Do you ever wonder what might become of the U.S. Postal Service with the advancement of technology? We can print stamps at home on our personal computers, pay more and more bills online, use E-mail instead of “snail mail,” and even have packages shipped directly from vendors to recipients without ever setting foot in a… Continue reading New to the Collection: Neither Snow Nor Rain by Devin Leonard
Category: History
From the Archives: Founders Day
This year, Moraine Valley Community College turns 50! February 18th is Founders Day, which commemorates the day in 1967 when residents voted “Yes” to establish a Class 1 junior college district in the Southwest suburbs of Chicago. So why Moraine Valley? What’s a moraine anyway? A moraine is a geological phenomenon which occurs with the accumulation… Continue reading From the Archives: Founders Day
Black Excellence in Literature: A Black History Month Event
Check out this interactive dialog for Moraine Valley students to hear about the positive influences Black writers and poets have on society. This event is organized by the Celebrating Diversity Committee and the African-American Literature course. Black Excellence in Literature: A Black History Month Event The audio of this discussion is available below: Visit our… Continue reading Black Excellence in Literature: A Black History Month Event
Coming around again?
Are LPs making a comeback? For those of us with stacks of them in the basement, they never left. But statistics show that there seems to be renewed interest in the format. In 2015, revenues from vinyl sales were $416 million, the highest level since 1988. RIAA keeps these statistics and has other information about… Continue reading Coming around again?
“The Perfect Crime”
Earlier this year, PBS aired an episode on Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb’s murder case as a part of the American Experience television series. The episode titled “The Perfect Crime” examines how Leopold and Loeb murdered a 14-year-old Chicago boy in 1924 and the significance of the trial that followed. Broader issues of morality and… Continue reading “The Perfect Crime”
New to Collection: “First Women” by Kate Andersen Brower
With the close of this presidential election season coming fast and furious, there is a real possibility that Hillary Clinton will become the first female president of the United States…leaving President Bill Clinton as “what” as far as terminology goes? The “First Gentleman” or “First Husband?” Whatever way it is phrased, this will be a… Continue reading New to Collection: “First Women” by Kate Andersen Brower
Poetry
Do you think about poetry if you are not studying it for a class? Do you write poetry yourself? Do you enjoy reading poetry? Some poetry facts: You can find some poems celebrating autumn on the site Poets.org. October 6 was National Poetry Day in England. The 21st and current poet laureate of the United… Continue reading Poetry
The History of 9/11 and the War on Terror
Military historian Jim McIntyre, assistant professor of History, presents background from the early 1990s, the rise of Osama Bin Laden and Al Qaeda, the attacks on 9/11, and resulting War on Terror. His talk has special emphasis on the military actions following 9/11. This event is being held as part of the 15th Anniversary Commemoration… Continue reading The History of 9/11 and the War on Terror
The Importance of Hamilton: Examining the History (Video)
How does Hamilton the musical measure up to history? The musical won 11 Tony Awards (and a Pulitzer Prize) but how many awards does it get for historical accuracy? Who was Alexander Hamilton? How do historians view his legacy? This is part of our One Book, One College program on the musical Hamilton. The Importance… Continue reading The Importance of Hamilton: Examining the History (Video)
Chicago Labor History
As a result of the late-19th century labor movement, Labor Day was first declared a federal holiday in 1894, officially observing the struggles and contributions of American workers. Chicago played a key role in the fight for better working conditions and pay with incidents like the Haymarket Riot of 1886 and the Pullman Strike in… Continue reading Chicago Labor History