Thursday, October 6, 2011
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
'Occupy Wall Street' protest comes to Minnesota Friday
Nationwide demonstrations against Wall Street and corporate greed are scheduled to spread to Minnesota Friday in downtown Minneapolis. OccupyMN organizer Osha Karow and a Metro State professor who studies protest movements join Midday to discuss the role of this protest, and others, in changing America.11:00 a.m.GuestsTom O'Connell: Professor of political science, Metropolitan State University.Osha Karow: Organizer, OccupyMNMore from MPRWall Street protest expected to widen (10/05/2011)Officers prepare for 'Occupy Minnesota' protest (10/04/2011)Resources
Are today's college graduates ready for tomorrow's jobs?
Midday presents a forum discussion about the kinds of skills and learning that college graduates need in the 21st century. American RadioWorks' Stephen Smith hosts a conversation with MaryAnn Baenninger, the President of the College of St. Benedict, Kevin Kopischke, president of Alexandria Community and Technical College, and Humphrey School Senior Fellow Art Rolnick.12:00 p.m.More from MPRWho needs an English major? (10/05/2011)Is it time to get rid of the college lecture? (10/04/2011)Why do so many Americans drop out of college? (10/03/2011)ARW Podcast: Valuing the Liberal Arts (07/01/2011)ARW Podcast: The Skills to Pay the Bills (06/24/2011)ARW Podcast: How College Pays (06/17/2011)Resources
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