1 p. An editorial article from the student activist newsletter, REACT, regarding a ruling by the Erb Memorial Student Union Board to limit the number of political tables permitted on the terrace outside the "Fishbowl" (E.M.U. cafeteria)., Document from the University of Oregon Office of the President.
2 p. A typed letter to University of Oregon President Robert D. Clark from 6 faculty members serving on the Student Conduct Comittee. The letter, dated March 2, 1970, responds to the policies and procedures set in place by the Student Conduct Code to deal with disruptions, violence, and student unrest. This letter explains that the Student Conduct Code was not written with the intention of providing disciplinary solutions to such episodes of unrest or violence. The letter outlines the potential need for use of police and civil authorities in times of unrest and urges the University adminsitration to take 'preventive measures' in order to avoid further escalation of violence, unrest, and disruption on campus., Document from the University of Oregon Office of the President.
1 p. A typed, photcopied statement with additional hand-written notes from 'Students and Faculty of Business Adminstration for GETTING OUT NOW' a student-faculty coalition from the University of Oregon College of Business Adminstration. This 'statement of purpose' calls for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Indochina and outlines short-term and long-term goals for encouraging anti-war activism within the business community., Document from the University of Oregon Office of the President.
2 p. A typed news release providing details on a protest against ROTC recruiting on campus, which occured on January 6, 1970. The incident was attributed to 3-5 members of a women's militia who threw a bag of blood on officers at a recruiting table along with protest literature., Document from the University of Oregon Office of the President.
2 p. A typewritten news release on University on Oregon News Bureau letterhead sumarizing a unified statement made by leaders of several programs for minorities and economically disadvantaged students in opposition to a student strike., Document from the University of Oregon Office of the President.
1 p. A photocopied document with printing over the top of text block and some hand lettering at the top and bottom margins. This flyer was produced by the Eugene, Oregon community organization 'Citizens for Law and Decency' in response to the anti-war activism and draft resistance of students at the University of Oregon in April of 1970. The flyer was received by the campus News Bureau on 4/24/1970. It threatens to try and violently punish 'nonregistered activists' who are convicted in a people's court., Document from the University of Oregon Office of the President.
2 p. A typed document on University of Oregon News Bureau letterhead. This news release discusses the issue class attendance for the remainder of the 1970 spring term. The news release highlights comments by President Robert D. Clark who forcasted that the majority of students at the University of Oregon would finish the term as planned. Clark also outlined academic accomodations for students who had become involved in alternative education projects that were developed in a two day closure of the University of Oregon immediately following the Kent State shooting of May 4, 1970., Document from the University of Oregon Office of the President.
3 p. Transcript of a talk given my Presiedent Robert D. Clark to the University of Oregon Faculty-Student Coalition May 13, 1970 regarding his personal thoughts and opinions on the Vietnam War., Document from the University of Oregon Office of the President.
4 p. A typed document detailing the policies and procedures enacted by the University of Oregon in December of 1969 in response to escalating student activism and unrest. The general procedures outline the University's response to a variety of situations such as non-violent or violent demonstrations and demonstrations. The plan delineates a series of response tactics to resolve conflict that minimize the use of outside law enforcement officials., Document from the University of Oregon Office of the President.
1 p. A type-written and hand-corrected document describing a student meeting, in which a vote was taken deciding to strike against 'business as usual' at the University of Oregon. The document includes a brief description of the meeting and a statement by ASUO president, Ron Eachus, in response to a statement made by University President, Robert D. Clark., Document from the University of Oregon Office of the President.