Convocation address by Jean Goodwill, President of Indian and Inuit Nurses of Canada. Recorded at Queen's University, Kingston, Ont., May 24, 1986. Side One: Jean Goodwill recollects some of the difficulties she experienced growing up as a Cree living in poverty in Saskatchewan and of the prejudice she has faced. She notes that support of family and friends. Finally, she urges the graduates to accept fellow human beings readily, and to work together to alleviate social and political programs. Side Two: blank.
Various speakers talk about Norman M. Rogers, retiring Chairman of the Queen's University Board of Trustees. Side One: (Chairman) unidentified man - introduces Rogers' family. Wilda Parkinson makes presentation to Norman's wife, Joan. Short speech by Joan Rogers. Remarks by Chancellor Agnes Benedickson. Principal Dr. David C. Smith speaks. Dr. Ronald L. Watts speaks. Chairman (Dr. Walter Light?) speaks - presents an Inuit sculpture of owls and a Queen's Chair. Remarks by Norman Rogers. Side Two: blank.
Installation ceremony for Principal Smith at Queen's University, Grant Hall on Oct. 26, 1984. Side One: side 2 Continuation of Principal Smith's address begun on sr852. Keith Norton (Ont. Minister of Heatlh) offers greetings from the Province of Ontario. Dr. Andrew McKai (President of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada) brings greetings from that body. Senate presents Honourary Degrees to Jill Kerr Conway, William Henry McNeil, Henry Rasanski, Eric Wolfgang Jolt and .... Side Two: side 4 - blank.
Theme: The educational function of the university, an international perspective. Side One: side 2 - continuation of Address by Principal Johnston begun on sr855. Professor Abrahams presents his comments on Dr. Rasasoski's paper. Dr. Rasasoski comments. Further comments by discussants. Side Two: side 4 - blank.
Banquet proceedings. Side One: Music. Greetings from Mayor Helen Cooper. Toast to University by Alice Korriche. Chancellor Agnes Benedickson replies to the toast. Donna Watts thanks Chancellor. Minutes from AGM read. Accepted. Treasurer's report read and adopted. Talk about Faculty Club activities. Nominating committee report. Incoming president - new executive. Mrs. Deutsch speaks to anniversary committee. Side Two: side 3 - continuation of banquet proceedings from sr1031, Sheri Vass continues to present the fashion show/history from 1939-1989. Thanks to organizers. Charter members introduced; other members - leading women discussed.
Unveiling of bust of John "Blimey" Austin. Speeches by various people including Principal Watts. Side One: Unveiling ceremony and speeches. Side Two: blank.
Recording of the conference of a Doctor of Laws degree on US President Franklin Delano Roosevelt by Queen's University. Recorded through the CBC Special Events Department for WOR of Newark, NJ. Copied from SR 2024.
