Category: Events

Last year our library welcomed Elise Auerbach, Amnesty International’s Iran Specialist to our library. She gave a talk as part of our One Book program about human rights in Iran. (You can listen to her discussion here: http://ext.morainevalley.edu/librarynews/?p=824). Ms. Auerback emailed our library to let inform us about the event below which will be held in… Continue reading Human Right in Iran

On November 1st at 11am, we will host a panel discussion entitled “Understanding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: causes, diagnosis, and treatments” which will feature our psychology and counseling faculty. This is part of our One Book, One College program. PTSD is an important issue impacting many people in our society. In preparation for this event,… Continue reading PTSD & Our Veterans

This 60 minutes piece below outlines some of the challenges involved with the ongoing civil war in Syria. The library will be hosting a film and a discussion about the Syrian conflict on Monday, October 22nd, 12pm – 2pm, Library Lounge, Building L. This event will feature the documentary The Suffering Grasses and a discussion… Continue reading Syria’s Civil War Under Discussion in the Library

Are you thinking of attending one of the Global & Diversity Education Events this fall?  If you want some more information about the event topics check out some of these books from the Moraine Valley Library. Global Trends Across Disciplines: 9/17: Moraine Room 2:30-3:30 Moraine Valley faculty members discuss the ways in which globalization forces are… Continue reading Learn more about Global & Diversity Education events @ your Library

Yesterday, I heard an NPR piece about diseases that do not respond to any drugs called superbugs. (I pasted the story below). This is a serious issue, which is also why our library has scheduled this special event on the topic: How Research is Making Healthcare Better: Infection Prevention and Antibiotic Stewardship Wed, Oct 10th,… Continue reading Fighting Superbugs & Antibiotic Stewardship