Moraine Valley Community College Library Podcast

How Language Functions as a Window to Our World 28.04.2016 ↓

In this discussion, Ernest Gray, PhD. Student in Linguistics and New Testament studies will share how the promising arena of Systemic Functional Linguistics can serve as a window into culture as well as help us make sense of our world.

Transgressing Borders Spiritual Mestizaje with Randy Conner 13.04.2016 ↓

Faculty member Randy Conner discusses how Mexicans and Chicanos have interwoven Christianity and indigenous beliefs.

Study Abroad Through Moraine Valley 07.04.2016 ↓

Students who studied abroad in China share their experiences and offer tips for students interested in participating in the program.

Ways that Race, Gender, and Sexuality Have Shaped U.S. Immigration Policy 06.04.2016 ↓

Debanuj DasGupta discusses the ways in which gender and sexuality have historically shaped US immigration policy.

Who Deserves the Arab American Vote 05.04.2016 ↓

This event focused on how the Arab American community evaluates presidential candidates and what issues should be considered as they make their decision of who to vote

Student Trustee Debate 2016 23.03.2016 ↓

Candidates for Student Trusteee discuss issues.

If SHE Were President 08.03.2016 ↓

This event organized by the Women's History Month Committee looks at the history of women running for president.

BYOBeautiful Conceptions of Beauty 03.03.2016 ↓

This event organized by the Women's History Month Committee will explore conceptualizations of beauty.

World Class Creativity and Mental Illness Featuring Psychologist Gregory J Feist 26.02.2016 ↓

This talk focuses on a research project exploring the links between mental health and creativity

Civic Engagement, Participation, and the 2016 Election featuring Genius Recipient, Juan Salgado 17.02.2016 ↓

MacArthur Fellow Juan Salgado offers perspectives on participation in the upcoming 2016 election.

The Arab Experience Through Graphic Novels Featuring Toufic El Rassi 17.11.2015 ↓

We welcome acclaimed writer Toufic El Rassi to Moraine Valley for this special event organized by the Arab Student Union.

Actuarial Science Challenges Math Creativity 12.11.2015 ↓

Presenter Maria Schiopu is a quantitative analyst who provides hedging services for mutual funds at Milliman Financial Risk Management LLC.

Determined in a World of Uncertainty Latino Undocumented Students 10.11.2015 ↓

Featured Guest Maria Luna-Duarte, Interim Director of Northeastern Illinois University El Centro.

Being the Police Service, Integrity, Honor, and Community 05.11.2015 ↓

Michelle Furlow shares her passion for policing.

My Journey Across the Rubicon How Serving Others Helped Me Find My Purpose 05.11.2015 ↓

Kendall Bruton Discusses her work with Team Rubicon.

Design Matters Mindful Connections Can Lead to Joy 05.11.2015 ↓

Moraine Valley Designer Laurie Hottinger discusses how to enjoy a richer daily experience at the hands of seeing.

Family Matters Ghosts and the Holocaust and the Suitcase of Documents 05.11.2015 ↓

Craig Rosen shares his family's story that brings to life voices of the holocaust's victims and survivors.

Talking Immigration in the Land of Lincoln Celina Villanueva 15.10.2015 ↓

Celina Villanueva, from the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, will discuss immigration issues in the Chicago region and across Illinois.

Engineering in Todays Manufacturing Industry 14.10.2015 ↓

Learn more about the role of engineering in the manufacturing industry, from planning projects to production and continuous improvement.

Chicano/Chicana Identity and Oppression featuring Ana Castillo 08.10.2015 ↓

Ana Castillo is a celebrated poet, novelist, short story writer, essayist, editor, playwright, translator and independent scholar.

Graphic Novels and Their Use as Tools of Tolerance and Diversity 02.10.2015 ↓

Educators Eric Kallenborn, Ronell Whitaker, and Claire Overton will the intertwining history of comics, social justice, feminism, and censorship, and how these things shape our view of the medium.

Building Comics: Constructing Visual Narrative featuring Adam Fotos 30.09.2015 ↓

Artist and graphic novel writer Adam Fotos discusses the mechanics and decision-making process involved in visual story telling.

From Pencils to Print: Small Press Comics and Publishing 30.09.2015 ↓

Gain an inside view of comic production from local writers, publishers and printers.

Generation Next How to Keep Nerd Communities Growing 30.09.2015 ↓

A panel of creators, organizers, and fans will discuss the importance of mentorship and inclusive spaces in maintaining healthy geek communities.

What Can Algorithms Teach Us About Life, Love, and Happiness 24.09.2015 ↓

Mathematician/computer Scientist Jeremy Kun discusses the power and limitations of algorithms to solve problems