Bert Garskof Returns to Michigan State (Pt. 1)

Bert Garskof was an Assistant Professor in the Michigan State University (MSU) Psychology Department during the 1968-1969 school year. He was also the MSU-SDS faculty advisor. He was nominated by his department for Teacher of the Year. In the spring of 1969, the MSU Administration forced Bert out of his assigned classes and put him on "full time research." When news of the action spread, the students embarked on a campaign to re-instate him to his former status. Bert was forced out of the job, regardless. November 20, 2007 he returned to the MSU campus to address the MSU-SDS Reunion and Re-Convergence.

Bernardine Dohrn: When Hope & History Rhyme

Bernardine Dohrn is a former leader of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) and the Weather Underground. She is curently an Associate Professor of Law at Northwestern University School of Law and the Director of Northwestern's Children and Family Justice Center. The event took place November 30, 2007, at Michigan State University as part of the MSU-SDS Reunion and Campus Re-Convergence honoring Bert Garskof. Dohrn's speech was titled, "When Hope & History Rhyme: Changing Ourselves, Changing Our World."

Bill Ayers: Movement Building in Troubled Times

Bill Ayers is a former leader of the Students for a Deomcratic Society (SDS) and the Weather Underground. He is currently a professor of Education and a Senior University Scholar at the University of Illinois. Ayers's speech was titled "Trudge Toward Freedom: Movement Building in Troubled Times." The event took place November 30, 2007, at Michigan State University as part of the MSU-SDS Reunion and Campus Re-Convergence honoring Bert Garskof.

Alan Habor's Speech at the MSU SDS Reunion & Re-Convergence

Alan Habor was the first SDS president in 1960. He currently lives in the Ann Arbor area and remains active in the Michigan peace community. I've worked with Alan on the Michigan Peace Network in the past. The event took place November 30, 2007, at Michigan State University as part of the MSU-SDS Reunion and Campus Re-Convergence honoring Bert Garskof. Here is Alan's speech titled "A Winning Plan":

Quick Post: SDS Reunion Photos

This is a quick post to provide a link to some of my photos from the Michigan State University SDS reunion Friday night at Kedzie Hall. I will add more photos and captions tomorrow, along with a more detailed report on what turned out to be a very busy and fascinating day in East Lansing, Michigan.

-- RTR

Link to photos:
http://www.flickr.com/gp/9042461@N06/7HE9NC