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Jim Leary on Alan Lomax and Wisconsin In an "Academy Evening" presentation delivered in Madison April 5, 2005, University of Wisconsin-Madison professor Jim Leary discusses legendary folklorist Alan Lomax. Lomax was the first to record Muddy Waters, Woody Guthrie and Leadbelly--yet he found the music of the Upper Midwest especially fascinating. Lomax persuaded other folklorists to undertake field recordings of Wisconsin music for the Library of Congress. The result: 700-plus recordings by Wisconsin folk musicians from more than 25 ethnic groups. Academy Evenings are organized by the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters. (Photo at left: Jim Leary) view the video [1 hr. 4 min.] | transcript |
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Dan Putman on psychological courage In an "Academy Evening" presentation that took place in Madison May 3, 2005, UW-Fox Valley philosophy professor Dan Putman explores courage and virtue ethics. Putman, who draws upon modern psychology as well as ancient philosophy, is the author of the book "Psychological Courage" (University Press of America, 2004). Academy Evenings are organized by the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters. (Photo at left: Dan Putman) view the video [1 hr. 3 min.] | transcript |
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Freedom Behind Bars In an "Academy Evening" panel discussion that took place in Madison Dec. 14, 2004, Sister Esther Heffernan, an Edgewood College sociology professor, and others explored the theme of freedom behind bars. What meaning and value does creating art have for people in prison? Heffernan's co-panelists were UW-Madison sociology professor emeritus Jack Ladinsky and Edgewood College art professor Melanie Herzog, who were involved in a statewide art competition for inmates. Academy Evenings are organized by the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters. (Photo at left: Esther Heffernan) view the video [1 hr. 32 min.] | transcript |
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Millard Rogers on James Watrous' Life and Legacy In an "Academy Evening" presentation delivered in Madison Nov. 16, 2004, Millard Rogers spoke on the celebrated Wisconsin artist and art historian James Watrous. Rogers is director emeritus of the Cincinnati Art Museum and was the first director of the UW's Elvehjem Museum of Art (now known as the Chazen). Academy Evenings are organized by the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters. (Photo at left: James Watrous) view the video [47:00] | transcript |
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James Thomson speaks on stem cell research In an "Academy Evening" presentation held at the Overture Center for the Arts in Madison on Sept. 19, 2005, University of Wisconsin-Madison researcher James Thomson spoke on "The Latest on Stem Cells: The Promise and the Challenge." Academy Evenings are organized by the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters. (Photo at left courtesy of Jeff Miller, UW-Madison) view the video [49:07] | transcript |
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Wild Places This Wisconsin Public Television documentary reveals Wisconsin's hidden beauty. This video clip features the dells of the Eau Claire River in Marathon County on a winter day in February. Learn more about this program in our feature article. view the video [3:47] | transcript |
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Streets Without Cars "Streets Without Cars" is an hour-long documentary that had its broadcast premiere on Wisconsin Public Television. Produced by independent filmmakers Troy Lanier and Brewer Stouffer, the film explores the national pedestrian mall movement through the lens of Madison's State Street. Here's a brief clip. Learn more in our feature article. view the video [2:53] | transcript |
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