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Synopsis
Moraine Valley Community College Library, Palos Hills, Illinois, USA. The Library Event PodCasts are intended to be a flexible, portable record of the events held within the Moraine Valley Library. As such, they are intended to enhance library programs and the larger Moraine Valley curriculum.These events are hosted by the library in the spirit of public discussion, open debate, and intellectual growth. The views expressed by panel members, lecturers, or audience members are their own and are not necessarily the official views of the Moraine Valley Community College board of trustees, staff, faculty, or administration.
Episodes
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PTSD Faculty Panel Discussion
01/11/2012Pscyhology and Counseling Faculty members discuss Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
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JRC Employer and Internship Panel
25/10/2012Employers talk about the value of internships. This event is sponsored by the MVCC Job Resource Center.
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The Suffering Grasses The Syrian Uprising
22/10/2012A Syrian Crisis Discussion led by Syrian-American activist Ramah Kudaimi
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Global Elections in 2012
18/10/2012What do Congo, Egypt, South Korea, Russia, France, Mexico, and the United States have in common? Each of these countries, as well as several dozen others, had or will have presidential or parliamentary elections in 2012. Most of these elections can be described as very competitive and full of significant implications within the country conducting the election. This event will discuss some of the key elections taking place in 2012, the different electoral rules and types of elections throughout the world, and the potential implications of these contests. This event is organized by Moraine Valley Global Education.
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Historians Discuss Confederates in the Attic
11/10/2012Moraine Valley history faculyt members discuss Confederates in the Attic as part of our One Book program.
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How Research is Making Healthcare Better Infection Prevention and Antibiotic Stewardship
10/10/2012Dr. Emily Landon of the University of Chicago Medicine Antibiotic Stewardship Program discusses current research in preventing the spread of infection and the stewardship of antibiotics.
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The 2012 Election Panel Discussion
03/10/2012Moraine Valely Faculty members come together to discussion the Nov 6 election
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What Does it Mean to Be American?
26/09/2012A discussion with sociologist Ricky Cobb about American identity, the Civil War, and our One Book
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Author Tony Horwitz talks about John Brown and Confederates in the Attic
11/09/2012Our One Book, One College author Tony Horwitz talks about his books Midnight Rising and Confederates in the Attic
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Conderates in the Attic 2012-2013 One Book One College
06/08/2012History faculty member Josh Fulton and librarian Troy Swanson discuss the 2012-2013 One Book program on Horwitz's Confederates in the Attic
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My Trip to Cuba with Justin Synnestvedt
06/08/2012A discussion with retired MVCC faculty member Justin Synnestvedt about Cuba and his recent travels in Havana
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Perseverance and Hope: The Words of My Life by Lawanda Burrell
05/07/2012As part of our February 16, 2012 TLC event, Lawanda Burrell discusses how using perseverance and hope helped define her purpose in the eye of a life-altering storm.
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What Bigfoot Can Teach Us About Belief by Troy Swanson
05/06/2012As part of our February 16, 2012 TLC event, Dr. Troy Swanson discusses how the mythic creature Bigfoot can teach us about knowledge and belief.
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Communicating by Cutting Up Fabric and Sewing It Back Together by Martha Mazeika
23/05/2012As part of our February 16, 2012 TLC event, Martha Mazeika discusses her obsession with quilting and how she combines history and emotion in her art
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Income Inequality Examining the Divide between the Rich and Poor Throughout the World
08/05/2012Special event organized by MVCC Global Education
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Act Out and Volunteerism featuring Merri Fefles
02/05/2012Discussion by faculty member Merri Fefles as part of the Act Out Volunteer Fair Event
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Act Out and Service to others featuring Laura Gardner
02/05/2012Discussion by Volunteer Services Mangaer at the Sertoma Centre Laura Gardner as part of the Act Out Volunteer Fair Event
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Act Out and the Power of Volunteering featuring Mona Purdy
02/05/2012Discussion by founder of Share Your Soles Mona Purdy
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A Conversation about Being Beautiful with Tamarra Coleman-Hill
23/04/2012Faculty member Tamarra Coleman-Hill who has has worked with the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics discusses cosmetics for men and women
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Why Joni Can't Do Math or Science And What You Can Do About It featuring Larry Langellier
23/04/2012Larry LangellierAmerican students struggle in math and science. Larry Langellier discusses how the Lego project engages students in scientific thinking and problem solving.