Building Bethe Hall: Randy Durand, Paul Fishbane, David Pines, & Mike Simmons | Legacy Conversations

Описание: Take a trip back to the 1970s and discover the remarkable grassroots effort behind the creation of Bethe Hall at the Aspen Center for Physics. Told through firsthand recollections, this video captures how a small group of dedicated physicists, administrators, and volunteers came together—armed with folding tables, stamps, and sheer determination—to solve a growing space crunch and build a new academic home. Featuring Randy Durand, Paul Fishbane, David Pines, and Mike Simmons.

From creative fundraising and architectural hurdles to last-minute sewer crises, this behind-the-scenes story is a powerful example of what can happen when a passionate community rallies around science, collaboration, and big ideas. Hear about unlikely donors, visionary leadership, and a whole lot of hands-on problem-solving that brought Bethe Hall to life.

Whether you're a science lover, a history buff, or just curious how institutions come to be, this story has something for you.

This video was recorded as part of the Oral History Project by Bernice Durand on August 7, 2005.

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