Words from the Past, Wisdom for the Future: Honoring the 60th Anniversary of Mario Savio’s “Bodies Upon the Gears” Speech
Monday, December 2, 2024, 12-1
Mario Savio Speakers’ Corner, Northwest Corner of Stevenson Quad
(in case of rain, the event will be held in Stevenson 1202)
Mario Savio, best known as one of the leaders of the Free Speech Movement, was also a beloved professor at Sonoma State until his untimely passing in 1996. His most well-known and influential speech, which marked one of the high points of the Free Speech Movement, was given on December 2, 1964, on the steps of Sproul Plaza at UC Berkeley. His thinking continues to resonate and inspire in the present day as we engage with many of the issues he addressed throughout his life.
Please join us on this 60th anniversary of the “Bodies Upon the Gears” speech to learn about his work and consider its relevance to issues of the current time.
Documentary Screening: “Berkeley in the Sixties”
Monday, December 2, 2024, 7-10 pm
Stevenson 1300
Many current issues, from campus free speech to academic freedom and the right to protest, are deeply connected with the student movements of the sixties. This award-winning documentary tells the story of the origins and legacy of these movements and invites us to reflect on our ongoing social justice efforts. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session.
