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
Category: One Book: 1919
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)
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)
Chicago Poets: Past and Present
Hog Butcher for the World,Tool Maker, Stacker of Wheat,Player with Railroads and the Nation’s Freight Handler;Stormy, husky, brawling,City of the Big Shoulders: –From “Chicago” by Carl Sandburg The Carl Sandburg’s poem “Chicago” presents an iconic and enduring image of the city of Chicago. Sandburg was a long-time Chicago resident, and the city was often featured… Continue reading Chicago Poets: Past and Present
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.
Get to Know Eve L. Ewing, Author of the One Book selection 1919
Eve L. Ewing, the author of the 20-21 One Book selection 1919, is a scholar, writer, artist, cultural organizer, and according to the bio on her website “made in Chicago.” One of the things that makes Ewing unique is the wide range of her work, from poetry to scholarly texts, from podcasts to graphic novels. … Continue reading Get to Know Eve L. Ewing, Author of the One Book selection 1919