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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Episodes
“And Justice for All” Ep. 19: The U.S. Election in a Global Context
October 26, 2020 20:23 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBWhat can international comparisons teach us about Trump, COVID-19, the Democrats and our history? In this episode, political experts from the United States, United Kingdom and Germany will offer a global perspective on the 2020 election. This episode is presented by Roosevelt University and the Political Philosophy Podcast. The conversation was recorded as a live panel discussion as a part of the American Dream Reconsidered lecture series. In November, guest host Toby Buckle and David Far...
“And Justice for All” Ep. 18: Business for Good with Trustee JC Gonzalez-Mendez
October 15, 2020 17:59 - 22 minutes - 25.4 MBHow can entrepreneurs balance doing good with doing business? In this week’s episode, President Ali Malekzadeh sat down with new Roosevelt trustee JC Gonzalez-Mendez, whose leadership philosophy is all about integrity. JC started his career as the first employee of McDonald’s Corporation Mexico. He rose in the organization to become SVP of global corporate social responsibility, sustainability and philanthropy. In 2016, JC founded GM Integritas Consulting. President Ali spoke to JC about...
“And Justice For All” Ep. 17: The Struggle Continues – Eleanor Roosevelt, Roosevelt University and the Fight for Social Justice
September 11, 2020 16:11 - 33 minutes - 37.8 MBProfessors Margaret Rung and Andrew Trees continue their roles as guest hosts as they discuss Eleanor and Franklin Delano Roosevelt, two towering figures in American history. As the director of the University’s Center for New Deal Studies, Margie Rung is our resident expert in all things Roosevelt. She and professor Andy Trees will talk about the legacies of our University namesakes in the context of this year’s conference theme, Eleanor Roosevelt’s American dream. Margaret Rung and Andy T...
“And Justice for All” Ep. 16: Transgender Through Time
August 31, 2020 16:47 - 43 minutes - 50 MBTransgender rights are one of the major battlegrounds in the ongoing struggle to secure and expand the rights of all Americans. Guest hosts and Roosevelt professors Margaret Rung and Andrew Trees welcome two faculty experts to explore the past and present of the movement. Celeste Chamberland is a professor of history. Her teaching and scholarship focus on the history of medicine, mental illness, public health and early modern Europe with an emphasis on race and gender. Natasha Robinson is...
“And Justice for All” Ep. 15: New Deal for a New Day
August 25, 2020 15:40 - 39 minutes - 45.5 MBThe right to vote is one of our most fundamental rights as citizens. Joined by progressive leader Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, Margaret Rung and Andrew Trees will host a powerful conversation about the struggle to exercise that right. Cristina has founded and led of two of the largest voting and civil rights organizations in Texas. Jolt focuses on energizing the Latino vote; the Workers Defense Project has helped protect the rights of hundreds of thousands of workers. This week’s episode wi...
“And Justice For All” Ep. 14: Eleanor Roosevelt’s American Dream
August 19, 2020 18:49 - 32 minutes - 37.4 MBThe coronavirus pandemic has hit marginalized communities hardest, exposing systemic racism, the growing wealth gap and extreme polarization in our country. Amid such vast inequality, what does the American Dream mean? This year’s American Dream Reconsidered Conference will explore how to live a vibrant civic life as a core aspect of the American dream. In this episode, President Ali welcomes the two conference co-chairs, who will lead a series of episodes as guest hosts: - Margar...
“And Justice for All” Episode 13: Mission-Driven Funds
August 11, 2020 21:09 - 40 minutes - 46.3 MBAs the pandemic lingers, how will Roosevelt University be there for students — where and when they need support? Led by special guest host Nicole Barron, the podcast brings together Roosevelt community members to dig deeper into the University’s mission-driven funds. These three coronavirus relief funds aim to address the most urgent needs of Roosevelt students: - The Stronger Tuition Grant - The Student Emergency Assistance Fund - The Black Student Equity Fund Roosev...
“And Justice for All” Episode 12: Black Student Equity Fund
July 21, 2020 16:25 - 19 minutes - 22.9 MBGeorge Floyd’s death at the hands of police officers is one in a list that is unimaginably long. His death was the spark that lit the fire of a global movement to dismantle systematic racism. In this important episode of “And Justice for All,” President Ali welcomes special guests Pamela Thompson-Hill and Jamar Orr to talk about the Black Student Equity Fund. The fund is one step in Roosevelt’s efforts to truly live up to our mission of equity and access to education and to honor the Black...
“And Justice For All” Episode 11: Phylicia Richardson on Transferring and Student Research
May 27, 2020 23:42 - 20 minutes - 22.9 MBEach year, about half of new Roosevelt students transfer here from other institutions. One of them is Phylicia Richardson, who left her comfort zone — and sunny Miami — to pursue new opportunities here at Roosevelt. This spring, before Roosevelt shifted to remote learning, Phylicia joined President Ali to discuss her experience on campus. In just two short years, she got involved in organizations across campus, including the McNair Scholars program, which connects underserved students with ...
Episode 10: Angela Jordan on Belonging
February 27, 2020 22:31 - 25 minutes - 57.6 MBIn this episode, President Ali sits down with Angela Jordan to talk about diversity and inclusion on campus. Angela is the chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer at Robert Morris University Illinois. During her 30-year career at RMUI, she has advocated for underserved students through roles in financial services, campus administration and student affairs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 9: Audra Wilson on Why Voting Matters
February 10, 2020 23:42 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBOn this episode, guest host Jamar Orr welcomes Audra Wilson to discuss the ongoing struggle for equal voting access. Audra is a public interest attorney and the executive director of the League of Women Voters of Illinois. She was thrust into the world of politics when Barack Obama tapped her to serve on his U.S. Senate campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 8: Patricia Harris on Diversity and Mentorship
January 23, 2020 22:14 - 33 minutes - 76 MBPat joins us to talk about her career journey, her work with the Board of Trustees and the importance of mentorship. Pat and President Ali also discuss how the University can continue to build on our legacy of social justice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“And Justice for All” Episode 7: Dalal El-Barbarawi on Motivation and Leadership
December 20, 2019 20:32 - 21 minutes - 19.2 MBPresident Ali spoke with Dalal about motivation, ethical leadership and creating your own opportunities.
Episode 7: Dalal El-Barbarawi on Motivation and Leadership
December 20, 2019 20:32 - 21 minutes - 19.2 MBPresident Ali spoke with Dalal about motivation, ethical leadership and creating your own opportunities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 6: President Mablene Krueger and Building a Stronger University
November 12, 2019 16:18 - 29 minutes - 27 MBRoosevelt University and Robert Morris University Illinois recently submitted an application to the Higher Learning Commission to integrate our two universities. In this episode, President Mablene Krueger of Robert Morris sits down with President Ali to offer her perspective. Mablene is a proud Robert Morris alumna and first-generation college graduate. After joining the Robert Morris faculty in 1980, she rose through the ranks to become the university’s first woman president. Mablene sh...
Episode 5: Michelle Stipp and Affordable Higher Education
October 14, 2019 16:16 - 30 minutes - 70.4 MBMoney may or may not make the world go ’round, but it’s an inescapable part of higher education. In this episode President Ali welcomes Michelle Stipp, Roosevelt’s director of financial aid, to talk about affordability and access. With 20 years of experience in the field, Michelle has had a front-row seat to the growing challenge of student debt. She and Ali discuss recent trends in financial aid and how Roosevelt is making higher education possible for all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
Episode 4: Dean Bonnie Gunzenhauser on the Value of a Liberal Arts Education
September 17, 2019 19:39 - 51 minutes - 119 MBAfter a brief summer hiatus, Roosevelt University’s And Justice for All podcast returns for a timely conversation with Dean Bonnie Gunzenhauser about the value of a liberal arts education. Bonnie is an English literature professor and the dean of Roosevelt’s College of Arts & Sciences, which aims to create socially conscious citizens who are leaders in their professions and communities. In Episode 4, she sits down with President Ali Malekzadeh to debunk rumors about the demise of the libe...
Episode 3: Professor David Faris on Students in Politics and 2020 Predictions
June 11, 2019 15:55 - 45 minutes - 51.6 MBIn Episode 3 of Roosevelt University’s podcast series, And Justice For All, Professor David Faris, PhD. sits down with President Ali to discuss the crucial role of young students and activists within the political landscape of the United States. David shares both his professional predictions for the 2020 election cycle, and his hopes for how younger generations can react and respond to our shifting political climate. His conversation with President Ali shows exactly how passionate he is about...
Episode 2: Alex Fruin, BMA ’19 on New Beginnings and Inspiration
May 16, 2019 17:27 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBEpisode 2 of Roosevelt University’s new podcast series, And Justice For All, features Alex Fruin, BMA ’19. Alex is a graduate of Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts and recently participated in the Obama Foundation Community Leadership Corps. In this episode, Alex and President Ali discuss his inspiration to study vocal music and how Roosevelt shaped him as a student leader and activist. Alex shares why graduation should be seen as a new beginning, rather than and ending...
Episode 1: Roosevelt University's Origin Story
April 25, 2019 19:49 - 39 minutes - 89.8 MBThis inaugural episode is all about beginnings. Specifically, our beginnings at Roosevelt University, with guest and faculty emeritus, Lynn Weiner. Here Lynn shares with us our powerful origin story, and the road Roosevelt has traveled for 75 years, to help give us a better grasp of where we are as a university, where we’re going, and why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.