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Sinopsis
Witness to History: In its inaugural year, this new monthly forum examines firsthand perspectives on the decisive moments and movements that have shaped our history. With topics ranging from milling to music, and civil rights to civic responsibility, the series allows participants to spend memorable evenings engaged in lively discussions with some of Minnesota's most legendary public figures. Produced by the College of Continuing Education. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Copyright 2011 by the Regents of the University of Minnesota.
Episodios
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Witness to History with Lori Sturdevant, George and Sally Pillsbury
27/04/2011 Duración: 01h19minGeorge and Sally Pillsbury will discuss their family's contributions to Minnesota with the Star Tribune's Lori Sturdevant.
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Witness to History with John Najarian and John Holbert
24/03/2011 Duración: 01h35minAfter earning his medical degree in 1952, Dr. John Najarian became a leader in the new field of organ transplant surgery, and formed one of the world's largest transplant programs, here at the University of Minnesota.
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Witness to History with Josie Johnson and Mary Nichols
18/02/2011 Duración: 01h30minA civil rights activist since her teenage years, Josie Johnson has firsthand experience of some of the most contentious and volatile times in American history. She will lend her personal perspective to the defining moments of the civil rights struggle at the fifth installment of the U of M College of Continuing Education’s "LearningLife Forum: Witness to History."
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Witness to History with Walter Mondale and Larry Jacobs
26/01/2011 Duración: 01h24minThe LearningLife Forum: Witness to History series will kick off 2011 with a true Minnesota luminary: former U.S. Vice President, Senator, and Ambassador Walter Mondale. Mondale will be interviewed by the Humphrey Institute's Larry Jacobs. Jacobs is director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, an expert in American political history and policy, and the author of 10 books.
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Witness to History with John and Sage Cowles
17/12/2010 Duración: 01h29minThe University of Minnesota College of Continuing Education brings influential community leaders John and Sage Cowles to campus the evening of Thursday, Dec. 16, for a personal account of the significant moments that formed Minnesota’s thriving arts community.
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Witness to History with Chris Osgood
19/11/2010 Duración: 01h28minKnown as the "godfather of the Minneapolis music scene," Chris Osgood formed the seminal punk rock band The Suicide Commandos in 1974 and has been rocking ever since. He'll be talking with MinnPost's Jim Walsh, former City Pages music editor and award-winning columnist for the Pioneer Press. The event will include an acoustic performance by the reunited Suicide Commandos.
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Witness to History with Alan Page
17/11/2010 Duración: 01h37minWitness to History - Alan Page, with Cathy Wurzer