Monuments and Memorial Sites: Burns Tower

John Stanton Newspaper Photograph

This photograph shows John Stanton right after his election to PSA (Pacific Student Association) as vice president. He was the head of the Black…

Clifford Hand Letter to Jack Bevan December 1969

Through the fall, students continued to demand changes to improve the conditions for students of color on the Stockton campus. Vice President Clifford…

Clifford Hand Letter to Robert Burns December 1969

In the fall, students asked for a "Third World House" to house the students of color who were coming to UOP. Clifford Hand considers the merits of the…

Black Student Union (BSU) Demands

Through the fall, students continued to demand changes to University of the Pacific's racial climate. These letters and statements, sent to academic…

Decisions Pertaining to BSU Demands 1969

The Executive Policy Committee's report describes the tense racial climate and the administration's response to student protests.

Academic Council Meeting Minutes 1969

The minutes of an emergency meeting of the Executive Policy Committee the evening of the student demonstrations describe President Burns's discussion…

Graffiti Accusing Racism

The accusation that "OUP" is "racist to the core" appeared on the L.U.V. (Let Us Vote) headquarters on the Stockton campus next to articles…

Student Newspaper Satire: Protest at Burns Tower

The first student newspaper to be printed after the Black Student Union protest at Burns Tower featured satirical articles about "winos" protesting at…

Pacific Review Article on Community Involvement Program Launch

The university launched the Community Involvement Program (CIP) and several other programs in response to student protests in 1969. The alumni…

BSU Presents Demands at Sorority Houses

Following the spring 1969 demonstrations, the Black Student Union continued to raise awareness about the need for equity and inclusion at UOP.