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April 13, 1995 - Midday presents Mary Pipher, author and clinical psychologist, speaking to the Forum on Women in Leadership held at the College of St. Catherine. The 1994-95 theme was ‘Breaking Barriers II.’
April 17, 1995 - Stephen Young, an attorney who was with the USAID in Vietnam and taught Vietnamese history at the University of Minnesota; and Steve Sherlock, a Vietnam combat veteran, former activist in Vietnam Veterans Against the War, and founder and president of Aid to Southeast Asia, discuss the Vietnam War and any lessons that can be learned from U.S. involvement. Young and Sherlock also answer listener questions.
April 26, 1995 - Annual “Earth Day” Open Forum Town Meeting, presenting guest speaker Paul Hawken, businessman and author. Hawken addresses how business can become a friend of the environment. Hawken’s books include “The Ecology of Commerce” and “Growing a Business.”
May 1, 1995 - Robert Broadfoot, managing director of P & K Consultancy of Hong Kong and the editor/publisher of "Asian Intelligence", speaking at Minnesota Meeting in at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Broadfoot’s address was on the topic of the future of China, and other emerging economies in Asia. Following speech, Broadfeet answered audience questions. Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
May 2, 1995 - Michael Treacy, author and corporate strategist, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Treacy’s address was on the topic of running a successful business and value leadership. Following speech, Treacy answered audience questions. Treacy’s book is titled "The Discipline of Market Leaders." Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
May 3, 1995 - Dr. Stephen Katz, a director of the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C. and chair of Jewish Studies at Cornell University, speaking on National Holocaust Remembrance Day at St. Cloud State University. Katz’s shared his viewpoint on the uniqueness of the Holocaust from other evil events in history.
May 8, 1995 - To mark the 50th anniversary of V-E Day, a special documentary about "On A Note of Triumph", a radio drama aired originally on V-E day. Documentary was created by the legendary Norman Corwin.
May 10, 1995 - Charles Murray, co-author of "The Bell Curve," and Dr. Alvin Poussaint, author and psychiatrist, speaking at Carleton College in Northfield. The topics of speeches were on class structure, and the issues of race in the United States.
May 15, 1995 - Carl Bildt, author and former prime minister of Sweden, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Bildt’s address was on the topic of European unification. Following speech, Bildt answered listener questions. Harlan Cleveland, president of the World Academy of Art and Science, former Ambassador to NATO and the former Dean of the University of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute, introduced Bildt. Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
May 18, 1995 - On this Midday, MPR’s Mark Mulcahy reports on the status of Minnesota state legislative as session nears an end. Following report, MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews Steve Sviggum on jets and corporate blackmail, Larry Pogemiller on K-12 education, Becky Kelso on higher education, Carol Flynn on transportation, John Marty on elections and gift bans, Matt Entenza on child support, Ron Abrams on city/suburb wars, Gene Merriam on the big picture, and Doug Johnson on taxes.