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Ep. 39: COVID-19 Vaccine Holdouts and Herd Immunity
Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - May 17, 2021 14:11 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 4 ratingsMore 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 ...
Ep. 38: Anthony Rodriguez on Standup and Special Education
Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - May 05, 2021 19:52 - 21 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsTwo 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 Schoo...
Ep. 37: Mohammad Samra on “Failure” and Self-Doubt
Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - May 04, 2021 19:41 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsFor 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 challenge...
Ep. 36: Police Violence and the Derek Chauvin Trial
Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - April 30, 2021 18:42 - 57 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsAfter 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). ...
Ep. 35: Systemic Racism in Housing
Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - April 23, 2021 21:17 - 51 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsIllinois 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 neighbor...
Ep. 34: Racial Equity in Education
Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - April 16, 2021 21:45 - 44 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsIllinois 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...
Ep 33: Ralph Martire on Budget Accountability
Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - April 12, 2021 18:37 - 24 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsPublic 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 ...
Ep. 32: Racial and Gender Equity with Rev. Dr. Janette Wilson
Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - April 02, 2021 14:53 - 56 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsEducation 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 t...
Ep. 31: Women Student Leaders on Campus
Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - March 26, 2021 19:52 - 52 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsOur 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. T...
Ep. 30: How Scholarships Make a Difference
Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - March 19, 2021 19:12 - 50 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn 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 ...
Ep. 29: International Women’s Day
Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - March 12, 2021 15:19 - 52 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsPearl 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 p...
Ep. 28: Perspectives from a Pandemic Pharmacist
Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - March 05, 2021 19:46 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 4 ratingsAs 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 scie...
Ep. 27: COVID-19 and Communities of Color
Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - February 26, 2021 19:08 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 4 ratingsCOVID-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 i...
Ep. 26: Vaccine Myth Busters
Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - February 19, 2021 15:41 - 59 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsAs 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 Pha...
Ep. 25: COVID-19 Vaccines, From Trials to Vials
Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - February 12, 2021 20:48 - 55 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsSome 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 thr...
Ep. 24: Rev. Jeremiah Wright and MLK’s Legacy
Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - February 02, 2021 03:07 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsToday, 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 ta...
And Justice For All Podcast: Ep 23: Humanities and the Pandemic
Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - January 19, 2021 16:26 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe 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 ch...
“And Justice For All” Ep. 22: Meet Vanessa Ayala (BA ’21)
Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - December 04, 2020 15:56 - 36 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsAs 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 Al...
“And Justice For All” Ep. 21: The New College of Science, Health and Pharmacy
Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - November 13, 2020 18:15 - 27 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsAs 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 o...
“And Justice for All” Ep. 20: What’s Next for Workplace Equity with Trustee Joyce Tucker
Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - November 02, 2020 17:23 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsFor 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 ro...
“And Justice for All” Ep. 19: The U.S. Election in a Global Context
Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - October 26, 2020 20:23 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 4 ratingsWhat 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 th...
“And Justice for All” Ep. 18: Business for Good with Trustee JC Gonzalez-Mendez
Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - October 15, 2020 17:59 - 22 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsHow 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 Mexic...
“And Justice For All” Ep. 17: The Struggle Continues – Eleanor Roosevelt, Roosevelt University and the Fight for Social Justice
Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - September 11, 2020 16:11 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsProfessors 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 Roosev...
“And Justice for All” Ep. 16: Transgender Through Time
Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - August 31, 2020 16:47 - 43 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsTransgender 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...
“And Justice for All” Ep. 15: New Deal for a New Day
Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - August 25, 2020 15:40 - 39 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe 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 ...
“And Justice For All” Ep. 14: Eleanor Roosevelt’s American Dream
Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - August 19, 2020 18:49 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe 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 li...
“And Justice for All” Episode 13: Mission-Driven Funds
Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - August 11, 2020 21:09 - 40 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsAs 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 re...
“And Justice for All” Episode 12: Black Student Equity Fund
Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - July 21, 2020 16:25 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsGeorge 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 Thomp...
“And Justice For All” Episode 11: Phylicia Richardson on Transferring and Student Research
Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - May 27, 2020 23:42 - 20 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsEach 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 Presi...
Episode 10: Angela Jordan on Belonging
Roosevelt University: And Justice for All - February 27, 2020 22:31 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn 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 ro...
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