Category: Student Trustee Column

Posted on: May 12, 2025 Posted by: Garrett Weigel Comments: 0

Student Trustee congratulates grads, current students on progress

Photo courtesy of MVCC Marketing Hey Cyclones!I can’t believe it’s the end of the year already! I just wanted to start off by congratulating our graduates on their graduation on Friday! All your hard work and dedication have paid off. I want to wish you the best in your futureendeavors. You will do great as long as you believe in yourself. Whether you plan on transferring or starting your career,…

Posted on: April 21, 2025 Posted by: Garrett Weigel Comments: 0

Meet your new Student Trustee, Garrett Weigel

Photo courtesy of MVCC Marketing Department Hey, Moraine Valley! My name is Garrett Weigel, and I am honored to be your new student trustee for the 2025-2026 school year! Currently, I am finishing up my Associate of Arts degree at Moraine Valley and plan to graduate in the Spring of 2026. Alongside my studies, I am also a federal work-study student and help students fill out their FAFSA forms. In…

Posted on: December 3, 2024 Posted by: Stefanie DaCosta Comments: 0

Student Trustee: Clubs serve others for the holidays

Graphic by James Landgraf, Former Graphic Design Intern Hello fellow students,  I pray everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. I want to take a moment and thank all the Moraine Valley students, clubs, organizations, faculty, and staff for their efforts to contribute to others for the holiday season. I was able to join the Phi Theta Kappa club and make Thanksgiving cards for children in hospitals. The Next Generation Business…

Posted on: October 1, 2024 Posted by: Stefanie DaCosta Comments: 0

Student Trustee updates her recent events as she represents MV students

Photo by Emily Hernandez, Staff Photographer What has your student trustee been up to?  I know a lot of people are wondering exactly what being the Student Trustee entails. I must say there have been many phenomenal experiences I have shared since being elected as your Student Trustee. One of the best parts is meeting so many welcoming and warm people, and being able to offer encouragement to students whenever…

Posted on: August 22, 2024 Posted by: Stefanie DaCosta Comments: 0

Student Trustee: Start strong to finish stronger

Dear Students,  First, I want to welcome all new and returning students to Moraine Valley and wish you the best of luck in your semester. It is hard to believe the summer is over and we are now embarking on a fresh start to classes. Remember, we are all “A” students at the start of the semester; work hard and do your best.  As Student Trustee, my responsibility is to…

Posted on: May 9, 2024 Posted by: Stefanie DaCosta Comments: 0

Congratulations to the Class of 2024 from Student Trustee, Stefanie DaCosta

Photo courtesy of the Moraine Valley Marketing Department Dear Fellow students,  As finals week approaches and the cloud of anticipation, nervousness, and excitement hoovers above us, I want to remind you to stop, take a deep breath, and reflect on the past 15 weeks. We have made it through tough exams, daunting assignments, and countless lectures. We laughed, cried, and everything in between to get to the point we are…

Posted on: April 29, 2024 Posted by: Stefanie DaCosta Comments: 0

Student Trustee, Stefanie DaCosta, embarks on new term

Photo courtesy of Moraine Marketing Department My name is Stefanie DaCosta, I am a nursing student at Moraine Valley Community College, and will be finishing my first year in a few more weeks. I earned an Associate degree in liberal arts from Moraine Valley in 2019. Last year, I decided to return to Moraine to embark on a new endeavor. Prior to my decision to return to further my education,…

Posted on: January 18, 2024 Posted by: Demetri Sianis Comments: 0

Student Trustee: Attend Board meetings to be eligible for next Student Trustee

Student Trustee elections are only three months away. The requirements to be a student trustee are to attend two board meetings before April and fill out the application. Only two meetings are left to attend to be eligible to run for office. The first meeting is on February 20, and the second is on March 19, so make sure you participate in the meetings if you have yet to attend…