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Spring 2012 Events

Hyperlocal or Just Hyper?: 21st Century JournalismListen to this event: http://ext.morainevalley.edu/librarynews/?p=758Tuesday, Feb. 7, 11 a.m.­12:15 p.m., Building L, Library LoungeJoin us as a panel of experts discuss the evolving nature of journalism. Jeremy Shermak, Moraine Valley journalism faculty Rob Hart, morning host of FM 101.1 FM formerly of WGN Radio Dan Lambert, editor of the Palos Patch Troy Swanson, panel moderator

Blurred Boundaries: Being Multiracial in a Black and White World

Listen to this event: http://ext.morainevalley.edu/librarynews/?p=790Thursday, March 8, 11 a.m.­12:30 p.m., Building L, Library LoungeJoin us as Dr. Amy Williamson, psychology faculty member, discusses racial, ethnic and gender identity and how weunderstand multiracial/multiethnic identity.

Human Rights in IranThursday, April 19, 12:30­1:30 p.m., Building L, Library LoungeJoin us as we welcome Elise Auerbach, Amnesty International’s Iran Specialist, who will discuss the current state ofhuman rights in Iran

Past Events from Fall 2011

FEATURED EVENT: Roxana Saberi visits Moraine Valley Community CollegeTuesday, Nov. 8, 7­8:30 p.m., Building M, Moraine Business and Conference CenterWednesday, Nov. 9, 11 a.m.­12:30 p.m., Building M, Moraine Business and Conference CenterJoin us as we welcome our One Book author, Roxana Saberi, to our campus. Ms. Saberi will discuss her book BetweenTwo Worlds: My Life and Captivity in Iran. This event is generously supported by the Palos Fine Arts Association.

After bin Laden: Democracy vs Fundamentalism in the Middle EastListen to this event: http://ext.morainevalley.edu/librarynews/?p=649Monday, Sept. 12, 1­2:15 p.m. Building L, Library LoungeJoin us as we welcome DePaul University's Dr. Khalil Marrar, who will discuss the ongoing challenges in the MiddleEast.

A Panel Discussion on Between Two WorldsListen to this event: http://ext.morainevalley.edu/librarynews/?p=652Tuesday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m.­12:15 p.m. Building L, Library LoungeStudents and the public are invited to join us as Moraine Valley faculty members from various disciplines discussRoxana Saberi's book Between Two Worlds viewpoint of their expertise.

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Violence Against Women: An International PerspectiveListen to this event: http://ext.morainevalley.edu/librarynews/?p=656Tuesday, Sept. 27, 12:30­1:45 p.m. Building L, Library LoungeJessica Teamer, representative of the social services group Pillars, will discuss the issue of violence against women.

No One Knows About Persian Cats: Film ShowingFriday, Oct. 7, 7 p.m., Palos Park Recreation Center, 8901 W. 123rd St., Palos ParkSpecial film co­written by Roxana Saberi. Two young musicians form a rock band in Iran; depicting the excitingunderground music scene and celebrating an entire generation of Iranians striving towards personal and creativefreedom. Note: This event is part of Palos Park's Films in the Park series and to be shown at the Palos ParkRecreation Center.

How Technology is Changing JournalismListen to this event: http://ext.morainevalley.edu/librarynews/?p=693Wednesday, Oct. 12, Noon­1 p.m. Building L, Library LoungeJournalist Amy Hoak discusses what it means to be a working journalist in our Web 2.0 world.