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The Daily OrangeJohn Roberts discusses Constitution, founder's intentions during speech
More than 1,000 pack Hendricks Chapel for keynote address
By Melanie Hicken
Posted: 9/19/07, 5:15 PM EST Section: News
In the beginning of his speech, Roberts commented on the building's construction and design as well as why a new building was necessary.
"The schools facilities are expanding because the field of public communications itself has expanded dramatically since the first building opened in 1964," he said.
In his introduction, Dean Rubin also spoke of the changes Newhouse III will bring to campus.
"Each year at SU is quite different from previous years. Each new class of first year students and grad students changes the culture in subtle ways and brings its own challenges and rewards. Each faculty and staff member adds something to the mix…," he said. "A new building changes the culture too. We know what we hope Newhouse III will accomplish for campus, but until it has been open and operational for a couple of years, we won't really know if it has accomplished its goals."
Roberts commented on the building's key feature-the 45 words of the First Amendment's inscribed on the building's exterior. "The designers of Newhouse III recognized the constitutional foundation of America's free press," he said.
Roberts most forceful remarks were made outside of Hendricks.
During the dedication ceremony in front of Newhouse III, Roberts focused his attention to the many students now in the audience.
"The greatest threat to the rights you see spelled out in front of us is irresponsible use of them," he said. "My message to you is very simple: don't blow it."
"The schools facilities are expanding because the field of public communications itself has expanded dramatically since the first building opened in 1964," he said.
In his introduction, Dean Rubin also spoke of the changes Newhouse III will bring to campus.
"Each year at SU is quite different from previous years. Each new class of first year students and grad students changes the culture in subtle ways and brings its own challenges and rewards. Each faculty and staff member adds something to the mix…," he said. "A new building changes the culture too. We know what we hope Newhouse III will accomplish for campus, but until it has been open and operational for a couple of years, we won't really know if it has accomplished its goals."
Roberts commented on the building's key feature-the 45 words of the First Amendment's inscribed on the building's exterior. "The designers of Newhouse III recognized the constitutional foundation of America's free press," he said.
Roberts most forceful remarks were made outside of Hendricks.
During the dedication ceremony in front of Newhouse III, Roberts focused his attention to the many students now in the audience.
"The greatest threat to the rights you see spelled out in front of us is irresponsible use of them," he said. "My message to you is very simple: don't blow it."
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