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Points out that there are possibly 30,000 solar systems which have conditions suitable for life. Illustrates how the spectroscope can determine the temperature, composition, and other information about distant stars by analyzing their light. Describes how mathematics and the various sciences help predict that life on other planets would be comparable to that found on earth.
The Poynter Center for the Study of Ethics & American Institutions was an endowed ethics research center established in 1972 at Indiana University Bloomington. Through its programming, the Poynter Center addressed bioethics, religion, political ethics, research ethics, professional and educational ethics, technology, and many other areas. Initiatives over the years included courses such as "The Citizen and the News," supported by the Ford Foundation, which began in the fall of 1975 and studied the institutions that produce news and information about public affairs in America.
Panel discussion with Lou Cannon, the white house correspondent for the Washington Post. Cannon discusses his new book on Ronald Reagan and his politics over the course of the previous 15 years.
Soprano Virginia MacWatters was known not only for her impressive operatic career during which she performed in opera houses throughout the United States, Europe, and South America, but also for her dedication to teaching. In 1957 she joined the voice faculty of the Indiana University School of Music where she remained until her retirement in 1982.
Home movie of a professional magic show where a magician makes doves appear. The film then shows the boys and a friend visiting Santa Claus at a department store. Cuts to a woman performing with marionettes while the children watch.
Episode 3 from Understanding Taxes. Uses dramatizations to highlight teenagers' firsthand experiences with the effects of taxation and to explain the reasons for taxes.
Describes how maps are made by picturing a class constructing a map from a model of the community. Shows the use of a legend and how a scale is derived in order that distance may be measured on the map. Illustrates the way a community can be located on county, state, and U.S. maps, and on a world globe.
Footage of people celebrating Mardi Gras in the streets of New Orleans. Primarily shows people in costumes dancing in a crowded street. Early 1950's era.
“We were afraid as parents, and they started talking about doing away with the workshop.” Mary Lou and her husband didn't like the idea of their daughter Cindy getting a job in the community. In the late 1990s, they sent a letter to other parents inviting them to a meeting with the agency executive director to fight closing of the sheltered workshop. The next morning, Mary Lou called the executive director and told him to find her daughter a job. Two weeks later Cindy went to work at a pharmaceutical company in Indianapolis where she worked for the next 20 years. Mary Lou says, “It was the most wonderful opportunity for Cindy." Mary Lou was interviewed in 2017.
The Poynter Center for the Study of Ethics & American Institutions was an endowed ethics research center established in 1972 at Indiana University Bloomington. Through its programming, the Poynter Center addressed bioethics, religion, political ethics, research ethics, professional and educational ethics, technology, and many other areas. Initiatives over the years included courses such as "The Citizen and the News," supported by the Ford Foundation, which began in the fall of 1975 and studied the institutions that produce news and information about public affairs in America.
Interview with Meg Greenfield, a prominent editorial director for two different organizations. She discusses the role of the editorial writer in the news media, the importance of the editorial column, and some definitions of the position. She also discusses the future and perceptions of the position.
Home movie capturing a trip to Miami. Primarily shows footage taken from a car driving through downtown (mainly focusing on hotel exteriors), the ocean, and neon signs of more hotels and clubs taken at nighttime. A group gathers a hotel pool to swim, lounge, and play cards. The beach is visible in the distance.
Edward R. Feil, Harold S. Feil, Nellie Feil, Susan Hellerstein, Beth Hellerstein, David Hellerstein, Naomi Feil, Mary Feil Hellerstein, Daniel Hellerstein, Herman Hellerstein, Ken Feil
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Joint birthday party for Harold and Nellie Feil held at the Ed Feil home. Harold and Nellie are presented with a cake that reads "Happy Birthday Nana and Poppa, we love you". Harold is also given his own cake, possibly to celebrate his retirement. Kenny then helps his grandparents open their gifts.
“Justin Dart was really something else,” recalls Christine Dahlberg. She discusses how at each town hall meeting he attended throughout the country, Justin made sure to acknowledge everyone’s efforts in regards to the ADA. Christine says, “I thought it was just so charming that he did that and he didn't want any credit for himself, he wanted to give away the credit.“
Nancy Griffin shares a story about Justin Dart traveling in his little red pick-up truck visiting people with disabilities in every state. She remembers, “He was so compelling. You just couldn’t say no to Justin.” Justin wanted to meet President Bush to talk about the ADA, but he didn’t have the right connections. However, Justin knew the president’s chief of staff and invited him to monthly dinners to discuss issues affecting people with disabilities. Justin used a wheelchair and managed to never find an accessible restaurant in Washington, D.C. for the dinner meetings. Finally after a year and half of dinner meetings, the chief of staff informed Justin the president would sign the bill.
"You cannot walk onto a unit and see visible injuries on 12 of 14 people that weren't there the week before and not suspect something is terribly wrong there." Two officials share observations about the treatment of residents at Muscatatuck State Developmental Center in the years before it closed and the circumstances that led to the closure. Sue Beecher was assigned by Indiana's Protection and Advocacy Commission as the advocate for Muscatatuck. Sue Gant worked for the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Special Litigation and was investigating conditions there. Eventually, she assisted with the closure. "It became quite clear that institutionalization, segregation of people with disabilities, was discriminatory."
Uses animation to illustrate the versatility of the triangular shape. Shows a single triangle dividing, re-dividing, and re-forming into colorful representations of symmetrical and asymmetrical shapes, including stars, cubes, rhombuses, and parallelograms. Concludes with the multitude of forms returning to the basic triangle.
Describes fusion of hydrogen nuclei as a source of solar energy, the chain reaction of uranium nuclei, and principles of critical mass relating to atomic bombs and nuclear power plants.
The Poynter Center for the Study of Ethics & American Institutions was an endowed ethics research center established in 1972 at Indiana University Bloomington. Through its programming, the Poynter Center addressed bioethics, religion, political ethics, research ethics, professional and educational ethics, technology, and many other areas. Initiatives over the years included courses such as "The Citizen and the News," supported by the Ford Foundation, which began in the fall of 1975 and studied the institutions that produce news and information about public affairs in America.
Continuation of a discussion on ethics and teaching in a university setting, involving several professors; this tape mostly involves open discussion between the professors involved.
The Poynter Center for the Study of Ethics & American Institutions was an endowed ethics research center established in 1972 at Indiana University Bloomington. Through its programming, the Poynter Center addressed bioethics, religion, political ethics, research ethics, professional and educational ethics, technology, and many other areas. Initiatives over the years included courses such as "The Citizen and the News," supported by the Ford Foundation, which began in the fall of 1975 and studied the institutions that produce news and information about public affairs in America.
Recording of a panel of professors discussing the ethics of classroom organization and teaching in a university setting. This portion of the discussion is open, with less formal conversation.
The Herman B Wells papers includes materials pertaining to Wells' family and personal finances, his activities in the banking profession, his work in Germany for the United States government after World War II, and to his research and teaching and professional activities as a member of the faculty of Indiana University.
The Herman B Wells papers includes materials pertaining to Wells' family and personal finances, his activities in the banking profession, his work in Germany for the United States government after World War II, and to his research and teaching and professional activities as a member of the faculty of Indiana University.
The Herman B Wells papers includes materials pertaining to Wells' family and personal finances, his activities in the banking profession, his work in Germany for the United States government after World War II, and to his research and teaching and professional activities as a member of the faculty of Indiana University.
The Herman B Wells papers includes materials pertaining to Wells' family and personal finances, his activities in the banking profession, his work in Germany for the United States government after World War II, and to his research and teaching and professional activities as a member of the faculty of Indiana University.
Fruit and vegetables are the familiar products examined in this program. Bill Smith journeys to the farm to see how peas are harvested, processed, and packed – a highly mechanized operation. He visits a strawberry patch where the luscious, red fruit is being picked. As a side trip he visits a carton factory to see how frozen food containers for peas and strawberries are made.
Huston Smith interviews Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt in New York City and Harold Stassen in Philadelphia on what we are really seeking in our diplomacy. They answer that our aim is to build a peaceful world of independent and prospering democracies. They explore ways to do this.
Benjamin Strout (Cinematographer), George Hales (Director)
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2 shorts from the ASSIST series together on 1 reel, "Overview of ASSIST" and "The changing field of special education."
Examines the important role of the associate instructor (AI) in a classroom situation with emphasis on AI skill development in the mainstreaming of mildly handicapped individuals. Suggests that the best way to assist these individuals is not through segregated training but rather through the mainstreaming approach, where the person is afforded a more normal classroom experience. Discusses two case histories and outlines a plan for remediation.
Robert F. Byrnes was a Professor of History at Indiana University from 1956 to 1988 and served as director of the Russian and East European Institute at IU from 1959-1962 and 1971-1975. Byrnes specialized in the study of Russian conservative thought, Russian historical writing, anti-Semitism in France and Europe, the Soviet role in world affairs after World War II, American policy toward Eastern Europe, and Soviet American relations.
Discussion of slavic and Russian history. Discussion of the collapse of the Soviet Union from many perspectives, as well as the changes happening in Russian society as a result. Appears to be recorded from a panel or discussion.