Ep. 26: Vaccine Myth Busters

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Do you still need the COVID-19 vaccine if you’re young and healthy? Can pregnant women get the vaccine? Dr. Bedrija Nikocevic answers common questions and debunks some popular myths on And Justice For All.   Dr. Nikocevic is an assistant professor of clinical sciences in the Doctor of Pharmacy program. After working in community pharmacy […]

Ep. 25: COVID-19 Vaccines, From Trials to Vials

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Some 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 […]

Ep. 24: Rev. Jeremiah Wright and MLK’s Legacy

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Today, 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 […]

Ep. 23: Humanities and the Pandemic

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The past year has been, in a word, unprecedented. What can history teach us about living through COVID-19?   On this episode, Professor Gina Buccola joins President Ali to talk about three courses that investigate how diseases shaped history. Gina Buccola is a professor of English and chair of the humanities department. Through the Shakespeare […]

Keeping Our Community Safe

Dear Roosevelt Students, Maintaining a safe, healthy and inclusive campus community is essential to Roosevelt University. As we prepare for the spring 2021 semester, we know that the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over and last week’s political violence has added further threats to individuals and institutions. As the public health crisis continues and the […]

Yesterday’s Challenge to American Democracy

Yesterday, like many of you, I watched with horror as pro-Trump rioters stormed the Capitol in an attempt to block the final electoral count. The violence was a shameful assault on the electoral process and the peaceful transfer of power, which are the cornerstones of our democracy. Congress certified the election results early today.   […]