| Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Anatomy of a Murder |
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Upper Peninsula native and NMU alumnus, John D. Voelker, writing under the pen name of Robert Traver, published his book Anatomy of a Murder in January 1958. The novel, based on a case he tried as a lawyer involving an Army lieutenant accused of murder, set in the U.P., was turned into a hit movie directed by Otto Preminger. The film starred Jimmy Stewart, Lee Remick, George C. Scott and Eve Arden. Visit the Anatomy of a Murder 50th Anniversary Web site to read original court transcripts, juror interviews and see photos from the trial ... |
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Center for Upper Peninsula Studies 906-227-2512 |
| Great Lakes Discussion |
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Three experts participated in a panel discussion titled "Great Lakes Symposium: Politics and Policy of  Protecting the Great Lakes." The panelists were David Dempsey, journalist and author of Great Lakes For Sale: From Whitecaps to Bottle; Ken Sikkema, national expert on water and environmental issues and former senate majority leader; and Tom Baldini, former chairman of the International Joint Commission. View the event via streaming video or click here to download Baldini’s PowerPoint presentation.
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| Weather in the U.P. |
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| If you live or have ever lived in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, you know that weather conditions are a vital element of everyday life. Many U.P. residents love weather facts and the Center for U.P. Studies has a bunch for you. Learn more. |
