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- Dr. Robert T. Pennock, Michigan State University Professor of Science and Technology and Professor of Philosophy, delivers a talk entitled, "Kansas Redux?: Responding to the Michigan Neo-Creationism Legislation." Pennock reviews recent developments in the creationist movement and discusses what is wrong with the creationist argument that "intelligent design" should be taught in public schools. He describes the political environment surrounding the issue in Kansas and now in Michigan and the strategies used by proponents of creationism. Pennock answers questions from the audience. Ends abruptly. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Colloquia Series. Held in the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2001-09-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Prescott describes many of the challenges the profession and the MVMA faced during his tenure, including mandatory continuing education for veterinarians and a failed attempt to develop an accreditation program. He also talks about some of the people with whom he served, including the first woman president of the association, Mary Beth Leininger, the ever increasing number of female veterinarians, the close ties between the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine and the MVMA, tracking legislation which could have an unintended impact on veterinarians, and dealing with animal welfare laws. The interviewer is Dr. Jan Krehbiel, MSU Professor of Veterinary Medicine Emeritus, for the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association oral histories.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-09-08T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Dr. Mindy Morgan, professor of Anthropology at Michigan State University, delivers a talk entitled, "Ojibwe In and Out of the Classroom: Models for Indigenous Language Programs within the University System." Morgan describes the strategies and methods employed by the indigenous languages program at MSU to meet specific needs of indigenous-language learners. Morgan describes the various laws and initiatives that created an opportunity to start and augment indigenous-language programs. She provides descriptions of a number of programs around the country then focuses the rest of her discussion on the University of Minnesota and MSU. Morgan answers questions from the audience. Morgan is introduced by Kurt Dewhurst, Director of the Center for Great Lakes Culture. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Colloquia Series. Held in the Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2003-03-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Dr. Mindy Morgan, professor of Anthropology at Michigan State University, delivers a talk entitled, "Ojibwe In and Out of the Classroom: Models for Indigenous Language Programs within the University System." Morgan describes the strategies and methods employed by the indigenous languages program at MSU to meet specific needs of indigenous-language learners. Morgan describes the various laws and initiatives that created an opportunity to start and augment indigenous-language programs. She provides descriptions of a number of programs around the country then focuses the rest of her discussion on the University of Minnesota and MSU. Morgan answers questions from the audience. Morgan is introduced by Kurt Dewhurst, Director of the Center for Great Lakes Culture. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Colloquia Series. Held in the Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2003-03-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Dr. Robert T. Pennock, Michigan State University Professor of Science and Technology and Professor of Philosophy, delivers a talk entitled, "Kansas Redux?: Responding to the Michigan Neo-Creationism Legislation." Pennock reviews recent developments in the creationist movement and discusses what is wrong with the creationist argument that "intelligent design" should be taught in public schools. He describes the political environment surrounding the issue in Kansas and now in Michigan and the strategies used by proponents of creationism. Pennock answers questions from the audience. Ends abruptly. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Colloquia Series. Held in the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2001-09-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Prescott describes many of the challenges the profession and the MVMA faced during his tenure, including mandatory continuing education for veterinarians and a failed attempt to develop an accreditation program. He also talks about some of the people with whom he served, including the first woman president of the association, Mary Beth Leininger, the ever increasing number of female veterinarians, the close ties between the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine and the MVMA, tracking legislation which could have an unintended impact on veterinarians, and dealing with animal welfare laws. The interviewer is Dr. Jan Krehbiel, MSU Professor of Veterinary Medicine Emeritus, for the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association oral histories.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-09-08T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection