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Dean Theimann cites two reasons for the refusal, and this is the first time I have heard either of them. He says "the immediate concern was that our space was inadequate to accommodate this event: Ms. Murray had spoken of an audience of 150 (or perhaps more), and the seating capacity of our lecture hall is 144." This in fact had never been brought up during the month or so we were booked to hold our event at the School. If I had known it was seen as a problem, I would have gladly put a ceiling stipulated...
...second reason concerns building renovations on the weekend of the conference: "On the basis of these logistical concerns, Associate Dean Cross called Ms. Murray the next day to inform her that we would be able to approve her request." Associate Dean Timothy Cross never brought up renovations during his call. "Harvard's reputation" appeared to be the sole reason for the rejection; "logistical concerns" were not even mentioned. When I inquired whether there was any other place in the University where the conference might be held, I received a monosyllabic response...
...balance it seems that the cause of free speech has been served by the controversy. The debate in The Crimson and the audience of more than 400 who attended the conference demonstrate the interest in discussing the issues significantly outweighs the interest in suppressing them. Dr. Nancy Uhlar Murray '67 Conference Organizer
...basis of these logistical concerns, Associate Dean Cross called Ms. Murray the next day to inform her that we would be unable to approve her request. Issues regarding the potential controversy of the conference, additional security requirements, and institutional sponsorship were not factors in the decision. Our response was based solely on the suitability and availability of our facilities on that date. Ronald F. Thiemann Dean. Harvard Divinity School
...immediate concern was that our space was inadequate to accommodate this event: Ms. Murray had spoken of an audience of 150 (or perhaps more), and the seating capacity of our lecture hall is 144. We are completing a major building project at the School, one which requires an electrical shutdown throughout Andover Hall. Only three holiday weekends have been available for us to accomplish this work (Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, and Thanksgiving), and the conference date of November 11 conflicted with one of a very few possible times for us to complete this essential job. In fact, a complete shutdown...