A discussion on Eve Ewing’s poetry in her book 1919. In this interview, MVCC Counselor Shanya Gray interviews Dr. Janice Tuck Lively of Professor of English at Elmhurst College and author of fiction and non-fiction. This talk is part of our One Book, One College program on Ewing’s 1919. Visit our podcast page Listen in… Continue reading Eve Ewing’s 1919: A Critical Conversation with Dr. Janice Tuck Lively (video)
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2020 Post-Election Discussion (video)
Political Science professors Merri Fefles-Dunkle and Kevin Navratil discuss the results from the 2020 Presidential, House, Senate, and Graduated Income Tax Amendment. Visit our podcast page Listen in Apple Podcasts Download the MP3 audio: http://lib.morainevalley.edu/public/eventpodcasts/15-09_2020_libraryevents.mp3
2020 Pre-Election Panel
Political Science professors Merri Fefles-Dunkle, Dr. Deron Schreck, and Kevin Navratil will discuss the 2020 Presidential, House, Senate, and Graduated Income Tax Amendment. Visit our podcast page Listen in Apple Podcasts Download the MP3 audio: http://lib.morainevalley.edu/public/eventpodcasts/15-08_2020_libraryevents.mp3
The Electoral College: How does it work and should it be updated?(video)
Political Science professor Kevin Navratil will discuss why the Electoral College was created, the process of electing the president, and benefits and drawbacks of this electoral system versus electing the president by a nationwide popular vote. This event is organized by the MVCC Democracy Commitment. Visit our podcast page Listen in Apple Podcasts Download the… Continue reading The Electoral College: How does it work and should it be updated?(video)
Ironheart, Champions, and Ms. Marvel: Eve Ewing’s Comics (video)
In addition to being a sociologist and poet, Eve Ewing also writes for Marvel comics. CBR calls Ewing’s Ironheart “a breath of fresh air”, and The Mary Sue celebrates Ewing’s development of Riri Williams: “We get to really see the psychological weight of what it means to be young, gifted, and black”. This discussion will… Continue reading Ironheart, Champions, and Ms. Marvel: Eve Ewing’s Comics (video)
History, Epidemics, and How Governments Respond (video)
With concern over the Covid-19 Pandemic dominating all aspects of society, join political science and history faculty members Kevin Navratil, Jim McIntyre and Josh Fulton for a discussion of how the United States has grappled with disease outbreaks in the past. From Yellow Fever to Spanish Flu, come understand how Americans coped and how governments… Continue reading History, Epidemics, and How Governments Respond (video)
Poetry as the Voice of Experience: A Discussion of Eve Ewing’s 1919 (video)
Literature faculty discuss poems in Eve Ewing’s book 1919. This discussion will explore history through the lens of poetry while connecting Ewing’s works to other historic and contemporary poets and artists.This event is part of our One Book, One College Program. Visit our podcast page Listen in Apple Podcasts Read transcript (with audio) Download the… Continue reading Poetry as the Voice of Experience: A Discussion of Eve Ewing’s 1919 (video)
Radically Unchanged: Reading Eve Ewing’s 1919 (event video)
Faculty and staff were invited to record their reactions to Eve Ewing’s book 1919. Thanks to Dewitt Scott, Amani Wazwaz, Merrie Fefles, and Shanya Gray for offering this thoughts on 1919.
Race, protest, and the history of street violence in Chicago: A Faculty Panel (One Book video)
History faculty explore the historic context of Eve Ewing’s book 1919. They will look at the early 20th Century but also connect Ewing’s work to broader Chicago & US history. This event is part of our One Book, One College Program.
Self Care During Social Isolation Park 2: Mental Illness, Suicide Prevention, and Domestic Violence
Librarians host a discussion with MVCC Counselors about staying mentally healthy during this time of social isolation. This is part 2 of the discussion which focuses on Mental Illness, Suicide Prevention, and Domestic Violence. Visit our podcast page Listen in Apple Podcasts Read transcript (with audio) Download the MP3 audio: http://lib.morainevalley.edu/public/eventpodcasts/14-35_2020_libraryevents.mp3