“Fairchild@50” - Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Fairchild Semiconductor
October 4 through 6, 2007
To mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of Fairchild, a series of events will be held at Stanford University and at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California
WHEN
Thursday October 4, 2007 - Founders Panel
The Founding and Significance of Fairchild Semiconductor
Julius Blank, Jay Last, Gordon Moore, and Arthur Rock -- three Fairchild Semiconductor founders and the venture capitalist who backed them -- discuss the firm's early years and its significance in a panel discussion moderated by Leslie Berlin of the Silicon Valley Archives at Stanford University. Stanford University President John Hennessy will introduce the panel.
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6:00pm to 7:30pm |
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Cubberley Auditorium, School of Education, Stanford University, 485 Lasuen Mall.
DIRECTIONS: Cubberley Auditorium is located just off the main Quad, in the School of Education, next to the clock tower at the intersection Escondido Mall and Lasuen Mall. For a map showing the location of the School of Education, please follow this link: http://www.stanford.edu/dept/korean/cubberley.htm
Parking in all lots is free after 4 p.m.
Free and open to the public
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Friday October 5, 2007 - Afternoon Panel Sessions
Presentations, discussions, exhibits, and storytelling sessions celebrating the people, products, events and highlights of the company.
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1:00 to 5:30 p.m. |
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Computer History Museum – advance reservations required |
Friday October 5, 2007 - Evening - The Legacy of Fairchild
Wilf Corrigan, Gordon Moore, and Jerry Sanders will explore the impact of Fairchild on Silicon Valley and the world in a panel discussion moderated by Floyd Kvamme.
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6:00 p.m. Reception
7:00 p.m. Discussion |
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Computer History Museum – advance reservations required |
Saturday October 6, 2007 - Evening - Gala Reunion Celebration
A reunion celebration and birthday gala for Fairchild alumni and their guests
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Evening - 7:00 p.m. |
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Computer History Museum – advance reservations required |