This event will provide information to help you find out whether you are registered to vote, where to vote, offices that you can vote for in 2020, why this election is so important, and why you should be a voter. This event is part of the Democracy Commitment programming. Visit our podcast page Listen in… Continue reading Why You Should Be a Voter (video)
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Before I was Your Teacher: My Life Overseas
Intensive English Language faculty members talk about the time they spent teaching English outside of the United States. They talk about their time in Saipan, Yemen, and Mexico. This event is part of International Education Week. ? Visit our podcast page Listen in Apple Podcasts Download the MP3 audio: http://lib.morainevalley.edu/public/eventpodcasts/14-1_25_2019_libraryevents.mp3
24 Hours of Reality: A Climate Conversation
As part of a global event, “24 Hours of Reality” Moraine Valley Community College is presenting a panel discussion on the global climate challenges we face, and how we can begin to solve them. Listen and learn about the science and the psychology behind this current climate reality. Visit our podcast page Listen in Apple… Continue reading 24 Hours of Reality: A Climate Conversation
Paradise Lost
Fire in Paradise, a Netflix Documentary, is a “harrowing, real-life apocalyptic story of a fire that took place in California in 2018.” This film has won several awards and there is talk of a possible Oscar nomination. The film reflects on the impact of climate change in California and how it affects forest fires. The… Continue reading Paradise Lost
Take Me Out to the Ball Game: A Short History of Baseball & its Fans in America and Around the World
From its simple 19th century roots, baseball by the 20th century became a globally popular sport captivating millions. Associate Professor of History Josh Fulton provides a short introduction to the game, it’s history, and the culture surrounding it. From Abner Doubleday to Satchel Paige, from cross town rivalries to concession foods, this history of the… Continue reading Take Me Out to the Ball Game: A Short History of Baseball & its Fans in America and Around the World
Reflections on Fire: The Symbolic, Sacred & Destructive
A symbol in spiritual beliefs across the world, fire gives light and warmth, it transforms, and it destroys. It is at the center of celebrations and sacraments, but it has also been utilized as a tool of fear and destruction, as in the burning of books. In this talk, Dr. Randy P. Conner asks us… Continue reading Reflections on Fire: The Symbolic, Sacred & Destructive
The Physical Implications of Critical Infrastructure Cyberattack
In this talk, Dr. Rush outlines how cyber attacks against critical infrastructure can impact the supply of gas, water, and electric grids. Cyber-attacks are usually thought of as directed against information, such as compromise of passwords, access to financial information, or theft of information. The focus of this talk is on the need to increase… Continue reading The Physical Implications of Critical Infrastructure Cyberattack
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Realities & Possibilities (video)
There’s a great deal of hype around intelligent systems that identify patterns in data and make decisions. This faculty panel discussion seeks cut through the hype with the goal of helping us understand the current state of machine learning and how this technology will shape the future.This event is part of our One Book program… Continue reading Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Realities & Possibilities (video)
The Road to 50,000: Surviving NaNoWriMo
National Novel Writing Month is almost here! How are you going to survive? Now is the time to make plans, buy food, and get ready. Lisit our podcast page Listen in Apple Podcasts Download the MP3 audio: http://lib.morainevalley.edu/public/eventpodcasts/14-18_2019_libraryevents.mp3
The 1919 Chicago Race Riot: A talk by Dr. Eric Allen Hall
In the summer of 1919, the South Side of Chicago erupted in racial violence following the death of Eugene Williams, an African-American youth who had mistakenly drifted into the “white” section of Lake Michigan’s 29th Street Beach. By the time the fires were extinguished a week later, thirty-eight people had been killed and thousands more… Continue reading The 1919 Chicago Race Riot: A talk by Dr. Eric Allen Hall