The Jack Breslin Student Events Center Groundbreaking Ceremony, 1986-07-24
Scope and Contents
Ground breaking for the Breslin Student Events Center, a new $35 million dollar facility which will become the home of Spartan basketball, takes place outdoors at Michigan State University. The video begins with the Geriatric Six Plus One band performing on stage, led by Maurice Crane on clarinet. President John A. DiBiaggio makes opening remarks, and Michigan Governor Jim Blanchard pays tribute to Jack Breslin and declares the day "Jack Breslin Day" in the state of Michigan.
DiBiaggio announces Tom Reed, vice-chairman for the MSU Board of Trustees, who makes complimentary remarks about Breslin and asks his family, including Breslin's mother, to stand and be recognized. DiBiaggio then introduces Maria Loudas, executive director of the Associated Students of Michigan State University (ASMSU), and finally introduces Breslin, who expresses his gratitude. The video ends with various individuals ceremonially breaking ground where construction of the Breslin Center will take place.
Dates
- Creation: 1986-07-24
Creator
- From the Record Group: WKAR (Radio station : East Lansing, Mich.) (Organization)
- From the Record Group: Michigan State University. Broadcasting Services (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
1 Video Cassettes (1 U-matic (45 min.)) : sound, color ; 3/4 in.
Language of Materials
English
Subject
- Jack Breslin Student Events Center (Organization)
- Breslin, Jacweir (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the University Archives and Historical Collections Repository
Conrad Hall
943 Conrad Road, Room 101
East Lansing MI 48824 US
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu