Law Practice,
Judges and Judiciary
Nov. 7, 2019
Remembering S.I. Hayakawa
The late Honorable S.I. Hayakawa is among the curious characters of California’s recent past. Born in Canada to parents from Japan, he became famous as president of San Francisco State University, which he parlayed into a single term as United States senator.
Frank H. Wu
President Designate
Queens College
Frank is William L. Prosser Distinguished professor at UC Hastings College of the Law.
The late Honorable S.I. Hayakawa is among the curious characters of California's recent past. Born in Canada to parents from Japan, he became famous as president of San Francisco State University, which he parlayed into a single term as United States senator. Best known for his hostility to student protesters, he enjoyed the favor of then-governor Ronald Reagan, but his self-described "unpredictability" lost him the conservative support he needed to continue in nation...
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