"A Tale of Two Systems" A Public Address by the Honourable Donald Tsang, GBM - Institute of Politics
The Honourable Donald Tsang, chief executive of Hong Kong, spoke at the JFK Forum and answered a number of questions from the audience. He discussed the peaceful coexistence of two politically different systems, Hong Kong and mainland China, and how both have benefitted from each other. He also addressed some of the problems in Hong Kong today.
Day of the Dead celebration at MSU
Estrella Torrez and Juan Javier Pescador talk about the Day of the Dead celebrations at Michigan State University.
Singapore's History
This 3:25 video provides good images and data about the history of this island/country. It does a good job of briefly telling the background to the city and does show some significant modern buildings. Not much depth, and is best when dealing with early history.
SPLASH 2011: Dave Thomas - On Modern Application Development It's been a while since we've been lucky enough to catch up with Dave Thomas. Dave is well known for his work in object oriented programming language design, dynamic language development (SmallTalk), and virtual machines. Dave did the ini
Adolphe Pacault. Des livres, Une histoire
« "Adolphe Pacault. Des livres, Une histoire", un documentaire écrit et réalisé en 2011 par Claire-Lise Gauvain (SCD Bordeaux I), Yves Gloinec, Nadège Pré, Agnès Larcher (DCAM). Musique : Olivier Oguez ( 18 min 30, VF).
Dans le cadre de l’année internationale de la chimie 2011 et de l’exposition réalisée par le SCD de l’Université Bordeaux I « Itinéraires d'un scientifique : autour des bibliothèques d'Adolphe Pacault (1918-2008)&qu
Chicago History Episode 2
Chicago History takes a look at the Union Stockyard in this ten minute video. Ideal for students reading Upton Sinclair's The Jungle and to provide students a look at working conditions during this time period and how the rich controlled the stockyards. Some duplication with Episode I.
Jane Addams and Hull House
This student made video presents a brief biography of Addam's life as it relates to the Hull House using original photos. It does not tell what was happening in the nation at this time, but alludes to her other accomplishments and Nobel award.
Chicago History Episode 1
Chicago History dives into Chicago's past and takes a look at the history of meat in Chicago is the topic of this ten minute video. The video concentrates on the horrible working conditions in the stock yards. Not for young students. A good video to show students when the read Upton Sinclair's The Jungle and why the nation passed the Pure Food and Drug Act.
Martin Luther King, Jr. - The Dream of Kings
A collage of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. produced shortly after his death includes comments from President Lyndon Johnson, Sammy Davis Junior, James Brown, Hubert Humphrey and more.If includes clips form several of his famous speeches including: "I have a Dream." (23min)
Disability and Social Change A South African agenda This powerful volume represents the bro Something on legal issues From Memory: Isaiah Berlin, Literary Encounters and Life-Stories Academic Writing Symposium, Chapter 16 HIV/AIDS at 30 -- Then and Now High tides increase Bangkok flooding Office of International Studies Shanghai, China Program Ellis Island:Â Island of Hope - Island of Tears Roy Wilkins Global Business Dialogue: Day 1 Recap
Something on legal issues
Professor Hermione Lee gives a talk for Wolfson College on Isaiah Berlin on 25th October 2011
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Welcome and Introduction by Dr. Jur Strobos. Retrospective of 30 years of HIV/AIDS by Dr. Martin Hirsch.
Nov 12 - High tides swell Bangkok's Chao Phraya river, flooding busy residential areas as water continues to advance towards the centre Thai capital. Marie-Claire Fennessy reports.
The Shanghai program is located on the campus of East China Normal University (ECNU), locally known as "HuaShiDa." The University has a long history of scholarly endeavors and is well known as one of the most innovative universities in China. Established in 1951, it is one of China's key institutions of higher learning that specializes in teacher education, and is nationally known for its Chinese language and literature program. It enrolls more than 16,000 students and 1,000 international studen
A Well-made National Park Service film. From 1892-1954, Ellis Island was the port of entry for millions of European immigrants. Fascinating archival footage tells the moving story of families with dreams of opportunity, leaving their homes with what they could carry. (29min)
Roy Wilkins was active for over 40 years as a civil rights activist and leader. He is best known for his many years with the NAACP in many roles including executive secretary and executive director. (20min)
A quick recap of what day one at the Thunderbird Global Business Dialogue looked like.
