National Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15 and ends on October 15. This month celebrates the people of Hispanic America. Also, September 16 is Mexican Independence Day. These 2 events are especially meaningful this year with the MVCC One Book, One College choice of Illegal: Reflections of an Undocumented Immigrant. Check out The MVCC… Continue reading National Hispanic Heritage Month
Category: One Book: Illegal
Interview with One Book Author José Ángel N.
Check out this interview with our One Book author José Ángel N. from Illinois State University’s GLT in 2014 (see link below). José will visit Moraine Valley on September 15th and will speak in our library at 11am. This event is free and open to the public. Immigration: A Long Stressful Journey In The Shadows… Continue reading Interview with One Book Author José Ángel N.
Tips for Academic Success (Online Video)
Financial Aid, calculating your GPA, dropping classes, withdrawing from classes, selecting classes, alternative learning options and more! Academic Adviser, Jeremy Kingery, discusses important academic policies for students. This session is especially important for new college students who are learning to navigate college for the first time. This event is part of the One Book, One… Continue reading Tips for Academic Success (Online Video)
The Word “Illegal” and Hidden Meanings
This year’s One Book text is José Angel N.’s book Illegal: Reflections of an Undocumented Immigrant. When we first reviewed this book, we discuss the use of the word “Illegal.” Most people use the term “undocumented” which is less biased and accusational. Most advocates for undocumented immigrants point out factors that there are no legal… Continue reading The Word “Illegal” and Hidden Meanings
Preview of Celebrating Latino Americans Program with Tamarra Coleman-Hill
The MVCC Democracy Commitment’s Faculty Coordinator, Tamarra Coleman-Hill sits down with Tish and Troy to talk about the Celebrating Latino Americans Program. These include a range of programs including author Ana Castillo, One Book Author José Ángel N., and NEIU’s Maria Luna-Duarte. Learn more at our website at https://latinoamericans.apps.morainevalley.edu/. Preview of Celebrating Latino Americans Program… Continue reading Preview of Celebrating Latino Americans Program with Tamarra Coleman-Hill
“The Sea Cannot Be Fenced”: The Mixing of Native Spirituality & Catholicism featuring Dr. Randy Conner
MVCC Humanities faculty member Dr. Randy Conner discuses his research into the mixing of indigenous spiritual practice and Catholicism in the Americas. He discusses the idea of mestizaje which is the mixing of cultures and practices. He also discusses biculturalism which is living in two cultures at one time. This exploration of religious practice is… Continue reading “The Sea Cannot Be Fenced”: The Mixing of Native Spirituality & Catholicism featuring Dr. Randy Conner
Interview with One Book Author José Ángel N.
MVCC Librarians interview José Ángel N. who is the 2015-2016 One Book, One College author. His book Illegal: Reflections of an Undocumented Immigrant is the One Book text. In this interview, José shares his reasons for writing the book, reflects on his time as a Moraine Valley student, and discusses issues related to undocumented immigrants… Continue reading Interview with One Book Author José Ángel N.
Review of José Ángel N.’s Illegal: Reflections of an Undocumented Immigrant
MVCC Librarians review the 2015-2016 One Book, One College text, Illegal: Reflections of an Undocumented Immigrant by José Ángel N. For more information on the program, visit the website at https://latinoamericans.apps.morainevalley.edu/OneBook.html. Review of 2015 One Book, José Ángel N.’s Illegal: Reflections of an Undocumented Immigrant The audio of this event is available below: Visit our… Continue reading Review of José Ángel N.’s Illegal: Reflections of an Undocumented Immigrant
We Are Americans: Just Not Legal
This video from Time magazine by Journalist Jose Antonio Vargas focuses on undocumented immigrants, which Vargas calls “the most misunderstood” issue of our time. You can read his Time magazine cover story in the library’s databases here: Not Legal Not Leaving. (cover story). Our Library and campus will be exploring some of these issues as… Continue reading We Are Americans: Just Not Legal
“The Jaguar’s Path” a reading by Author José Angel N.
Author José Angel N. reads “The Jaguar’s Path” from the opening of his book Illegal: Reflections of an Undocumented Immigrant (University of Illinois Press). In his book Illegal: Reflections of an Undocumented Immigrant, José Ángel N. courageously shares his world even though he cannot share his real name. His story takes us through wretched tunnels… Continue reading “The Jaguar’s Path” a reading by Author José Angel N.