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[00:00:00] Audience chatter [00:00:15] Beginning of speech [00:01:13] Speaker begins introductions of off-campus personnel directly involved in the construction of the building [00:04:40] Vice President Hazel Jones begins to speak about the long process of constructing the building and how it will benefit the science departments [00:07:30] Jones speaks about how important science is to all curriculums, not only those directly involved [00:08:00] Jones introduces Dean Langworthy [00:09:00] Langworthy discusses memories about working with Dean Fisher [00:11:30] Langworthy talks about the amenities included in the building and how this will solve many of the problems currently faced by the department [00:14:43] Emcee introduces President Robert E. Kennedy to talk about career and greatness of Clyde Fisher [00:21:15] Emcee introduces Milo Witson to present the Fisher portrait to the university [00:23:00] Witson describes the production process of the portrait [00:26:20] Robert E. Kennedy and Helen Fisher accept the portrait as a gift [00:26:35] Helen Fisher thanks all the university faculty and audience for the portrait, building, and respect for Clyde Fisher [00:31:00] Emcee introduces John Hampton [00:31:20] Cut in tape between sides one and two [00:31:38] John Hampton announces lecture series and tours of the building taking place after the benediction [00:33:00] C. William Fisher, Clyde's brother, gives the benediction [00:37:05] Emcee closes ceremony and directs people to tours
[00:00:00] Bands finishes playing, audiences applauds as Robert E. Kennedy takes the stage [00:00:18] Robert E. Kennedy introduces TV personality Raymond Burr and his accomplishments [00:01:19] Kennedy talks about Burr's interest in Cal Poly Rose Parade Floats [00:01:24] Kennedy talks about Burr's interests and connections with Cal Poly [00:02:25] Kennedy relates the various jobs Burr has had to all the possible careers for Cal Poly students [00:03:22] Kennedy welcomes Burr on to the stage [00:04:25] Burr speaks on the commencement as a beginning [00:07:40] Burr uses sports analog to compare to overcoming obstacles in life [00:09:38] Burr says it is important to not mistake the spectator with the sport [00:11:55] Burr says winning is the point of 'the game' [00:12:40] He states that the largest winners are the Peace Corps and foreign students [00:13:45] Burr talks about his friend who played a chief of a hospital for so long [00:15:50] Burr talks about how important it is to be flexible to be a winner [00:04:30] Burr says he learned a lot about winning from his works [00:18:33] Burr reinforces the idea that no one can help you except for yourself [00:19:25] Finishes the speech [00:20:50] Glee Club sings 'The Lord Is My Shepherd' [00:24:03] Glee Club sings 'Oh Shenandoah' [00:26:16] Glee Club sings 'Honor, Honor' [00:28:20] Robert E. Kennedy talks about H.P. Davidson, introduces former student from Glee Club, Roy Brophey [00:28:40] Davidson is brought up on stage to his surprise and Roy Brophey talks about his impact on students and the university [00:30:40] Brophey reads that building is being renamed after H.P. Davidson [00:31:42] Brief cut in tape from switching between side 1 and side 2 [00:32:40] Davidson thanks everyone
[00:00:00] Unidentified speaker talks about the destructive nature of bureaucracy [00:01:15] Speaker discusses Chip Kelly's ideas about respectfully presenting questions to President Kennedy [00:02:05] Speaker continues to talks about the negatives of bureaucracy and how it is used to deflect responsibility through anonymity and impersonality [00:04:00] A new student speaker talks about the status of professor Branna being given tenure instead of being fired [00:04:40] Student thanks audience for the success of a petition on the issue of non-retention [00:05:20] Speaker highlights that the ASI President asked for the petition to be withdrawn [00:06:50] Speaker says that ASI is not representing the student body that elected them [00:08:10] Speaker states that Governor Ronald Reagan may visit the campus soon [00:10:10] Chip Kelly comments on the answers that Kennedy gave in response to a letter Kelly sent him [00:11:40] Kelly comments that there is something wrong with a college whose attitude towards students is to not get involved in university issues [00:13:58] Speaker announces that some of the professors involved in this issue, such as Dr. Rizzo, will be present in the plaza after their classes [00:14:10] Pause in audio switching from tape side 1 and tape side 2 [00:14:20] Speaker talks about many of the people qualified who wanted to teach at Cal Poly and help fix the system [00:16:45] Speaker discusses the history the university of not re-hiring professors for political reasons [00:17:50] Speaker discusses the university censoring a professor's use of a "questionable" textbook [00:21:00] Speaker talks about how a teacher was given tenure without having advanced degrees in spite of President Kennedy stating that he did not rehire professors for not having a doctorate [00:23:05] Speaker speaks about the philosophical slavery that man is chained to and how man constantly chooses this slavery in society [00:25:35] Speaker talks about how everyone is becoming part of an ever growing bureaucracy despite nearly everyone hating bureaucracy [00:28:02] Speaker questions how much impact students and junior faculty have on new proposals [00:29:02] Tape cuts off
[00:00:02] the following is a special program dealing with the issue of non-retained professors at Cal Poly; the program is back and forth audio clips from various professors and faculty giving their reasoning on the issue [00:00:09] program theme song [00:00:15] Dr. Rizzo reads a quote about his actions being incompatible with his college responsibilities [00:00:35] Dr. Ralph Vrana of the physics department states the dean did not approve his recommendation for tenure [00:01:02] President Kennedy says it is not true that these professors are not being retained [00:01:17] Dr. Vrana explains why he does not think his lack of a doctorate is why he is not being rehired [00:02:14] Dr. Rizzo reads a memo between Robert E. Kennedy and James Landreth [00:02:53] Raymond DeGrudio from SNAP says the American Legion newsletter is a relevant form of criticism in the evaluation of instructors [00:03:05] Dr. Robert Kennedy comments on treating the memo he received the same as all other mail [00:04:20] Dr. Rizzo comments on Kennedy is not fit for the university presidency for allowing the American Legion to criticize his anti war attitude [00:04:46] radio host asks where this discussion is leading the university [00:05:02] Dr. Rizzo says the formal reason for not receiving tenure is "subordination" for refusing to instruct a freshman class [00:05:36] Dr. John Ericson says he will always put political things in people's files [00:06:29] Dr. Kennedy points to the grievance system for addressing these problems [00:07:02] Dr. Rizzo explains the issue of which classes he was supposed to instruct [00:08:05] states that the chairman assigned him the task of circulating a petition towards the North Vietnamese about POW treatment [00:08:52] Rizzo calls the petition hypocritical in the Mustang Daily but circulated it anyway [00:09:34] Rizzo discusses the personal antagonism between him and his chairman [00:10:47] Rizzo talks about the political considerations in his case because of the American Legion newsletter in his file and his opinions on the Vietnam War and its military draft [00:13:10] Dr. Kennedy calls this an "after-the-fact" situation as his interpretation of Rizzo's cooperation [00:13:30] host summarizes the information from the various audio quotes [00:14:05] host says the problem is not why Rizzo is not retained, but what is being done about it [00:14:10] Rizzo highlights the built in defense against dissidence at Cal Poly, and that only students can take the power back [00:14:45] Rizzo reads a quote from his chairman of the evaluation committee, who says Rizzo's status as a controversial figure on campus could be useful if kept in line [00:15:32] Says it is wrong for the school to go against the original contract which did not require Ph.D to work [00:16:02] Dr. Vrana say students are interested in this issue because they are concerned in subject matter and the non-retained instructors have much to offer in that field and that politics have played too large of a part in these decisions [00:16:30] radio hosts states Vrana has been offered tenure if he works toward a doctorate and that Rizzo will not be retained [00:16:41] host closes program
[00:00:00] Choir is singing [00:01:40] Pastor begins to speak about the life and resurrection of Norman Alexander and the family who survives him [00:03:02] Pastor reads scripture from Saint Paul to the Corinthians [00:03:24] Pastor talks about what gives life meaning [00:05:40] Pastor talks about the legacy and purposes that Alexander lived for [00:07:07] Pastor talks about Alexander's home life [00:07:31] Pastor talks about Alexander's work [00:11:34] Choir begins to sing again [00:12:10] Conclusion of the service and final words of appreciation to the family
Hayden says people often go to events that drain their strength instead of using it Hayden talks about undercover agents at events like this Hayden says the government and people running universities do not really know what it going on Hayden asks about other demonstrations that have taken place at Cal Poly Hayden talks about the growth of campus participation in the student movement Hayden talks about the importance of studying other peoples' histories Hayden talks about the atrocities of the conquering of the continent Hayden reads a testimony of a soldier who fought in the indian wars in Colorado Hayden compares this testimony to testimonies from soldiers coming back from Vietnam Hayden talks about the illusion of the democratic system in America Hayden talks about people giving up the struggle against the war in Vietnam Hayden says the Vietnamese heroic resistance gives Americans the ability to understand their past Hayden asks how the people who run our society can be so intelligent yet seem so ignorant about protests Hayden talks about knowing the history of blood and the MacBeth Complex Hayden says the purpose of genocide is to kill the spirit and the idea of resistance against the dominant culture Hayden says the discovery and creation of an alternative is important to keep ideas alive Hayden talks about the importance of hope Hayden talks about people don't want to follow the capitalist ethic of making a very profitable life Hayden says it is actually impossible to grow these new businesses Hayden says the capitalist system has been used up as much as possible at this point Hayden says the future will not be defined by one person Hayden says this is the dismantling of the centralized society Hayden talks about the reasons why the audience came out to see him Hayden says the strength and spirit of the community are what drive people to try new tactics Hayden says that the audience is what creates the speaker reading of a few announcements before Q&A Hayden talks about his time working in the black community in Newark Hayden talks about how preventing society from returning to the same state after the revolution Hayden talks about the April Coalition in Berkeley Hayden talks about the 3 types of communists outside of America Hayden says that economy starts to break apart after it reaches its limit Hayden talks about people being jailed for demonstrating at their college Hayden talks about the psychological warfare used by the government Hayden talks about the difficulty of changing other peoples minds Hayden talks about how he does not think that all violence is the same Hayden talks about ping pong diplomacy with China Hayden talks about the advocacy of admitting China to the United Nations Hayden talks about how the Agricultural programs turned down Cesar Chavez talking at Cal Poly Hayden says dealing with the institution is just as important as creating an alternative