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.
The future mission of the university discussed by Prof. John Meisel (Chairman) and panelists. Side One: side 2 - continuation of discussion started on sr861. Other topics discussed include structural unemployment and increased leisure time - how should universities deal with it. What changes should be made at universities. comment on discussions by chairman and panel re actions. Side Two: side 4 - blank.
Mr. Shales (M.A. 1913, B. Paed 1918) at age 102 remembers his time at Queen's and his experiences as a high school teacher. Side One: interview. Side Two: continued.
Item is a recording of a talk given on the history of the School of Mining and Geology at Queen's University. The talk concludes at 00:30:50, and the remainder of the recording on Side 1 is comprised of two music recordings. Side 2 contains a recording of a lecture about Alaskan islands and sea ice.
Item is a recording of a talk by Dennis Timbrell, Health Minister for Ontario, on the future of medicine, as well as the opening of the Medical Centre and other recordings.
