Aidan McGuire, News Editor This week, Aidan McGuire sits down with Moraine’s head forensics coach, communications professor John Nash. Nash has been involved in speech for more than 30 years, and outside of his teaching and coaching work at Moraine Valley, he serves as the Recording Secretary of the Phi Rho Pi national forensics organization. The Moraine Valley speech team is headed to nationals in two weeks, hoping…
Hosted by Aidan McGuire, News Editor This week, Aidan McGuire sits down with Moraine’s head women’s basketball coach and communications professor Delwyn Jones. The two discuss Jones’ unique career path and how following what he loves to do has rewarded him in countless ways. From coaching the highly successful women’s basketball team to teaching speech classes to his heavy involvement in the faculty union, Jones is truly passionate and caring…
Hosted by Aidan McGuire, News Editor This week, Aidan McGuire sits down with Moraine adjunct professor Jenni Lamb-Hetherington. Lamb-Hetherington began her career on the stage through professional improv and comedy shows in Chicago, New York and many more cities. She has now shifted her creative endeavors to screenwriting and creative writing projects, using improv to influence her writing process. In this episode, McGuire and Lamb-Hetherington dive into her impressive career…
Season 2, Episode 11 This week, Aidan McGuire sits down with Moraine Valley’s executive director for diversity, equity and inclusion, Rory Smith. The two talk about the importance of DEI at the college level and how Smith is forging a new path at Moraine in this inaugural role. They also discuss Smith’s extensive background in DEI work and why he choose to make the move toward education.
