Roosevelt University: And Justice for All
70 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 4 ratingsWelcome to And Justice For All, the official podcast of Roosevelt University.
This podcast explores the close relationship between education and justice. You can’t have one without the other. We see the transformative power of education every day in the lives of our students, and we’re driven to make education accessible for all, despite the economic, historical and social barriers that we face. Inclusion is at the core of Roosevelt's legacy, and higher education is the gateway to the American Dream.
Education for all. And Justice For All.
That's who we are. That's who we've always been.
Hosted by Roosevelt University President Ali Malekzadeh.
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Ep 69: Dee Brown on Teamwork, Culture and What it Takes to Win
November 04, 2022 22:16 - 43 minutes - 19.3 MBIn this episode of And Justice for All, host Professor Andy Trees sits down with the RU Lakers’ men’s basketball new head coach, Dee Brown. Andy and Dee talk about his relentless pursuit of winning, both on and off the court and what he expects from his players. Dee’s passion and enthusiasm is contagious…you’ll end the podcast a superfan of both Dee and our Lakers. Head to rooseveltlakers.com to check out the Lakers’ schedule. Go Lakers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
Ep 68: The American Dream Reconsidered: What Does The American Dream Mean to Students?
October 17, 2022 22:41 - 26 minutes - 12.6 MBIn this episode of And Justice for All, host Professor Andy Trees is joined by students in his Political Science 390 honors course. This course was built around this year’s conference and provides students with wide-ranging experiences—everything from blog writing to podcasting to designing their own panel of experts—as they wrestle with the concept of the American Dream. In this engaging discussion Andy and his students dive deep into the American Dream, who it was made for and for who it w...
Ep 67: How to Navigate College: Advice from Seasoned Lakers
October 14, 2022 19:10 - 29 minutes - 12.9 MBStarting college is exciting and scary. Navigating a new setting, making new friends, juggling classes and course work…it’s a lot. In this episode we sit down with a class full of experienced Lakers and ask them to share advice with our new and prospective students on the best way to make the most of your time at Roosevelt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep. 66: Professor Steven Meyers on Managing our Mental Health
May 31, 2022 19:26 - 49 minutes - 114 MBMental health is at the forefront of everyone’s mind right now. As we close out Mental Health Awareness Month, guest host and Roosevelt professor Andy Trees talks with Professor Steven Meyers about mental health challenges we’re facing and how to work through them. Dr. Steven Meyers is a psychology professor at Roosevelt University and a clinical psychologist specializing in children’s well-being and family relationships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep. 65: Commencement Speaker Yajaira Gallegos
May 06, 2022 16:56 - 29 minutes - 66.4 MBIt’s our favorite time of the year: Commencement! On this episode, guest host Prof. Andy Trees talks to Commencement speaker Yajaira Gallegos about her journey to Roosevelt and her plans for the future. As Yajaira proves, the future is bright for this group of graduates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep. 64: Dr. Chara Reid on Overcoming Impostor Syndrome
April 22, 2022 21:25 - 45 minutes - 104 MBHow do we deal with our own impostor syndrome while effectively leading a team? Dr. Chara Reid, director of Specialty Practice Solutions, joins guest host Dr. Melissa Hogan, dean of the College of Science, Health and Pharmacy. The two discuss Dr. Reid’s career and how she is working to connect women in the pharmacy field. This episode is the second episode of our Healthcare Heroes Discussion series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP. 63: Provost Andrae Marak on His Academic Vision for Roosevelt
April 15, 2022 21:14 - 52 minutes - 120 MBAs Roosevelt University’s new provost and executive vice president of academic affairs, Dr. Andrae Marak will work to set and achieve the academic vision for the University. In this week’s episode, guest host Professor Andy Trees sits down with Provost Marak to discuss his background, academic interests and plans for his tenure at Roosevelt. Provost Marak brings a collaborative approach to leadership and is deeply committed to shared governance. He is a champion for faculty professional ...
Ep. 62: Ensuring Diversity From the Top Down in Pharmacy
April 08, 2022 20:44 - 44 minutes - 102 MBHow is it that while the pharmacy profession in America is becoming more racially diverse, the leadership remains mostly white? What can we do to change that? Dr. Lemrey “Al” Carter, executive director and CEO of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, joins guest host Dr. Melissa Hogan, dean of the College of Science, Health and Pharmacy. The two discuss Dr. Carter’s career and his work to make leadership in the pharmacy world reflect the profession’s diversity. This episode is ...
Ep. 61: Roosevelt Alumnae Making History
March 25, 2022 21:02 - 58 minutes - 134 MBHow do our alumnae find career success? How do we address compassion fatigue? What are the challenges and opportunities for women in STEM? Professor Sandra Frink sits down with alumnae Phyllis Cavallone, Dr. Antú Segal and Dr. Jo-Ann Jose to address these issues and more in this galvanizing discussion. This episode was recorded live as part of our Women’s History Month series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP. 60: Kyong Mee Choi On The Power Of Storytelling Through Opera
March 17, 2022 20:39 - 44 minutes - 103 MBOpera always elicits strong emotions. This is especially true for Professor Kyong Mee Choi’s new opera, Pale Courage, which premieres on March 18 at the Merle Reskin Theatre. In this week’s episode, guest host Professor Andy Trees sits down with Professor Choi to talk about her composition. The three-act opera is based on the true story of her great-aunt, who chose starvation as a way to fight for her dreams. Andy and Kyong Mee discuss the power of live performance, her family history ...
Ep. 59: Mia Moore and Onteya Zachary on the honor of honors
March 04, 2022 22:22 - 54 minutes - 125 MBWhile Mia Moore and Onteya Zachary took different paths, they ultimately led to the same place: Roosevelt University. It was here that they both found their way into the Honors Program and to so much more. On this episode, there is no host. Just Mia and Onteya, talking about everything from their names to finding themselves at Roosevelt. You’ll find it a joy to be a fly on the wall for their conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep. 58: Troy Gaston on Love, Respect and Dedication
February 18, 2022 20:45 - 34 minutes - 347 MB“Love, respect and dedication can resolve a lot of the critical issues that we have every single day.” As a formerly incarcerated person, Troy brings a transformative perspective to his studies, his activism and his thoughts on the future. On this episode, guest host Prof. Andy Trees talks to Roosevelt senior Troy Gaston about his passion for advocating for change, his unrelenting positivity and appreciation for the past, and his optimism for the future. Troy’s energy is contagious. His...
Ep: 57 Kyle Beachy on The Most Fun Thing
February 04, 2022 16:58 - 46 minutes - 106 MBWhat do you see when you walk around a city? Stairs? Concrete? Buildings? If you’re Professor Kyle Beachy, you see endless possibilities for fun… on a skateboard. On this episode, guest host Prof. Andy Trees talks to Prof. Beachy about his memoir, The Most Fun Thing: Dispatches from a Skateboard Life. While they discuss more than just skateboarding, the way Prof. Beachy speaks about skateboarding is nothing short of poetic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep: 56 Margaret Rung on her Fulbright in Taiwan
January 14, 2022 22:20 - 1 hour - 25.6 MBNot many people get to follow in their parent’s footsteps in the very specific way that Professor Margaret Rung did. Decades after she traveled to Taiwan for her father’s Fulbright, Margaret returned for her own. As a Fulbright scholar in Taiwan, she explored the shifting boundaries between the public and private spheres in America, with an emphasis on how diverse Americans negotiated a social contract in a nation devoted to capitalism and democracy. On this episode, guest host Prof. And...
Ep. 55 Rose Poplawski, BA ’22, on finding their way to Roosevelt
December 10, 2021 19:48 - 42 minutes - 9.82 MBFrom bio to baking to women’s and gender studies, senior Rose Poplawski’s journey to Roosevelt was anything but linear. As a women’s and gender studies major, Rose has found their place advocating for community public health, reproductive rights and gender justice, picking up the 2021 Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award along the way. In this episode, Prof. Marjorie Jolles talks to Rose about their path to RU and what comes next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
Ep 54: The COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 5-11
December 03, 2021 22:36 - 53 minutes - 20.9 MBWhen the FDA gave emergency-use authorization to Pfizer BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, many parents let out a collective sigh of relief. Parents also had questions on the safety of the vaccine for their children. Guest host Dr. Melissa Hogan, dean of the College of Science, Health and Pharmacy, speaks with Dr. Bedrija Nikocevic and Dr. Cathy DiVincenzo about the vaccine in young kids. Dr. Nikocevic is an assistant professor of clinical sciences in the Doctor of Pharm...
Ep. 53: Trustee Sharon Bush on Coming Home to Roosevelt
November 19, 2021 19:37 - 44 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this episode of And Justice for All, guest host and professor Andy Trees welcomes trustee Sharon Bush. The two talk about what drew her to the University, first as a student and now on the Board of Trustees. This September, alumna and nonprofit leader Sharon Bush was voted in as a member of the Roosevelt University Board of Trustees. Sharon has over 20 years of nonprofit and business experience and currently serves as President of the Grand Victoria Foundation. She is responsible for ove...
Ep 52: Anne-Marie Cusac on Poetry and Investigative Reporting
October 29, 2021 22:08 - 47 minutes - 16.3 MBIn this episode of And Justice for All, guest host Andy Trees is joined by Professor Anne-Marie Cusac. The two talk in depth about her poetry and work in investigative reporting. Listen now: On November 4, Professor Cusac will moderate our panel on Emma Lazarus, the Statue of Liberty, and the Problem of Immigration. This panel will be a conversation with Esther Schor, Leonard L. Milberg ’53 Professor of American Jewish Studies and Professor of English, Princeton University, the author of...
Ep 51: Kelly Wentz-Hunter on COVID-19 and Our Health Care System
October 22, 2021 21:47 - 38 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this episode of And Justice for All, guest host Andy Trees is joined by Dean Kelly Wentz-Hunter. The two chat about what COVID-19 has revealed about our health care system. Listen now: On November 3, Dean Wentz-Hunter will moderate our panel on Public Health & Health Care in a "Post"-Pandemic World. Panelists will include: · Dr. Carlos del Rio, Professor of Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine and Co-Director of the Emory Center for AIDS Research · Dr. Ngozi Ez...
Ep 50: Marjorie Jolles on Personal Choices and Guilty Pleasures
October 15, 2021 21:58 - 41 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this episode of And Justice for All, guest host Andy Trees is joined by Professor Marjorie Jolles. The two talk in depth on philosophy and the consequences of the choices we make in life. Listen now On November 2, Professor Jolles will moderate our panel on Personal Choice and the American Dream.Panelists will include: · Agnes Callard, Associate Professor of Philosophy, University of Chicago, and author of Aspirations (Oxford University Press) · Élis Miller Larsen, graduate...
Ep 49: Ralph Martire on the Hopes and Failures of K-12 Education
October 08, 2021 18:50 - 33 minutes - 77.4 MBIn today’s episode of And Justice For All, guest host Andrew Trees welcomes Professor Ralph Martire. The two walk through recent reforms in education and how we could improve Illinois schools. On November 2, Professor Martire will introduce The Prospects, Hopes and Failures of Educational Achievement at K-12. Alum Ameshia Cross will moderate our panel of experts: - Illinois State Senator Kimberly A. Lightford - Illinois State Senator Christina Pacione-Zayas - Former U....
Ep 48: Prof. David Faris on the American Dream in a Time of Division
October 01, 2021 20:32 - 37 minutes - 85.4 MBIf you could change anything about the American political system what would it be? This question and more get answered in this week’s episode. Once again, I will be turning over the podcast to Professor Andrew Trees, who is the co-chair of the programming committee for the American Dream Reconsidered Conference, which will be held from November 1st to November 4th. Andy will be interviewing Professor David Faris. David will be moderating one of our November 1st panels—The American Dream Durin...
Ep 47: Dean McBride on Gender Inequality
September 24, 2021 20:06 - 25 minutes - 258 MBThe last 18 months have been tumultuous as America has faced a series of crises — a global pandemic that brought the economies of the world to a standstill, a bitterly contested presidential election that ended with baseless claims of election fraud and left the nation as divided as ever, and a rise in politically motivated violence and extremism that culminated with an attack on the Capitol itself. With all of this uncertainty, what is the future and possibility of the American Dream? Is th...
Ep 46: Chandler Sullivan on Finding Your People
September 10, 2021 18:56 - 19 minutes - 43.8 MBIn the newest episode of And Justice For All, President Ali welcomes Chandler Sullivan, president of the Student Government Association. Chandler dove right into life as a Laker. On top of his work with SGA, he’s a resident advisor and part of the team planning our Student Urban Union. Chandler shared some great ideas about getting involved and finding your community at Roosevelt University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep. 45: John Fountain and the Unforgotten 51 Introduction
August 31, 2021 16:56 - 30 minutes - 69.5 MBAfter a brief summer break, I am thrilled to return to the podcast and all of you listening in. We look forward to a new academic year and new episodes on our students, faculty, staff and social justice legacy. Today, John Fountain joins the podcast to talk about the Unforgotten 51 project and his next endeavor – a year overseas in Ghana as a Fulbright Scholar. WGN-TV was one of the first to pick up the story, then People magazine, Oxygen and Block Club Chicago. But the reporting started ...
Ep 44: Black Women Mayors on Leadership
July 02, 2021 03:25 - 1 hour - 142 MBRecord numbers of Black women are winning mayoral seats in big American cities. In today’s live episode, we welcome three mayors from the Chicago area — who also happen to be Roosevelt alumnae. Sheila Chalmers-Currin, Katrina Thompson and Tiffany Henyard joined us in honor of Juneteenth. You’ll hear about their successes and commitment to their communities through all of today’s challenges. Toyia Stewart will take it from here. Please enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
Ep. 43: Level up your career with a mentor
June 25, 2021 15:29 - 29 minutes - 67.4 MBAfter several years in human resources, Stephanie Koenig joined the Roosevelt MBA program to level up in her career. Her mentor, alum Joana Ardelean, is a senior director of human resources and a former mentee herself. On this episode, Stephanie and Joana explain how the program helped guide their career journey. They also break down what they wish other students knew about mentoring. I hope you enjoy the conversation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep. 42: Find a mentor who’s right for you
June 11, 2021 18:54 - 35 minutes - 80.4 MBAleksandra Mierzejewska wanted to find a career mentor before she even graduated from Roosevelt University. She joined the Professional Mentoring Program to figure out how she could help service members cope with stress and trauma as a full-time job. Through the program, Aleksandra met alum Alexa Brainin, clinical supervisor at Chicago Behavioral Hospital. In this episode, the two share how they’ve helped each other grow and what they’ve accomplished in the few months since they met. Pleas...
Ep. 41: The Professional Mentoring Program
June 04, 2021 18:27 - 24 minutes - 56.4 MBLanding a dream job takes hard work, a little luck and a strong network. Founded in 2016, the Professional Mentoring Program matches working professionals — from recent PhD graduates to C-suite executives — with mentees who hope to break into their fields after graduation. In this episode, I’m joined by Kristy Kotek and Jessica Mueller, who organize more than a hundred mentor and mentee pairs at Roosevelt University. We’ll talk about how the program has helped our students weather a difficu...
Ep. 40: Mental Health Month and COVID Fatigue
May 21, 2021 19:39 - 59 minutes - 136 MBAsking for help is never easy, according to Roosevelt University alum and therapist Melisa Alaba. She says that many women, people of color, and other communities have learned to just keep things moving. Those who do ask for help often feel like they aren’t heard or understood. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Melisa Alaba and moderator Chidima Anusiem (CHIH-dih-mah Ah-NOO-see-um) talks about taking care of yourself and others. She’ll discuss how the COVID crisis and racial injus...
Ep. 39: COVID-19 Vaccine Holdouts and Herd Immunity
May 17, 2021 14:11 - 1 hour - 138 MBMore than 118 million Americans are fully vaccinated from COVID-19. What will it take to reach herd immunity and get through to the vaccine holdouts? Today’s episode welcomes four Roosevelt University experts to answer your biggest COVID vaccine questions. Our science and pharmacy faculty will break down the new variants, vaccine hesitancy and the Johnson & Johnson recall. Now I’ll hand it over to our moderator, Dr. Melissa Hogan. Melissa is the dean of the College of Science, Health and P...
Ep. 38: Anthony Rodriguez on Standup and Special Education
May 05, 2021 19:52 - 21 minutes - 50.2 MBTwo U.S. presidents, Jimi Hendrix, Frank Sinatra, and hundreds more have graced the Auditorium Theatre stage. On graduation day, Commencement speaker Anthony Rodriguez joins them with his official send-off to his classmates. Back in 2010, Anthony started his career with the Chicago Public Schools district as a substitute bus aide. In 2021, armed with his Roosevelt University degree, he will assume a new role in his field of special education. Anthony and I talked about his path to graduat...
Ep. 37: Mohammad Samra on “Failure” and Self-Doubt
May 04, 2021 19:41 - 19 minutes - 44 MBFor graduation speaker Mohammad Samra, Commencement is the culmination of a long and difficult journey. He’s spent many late nights churning through homework in his parent’s unfinished basement. He’s worked long hours loading packages for UPS. He’s dealt with loss, self-doubt and the challenges of the pandemic. And on Graduation Day, we get to celebrate him and his accomplishments. In this episode, Mohammad and I talk about his outstanding journalism, overcoming resistance and more. Plea...
Ep. 36: Police Violence and the Derek Chauvin Trial
April 30, 2021 18:42 - 57 minutes - 131 MBAfter a year of worldwide protests and a much-awaited trial, Derek Chauvin was found guilty in the murder of George Floyd. Many Americans felt relief to see some semblance of justice. But in the 24 hours after the verdict was announced, police killed at least six more people (Washington Post). How can we work together to create lasting change? In this live episode, three Roosevelt University professors unpack what the trial means for policing and Black communities. You’ll hear from faculty...
Ep. 35: Systemic Racism in Housing
April 23, 2021 21:17 - 51 minutes - 117 MBIllinois still has a redlining problem. Decades ago, the government labeled Black neighborhoods as “high risk” for home loans. And we’re still feeling the legacy of this policy today. In 2020, WBEZ and City Bureau found that for every dollar that Chicago lenders invested in mostly white neighborhoods, they only invested 12 cents in mostly Black neighborhoods. How can urban communities of color break the cycle of disinvestment? Guest host Collete English Dixon, executive director of the Mars...
Ep. 34: Racial Equity in Education
April 16, 2021 21:45 - 44 minutes - 101 MBIllinois school funding was never created equal, but the system remains broken along racial lines today. Last year, African American students at underfunded schools faced an average funding gap of $1,400 more each year than white students at similar schools. Guest host Tom Philion, dean of the College of Education, sits down with Ralph Martire to talk about what we can do to dismantle structural racism from kindergarten to college. Ralph is the Arthur Rubloff Professor of Public Policy at...
Ep 33: Ralph Martire on Budget Accountability
April 12, 2021 18:37 - 24 minutes - 56.9 MBPublic policy touches every part of our daily lives: where our tax dollars go, where we can afford to live, what opportunities our children receive in school. In this episode, Ralph Martire explains how the Center for Budget and Tax Accountability is taking on systemic challenges through policy reform. Ralph Martire is the Arthur Rubloff Professor of Public Policy at Roosevelt University. He also serves as the executive director of the CTBA, a bipartisan think tank. You may have read his co...
Ep. 32: Racial and Gender Equity with Rev. Dr. Janette Wilson
April 02, 2021 14:53 - 56 minutes - 130 MBEducation is the key to unlock the American Dream. So what will it take for all students to have equal access to its potential, and equal power to shape our democracy? For 40 years, the Reverend Dr. Janette Wilson has been trying to answer that question. Since its inception, she’s worked with the Rainbow PUSH Coalition to advocate for excellence in education for all students. In this episode, she’ll share stories from her struggle for racial and gender equity. This episode was recorded liv...
Ep. 31: Women Student Leaders on Campus
March 26, 2021 19:52 - 52 minutes - 121 MBOur University namesake, Eleanor Roosevelt, once said that “a good leader inspires people to have confidence in the leader. A great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves.” On today’s episode, you’ll meet three Roosevelt students who are the next generation of women leaders. They reflect on how to challenge bias, obstacles to gender equity and their role models. This episode was recorded live and is the second in our Women’s History Month series. I’ll let Mablene Krueger...
Ep. 30: How Scholarships Make a Difference
March 19, 2021 19:12 - 50 minutes - 116 MBIn 2020-21, over 3,200 students received a scholarship or grant from Roosevelt University. In this episode, you’ll meet three of them: LaShaundra, Ellen and Vanessa. This episode is a recording of a recent donor appreciation event. During the panel, our students looked back on what led them to Roosevelt, shared some of their most fulfilling memories, and said thank you to the donors who helped them achieve their dreams. Listen here: LINK Guest host Jamar Orr, dean of students and vice pre...
Ep. 29: International Women’s Day
March 12, 2021 15:19 - 52 minutes - 119 MBPearl Buck, one of Roosevelt’s first advisory board members, said that “All things are possible until they are proved impossible — and even the impossible may only be so as of now.” On a special live episode for International Women's day, our extraordinary guests talked about redefining what’s possible as leaders. Our Women’s Leadership Council co-chairs, Larissa Herczeg and Ann Ford, offered a personal perspective on obstacles to gender equality. They also shared their best advice for anyo...
Ep. 28: Perspectives from a Pandemic Pharmacist
March 05, 2021 19:46 - 1 hour - 142 MBAs a clinical pharmacist, Dr. Jason Alegro has been on the front lines treating patients with severe cases of COVID-19. Dr. Alegro joins the podcast to share his perspective and talk about the newest treatment options available for patients. Dr. Alegro is an assistant professor of clinical sciences at Roosevelt University. In addition to his teaching and advising duties, Dr. Alegro practices as an Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago. This epi...
Ep. 27: COVID-19 and Communities of Color
February 26, 2021 19:08 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBCOVID-19 and Communities of Color The coronavirus pandemic has infected millions in the United States, disproportionately affecting Black and Brown communities. In this moving episode, Dr. Tamara Marshall will speak directly to those most affected by the pandemic. Dr. Marshall spent 10 years in academic medicine at the University of Chicago and Sinai Children’s Hospital. She transitioned to the pharmacy industry in 2008, where she has served as a medical science liaison for the past 12 yea...
Ep. 26: Vaccine Myth Busters
February 19, 2021 15:41 - 59 minutes - 135 MBAs the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine speeds up, so does the spread of misinformation. Dr. Bedrija Nikocevic will break down some common myths and give you the science about the risks and benefits of the vaccine. Dr. Nikocevic is an assistant professor of clinical sciences in the Doctor of Pharmacy program. After working in community pharmacy for eight years, Dr. Nikocevic now cares for patients as a clinical pharmacist on Chicago’s South Side. Today’s episode is also part of the COVID-19...
Ep. 25: COVID-19 Vaccines, From Trials to Vials
February 12, 2021 20:48 - 55 minutes - 128 MBSome U.S. health care workers got their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine just 12 months after the country’s first confirmed case. How did scientists develop new vaccines so quickly, and how do we know they work? Dr. Bob Seiser, associate professor of biology and chemistry, will walk us through the process of creating a vaccine from trial to a vial. A cell biologist by training, Dr. Seiser has nearly 20 years of experience teaching and sponsoring student research. This episode is the f...
Ep. 24: Rev. Jeremiah Wright and MLK’s Legacy
February 02, 2021 03:07 - 34 minutes - 78.8 MBToday, the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. is often watered down and sanitized. But in reality, he was a radical leader who believed fervently in the beloved community, economic justice and ending war. On today’s episode, guest host Jamar Orr will welcome the Reverend Dr. Jeremiah Wright to talk about Dr. King’s legacy in the 21st century. Reverend Wright became the pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in 1972. Under his leadership, its membership grew from 87 to over 8,000 members b...
And Justice For All Podcast: Ep 23: Humanities and the Pandemic
January 19, 2021 16:26 - 26 minutes - 61.5 MBThe past year has been, in a word, unprecedented. What can history teach us about living through COVID-19? On this episode, Professor Gina Buccola will join me to talk about three Roosevelt University courses that investigate how diseases shaped history. Gina is a professor of English and chair of the humanities department. Through the Shakespeare Project of Chicago, Gina adapted a new, devastating eyewitness account of the 1603 plague. She and three actors will perform “News From Graves...
“And Justice For All” Ep. 22: Meet Vanessa Ayala (BA ’21)
December 04, 2020 15:56 - 36 minutes - 41.9 MBAs a Roosevelt student, Vanessa has led several student organizations, presented her psychology research as a McNair Scholar and welcomed new Lakers during orientation. In fall 2019, Vanessa’s doctors gave her a diagnosis that changed her college experience. In this episode, guest host Emily Alvelo, director of student involvement, talks with Vanessa about what inspires her and overcoming obstacles on her path to graduation. This episode is the first in a series where we’ll get to know Ro...
“And Justice For All” Ep. 21: The New College of Science, Health and Pharmacy
November 13, 2020 18:15 - 27 minutes - 31.2 MBAs demand for health care professionals surges, the new College of Science, Health and Pharmacy brings 16 Roosevelt University programs together under one umbrella. Dean Melissa Hogan and Co-Dean Kelly Wentz-Hunter talk about what the new college means for student programs, research and career opportunities. Dr. Hogan joined the Roosevelt faculty in 2012 with 17 years of experience in pharmacy education. She has served as the dean of the College of Pharmacy since 2016. Dr. Wentz-Hunter join...
“And Justice for All” Ep. 20: What’s Next for Workplace Equity with Trustee Joyce Tucker
November 02, 2020 17:23 - 25 minutes - 28.9 MBFor the last several months, businesses across America have publicly declared their commitment to social justice and inclusion. Have we reached a turning point in the long fight for equity? In this week’s episode, President Ali welcomes Roosevelt trustee Joyce E. Tucker to talk about her new role at the University and her perspective on this moment of reckoning. Joyce E. Tucker is the former vice president of global diversity and employee rights for The Boeing Company. With more than thirt...