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Title: Picking up STEAM
Creator: Jackson-Elmoore, Cynthia, 1965-
Date: 2014-11-10
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...
Show moreA 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.
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Title: Redefining rape : sexual violence in the era of suffrage and segregation
Creator: Freedman, Estelle B., 1947-
Date: 2016-03-21
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: Stanford University history professor Estelle Freedmen delivers a talk entitled "Redefining rape : sexual violence in the era of suffrage and segregation." Freedman explores the efforts of both women's rights and racial justice advocates who have tried to change legal and cultural constructions of sexual violence in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Her talk revolves around the following three points: the historically fluid concept of rape, rape's relationship to citizenship,...
Show moreStanford University history professor Estelle Freedmen delivers a talk entitled "Redefining rape : sexual violence in the era of suffrage and segregation." Freedman explores the efforts of both women's rights and racial justice advocates who have tried to change legal and cultural constructions of sexual violence in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Her talk revolves around the following three points: the historically fluid concept of rape, rape's relationship to citizenship, and the particular historical context in which legal changes have occurred as well as their limits.
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Title: A chronology of changes : the evolution of Malcolm X
Creator: Ali, Zaheer
Date: 2019-02-04
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: Zaheer Ali, professor of history at New York University, delivers a talk. Using "The autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Haley as a framework for discussion, Ali identifies each phase of Malcolm X's life and analyzes his historical importance, his impact on African-American society and his impact on the broader American culture. He answers questions from the audience. The event is convened by Amy DeRogatis, professor of Religious Studies at Michigan State University. Ali is introduced by...
Show moreZaheer Ali, professor of history at New York University, delivers a talk. Using "The autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Haley as a framework for discussion, Ali identifies each phase of Malcolm X's life and analyzes his historical importance, his impact on African-American society and his impact on the broader American culture. He answers questions from the audience. The event is convened by Amy DeRogatis, professor of Religious Studies at Michigan State University. Ali is introduced by Christopher Long, Dean of Arts and Letters at MSU.
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Title: What divides us/what unites us
Creator: Jackson-Elmoore, Cynthia, 1965-
Date: 2014-04-08
Collection: G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Description: A Michigan State University faculty panel participates in a discussion entitled, "What divides us/what unites us." Panelists describe their research, perspectives and conclusions as they explore the role of language, ideology, genetic make-up, communication technology and globalization as forces which can unite us or divide. . Ends abruptly.

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