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Editorials
Take Advantage of Alfred's Opportunities
FIAT LUX
AlfrecJ, N e w York Vol. 60, No. 20
May 11, 1973
Editorial Board
Editor-in-Chief (content)-Kathleen Homer Editor-in-Chief (production)-Cynthia Humphrey
Executive Editor-pave Gruder Arts Editor-Joe Meigs Features Editor-Robert Carlish
News Editor-Wendy Stewart Photography Editor-Stan Bucklin
Sports Editor-Fred George Advertising Manager-Diane Reynolds
Business Manager-Randy Brown Circulation Manager-Mike Burgdorf Faculty Advisor-Dr. Fran Hassencahl
Writers
Barry Nlsman JonScherer Mike Schwartz Tim Scott Wendy Stewart Tom Sweetland Terry Inlow
Photographers
Peter Kinney Ron flothman
Cartoonists
Terry Inlow
Production JacllnGitter Barb Gregory Phil St.Amand Wendy Stewart
Jay Witter AnnZeHger
Represented by
National Educational Advertising Services, Inc.
Second Class Postage paid at Alfred, New York Opinions expressed under bylines in this newspaper are not necessarily those of the Editorial Board.
Published weekly during the school year (August-May) except during vacation periods.
Thanks for Your Help
Since this is the last serious issue of the Fiat Lux this school year, I'd like to thank Ken &
George, the Campus Center custodians, for keeping the Fiat office from being buried beneath its own waste paper.
N.H.
Recently I met a student from Tampa who bitterly complained at the cost of his education.
As he was on the G.I. bill, the government picked up the tab: an exorbitant fee of $625 per semester. Isn't that just plain disgracefull? You can imagine the look on his face when I quietly described the bill my parents are confronted with twice a year. He thought they were crazy to pay that much. Maybe they are.
To complain about the cost of education is absurd. Not only is there nothing to be done to help the situation, but it will grow worse. It is safe to speculate that this year's freshmen will be billed approximately $4,500 for their senior year, at least. Alfred is expensive. Are you taking full advantage of what it costs?
The University is honest in its sales pitch:
Majoring in the Human Experience. Surely the academic opportunity here is good, but not quite Ivy-League. Cultural programs are offered, and yet we are far from being an Arts Center. Our athletic department is developing fine teams, but only our football team is nationally recognized, and we don't recruit. None of these areas at Alfred are worth $4,000 a year as separate entities, but put them all together and you have this "Human Experience." That is what we are paying for, and when utilized to its fullest, the cost becomes a little more reasonable.
What is it to take advantage of the Alfred Experience? (It really is some experience, isn't it!) Is it to concentrate on being human, to live and breathe and go to classes? For some I imagine it is. It seems to me, however, that if we aren't here for the fame and world-renoun of the
Say It If You A r e Concerned
After submitting an editorial in last weeks Fiat I felt elated. I spoke out about something which bothered ME, personally. That, of course, is the purpose of an editorial - an editor's opinion. The reaction I received was mixed. Many were opposed and many were in favor. Some of those opposed answered me personally with construc- tive criticism; others have denounced me, forgetting that I expressed an American right - freedom of the press.
Whether one agrees or disagrees with an editorial is not the issue. The fact that some people are strong enough to react is pleasing. If you have something to say, SAY IT! To all who reacted, thank you! At least you're concerned one way or another and aren't afraid of confrontation.
The topic of my editorial was the Alfred Police Department. After writing the editorial, I was involved in a situation with the same. I have never before had an encounter with any police department, Alfred or home, but will not forget April 29th. On that date at 12:38 a.m. I was driving fifteen miles per hour on Pine Street when suddenly an Alfred Police car almost ran into the rear of my car. He slid past me and proceeded towards Pine Hill, not slowing down in the least. I followed, interested to know whether the car's speed was necessary.
After speaking to two Security Aides and asking if the situation was life or death, they replied that no, indeed, the situation was nothing and then agreed that the officer's speed was unwarranted.
In conclusion, I am happy that there were no pedestrians injured, no cars damaged, and not a life or death situation occuring. I am happy to know, too, that the police department wastes no time in arriving on a scene that concerns them. I only hope if anyone needs their assistance that the police are as prompt as they were April 29th at 12:38 a.m. Let's hope that, on the way to an
•¡mnrgency, they don't kill one person by driving .it such a spend tn snve another.
Joe Meigs
academic education itself, then we owe it to our wallets to suck out of Alfred every opportunity, every experience offered.
Political Science courses getting you down?
Try experiencing a mini-political system - the Student Assembly, or the Town government.
These meetings are open to the general public, and are often very valuable. Interested in photography? The Yearbook, the Review, and Fiat Lux all offer working experience in this field.
Tired of the same old Lit. classes and limited writing courses? Again, these publications (most especially the Fiat) not only offer the practical experience, but welcome new writers. For business majors bored with classes, several clubs, organizations, and publications need business managers and treasurers.
I have only mentioned a few opportunities here, but the list is practically limitless, and possibilities for creating new interest groups are good. The comparatively new Ecology Club is an active organization which sponsors many programs. Counseling positions are available in the form of OZ, also a moving picture program which sponsors for example, on Monday a few dated films on the evils of dope. Speaking of films, who do you think run the Nevins projectors?
Students.
By cashing in on such opportunities, fine work training and practical experience can be obtained. Why graduate with nothing under your belt but a degree representing only classwork?
Major in the Human Experience, take advantage of what there is here. It's a good contraceptive for the Alfred financial screw.
Kathleen Horner
Take a Minute to Recognize Dormmaids
What makes a university run? Administrators, faculty, students, alumni who donate money-of course , all of these people are indispensible in the functioning of an educational institution. But it seems to me there is a small group of nery important people who fade into the background and are lost in the glamorous shuffle of academic dynamism. Since this is the last serious issue of the Fiat for the year, it seems to me to be an appropriate time to pay tribute to this group.
The people of whom I am speaking are none other than the ladies who, five days per week, armed with pails and mops, brave the terrors of bathroom grime, night-before water fights, and Wednesday night drinks: the dormmaids. In my two years at Alfred, I have found in these ladies a warmth and cheeriness, couple with a genuine interest in students, that really gives me a boost-especially as I stumble, bleary-eyed, toward the bathroom at 8 o'clock in the morning, and am greeted with a cheery "good morning!"
Their attitude toward students, which seems to me to be mother-like in the good sense without ever moralizing, gives just the touch of the old fashioned "house mother" which would other- wise be missing in our concrete-block abode.
Many of us do not realize what these ladies put up with sometimes; in addition to some of the outrageous messes left for them, many times as they meticulously clean the hall floor, they find themselves being followed by a dripping, mud-caked Alfred student, efficiently dispersing the Alfred trademark all over their clean floor.
Yet their constant good humor and willingness tn listen to any thing from how your alarm clock didn't go off to the miserable test you just had. to your date last weekend, persists through it all
Maybe I've just been lucky and gotten the cream of the custodial crop, but their interest in and empathy for students has really impressed me. I think we all ought to take a minute to recognize this small group of woman who make our dormitory life a little more liveable. Thank you ladies.
Wendv Stewart Kathy Arcano
Pamela Borey Kate Daly George Karras Peter Kinney Nate Murray
Brooks Getty Scott Gibtxs
Sidney Bernard
M a y 11, 1973 FIAT LUX, ALFRED, NEW YORK 3
Letters to the Editors
More Protest Against Lowered Course Load
Dear Editor,
ENCORE TO WENDY STEWART for the well written and strong letter of protest for the course load maximum drop from 20 to 18 credit hours {Fiat Lux 5/4/73). I would like to second her call for action against this "purposeless and outrageous" act that has taken place so discretely, that I'm sure many more people, including myself, would have been pretty surprised next year if it had not been for her informative letter.
Not only does this decision represent a paternalistic hand holding by an administration concerned that our academic well-being may be short-circuited in an overload, but it also ignores individual ability and responsibility to determine what course load they can handle. It does not take into account that different people have different objectives with their educations. It seems that one supposed goal of the Master Plan was to facilitate flexible channels for that student who desires to graduate from Alfred either before the traditional four years is completed, or after that time. Certainly this action does not expediate such a plan as the President has proposed, but rather is taking such opportunities away from the student.
A c t i o n . . .
Master Key Use Explained
Under what conditions is a residence hall staff member entitled to use his/her master key?
According to Dr. Odle, Vice President for Student Affairs, the master key may be used only in emergencies, such as fires or an injured student in a locked room, or when maintainence
v or inspection of the room is required. The latter will only be done with ample warning to- the students involved and is done only as a matter of proceedure.
Student rights concerning this issue are written in the "Student Rights and Responsibilities"
section of the Student Handbook. On pages 46 and 47 df the Handbook, the following is written:
"Students have the right to privacy in rooms for which they have signed housing agreements in the University residence halls. Their personal belongings should not be subject to search. If, in an unusual circumstance, a search should be deemed necessary, it will proceed only with the express permission of the student, or if a civil search warrant has been secured and executed by civil authorities. The purpose of the search
^ shall be clearly defined.
"The University reserves the right, as owner, for University employees to enter any residence hall room, after reasonable attempt to notify the student, for the inspection of University physical facilities and furnishings for purposes of repair and maintainance. Such inspections will be routinely announced and conducted by the Head Resident or by other authorized University personnel.
"The University further reserves the right of room entry for Head Residents and other administrative personnel in emergency situations and, after reasonable attempt to notify the student, to fulfill supervisory responsibilities in connection with University regulations."
In other words, the University assumes the rights and responsibilities of any regular landlord. If you become aware of any infractions of these above regulations, contact either George . Rivoli, Associate Dean for Student Housing, or Dr.
Odle, Vice President for Student Affairs. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * This is the last Action column of this semester.
I hope that it has been informative and that you all continue to make use of it next year. Thanks for your interest.
Dave Gruder
Secondly, for the students not involved directly in Track II, the decision certainly does not help them receive a general education as well as their more specialized one of the traditional plan. This added detraction will have the restrictive feature of further alotting the student dhly hours needed to take required department or University coursed, rather than providing more time to expand their interests. Those who would normally augment their full course obligations with outside the course-catalogue independent studies, for example, will now be penalized a few credits and dollars more. (P.I.R.G. may be one such invaluable experience available through independent studies). Unless we can dig up the additional $75 for each credit hour to pay for such studies, we will have to be content with our already too circumscribed schedule.
Although this shift in credit hours is relatively small, the pre-existing maximum of 20 hours certainly wasn't all that generous for our $2800 tuition, or just for the student who is willing and able to tackle over 20 credit hours. In my opinion, this decision, as Wendy pointed out, represents one of "very little concrete reason" if any, and also seems contradictory to any university's espoused and aspired philosophy of encouraging students to seek knowledge. Alfred, unfortunate- ly, seems preoccupied in preventing students who are, in the words of our Controller H. Lange,
"looking for a free ride off the tuition of others."
If our educators at Alfred are really sincere in their Browning philosophy of people's reaches exceeding their grasps, and that their offerings are those which may better serve our needs, than it seems that such decisions will be reversed.
Otherwise I think that we as students are being
Dear Editor:
This letter is written in response to Terry Bruce's letter of the 4th, in which he inferred that the University's "Human Experience" could be enriched by an influx of Black people in future freshman classes. He also stated thfat he feels that too few people really have any idea at all what a "Human Experience" is.
My idea of what a "Human Experience" is at Alfred (after four years of experience) is many things. First, it is a process of personality maturation; a growing feeling of independence, confidence in what you do, and hopefully an inherent sense of responsibility and integrity.
People are here to be educated from both an academic and social stand point. On the academic level, you use your responsibility, confidence and independence to get your work done satisfactorily and promptly. No one will do your work for you. No one will remind you that a paper is due soon. Getting through this place with a degree is your responsibility and obligation; not only to yourself but to whoever is footing the bill. On the social level, after four years you should be able to act with a higher degree of responsibility and integrity, to other's property as well as people than you did in High School.
During interactions with people, the educated person should be able to work on an individual basis, and should be able to assess a person without hinderance from any prejudices or foregone conclusions. When this individual assessment occurs, it no longer makes any difference what a man's color is. The educated person will not burden himself with such trivia as superfluous genetic traits. Speaking for all races of man, another man of any race who finds differences in skin tone, color or facial features amusing in a derogatory nature is not worth talking with anyway. The same attitude should apply to different cultures. Being of Scottish descent and proud of it every minute. I know how it hurts to have your culture ridiculed. However.
duped!
I stand with Wendy and encourage students to speak up to reinstate the 20 hour maximum, and thereby take some responsibility for your own education.
Suzy Engelman Editor's Note: It has come to my attention that the most effective way for students to make known their disapproval of the revised course load maximum is (1) to write a letter stating your feelings on the subject to the Dean of your respective College, and (2) to ask your parents to write a similar letter of complaint to President Miles. The opinions of parents and students do matter to the administration-so let your opinion be known!
W.S.
A Possible Solution
Dear Staff,
I can readily understand both sides of the argument concerning the drop of course load maximum from 20 to 18 hours, however, liberal arts tuition is high and overload fees are extremely stiff.
Why not have 18 hours be the cutoff point, yes, but only charge $20 per credit hour overload fee for between 18 and 22 hours. Beyond that amount then charge the $65 per credit hour fee already in existence. Such a compromise would eliminate misuse of the 20 hour limit and would allow ambitious students to get ahead.
Thank you, Nan Barnebey
remember that this country is the proverbial melting pot and that it really doesn't pay to push your culture on other people who are content with their own.
Referring back to Terry's letter, he seems to doubt the existance of individual equality at Alfred. He does not say exactly where the problem exists. With fellow students? With administration? With the townspeople or with faculty? Though people such as faculty members and various Deans and administrators should behave as educated people, everyone has his lousy days and that includes people of minority groups too.
As for bringing in more Negro students - what can I say? I don't think it will change the individual identity situation one bit. Most people will not go out of their way to talk with Negro students simply because there are more of them.
The same is true for people of all nationalities and backgrounds. The way I see it, real progress toward racial and therefore individual equality will be made only when Negros stop emphasizing the fact that they are blacks and therefore are different; and quietly begin to join the ranks of the mongolian and Caucasian peoples to form the family of man.
Through all this Utopian optimism one hard and fast truth remains: college students themselves are a minority; most people do not have this opportunity for higher education. Many who don't are fearful and intolerant of anything that is different than they are. People who are different include a Scotsman in his kilt as well as the Neg ros. Unfortunately, the Negro cannot remove his skin as the Scot can doff his uniform and therefore gain anonymity. Therefore, the Negro person must consider himself an emissary or ambassador of his race and play that part well, for in this world of intolerance a man's first impression is almost certainly the longest remembered
Sincerely.
Alan (J. MacRobbie
It Doesn t Pay to Push Culture or Race
A Policeman Sets the Facts Straight
Dear Editor,
If Mr. Joe Meigs would only stop and look at both sides of the story before he did in the Fiat Lux last week that article wouldn't have sounded as inane as it did. Obviously Mr. Meigs has had a run in with some police department before and is still quite bitter about his experiences.
He mentions the Sub Shop and a vehicle that was parked off the road in front of it, but what he fails to mention is the fact that the vehicle was parked in a NO PARKING zone, which means no parking, unless actually engaged in the loading or unloading of passengers or merchandise, whether or not there is some one behind the wheel or not.
Mr. Meigs also isn't very observant or is very forgetfull, if the Officer had the ticket in his hand when he got out of the car he had to see the vehicle before writting it which means that he probably passed the vehicle and as the driver turned around in a lot or driveway the other man in the car filled out the necessary information. If Mr. Meigs wants to complain about anything concerning the parking in front of the Sub Shop he should complain about the people who continuely violate that zone and have recieved innumerable tickets which they have chosen to overlook. Few people realize that if their vehicle is parked in a no parking zone and is involved in an accident, no matter whose fault it is, the owner can be sued in civil court for damages.
Mr. Meigs also overlooks the fact that the Police vehicle wouldn't have to block traffic if those persons violating a no parking zone were parking where they should. Rember the police officer didn't park that persons vehicle there to begin with.
As for the spot lighting, Mr. Meigs obviously isn't up on current affairs around campus or he would have known that the police were checking for tapedeck thieves. Proper parking permits are the responsibility of the A.U. security force and for the most part are left up to them.
What Mr. Meigs calls harrassment is what I call doing the job they were hired for, and though it is bothersome, it is also necessary. Those persons who violate any law are in effect saying to every one that they are the only ones who matter in this world, and they will be the first to scream if their rights are violated by someone else.
Mr. Meigs obviously isn't very thorough in researching either, or he would have found out that Ag. Tech is State owned and is not subject to local taxes. He also doesn't realize that there are 3,000 some permanent residents in this village who would need a Police Department whether or not there are any Colleges here. Granted the force wouldn't be as large as it is but it would exist.
Mr. Meigs should open hes eyes and mind and he would see that young people don't have any respect for the Police because they are the only thing that stands in the way of each individuals selfish anarchy and forces them to except and respect the rights of others.
If Mr. Meigs feels he has been unduly harrassed, he needs only make a formal ^ complaint to the Village Board or the Chief of Police to get satisfaction. I know all this to be true because I am a Police Officer in this Village.
Ptlm. D.J. White Alfred Police Dept.
Rebuttal to Meigs Editorial
Speaking for the Majority Dear Sirs:
In these times of hearing minorities complaints I have come to the conclusion that for a change, someone is going to have to speak out for the majority.
In last week's issue of the Fiat Lux, there were complaints by a Black and a Jew. I welcome these gripes, having them brought out into the open, but now I would like to give my rebuttle to both of these gripes.
First of all, the Gideons Society is not a push-push, heavy pressure group. It is unlike any Jehovah Witnesses group or Hari Krishna group who want to shove their religion down one's throat. When students went through the dinner line on April 25th they were asked one question by the Gideons, "Would you like a copy of the New Testament?" No one is under any compulsion whatsoever to take the copy-you don't want it, you don't have to take it-it's that simple. The ;work of the Gidions should be praised. Their bibles have been of great help to people who have been lonely on trips', to people contemplating suicide, etc. The fact that they have been thoughtful enough to put Bibles in hotels and motels should be commended. Being a Jew in Mr. Pocher's situation may have been difficult, but all he had to do was say "No thank you."
I also have some criticism of "The Ethnic Ratio"
article. No one of any ethnic group will be denied admission by this Univirsity if they meet the requirements of the school, academically and financially. If Blacks want to come here, fine, let them apply, but to say that "Alfred University must actively recruit Black people and emphasize what the University has to offer, is ridiculous. If more Blacks wanted to come here, more would apply. Talking about discrimination against ethnic groups, if Blacks were actively recruited with no increases in regard to other groups, as Mr. Bruce implies, it would be discriminatory to the Whites!
It was also stated that Blacks are leaving here because they are ignored by the administration.
Well, how hard have they tried in becoming a part of say, student government here? I doubt if it is anywhere near 50% involvement. If they want the administration to notice them, they've got to get involved and- air their views other that in the Fiat Lux. If the Blacks did, I'm sure the administration would listen to their gripes: but remember, anyone with the proper qualifications can get into Alfred University, but first people have to try, including Blacks.
Sincerely, David Schede No Response to WALF
To the Editor:
Let me preface this letter by stating that I do not disagree with your letter in the May 4 Fiat in the least. I believe that WALF should receive more financial aid. I do believe that we should move to a new studio. I do believe that we should have more educational type of programming.
The WALF news department has recently experimented in this area by airing interviews with campus personnel concerning issues affecting the Alfred University community.
It was asked that students react to these programs. WALF received little or no response.
This is believed to be due to the general apathy of students in the University.
The station is in the planning stages of airing bi-monthly discussions with Mayor Horowitz of Alfred and opening these sessions to telephone calls. The station will also be airing "Alfred Now" (recorded discussions or reports from Mayor Horowitz' office dealing with current Alfred events) bi-weekly Monday and Thursday on the 4:55 and 7:00 p.m. news broadcasts.
We hope that these programs draw reactions from the students, but are afraid they won't, just as have our other programs not succeeded in this respect.
Tom Maslow Staff member of the WALF news department
Dear Editor,
This letter is a form of rebuttal to Joe Meigs report about the Police Department of Alfred.
Joe, why don't you sit down and really think about what you have written. Then, next time, try to find answers to some of your own complaints before passing them on to the student body. I have resided in Alfred for eleven years (I'm a
"townie" as well as a student) and was very irritated by your letter.
People parking by the Sub Shop is a very sore point with me. The sub shop is located on a blind curve in case you didn't know it. Cars coming from opposite directions can't see each other and cars coming from town can't see cars parked on the side of the road. That is whv there is a sign -
"no parking anytime" - there. Hear that? A Sign - No Parking Any Time and according to the latest news flash, A.U. (and Tech) students can read.
It's also against the law to park on the sidewalk.
This law includes the sidewalk in front of the sub shop.
Next, your point about the dependency on you for their jobs. The State College pays no taxes to help support the village police and the University only pays taxes on the houses they own and rent (not the dorms or academic buildings.) So as you can figure out, the Alfred Police Department is far from dependent on the students of Alfred.
And Joe, since you live on campus, none of your dollars go to the Alfred Police.
Now, you objected to the officer turning on his spot as he entered the library parking lot.
"Seeming to check for proper parking permits"
you say. Wrong again!! He was checking to see if anyone was in the parking lot who acted like he didn't belong there. Whether you know it or not, there has been a rash of tape deck thefts and the A.P.D. is doing what they can to find out who the thief is.
Harrassment? I don't think so. The Police only ticket cars and drivers who are breaking the law.
That's part of their job. If students break the law, they deserve the tickets and should not classify their mistakes as police harrassment. Students can read parking signs, stop signs, and speed limit signs. If they choose to ignore them, possibly endangering their lives and others, they should accept their "punishipent" when they are caught.
No one forces you to park illegally in front of the
sub shop or speed on your way out of town. All students have to do to stop being "harrassed" is to stop "breaking the law". Come on Joe, think before you pick up your pen next time. Ask questions before stating assumptions as facts.
Facts, not fantasies, are what belong in a newspaper and are what the students should be reading.
Thank you, Molly Rulon Police Have New Toy Letter to the Editor:
It's about time the Alfred Police were brought dowp a peg or two. I find it ratheT pathetic to see that the force has nothing better to do than cruise each street 50 times a day, looking for their kicks.
I sometimes wonder just how many real real violators our Ace department has caught. And, by the way... have you seen what the taxpayers' ' maney has purchased for the Alfred Police as of late? No? Well, if you look real close, you will see one of our men in blue wheeling around a little meter collection box-brand new. Do they really collect so many pennies that they must lug them in a metal funnel-covered box on wheels? Tell me , Mr. Policeman, don't you feel somewhat akin to a fool, dragging around your department's new toy?
B.G.
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Hot Dog Day
Thanks to HDD Workers
To The Alfred Community:
This past weekend the Second Annual Hot Dog Day took place and it was a great success. Hot Dog Day (May 4, 5, and 6) came about as a result of months of work by hundreds of people. There were so many who worked so hard to make Hot Dog Day what it was. By its very nature, combining townspeople, students, faculty and administrators from the Tech and the University, it is the one weekend each year that we can all look forward to with anticipation and look back on with a feeling of community accomplishment.
What started as a small idea developed into a great dream. The workers for Hot Dog Day would probably agree that they never worked so hard and had so much fun at the same time. The people who gave us donations, the organizers that put the ideas together, the individual workers who gave countless hours of time and those who came and just -had a good time made it all successful.
There are hundreds of people I would like to thank but I'd be sure that someone would be left out. I'll just say thank you to all those who helped make a dream come true.
We made $5,500. to be given out to different community organizations where the money is greatly needed. Hot Dog Day will continue as long as students want to help the community they live in for eight months a year. Again I would like to f thank all the workers and people who helped on behalf of JoAnn, Angie, Sprite, Dave, Bub, and Laredo.
Thank you, Eric Vaughn r Mark O'Meara
Town Expresses Thanks
Dear Editor:
On behalf of the Alfred Village Board and the residents of the Village I would like to express congratulations and sincere thanks to all those who made Hot Dog Day such a tremendous success. Special thanks go to the co-chairpeople- William Harold Eric Vaughn, Mark O'Meara and Jim Shelemen - but all the students and faculty of both institutions deserve commendation.
The Village appreciates the concern for the community which was shown in the planning of the program as well as the implementation of it.
Hot Dog Day helps fo bring all segments of the community together in a joint endeavor.
Again, our sincere thanks.
Sincerely, Gary S. Horowitz
Mayor t
Vaughn Deserves Credit
To thfe Community:
Rick Vaughn...
Outstanding Senior
4 Letter Man in Football - All-League Tackle Nominated for National Honors in Football Cited in Who's Who Among Students In
American Universities and Colleges University Council President
Student Volunteers for Community Action Vice President of Delta Sig
Senior Class President
Master Plan Stages 2,3,4, and 5 Middle States Association worker Vice President Student Assembly
Ad Hoc Committees: Sports & Academic Environment Hot Dog Day Founder
And many more...
* This guy deserves a lot of credit - he has helped formulate large parts of the Alfred environment.
He should get half the town plus Horowitz to boot!
If you see William Harold Eric Vaughn, say Hi and also soy Thank You ho deserves it!!
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May 5th, 1973, 6:00 a.m. William Harrold Eric (Ricky-poo) Vaughn and Laredo and Mark O'Meara awoke to wet snow and wind and cold.
"Alas, poor Hot Dog Day" whines Rick. We began by loading our hot dog selling booths and bringing them into town. "Gee-whiz is it chilly,"
gulped Bub, Jim, Dave, Mark and Ricky-poo.
So we waited . . .we had breakfast. . .we debated with Gruder leading the optimists and Vaughn being the pessimist wanting to move everything inside to Davis Gym. "Outside!!", states Gruder while pulling on his coat tighter and dodging the raindrops!!
Well, we were blessed with sunshine and the decision was made. Tables, chairs, signs, streamers, banners, prizes, pennants, food, equipment, stages, radio lines, loud-speakers and more were all moved and set up between 8:30 and 12:00 p.m. The police rerouted traffic, the grills were turned on, the baked goods priced and games readied to go and. . ."Hark, what sound over yonder hill comes?", screams Vaughn.
It is the Alfred Scottish Bagpiper band with 8 Boy Scouts behind and then the 25 foot hot dog out of step and the Hornell High's band shaking the ground and clowns all around!! Hot Dog Day begins!! Games began, hot dogs began flying and the high-striker began ringing. Pies thrown at our local dignitaries was a highlight. Also the car smash was taking its beating, beat-the-meat was getting perforated, ropes were being walked, greased poles climbed, kissing being rationed, baked goods being eaten, rummage being sold, auction being performed and others that aroused everyone's curiosity.
On and on the day went; people laughing and having a great time. WALF and WHHO and WVAT were all there doing their thing. "Fun, Fun, Fun! That's what we want for everybody", exclaimed Laredo (from the Tech), stuffing a hot dog in his mouth.
Then the "clang-clang" rang loud and the ladder-truck of the Fire Co. began its tour of
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Alfred for a quarter. Then there was a great ooomph! and the A.U. won the tug-o-war with the Tech in two straight. More and more hot dogs were being sold by the dynamic duo in front of Carnegie, "More dogs, dum-dum", Lill Nevins yells. "I only got two hands, sweetie", replies Bob Manning. The CWENS booth was also moving hot dogs along with the Tech's dorm director's booth.
Everything was swinging for four hours; then 5:00 p.m. came around and everybody began cleaning up. The radio stations were giving prizes for bags of garbage brought in. Charlie Gaynor was stuffing his truck with garbage yelling, "We will clean this up in no time, guaranteed or double your garbage back!" In two hours all tables were gone and garbage collected and stands broken down.
On to the Chicken Bar-B-Q where for $2.00 you got a Vi chicken and potatoe salad and beverage and rolls. Close to 400 dinners were served in one hour and then they turned away 100-200 people while cleaning up.
Finally, the BEER BLAST!!! Wow!!! There was beer up to your ear as 30 kegs were drained in four hours. Lester and his band played the entire evening with only one break and then was not allowed to leave until he played four encores!!
The weekend rounded out with the Ice Cream social Friday night. There, people stuffed themselves silly for a buck. Music and laughter and good ice cream; mostly donated, made a great evening.
For the weekend we grossed $8,700 and will most likely donate $5,500 after bills.
There is too much to really write about this great event but all in all, it came off!! People were tremendous in helping and working and donating. Much credit goes to the Tech, the University, and all the town merchants. I know that next year will be bigger and better and the weekend will be in loving memory of Ricky-poo's great brain that imagined Hot Dog Day as it is today!!
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Accreditation Group Praises Alfred University's Competence
A four-member accreditation team from the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools has submitted a preliminary report characterizing Alfred University as a "quality"
institution that meets its responsibilities to students "in an unusually complete fashion."
The commission observers visited the Alfred campus April 8 through 11. Combined with their evaluation, but separate from it, was a detailed case-study of the University's long-range planning process by a 17-member Middle States team.
The accreditation report is not considered official until acted upon and approved next month by the commission, which is an independent standard-setting organization. Alfred University was last accredited by the organization 10 years ago.
The four-member accreditation group consist- ed of John H. Berthel of Johns Hopkins University, G. Lester Anderson of Pennsylvania State University, J. Merrill Knapp of Princeton University and Elizabeth M. Woods of St. Joseph's College (Philadelphia).
Dorothy G. Behringer, representing the State Education Department in Albany, accompanied the accreditation group as an expert on nursing education.
The accreditation group praised what it called the competence of the University's deans, administrators, faculty and students. According to the group's report, Alfred University is
"financially solvent and looks toward the future
rather than existing in the present or glorifying the past."
The report characterized the educational leadership of the University's schools and colleges as "strong and effective." But it suggested possible avenues of high-level administration restructuring that might include an executive assistant to the president and a redefinition of the role of the provost.
Alfred University is made up of a College of Liberal Arts, School of Business Administration, School of Nursing and Health Care, Graduate School and College of Ceramics. This latter unit is the University's sole state-supported arm.
In specific areas, the observers singled out the University's presidential leadership as particu- larly "strong and capable." The observer's report went on to commend the campus society at large for candor and openness.
"Candor appears to be almost a guiding philosophy," the report declared. "People at all levels, ranging from trustees to students, speak their minds."
The report identified the faculty as "commit- ted, hard-working, free-spirited and responsi- ble," but noted the "marked absence of women, either on the faculty or in administrative positions."
The report pointed out that affirmative action guidelines were in the process of being formulated, which address themselves partially to the problem.
The student body, said the report, reveals "an
interest and enthusiasm that is refreshing.' A sampling of student opinion about Alfred, the Master Plan and the campus life-style yielded
"consistently favorable replies, qualified always by the recognition that Alfred is not perfect,"
declared the report.
The report found general merit in the mechanics and substance of the University's Master Plan and long-range planning process. It also favorably cited the decisions to "give formal and official commitment to developing and maintaining a teaching faculty" and to modifying the "traditional pattern of tenure."
The report noted that Alfred exhibited a
"willingness to venture" without the taint of
"change for the sake of change."
The report laid particular stress on the University's decision to build a new library rather than an addition to the existing facility. Noting that the Alfred library historically "has existed on a level of marginal support," the observers said construction of a new library, "designed to reflect Alfred's academic objectives as stated in the Master Plan, provides an opportunity to improve a facility that contributes in an important way to the intellectual life of the campus."
The report said that the University and the College of Ceramics "gain strength, one from the other," and that Alfred's geographical isolation had not led to provincialism.
Student Awards and Honors Cited at Convocation
An address by Joseph Odero-Jowi, the permanent representative of the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kenya to the United Nations, complemented the awarding of honors at the annual Honors Convocation, held in the Science CenterLecture Hall on Friday, May 4 at 3 p.m. The Roon Lecture Hall was packed to capacity with students, faculty, and parents.
Dr. Jay Barton, Vice President for Academic Affairs, presented the awards. Individual awards were as follows:
THE MAJOR EDWARD HOLMES AWARD First: Wayne David Pasco
Second: Christopher Alan Meiers Third: Timothy Ralph Alderfer
KERAMOS ANNUAL ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Terrv Arthur Michalske
KERAMOS OUTSTANDING SENIOR AWARD William Lynn Carr
WALL STREET JOURNAL AWARD Michael Joseph Barrett
FACULTY AWARD TO THE OUTSTANDING STUDENT IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Mitchell Martin Queler ECONOMICS AWARD Timothy James Gronberg
ALPHA LAMBDA DELTA NATIONAL AWARDS Kathleen Lillian Engwall
Kendra Rae Kintner
MARY WAGER FISHER LITERARY PRIZES Timothy Lee Brown (critical writing)
Joel David Love (creative writing) AUSTRIAN INSTITUTE AWARD
Anne Elizabeth McNutt
THE ALFRED UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S CLUB OF ROCHESTER PRIZES
Senior-Marilyn Sproul Winarski Junior -Denise Jeanne Glass Sophomore-Joan Emily Jensen LUKE MADER SMITH AWARD
Gail Elizabeth Anderson Cynthia Lynn Black Kathleen Lillian Engwall
EASTERN COLLEGE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE MERIT MEDAL AWARD
Charles Berthold Young THE SCHOLES AWARD Margery Jean Wirtner
THE W. VARNICK NEVINS III AWARD Robert Lee McQueer
THE MICHAEL LEVINS MEMORIAL AWARD Harold Dickson VanHouten III
Honor students, students who had achieved the
highest cumulative indices in their respective classes and colleges were:
SENIORS College of Liberal Arts Kathleen Lillian Engwall School of Business Administration
Mitchell Martin Queler School of Nursing Susan Schofield Llanso
College of Ceramics Mark George Schwabel
JUNIORS College of Liberal Arts
Jane Kathryn Carll
School of Business Administration Lee James Kremzier
School of Nursing Bonnie Ann Hägen College of Ceramics Christopher Hugh Welker
SOPHOMORES College of Liberal Arts
Donna Lynne Hill
School of Business Administration Dianne Allison Burgess
School of Nursing Michele Anne Härtung
College of Ceramics Craig Malcolm Browne
FRESHMEN College of Liberal Arts Anne Elizabeth McNutt School of Business Administration
David Allen Button School of Nursing Linda Jane Guagliardo
College of Ceramics Christopher Mark Ceccarelli
Students selected for inclusion in Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges are screened on the basis of academic excellence, participation in leadership and academic and extracurricular activities, and citizenship and service to the University. Due to the large number of students nominated, screening procedures were especially rigorous, and the original stipulation of sophomore, junior, or senior status was narrowed to make only juniors and seniors eligible. The following students were selected:
Gail Anderson Cynthia Black Pamela Borey Jane Carll Patricia Codd Catherine Daly
Carlton Thomas Gilbert III Mark Lane Gary Messing Jennifer Mongiello Eric Vaughn Christopher Welker In addition, Gary Eggler was awarded both the American Chemical Society College Student Award and the American Institute of Chemists Award. Also listed in the Convocation program were students initiated into numerous Honor Societies, including Alpha Lambda Delta.
Keramos, Pi Gamma Mu, Psi Chi, Phi Sigma Iota, Phi Kappa Phi, and Delta Mu Delta, a newly formed chapter of the national Business Administration Honor Society. Also included was the first semester Dean's List.
The awards were followed by the conferment of an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws on Joseph Odero-Jowi by Dr. Thomas H. Rasmussen, Assistant Professor of Political Science.
Dr. Odero-Jowi, after thanking President Miles and the University for the bestowal of this honor, presented an address which primarily concerned itself with the importance of the United Nations in the maintenance of world peace and in the protection of the human environment. He emphasized the importance of a universal rededication to the morals and principles inherent in the United Nations concept. A state of affairs has now been reached, asserted Dr.
Odero-Jowi, in which there is no alternative other than to strengthen the authority of the United Nations, to eliminate the causes of friction between nations. This must be done in the interest of both peace and international resource conservation. He stated that the countries of the world must "learn to live together, or commit suicide together." Especially a problem is the conflict between developed (in terms of industrialization and technology) and developing nations. Dr. Odero-Jowi expressed gratitude to Alfred University for its part in promoting relations between Kenya and the U.S.
President Miles responded briefly to Joseph Odero-Jowi, indicating his hope that interaction between Alfred University and Kenya would continue and help to improve Kenya —U.S.
communications.
The Convocation was concluded with a benediction by Reverand Bergren.
Following the ceremony, parents, students, faculty, and administrators were invited to a reception in Ade Hall
M a y 11, 1973 FIAT LUX, ALFRED, NEW YORK 7
Student Volunteers Dispel Generation Gap
"by Barry Nisman
Amid the milieu of Alfred, and obscured by it, there is a movement growing. It is a movement for people, young and old. It is a dedicated movement, tenacious in achieving its goal to help those who are in need of compassion in one way or another. These efforts are being carried out by an organization of Alfred U. students called the Student Volunteers for Community Action. It is a refreshing program because it is active and highly motivated despite the much talked about lethargy of the Alfred student body. Since that acquiescence is so well publicized in the editorials, the constructive energy of the Student Volunteers demands equal exposure.
The Student Volunteers originated last fall when students asked for the assistance of Molly Congelli, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, who now serves as advisor. The present Program Coordinator is Mel Rankl, who has had experience as an assistant director of community activities in a Philadelphia Naval Hospital. Next year's officers are soon to be elected. Three programs were originally intended; help for the Alfred Teen Center, a Big Brother program, and an Adopt-a-Grandparent program. The Teen Center project did not get off the ground due to the infancy of the Teen Center operation and due to some degree of community resistance, while the Big Brother program was given a conditional
"no" from the Allegheny County Social Services Department. Because of the persistance of the volunteers, three successful programs have evolved. They include the Adopt-a-Grandparent Program and a Tutorial Program for the Alfred-Almond Central School which works in conjunction with a Big Brother type program.
The accomplishments of the Student Volunteers which shall be enumerated shortly, have been attained with an extremely limited budget. They received $200 for the first semester and $380 for the second semester. They are one of the organizations to be aided by the receipts of Hot Dog Day. The funds could be used in the future plans of the Volunteers. These plans include a training seminar at Queens College in New York City, cooperative efforts with the Angelica Social Services Department to set up a Big Brother-Big Sister Program, and approval for them to help the adolescents of Alfred in the Teen Center.
Students Help Senior Citizens
One of the Student Volunteers' successful programs has been the Adopt-a-Grandparent program. It is exclusively operated in the Alfred area. Most of the older people who have been
"adopted" are Alfred women. There are 18 adopted grandparents as of this date. The Volunteers provide amicable companionship to people who otherwise would have little company.
The volunteers run errands that would be difficult for the senior citizens to do ordinarily.
Socials have brought quite a few pleasant evenings to these local residents. Townspeople have commented that they've noticed their older neighbors to be in better spirits. It is a program with benefits that are difficult to describe in detail. It is simply a display of care; compassion extended from younger people to older people.
There are no age barriers for love. Different environmental backgrounds are not obstacles when it comes to reciprocal affection. Yet...the rewards are just as numerous for the students.
They have a beautiful experience in humanistic education in addition to the opportunity to be invited into a home.
Volunteers Tutor at Alfred-Almond
The tutorial program at Alfred-Almond Central School is another example of the strong emotion that the volunteers put into their work, regardless of the age of the people they are helping. This program is integrated with a Big Brother Program. At this time, there are 36 volunteers in action. Their efforts in academic areas include math, history, English, biology, general science, special reading, guitar lessons, etc. Water ballet will commence shortly. The aim of the program is primarily academic, with a strong emphasis on the development of friendships. If statistics can guage success, then the Tutorial Program has
been a triumph. Since January, the volunteers have worked 2000 hours while saving Alfred-Almond a total of $14,000 in services.
Thus, it is not the money that has been saved that should be focused upon, but the special assistance for the children that would not have been available otherwise. Ev Larson, who is a guidance counselor at Alfred-Almond, has been of great help in perpetuating and expanding the program. Alfred-Almond is applying for a part-time coordinator for the school's affiliation with the student volunteer tutors. Such is an indication of their success.
What, specifically, do volunteers do?
To gain more insight as to what transpires in their work, we spoke to several of the volunteers.
Marc Myers works five days a week at Alfred-Almond, working more as a Big Brother than as a tutor. One fifteen year old boy he is working with most of the time has had a history of behavior problems. Since the end of January, the boy has not received any demerit slips and his school grades have gone up. Myers, who was almost kept from tutoring because of his appearance (the feeling being that his beard and long hair might be alienating) has had a refreshing approach towards his work. "I'm working with attitudes and emotions. Academic success is secondary to me. I give, or try to give, some understanding. That's progress."
Referring to the boy he's been working with, Myers said, "At first, he didn't know whether he could trust me or not. Now we're buddies. We have a mutual respect for each other. There's nothing wrong with him. He's just having a little bit more difficulty in growing up. He wants to work with autos. I didn't want to pressure him, but I told him he'd have to have some sort of grades, not all flunking. Now, I've been told by Ev Larson that he might be able to work at an auto shop next year." Myers is teaching guitar and math, as well. He would like to see the expansion of the Teen Center and Arts and Crafts.
Bonnie Baron has been working with a fourth grade class, predominantly with one boy in math who has been left back. She has observed that Alfred-Almond needs foreign language aides, and is hopeful that she'll be given the opportunity to tutor a language.
Elizabeth Rauber became involved with the Student Volunteers as a result of her Allenterm project in which she made an evaluation of the Head Start Program in Hornell. Her Elementary Education class made an announcement of the formation of the Student Volunteers in January.
Since then she has concentrated on remedial reading in grades 1-6. This type of work has allowed her to apply her knowledge of methods and materials in reading. The program has brought many rewards to all volunteers.
Elizabeth commented. "I have had a variety of experiences. I wish I had time to do more, especially remedial reading. As for the other benefits, this can all be helpful in getting job references."
Angie Autera, whose time is divided by school work, the Master Plan, Hot Dog Day, and the interviewing of candidates for academic positions, is another enthusiastic volunteer.
"We're helping us, not just in organizational work, but with problems that I personally, don't come in contact with. I'm becoming fulfilled." As for her own efforts, she is working in remedial reading and, on a small scale, in an enrichment program. The enrichment program was started by Ev Larson. Angie said, "Kids who are above average become bored with average work.
Consequently, they start falling down. We're trying to stay away from kids having to stay up with everyone else, or lagging behind because of above average intelligence. Teacher can only teach so much, especially in areas such as art and music. Things will not be done if we (Student Volunteers) don't. Even if one percent of the school is interested in an activity, they have to be given the chance to participate." Angie is applying this to an independent study of the results of special attention in helping discipline and academic problems, which are so closely related. "This is what Student Volulnteers is about." Angie is hoping for an Art Festival as well as a Career Day for Alfred-Almond High School students. She hopes to solicit the aid and advice of majors in Alfred U.'s and the Tech's vocational schools, faculty members, farmers, truck drivers, etc. "Alfred-Almond doesn't have the time to do this."
If you're interested...
Applications for student volunteering can be obtained by calling Molly Congelli (2136) or Mel Rankl (3407). One should state his or her interests and tentative schedules for next year.
The screening of applicants is being done by Molly and the Executive Board which is comprised of six student volunteers. They are considering the best ways to select people. "The demand is great, but quality is primary."
Common to each person interviewed was their stressing their personal satisfaction and rewards. MelRankl summarized their feelings by saying, "The Student Volulnteers is a unique learning experience for the students. A.U. is supposed to major in the human experience. This will certainly add to it...being exposed to social interaction, teaching experience, many phases of life, meeting a new type of person in a rural setting." To quote a newsletter of the Student Volulnteers, the organization's major goals are to
"improve the relationships between the Univer- sity and the surrounding communities, and to offer the student an opportunity to enrich their lives by sharing in a humanistic education experience."
It has been said that there is a gap. It has been said that it lies between the young and the old.
From this, a feeling of mistrust has flourished, blocking, in many instances, a communication that is vital to our lives; the communication of love. On their own time, the Student Volunteers have dispelled many popular misconceptions.
Senior Class to Donate Gift
Clinger Appointed V.P.
Mr. Robert Clinger, and Alfred University adminstrator, has been appointed Vice President for University Relations effective immediately.
Previous to this appointment, he was A.U.
Director of Development.
Mr. Clinger has been an administrator at A.U.
since 1968, when he joined the A.U. staff as Assistant Director of Development. In 1970, he was promoted to Director of Development.
Previous to his coming to Alfred, he was involved with admissions, financial aid, place- ment, and development work at both Baldwin- Wallace College and the University of Hartford.
Clinger received a B.A. degree from Baldwin-Wallace College in 1961 and a Masters degree in Education from the University of Hartford.
Presently, Mr. Clinger is a member of the Board of Directors of the Hornell Chamber of Commerce, the American College Public Relations Associa- tion, the American Alumni Council, the Alfred Fire Department. Additionally, he was nominated to Outstanding Young Men of America in both 1967 and 1972.
dinger's responsibilites as Vice President for University Relations include the operations of the Development Office, Public Relations, Alumni Relations, and the Rochester Office. Additionally, he will be responsible for coordinating the capital Fund Program, which funds both the Campus Plan and the Master Plan.
Interviewing is now under way concerning other open positions in the University Relations Division.
Harder Hall Dedicated
Charles Harder Hall, the new fine arts building, was dedicated on Saturday, May 5th.
Speakers for the ceremony were: Leland Miles, Melvin Berstein, Edward Mueller, Theodor Randall, Robin Murray, Ernest Boyer, and lames Tinklepaugh. Prof. W. Higgins opened the dedication by placing the Alfred Mace next to the speaker's platform.
Appreciation was expressed to Charles Harder for the work and dedication he put into the Alfred State College of Ceramics as a teacher, administrator, and artist. An art gallery to the left of the main entrance was named the Fosdick- Nelson Gallery after Marion Fosdick and Clara Nelson for their outstanding work as teachers and artists. Samuel Scholes was honored for his contribution to the College of Ceramics by naming the new library The Scholes Library of Ceramics.
The Van Schoick Reading Lounge was named after Emily Van Schoick, for her many years of work for the ceramics library and her constant attention to the needs of the students.
Ernest L. Boyer, Chancellor of the State University of New York, was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Science. Also recognized for their work were the architects, contractors, and associates who put so much work into the building of this new facility.
It has long been an Alfred tradition for the graduating seniors to present a gift, of one sort or another, to the University. This gift has in the past been presented either in the form of a donation to an unrestricted fund or a specific gift, such as the sidewalk running next to Carnegie Hall, the bench in front of the Campus Center, or new books for the library.
Whereas the past few Senior classes have chosen to simply donate money to an unrestricted fund, the Class of 1973 has decided to return to the idea of presenting the University with a gift.
They have chosen two campus improvements as goals: (1) campus beautification in the form of recreational areas, campus benches, picnic tables, and grassy "conversation spots" near the residence halls, and (2) a new scoreboard for Merrill Field.
Under the supervision of Ms. Kathy Reinauer, a 1972 Alfred graduate now working with Mr. Bob Clinger on the Development staff, the Senior Campaign Committee is coordinating the effort.
The committee, comprised of seven seniors, is attempting to raise funds primarily through personal solicitation. They are encouraging seniors to perpetuate the tradition of donating their $50 deposit to the campaign fund.
An added incentive for seniors to donate their dollars has been provided by Alfred University Trustee William T. Tredennick of Morristown, Pennsylvania. Mr. Tredennick, who has been a
Science Relates to Magic
"Science and Magic - Conflict or Resolution?"
was the topic of a lecture delivered by Robert Sigfried on the evening of Tuesday, May 1 in the Science Center lecture hall. Dr. Sigfried, who holds a PhD in Chemistry and Science from the University of Wisconsin, discussed the differ- ences and relations between science and magic.
He emphasized the intellectually negative, mythical connotations of the word "magic", as opposed to the trustworthy, factual nature of
"science".
Sigfried stated that he is not a believer in the revival of mysticism and the occult which is prevalent today. He expressed skepticism for the occult, and said he regards magic as metaphorical. In this light, he compared it with astrology, saying that astrology, too, is metaphorical in that it establishes a correspond- ence between the movement of the planets and the events of everyday life.
Sigfried's talk also included a discussion of the contributions of J.B. Ryan to the field of extrasensory perception.
Apply for Senior A w a r d s The Committee on International Exchange of Persons announces that applications for senior Fulbright-Hays awards for university lecturing and advanced research during 1974-75 in over 75 countries are now being accepted. The booklet on the program for this period is available on request to the Committee, (2101 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20418), and it may be consulted at the office of the Faculty Fulbright Advisor, Mr. Gary Ostrower.
Application requirements include: U.S.
citizenship; for lectureships, college or university teaching experience; for research awards, a doctorate or, in some fields, recognized professional standing as demonstrated by faculty rank, publications, compositions, exhibition record, etc.
July 1,1973 is the deadline for applying for most of the announced research awards, and it is the suggested date for filing for lectureships.
Senior Fulbright-Hays awards generally consist of a maintenance allowance in local currency to cover normal living costs of the grantee and family while in residence abroad, and roundtrip travel for the grantee (transporta- tion is not provided for dependents). For lecturers going to most non-European countries, the award includes a dollar supplement, subject to the availability of funds, or carries a stipend in dollars and foreign currency, the amount depending on the assignment, the lecturer's qualifications, salary and other factors.
Trustee since 1959, has agreed to match dollar for dollar the money raised in the Senior campaign, once this sum exceeds $2500. The estimated total cost of both proposed projects is
$5098; thus, the projects would require gifts of approximately $2549. each from Mr. Tredennick and the Senior Class.
Although the campaign still has a way to go to reach their goal, Ms. Reinauer seemed to feel it was generally meeting with positive response from the seniors, and expressed her hope that a large percentage of the Seniors would deem it appropriate that they give a "parting gift" to Alfred University.
Nietzsche Remains Perplexing
"Nietzsche's Critique of Christianity" was the topic of the May 3rd lecture by John T Wilcox in Myers Hall. Brought to Alfred through the Division of Human Studies, Dr. Wilcox studied at Emery University and received his doctorate from Yale. He is presently a professor of philosophy at S.U.N.Y. at Binghampton.
Dr. Wilcox is publishing a book, Truth and Value in Nietzsche, which discusses whether Nietzsche considered values to be objective and knowable, or subjective and due to wills and desires. At his presentation Thursday night, Dr.
Wilcox read the third chapter in his book. This chapter is concerned with Nietzsche's cognitive \ arguments against Christianity and why they are intellectual rather than emotional.
The five basic presuppositions upon which Christianity is built are the existance of God, another world, free will, a moral world order, and moral motivation. Nietzsche examined these assumptions and by either postulating or proving each assumption to be false, he destroyed all values originating from these principles. Good, he states, is often merely a cultural interpretation of evil.
What seems to remain after rejecting these values is an egoistic determinism based on self-preservation, and often accompanied by a distrust of all values, or nihilism. Good and evil are intertwined manifestations of one another, and values are "created, not discovered."
Throughout the reading the cognitive nature of the critique was emphasized.
A lively question and answer period followed, during which certain ambiguities were pointed out and Nietzsche was placed in his properly perplexing perspective.
Miles Notes World Problems
Saturday, May 5th, Dr. Leland Miles spoke to a Parent's Weekend audience of 40 people on"Problems of the Far and Middle East". ' President Miles' 30 minute address concerned the ^ problems he witnessed while on his -recent sabbatical.
Miles noted that there are four basic problems in the world today: freedom, population, religion, and violence. Much of his talk concerned the problem of violence in the countries he visited. To illustrate his views, he related a story of the thorough search made of him and the airplane when he first arrived- in the Middle East.
In addressing the problem of religion, Miles noted the seeming contradiction in the views of religion in Russia. He told of the magnificent churches in Leningrad that have been restored since World War II and how the Russian people flock to these wonders. Miles commented that this might be due to the peoples' unconscious desire for religion.
In closing, Dr. Miles mentioned an incident when he visited the Tokyo Rotary Club which opens its meetings, as do all Rotary Clubs, with the singing of the National Anthem. He told how difficult it was for him to resolve himself to sing the anthem because of his feelings due to his participation in World War II. He said when the time came he had no problem in joining his fellow Rotarians in singing their National Anthem. He added that he hoped that in the future national boundaries would mean little, and all men may live in peace.
