A Call to Leave the Building

Rudenstine's intention to reopen the living wage issue garnered vocal support from the House Masters this weekend.

In Friday's letter, Maters referred to a "meeting" between Rudenstine and the students who have now spent more than 250 hours in Mass. Hall.

Friday was the first time Rudenstine had addressed the students directly since the occupation of the building began. But McKean says the Friday morning visit was more of a "prepared address" than a "meeting."

McKean said students were only given a few seconds notice by visiting House Masters before Rudenstine entered Mass. Hall, and that Rudenstine left no time for discussion.

He said Rudenstine's address was merely "an amplified version of the ad he took out in The Crimson."

As Rudenstine quickly left the building, McKean called after the University President to try to set up a meeting. McKean said he hopes to be able to have a dialogue with Rudenstine in the next few days..

--Staff Writer Daniela J. Lamas can be reached at lamas@fas.harvard.edu