John W. Oswald, “Address of Dr. John W. Oswald” (July 8, 1970)
Follows after the May 4,1970 Kent State shooting and is a peaceful transfer of power from PSU president Walker to president Oswald.
Pennsylvania State University Department of Public Information, “Woodside Commission Hearings” (June 22, 1970)
After a series of student protests in 1970, Penn State students were arrested and faced a conduct hearing, which resulted in questionable sanctions ranging from a letter home to expulsion.
Ron Scott, “Speech on the Black Panthers, Kent State, and Campus Climate” (May 6, 1970)
In the aftermath of the Kent State shootings and amid threats to execute Bobby Seale, Black Student Union leader Ron Scott speaks at a rally of PSU students.
Pennsylvania State University Department of Public Information, “Statement by Penn State President Eric A. Walker” (April 21, 1970)
Following student unrest and damage to campus, Penn State University’s President Eric Walker issued his public response.
Steering Committee to Reform the University, “Nine Demands to Dr. Walker” (February 17, 1969)
Amid a culture of uproar in 1969, patterns of violent protests on Penn State’s broke out regarding ROTC involvement, the muting of minority voices, and gender inequalities. In their 1969 letter to Dr. Eric Walker, the Steering Committee to Reform the University expressed nine demands to be met by the leadership of Penn State University. Dr. Eric Walker replied in an in loco parentis tone to parents and students alike.