Videos of Past Programs and Events

---

LWVCC produces a variety of educational programs and events each year.  If you missed a program or event, it may have been recorded and stored on LWVCC's YouTube site. Below is a list from the past two years, featuring speakers on topics still relevant today: climate issues, history of voter suppression, election security, local concerns such as affordable housing and gun violence issues . . . and more. You can  scan this list to find topics of interest, then click the "Video" link.  Or you can go directly to the YouTube site to  browse or view videos there. The YouTube page has more details about the programs, including who sponsored the event.

For future programs and events, see the LWVCC Calendar, home page of the LWVCC website or LWVCC social media such as Facebook or Instagram. 

2023

April 26, 2023.  What's It Like to be a League Student Ambassador? League Student Ambassadors are a team of high school students – all League members - who help local students register to vote. Three Student Ambassadors spoke about their experiences and challenges. Video: https://youtu.be/5Pol4p99iAs
 
February 22, 2023. Getting to Know Dr. Lau and Plans for Parkland College. Parkland's new president Dr. Pamela Lau discussed Parkland’s programs and her plans, and replied to questions. Video: https://youtu.be/078cl_qdFxk
 
March 22, 2023. Talking Politics with Someone Who Doesn't Share Your Views. Scott Althaus, professor of Political Science and Communications, shared strategies for having productive conversations with others of differing political views. Video: https://youtu.be/-zDNifNSero
 
January 25, 2023. Understanding our Local Immigrant Community. Gloria Yen, former New American Welcome Center director, shared information about how NAWC, a program of the University Y, supports immigrants in integrating into Champaign County. Video: https://youtu.be/-z4WjdaFB48

2022

November 16, 2022. Evolving Police Practices in Our Community. Michael Schlosser, Police Training Institute UI, and Alice Cary, Executive Director of Public Safety UI, provided insights into police training and practices. Video: https://youtu.be/6p3oGFD_b7g
 
September 28, 2022. Election Integrity in Champaign County. Matt Dietrich, public information officer Illinois State Board of Elections, and Michelle Jett, operations director Champaign County Clerk and Recorder, discussed ways in which local elections are kept secure throughout Illinois. Video: https://youtu.be/gq9n8U2pr-k
 
September 21, 2022. Preparing for the 2022 General Election. Professor Brian Gaines, UIUC Department of History, shared his research and thoughts on the fall 2022 political landscape. James Manrique, LWVCC, shared data from the June 28, 2022 primary election and the latest from the nonpartisan Candidate Guide. Video: https://youtu.be/zxdifX_oYQU
 
December 14, 2022. Challenges of Affordable Housing in Champaign County Lily Walton, executive director Housing Authority of Champaign County, and Sheila Dodd, interim director Community Development Services Urbana, explained hoe these two organizations work to address countywide housing issues. Video: https://youtu.be/d9ornmhqx-g
 
August 31, 2022. A League Conversation with Nikita Richards. Planned Parenthood of Illinois vice-chair Nikita Richards discussed her organization’s current efforts and future plans.
Video: https://youtu.be/5gO6uyZmHXs
 
June 15, 2022. Conversations with Our Elected Officials. Recently elected city council members Grace Wilken, Urbana Ward 6, Chaundra Bishop, Urbana Ward 8, and Daniel Iniguez, Champaign District 3, reflected on their first year of service and responded to attendees’ questions. Video: https://youtu.be/KomyuQUMWws
 
April 20, 2022. Educate Yourself About Community Concerns. Tracy Parsons, city of Champaign, and Lemond Peppers, city of Urbana, addressed how the two communities are working to reduce gun violence. Video: https://youtu.be/tbG-nmfQsG4
 
April 13, 2022. Getting Ready for the 2022 Primary Elections. LWVCC members presented information about changes to Illinois’ election law, offices up for election this year, why your vote matters, getting out the vote and how high school students are involved in leading voter registration efforts. Video: https://youtu.be/gOS5vn5LUzk
 
March 16, 2022. Them Now . . . You Tomorrow. Dr. Christopher Span, UIUC Associate Chancellor, provided background for understanding efforts to suppress voting today.
Video: https://youtu.be/rJj4uc5YCbA
 
March 10, 2022. Criminal Justice Reform: Where Are We Now? Speaker Sarah Staudt explained the key features of the recently passed Illinois PreTrial Fairness Act, and what steps local communities must take to make sure the new law is implemented fairly and effectively. Video: https://youtu.be/Lnv9__we7V4
 
February 17, 2022. State and Local Elections Count. A variety of community members discussed what everyone can do to be informed about the upcoming Illinois Primary Election. Video: https://youtu.be/s0An93zUqL4
 
February 9, 2022. Trauma's Impact on the CU Community Speaker Karen Simms, founding director Trauma and Resilience Initiative, discussed the impacts of trauma on the CU community. Video: https://youtu.be/vGE-YZ9ISr8
 
January 12, 2022. Conversation with Tracy Parsons, Champaign Community Relations Manager.  Discussion focused on the Champaign “blueprint” for addressing gun violence in the community. Video: https://youtu.be/gQzSI2-hejs

2021

November 10, 2021. Misinformation Surrounding Elections & How to Combat It. Karen Fresco, LWVCC, led a discussion of ways to combat misinformation in our community and on social media platforms. Video: https://youtu.be/QcyvvuPnUvE
 
November 3, 2021. Conversation and Q&A with Julie Pryde, Public Health District.
Julie Pryde provided information on COVID-19, current impacts in the county, and ways to minimize health risks. Video: https://youtu.be/CLmO_zvD6dc
 
October, 2021. Illinois' Equitable Clean Energy Future. Amanda Pankau, energy campaign coordinator Prairie Rivers Network (PRN), led a discussion on Illinois' Equitable Clean Energy Future, primarily the recently passed Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA). Video: https://youtu.be/IcSx8GlDMG8
 
September 8, 2021. Voting Laws and the Courts: Current Status and Future Actions. Professor Steve Schwinn, U of I-Chicago College of Law, discussed the current and possible future status of federal voting rights legislation. Video: https://youtu.be/yU1sTPT4aUU
 
July 20, 2021. Voting Rights: Bringing History Up To Date. Ami Gandhi, senior counsel Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, discussed our voting rights—how we got to where we are today, and how we in Illinois can take action to secure our right to vote. Video: https://youtu.be/ohSWEUiUESQ
 
June 11, 2021. History of Jim Crow & Nuremberg Laws 2021. Dr. Christopher Span, UIUC  associate chancellor, and Brian B. Kahn, chair Holocaust Education Center, C-U Jewish Federation, explained Jim Crow laws in the US and the Nuremburg Laws in pre-WWII Nazi Germany—similarities and differences. Video: https://youtu.be/kBqKMMlcukc