The Human Library is a learning opportunity that brings books to life…literally. Student “readers” are paired with community members who are “human books.” These books relay to the readers their own personal stories. It’s a chance for students to explore the degrees of diversity while seeking to understand their own backgrounds and perspectives. Faculty members… Continue reading The Human Library: Books Come Alive
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Civic Engagement, Participation, and the 2016 Election featuring Juan Salgado
MacArthur Fellow (Genius Grant Recipient) Juan Salgado offers perspectives on participation in the upcoming 2016 election. Mr. Salgado is the president of Instituto del Progreso Latino and a leading voice on issues impacting immigrants in the United States. He is an educational pioneer and visionary for our transforming county. This even is part of the… Continue reading Civic Engagement, Participation, and the 2016 Election featuring Juan Salgado
MacArthur Genius Reciptient Speaking in Library Feb 17th
MacArthur Fellow (Genius Grant Recipient) Juan Salgado will offer perspectives on participation in the upcoming 2016 election on February 17th at 11am in the MVCC Library. Mr. Salgado is the president of Instituto del Progreso Latino and a leading voice on issues impacting immigrants in the United States. He is an educational pioneer and visionary… Continue reading MacArthur Genius Reciptient Speaking in Library Feb 17th
Celebrated Author Ana Castillo: Chicano/Chicana: Identity and Oppression
Ana Castillo is a celebrated poet, novelist, short story writer, essayist, editor, playwright, translator and independent scholar. Castillo was born and raised in Chicago. Ana Castillo holds an M.A from the University of Chicago and a Ph.D., University of Bremen, Germany in American Studies and an honorary doctorate from Colby College. She received an American… Continue reading Celebrated Author Ana Castillo: Chicano/Chicana: Identity and Oppression
US Politics and Immigration: Political Science Panel Discussion (video)
As the presidential election gains momentum toward the primaries, Moraine Valley political science faculty discussed issues relating to immigration as part of the One Book program. This discussion covered topics including reform efforts aimed at immigration policy, the impact immigration will have on the upcoming election, and the changing demographics that will shape our nation.… Continue reading US Politics and Immigration: Political Science Panel Discussion (video)
Mexican Chicago
This coming Thursday, Sept. 17th, the MVCC Library and the Green Hills Public Library are partnering to present the program Mexican Chicago: A History in Pictures. The presentation will take place at 7pm at the Green Hills Public Library on 103rd St. in Palos Hills. Through photographs, storyteller Rita Jirasek will shares stories of the… Continue reading Mexican Chicago
One Book, One College, Three New DVDs
The library has just added three new highly acclaimed DVDs that complement our One Book, One College selection this year. These films depict the lives of Latin Americans struggling to reach the United States in search of a better life for themselves and for their families. Previously appearing at numerous film festivals and now appearing… Continue reading One Book, One College, Three New DVDs