Join us to celebrate the release of season two of MVCC:POV Voices from the Valley featuring guests the GASP Club (season two), Muslim Student Association (season one), and Arab Student Union (season one). We’ll be chatting with students and advisers about their experiences participating in the podcast. Visit our podcast page Listen in Apple Podcasts… Continue reading MVCC:POV Release Discussion
Category: Diversity
National Coming Out Day
Today is National Coming Out Day, a celebration of coming out as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. There are plenty of ways to get involved! Come to the library this month and check out some of the many books and videos featuring LGBTQIA+ themes. Stop by these upcoming events sponsored by the GASP Club… Continue reading National Coming Out Day
Fired Up About Getting Fired: Workplace Discrimination Against the LGBTQ+ Community
The U.S. Supreme Court will begin hearing oral arguments regarding the legality of workplace discrimination against people who identify as LGBTQ+. Join sociology professor Jeffrey McCully as they explore the history of workplace discrimination targeting the LGBTQ+ community and legislative attempts to end it. Sponsored by Celebrating Diversity Committee, ¡GASP! club, and Democracy Commitment. Visit… Continue reading Fired Up About Getting Fired: Workplace Discrimination Against the LGBTQ+ Community
New to Collection: The Life of Frederick Douglass Graphic Novel
New to the collection is a graphic novel biography, The Life of Frederick Douglass, written by David F. Walker with art by Damon Smyth. It tells the story of Douglass’s life through beautiful illustrations. He lived during the 19th century, was born into slavery in Maryland, learned to read even though it was forbidden to slaves, and… Continue reading New to Collection: The Life of Frederick Douglass Graphic Novel
Happy Ramadan
To our students, faculty, and staff who celebrate Ramadan, we want to say “Ramadan Mubarak.” If you are not familiar with Ramadan, check out this Time magazine article, “Your Complete Guide to Ramadan, Including the Proper Greeting and When It Starts.”
A Biologist from Long Ago: The Accomplishments and Work of Al-Jahiz, a Ninth Century Polymath
This lecture introduces the early Biological and Evolutionary theories of Al Jahiz along with the observations of early Biologists. The session introduces a brief history in the many chapters of the history of Biology. This lecture is part of the MOSAICS Building Bridges Program. A Biologist from Long Ago: The Accomplishments and Work of Al-Jahiz,… Continue reading A Biologist from Long Ago: The Accomplishments and Work of Al-Jahiz, a Ninth Century Polymath
Inspiring Insight from Arab American Women (video)
Celebrating Women’s History Month, the Arab Student Union held this panel discussion in the library. Women leaders from our local Arab-American community came together to share their stories. The discussion was inspiring and instructional. Panelists are: Reem Ali – Clinician Counselor, Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System Naheda Zayyad– Assistant State’s Attorney at Cook County State’s Attorney’s… Continue reading Inspiring Insight from Arab American Women (video)
Being Young and Muslim in America: A Panel Discussion
Members of the Muslim Student Association and the Arab Student Union discuss their religion, serving others, life as students and challenging stereotypes. This event is part of our One Book, One College Programming. Glossary of terms: Allah: Arabic Word for God Asalamo Alaikum: Arabic for Peace be upon you Zikir: remembrance of God Quran: Holy… Continue reading Being Young and Muslim in America: A Panel Discussion
Monologues from African-American History
Hear their stories. Learn about prominent black historical figures followed by a discussion on the history, role and impact they had on society. Featured figures include: -Mary Eliza Mahoney -Jean Baptiste du Sable -Gwen Ifill -Aretha Franklin -Muhammad Ali -Shirley Chisholm -Thurgood Marshall -Dr. Mae C Jamieson -Alvin Ailey Live Museum and Monologues Project The… Continue reading Monologues from African-American History
A Short History of Modern Pakistan
Pakistan’s history has impacted global events. This complicated story is often misunderstood. This talk will explore this history. This event is part of our One Book, One College Programming. A Short History of Modern Pakistan The audio of this discussion is available below: Visit our podcast page Listen in iTunes Download the MP3 audio:http://lib.morainevalley.edu/public/eventpodcasts/13-29_2019_libraryevents.mp3