If you have never tried an audiobook format, June is the perfect month. Besides the fact that June is “Audiobook Appreciation Month,” it is also the start of summer vacations. If you are looking for something to listen to while traveling, try out an audiobook. If a hardcover format of a book is on a… Continue reading June Is Audiobook Appreciation Month
Category: One Book: Hamilton
Hamilton: Social Justice Lessons from Critical Race Theory
We were honored to welcome Dr. Tony Dunbar this past February to offer perspectives on the musical Hamilton as part of our One Book program. Now, Dr. Dunbar has transformed his talk into a series of videos to share. Event description: Using Critical Race Theory (CRT) as a lens and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton as the… Continue reading Hamilton: Social Justice Lessons from Critical Race Theory
Talking About Fake News, Check out Our Event
There’s been much discussion about fake news these days. Our faculty panel discussion from April seems relevant. Check it out: The Big Fake Out: Why Do we Fall for Fake News?
Hamilton: The Revolution Co-Author Jeremy McCarter at Moraine Valley
Moraine Valley Community College hosted Jeremy McCarter, co-author of “Hamilton: The Revolution,” Thursday, April 20, 2017 in the Dorothy Menker Theater, Fine Arts and Performing Center. McCarter’s presentation was part of Moraine Valley’s One Book, One College, a collaborative effort between the college’s Library and Bookstore. The event is made possible by Moraine Valley’s Liberal… Continue reading Hamilton: The Revolution Co-Author Jeremy McCarter at Moraine Valley
The U.S. Banking System and Your Finances
We were excited to welcome Dr. Mitra of Purdue University Northwest who discussed banking basics as part of our One Book program on Hamilton. Dr. Mitra also touched on some sound personal finance approaches for college students. This event was supported by the Social Action Club and the International Women’s Club. The U.S. Banking System… Continue reading The U.S. Banking System and Your Finances
Forgotten History: Myths & Oddities of the American Revolution
As a part of the college’s year-long engagement with Hamilton, Moraine Valley History Professor Jim Mc Intyre will de-bunk some of the myths and share some of the lesser-known facts about the American Revolution, the War of Independence, and the Founding Fathers. Forgotten History: Myths & Oddities of the American Revolution The audio of this… Continue reading Forgotten History: Myths & Oddities of the American Revolution
Author of “Hamilton: The Revolution” Jeremy McCarter to Speak at MVCC
We are very excited to share this announcement as part of our One Book, One College program on Hamilton. —————————————— Moraine Valley hosting “Hamilton: The Revolution” co-author Moraine Valley Community College will host Jeremy McCarter, co-author of “Hamilton: The Revolution,” Thursday, April 20 in the Dorothy Menker Theater, Fine Arts and Performing Center, 9000 W.… Continue reading Author of “Hamilton: The Revolution” Jeremy McCarter to Speak at MVCC
Rise Up! #WomensMarch Start a Movement #IWD2017
We were happy to host this discussion today in honor of #IWD2017 & #InternationalWomensDay. Moraine Valley faculty and staff who attended the Women’s March in Chicago discuss their experiences and reasons for marching. Learn about the history of women marching for their rights from Merri Fefles, associate professor of History and Political Science; gain an… Continue reading Rise Up! #WomensMarch Start a Movement #IWD2017
Women’s March, Dakota Pipeline, Syrian-American Issues, American Revolution
The Library’s March 2017 public event line up is great! We have topics for everyone. Check them out! All are free and open to the public. Rise Up! Women’s Marches Start a Movement Wednesday, March 8, 11 a.m., Library Lounge, Building L Moraine Valley faculty and staff who attended the Women’s March in Chicago will… Continue reading Women’s March, Dakota Pipeline, Syrian-American Issues, American Revolution
Fact, Fiction, or Something Else: What Does the Artist Owe to History?
The musical Hamilton draws directly from the historical record, but it clearly is not a documentary, which many historians have noted. Writers and artists such as Shakespeare, Dan Brown, and Anne Rice dramatize historic settings, characters, and famous events in their works. Sometimes they bring history to life and sometime they perpetuate historical myths. What… Continue reading Fact, Fiction, or Something Else: What Does the Artist Owe to History?