Speeches and Presentations
The Speeches and Presentations for the years 1998-2008 (box 19) contain notes, outlines, speeches, and background material for presentations made by Gilbert Omenn before various groups. The files are chronologically arranged by the date of the presentation. Few of the files contain full speeches, but the background information and Power Point slides provide insight into issues and policies relating to the medical and health sciences. Burgeoning work in the life sciences is well represented within the files. The presentations and speeches include those before campus groups as well as external audiences and organizations. Of note is the complete speech delivered by Omenn at the December 2001 commencement at Grand Valley State University. The 2009 accession (boxes 44and 46) added speeches and presentations made by Robert P. Kelch, including State of the Health System addresses, fundraising campaign addresses, and Leadership Day presentations.