Moraine Valley Community College Library Podcast

What is an algorithm and how are algorithms applied to our lives?

In this talk, Jim VanDeCasteele will talk about computer engineering and the move toward automation and machine learning.

Psychology faculty members Amy Williamson and Laura Lauzen-Collins join Tish and Troy for a discussion related to the One Book program on I, Robot by Isaac Asimov.

Paula DeAnda-Shah and Rob Schwein join Tish and Troy for a discussion related to the One Book program on I, Robot by Isaac Asimov.

Faculty members Amani Wazwaz and Carey Milsap-Spears join librarians Tish Hayes and Troy Swanson to talk about Isaac Asimov's I, Robot

MVCC Honors students give speeches about family, friends, and other topics.

The hero’s journey is a mythological template common across cultures. This panel will define this mythology and discuss what it teaches us in literature and popular culture.

This talk by Librarian Troy Swanson will focus on climate change but also ask participants to think about how they make decisions about other charged topics.

Join the chef as she demonstrates how vegetables can be used for a variety of baked goods.

Special guest Stephanie Domingo, Chicago Director of the Factory Farming Awareness Coalition will discuss the ecological and public health impacts of industrial agriculture, and the power of our food choices.

Wilson explores the background and development of the character Ms. Marvel. She talks about the difference in writing a new character and writing a legacy character such as Wonder Women.

his lecture introduces the early Biological and Evolutionary theories of Al Jahiz along with the observations of early Biologists.

Women leaders from our local Arab-American community came together to share their stories. The discussion was inspiring and instructional.

Associate Professor of History Josh Fulton tackles the legacy of the Great War.

Join us for more of MVCC’s Learning College Day. We got together and recorded our conversation about podcasts and podcasting!

Members of the Muslim Student Association and the Arab Student Union discuss their religion, serving others, and challenging stereotypes.

The session will focus on the historical significance and cultural traditions of the forgotten holiday. This discussion is part of the Black History Month Celebration.

Hear their stories. Learn about prominent black historical figures followed by a discussion on the history, role and impact they had on society.

This presentation discusses the quest of ninth century House of Wisdom scholars to check early scientific observations and to develop new methods of scientific research.

Pakistan’s history has impacted global events. This complicated story is often misunderstood. This talk will explore this history.

A discussion to understand the exhaustion experienced by black mothers in the face of multilayered oppression.

The entertainment industry has been a form of self-reflection for society. What kinds of changes have been driven by popular culture?

In this lecture, Dr. Amani Wazwaz presents the life and achievements of the eighth century Muslim scholar Jabir Ibn Hayyan.

The preamble of the Illinois state constitution talks about the maintenance of the health, safety and welfare of its citizens through a representative and orderly government. What grade does the State of Illinois get?

The US Palestinian Community Network as shares reports from their all Palestinian and Arab delegation to Palestine this summer.