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John Kenneth Galbraith claims the present economic model has not changed in the last century. Offers own theory. Recorded at Queen's University, Kingston, Ont., Oct. 18, 1976. Side One: Side 1 of above address. Introduction by Principal R.L. Watts. Address by Galbraith. Side Two: blank some print through from side 1.

Claims the present economic model has not changed in the last century. offers own theory. Side One: continuation of lecture from sr420. Side Two: blank some print through from side 1.

Broadcast by CFRC and CFRC-FM on "Sunday Commentary". Side One: Prof. Galbraith answers questions by audience question period. Broadcast by CFRC & CFRC-FM on "Sunday Commentary". Side Two: blank - some print through from side 1.

Side One: R. Fuller, Philosopher and Engineering inventor, U.S.A., Philosophizes about the earth from a geographical point of view. Last 10 Minutes have print through from side 2 (difficult to hear speech). Side Two: R. Fuller finishes. Lecture started on side 1 (first 10 minutes) print through makes speech difficult to hear. Rest of tape print through only.

4 short interviews of Dr. W. Bennet Lewis for program energy forum. Side One: Interview #1 - 4:47. Interview #2 - 4:52. Interview #3 - 5:15. Interview #4 - 5:15. Side Two: blank.

Discussion on Nuclear Power by Dr. Beta, Dr. Anderson and Dr. W. Bennet Lewis. Side One: Hos Hal Walker discusses nuclear energy with Dr. Hans A. Beta (Winner of Nobel Price in Physics), Dr. John Wendal Anderson (Professor of Physics, Cornell University and Laboratory of Nuclear Studies, Ethica, N.Y.) and Dr. W. Bennet Lewis (Professor of Science, Queen's University). Hal Walker asks whether nuclear energy is the long term answer to the energy needs of the U.S.A. and Canada. Dr. Lewis answers for Canada. The possibilities and risks of nuclear power is discussed. Side Two: blank.

Address at Queen's University by Sean Conway (January 31, 1984) and Dr. Chandgashekhav (Feb. 7, 1984). Side One: Politician Sean Conway discusses the problems of underfunding to Universities by the Ontario Government, and the current government student assistanance program. He discusses the possibility of drastic restructuring of higher education and with the lack of accessibility of universities to those of lower incomes. Side Two: Former Minister of Health and Family Planning in India, Dr. Chandrashekhav, provides statistics to demonstrate the phenomenal growth of the world's population in the last couple of centuries relative to the preceeding 2 million years. He indicates that this growth is a serious problem since it is associated with poverty and starvation in some parts of the world. He describes various methods that have been used to control population growth in India, and why they have failed. He also describes China's population policy.

Proceeding from the assumption that Queen's is Good but not Great, Prof. William Nichols addresses the questions of why not and why can be done to move Queen's closer to greatness. Side One: Nichols portrays Queen's as a Hierarchical community that lends itself to a certain etiquette but constrains thought, risk taking and boldness which is necessary to archiving greatness. Side Two: greatness is a perceptual question, a state of mind. Queen's has a nice, safe environment but does not provide the stimulation to aspire to greatness. Last 1/4 of tape blank.

Excerpts of Famous People speaking. Side One: Robert C. Wallace (Oct. 19, 1951); William Archibald Mackintosh (January 1, 1956); James A. Corry (on his installation on Oct. 20, 1961); John James deutsch (on his installment in 1968); and an interview with Principal Ronald L. Watts (1984). Side Two: Jean Royce (1977) - Tape cuts off part way through Jean Royce and the rest of the side is blank.

John Robert Dacey, a scientist, writer and college administrator from Royal Military College. Recorded at Queen's University, Kingston, Ont., May 24, 1986. Side One: Dr. Dacey discusses the positive contributions of scientific technology, which has resulted in better life styles and longer life for people around the world. He also addresses the issue of the rising fear of technology, which he believes is the result of general isnorance about science, and irresponsible reporting by the media. He urges graduates to continue to reduce risk in technology, to prolong life and improve its quality, and also to enlighten the public. Jean C. Goodwill awarded honorary degree of Doctor of Laws (same as sr685 - incomplete. Side Two: blank - print through only.