The Pentagon is worried about climate wars. Iraq is being ravaged by climate change. Australia, Japan, and majors companies are hiding the impacts of climate change. This week has been a major week in terms of Climate Change reporting. Check out these stories! “Climate Change Poses a Widening Threat to National Security” (NY Times) “Leaked… Continue reading Climate Wars, Leaked Documents, Pentagon, Australia, Iraq & Climate Change
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Blame it on the media: The erosion of trust and truth, and what we can do about it (video)
We love to blame “the media” for all of society’s ills. It’s true that trends in the news media have contributed to where we are today: divided, uncivil, unable to agree on the most basic facts. But trust in the media was declining long before claims of “fake news” and labeling the press as “the… Continue reading Blame it on the media: The erosion of trust and truth, and what we can do about it (video)
Carpool – The Remix: Creation of the PiggyBack Ride Share Network
Founder 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. Not only does PiggyBack make life easier but it also reduces traffic congestion and reduces our total carbon footprint. The PiggyBack network is a Chicago-based… Continue reading Carpool – The Remix: Creation of the PiggyBack Ride Share Network
Native Plants: Foundation of our Ecosystem (video)
We were excited to welcome Catherine Bryla from Sag Moraine (sagmoriane.org) for a discussion about how native plants, insects and birds interconnect to maintain our food supply, water, air quality, climate etc. The significant decline in birds and insects is largely due to habitat loss and lack of native plants. She discusses ways that individuals… Continue reading Native Plants: Foundation of our Ecosystem (video)
Getting sucked down the rabbit hole: Tribes, filter bubbles, identity fusion, and conspiracy theories
Faculty member, Dr. Laura Lauzen-Collins , discusses conspiracy theories and misinformation. Why do so many well-meaning, intelligent people get sucked down the rabbit hole of conspiracy theories? The answer lies our mind’s own predispositions and shortcuts to forming our identity and sense of reality and the social media landscape that takes advantage of them. In… Continue reading Getting sucked down the rabbit hole: Tribes, filter bubbles, identity fusion, and conspiracy theories
Climate Reality: Catalyzing Solutions to the Climate Crisis (video)
Faculty member Jana Svec is a trained Climate Reality presenter. She will outline the challenges of climate change as well as consider potential solutions. “Our mission is to catalyze a global solution to the climate crisis by making urgent action a necessity across every sector of society. We believe real change comes from the ground… Continue reading Climate Reality: Catalyzing Solutions to the Climate Crisis (video)
That Smokey Haze Across the Chicago Skyline
Have you noticed that milky haze across the sky? That’s smoke in the upper atmosphere from Western wildfires. There are 80 fires burning across 13 states and the smoke from those fires reaches across the entire US. Check out this NY Times story, See How Wildfire Smoke Spread Across America. (MVCC students and staff can… Continue reading That Smokey Haze Across the Chicago Skyline
Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom
Since President Biden just signed the law making Juneteenth a federal holiday, here is a video from our library from 2019 about the Juneteenth holiday. Talk Description: “Moraine Valley Community College students will learn about the oldest known holiday to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States. The session will focus on the… Continue reading Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom
How Comics Work! (a visual guide)
Check our this amazing visual guide to understanding comics! Candida Rifkind, Brandon Christopher, and Alice RL’s “How Comics Work”. Our library provides access to 1000s of graphic novels and comics (in both print and digital options). Sometimes getting started in this medium is the tough part, so that’s why “How Comics Work” is a great… Continue reading How Comics Work! (a visual guide)
Medical Career Paths: Nephrology (study & treatment of the kidneys) with Dr. Alexander Alonso
Dr. 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. Visit our podcast page Listen in Apple Podcasts Download the MP3 audio: http://lib.morainevalley.edu/public/eventpodcasts/15-26_2021_libraryevents.mp3