Queen's University Address, Convocation Aug. 18, 1938
Ceremonies attending on the granting of an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree and the President's Address. Side One: President Roosevelt's address. Side Two: 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.
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.
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 mission of the university discussed. Side One: side 2 - continuation of remarks by Dr. James McConnicha started on sr857. Prof. Scott Laurnen speaks - comments on the role of the university. Prof. McNeil replies to commentators. Speakers thanked by chairman. Side Two: side 4 - 11:00 a.m. continuation of comments by Dr. Wynn-Edwards. Prof. Lipsey comments. Response by Prof. Voit. Response by Prof. Wynn-Edwards and Prof. Lipsey. Dr Voit sums up. session closed.
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.
The mission of the university discussed by Margaret Atwood, Joan Murray and Fred Uringer. Side One: side 1 - Margaret ATwood introduced. Margaret Atwood addresses symposium. Discussant Joan Murray speaks. Side Two: side 3 - blank.
The mission of the university discussed by Margaret Atwood, Joan Murray and Fred Uringer. Side One: side 2 - Finish of comments by Joan Murray started on sr859. Finish of comments by Joan Murray started on sr859. Comments by Fred Uringer. Panel discussion. Margaret Atwood responds. Discussion with Atwood, Murray and Uringer. discussion closed. Side Two: side 4 - blank.
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