1962 Flashcards
Which of the following statements best expresses Ginsberg’s point when he said, “I think the expression of sexual matters is directly involved in politics”?
He was referring to the government’s attempts to ban certain sexual behaviors and in other ways regulate sexual behavior
What is the best explanation for why IU would have a rule that freshmen couldn’t have cars?
because freshmen wouldn’t have needed cars, since they all lived on campus
Given when we know about Herman B Wells’s vision of the campus, why were the sports buildings placed further from the center of campus?
because the university wanted to send a signal that academics are closer to the heart of the university than sports are
What best reflects what is changing since 1820 in how the university perceives its role regarding students and their needs?
the university used to concern itself with students’ moral development, but now it is more involved with practical concerns such as housing and finances
How did the student body change between 1825 and 1962?
there were many more students in 1962 than in 1825 & there were women students in 1962, and there weren’t any in 1825 & the student body was more diverse in 1962 than it was in 1825
How has the student body changed since 1920?
there were more students in 1962 than in 1920
What school was established during Herman B Wells’ tenure as president?
the School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
What was the new development in the faculty during this time?
members of minority groups were hired as faculty for the first time
Which statement best describes the significance of the fact that IU is a “residential campus” as opposed to campuses such as IUPUI where a significant portion of students commute daily?
residential campuses need to concern themselves with nonacademic aspects of their students’ lives more than commuter campuses do
Why were some students during this period housed in Quonset huts, trailers, and temporary buildings?
because there wasn’t enough dormitory space for all the students
Which statement best describes President Wells’ views on green spaces on campus?
he thought that green spaces should be preserved because they’re an essential part of a university education
Why did many parents and some Indiana legislators criticize IU for allowing Allen Ginsberg to read his poetry on campus?
because they thought the talk was obscene and were concerned that students would get the wrong message about acceptable behavior and lifestyles
What buildings were built during the 1960s?
the Main Library, the School of Business, Psychology, and Geology
What does it mean for a university to award an honorary degree?
With an honorary degree, a university recognizes especially meritorious accomplishments in a particular academic field, or contributions to society or to the university
