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Imagine a world without 24/7 access to news
By Alyssa Ramarge Could you imagine receiving the latest news, sports updates or major events days after they happen? The months of May and June would have been a lot quieter across the country. Violence was widespread after George Floyd… Read More ›
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Video: Can Punk Music Influence Corporate Behavior?
Our March 15, 2021, music and social justice forum focused on punk music’s ability to question corporate behavior. Paul Ziek, chair of the Department of Media, Communications, and Visual Arts at Pace University, led the discussion. Part 1: Paul Ziek’s… Read More ›
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Radio: Music to welcome spring
Talk and music about the start of spring from Jandoli Institute Executive Director Richard Lee’s March 26 radio show on WSBU-FM (88.3). Lee’s show streams live on Fridays at noon at on the WSBU livestream site. More Richard Lee radio… Read More ›
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Robert McCarthy
When I attended St. Joseph’s School in Scotia, Sister Lourdes Marie picked me (a mere sixth grader) to compete against eighth graders in a Catholic youth group debate in Albany. The topic: Teen-aged Freedoms and Responsibilities. I wrote out my… Read More ›
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Kathy Hochul
Kathy Hochul is Governor of the State of New York. These speech tips were sent to the Jandoli Institute while she was Lieutenant Governor. Back to ‘Figures in Speech’ Main Page
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Brad Lawrence
A speech is telling a story. Personal anecdotes help, but should be used sparingly. There can/should be a vision or theme- tied together and fleshed out by the substance. Preferably the opening and the closing connect as bookends. Try to… Read More ›
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Bob Mahon
A great speech should tickle the ear; engage the mind; and stir the soul. A speech should begin with, and focus on, one key point, and conclude with an appeal to action. Speeches should have rhythm and flow; follow (but… Read More ›
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Mary Caffrey
For length, err on the side of short. No one will criticize you for giving a short speech. Think homilies at the Jersey Shore in August. Ask the person giving the speech two things: (1) what is THE central idea… Read More ›
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Kirsten Gillibrand is a U.S. Senator representing the State of New York. Back to ‘Figures in Speech’ Main Page
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Phillip Payne
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