Sinopsis
Moraine Valley Community College Library, Palos Hills, Illinois, USA. The Library PodCast includes audio from cultural events and interviews with faculty and scholars. This podcast is intended to enhance the larger Moraine Valley curriculum. The views expressed by guest speakers 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.
Episodios
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The Impact of the Conservative Majority on the Legitimacy of the Supreme Court
05/10/2022The shift to the right has the potential to move the Court away from public opinion and threaten the legitimacy of the Court as an institution.
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The Art of Loneliness: Discussing Kristen Radtke's Seek You
28/09/2022Panel of faculty and students discuss Kristen Radtke's graphic novel, Seek You: A Journey through American Loneliness.
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Symbolism of the Mandala
15/09/2022The Mandala is a sacred cosmogram used as an object of contemplation. It depicts the pure nature of the world in which we live as well as how we can live most effectively. By creating a sand Mandala, the monks hope to bring the creative energy of that sacred dimension into our lives.
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Tibet Today: The History of a Diaspora
15/09/2022This lecture focuses on the contemporary Tibet situation: the invasion by Communist China in the 1950s, the efforts of the refugees in exile to preserve their civilization, and the situation in occupied Tibet.
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Examining the War in Ukraine at 6 months
30/08/2022Faculty members examine the current status and global implications of the War in Ukraine.
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Anxiety 101: Understanding and Managing It
17/05/2022Featuring Courtney DeCarlo and Kelly Olenski, this event was organized by the MVCC Psychology Department as part of Mental Health Awareness Month.
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Shamanism for Local and Global Change
07/04/2022Experiential knowledge of the shamanic worldview leads to a profound awareness of the sacred nature of our world and an awakening of compassion, resulting in the desire to restore balance and harmony.
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Chicago‘s Arab American Community
06/04/2022Join us as we explore the immigration, geographic trends and historical settlement of the Arab community in the greater Chicagoland area.
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How Misinformation can impact political processes, policymaking and election laws
09/03/2022This event will examine the role that disinformation can play in impacting election laws and policymaking.
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Preserving MVCC’s Nature Study Area
22/02/2022Faculty member and Nature Study Area Director Jana Svec will discuss the history and geology of Moraine Valley’s Nature Study Area.
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Climate Change and the Nature of Belief
09/02/2022If climate change is a matter of science, then why is it so difficult to find solutions to the climate crisis? The reality is that finding solutions requires more than scientific or technological answers.
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Island Life and Sustainable Development
20/10/2021Afro-Caribbean Social Entrepreneur, Nichole Murray Broome will discuss the effects of climate change on Barbados, Guyana, and the Caribbean region while also outlining grassroots efforts to take action for the future.
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Carpool the Remix: Creation of the PiggyBack Ride Share network
19/10/2021Founder of the PiggyBack network, Ismael El-Amin, will discuss the development of the PiggyBack network which is a way for parents to share rides to and from schools and activities.
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Blame it on the media: The erosion of trust and truth, and what we can do about it
14/10/2021Communications and Journalism professor Lisa Couch and Information Literacy Librarian Tish Hayes focus on practical ways to improve our own “fake news” filters and recognize truth amidst overwhelming amounts of misinformation.
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Native Plants: Foundation of our Ecosystem
06/10/2021We will discuss how native plants, insects and birds interconnect to maintain our food supply, water, air quality, climate etc.
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Getting sucked down the rabbit hole: Tribes, filter bubbles, identity fusion, and conspiracy theories
01/10/2021In this talk, we will focus on those predispositions and shortcuts that make us vulnerable to falling for conspiracy theories and misinformation.
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Vaccine and Mask Mandates: Balancing Liberty and Public Safety during a Pandemic
28/09/2021We will also explore current tensions between efforts to protect the public with mask and vaccine mandates and concerns over infringements of personal freedom.
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Climate Reality: Catalyzing Solutions to the Climate Crisis
27/09/2021Faculty member Jana Svec is a trained Climate Reality presenter. She will outline the challenges of climate change as well as consider potential solutions.
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2021-2022 FPAC Season Preview: Music, Dance, and More
23/09/2021Tommy Hensel, Director of MVCC's Fine and Performing Arts Centers discusses the arts during covid, planning for the new season, and offers highlights of upcoming performances.
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Medical Career Paths: Nephrology study and treatment of the kidneys with Dr. Alexander Alonso
30/04/2021Dr. Alexander Alonso presents a talk on Nephrology which focuses on the functions of the kidneys. He talks about his path to this unique profession and the benefits of the job.