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- Title
- The way we worked : the culture and history of work, workers, and workplace
- Creator
- Beck, John, 1954-
- Date
- 2012-11-28
- Collection
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description
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John Beck, MSU Professor of Human Resources and Labor Relations delivers a talk entitled, "The way we worked: the culture and history of work, workers, and workplace". Using a slideshow presentation Beck describes how workers' identity is closely tied to their jobs and other aspects of their lives including music, diet, recreational activities, clothing, and art. Beck talks about several artists and the content of their photography and painting. He reflects on his own experience in the paper...
Show moreJohn Beck, MSU Professor of Human Resources and Labor Relations delivers a talk entitled, "The way we worked: the culture and history of work, workers, and workplace". Using a slideshow presentation Beck describes how workers' identity is closely tied to their jobs and other aspects of their lives including music, diet, recreational activities, clothing, and art. Beck talks about several artists and the content of their photography and painting. He reflects on his own experience in the paper mill with worker banquets, provides examples of worker humor and getting over on the boss, the UAW's "White Shirt Day" commemorating the Flint sit-down strike, and art created by workers in their workplaces with scrap, waste and appropriated parts. Beck concludes by reading Greg Shotwell's poem, "The world is in their care". A question and answer concludes the session. 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 at the MSU Museum.
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- What's UP : the past, present, and future of Michigan's Upper Peninsula
- Creator
- Beck, John, 1954-
- Date
- 2015-09-28
- Collection
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description
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An interdisciplinary panel composed of Michigan State University faculty participates in a discussion entitled, "What's UP : the past, present, and future of Michigan's Upper Peninsula". Panelists describe their unique research, teaching and writing experiences from a wide range of disciplines and explore the historical, economic, recreational, and cultural impact of the Upper Peninsula and what the future may hold for Michigan's northern most region. Panelists are: Randy Schaetzl, Department...
Show moreAn interdisciplinary panel composed of Michigan State University faculty participates in a discussion entitled, "What's UP : the past, present, and future of Michigan's Upper Peninsula". Panelists describe their unique research, teaching and writing experiences from a wide range of disciplines and explore the historical, economic, recreational, and cultural impact of the Upper Peninsula and what the future may hold for Michigan's northern most region. Panelists are: Randy Schaetzl, Department of Geography; Wenona Singel, College of Law; and Scott Winterstein, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife. MSU Professor of Human Resources and Labor Relations John P. Beck convenes the session, participates in the discussion, 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.
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- Iron ore, shipping and shipwreck : a panel in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald
- Creator
- Beck, John, 1954-
- Date
- 2015-11-10
- Collection
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description
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Michigan State University Professor John Beck presents a panel discussion entitled, "Iron Ore, Shipping and Shipwreck: A Panel in Commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of the Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald." Panelists include Professor Michael Velbel of the MSU Department of Geological Sciences, Professor Peter Kakela of the MSU School of Sustainability, and State of Michigan Archaeologist Dean Anderson. Panelists discuss the iron mining and shipping industries, Great Lakes shipwrecks, and...
Show moreMichigan State University Professor John Beck presents a panel discussion entitled, "Iron Ore, Shipping and Shipwreck: A Panel in Commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of the Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald." Panelists include Professor Michael Velbel of the MSU Department of Geological Sciences, Professor Peter Kakela of the MSU School of Sustainability, and State of Michigan Archaeologist Dean Anderson. Panelists discuss the iron mining and shipping industries, Great Lakes shipwrecks, and commemorate the sinking of the ore ship Edmund Fitzgerald in Lake Superior on November 10, 1975. Panelists answer questions from the audience after the presentations. Part of the "Our Daily Work, Our Daily Lives," and MSU Libraries Colloquia Series, held at the MSU Main Library.
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- Michigan State University Professor John Beck emcees a program dedicating a State of Michigan historical marker commemorating the "Lansing Labor Holiday" of June 7, 1937
- Creator
- Beck, John, 1954-
- Date
- 2017-06-03
- Collection
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description
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Michigan State University Professor John Beck emcees a program dedicating a State of Michigan historical marker commemorating the "Lansing Labor Holiday" of June 7, 1937. Guitarist Chris Buhalis opens the event with labor songs, Beck describes the events of June 1937, the actions of Lansing labor leader Lester Washburn, and the successful resolution of the general strike with the help of Michigan Governor Frank Murphy. Speakers include, Lansing City Council President Patricia Spitzley...
Show moreMichigan State University Professor John Beck emcees a program dedicating a State of Michigan historical marker commemorating the "Lansing Labor Holiday" of June 7, 1937. Guitarist Chris Buhalis opens the event with labor songs, Beck describes the events of June 1937, the actions of Lansing labor leader Lester Washburn, and the successful resolution of the general strike with the help of Michigan Governor Frank Murphy. Speakers include, Lansing City Council President Patricia Spitzley representing Mayor Virgil Bernero, Michigan State Representatives Andy Schor and Tom Cochran, Michigan State Senator Curtis Hertel Jr., Ingham County Sheriff Scott Wrigglesworth, UAW Director Gerald Kariem, USW Director Michael Bolton, and Tom Truscott, a member of the Michigan Historical Commission. Buhalis closes the event by leading those gathered in singing of "Solidarity forever".
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- Title
- Zombies, apocalypses and monsters : real and imagined
- Creator
- Beck, John, 1954-
- Date
- 2015-02-02
- Collection
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description
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A Michigan State University faculty panel participates in a discussion entitled, "Zombies, apocalypses and monsters : real and imagined." Panelists describe their research, perspectives and conclusions around real and imagined threats to humanity and the impact these perceptions have on human behavior, culture, theology, and politics. Panelists are: Valeta Wensloff, outreach coordinator for the Department of Media and Information and Media Sandbox in the College of Communication Arts &...
Show moreA Michigan State University faculty panel participates in a discussion entitled, "Zombies, apocalypses and monsters : real and imagined." Panelists describe their research, perspectives and conclusions around real and imagined threats to humanity and the impact these perceptions have on human behavior, culture, theology, and politics. Panelists are: Valeta Wensloff, outreach coordinator for the Department of Media and Information and Media Sandbox in the College of Communication Arts & Sciences; Malcolm Magee, associate professor in the Department of History in the College of Social Science and the Department of Religious Studies within the College of Arts and Letters; Megan Donahue, professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy in the College of Natural Science; and Glenn Stutzky, senior clinical instructor in the School of Social Work within the College of Social Science. MSU Professor John P. Beck 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.
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