November 30, 1982 - Climatologist Iben Browning speaking to Investment Advisors, Inc., in Bloomington. Browning states a combination of natural forces will cause what he terms a double-dip winter for most of the United States. It will be cold at first with lots of snow, then warm, then cold again late into next spring. For the long term into the next century, Browning predicts that crop growing seasons in many countries will be shortened by a trend to cooler weather in the Northern Hemisphere. Iben Browning holds a PhD degree in zoology, genetics and physiology from the University of Texas, and the author of several books including one titled, "Climate and the Affairs of Man".
December 3, 1982 - On this Midday broadcast, author Irving Stone speaks at Nobel Conference XVIII - Darwin's Legacy held at Gustavus Adolphus College. Stone’s address was titled “"The Human Mind after Darwin.” His latest book is entitled The Origin. it is a history of Charles Darwin, his friends, and his time. Stone has achieved best-selling popularity and critical acclaim for such works as Lust for Life, The Agony and the Ecstasy, and Passions of the Mind.
December 14, 1982 -
December 14, 1982 -
December 22, 1982 - Richard E. Leakey, paleoanthropologist and author, speaking at the 1982 Nobel Conference, held at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota. Leakey’s address was titled, "African Origins: A Review of the Record."
December 27, 1982 - James Prior, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Prior is chief architect of the British Government's new proposal to give more power to elected officials in Northern Ireland in the hope of bringing about a lasting peace. His address is on the subject. 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.
December 31, 1982 - Minnesota Governor Al Quie delivered his farewell address at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute. In the talk, Quie reviewed his more than 25 yeas in public office, which included terms in the state Senate, the U.S. Congress, and the Governor's office. Quie talked about changes he has seen in public life over the years, and the challenges he sees for the future.
January 24, 1983 - Walter Heller, regents professor of economics at University of Minnesota, speaking at the Minnesota Horizons Conference, held in St. Paul. Heller addressed the subject of recession and economic outlook of the U.S. and Minnesota. The conference was intended to give state legislators a more comprehensive view of the difficult problems facing the state than they normally get during regular hearings. The conference brought together experts from such fields as economics, energy, housing, agriculture, education, natural resources, and the funding of public services.
January 24, 1983 - Gerald Corrigan, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, speaking at the Minnesota Horizons Conference, held in St. Paul. Corrigan addressed Minnesota’s economy, providing a historical perspective and outlook. The conference was intended to give state legislators a more comprehensive view of the difficult problems facing the state than they normally get during regular hearings. The conference brought together experts from such fields as economics, energy, housing, agriculture, education, natural resources, and the funding of public services.
January 25, 1983 - Dr. Jerrold Peterson, professor of economics at the University of Minnesota Duluth, speaking at the Minnesota Horizons Conference, held in St. Paul. Peterson provided an outlook for the economy of northeastern Minnesota, and specifically mining and related industries. The conference was intended to give state legislators a more comprehensive view of the difficult problems facing the state than they normally get during regular hearings. The conference brought together experts from such fields as economics, energy, housing, agriculture, education, natural resources, and the funding of public services.