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A press release from Jean-Claude DeBremaeker, professor of Geology, announcing that certain members of the faculty were considering seeking a court injunction against the Board of Trustees for their actions in the Masterson appointment.

A letter to Rice faculty announcing the oral history project to document the Masterson crisis. The project members request that faculty members donate source materials from the crisis and volunteer to be interviewed about it.

A copy of the resolution written and signed by faculty members to oppose the method through which Masterson was selected as president and request that the Board reconsider their decision. The resolution and list of names was read at the faculty-wide…

A Baker College newsletter recapping the events of the Masterson presidential crisis from 4 p.m. February 21 to the the present time.

A statement drafted by faculty members affirming the principles of the Rice Community, specifically on decision making, responsibility, conflict and change, and due process.

A statement by SA president Warren Skaaren expressing disapproval of the Board of Trustees failure to consult the students and faculty about the Masterson selection.

A copy of the resolution passed by the Rice student body at the teach-in in the gymnasium on Saturday, February 22. The resolution supported the faculty petition of the Masterson appointment and requested that the Board reconsider his selection.

A handwritten summary of the events of the Masterson controversy by Buford Alexander, president-elect of Will Rice College.

Notes from a Will Rice College leader about a planned informational meeting about the ongoing Masterson crisis, and listing college associates that have been contacted.

Notes from a Will Rice College student leader about various updates during the Masterson crisis, including upcoming meetings and requests for volunteers at the Thresher office.