Moraine Valley Community College Library, Palos Hills, Illinois, USA. The Library Event PodCasts are intended to be a flexible, portable record of the events held within the Moraine Valley Library. As such, they are intended to enhance library programs and the larger Moraine Valley curriculum.These events are hosted by the library in the spirit of public discussion, open debate, and intellectual growth. The views expressed by panel members, lecturers, or audience members are their own and are not necessarily the official views of the Moraine Valley Community College board of trustees, staff, faculty, or administration. http://lib.morainevalley.edu/libraryeventpodcasts.aspx books Moraine Valley Community College 2006 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us Thu, 4 Jun 2015 11:00:00 -0500 Thu, 4 Jun 2015 11:00:00 -0500 library@morainevalley.edu (Troy Swanson) FeedForAll v1.0 (1.0.0.2) unlicensed version The Event Podcast and Check It Out Podcasts are merging into a single podcast. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Thu, 4 Jun 2015 12:30:04 -0500 Khentul Rinpoche of the Drepung Loseling Monastery discusses the meaning of the sand manadala in Tibetan Bhuddism. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Thu, 4 June 2015 12:30:04 -0500 Khentul Rinpoche of the Drepung Loseling Monastery discusses the meaning of the sand manadala in Tibetan Bhuddism. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Thu, 7 May 2015 12:30:04 -0500 Jennifer Nye talks about barriers the LGBT community face additional in finding resources and support when confronting domestic violence within their relationships.Members of Moraine Valley's GASP (Gender and Sexual Progress club) discuss their experiences. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Thu, 16 Apr 2015 12:30:04 -0500 Members of Moraine Valley's GASP (Gender and Sexual Progress club) discuss their experiences. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Thu, 02 Apr 2015 12:30:04 -0500 Dr. Zaher Sahloul and Suzanne Akhras-Sahloul members of the Syrian American Medical Society, discuss why we should care about Syria, where more than 12 million Syrians, of which more than 75 percent are women and children, are either refuges or internally displaced. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Thu, 26 Feb 2015 12:30:04 -0500 Culinary and cultural event featuring Michael O'Shea of MVCC's Culinary Arts program and Kevin O'Connell from the Foreign Language Department. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Thu, 26 Feb 2015 12:30:04 -0500 MVCC faculty member Tamarra Coleman-Hill discusses the significance of literary great James Baldwin and the Civil Rights movement. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Mon, 23 Feb 2015 12:30:04 -0500 Dr. Nadine Naber addresses various historical and political conditions that produce violence against women in the Arab world with a focus on Palestine. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Wed, 20 Nov 2014 12:30:04 -0500 We will mark the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I with a discussion of the significance of this immense and horrific global conflict. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Thu, 06 Nov 2014 12:30:04 -0500 According the U.S. Census, people of Arab descent are classified as White yet many Arab-Americans would consider themselves not quite White. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Thu, 06 Nov 2014 12:30:04 -0500 Presenter Jeff Garza, principal at Garza Consulting in Grand Rapids, Michigan, specializes in sensometrics, connecting sensory perception, mathematics and statistical methods for both product development and quality control. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Thu, 06 Nov 2014 12:30:04 -0500 Come with Jermaine Ford on a journey of discovering that “aha moment. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Wed, 05 Nov 2014 12:30:04 -0500 Tommy Hensel shares stories of his life of perpetual wanderlust and serial "non-belonging." http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Wed, 06 Nov 2014 12:30:04 -0500 Jeff Christ discusses the Plato's Cave and draws some philosophical lessons from it, finding interesting connections to Moraine Valley’s Core Values. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Wed, 06 Nov 2014 12:30:04 -0500 Maryan Jatczak's story to holistic nursing. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Wed, 06 Nov 2014 12:30:04 -0500 Delwyn Jones offers a bold but self-reflective performance piece on race and socio-economic status in suburban America. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Wed, 06 Nov 2014 12:30:04 -0500 McBride is a world renowned scholar who specializes issues relating to race and sexual orientation issues. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Tue, 21 Oct 2014 12:30:04 -0500 Debra Gittler, founder and executive director of ConTextos, an educational NGO established in El Salvador and the U.S. will explain how ConTextos, a social entrepreneurship initiative, improves education in the Northern Triangle Countries. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Wed, 15 Oct 2014 12:30:04 -0500 Members of the LGBTQ community as well as LGBTQ Allies talk about sexual and gender identity and the coming out process http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Wed, 15 Oct 2014 12:30:04 -0500 This special event utilized arts to express all aspects of mental health. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Mon, 06 Oct 2014 12:30:04 -0500 Education experts define and explore the causes and impacts of bullying. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Thu, 02 Oct 2014 12:30:04 -0500 Filmmaker and MVCC faculty member Dan Pal presents his short film Scotty Works OUT. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Wed, 01 Oct 2014 12:30:04 -0500 Presenter Michael Murphy, a LEED Green associate engineer with Thornton Tomasetti Inc., earned a bachelor’s degree in architectural studies and a master’s degree in architecture from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Wed, 24 Sep 2014 12:30:04 -0500 Faculty member Jeffrey McCully discusses the ways that gender expression and human sexuality are socially constructed based on norms that change from one society to another and across time. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Tue, 23 Sep 2014 12:30:04 -0500 Faculty members from literature and the library will discuss James Baldwin's classic text. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Fri, 19 Sep 2014 12:30:04 -0500 Faculty member Sherly Bundy discusses graphic novels as a literary genre. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Thu, 18 Sep 2014 12:30:04 -0500 Artist and Fine Arts faculty member, Erik LaGatutta discusses the art form of comic books and graphic novels. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Thu, 18 Sep 2014 12:30:04 -0500 Faculty members from literature and the library will discuss James Baldwin's classic text. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Tue,9 Sep 2014 12:30:04 -0500 Three interns from the Illinois EPA present the findings from their work and offer new insight on sustainability efforts in higher education. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Wed, 13 Aug 2014 12:30:04 -0500 Jerimi Ann Walker uses four stories of data to illustrate what companies know about us and how the numbers may reveal things that even we didn't know. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Tue, 10 Jun 2014 12:30:04 -0500 Jason king will share stories and lessons about why this area, now called Palos, was vital to the settlement of Chicago. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Tue, 13 May 2014 12:30:04 -0500 This faculty panel will discuss some of the issues and present valuable information about the safety of vaccines. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Tue, 29 Apr 2014 12:30:04 -0500 his film that tells the story of three friends—two idealistic activists and one skeptic—attempting to live across three continents in poverty on $1.25 a day. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Tue, 23 Apr 2014 12:30:04 -0500 his film that tells the story of three friends—two idealistic activists and one skeptic—attempting to live across three continents in poverty on $1.25 a day. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Tue, 23 Apr 2014 12:30:04 -0500 Souzan Naser shares the complexity and negotiation process of weaving in and out of her two identities and how she strikes a balance between staying true to her Arab ethnicity while also integrating mainstream American values. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Tue, 22 Apr 2014 12:30:04 -0500 Dr. Burns is a psychiatrist at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He will explore cultural, legal, and ethical issues surrounding suicide. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Thu, 3 Apr 2014 12:30:04 -0500 A panel of Moraine Valley Faculty members address the meaning, value, and history of post-apocalyptic literature. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Wed, 2 Apr 2014 12:30:04 -0500 Interviews with participants in the 2014 library science fair. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Tue, 1 Apr 2014 12:30:04 -0500 Moraine Valley Psychology faculty members will discuss resilience, evolution and survival, obedience, the nature of fear, PTSD, and many other topics that relate to zombies. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Thu, 27 Mar 2014 12:30:04 -0500 Public health emergencies may impact the economic viability of a community, debilitate business operations, or cause major concern among citizens. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Tue, 25 Mar 2014 12:30:04 -0500 Tamarra Coleman-Hill discusses the connections and meanings between Feminism and Democracy http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Thu, 20 Mar 2014 12:30:04 -0500 Ann Henson discusses the connections between Education and Democracy http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Thu, 20 Mar 2014 12:30:04 -0500 John Neff discusses some ways that he utilizes cloud storage and social media to create a digital drop box that is designed to preserve a more encompassing memorial of his life. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Thu, 20 Mar 2014 12:30:04 -0500 Through some life experiences and a chat with Eddie Vedder, Maura Vizza found strength and her voice. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Fri, 28 Feb 2014 12:30:04 -0500 History faculty member Jim McIntyre opens up the MVCC Democracy Commitment faculty lecture series. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Wed, 19 Feb 2014 12:30:04 -0500 Beverly McLaughlin tells her story of overcoming the death of her daughter, raising her grandchildren, and starting an orphanage in Kenya. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Tue, 18 Feb 2014 12:30:04 -0500 These young women will share their day-to-day experiences navigating two worlds as they embrace their faith in this uniquely diverse and complex culture. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Wed, 05 Feb 2014 12:30:04 -0500 Historians consider the role of disease, plagues, and outbreaks throughout history. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Tue, 04 Feb 2014 12:30:04 -0500 MVCC Chief O'Connor will discuss emergency preparedness at MVCC. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Wed, 29 Jan 2014 12:30:04 -0500 Scott Murdoch invites us to go further. Combining wise lessons from ancient elders with data from modern research, he discusses ways we can add yet more happy years to our life. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Fri, 17 Jan 2014 12:30:04 -0500 Charmaine Sevier takes us on the journey of how history became a part of her personal story as she planned for and attended the 2009 presidential inauguration. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Fri, 20 Dec 2013 12:30:04 -0500 Discussion of how basic statistics serve as a tool in decision making and risk management. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Tue, 12 Nov 2013 12:30:04 -0500 Panel of employers from various industries discussing their internship program. This event is organized by the MVCC Job Resource Center. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Thu, 07 Nov 2013 12:30:04 -0500 Assistant Professor of Political Science Kevin Navratil will discuss how theories and concepts in international relations apply to the book World War Z. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Mon, 28 Oct 2013 12:30:04 -0500 This panel focused on the importance of food and food production from a perspective that considers people and the environment. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Wed, 23 Oct 2013 12:30:04 -0500 Mathematicians Jerimi Walker and Brian Kurth and biologist Peter Porter use a fictional zombie outbreak as a way to explore real-world mathematical models used to predict disease outbreaks. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Tue, 22 Oct 2013 12:30:04 -0500 Alumni Michelle Gerrity Disucsses how math is used to predict whiplast injuries in collisions. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Wed, 16 Oct 2013 12:30:04 -0500 A dsicussion about the creepy, brain-hungry zombie has become a symbol across art, film and literature. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Wed, 09 Oct 2013 12:30:04 -0500 Members of the Official Blues Brothers Review discuss about some of our favorite founding fathers and mothers of the blues http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Fri, 04 Oct 2013 12:30:04 -0500 Philosophy faculty members will discuss the ways that philosophers have thought about the individual and the group. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Thu, 03 Oct 2013 12:30:04 -0500 We brought together faculty members to discuss lessons of a fictitious zombie apocalypse and to challenge us to think about how they would survive http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Tue, 24 Sep 2013 12:30:04 -0500 Actuary Bryan Bowman discusses the acutuarial science field as part of our STEAM series. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Thu,19 Sep 2013 12:30:04 -0500 After spending several years of her adult life searching for answers surrounding her closed adoption, Sandra Beauchamp shares the struggle to locate her birth parents and simultaneously honor the authentic parents who lovingly raised her. This brief narrative is an introduction to her ongoing journey and the role storytelling plays in her quest for answers. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Wed, 18 Sep 2013 12:30:04 -0500 Moraine Valley proudly welcomed Dr. Khalil Marrar who discussed the state of Egypt, the role of the US in the Middle East, and the state of Democracy in the Middle East. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Tue, 17 Sep 2013 12:30:04 -0500 Literary scholar Mairin Barney of Roosevelt University takes us on an exploration of World War Z and zombie literature. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Wed, 09 Sep 2013 12:30:04 -0500 Sam Chen, who taught anatomy and physiology to prospective nursing students, explores his journey following his decision to become a become a nursing student. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Mon, 26 Aug 2013 12:30:04 -0500 Community organizer Claudia Ayala discusses the efforts of the Little Village Environmental Justice Organization http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Thu, 2 May 2013 12:30:04 -0500 Faculty member Tamarra Coleman-Hill discusses her life as an activist and the role that activists play in society. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Thu, 2 May 2013 12:30:04 -0500 Regional Volunteer Coordinator for the American Red Cross, Jodie Lieffring, discusses distaster relief and the role of volunteers. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Thu, 2 May 2013 12:30:04 -0500 Childhood places, experiences with inspirational people, and life choices push us in new directions in life. Stephenie Presseller takes us on her ongoing journey that has led her to become the first sustainability manager at Moraine Valley. This is an amazingly beautiful, challenging, and winding road that invites us all to come along and walk the walk toward sustainability. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Thu, 2 May 2013 12:30:04 -0500 The library welcomed noted historian Theodore Karamanski of Loyola University Chicago as our closing lecture for our One Book program on Tony Horwitz's Confederates in the Attic. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:30:04 -0500 The Arab Student Union hosted a panel discussion in the library about being young, first generation Arab-Americans and the challenges of balancing their Arab culture while embracing their American identity. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Tue, 17 Apr 2013 12:30:04 -0500 Faculty member Rick Aztlan explores the role of institution of slavery in the US economy during the Civil War era through money. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Tue, 03 Apr 2013 12:30:04 -0500 We apologize that this audio cuts out after 29 minutes due to a technical error. This is an event organized by the Muslim Student Association. . http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:30:04 -0500 Faculty member Carey Millsap-Spears discusses the life of artist Sophia Peabody Hawthorne, wife of noted author Nathaniel Hawthorne. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:30:04 -0500 Historian Jim McIntyre tells us why the South was doomed to failure in the US Civil War. This is part of the One Book One College Series. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:30:04 -0500 Moraine Valley Jazz Ensemble director Douglass Bratt and friends present a musical performance and discussion chronicling the origin and evolution of jazz from its roots in American folk, blues and popular music of the late 19th century to the present day styles found in the clubs, stages and concert halls of today. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:30:04 -0500 A discussion of the core beliefs of Islam by Iman Kifah Mustapha of the Mosque Foundation. This event was organized and sponsored by the MVCC Muslim Student Association and was hosted in the Moraine Valley Community College Library. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:30:04 -0500 What is it like to witness history and, even more importantly, to be charged with recording it? Moraine Valley's college photographer, Glenn Carpenter, tells us about the 22 years he has spent recording the visual history of the college and capturing the special moments that change lives. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:30:04 -0500 In preparation for their MVCC performance, the creative directors of Thodos Dance Chicago held a discussion on their process of adapting the novel the Devil and the White City to dance. This event was held in the Moraine Valley Community College LIbrary http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:30:04 -0500 Faculty member Josh Fulton examines a common soldier's perspective of the conflict in both armies--how they lived, fought, and endured. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:30:04 -0500 We all search for a place to call home and a group of people to form our tribe. Dawn Wrobel discusses how an unlikely love affair with hedgehogs helped to reconcile her personal geography and unique identity. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:30:04 -0500 Drawing on an narrative essay in her collection of essays about growing up in a Southern California, Tamara Coleman-Hill focuses on her own experiences and how court-ordered, bussing helped shape her life. Part of the Teaching and Learning Community Event http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:30:04 -0500 In celebration of International Education Week, we hear from some Moraine Valley international students.This event is organized by Moraine Valley Global Education. http://lib.morainevalley.edu/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:30:04 -0500 Pscyhology and Counseling Faculty members discuss Post Traumatic Stress Disorder http://lib.morainevalley.edu/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:30:04 -0500 Employers talk about the value of internships. This event is sponsored by the MVCC Job Resource Center. http://lib.morainevalley.edu/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:30:04 -0500 A Syrian Crisis Discussion led by Syrian-American activist Ramah Kudaimi http://lib.morainevalley.edu/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:30:04 -0500 What do Congo, Egypt, South Korea, Russia, France, Mexico, and the United States have in common? Each of these countries, as well as several dozen others, had or will have presidential or parliamentary elections in 2012. Most of these elections can be described as very competitive and full of significant implications within the country conducting the election. This event will discuss some of the key elections taking place in 2012, the different electoral rules and types of elections throughout the world, and the potential implications of these contests. This event is organized by Moraine Valley Global Education. http://lib.morainevalley.edu/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:30:04 -0500 Moraine Valley history faculyt members discuss Confederates in the Attic as part of our One Book program. http://lib.morainevalley.edu/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:30:04 -0500 Dr. Emily Landon of the University of Chicago Medicine Antibiotic Stewardship Program discusses current research in preventing the spread of infection and the stewardship of antibiotics. http://lib.morainevalley.edu/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:30:04 -0500 Moraine Valely Faculty members come together to discussion the Nov 6 election http://lib.morainevalley.edu/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Wed, 3 Oct 2012 12:30:04 -0500 A discussion with sociologist Ricky Cobb about American identity, the Civil War, and our One Book http://lib.morainevalley.edu/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Wed, 26 Sep 2012 12:30:04 -0500 Our One Book, One College author Tony Horwitz talks about his books Midnight Rising and Confederates in the Attic http://lib.morainevalley.edu/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:30:04 -0500 As part of our February 16, 2012 TLC event, Lawanda Burrell discusses how using perseverance and hope helped define her purpose in the eye of a life-altering storm. http://lib.morainevalley.edu/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Thu, 5 Jul 2012 12:30:04 -0500 As part of our February 16, 2012 TLC event, Dr. Troy Swanson discusses how the mythic creature Bigfoot can teach us about knowledge and belief. http://lib.morainevalley.edu/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Tue, 05 Jun 2012 12:30:04 -0500 As part of our February 16, 2012 TLC event, Martha Mazeika discusses her obsession with quilting and how she combines history and emotion in her art http://lib.morainevalley.edu/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Wed, 23 May 2012 12:30:04 -0500 Special event organized by MVCC Global Education http://lib.morainevalley.edu/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Tue, 08 May 2012 12:30:04 -0500 Discussion by founder of Share Your Soles Mona Purdy http://lib.morainevalley.edu/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Wed, 02 May 2012 12:30:04 -0500 Discussion by Volunteer Services Mangaer at the Sertoma Centre Laura Gardner as part of the Act Out Volunteer Fair Event http://lib.morainevalley.edu/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Wed, 02 May 2012 12:30:04 -0500 Discussion by faculty member Merri Fefles as part of the Act Out Volunteer Fair Event http://lib.morainevalley.edu/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Wed, 02 May 2012 12:30:04 -0500 Larry LangellierAmerican students struggle in math and science. Larry Langellier discusses how the Lego project engages students in scientific thinking and problem solving. http://lib.morainevalley.edu/Libraryeventpodcasts.aspx Library Events Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:30:04 -0500 Faculty member Tamarra Coleman-Hill who has has worked with the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics discusses cosmetics for men and women http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:30:04 -0500 We welcomed Elise Auerbach, Amnesty International USA’s Iran Specialist, who will discuss the current state of human rights in Iran http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:30:04 -0500 Eric Garcia from from the National Museum of Mexican Art discusses Mexican culture and history http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:30:04 -0500 We welcome Indiana State University professor and poet Matthew Brennan for a special poetry reading. Dr. Brennan will be reading from his newest collection of poems, The Light of Common Day. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:30:04 -0500 Special discussion about the US Civil War featuring noted historian Theodore Karamanski of Loyola University Chicago http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Thu, 5 Apr 2012 12:30:04 -0500 As part of our February 16, 2012 TLC event, Dr. Thomas Dow discusses how his own research into Victorian literature led back to himself http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Thu, 5 Apr 2012 12:30:04 -0500 Dr. Amy Williamson, psychology department chair member, discusses racial ethnic and gender identity and how we understand multiracial and multiethnic identity http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Thu, 8 Mar 2012 12:30:04 -0500 What is the future of journalism featuring Jeremy Shermak, Rob Hart, Dan Lambert and Troy Swanson http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Tue, 7 Feb 2012 12:30:04 -0500 Part of International Education Wee Moraine Valley students from over different countries discuss what it is like to study abroad http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:30:04 -0500 Moderated panel of Arab-American women-staff and faculty from MVCC-speaking about their experiences http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:30:04 -0500 This panel is comprised of employers from various industries discussing their internship program http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:30:04 -0500 As part of the Domestic Violence Awareness Month the Moraine Valley Counseling Department organized this discussion with Dorian Harris of the South Suburban Family Shelter http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:30:04 -0500 Journalist Amy Hoak will discuss what it means to be a working journalist in our web social media world http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:30:04 -0500 Jessica Teamer from the social services group Pillars discusses the issue of violence against women http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:30:04 -0500 Faculty members from various disciplines discuss Between Two Worlds book from the viewpoint of their expertise http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:30:04 -0500 Khalil Marrar from DePaul University discusses the ongoing challenges in the Middle East sponsored by Moraine Valley Global Education Initiative http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:30:04 -0500 Dr. Kevin Osten, Clinical Psychologist at Chicago Lakeshore Hospital will discuss commonly abused substances impact on the brain and body, the process of addiction, and recovery. This event is organized by the Psychology Department. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 04 May 2011 12:30:04 -0500 We welcome Moraine Valley faculty member and award winning poet Sandra Beauchamp who share her work and discuss her writing process http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:30:04 -0500 This special event focuses on dating violence and is part of a special series on sexual violence http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:30:04 -0500 Guest Josh Ellis of the Metropolitan Planning Council discusses water use in our region http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:30:04 -0500 Tibetan Buddhist Monk Gala Rinpoche discusses the sand mandala as a scared object of contemplation http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:30:04 -0500 Ms Bond Leonard will draw on her interview with Rebecca Skloot for a discussion of the Lacks case and reproductive justice http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:30:04 -0500 This discussion will highlight the global challenges of aging with a special focus on medical spending in the last years of life http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:30:04 -0500 We welcome Moraine Valley Faculty member Delwyn Jones for a conversation about African-American men and family http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:30:04 -0500 We welcome special guest Dr. Rick Kittles from the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Department of Medicine http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:30:04 -0500 Panel discussion on responsibility for unethical acts of the past http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 20 Oct 2010 12:30:04 -0500 Dr Bernard Heilicser of Ingalls Memorial Hospital discusses ethics in medicine http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:30:04 -0500 Panel discussion on causes symptoms treatment and prevention of self injury http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 05 May 2010 12:30:04 -0500 Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Economist David Oppedahl explores the links between food employment and our lives http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:30:04 -0500 Robert Smola discusses his book A Waltz Through La La Land A Depression Survivors Memoir http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Tue, 06 Apr 2010 12:30:04 -0500 Discussion by Moraine Valley faculty members about how work and jobs will change http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:30:04 -0500 Special guest lecture by Reverend Hicham Chehab http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:30:04 -0500 Special guest lecture by Rudy Lozano Jr as part of Multicultural Affairs Latino Leadership Series organized by Alliance of Latin American Students http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:30:04 -0500 Part of Black History Month events African American Women tell their stories http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:30:04 -0500 Jorge Ramirez of the Chicago Federation of Labor discusses unions today http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:30:04 -0500 An inter-faith panel discusses the humanitarian crisis in Gaza http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:30:04 -0500 Historical interpreter Ellie Carlson introduces us to 19th century inventor and business women Florence Potts http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:30:04 -0500 This event was orgnized by the Muslim Student Association and featured Sheik Yaser Birjas who is the Director of Islamic Education and Outreach at the Prayer Center of Orland Park http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:30:04 -0500 Faculty members discuss work, careers, education, and identity http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:30:04 -0500 This discussion sponsored by Multicultural Student Affairs was on the meaning behind the appointment of Sonia Sotomayor to the United States Supreme Court http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:30:04 -0500 Thom Clark president of the Community Media Workshop at Columbia College Chicago presents a lecture about the life and influence of Chicago icon Studs Terkel http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:30:04 -0500 A special book discussion by great American Author Harry Mark Petrakis http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Tue, 05 May 2009 12:30:04 -0500 A special diccussion sponsored by the Psychology Department and Liberal Arts subdivision http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:30:04 -0500 Members of Moraine Valley's Green Team discuss the sustainability efforts going on around campus and challenges the lie ahead http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:30:04 -0500 Two of Moraine Valley's history faculty members Merri Fefles and Jim McIntyre as they discuss the ten most pivotal events in the history of the Middle East http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:30:04 -0500 Special guest Maureen Kaniewski discusses issues in Special Education http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:30:04 -0500 How do we build sustainable communities? Panel members will discuss their successes and consider the obstacles that are ahead. Panel members will include Jerry Bennett, Mayor of Palos Hills; Daniel J. McLaughlin, Mayor of Orland Park; Reggie Greenwood, Chicago Southland Economic Development Corporation; David Chandler, Center for Neighborhood Technology; and Chris Slattery, The Delta Institute. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:30:04 -0500 Author and faculty member James Bilder discusses his book A Footsoldier for Patton: The Story of a "Red Diamond" Infrantryman with the US Third Army. This book details the frontline realities of one of the most famous and deadly aspects of World War II. Join us for this discussion and book signing. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:30:04 -0500 A discussion about the most misunderstood topics in Islam, event is sponsored and organized by the Muslim Student Alliance. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:30:04 -0500 A discussion about why Muslim women cover their hair and the meaning of the Hijab event sponsored and organized by the Muslim Student Alliance. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:30:04 -0500 Dr. Gregory Sierra, Professor of Accounting at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and former Economist and Bank Regulator for the Federal Reserve Board, discusses how these markets are structured, the possibilities they represent, and alternative policies to carbon markets such as tax laws http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:30:04 -0500 The Moraine Valley Biology Club hosted a film showing, panel discussion and letter writing campaign to national leaders calling on them to keep campaign promises on climate change. This is part of a national movement. For more information visit, Nationalteachin.org. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Thu, 05 Feb 2009 10:30:04 -0500 A panel discussing the impact of the presidency of Barack Obama, the first African-American President of the United States in conjunction with Black History Month. The event will be sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 04 Feb 2009 10:30:04 -0500 Author Gary W. Moore describes his book Playing with the Enemy, which will be made into a major motion picture http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:30:04 -0500 Hatem Abudayyeh, Executive Director, Arab-American Action Network and Fatimah S. Baeshen, President, Middle Eastern Studies Students Association, University of Chicago sponsored by Moraine Valley's Arab Student Union http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:30:04 -0500 A lecture by Barbara Tobias of the DuPage Autism Society http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:30:04 -0500 A panel of Moraine Valley Faculty Members discuss how the things we consumer impact our world http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:30:04 -0500 A discussion for Hispanic Heritage Month by Anita Alvarez candidate for Cook County States Attorney http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:30:04 -0500 A discussion by physicist Dr. Jan Hessler of the basics of climate change http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:30:04 -0500 A timely panel discussion of experts discussing the relationships between mental illness and campus violence. This event is sponsored by the Psychology Club and Psychology Department for Mental Health Awareness Month. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Thu, 01 May 2008 10:30:04 -0500 To a large extent, America remains segregated along racial lines, but how often do we discuss this segregation in a meaningful way? Why are we afraid to talk about this issue? This panel will set aside the fear and delve into race issues in America. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:30:04 -0500 As part of the Women's history month events and the One Book, One College Program, the library offers this panel discussion. What does the The Qur’ān say about women in Islam? What role do women play within the Muslim communities in our area? Panel members from around the Southwest Suburbs of Chicago will discuss the role of women within the Islamic faith. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:30:04 -0500 As part of the Women's history month events, members of the Theater Department and Speech team read from Eve Ensler's monologs, The Good Body. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 19 Mar 2008 10:30:04 -0500 Several of Moraine Valley's African-American men come together to tell their own stories and reflect on the roads they have taken to Moraine Valley. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:30:04 -0500 Amy Krous Rosenthal,children's book author, and creative nonfiction writer. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:30:04 -0500 Special guests David Johnson, Eddie Read, and Berve Power discuss the current state of the Civil Rights movement. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 06 Feb 2008 10:30:04 -0500 Human rights activist and child slave Simon Deng visits Moraine Valley to discuss the genocide in the Sudan. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:30:04 -0500 As part of the Arab Heritage Month celebration, this exhibit and discussion was held in the library. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 14 Nov 2007 10:30:04 -0500 Scenes from A Restaurant MicroFiction, original pieces performed by Moraine Valley Community College COM 107 Creative Writing Students http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Thu, 08 Nov 2007 10:30:04 -0500 Delwyn Jones, Assistant Professor of communications at Moraine Valley, asks us to consider the question who is Malcolm X? Is he a pop-culture icon, historic figure, inspirational leader, or racial agitator? Jones will contrast the Malcolm X presented in Alex Haley's The Autobiography of Malcolm X, Spike Lee's Malcolm X, and the historic record, to come to an understanding on the importance of this leader. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 07 Nov 2007 10:30:04 -0500 Barbara Tobias, from the DuPage County Autism Society, speaks on the Autism Spectrum. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:30:04 -0500 Dr. Lendol Calder, Professor of History at Augustana College, will ask audience members to think about the 1960s in new ways. What is the popular-cultural view of the 1960s, and what does the historic record show us? Students, staff, faculty and members of the general public are invited to come and learn about the other 1960s. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 10 Oct 2007 10:30:04 -0500 Sheikh Kifah Mustapha, Imam and Associate Director of the Mosque Foundation of Bridgeview, presents "The Basics of Islam." This lecture and discussion will review the core beliefs, history, and practice of the Muslim faith. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:30:04 -0500 Malcolm X scholar Abdul Alkalimat of the University of Illinois presents the opening lecture for the 2007-2008 One Book, One College program on The Autobiography of Malcolm X. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Thu, 20 Sep 2007 10:30:04 -0500 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. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 02 May 2007 10:30:04 -0500 Panel discussion of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues on campus to raise awareness students. Sponsored by Moraine Valley's GLOW Student Group. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Tue, 10 Apr 2007 10:30:04 -0500 Lecture by Alan Barenberg, University of Chicago The University of Chicago. Alan Barenberg is a scholar who has written and spoken about life within and outside of the Soviet era gulag camps. This event is sponsored by the Moraine Valley Global Education Program and is a part of the One Book, One College program on Orwell's 1984. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Tue, 27 Mar 2007 09:30:04 -0500 Four years ago, on March 19, 2003, the Moraine Valley Library held a panel discussion about the just war theory. Through eerie coincidence, this event fell on the very day that the US started bombing Iraq. Now, four years later, this panel of experts reconvenes to talk about the last four years and the future. As in the book, 1984, war has become an ongoing part of life. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Tue, 06 Mar 2007 09:30:04 -0500 At the heart of Orwell’s novel 1984, is the love story between Winston and Julia. Their love is one of protest and escape. Yet, in the end, their love crumbles under the oppression of Big Brother. While 1984 is not often discussed as a love story, Orwell does challenge the reader to consider how personal relationships and expressions of love are impacted, supported, or destroyed by our larger society. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 14 Feb 2007 09:30:04 -0500 Faculty members discuss what is welcomed, deemed appropriate and what is taboo in social gatherings and personal interaction. This is part of the Arab Heritage Month events. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Tue, 28 Nov 2006 11:00:00 -0500 What does it mean to be in a community? How do Communities express their ideas? How does modern technology, the War on Terror, and our global economy impact the ways that communities form within and connect with larger society? Our expert panel will tackle these questions and more. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 08 Nov 2006 13:00:00 -0500 A filmmaker, writer and teacher, Dan Dinello recently published his first book Technophobia!-a critical analysis of science fiction visions of 21st century technologies. A faculty member in the film and video department at Columbia College Chicago, Dan received a M.F.A. from the University of Wisconsin Madison. He will do a lecture/presentation on Mad Scientists at the November 2006 Chicago Humanities Festival. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Thu, 12 Oct 2006 13:30:04 -0500 First published in 1948, does Orwell's 1984 still matter today? How do we think about this book's themes, and how does it speak to us in the year 2006? This event is part of the One Book, One College program. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/Libraryeventpodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 11 Oct 2006 09:30:04 -0500 http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/libraryeventpodcasts.asp A conversation with Kip Cozad about the developing situation in Yemen and its implications for global politics. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Thu, 12 Feb 2014 09:10:04 -0500 Moraine Valley Librarians, Joe, Tish, and Troy prepare for the upcoming Graphic Novel Symposium at MVCC by discussing graphic novels as literature with faculty member Sheryl Bundy. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 11 Jun 2014 09:10:04 -0500 Moraine Valley Librarians, Tish, and Troy prepare for the upcoming Graphic Novel Symposium at MVCC by discussing the art of graphic novels and comic books with faculty member Erik LaGatutta http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 11 Jun 2014 09:10:04 -0500 Moraine Valley Librarians, Joe, Tish, and Troy prepare for the upcoming Graphic Novel Symposium at MVCC by discussing graphic novels in the library’s collection. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 11 Jun 2014 09:10:04 -0500 MVCC Democracy Commitment Faculty Coordinator, Tamarra Coleman-Hill discusses James Baldwin as an activist with librarians Joe, Tish, and Troy. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 11 Jun 2014 09:10:04 -0500 Moraine Valley Counselor Matthew Cullen discusses college services offered for LGBTQ students. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 11 Jun 2014 09:10:04 -0500 Sociologist Jeffrey McCully joins MVCC librarians, Joe, Tish and Troy to define key terms relating to LGBTQ issues relating to the themes of the One Book program. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 11 Jun 2014 09:10:04 -0500 Moraine Valley Librarians, Joe, Tish, and Troy discuss the upcoming One Book text, Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Mon, 09 Jun 2014 09:10:04 -0500 Criminal justice faculty member Michelle Furlow sits down with library department chair Troy Swanson to discuss the college's new emergency preparedness certificate. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Tue, 04 Feb 2013 09:10:04 -0500 Library department chair Troy Swanson talks with Megan Waltman about her journey through the Idol auditions http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Tue, 04 Feb 2013 09:10:04 -0500 Bill Droel has served as campus minister at Moraine Valley for over 30 years. Upon the announcement of his retirement, library department chair Troy Swanson sat down to talk with Bill. This conversation is a reflection on his time at Moraine Valley. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Thu, 05 Dec 2013 09:10:04 -0500 Faculty members Jeremy Shermak and Troy Swanson mark this anniversary by discussing the assassination and the nature of conspiracy theories. This discussion was held as part of the library’s One Book Programming on World War Z. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 20 Nov 2013 09:10:04 -0500 MVCC librarians welcome criminal justice faculty member Michelle Furlow to talk about zombies and emergency preparedness. This discussion is a part of a series on Max Brooks’ novel Brooks' novel World War Z: an Oral History of the Zombie War, which is the 2013-2014 One Book, One College Text. For more information visit http://www.morainevalley.edu/wwz. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Tue, 16 Jul 2013 09:10:04 -0500 MVCC librarians welcome faculty member Jason King to talk about zombie narratives. This discussion is a part of a series on Max Brooks’ novel Brooks' novel World War Z: an Oral History of the Zombie War, which is the 2013-2014 One Book, One College Text. Librarians Tish Hayes, Joe Mullarkey, and Troy Swanson ask Jason to review the highlights of the zombie stories and to outline themes that these stories address. For more information visit http://www.morainevalley.edu/wwz. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:10:04 -0500 MVCC librarians discuss the role of the environment in post-apocalyptic literature in relation to Max Brooks’ novel Brooks' novel World War Z: an Oral History of the Zombie War, which is the 2013-2014 One Book, One College Text. Librarians Tish Hayes, Joe Mullarkey, and Troy Swanson discuss the larger conversations around sustainability addressed by post-apocalyptic literature. For more information visit http://www.morainevalley.edu/wwz. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:10:04 -0500 MVCC librarians discuss post-apocalyptic literature in relation to Max Brooks’ novel Brooks' novel World War Z: an Oral History of the Zombie War, which is the 2013-2014 One Book, One College Text. Librarians Tish Hayes, Joe Mullarkey, and Troy Swanson discuss the nature of post-apocalyptic literature and the themes the genre explores. For more information visit http://www.morainevalley.edu/wwz. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:10:04 -0500 MVCC librarians discuss Max Brooks' novel World War Z: an Oral History of the Zombie War, which is the 2013-2014 One Book, One College Text. Librarians Tish Hayes, Joe Mullarkey, and Troy Swanson review the novel, discuss program themes, and preview the upcoming year. For more information visit http://www.morainevalley.edu/wwz. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:10:04 -0500 A discussion with retired MVCC faculty member Justin Synnestvedt about Cuba and his recent travels in Havana http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Mon, 6 Aug 2012 09:10:04 -0500 History faculty member Josh Fulton and librarian Troy Swanson discuss the 2012-2013 One Book program on Horwitz's Confederates in the Attic http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Mon, 6 Aug 2012 09:10:04 -0500 Math instructor Jerimi Walker discusses free online math resources http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:10:04 -0500 What is the probability of the Bears and Packers playing in the NFC Champtionship http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Fri, 21 Jan 2010 09:10:04 -0500 A preview of the list of events related to MVCCs One Book One College program http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Fri, 24 Sep 2010 09:10:04 -0500 A discussion about the book by Nassim Taleb called The Black Swan with special guests from the Math Department http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Tue, 04 May 2010 09:10:04 -0500 A discussion about landmark book A Peoples History of the United States by historian Howard Zinn http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:10:04 -0500 Special guest Pete Porter discusses the new Mammogram guidelines http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:10:04 -0500 Special guest Jeremy Shermak discusses several resources on Sept 11 Myths http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:10:04 -0500 Special guest Kate Wolicki discusses four fast reads for the last days of summer http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:10:04 -0500 Joe, Liz and Troy review the 2009-2010 One Book, One College Selection, Working by Studs Terkel http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Fri, 08 May 2009 09:10:04 -0500 Librarian Liz Garcia shares some ideas for fun Spring Break Reads http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:10:04 -0500 Discussion of American author John Updike featuring faculty member Erika Deiters http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:10:04 -0500 Discussion of new DVDs in the library including Lord of the Flies, Bush's War, Planet Earth and Jurassic Park http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:10:04 -0500 Faculty members Ricky Cobb and Kevin Navratil join Joe and Troy to talk about the meaning of Barack Obama's Election http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:10:04 -0500 Discussion of books in the MVCC library written by Presidential Candidates Obama and McCain http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:10:04 -0500 Discussion of 2008 free events related to Garbage Land by Elizabeth Royte. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:10:04 -0500 Discussion of Garbage Land by Elizabeth Royte, which is the 2008-2009 One Book, One College selection, Volume 1, Number 9 http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 21 May 2008 09:10:04 -0500 Discussion of Spike Lee's documentary, Four Little Girls, Volume 1, Number 8 http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:10:04 -0500 Discussion of Documentary Say Amen, Somebody, Volume 1, Number 7 http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Fri, 08 Feb 2008 09:10:04 -0500 Discussion with award winning poet, Sandra Beauchamp. Ms. Beauchamp reads several new poems, Volume 1, Number 6 http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:10:04 -0500 Discussion of Binta and the Great Idea featuring Mike McGuire, Volume 1, Number 5 http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:10:04 -0500 Discussion of Mary Roach's book Stiff The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers, Volume 1, Number 4 http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Fri, 21 Sep 2007 09:10:04 -0500 Discussion about Jack Kerouac's Novel, On the Road. Volume 1, Number 3 http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 05 Sep 2007 09:10:04 -0500 Review of resources supporting One Book, One College Program on Malcolm X. http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp Library Events Wed, 29 Aug 2007 09:10:04 -0500 Review of resources supporting One Book, One College Program on Malcolm X. http://dev.morainevalley.edu/library/checkitout/checkitout.xml Library Events Wed, 29 Aug 2007 09:00:04 -0500 http://www.morainevalley.edu/library/librarypodcasts.asp