This post features a speech by Edward Teller, the recipient of the 1957 Joseph Priestley Award. The award is given out every academic year in recognition of a person's contribution to the scientific world. Dr. Teller received the award for his work in nuclear physics.
This post features a speech by Dr. Linus C. Pauling, the recipient of the 1969 Joseph Priestley Award. The award is given out every academic year in recognition of a person's contribution to the scientific world. Dr. Pauling won the award for his work in chemical bonding.
This is a clip from Ralph Nader's address at Dickinson College's Public Affairs Symposium on February 7, 1971. In this clip, Nader talks about the importance of the computer in regards to its impact on peoples' lives and the collection of information.
In this clip from the start of the 1983 Commencement address, Sir Richard Attenborough makes several jokes and refers to his recent film Gandhi. Attenborough, a British actor and director, also receives an honorary degree during Commencement on May 22, 1983.
American painter Leon Golub receives the Arts Award on March 3, 1992 in recognition of his paintings that explore state-sponsored violence. This short clip is from the start of Golub's address.
In this clip from the 1992 Glover Memorial Lecture, Dr. Peter Brancazio describes the issues with trying to play sports on the moon. Dr. Brancazio, a physics professor at Brooklyn College, receives the Glover Award on November 11, 1992 in recognition of his work in the physics of sports.
This post features a clip of a speech by Edward O. Wilson, the recipient of the 2000 Joseph Priestley Award. Dickinson College presents this award every academic year in recognition of an individual's contribution to the scientific world. Dr. Wilson won the award for his work in conservation...
