Check It Out: A Moraine Valley Library Podcast

  1. This Podcast is Moving! 2015/06/04
    The Event Podcast and Check It Out Podcasts are merging into a single podcast.
  2. The Fall of the Yemen Government and Its Implications2014/02/12
    A conversation with Kip Cozad about the developing situation in Yemen and its implications for global politics.
  3. Graphic Novels as Literature and as Class Texts2014/06/11
    Moraine Valley Librarians, Joe, Tish, and Troy prepare for the upcoming Graphic Novel Symposium at MVCC by discussing graphic novels as literature with faculty member Sheryl Bundy.
  4. Visual Storytelling: A Discussion with Erik La Gatutta 2014/06/11
    Moraine Valley Librarians, Tish, and Troy prepare for the upcoming Graphic Novel Symposium at MVCC by discussing the art of graphic novels and comic books with faculty member Erik LaGatutta
  5. Graphic Novels at Moraine Valley and the Graphic Novel Symposium2014/06/11
    Moraine Valley Librarians, Joe, Tish, and Troy prepare for the upcoming Graphic Novel Symposium at MVCC by discussing graphic novels in the library’s collection.
  6. James Baldwin, the Activist Voice, and Views on Privilege in Giovanni’s Room2014/06/11
    MVCC Democracy Commitment Faculty Coordinator, Tamarra Coleman-Hill discusses James Baldwin as an activist with librarians Joe, Tish, and Troy.
  7. Services for LGBTQ Students at Moraine Valley2014/06/11
    Moraine Valley Counselor Matthew Cullen discusses college services offered for LGBTQ students.
  8. Defining Gender Identity, Sexual Identity, Gender Expression, LGBT, and Queer2014/06/11
    Sociologist Jeffrey McCully joins MVCC librarians, Joe, Tish and Troy to define key terms relating to LGBTQ issues relating to the themes of the One Book program.
  9. Review of Giovanni's Room and Discussion of James Baldwin2014/06/09
    Moraine Valley Librarians, Joe, Tish, and Troy discuss the upcoming One Book text, Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin
  10. Moraine Valley's Emergency Preparedness Certificate featuring Michelle Furlow2013/02/04
    Criminal justice faculty member Michelle Furlow sits down with library department chair Troy Swanson to discuss the college's new emergency preparedness certificate.
  11. Interview with American Idol Contestant Megan Waltman2013/02/04
    Library department chair Troy Swanson talks with Megan Waltman about her journey through the Idol auditions
  12. 30 Years From the Hill a discussion with Bill Droel2013/12/05
    Bill Droel has served as campus minister at Moraine Valley for over 30 years. Upon the announcement of his retirement, library department chair Troy Swanson sat down to talk with Bill. This conversation is a reflection on his time at Moraine Valley.
  13. Kennedy Assassination and Conspiracy Theories2013/11/20
    Faculty members Jeremy Shermak and Troy Swanson mark this anniversary by discussing the assassination and the nature of conspiracy theories. This discussion was held as part of the library’s One Book Programming on World War Z.
  14. Talking Zombies and Emergency Preparedness with Michelle Furlow2013/07/16
    MVCC librarians welcome criminal justice faculty member Michelle Furlow to talk about zombies and emergency preparedness. This discussion is a part of a series on Max Brooks’ novel Brooks' novel World War Z: an Oral History of the Zombie War, which is the 2013-2014 One Book, One College Text. For more information visit http://www.morainevalley.edu/wwz.
  15. Talking Zombies with Jason King 2013/06/12
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  16. The Environment as Character in Post-Apocalyptic Literature2013/06/12
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  17. Post-Apocalyptic Literature and World War Z2013/06/12
    MVCC librarians discuss post-apocalyptic literature in relation to Max Brooks’ novel Brooks' novel World War Z: an Oral History of the Zombie War, which is the 2013-2014 One Book, One College Text. Librarians Tish Hayes, Joe Mullarkey, and Troy Swanson discuss the nature of post-apocalyptic literature and the themes the genre explores. For more information visit http://www.morainevalley.edu/wwz.
  18. World War Z a Review2013/06/12
    MVCC librarians discuss Max Brooks' novel World War Z: an Oral History of the Zombie War, which is the 2013-2014 One Book, One College Text. Librarians Tish Hayes, Joe Mullarkey, and Troy Swanson review the novel, discuss program themes, and preview the upcoming year. For more information visit http://www.morainevalley.edu/wwz.
  19. My Trip to Cuba with Justin Synnestvedt2012/08/06
    A discussion with retired MVCC faculty member Justin Synnestvedt about Cuba and his recent travels in Havana
  20. Conderates in the Attic 2012-2013 One Book One College2012/08/06
    History faculty member Josh Fulton and librarian Troy Swanson discuss the 2012-2013 One Book program on Horwitz's Confederates in the Attic
  21. Free Math Help2012/01/19
    Math instructor Jerimi Walker discusses free online math resources
  22. Bears vs Green Bay Probabilities2010/01/21
    What is the probability of the Bears and Packers playing in the NFC Champtionship
  23. Upcoming One Book One College Events2010/09/24
    A preview of the list of events related to MVCCs One Book One College program
  24. The Black Swan with Jerimi Walker and Mario Borha2010/05/04
    A discussion about the book by Nassim Taleb called The Black Swan with special guests from the Math Department
  25. A Peoples History of the United States Remembering Howard Zinn2010/02/24
    A discussion about landmark book A Peoples History of the United States by historian Howard Zinn
  26. Understanding Mammogram Guidelines2010/02/16
    Special guest Pete Porter discusses the new Mammogram guidelines
  27. Debunking Sept 11 Myths with Jeremy Shermak2009/12/01
    Special guest Jeremy Shermak discusses several resources on Sept 11 Myths
  28. Fun Fast Summer Reads with Kate Wolicki2009/07/30
    Special guest Kate Wolicki discusses four fast reads for the last days of summer
  29. Studs Terkel's Working2009/05/08
    Joe, Liz and Troy review the 2009-2010 One Book, One College Selection, Working by Studs Terkel
  30. Spring Break Reads from Liz Garcia2009/02/27
    Librarian Liz Garcia shares some ideas for fun Spring Break Reads
  31. Remembering John Updike featuring Erika Deiters2009/02/10
    Discussion of American author John Updike featuring faculty member Erika Deiters
  32. Lord of the Flies, President Bush, Planet Earth and Jurassic Park2009/01/09
    Discussion of new DVDs in the library including Lord of the Flies, Bush's War, Planet Earth and Jurassic Park
  33. What Does the Election of Barck Obama Mean2008/12/04
    Faculty members Ricky Cobb and Kevin Navratil join Joe and Troy to talk about the meaning of Barack Obama's Election
  34. Books by Obama and McCain2008/09/19
    Discussion of books in the MVCC library written by Presidential Candidates Obama and McCain
  35. Upcoming Public Events!2008/08/22
    Discussion of 2008 free events related to Garbage Land by Elizabeth Royte.
  36. Garbage Land2008/05/21
    Discussion of Garbage Land by Elizabeth Royte, which is the 2008-2009 One Book, One College selection, Volume 1, Number 9
  37. Four Little Girls2008/02/22
    Discussion of Spike Lee's documentary, Four Little Girls, Volume 1, Number 8
  38. Say Amen, Somebody2008/02/08
    Discussion of Documentary Say Amen, Somebody, Volume 1, Number 7
  39. Special Edition: Poet Sandra Beauchamp2007/12/10
    Discussion with award winning poet, Sandra Beauchamp. Ms. Beauchamp reads several new poems, Volume 1, Number 6
  40. Binta and the Great Idea2007/11/16
    Discussion of Binta and the Great Idea featuring Mike McGuire, Volume 1, Number 5
  41. Stiff The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers2007/09/21
    Discussion of Mary Roach's book Stiff The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers, Volume 1, Number 4
  42. 50th Anniversary of Kerouac's On the Road2007/09/05
    Discussion about Jack Kerouac's Novel, On the Road. Volume 1, Number 3
  43. The Real Malcolm X in Video and DVD (Part II)2007/08/29
    Review of resources supporting One Book, One College Program on Malcolm X.
  44. The Real Malcolm X in Video and DVD (Part I)2007/08/29
    Review of resources supporting One Book, One College Program on Malcolm X.
Check It Out: A Moraine Valley Library Podcast
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Moraine Valley Community College Library, Palos Hills, Illinois, USA. The Library 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.