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STUDENT LEGAL FORUM

President Darden pointed out that the Student Legal Forum had been bringing distinguished
speakers to the University throughout the year. These meetings are largely attended by students in
the Law School but are open to the public.

The chairman of the group had been to see President Darden concerning the appearance on this
program of Dr. Ralph Bunche. The President stated that he feels the best thing to do is to treat Dr.
Bunche as any other lecturer. He believes the Supreme Court decision opens such meetings to mixed groups
without segregation.

Mr. Gay stated that he did not think we should change the present policy for this lecture.
However, the Board might wish to establish some general policy for the future concerning the handling
of public lectures at the University. No formal resolution was adopted but it was the sense of the
Board that Mr. Gay's suggestion concerning this lecture should be followed.