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Q and A after Bobby Seale speech on Cal Poly campus.
Speech by William Randolph Hearst Jr. at the Cal Poly Campus. Speaks about his grandfather and father and his personal travels. At 00:08:09 the audio drops to a very low level, almost inaudible, until 00:08:36.
0:00:00 Edison Uno is introduced to speak on Japanese-Americans 0:00:32 Edison introduces hisself and thanks the audience for their patience 0:01:27 Begins to share the history of Asian-Americans, mainly Japanese-Americans, and their relation to SLO County and California 0:06:31 Discusses the history of Japanese-Americans in the US, and how they have consistently faced institutionalized racism and xenophobia 0:14:25 Continues speaking on institutionalized racism and begins speaking on internment camps and the shockwave they left on Japanese-Americans 0:22:10 Connects Japanese internment to other instances throughout American history which he highlights as shameful reminders of man's inhumanity 0:25:18 Says that all things considered, San Luis Obispo should have an apology in order for the treatment of Asian-Americans 0:26:57 Opens to Q&A 0:31:57 End audio
0:00:00 Q&A from side one of Edison Uno's speech continues regarding Japanese-American citizens 0:00:38 Gives his thoughts on bilingual education 0:03:25 Asked about influence of internment on the future of Japanese-Americans 0:06:00 Asked if this could happen again and what do to if it does; accurately predicts anti-Arab-American discrimination under the assumption the US becomes involved in Middle Eastern affairs 0:09:35 Asked what the policy towards Vietnamese refugees should be 0:17:00 Speaks on the importance of Japanese-Americans not being highlighted as the "model minority" 0:20:01 End audio
[00:00:01] Explanation of the “Convocation Series†and the purpose for the series by Dr. Dale Andrews. [00:07:20] Introduction by student Fred Johnson. [00:09:08] Fred Johnson introduces Myrlie Evers. [00:14:45] Myrlie Evers begins her speech by thanking Fred Johnson and being at Cal Poly. [00:16:55] Explains the use of the title ‘For us the living’ with remarks towards her late husband Medgar Evers. [00:19:45] Reflection on the death of her husband. [00:21:08] Internal difficulties of leaving the state of Mississippi and the realization of a national problem. [00:22:29] The cancers of our society and refusing to admit there is a problem. [00:25:22] Progress and where the nation is going. [00:29:00] The constant reminder that things have not really changed. [00:30:20] The mood of moving from the 60s to the 70s and the lack of apathy. [00:34:37] Disappointment with the youth vote. [00:35:20] The discouraged feeling of leadership and the struggle of the movements. [00:39:20] “We sit back, and we do nothing until it becomes too hotâ€. [00:41:30] “What can we do?â€. [00:47:00] Being asked to run for congress. [00:50:50] Getting the young people interested. [00:52:00] Final remarks regarding ‘For us the living’ and making America a better place to live. [00:56:12] Myrlie Evers speech ends. [00:56:40] Questions and Answers with Myrlie Evers. [00:57:22] What are the most significant changes that have occurred in the evolution of the black man in Southern politics? [01:03:15] What do I think is the primary role of the Black woman in terms of furthering the cause of Blacks? [01:11:45] Do you think mass action is the most effective means of change in our society? [01:15:19] Do you feel that all minority groups should band together and fight for their right on a common ground? [01:18:37] Would you agree at least in part that Vietnam is an extension of America’s racism? [01:21:00] Can you see the time in the near future that we may respect and enjoy each other without the great barriers of race and religion that seem to be distrust and insensitivity to often today? [01:24:30] Is there a young emerging leader among the Black culture who hopes to continue where Martin Luther King left off? [01:28:52] Now that the intense racial strife of the sixties is over, do you feel that less emphasis should be applied to desegregation and more on solving urban decay and the improvement of the human environment? [01:32:57] Questions from the audience. [01:38:44] Recording ends.
Documentation of the Cal Poly president, Julian McPhee, discussing the relationship between colleges in the California State Colleges (CSC) system and the CSC Chancellor, during a time of transition (1962) within the CSC administration. 1962 marked the year Glenn Dumke succeeded Buell Gallagher as CSC Chancellor, a position he would keep until 1982. [00:00:22] Introductory speaker (Phil?) presents Dr. McPhee [00:01:17] Applause, McPhee thanks staff [00:01:46] McPhee explains why he enjoys speaking to the staff in an informal session [00:03:25] McPhee discusses items he will speak about, including relationships with Chancellor Dumke, '63-64 budget, long-range planning [00:04:22] Difficulty in appointing a chancellor [00:05:00] Chancellor encountering problems upon starting [00:06:28] Communists on the campus [00:07:12] Various conflicting political leanings in the state college system [00:08:11] Pressure on the trustees by various interest groups [00:09:45] Predictions for enrollment growth in state college system [00:11:31] McPhee talks about studies made to determine the cost of schooling compared to admission numbers [00:13:15] Studies requested by the legislature [00:16:30] McPhee talks about the problems with writing a budget without specifically paying attention to individual schools [00:18:39] Chancellor says that half of the trustees are opposed to residence halls [00:19:15] Private colleges are opposed to state colleges having residence halls [00:22:25] McPhee remembers various Board of Education members from the 1930s [00:24:53] McPhee will meet with state college representatives and trustees in the coming months [00:25:57] Cal Poly Long-Range planning [00:27:07] McPhee talks about meeting with department heads and progress toward long-term goals [00:28:19] McPhee stresses the importance of the Long-Range planning program [00:31:04] Most important thing during '61-62 year was providing the best education possible [00:32:00] Auxiliary services like buses, cafeterias, etc [00:34:00] McPhee continues reading a speech about self-reflection on the part of the teachers and analysis to create a good learning experience [00:37:28] Cal Poly's effectiveness comes from good courses and good teachers [00:38:51] McPhee thanked; end of recording
Interview with Perozzi, who attended Cal Poly between 1909-1912, during the university's first ten years of existence. Perozzi also worked in maintenance at Cal Poly after graduation, giving him a unique perspective on the growth of the campus between 1909-1967. [00:00:24] John Perozzi describes his initial contact with Cal Poly [00:01:11] Perozzi describes the level of Cal Poly - equivalent to a state technical high school [00:01:51] Perozzi describes his coursework [00:02:45] Campus buildings described [00:06:26] Perozzi describes the students during his first year [00:08:13] Construction of various buildings on campus [00:10:35] Perozzi describes his residency post-graduation [00:13:30] Perozzi describes working in the power plant [00:14:30] Perozzi describes his knowledge of the underground power lines [00:16:46] Pump system and maintenance described through anecdote [00:18:00] Perozzi describes a painting mishap when he broke his leg [00:21:00] Perozzi describes his love for outdoor sports including target shooting [00:23:46] Perozzi describes finding a rattlesnake under his sleeping bag [00:24:50] Baseball discussed [00:25:30] Perozzi describes his everyday retirement life [00:25:59] Perozzi talks about flying [00:27:50] Perozzi describes some pets of his and his friends [00:28:28] Perozzi talks about retiring early [00:29:50] Interviewer George P. Cooper thanks Perozzi for his time and wraps up the interview
Interview with Harry R. Wellman, who in 1967-1968 served as acting President of the University of California system. Wellman was also an important agricultural educator, and his interview is part of a doctoral dissertation project, conducted by a Stanford doctoral student named Richard Dale Moody. The title of the dissertation is "Advocate for vocational education in California: the professional career of Julian A. McPhee" and was completed in 1968. [00:00:12] Moody records brief introduction, noting date, time, location of interview [00:01:01] Wellman asked about his relationship with Julian McPhee [00:02:40] Wellman describes working with McPhee, early relationship [00:06:44] Wellman describes history of employment, including his university positions [00:07:38] Wellman discusses agricultural education in university system [00:08:23] Wellman discusses McPhee's philosophy for education [00:10:19] Wellman discusses McPhee's relationship to Cal Poly [00:12:25] Wellman discusses Ed Lee [00:13:10] Wellman discusses accreditation [00:13:42] Moody asks about additional vocational philosophies in the university system [00:14:30] Moody discusses vocational training at Cal Poly [00:15:19] Moody asks about McPhee's recognition in the university system [00:16:50] Wellman talks about McPhee's impact on university system [00:18:04] Moody finishes up recording; further contents are garbled and unrelated
Interview with Chancellor Dumke early in his career as the head of the California State Colleges system. The interview is part of a doctoral dissertation project undertaken by a Stanford graduate student named Richard Dale Moody. The dissertation was titled "Advocate for vocational education in California: the professional career of Julian A. McPhee", and completed in 1968 . [00:00:10] Recording begins mid-sentence, Moody asking about California State College impression of McPhee [00:01:10] Dumke describes McPhee's career, describing his ambition and success, upside-down curriculum [00:04:43] Dumke continues to describe McPhee's approach to college presidency [00:08:45] Dumke discusses McPhee's legislative relationships for university goals [00:12:40] Moody asks about McPhee's flexibility [00:16:37] McPhee's personal qualities continue to be discussed [00:18:00] Moody asks about McPhee's conservative mindset [00:19:35] Dumke advocates for additional liberal arts education [00:21:15] McPhee described as intolerant of flexibility [00:22:00] Interview winds to an end, a few additional deans mentioned [00:22:42] McPhee's legendary persuasion lamented as something he had never fully realized
Interview with Raymond A. Rydell, in 1967 the Executive Vice Chancellor of the California State Colleges system. The interview is part of a doctoral dissertation project, conducted by a Stanford doctoral student named Richard Dale Moody. The tile of the dissertation is "Advocate for vocational education in California: the professional career of Julian A. McPhee" and was completed in 1968. [00:00:11] Recording begins, Moody talks about minutes from a trustees meeting [00:02:40] Moody reads verbatim a recognition of McPhee's excellence post-retirement [00:05:18] Rydell answers question about McPhee's contribution to higher education [00:09:11] Rydell talks about McPhee's ability to carry forward the Learn By Doing plan [00:10:20] Rydell talks about support received from alumni [00:12:30] Rydell talks about the liberal arts education at Cal Poly [00:14:10] Rydell talks about various recent changes in the curriculum offered at Cal Poly [00:16:00] Cal Poly Pomona is discussed [00:16:50] Rydell talks about the challenge from the Board of Trustees to McPhee [00:18:32] Moody and Rydell discuss the influence of Cal Poly's applied programs on other schools [00:22:00] Rydell discusses the effects felt by the loss of McPhee on the state school system [00:24:20] Moody reflects on the effect of SLO on the larger school system [00:26:00] Rydell praises Moody for choosing McPhee as a subject of a dissertation
George P. Cooper's interview with John Paul Riebel, a former English Department faculty member at Cal Poly from 1947 to 1967. [00:00:02] As I Remember Opening [00:00:13] Riebel describes how he heard about Cal Poly [00:00:45] Riebel describes how Cal Poly heard about him [00:03:16] Riebel recalls how he got into a minor motorbike accident on his way back to Michigan [00:04:14] Riebel discusses when he arrived at Cal Poly [00:04:52] Riebel discusses his first major assignment as a member of the English Department at Cal Poly [00:05:49] Riebel discusses how often he taught English 100 [00:06:08] Riebel discusses how he got into teaching technical writing, his education background, and his work experience in technical writing [00:09:08] Riebel recalls witnessing time-wasting in industry as a result of ineffective technical writing skills [00:10:49] Riebel discusses his first published book, "How to Write Successful Business Letters in Fifteen Days" [00:13:01] Riebel discusses his other publications [00:14:20] Riebel talks about how he's still actively engaged in writing [00:14:44] Riebel discusses his letter writing clinics he had with various corporations [00:16:16] Riebel discusses how he came up with the title "How to Riebelize Your Writing" [00:17:33] Riebel discusses his public relations involvement at Cal Poly and "selling Cal Poly" [00:19:59] Riebel discusses his reasons for retiring [00:21:24] Riebel discusses his strong support of the "Learn By Doing" philosophy at Cal Poly [00:23:50] Interview wrap-up: Riebel says that he's still a Cal Poly man though he's retiring
George P. Cooper's interview with Vard M. Shepard, a former faculty member and dean of the Agriculture Department at Cal Poly from 1947 to 1961. [00:00:05] As I Remember Opening [00:00:20] Shepard describes how he heard about and came to Cal Poly [00:01:16] Shepard describes why he left high school teaching [00:01:44] Shepard describes speaking with J.I. Tomson concerning the service area of Cal Poly and creating a center for the future farmers [00:02:44] Shepard describes enrollment in the agriculture program at the time he first came to Cal Poly in 1932 [00:03:11] Shepard discusses the number of students in the animal husbandry program [00:03:28] Shepard describes the facilities that were around when he first came to Cal Poly [00:04:17] Shepard discusses the steps he took to improve student enrollment, curriculum, and student facilities [00:05:48] Shepard discusses the level of student instruction when he first came to Cal Poly [00:06:41] Shepard discusses taking animals to the fair and competing [00:08:26] Shepard recalls a time when he had a shipping problem when he was heading to Junior Livestock Show [00:09:34] Shepard discusses progress in building and increasing student enrollment in 1932-1937 [00:10:33] Shepard discusses working in stock yards in 1937 [00:11:19] Shepard discusses working as a livestock specialist [00:11:44] Shepard discusses how the war affected his career plans [00:12:28] Shepard discusses laborers in agriculture [00:12:53] Shepard discusses the development of and reasons for grading herds [00:14:05] Shepard discusses speaking with McPhee about returning to Cal Poly [00:14:34] Shepard discusses the incentive to return to Cal Poly and his new role as Dean of Agriculture [00:14:56] Shepard describes the changes that had taken place while he was away from Cal Poly for 10 years [00:15:37] Shepard describes the increased maturity of returning students [00:15:59] Shepard describes the expansion of Cal Poly's agriculture program [00:16:56] Shepard discusses the specialty program involved with the horse industry, scholarships, and the success of the program [00:18:10] Shepard discusses the addition of new buildings as part of the Master Plan [00:19:03] Shepard discusses the expansion of the area designated for range cattle [00:20:16] Shepard describes the development of Cal Poly's training in meats program [00:22:24] Shepard describes the development of the commercial feed mill [00:23:14] Shepard talks about an international student in the program and international students at Cal Poly [00:25:26] Shepard discusses Cal Poly's agricultural program's international reputation [00:27:04] Shepard discussion changes in the agricultural curriculum from straight production to one embodying related fields [00:28:23] Shepard recalls times when faculty members gathered firewood for the coming winter [00:29:38] Shepard describes his time working in Egypt as an agricultural officer [00:30:50] Shepard describes the other countries he visited while in the Middle East [00:31:23] Shepard discusses progress he made while working overseas [00:32:04] Shepard discusses his experience in working in Guatemala for a year [00:34:05] Shepard talks about his loyalty to Cal Poly [00:35:01] "As I Remember" Closing
[00:00:00] Random chatting [00:00:28] Long applause [00:01:00] Introduction of various California officials [00:01:40] Introduction of Gov. Ronald Reagan [00:02:30] Reagan speaks about reforming the California government and economic progress [00:03:22] Reagan says urgent need to reduce size of government [00:04:04] Reagan addresses problems of education, environmental, taxation, and industrial employment concerns [00:05:00] Reagan states that Space Shuttle program was approved to happen in California, along with new defense contract with the Federal Government [00:06:20] Reagan talks about increased benefits for workers and unemployed along with what businesses and government can do to improve them [00:07:20] Reagan talks about California Agricultural industry and union choices [00:08:15] Reagan talks about reformed welfare program and higher restrictions [00:10:00] Reagan wants to develop a system for medical care in California, doing research [00:11:55] Reagan talks about tackling the venereal disease problem in cal. [00:12:55] Reagan talks about consumer protection [00:14:15] Reagan talks about reforming public education property tax funding to ease cost on homeowners and other education reforms he plans to achieve [00:19:30] Reagan talks about various tax reforms that have been enacted [00:20:40] Reagan talks about increase in salaries and correcting salary inequities for employees in the CSU system [00:21:41] Reagan wants to submit the budget in two sections to increase understanding of the budget [00:22:50] Reagan talks about prison reforms and successes in the California Corrections system [00:23:45] Reagan wants to correct violence issue in prisons and eventually close San Quentin Prison [00:25:10] Reagan talks about creating local law enforcement training academies [00:25:52] Reagan talks about drug trade and drug treatment programs [00:26:20] Reagan talks about success in lowering traffic fatalities and collision [00:27:09] Reagan wants to develop a department of transportation [00:27:17] Reagan says thanks for passing air quality control act and other environmental protection programs [00:28:45] Reagan begins to end speech [00:30:30] Applause
On Monday, April 10, 1968, Cal Poly held a memorial service for Dr. Martin Luther King. The memorial was held at the Dexter Lawn and there was an estimated 1,500 students, faculty, and administrators in attendance. There is coverage of the event in the April 10, 1968 Mustang Daily. Associated Student Body president Rush Hill also spoke, the invocation was given by Rev. John Fuller and the benediction by Ref. Clarence Harms. [00:00:00] Opening prayer [00:01:55] Cal Poly President Robert E. Kennedy addresses the audience about ideas of equality [00:04:50] Song performed, 'The Love of God' by Springfield Baptist Church Choir of San Luis Obispo [00:10:36] Unidentified speaker [00:11:00] Moment of silent prayer [00:12:00] Introduction by Cay Abayo, representative from Black Student Alliance [00:13:30] Cay Abayo introduced Reverend Doctor C. Albert Henson [00:27:40] Abayo introduces another number from the choir [00:28:35] Choir begins to play [00:34:20] President of African Student Association Obediah Sam Butscher addresses audience about awareness for MLK's nonviolent efforts [00:43:05] Preston Dixon, chairman of the Black Students Alliance, speaks--emphasizes white America's role in the assassination of Dr. King. [00:50:00] Dixon wants to introduce Black curriculum in CSU system [00:53:50] Dixon speaks about the Black Student Alliance [00:56:00] Emcee thanks speaker [00:56:25] Beginning of benediction
[00:00:00] Introduction of James McGrath to audience [00:02:17] James McGrath begins to give his lecture [00:02:30] McGrath talks about the difference between 'I' and 'me' [00:06:15] McGrath begins to read a letter from 1948 about being a POW in Camp O'Donald and participating in the Bataan Death March [00:07:58] McGrath talks about rations given to him by Japanese [00:09:10] McGrath talks about contracting dysentery during the march and being quarantined [00:11:11] McGrath talks about other diseases, like scurvy and malaria, that he contracted in camp [00:12:45] McGrath talks about how he was transported on the Japanese "Hell Ship", Oryoku Maru [00:14:41] McGrath talks about how he will talk about being moved to Korea and then to Manchuria and eventually liberated by the Russians [00:15:52] McGrath talks about how he and his shipmates were able to keep a diary on their toilet paper [00:18:00] McGrath talks about his time spent in Japanese occupied Manila and being transported on a crowded ship, the Oryoku Maru [00:20:05] Ship was picked up by American planes and fired at until dark [00:21:00] McGrath talks about how the men started to become crazy during the night time after the ship was attacked [00:21:55] McGrath talks about how ship was attacked again and the ship was abandoned [00:22:50] McGrath recounts how he helped to free men trying to abandon ship [00:23:52] McGrath jumped into water to swim ashore [00:25:00] McGrath waited ashore for days while American planes attacked Japanese forces [00:27:28] McGrath acknowledges his birthday passing during time as POW [00:30:35] McGrath arrives at San Fernando, La Union on Christmas Day [00:32:38] McGrath placed on another ship for transport [00:35:02] McGrath arrived at Takao [00:38:00] Ship that he was kept on was bombed while it was being refueled [00:38:42] McGrath hit by shrapnel but continued to help fellow soldiers [00:41:53] McGrath talks about traveling North to Japan, deaths increasing due to cold [00:43:13] Snowstorm lasted for a week until they reached Mogie, Japan [00:44:25] McGrath says his dysentery is starting to become better [00:45:40] McGrath left Mogie by street car, joined with prisoners from other camps, given box for Emperor's birthday [00:47:16] McGrath arrives in Pusan, Korea [00:49:30] McGrath talks about how amazed he was at the development of Manchuria and Korea [00:50:28] McGrath arrived in Mukden, Manchuria. It was -40 degrees [00:51:25] McGrath taken care of by British and American men in the camp who cleaned him, fed him, and gave him books [00:52:16] McGrath begins to talk about sense of values again, passes out a test to all those attending the lecture [00:54:42] McGrath leaves book written by Sydney Stuart about the same journey as a POW [00:57:20] McGrath talks about a letter written by young woman who was saddened by a man who lied about being homosexual to avoid the draft [01:01:00] McGrath talks about the people who died for freedom and the need to change some sense of values in our society [01:01:15] McGrath talks about the value for education and family [01:02:29] Applause and beginning of questions from the audience [01:02:45] McGrath talks about how he managed to stay alive [01:05:20] McGrath talks about women in the camps [01:08:34] McGrath talks about religion, values, ties, and ideals that come out in rough situations
[00:00:03] Opening prayer invocation [00:02:30] Reading of joint ASB letter to First Lady Jackie Kennedy [00:03:50] Remarks by President Julian McPhee [00:06:14] Reading of Kennedy's inaugural speech [00:09:12] Benediction [00:12:34] Playing of the National Anthem
Interview with Home Economics student about student projects in the department. The interview was recorded during half-time of a Cal Poly football game. [00:00:02] Interviewer introduces Junior major in Home Economics, Marilyn Ramirez [00:00:20] Ramirez begins to list projects they have worked on recently, Operation Hand Class donations to Vietnam, and flood recovery aid [00:01:15] Interviewer brings up less publicized events, like the Nursery School project that some girls have been working on [00:01:45] Ramirez discusses some students individual programs or senior projects [00:02:20] Ramirez talks about grass roots night education program [00:02:40] Interviewer asks why students tackle such difficult, community services projects rather than easier senior projects that could be completed in the library [00:03:55] Interviewer talks about War moratorium that happened in the past week and the idea of community concern [00:04:40] Interviewer begins to wrap up the interview
Interview with San Luis Obispo mayor, Ken Schwartz, during half-time of a Cal Poly football game. [00:00:01] Interview with Mayor, Ken Swartz, begins [00:00:28] Interviewer asks the mayor his impressions on student involvement in the community [00:01:30] Interviewer asks mayor about projects that have had a large impact on the SLO community [00:01:40] Mayor talks about collections for feeding the needy, storm assistance, political clubs on campus, mission projects, and plenty of other projects [00:03:20] Interviewer asks if mayor thinks that the community needs a special type of attitude to realize the benefits of being a college community [00:03:40] Mayor talks about physical projects that have benefited the community, bridges, statues, creek cleanings. Lists more projects [00:05:15] Interviewer begins to wrap up interview
Half time interview series with Warren Burgess, ASI President at Cal Poly, about the College Union, later called the University Union. [00:00:02] Interviewer introduces guest speaker of the day, President of Associated Students, Incorporated (ASI), Warren Burgess [00:00:30] Burgess describes what the College Union is and what it means for the life of the college and community [00:01:07] Interviewer talks about '3 different college unions' [00:02:10] Burgess talks about potential uses of the College Union Building [00:02:45] Burgess and interviewer talk about the importance of a 'common ground' for students and staff [00:04:00] Interviewer asks about the philosophy of a college union [00:05:26] Interviewer begins to wrap up interview
Interviewer with the Director of International Education, Robert McCorkle, and another administrator in International Education, Mike Worth [00:00:04] Subject: Cal Poly meets the challenge of international education [00:00:53] McCorkle describes the 3 parts of the International Education program, two on campus and 1 over seas [00:01:40] McCorkle talks about contract educational programs in Africa, Guatemala, and Thailand [00:02:50] Worth discusses the training of foreign participants that have been sent to Cal Poly by the state Department [00:03:21] Worth alks about recruitment and training of Peace Corp Volunteers for Thailand [00:04:00] Interviewer asks how many of these students are at Cal Poly [00:05:04] Interviewer asks about the benefits of these overseas programs [00:06:02] Interviewer begins to wrap up interview
[00:00:02] Interviewer introduces Robert Bonds, head of Student Community Service (SCS) Board [00:00:37] Bonds describes what SCS does [00:01:45] Bonds talks about the importance of a coordinated approach for community service objectives [00:02:00] Bonds talks about reducing overlap to prevent students from feeling uninterested in community service [00:03:15] McCaleb notes an increase in desire to be involved in community services [00:04:30] ASI monetary contribution to kick-start community service projects [00:05:45] Bonds explains how the board works and functions [00:06:56] McCaleb begins to wrap up interview
[00:00:35] McLaughlin explains what W.O.W. Week is [00:01:19] McLaughlin discusses how much planning has gone into the creation of the orientation program [00:01:45] McLaughlin lists things that students will get to do during the week [00:02:55] McLaughlin discusses 'San Luis Obispo Day' to familiarize students with businesses and places downtown [00:05:30] McLaughlin talks about how students will be able to meet with President Kennedy [00:06:52] Interviewer asks how the week is financed [00:07:20] Interviewer begins to wrap up interview
[00:00:06] Introduction of Brent Barry, president of SCARAB, honorary architecture service fraternity [00:01:02] Barry tells of numerous architecture community services downtown [00:01:55] Interviewer, McCaleb, asks about a bridge that was designed as a senior project and maintained by architecture students [00:02:38] Barry talks about mission plaza temporary mall project [00:03:30] Barry talks about potential kiosk in front of library and increased communications between architects, engineers, and city planning students [00:04:40] Interviewer asks Barry about the point of view that architects hold about student community service [00:05:18] Interviewer begins to wrap up interview
[00:00:03] Interviewer introduces Les Vanoncini, director of Alumni and Community Affairs at Cal Poly [00:00:28] Vanoncini discusses the number of alumni, and how many participate in the association [00:01:10] Interviewer asks what the Alumni Association does, seeking assistance to get the best students to attend the campus [00:02:20] Vanoncini talks about the schedule for the alumni planned activities during Homecoming: bonfire, concert, parade, etc [00:04:11] Interviewer asks about future plan for the Alumni Association [00:04:58] Interviewer begins to wrap up interview
[00:00:02] McCaleb introduces Douglas Gerard, Associate Dean for Facilities Planning [00:00:10] Gerard discusses the differences in what campus will look like in 10 years, focusing on new parking lots around campus [00:01:25] Gerard discusses new construction projects that are being built on campus: Science North, new residence halls, and swimming pool [00:02:39] Gerard lists a number of projects that are going to start soon, such as the College Union (later called the University Union) [00:03:38] Gerard talks about more site improvements, utilities and street maintenance [00:03:55] Gerard talks about active design for new women's gymnasium, new library, and new engineering building [00:05:18] Interviewer begins to wrap up interview
[00:00:01] Interviewer introduces Cal Poly student, president of Marching Mustang band, Electronic Engineering major, and planner for the College Union building (later called the University Union), Roy Urbach [00:00:35] Urbach talks about the numerous facilities that the College Union will have [00:01:42] Urbach discusses terms 'campus living room' and 'campus recreational center' as they apply to the College Union [00:02:30] Urbach talks about the financing for the building and where exactly it came from [00:03:25] Urbach says the building will be built in the parking lot between the Administration Building and current dining hall/snack bar [00:03:54] Urbach discusses the delays that have pushed back the creation of the college union [00:05:27] Finishing statements of the interview
[00:00:03] Interviewer introduces Robert Kennedy, the President of Cal Poly [00:00:22] Kennedy hopes to improve relations with community and have the region consider the school even more integral to their community than previously before [00:00:55] Kennedy talks about the financial contributions the school has in the community [00:02:56] Kennedy talks about growing student body [00:04:34] Kennedy talks about the higher education opportunities that Cal Poly has brought to the Central Coast Region [00:05:44] Closing of the interview
[00:00:00] Interviewer introduces Glenn Rich, Foreign Student Advisor at Cal Poly [00:00:20] Rich talks about how many foreign students and where they come from [00:00:53] Rich talks about campus clubs, organizations, departments and community activities designed for foreign students [00:02:28] Rich talks about "International Week", in which students perform or display an aspect of their culture [00:03:13] Interviewer asks how community members can take part in engaging with foreign students [00:04:27] Rich gives his office phone number for people interested in participating in the Homestay Program [00:05:03] Interviewer closes interview
[00:00:02] Interviewer introduces guest, William Johnson, Director of Bands at Cal Poly [00:00:29] Johnson discusses how the band starts to create a program, beginning with selecting music [00:00:57] Johnson discusses how the band comes up with originally created performances [00:02:11] Johnson says planning cannot begin until after the first rehearsal [00:02:41] Johnson talks about how the band must really concentrate during rehearsal [00:03:10] Interviewer asks how much rehearsal time will be put into next weeks program [00:03:58] Johnson talks about a student arranger that helps write the music for the band [00:05:13] Johnson talks about growing band and new uniforms [00:05:24] Interviewer wraps up the interview
[00:00:02] Associate Dean for Student Activities at Cal Poly, Dr. Dan Lawson [00:00:24] Lawson discusses the different between extra-curricular and co-curricular activities [00:01:15] Lawson talks about many of the ties between the curricular program and co-curricular programs at Cal Poly because they are highly related to the instructional activities of the university [00:01:47] Lawson talks about WOW week and its numerous activities [00:02:40] Lawson talks about the relationship between this activities program and ASI [00:03:19] Lawson talks about budget and finances required to facilitate such functions [00:03:40] Lawson discusses the experience that students gain from planning and organizing these activities [00:04:10] Lawson discusses what percent of students get involved in these activities [00:05:45] Interviewer begins to finish interview
[00:00:02] Interviewer introduces Tom Dunigan, Director of Institutional Studies at Cal Poly [00:00:30] Dunigan talks about the number of students at Cal Poly and the most popular majors [00:00:54] Dunigan lists majors by number of students enrolled [00:01:52] Dunigan discusses the number of women students at Cal Poly and which majors they study [00:03:14] Dunigan talks about the number of full-time students vs part-time students [00:03:55] Dunigan discusses where students come from: in state, other states, and international students from 60 other countries [00:05:13] Interviewer wraps up interview
[00:00:03] Interviewer introduces Sandy Lacy, student member of the College Union (later called the University Union) Guidelines Board at Cal Poly [00:00:20] Lacy talks about the history of the college union starting in 1951, joining the Association of College Unions [00:01:25] Lacy talks about how the College Union program function developed [00:02:23] Lacy discusses how the concept and planning of the building originated [00:04:00] Lacy talks about funding for the construction of the building [00:04:23] Lacy talks about how they decided which facilities would be put in the College Union [00:05:18] Lacy talks about what the College Union Guidelines Board does [00:05:45] Interviewer begins to close and summarize the program
[00:00:00] Interviewer introduces Paul Kresge, President of Associated Students, Incorporated [00:00:23] Kresge talks about planning that had to take place over summer in preparation for the school year [00:01:12] Kresge talks about issue of parking, campus issues, and increased awareness for social issues [00:02:01] Kresge talks about students learning about their future and learning how to be part of a community [00:03:11] Kresge talks about community service operations that have been done recently: cleaning up floods, toy drive for Vietnamese children, helping disadvantaged children, Mission Mall design, etc [00:04:22] Interviewer begins to end interview
[00;;00:03] Interviewer introduces the president of the Alumni Association, Lew Litzie [00:00:35] Interviewer asks about community services activities in the late 1940s [00:00:48] Litzie talks about how the majority of students at that time were former GI's [00:01:13] Litzie talks about how students were focus on education and there was not a large emphasis on service for the community [00:02:22] Litzie talks about his opinion of young college aged people and their activities [00:03:30] Litzie talks about programs that the Alumni Association has been working on recently [00:05:50] Litzie invites alumni to join Alumni Association
[00:00:01] McCaleb recaps past interviews about student involvement in the community [00:00:25] McCaleb introduces Dr. Robert E. Kennedy, President of Cal Poly [00:01:00] Kennedy talks about student concerns while he was a student after the Great Depression [00:02:31] Kennedy talks about how community service helps the campus, and the importance of "Learn by Doing" [00:03:44] Kennedy talks about how students have begun to correct the mistakes of past generations, showing more concern and awareness as students and citizens [00:04:57] Kennedy talks about how exhilarating his job as the University President has been [00:05:50] McCaleb ends interview
[00:00:03] Morris explains why the school continues to extend its educational reach [00:00:49] Morris lists off extension classes that are in various communities in the region [00:01:35] Morris talks about how students can get involved in the extended courses [00:02:26] Morris talks about the cost per unit of the courses [00:03:03] Interviewer wraps up interview
[00;00:00] Interviewer talks about the Mustang Radio Network giving series of non-athletic campus and college information [00:00:18] Interviewer introduces the series of broadcasts, which focus on the division of Cal Poly into 7 schools [00:00:45] Interviewer introduces his guest, George Hasslein, Dean of the School of Architecture and Environmental Design [00:01:12] Hasslein talks about the programs that are offered in the School of Architecture and Environmental Design [00:02:04] Hasslein talks about new Construction Engineering program, unrivaled by other California schools [00:03:14] Hasslein talks about how the school is the largest in the United States [00:04:11] Hasslein talks about how the school has tried to accommodate the number of students who wish to attend [00:04:38] Hasslein talks about how proud he is to have the school reach this status [00:05:25] Interviewer wraps up interview
[00:00:00] Mustang Radio Network provides non-athletic aspects of campus programs, this one being the reorganization of the college into 7 schools [00:00:48] Interviewer introduces John Ericson, Dean of School of Communicative Arts and Humanities [00:01:20] Ericson details the departments within the new school of Communicative Arts and Humanities [00:02:00] Ericson talks about how the seemingly diverse departments have more in common than appears [00:02:35] Ericson discusses the relationship between humanities and polytechnic programs [00:03:26] Ericson talks about the need for Human values in technical fields [00:04:15] Ericson discusses the objective of the school, to be excellent in the field of humanities [00:05:55] Ericson talks about the service functions of each program in the school [00:06:40] Interviewer begins to finish interview
[00:00:00] Mustang Radio Network wants to provide listeners with non-athletic aspects of campus programs, with this broadcast part of series covering the reorganization of college into 7 schools [00:00:48] Interviewer introduces new Dean for School of Science and Mathematics, Dr. Clyde P. Fisher [00:01:08] Fisher details the departments that fall under the school [00:01:36] Fisher talks about the bachelors and graduate degrees that are offered by each department [00:03:04] Fisher talks about accreditation review by The American Chemical Society [00:04:37] Fisher talks about two new programs: Master of Science in Chemistry and Bachelor of Science in Statistics, and other coming programs [00:05:47] Fisher talks about the need for higher instruction for students to take meaningful jobs and careers [00:06:15] Interviewer begins to wrap up interview
[00:00:09] Introduces Ken Schwartz, Director for Curriculum and Advisement for School of Architecture and Environmental Design [00:00:41] Schwartz talks about various public service projects that architecture students have recently participated in [00:01:41] Schwartz talks about how the students get started and fulfill the projects like those he listed [00:02:54] Schwartz talks about faculty and other architects guiding students in their work [00:03:22] Schwartz discusses how the students can be catalyst for professional services by being a source of enthusiastic and creative ideas [00:04:39] Schwartz talks about the student body of the School of Architecture and Environmental Design [00:05:44] Schwartz talks about the response of city government to the work done by students [00:06:50] Interviewer starts to wrap up interview
[00:00:00] Introduction of the interview series about non-athletic programs on campus [00:00:36] Interviewer introduces Dr. Robert E. Kennedy, President of Cal Poly [00:00:46] Kennedy decides to talk about today and his prior experience at Pomona and the Kellogg-Voorhis campus, instead of the reorganization of the school [00:01:25] Kennedy talks about rivalry between the two Cal Poly schools, San Luis Obispo and Pomona [00:02:25] Kennedy discusses not having sports between the two campuses to avoid splitting up the student body's common flow of good will [00:03:14] Kennedy talks about the two Cal Poly's working on the Rose Float for the parade in Pasadena [00:04:46] Kennedy talks about the success the students have had with past parade floats [00:05:00] Interviewer lets listeners know that the Turn the Roses Float Committee student fundraiser is being extended for another week [00:05:53] Kennedy says he is confident in the Mustangs football team to win the game [00:06:08] Kennedy thanks all of the people who have supported the athletic and float teams [00:06:48] Toyota ad begins [00:07:47] Game announcer recaps game score
[00:00:10] Interviewer introduces Physical Education major, John Mershon [00:00:37] Mershon talks about the program to help handicapped children learn to swim [00:01:30] Mershon discusses some of the problems and success he has had with the children so far [00:02:26] Mershon describes how the swimming project began as a senior project [00:03:06] Mershon talks about the success that the children have had this quarter [00:03:44] Mershon talks about the practical experience that students receive from participating in this program [00:04:54] Mershon talks about how he got involved in the program, at first required for class and then voluntarily [00:05:28] Interviewer begins to close interview
[00:00:00] Interviewer introduces topic of professional education, the best example at Cal Poly being the Physical Education Workshops [00:00:34] Interviewer introduces Robert Mott, head of Cal Poly's Men's Physical Education Department [00:01:00] Mott talks about the people attending the workshops for physical education, who they are and where are they from [00:01:25] Mott talks about the goal of the workshops [00:02:17] Mott talks about the number of instructors on campus for these events [00:02:29] Mott talks about the various sponsoring groups of these workshops [00:02:55] Mott discusses how professional educators view the program [00:03:45] Mott talks about some of the famous professional coaches and instructors who helped to develop and lead activities [00:05:43] Interviewer begins to wrap up interview
[00:23] Interviewer introduces Leonard Chapman, chairman of the Agricultural Student Council [00:44] Chapman describes the role of the student council on campus [01:01] Chapman describes how the council is organized and comprised of students [01:48] Chapman lists a number of major events put on by the Ag. Student Council [02:39] Chapman talks about the school tours and how they arrange tours for groups such as elementary school children and boy scouts and girl scouts [03:24] Chapman talks about how gratifying it is to work with the children can be [04:01] Chapman talks about upcoming basketball tournament [04:49] Chapman discusses the recruitment activities done by the council around the region and state [05:52] Interviewer begins to wrap up interview
[00:00:05] McCaleb introduces Dan Lawson, Associate Dean for Student Activities [00:00:24] Lawson describes some of the new programming possibilities with available with the new College Union building (later called the University Union) [00:00:43] Lawson describes the potential uses for the new conference room section of the building [00:01:44] Lawson talks about the new creative arts center that students will be able to work on hobbies in [00:02:28] Lawson talks about the new multipurpose room being used for lectures, films, concerts, and speakers [00:02:53] Lawson talks about the importance of being able to plan events when wanted instead of when the facilities are not being used for academic or athletic purposes [00:03:17] Lawson talks about the new games area [00:04:01] Lawson talks about the fine art to be displayed in the large lounge [00:04:53] McCaleb wraps up the interview
[00:00:07] Introduction of Cal Poly President Robert E. Kennedy [00:00:27] Kennedy addresses the audience and those who worked to open the building [00:01:38] Kennedy thanks former Cal Poly President Julian McPhee's foresight on the idea of a college union by beginning a fund from sales from the bookstore [00:03:20] Kennedy talks about how McPhee refused to spend the fund on other, more immediate projects [00:04:48] Kennedy tells the story of faith of 3 nuns who ran out of gasoline on the highway [00:06:58] Kennedy discusses how the campus has already had a College Union 'in a sense' [00:09:10] Kennedy says the key to the College Union is campus unity [00:11:45] Kennedy thanks members of the audience responsible for helping create the college union [00:13:54] Kennedy highlights that Julian McPhee did not use any state funds to finance the union [00:14:30] Kennedy talks about McPhee's faith in work and balance with play [00:16:50] Kennedy honors McPhee's philosophy of life of servitude [00:19:10] Benediction prayer [00:20:20] Conclusion of the formal ceremony
[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