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- Saroj Kapur discusses her career as a professor in the Department of Pediatrics and Human Development at Michigan State University. Kapur recalls coming to the university in 1969 from India and discusses her interest in genetics, and teaching, and relationships within the department. Kapur also comments on gender and cultural differences she has experienced in her career, what she describes as declining emphasis on the teaching of genetics in the department, the cost of health care, the proposed move of the MSU Medical College to Grand Rapids, and the necessity of a continuing relationship between graduates, physicians, clinicians, residents, and students to improve medical education. Sociology Professor Emeritus Dr. David J. Kallen, conducts the interview as part of the MSU Department of Pediatrics and Human Development Oral History Project.
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- 2005-08-01T00:00:00Z
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- Michigan State University. Libraries
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- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- 1977-04-08T00:00:00Z
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- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Barack Obama addresses the United Nations General Assembly. He outlines a vision for American leadership in the Twenty-first Century and calls on the world to help realize a future built on freedom and human rights. Obama also recounts the accomplishments of his administration, including humanitarian efforts in Pakistan and Haiti, and challenges the UN to work to protect the rights of women around the globe, monitor elections, and conduct peace-keeping.
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- 2010-09-23T00:00:00Z
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- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Barack H. Obama announces that he has authorized the United States military to commence a limited military action, approved by the United Nations, as part of an effort to protect Libyan citizens after Moammar Gadhafi refused to declare an immediate cease-fire. The President delivers his remarks in Brasilia, Brazil at the start of a Latin American tour.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-03-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1977-06-13T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Carter answers questions on the coal strike, the economy, tax cuts, arms to the Arabs, federal snow storm relief, public opinion input into building nuclear plants, appointment of U.S. attorneys on a political basis, Humphrey-Hawkins bill and full employment, giving land in Maine to local Indian tribes, Adam Smith's economics.
- Date Issued:
- 1978-02-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Theodore Roosevelt delivers a speech entitled, "Progressive covenant with the people", as he accepts the Progressive Progressive Party's nomination for president.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Obama lays out his vision for a comprehensive plan to reduce carbon pollution, prepare the U.S. for the impacts of climate change, and lead global efforts to fight it. Obama announces he has directed the Environmental Protection Agency to begin federal regulations on carbon pollution by new and existing power plants. He also states that approval of the Keystone Pipeline project needs to be in the "nation's interest" and not exacerbate the effects of carbon pollution. Held at Georgetown University.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z
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- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- University of Findlay art historian Marie Louden-Hanes delivers a talk entitled, "Beyond the Morning Bell: Women and Work in the Art of Winslow Homer." Speaking from a slideshow presentation of Homer's art, Louden-Hanes analyzes the figures and portrayal by Homer of the work lives of women and girls, their occupations in both rural and urban settings, and a range of levels of respectability. Louden-Hanes is introduced by Michigan State University Professor John P. Beck. Part of the "Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives" Brown Bag series sponsored by the MSU School of Human Resources and Labor Relations, the MSU Museum, and co-sponsored by the MSU Center for Gender in Global Context and the MSU Women's Resource Center. Held at the MSU Museum.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-11-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Clinton delivers his health care reform message to a joint session of Congress.
- Date Issued:
- 1993-09-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection