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Roosevelt University: And Justice for All

Roosevelt University

Welcome 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

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Ep 49: Ralph Martire on the Hopes and Failures of...

Roosevelt University: And Justice for All ·

2021/10/08

In today’s episode ofAnd 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 introduceThe 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.S. representative Mike HondaThe American

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Ep 48: Prof. David Faris on the American Dream in a...

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2021/10/01

If 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 1stto November 4th.Andy will be interviewing Professor David Faris. David will be moderating one of our November 1stpanels—The American Dream During a Time

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Ep 47: Dean McBride on Gender Inequality

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2021/09/24

The 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 there

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Ep 46: Chandler Sullivan on Finding Your People

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2021/09/10

In 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.

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Ep. 45: John Fountain and the Unforgotten 51...

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2021/08/31

After 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, thenPeoplemagazine,OxygenandBlock Club Chicago.But the reporting started with Professor John

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Ep 44: Black Women Mayors on Leadership

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2021/07/02

Record 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 more

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Ep. 43: Level up your career with a mentor

Roosevelt University: And Justice for All ·

2021/06/25

After 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.

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Ep. 42: Find a mentor who’s right for you

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2021/06/11

Aleksandra 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. Please enjoy

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Ep. 41: The Professional Mentoring Program

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2021/06/04

Landing 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 difficult job

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Ep. 40: Mental Health Month and COVID Fatigue

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2021/05/21

Asking 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 injustices have

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Ep. 39: COVID-19 Vaccine Holdouts and Herd Immunity

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2021/05/17

More 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 Pharmacy

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Ep. 38: Anthony Rodriguez on Standup and Special...

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2021/05/05

Two 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 graduation, the

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Ep. 37: Mohammad Samra on “Failure” and Self-Doubt

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2021/05/04

For 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. Please enjoy.

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Ep. 36: Police Violence and the Derek Chauvin Trial

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2021/04/30

After 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 experts in

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Ep. 35: Systemic Racism in Housing

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2021/04/23

Illinois 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 Marshall

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Ep. 34: Racial Equity in Education

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2021/04/16

Illinois 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 Roosevelt

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Ep 33: Ralph Martire on Budget Accountability

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2021/04/12

Public 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 columns in

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Ep. 32: Racial and Gender Equity with Rev. Dr....

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2021/04/02

Education 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 forallstudents. In this episode, she’ll share stories from her struggle for racial and gender equity.This episode was recorded live as part of

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Ep. 31: Women Student Leaders on Campus

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2021/03/26

Our 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 take it from

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Ep. 30: How Scholarships Make a Difference

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2021/03/19

In 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: LINKGuest host Jamar Orr, dean of students and vice president of

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