The Frida Kahlo exhibit that spent the summer at nearby College of DuPage was impressive and drew visitors from all 50 states and 42 countries. In case you were unable to enjoy the event in person, or would like to revisit some of what you experienced, this virtual tour is a great way to connect… Continue reading Frida Kahlo Exhibit
Category: Celebrating Latino Americans
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the 1862 victory of the much smaller Mexican Army over the French Empire in the Battle of Puebla. Puebla, Mexico still celebrates this date with an art and food festival and battle re-enactments, but it’s in the United States where the day has really taken off. Over the years, Cinco de… Continue reading Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Transgressing Borders: Spiritual Mestizaje in Mexican and Chicana/o/Arts
Faculty member Dr. Randy Conner explores ways that Mexicans and Mexican Americans/Chicana/os have interwoven Abrahamic, primarily Catholic, beliefs and practices with ancient, Indigenous ones, with this mixing or hybridity often referred to as “spiritual mestizaje.” Examples of this mixture include the reverence of the Virgin of Guadalupe alongside the ancient goddess Tonantzin and practice of… Continue reading Transgressing Borders: Spiritual Mestizaje in Mexican and Chicana/o/Arts
Civic Engagement, Participation, and the 2016 Election featuring Juan Salgado
MacArthur Fellow (Genius Grant Recipient) Juan Salgado offers perspectives on participation in the upcoming 2016 election. Mr. Salgado is the president of Instituto del Progreso Latino and a leading voice on issues impacting immigrants in the United States. He is an educational pioneer and visionary for our transforming county. This even is part of the… Continue reading Civic Engagement, Participation, and the 2016 Election featuring Juan Salgado
MacArthur Genius Reciptient Speaking in Library Feb 17th
MacArthur Fellow (Genius Grant Recipient) Juan Salgado will offer perspectives on participation in the upcoming 2016 election on February 17th at 11am in the MVCC Library. Mr. Salgado is the president of Instituto del Progreso Latino and a leading voice on issues impacting immigrants in the United States. He is an educational pioneer and visionary… Continue reading MacArthur Genius Reciptient Speaking in Library Feb 17th
Determined in a World of Uncertainty: Latina/o Undocumented Students Striving for Success
Featured Guest Maria Luna-Duarte, Interim Director of Northeastern Illinois University’s El Centro. She will discusses issues relating to community outreach and Latinos in higher education as part of the One Book Program organized in partnership with the MVCC Democracy Commitment. Determined in a World of Uncertainty: Latina/o Undocumented DACAmented Students Striving for Success The audio… Continue reading Determined in a World of Uncertainty: Latina/o Undocumented Students Striving for Success
Talking Immigration in the Land of Lincoln with Celina Villanueva (online video)
Celina Villanueva, from the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights, will discuss immigration issues in the Chicago region and across Illinois. She will present a regional view of this national view and consider how state and local policy impacts the lives of those arriving from abroad. This event is part of the One Book,… Continue reading Talking Immigration in the Land of Lincoln with Celina Villanueva (online video)
Celebrated Author Ana Castillo: Chicano/Chicana: Identity and Oppression
Ana Castillo is a celebrated poet, novelist, short story writer, essayist, editor, playwright, translator and independent scholar. Castillo was born and raised in Chicago. Ana Castillo holds an M.A from the University of Chicago and a Ph.D., University of Bremen, Germany in American Studies and an honorary doctorate from Colby College. She received an American… Continue reading Celebrated Author Ana Castillo: Chicano/Chicana: Identity and Oppression
US Politics and Immigration: Political Science Panel Discussion (video)
As the presidential election gains momentum toward the primaries, Moraine Valley political science faculty discussed issues relating to immigration as part of the One Book program. This discussion covered topics including reform efforts aimed at immigration policy, the impact immigration will have on the upcoming election, and the changing demographics that will shape our nation.… Continue reading US Politics and Immigration: Political Science Panel Discussion (video)
A Message to Moraine Valley Faculty and Staff from José Ángel N.
(The following message is from our One Book author and MVCC Alumni José Ángel N, which he read to the participants in a workshop held for faculty and staff. During his visit to campus, José expressed his gratitude for the impact that Moraine Valley had on his life. This piece expresses his feelings and is… Continue reading A Message to Moraine Valley Faculty and Staff from José Ángel N.