Word: departmental
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Six Harvard and Radcliffe Fine Arts concentrators, calling themselves a "committee representing interested students," last night issued a statement urging reconsideration of the non-reappointment of Robin D. Feild '30, assistant professor of Fine Arts, and demanding "clarification for the undergraduates" of the department's policy.
"Spontaneous student concern was manifested when it was learned that Robin Feild had not been reappointed. Students recognized this as a vital issue immediately concerning them, which necessitates action. The students hope that the Fine Arts Department will continue to allow a diversified approach to the study of Fine Arts...
"Mr. Feild is invaluable to the department because he fulfills student needs--he makes them think and like it. He integrates the historical information with modern problems through his courses and tutorial. Fine Arts 2D develops the sensibilities through a practical application in materials which heightens appreciation and understanding of...
The Fine Arts Department seems to have irrevocably decided that it does not want men with Professor Robin Feild's approach to the teaching of art. In spite of the impression which has been given that it would rather cut its own arm off than lose him if it were...
Some excuse can be made for the Fine Arts Department action in dismissing Feild in that it must use the University's tenure system. But Feild was unique in his attitude toward the subject which he taught, which is shown by his great popularity, and the "progressive" courses he gave...