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- Jane Arnold, humanities collection development coordinator at the Michigan State University Libraries, interviews poet and prose writer Keith Taylor on how he moved from Canada to Michigan and being a Canadian-Michigan writer, his writing style, autobiographical nature of his works, his work "Life science and other stories" and other In-progress works and reading interests.
- Date Issued:
- 1999-04-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Confirmation hearing for Attorney General-designate Zoe Baird. Closing remarks by the nominee include a discussion of her hiring an undocumented Peruvian couple as domestic workers.
- Date Issued:
- 1993-01-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Review of: W.P.B Botha, A duty of memory. Oxford: Heinemann, 1997
- Date Issued:
- 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Glendora Books Supplement
- Description:
- United States Vice President Joe Biden criticizes Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for his comments against U.S. District Judge Gonzalo Curiel, who is overseeing lawsuits against Trump University. Biden says that Trump's comments are tyrannical and warns that Trump would defy the courts if they ruled against him as president. Biden also criticizes the U.S. Senate for refusing to grant a hearing to President Obama's Supreme Court nominee Judge Merrick Garland. Biden speaks at the American Constitution Society Conference Dinner held at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C.
- Date Issued:
- 2016-06-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Keith Taylor, coordinator of the undergraduate creative writing program at the University of Michigan, reads poetry from a new manuscript just sent to his publisher and scheduled to be published in 2009. Taylor says that he writes about his experiences with Michigan's places and people and attempts to capture the daily patterns, habits, aspirations and dreams of those around him. He also reads from the following: "Battered guitars: the poetry and prose of Kostas Karyotakis", "And the waters prevailed", "What's needed now", and "The walk." He concludes by reading three short love poems and then answers questions from the audience. Taylor is introduced by MSU Librarian Peter Berg. Recorded in the MSU Main Library as part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Michigan Writers Series.
- Date Issued:
- 2007-10-05T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- U.S. President Donald Trump talks to reporters about his decision to fire Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. Trump explains that current CIA Director Mike Pompeo will be replacing Tillerson and that current Deputy Director of the CIA Gina Haspel will be his pick to replace Pompeo as CIA Director.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Michigan State University English Professor Jyotsna Singh delivers opening remarks at the Muslim Journeys Book Club event which features a discussion of Orhan Pamuk's book, "Istanbul : memories and the city." Professor Singh shares her own experiences of traveling in Istanbul and discusses Pamuk's career, focusing in particular, on his books "The white castle" and "My name is Red" as keys for understanding "Istanbul : memories and the city." She also poses questions about the book to spur discussion. MSU Librarian Deborah Margolis introduces Professor Singh. Sponsored by MSU Muslim Studies Program, MSU Libraries, and the East Lansing Public Library. Held in the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2015-11-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Donald Trump endorses Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis and Senate candidate Florida Governor Rick Scott. Trump talks about the state of the U.S. economy, foreign policy, and trade. DeSantis thanks Trump for his support and says that if elected he will enact conservative policies that will help Florida's economy grow. Held in Tampa, Florida.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-07-31T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama announces the nomination of Chief Judge Merrick Garland to the U.S. Supreme Court to fill the seat left open by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. Obama says Garland is experienced and respected by his peers and recounts Garland's education and qualifications. Obama criticizes the Senate Republican leadership who have stated they will hold no confirmation hearings on any nominee until after the Presidential election in November. Garland says the nomination is the greatest honor of his life and looks forward to the confirmation process. Held in the White House Rose Garden.
- Date Issued:
- 2016-03-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Photographer Luis Delgado-Qualtrough presents, "Bauhaus in a barrel," in conjunction with the Michigan State University Museum's exhibition, "Seeing China: photographic views and viewpoints," as part of MSU's Year of China in 2015. Delgado explains his outlook and style of photography, while showing some of his works. He answers questions from the audience about his photographs and his methods. Delgado is introduced by Dr. Howard Bossen of the MSU College of Arts and Letters. The event is convened by MSU Librarian Hui Hua Chua. Co-sponsored by the MSU School of Journalism, the MSU Museum, the MSU Department of History, the MSU Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Affairs, the MSU Asian Studies Center, the MSU Honors College, the MSU Global Studies in Arts and Humanities, and the MSU Libraries. Held at the MSU Main Library as part of the MSU Libraries' Colloquia Series.
- Date Issued:
- 2015-03-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection