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- Former Michigan State University President Lou Anna K. Simon testifies before the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection regarding the sexual abuse of dozens of gymnasts who were under the care of former MSU physician and convicted child molester Larry Nassar. Simon says that she is horrified that Nassar's crimes occurred during her tenure and that she did not know of his actions. She also comments on settlement negotiations with the survivors, university investigations into allegations against other MSU employees, and how abuse complaints were handled under her administration. Also testifying are USA Gymnastics President Steve Penny and Rhonda Faehn, USA Women's Gymnastics program director. The Committee is chaired by Jerry Moran (R-KS) until John Thune (R-SD) returns to assume the chair.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-06-05T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Writer Lev Raphael talks about being a second generation writer and a child of Holocaust survivors, how he started writing, his love for reading science fiction, living in Michigan, and his current projects. Raphael is interviewed by Michigan State University Librarian Kara Gust. Recorded as part of the MSU Libraries' Michigan Writers Series.
- Date Issued:
- 2006-09-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Linda talks about obtaining two degrees before being hired at Fisher in August 1978. She recalls her first impressions of the plant and talks about her many duties as newsletter editor and photographer. Linda describes an incident when the flash from her camera triggered the fire suppression system in the paint booth.
- Date Issued:
- 2005-11-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- In this installment of "Western Michigan at work," Dr. Willis Dunbar examines the Grand Rapids based Muir Drug Company. Dunbar gives the history of the drug store chain, which operates 32 stores around the country, from its founding by the Muir brothers in Lorraine, Ohio and interviews Nellie Bogerman, a cosmetician at the Kalamazoo store. Dunbar also speaks with Howard Stoll, head of the photo deparment in Grand Rapids, who describes photo developing operations.
- Date Issued:
- 1948-11-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Poet and novelist F. Richard Thomas, Michigan State Univesity professor of American Thought and Language, talks about the literary forms he uses, how teaching affects his writing, his books "Frog praises night : poems with commentary" and "Prism : the journal of John Fish", and how living in Michigan has influenced his writing. Thomas is interviewed by MSU librarian Jane Arnold for the Michigan State University Libraries' Michigan Writers Series.
- Date Issued:
- 2000-02-11T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Bob talks about being hired in December 1970 into the Body Shop and placed on "one of the worst" jobs. He describes an attempt to fire him, transferring to material handling and his duties there. Bob talks about being an alternate committeeman, the UAW Black Lake Family Education Center, various pranks, the contract, plant rules, lunch at Harry's, his hobbies, and his passion for Harleys.
- Date Issued:
- 2005-10-11T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Dick Trierweiler talks about his career at REO Motor Car Company/Diamond-Reo Trucks, Inc, in Lansing, MI, from 1960 to 1975. Trierweiler describes his youth, early jobs, hiring into REO, and the jobs he held with the company, including test driving trucks. Trierweiler tells of his struggles to earn an engineering degree while working full-time and later becoming a Technical Service manager and engineering trouble-shooter. The interviewer is Shirley Bradley. Recorded as part of the commemoration of REO Motor Car Company’s 100th Anniversary.
- Date Issued:
- 2004-05-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- In this installment of "Memos from Movieland," the hosts discuss movies showing at theaters around Kalamazoo and various news stories from Hollywood. The hosts describe the films "Undercover man," "Leave it to Henry," "Colorado Territory", and "The great Gatsby." They also briefly mention news about Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Betty Field, and the motion picture "United State mail."
- Date Issued:
- 1949-08-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- University of Michigan Professor of Classical Studies Dr. Arthur Verhoogt joins MSU Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies Dr. Robert Anderson, to discuss U of M's digital Papyri collection and MSU's digital collection of Samaritan manuscripts. Verhooght describes the creation of the digital papyrus collection, use of the collection, and its historical and theological significance. Anderson describes the acquisition, storage and preservation of the Samaritan materials kept, contents of the collection, and its historical significance. Dr. Jim Ridolfo, Professor of Writing, Rhetoric, and Digital Studies at the University of Kentucky talks about digitizing the Samaritan collection while he was at MSU. They answer questions from the audience. Dr. Christopher A. Frilingos introduces the speakers. Librarian Agnes Widder convenes the session. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Colloquia Series. Held in the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-04-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- In this installment of "The lawmakers," Dr. Willis Dunbar reviews the recent legislative session and looks ahead to the coming elections. Dunbar begins by introducing a number of sound clips which are not included in the recording and then discusses which politicians previously featured on the program will be running for office.
- Date Issued:
- 1950-05-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection