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- Michigan State University freshman Mari Nord talks about her Japanese and Norwegian heritage, her professor father and businesswoman mother, living in East Lansing, and her great love for traveling. Nord describes Japanese culture, the Japanese education system, and learning the language while in nursery school. She says that she feels torn between Japanese and American culture and gets along best at MSU with international students. She talks about adjusting to college life, majoring in veterinary medicine, and hoping to work with endangered species and says that she does not simply want to have a job and family if that means settling down in one place.
- Date Issued:
- 1989-02-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Author Tom Springer credits his mother for developing his passion for reading and explains how he came to writing, calling himself "the least likely person to be standing up here". Springer, who works as chief editor and program manager for the Kellogg Foundation in Battle Creek, Michigan, describes his journey from a below average, blue-collar kid in southwest Michigan to the writing profession. He reads from his collection "Looking for hickories: the forgotten wildness of the rural Midwest", named a 2009 Michigan Notable Book. Springer interjects his observations on life in Michigan and its cultural history, while reading. He concludes by answering questions. Introduced by MSU Librarian Michael Rodriguez. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Michigan Writers Series.
- Date Issued:
- 2009-04-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Erol Josué, Hatian dancer, musician, and oungan (priest) in the Vodou religion, delivers a presentation entitled, "The Songs of Vodou: A Living Archive." Josué explains the history and culture of Haiti, the practice of Vodou, and intersperses his talk with songs from Vodou ceremonies. He also describes his travels and teaching experiences. An unidentified speaker introduces Josue. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries{u2019} Colloquia Series. Held in the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2005-03-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- French President Emmanuel Macron addresses a Joint Session of Congress. Macron delivers an impassioned call for multilateralism and U.S. engagement in the world, saying it is "an essential part of our confidence in the future." Macron recalls the long history of U.S.-French relations and the countries' shared values and culture in areas as diverse as democracy and freedom, human and civil rights, literature, jazz, and the "Me Too" movement. Macron receives considerable applause and standing ovations from the legislators.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-04-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Candace Keller, professor of art history at Michigan State University delivers a talk entitled "Imaging culture: understanding portraiture by Malick Sidibé". Keller briefly describes her research on West African photographers, cultural histories, identities, and aesthetics from the 1940s to the present and then focuses on leading Malian photographer Malick Sidibé. She answers questions from the audience. Keller is introduced by MSU Librarian Terrie Wilson.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-02-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Christopher Beisel describes the founding of Libros San Cristobal La Antigua in Guatemala, the Meso-American publisher of fine, limited-edition, hand-made books. Beisel describes the relationships his business has created in the community, the jobs he has created, the preservation of an ancient craft, and his efforts to protect and preserve the environment. He also talks about the history and culture of Guatemala and political tensions in the country. Beisel is introduced by MSU Librarian Mary Jo Zeter. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Colloquia Series. Held at the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Michigan State University freshman Mari Nord talks about her Japanese and Norwegian heritage, her professor father and businesswoman mother, living in East Lansing, and her great love for traveling. Nord describes Japanese culture, the Japanese education system, and learning the language while in nursery school. She says that she feels torn between Japanese and American culture and gets along best at MSU with international students. She talks about adjusting to college life, majoring in veterinary medicine, and hoping to work with endangered species and says that she does not simply want to have a job and family if that means settling down in one place.
- Date Issued:
- 1989-02-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Christopher Beisel describes the founding of Libros San Cristobal La Antigua in Guatemala, the Meso-American publisher of fine, limited-edition, hand-made books. Beisel describes the relationships his business has created in the community, the jobs he has created, the preservation of an ancient craft, and his efforts to protect and preserve the environment. He also talks about the history and culture of Guatemala and political tensions in the country. Beisel is introduced by MSU Librarian Mary Jo Zeter. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Colloquia Series. Held at the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Author Tom Springer credits his mother for developing his passion for reading and explains how he came to writing, calling himself "the least likely person to be standing up here". Springer, who works as chief editor and program manager for the Kellogg Foundation in Battle Creek, Michigan, describes his journey from a below average, blue-collar kid in southwest Michigan to the writing profession. He reads from his collection "Looking for hickories: the forgotten wildness of the rural Midwest", named a 2009 Michigan Notable Book. Springer interjects his observations on life in Michigan and its cultural history, while reading. He concludes by answering questions. Introduced by MSU Librarian Michael Rodriguez. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Michigan Writers Series.
- Date Issued:
- 2009-04-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Candace Keller, professor of art history at Michigan State University delivers a talk entitled "Imaging culture: understanding portraiture by Malick Sidibé". Keller briefly describes her research on West African photographers, cultural histories, identities, and aesthetics from the 1940s to the present and then focuses on leading Malian photographer Malick Sidibé. She answers questions from the audience. Keller is introduced by MSU Librarian Terrie Wilson.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-02-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection