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- Dr. Robert T. Pennock, Michigan State University Professor of Science and Technology and Professor of Philosophy, delivers a talk entitled, "Kansas Redux?: Responding to the Michigan Neo-Creationism Legislation." Pennock reviews recent developments in the creationist movement and discusses what is wrong with the creationist argument that "intelligent design" should be taught in public schools. He describes the political environment surrounding the issue in Kansas and now in Michigan and the strategies used by proponents of creationism. Pennock answers questions from the audience. Ends abruptly. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Colloquia Series. Held in the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2001-09-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Elke Greifeneder, doctoral candidate at Humbolt-Universitat zu Berlin, explains how German libraries and library networks differ from the U.S. model and how digital libraries and archives impact the cultural heritage movement in Germany. A questions and answer session follows. Greifeneder is introduced by librarian Steven Sowards, associate director, Michigan State University Libraries. Part of the MSU Libraries' Colloquia Series. Held at the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-02-13T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- A Michigan State University faculty panel participates in a discussion entitled, "The Next Revolutions." Panelists describe their research, perspectives and conclusions about big data, climate change, new technology used for teaching, 3-D printing, and the effects these advances have on culture, society, and the future of humanity. Panelists are: Brian O'Shea, Lyman Briggs College and College of Natural Science, Emilee Rader, College of Communication Arts & Sciences, Jeff Grabill, College of Arts & Letters, Patrick Kwon, College of Engineering, and Thomas Dietz, College of Social Science. Cynthia Jackson-Elmoore, dean of the Honors College, convenes the session and moderates questions from the audience with the assistance of MSU Professor John P. Beck. Part of the series "Sharper Focus/Wider Lens" sponsored by the MSU Honors College. Held in the MSU Student Union.
- Date Issued:
- 2015-03-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Michigan State University History Professor Juan Javier Pescador delivers a talk entitled, "Soccer Community Formation and the Creation of a Mexican Barrio in the Great Lakes." Pescador describes how the affinity for sports, especially soccer, helped create a social space to initiate political participation, define ethnicity, defy segregation, and celebrate a notion of being Mexican. He looks at the evolution and transformation of the Mexican soccer communities. Pescador is introduced by Kurt Dewhurst, Director of the Center for Great Lakes Culture. Part of the Michigan Sate University Libraries' Colloquia Series and cosponsored by the Center for Great Lakes Culture. Held in the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2002-04-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Laura Fair, professor of History at Michigan State University, presents a discussion entitled, "Local Stars of the Big Screen: Working Life in Tanzanian Movie Houses." Fair discusses the background and history of the development of the film industry in Tanzania. She focuses her history by exploring how films connected the people in Tanzania, the differences between Tanzanian films and American films, what types of films were the most popular, and the working conditions in movie houses. Fair answers questions from the audience. She is introduced by John Beck, professor of Human Resources and Labor Relations. Part of the "Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives" Brown Bag series sponsored by the MSU School of Human Resources and Labor Relations and the MSU Museum. Held in the MSU Museum auditorium.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-02-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Fran Shor, emeritus professor of History at Wayne State University, delivers a talk entitled "Staging the drama of deindustrialization: Lynn Nottage's 'Sweat'." Shor discusses Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer Prize winning play, "Sweat", specifically looking at the play as a reflection of the crisis caused by deindustrialization. Shor explains that his interest in the play is connected to his professional life as a labor scholar and that it is also connected to his personal life through his daughter, actress Miriam Shor, who appeared in an off-Broadway production of "Sweat". Shor explains deindustrialization and discusses how "Sweat" gives insight into the lives of the people who are most affected by deindustrialization. He answers questions from the audience. The event is convened by Michigan State University Professor John P. Beck from the MSU School of Human Resources and Labor Relations.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-04-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- A Michigan State University faculty panel participates in a discussion entitled, "Picking Up STEAM." Panelists describe their research into the intersections between the sciences and the arts and how their work meets to advance our appreciation and understanding of both. They also discuss whether or not society is prepared for the massive scientific and technological challenges and opportunities now in progress acround the world and if the arts and humanities are being left behind as more attention is paid to the future of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Held in the MSU Student Union.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-11-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Walter Campbell, former Regional Director for the Allied Industrial Workers (AIW) Region 7 in west Michigan and former Secretary-Treasurer of the Michigan State AFL-CIO, talks about the beginnings of the United Way, a coalition of charitable organizations pooling their efforts in fundraising and support. Campbell describes how community fund raising began in cities in Michigan and how labor unions became involved in the 1930s and 1940s. Campbell says that in 1947 Walter Reuther and Henry Ford II cooperated to create the United Way of Michigan which served to streamline giving and emphasized the positive role unions can play in their communities. He also talks about his work life and his involvement in organized labor. Campbell is interviewed by John Revitte, Michigan State University professor of Labor and Industrial Relations.
- Date Issued:
- 1983-03-07T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- An interdisciplinary panel composed of Michigan State University faculty participate in a discussion entitled, "Transforming the world: the power of imagination". Panelists bring their research, teaching and writing experiences from a wide range of disciplines together to explore contemporary and historical issues in the arena of creativity and imagination. They look at the power of art and humanities to address social issues and discuss the importance of making transformative statements via the creative arts. Speakers use screen plays, theatrical staging, and songwriting as examples. Panelists are Jeff Wray, professor of English, Ann Folino White, professor of Theater Studies, Vaughn W.M. Watson, professor of Teacher Education, Laura Apol, professor of Teacher Education, and Robert Montgomery, professor of Fisheries and Wildlife. Cynthia Jackson-Elmoore, dean of the MSU Honors College, convenes the event. Includes questions from the audience. Panel is moderated by John Beck, professor, School of Human Resources and Labor Relations. Part of the series "Sharper Focus/Wider Lens" sponsored by the MSU Honors College. Held in the MSU Student Union.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-03-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Kirk Domer, Michigan State University Associate Professor of Theatre, moderates the first of three presentations at a symposium entitled, Dramatization and Context: a Symposium and Roundtable held at the MSU Museum in conjunction with the premiere staging of the play Music History written by MSU College of Law Writer in Residence Sandra Seaton. Featured presenters are, Ann Folino White, MSU Associate Professor of Arts and Humanities, and Renee Newman Knake, MSU Assistant Professor of Law. White talks about the use of civil disobedience and theatrics to raise public awareness of the plight of Mississippi sharecroppers. Knake talks about First Amendment rights, civil rights, and the limitations of the law in illuminating and solving social problems. Gabriel Dotto, director of the MSU Press convenes the symposium, welcomes presenters and audience, and explains the concept behind the event. Joan W. Howath, dean of the MSU College of Law and Eva L. Evans from the Michigan Humanities Council, offer welcoming remarks. Recording begins as Dotto is speaking.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-11-12T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection