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Convocation address by Dr. Homer Thompson, Archaeologist and Professor, Princeton University. Recorded at Queen's University, Kingston, Ont., May 31, 1986. Side One: Dr. Homer Thompson discusses his work, which involves recovering ancient Athens, and writing a related manuscript. He discusses some of the findings of this research, in particular the Articles of or places visited by Great Men, including famous Greek Philosophers. B.A. Hons. Degrees of Arts and Scince awarded. Side Two: Blank. Print through only.

Convocation Address by Dr. Walter Kohn, a Physicist from Santa Barbara, California. Recorded at Queen's University, Kingston, Ont., 1986. Side One: Dr. Kohn indicates that scientists are an example of a global community since science deals with the search for universal truths, and has affected the quality of life for people worldwide. He speaks of the perils associated with science as well, and urges graduates to strive to transform the world into a global family in order to overcome these perils. Side Two: blank. print through only.

Various speakers talk about Norman M. Rogers, retiring chairman of the Queen's University Board of Trustees. Side One: Continuation of tape sr711. Continuation of remarks by Norman Rogers. Meeting adjourned. 1/4 of tape side used; other 3/4 blank. Side Two: blank.

Psychologist and Professor Anatole Rapaport discusses his views on why we can con ceptualize war without the element of hatred in modern times. Side One: The institution of war has survived despite the repulsion of it which emerged after the two world wars. He argues that with the development of nuclear weapons and what he terms the intellectualization of war, war is possible without hatred, bravery of fierceness, and that Americans and Societs involved in defense systems are actually allies who cause each other to prosper and grow. Side Two: Finish of address. Question and answer period with the audience.

Formal opening of Abramsky Hall. Side One: The speakers at the opening ceremony are: Chancellor Rt. Hon Roland Michener, Dean of Medicine Dr. Wall, Head of Physiology Department Dr. J.D. Hatcher, Mr. Abramsky and University Chaplan Rev. A.M. Laverty. Uses about 1/2 of side; other 1/2 is blank. Side Two: blank.

Various speakers speak on behalf of Herbert J. Hamilton. Side One: side 1 - Head table people introduced. Sylva Mackay speaks. Russell Kennedy speaks. Dr. Ronald L. Watts speaks. Reading of telegrams. David Rigsby speaks. Mrs. Mabel Fells speaks. Side Two: side 3 - continuation of speech by Herbert Hamilton (started on sr740) - fades in and out - very difficult to hear.

Installation ceremony for Principal Smith at Queen's University, Grant Hall on Oct. 26, 1984. Side One: Music, Prayer, Chancellor Benedickson speaks. Dr. David Smith is installed as Principal and Vice Chancellor of Queen's University. Prof. H.M. Edwards, John Lougheed and Diane Wrenwick invest Smith with the robes of office. music. Principal Smith Addresses convocation. Side Two: (side 4) - blank.

Theme. The educational function of the university, an international perspective. Side One: Topic addressed by Dr. Henry Rasasoski, Lewis P. and Linda L. Gieser, University Professor at Harvard University, Principal David Johnston of McGill University and Professor Vivian Abrahams of Queen's University. Address by Prof. Rasasoski. Principal Johnston begins discussion. Side Two: side 3 - blank.

The mission of the university discussed. Side One: side 1 - Professor William McNeil and Professor James McConnicha are introduced. Prof. William Macneil reads his paper "Universities and the History of Ideas". Dr. McConnicha makes remarks on the paper. Side Two: side 3 - 11:00 a.m. 2nd session. Duncan Sinclair introduces speakers. Prof. Eric Voit speaks on topic "The University and Research issues" Dr. Winn-Edwards makes comments on Prof. Voit's speech.

The future mission of the university discussed by Prof. John Meisel (chairman) and Panelists. Side One: side 1 - Chairman, Prof. John Meisel posses questions for the panel to discuss. Panel consists of Dr. Rososki; Jill Conway, Prof. MacNeil, Margaret Atwood, Dr. Voit, etc. discuss the nuclear issue, traditional organization of knowledge vs. new technologies and should we distinguish between universities and how would Queen's be affected. Side Two: side 3 - continuation of reactions by Panel members started on side 2, sr862. Panel and symposium closed by the chairman.