Digitization made possible by the State of Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, approved by voters in 2008.
April 26, 1983 - Andrew Young, former U.N. ambassador, speaking at Carlson Lecture Series in Northrop Auditorium. Young’s address was on the topic of an American model that includes human rights, peace, and prosperity. Following speech, Young answered audience questions. The Carlson Lecture Series was established by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute for Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
May 3, 1983 - Allan Gotlieb, Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. speaking at a Minnesota Meeting about Canadian-American relations. Gotlieb also answered several questions from audience. 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 7, 1983 - On this Weekend program, fishing expert Chet Meyers, who shares advice on fishing in anticipation of the Minnesota fishing opener. Topics include lake fish population, carp perceptions, and catch limits. Meyers also answers listener questions.
May 12, 1983 - Nancy Gordon, who is assistant director for Human Resources and Community Development, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Gordon’s address was on the topic of federal government's projected budget deficit. 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 14, 1983 - On this Weekend program, Steve Iserman, Director of the Zoological Garden, and Nancy Gibson, public information spokesperson for the Minnesota Zoo, discuss status and future of the zoo. Topics include labor relations, zoo birthday party, endangered species, breeding program, and grounds design. Iserman and Gibson also answer listener questions.
May 17, 1983 - John W. Vessey Jr., Army General and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaking at Minnesota Meeting, a series of speeches sponsored by Minnesota businesses and the Humphrey Institute at the University of Minnesota. Vessey addressed the subject of national security. General Vessey is this country's top military adviser to the president, the National Security Council and the Secretary of Defense. A Minnesota native, Vessey did his undergraduate study at the University of Maryland, obtained his master’s degree from George Washington University, and Vessey has been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and the Purple Heart.
May 24, 1983 - Jehan Sadat, wife of the late Egyptian president Anwar Sadat, speaking as part of the Carlson Lecture Series, sponsored by the University of Minnesota’s Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs. Sadat’s address was on world peace. Since her husband's assassination, Sadat has emerged as a humanitarian leader of Egypt. During the wars of 1967 and 1973, Mrs. Sadat visited troops in the combat zone and made daily visits to the wounded and won widespread admiration from the Egyptian people.
May 28, 1983 - Bill Kling, MPR president, discusses current financial challenges of public radio. Includes various financial and programming topics. Kling also answers listener questions.
June 11, 1983 - On this Weekend program, Bill Nunn discusses vegetable gardener. Topics include uncertain weather, timing of planting, and insects. Nunn also answers listener questions.
June 21, 1983 - Alvin Toffler, author of "Future Shock," speaking at an Edison Electric Institute meeting in Minneapolis. Toffler’s address is titled "Our Energy Future." He speaks on energy in the future. Edison Electrical Institute is an organization of electric utility companies.