Category: Student Trustee Column

Posted on: September 8, 2025 Posted by: Garrett Weigel Comments: 0

Student Trustee: Stop by Fall Fest on Wednesday

Photo by Glacier Staff Photographer 2024-25 Hey Moraine Valley! If you haven’t marked your calendars yet, now’s the perfect time! Fall Fest is coming up this Wednesday, September 10 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on the Gateway (that’s the grassy area between the G building and the arches in the center of the main campus). It’s a chance for students to discover everything Moraine Valley has to offer. It…

Posted on: August 11, 2025 Posted by: Garrett Weigel Comments: 0

Student Trustee: Welcome to the Fall Semester!

Welcome back, Cyclones!   I hope you all had a great summer and are ready to tackle the Fall 2025 semester!   Here are some very important reminders for our students, especially those of you starting your programs this fall: Make sure to take advantage of the services available to students on the first floor of the S-Building (also known as S-Street). These include Admissions, Registration, the Cashier’s Office, and…

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…