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Fall 2009 Upcoming Events

  • One Book, One College: Studs Terkel's Working
    • A Visit with Mrs. Potts
      Nov. 10, 11 a.m.-noon, library lounge
      Take a trip with us back to the 1800s as we explore working from the perspective of a 19th century inventor.
      At the Philadelphia Exposition in 1876, Mary Florence, cold-handled sad iron was the toast of the fair. She spent the next two decades touring the country with a promotional lecture. She will discuss domestic life in the 19th Century, the science and technology behind the development of her invention, and what it means for a woman to hold a US Patent and manage her own affairs.
  • Arab Student Union Event: Discussion about Gaza
    November 17th at noon, library loung

Additional fall and spring events will be announced as details are finalized.

Past Events: Visit our Library Event Podcast page to listen to past events.

  • One Book, One College: Studs Terkel's Working
    • Opening Lecture [Listen to Podcast]
      Sept. 16, 2009, noon-1 p.m., Building L, library lounge
      Thom Clark, president of the Community Media Workshop, will present a lecture on the life of Studs Terkel.
    • Ourselves & Our Work: How Our Jobs Make us Who We Are [Listen to Podcast]
      Oct. 22, 2009, 1-2:15 p.m., Building L, library lounge
      How does our work shape us? How do people around us view us based on the type of work we do? How does training and education in order to get work help to shape us? What motivates us to work? Just money? Or, are there other reasons we work? You are invited to join us for this timely discussion.
  • The Meaning of Justice Sotomayor [Listen to Podcast]
    Sept. 30, 2009, noon-1 p.m., Building L, library lounge
    This discussion, sponsored by Multicultural Student Affairs, will focus on the meaning behind the appointment of Sonia Sotomayor to the United States Supreme Court. 
  • The 8th Annual Library Pumpkin Contest!
    Current Standings
    Voting Begins: Oct. 22, noon
    Awards Ceremony: Oct. 28, noon
  • The Prophets of Islam featuring Sheik Yaser Birjas
    Oct. 27, 2009, noon-1 p.m., Building L, library lounge
    Special event organized by the Muslim Student Association

Spring 2009

  • Garbage Land Open Book Discussion for Students, Community Members, Staff and Faculty
    January 28, 2-3:30pm
    You are invited to join librarian Joe Mullarkey in an open discussion about Garbage Land and the themes presented in Garbage Land.  No lectures, no professors, no panel discussion at this event.  We want to hear your views!  One Book, One College: Garbage Land
  • Taking Action on Climate Change: A National Teach-In and Call to Action
    February 5, 2008, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
    (Film showing and discussion from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and from 2-3:30 p.m.).
    The Moraine Valley Biology Club invites our college community to participate in this national event that will be held at campuses across the United States. Join us for film showings, discussion, and, most importantly, letter writing and petitions to our national leaders calling on them to keep campaign promises on climate change. For more information visit, Nationalteachin.org. One Book, One College: Garbage Land
  • Controlling Carbon Emissions with Trading Markets
    February 12, 2009, 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
    Ever heard of a market for carbon emissions? Carbon markets offer great promise in regulating and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.  Dr. Gregory Sierra, Profess of Accounting at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and former Economist for the Federal Reserve System, will discuss how these markets are structured, the possibilities they represent, and alternative policies to carbon markets such as tax laws. One Book, One College: Garbage Land
  • Striving for Sustainable Communities: Area Leaders Discuss Green Efforts in our Region
    March 25, 2009, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
    Students, community members, faculty and staff are invited to attend this panel discussion focusing on sustainability initiatives in the Southwest Suburbs.  How do we build sustainable communities?  Panel members will discuss their successes and consider the obstacles that are ahead.  Panel members will include Jerry Bennett, Mayor of Palos Hills; Daniel J. McLaughlin, Mayor of Orland Park; Reggie Greenwood, Chicago Southland Economic Development Corporation; David Chandler, Center for Neighborhood Technology; and Chris Slattery, The Delta Institute. One Book, One College: Garbage Land
  • Green Team Update: What's Happening at MVCC and What Lies Ahead
    April 22nd, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
    Join us as members of Moraine Valley's Green Team discuss the sustainability efforts going on around campus and challenges the lie ahead.  One Book, One College: Garbage Land
  • Barack Obama Inauguration Parade and Swearing-In Ceremony Viewing in the Library
    January 20th, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
    Students, staff, and faculty are invited to watch the live coverage of the Inaugural Parade and Swearing-In Ceremony of President-Elect Barack Obama.  We will be showing this event in the library lounge area. 
  • The Meaning of An Obama Presidency: Politics, Race, Class and Power (Listen to the Podcast)
    February 4th, 12-1:30p.m.
    On Wednesday, February 4th, 2009, Moraine Valley Community College will conduct a panel discussing the impact of the presidency of Barack Obama, the first African-American President of the United States in conjunction with Black History Month. The event will be sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and take place in the Library from 12:00 p.m to 1:30 p.m and will be open to the public. The panel will be comprised of diverse member of MVCC faculty representing various disciplines and backgrounds.  The panel will discuss race, politics, religion and other issues in relationship to the historical context of the nation's first African-American President. The event is meant to bring together Moraine Valley and the community for an open discussion that impacts us all as a society.
  • The Beauty of the Hijab
    February 25th, 11 a.m.-noon
    The event will be talking about why Muslim women cover their hair and to discuss the virtues of wearing the Hijab. The speaker will be Malek Sharr who has been studying the topic by scholars.  This event is sponsored and organized by the Muslim Student Alliance.
  • Misconceptions of Islam
    March 4th, 11 a.m.-noon
    The event will talk about the most misunderstood topics in islam and clear them up. The speaker will be Shiekh Kefah and he has been with the mosque foundation for many years.This event is sponsored and organized by the Muslim Student Alliance.
  • Author James Bilder Discusses, A Footsoldier for Patton (Listen to the Podcast)
    March 19, 1-2p.m.
    Author and faculty member James Bilder discusses his book A Footsoldier for Patton: The Story of a "Red Diamond" Infrantryman with the US Third Army. This book details the frontline realities of one of the most famous and deadly aspects of World War II.  Join us for this discussion and book signing. 
  • Special Education in Schools Today (Listen to the Podcast)
    March 25, 6:30-8pm.
  • The Ten Most Pivotal Events in Middle East History: The Crossroads of History (Listen to the Podcast)
    April 9, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
    The Middle East is the birthplace of civilization, the Holy Land for three major religions, the crossroads for East and West, and the owner of a majority of the world's oil.  How well do you know the major events that have shaped this land over the centuries?  Join two of Moraine Valley's history faculty members, Merri Fefles and Jim McIntyre as they discuss the ten most pivotal events in the history of the Middle East.
  • Geography Bee
    April 21, 2-3:30 p.m.
    The library is happy to hosts the annual Georgraphy Bee as part of the campus' Earth Week activities. 
  • Preventing Sexual Assault (Listen to the Podcast)
    April 28, 2009
    Lecture and discussion sponsored by the Psychology Department
  • Author Visit: Harry Mark Petrakis (Listen to the Podcast)
    May 5th, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
    Harry Mark Petrakis will speak on American fiction, writing, and two of his recent books, The Shepherds of Shadows (2008), and Legends of Glory and other Stories (2007).  Petrakis, a longtime Chicago resident and prolific novelist, is the author of twenty-one books, including novels, short story collections, memoirs, and collections of essays.  He has received some of the highest honors and awards in American fiction, including The Atlantic First Award, and The OHenry Prize.  Two of his books were finalists for The National Book Award for Fiction.  His novel, A Dream of Kings, was made into a major motion picture starring Anthony Quinn.  In addition, two of his works, Pericles on 31st Street and Song of Songs, were made into films directed by Sam Peckinpah and Peter Bogdanovich respectively.  Petrakis holds a number of honorary degrees and has lectured extensively as a storyteller at various academic institutions, including Ohio University, where he was McGuffyVisiting Lecturer, and San Francisco State University, where he was Kazantzakis Professor in Modern Literary Studies.

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Fall 2007

Spring 2007

  • Eyes on the Prize: African-American History Month film showing in the library lounge area 
    • Mississippi: Is This America? (1962-1964)
      Thursday, February 8, 2007, 12:30 p.m.
    • The Promised Land (1967-1968)
      Wednesday, February 21, 2007, 1 p.m.
  • One Book, One College: George Orwell's 1984
    • "The Iraq War Four Years Later: A Panel Discussion Reconvened"
      March 6, 2007, 12:30 p.m.
    • Traveling Exhibit, Gulag Labor Camp, Perm-36: The Forgotten Holocaust. This exhibit will be open to the public starting in March of 2007.

    • Special Guest Lecture: Soviet Era Gulag Camps
      Alan Barenberg, University of Chicago
      March 27, 2007, 12:30 p.m.

  • The Vagina Monologue Excerpts in Honor of Women's History Month
    Thursday, March 22, 12:30 p.m.

  • Silence is Loud
    April 10, 2007, 11 a.m.
    Panel discussion of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues on campus to raise awareness students. Sponsored by Moraine Valley's GLOW Student Group.
  • 2007 Author's Display and Reception
  • Information Literacy Summit, April 19, 2007
  • Perceptions of Mental Illness in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month
    The Behavioral Science and Psychology club at Moraine Valley Community College is sponsoring a panel discussion regarding the perception of mental illness in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. Please join us Wednesday, May 2, 2007 from 1-2 p.m.

Fall 2006

  • One Book, One College: George Orwell's 1984 [Listen to Podcast of thes events]
    • "1984: 60 Years Later, Does This Book Still Matter?"
      Tuesday, September 5, 2006, 12:30 p.m. "Techno-Totalitarianism: Science Fiction Visions of Social Control, Surveillance, and The Eradication of Freedom," featured speaker, Dan Dinello Author of Technophobia: Science Fiction Visions of Posthuman Technology and faculty member at Columbia College, Chicago
      Thursday, October 12, 12:30 p.m.
    • "Big Brother and Our Communities: Sharing, Joining, and participating in a Monitored World"
      November 8, 1 p.m
  • 5th Annual Literary Pumpkin Contest
  • Book Discussion: The Sixth Day by Andree Chedid for Arab Heritage Month
    • This session will explore the meaning of the journey taken by Om Hassan. It will explore the place of faith, the meaning of journeys, particularly a woman's - an old woman's journey
      November 15, 2006, 11 a.m.-Noon.
  • Panel Discussion: Arab Customs and Etiquette
    Faculty members Sherine Azzam, Amani Wazwaz, and Andrew Zbeeb discuss what is welcomed, deemed appropriate and what is taboo in social gatherings and personal interaction.
    November 28, 2006, 11 a.m.-Noon.

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