January 12, 1984 - Frank Magid, a news media consultant, speaking to the Minnesota chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Magid’s address was on the topic of audience research techniques and programming on commercial television. One of Magid’s clients is the Hubbard Broadcasting Company. Stanley Hubbard provides a brief introduction and history.
January 19, 1984 - Michael Marien, futurist and editor of Future Survey, speaking at Itasca Seminar. Marien addresses the interconnection between information, economics and food.
January 30, 1984 - Twin Cities poet Roseann Lloyd reads from her work as part of a series of readings presented by COMPAS. Reading is in conjunction with novelist Alice Walker at The Saint Paul Hotel. Lloyd is introduced by David Mura.
February 6, 1984 - Douglas Fraser, former president of the United Auto Workers union, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Fraser’s address was on the topic of "Have Unions Outlived Their Usefulness?" Following speech, Fraser answered several audience questions regarding labor. Fraser was a key figure in the restructuring of Chrysler Corporation, which saved the firm from bankruptcy, and saved the jobs of thousands of workers. Fraser became the first union official to sit on the company's board of directors. 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.
March 7, 1984 - Jimmy Carter, former president of the United States, speaking at Carlson Lecture Series in Northrop Auditorium. Carter’s address was on the topic “Priorities for a Great Nation.” Following speech, Carter answered audience questions.
March 16, 1984 - William Walsh, doctor and creator of Project HOPE, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Walsh’s address was on the topic of his service on the Kissinger Commission panel. Following speech, Walsh answered audience questions. President Reagan appointed twelve people to serve on a bipartisan commission to advise him on this country's Central America policy. The commission was chaired by former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, so the panel soon became known as the Kissinger Commission on Central America. 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 28, 1984 - Economist Lester Thurow speaking to a meeting of the Minnesota Project on Corporate Responsibility. Thurow’s address was on the topic "Economics and Education." After speech, Thurow answered audience questions.
May 29, 1984 - C. Fred Bergsten, director of the Institute for International Economics, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Bergsten address was on the topic "The World Economic Outlook and its impact on the US." After speech, Bergsten 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.
June 8, 1984 - Ted Sorensen, author and former presidential aide to JFK, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Sorensen’s address was titled "A Different Kind of Presidency." He proposes a coalition government, one in which the presidential candidate selects a running mate from the other party. Such an administration, he says, would break the political deadlock and thereby avoiding otherwise irreversible damage and danger. After speech, Sorensen answers listener questions. Lew Lehr, chairman and chief executive officer of the 3M Company, chairman of the Minnesota Meeting, introduces Sorensen. 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.
June 25, 1984 - William Ruckelshaus, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Ruckelshaus’s address was titled "Environmental Protection in the '80s: A Time for Hope." A main topic is water pollution. After speech, Ruckelshaus 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.