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- James Cataline talks about working for the REO Motor Car Company, in Lansing, MI, as a timekeeper during World War Two and later becoming Parts Department General Manager in 1967 when REO became Diamond-Reo Trucks, Inc. Cataline reminisces fondly about the social life at REO and the terrible emotional damage its closing had on workers and the Greater Lansing community. He also describes the demolition of the REO Clubhouse and the later fire that destroyed the plant, events which, to him, drove home the end of an era. Cataline is interviewed by Shirley Bradley. Recorded as part of the commemoration of REO Motor Car Company’s 100th Anniversary.
- Date Issued:
- 2004-05-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Theodore Roosevelt, presidential candidate for The Progressive Party, nicknamed The Bull Moose Party, delivers a campaign speech titled, "The Farmer and the Businessman." Roosevelt cautions against unreasonable conservatism as well as unreasonable radicalism. He concludes with, "The watchword for us all is spend and be spent."
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Donald Trump talks about his administration's deregulation efforts and lifting the restrictions on the coal industry. He says the deregulation will lead to great economic growth.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-12-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Baracck H. Obama speaks to a gathering at the University of Texas in Austin, TX. Obama jokes with the crowd then gets serious as he describes the link between higher education and economic prosperity. He calls on the United States to lead the world in the percentage of college graduates. He also describes the steps his administration has taken to make applying for financial aid easier and praises institutions that have kept costs down.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-08-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama speaks at a news conference discussing the status of efforts to find a balanced approach on deficit reduction. Obama describes the likely consequences of failure to raise the debt ceiling and a resulting government default. He describes significant increases in interest rates for all consumers, including college, vehicle, and mortgages loans as well as a lowering of the bond rating for the U.S. Government. Obama reiterates his position that cuts can be made if some revenue is raised. He identifies areas in defense and some ways to restructure Social Security and Medicare that would help stabilize spending over the long term. He suggests the wealthy can afford slightly higher taxes to contribute to solving this problem and says it can't all come in cuts. Includes question and answer session.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-07-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Roosevelt speaks on measures to strengthen the United States' national defense; asks for funds for general preparedness.
- Date Issued:
- 1940-05-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- An interdisciplinary panel composed of Michigan State University faculty participates in a discussion entitled, "A world on the move : refugees, migrants, and immigrants". Panelists describe their research, teaching and writing efforts and explore the current situation of international refugees and immigrants and the dangers and challenges they face in leaving their home countries. They also discuss the reasons for migration around the world, the receptions immigrants often receive in coming to many countries and the economic advantages and disadvantages for countries welcoming immigration. Panelists are Anna Pegler-Gordon, James Madison College, David Thronson, College of Law, Sophia Koufopoulou, Department of Sociology, Stephanie Nawyn, Department of Sociology, and Johanna Schuster-Craig, College of Arts & Letters. Cynthia Jackson-Elmoore, dean of the MSU Honors College, convenes the session and moderates questions from the audience. Part of the series "Sharper Focus/Wider Lens" sponsored by the MSU Honors College. Held in the MSU Student Union.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-02-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- W. Patrick Dixon, Michigan State University Professor of Educational Psychology, delivers a talk at the MSU Main Library titled "Technology and higher education: the future is now". Dixon says the shift to online learning is irreversible and accelerating and that appliances and storage media will continue to get smaller. Dixon also reports on the growth of competition in the education business and says that traditional educational environments can not keep up with the rate of change or accommodate the diversity of learners. He strongly endorses the concept of student portfolios to showcase college work and says that portfolios need to be online for prospective employers to see. Question and answer session follows. Sponsors of the event include the Michigan State University Libraries and the ASMSU U-Voice Seminar. Part of the MSU Libraries' Colloquia Series.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-11-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- John Staatz, Michigan State University professor emeritus of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics, talks about his career at MSU and his focus on agricultural development in Africa. Staatz talks about why he selected Africa as his area of concentration, his education, and how he came to MSU. He also talks about his research projects in Mali and other West African countries, his focus on food security, and the continuing problem of land ownership impacting agriculture and urbanization in Africa.
- Date Issued:
- 2016-04-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama delivers the commencement address at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY. He praises the accomplishments of the cadets and recognizes the occasion as the first time the top two cadets are both female. Obama describes the challenges that await the graduates in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as the challenges facing the country in a global economy. He talks about international alliances, diplomatic efforts and economic assistance as programs undertaken to help preserve a peace protected by the U.S. military. He declares that Americans are resilient and unbowed.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-05-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection