W. V. O Quine Memorial Dedication Oberline College, June 25, 2008

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The Ohio Historical Society Marker project was spearheaded by Youngstown State University Student Chad Miller as part of his senior capstone project in philosophy. Chad devoted many months to completing the detailed application to the Ohio Historical Society in order to gain their approval for the marker.

In addition to Chad Miller, many faculty, staff, and students at YSU have been enthusiastic supporters. Members of the Philosophy and Religious Studies Department contributed funds for the casting of the marker, and the YSU Quine Tones have devoted hours of rehearsal time. The Media and Academic Computing Department prepared the photo display. Ron Cole, YSU Manager of News and Information, directed publicity. Mary Dillingham, our department administrator, and Hannah Detec, our student assistant, have handled an enourmous range of difficulties and details with astounding efficiency.

The Ohio Historical Society was wonderfully helpful at every stage of the process, and also made a substantial contribution toward the cost of the marker; special thanks to J. D. Britton and Bonnie Such of the Society. Thanks also to Patricia Murphy and the Oberlin Heritage Center for their support.

Welcome and Introduction: Introduction of the dedication ceremony by Albert MacKay
Origins of the Quine Historical Marker: Former YSU Undergraduate and current graduate student Chad Miller spearheaded the effort to have a Ohio Historical Marker dedicated in Quine’s honor.
Honoring Quine: State Senator Sue Morano
On Quine's Philosophy: William Goldfard of Harvard University speaks (in a manner Quine personally approved of) about Quines philosophy.
Quine Speaks for Himself: Tom Ricketts of the University of Pittsburgh discusses Quine through Quine’s own words