ÀèsBGî^ i t THE LAWRENTIAI Vol. XCVII— No. 6 Lawrence University, Appleton, W isconsin 54911 Friday 21 O ctober 1977 Enriching the LU experience “The progression of an in 1945, was designed to introduce academic year at Lawrence the freshmen to the liberal arts always seems to be accompanied and develop their reading, by a corresponding decline in writing and speaking skills. The joy.” Task Force has recommended A comment from a past LUCC the réintroduction of Freshmen president? Or from a prof denied Studies for the first term of the tenure? freshman year. No, the statement comes from Freshmen Tutorials, a new the Extra Curricular Sub Task concept, has also been recom­ Force report of last year. At­ mended. Students would take tempting to correct this decline in these tutorials from a professor joy, the Sub Task Force in their intended m ajor. The developed several new and Task Force believes that by inovative proposals. Combined adopting the tutorials Lawrence with the recommendations of the may “once again assume a Curriculum Sub Task Force, they position of leadership in un­ are intended to enrich the dergraduate education and may Lawrence experience. The demonstrate its commitment to recommendations include Fresh­ the highest quality of educational men Studies and Tutorials, In­ individual attention for all its terdisciplinary courses in the students.” management of complex The proposed Interdisciplinary organizations and a transcript of area in management of complex a student’s extra curricular organizations would include LUCC discusses funding workshops, internships and activities. The extra curricular transcript extracurricular projects. by Molly Wyman suggestions be presented to the the signitures of two members of would indicate both the student’s Coordinating with existing Distribution of funds was the Committee on Committees, the organization. activities and the degree of courses, the program would focus of the first formal meeting A lengthy debate followed over which had its first formal participation. The Task Force “realize the potential of a liber­ of the Lawrence University meeting on Tuesday, October 18. the amount of power the Com­ recommends such a transcript al education and increase the Community Council. In his Committee on Committees mittee on Committees should because it would be useful in marketability of the student” opening .speech, President Sch­ meetings will be closed because have in deciding “who gets career planning and dispell the according to the Task Force. wartz ’77, stressed the need for a the LUCC believes that a small, what” . To eliminate the possible impression that Lawrence These proposals and several “rapport” between officers and central group can make decisions effect of “personal grievence” , it ignores the role of the ex­ other are in the Summary Report constituencies of the LUCC, more effectively than large, was suggested that the Com­ tracurricular. of the Long Range Planning Task urging members to take the public convocations. mittee on Committees act under Freshmen Studies, first offered Force. initiative to involve students, broad procedural guidelines. Schwartz also announced the dorms and faculty. appointment of Roddie Hauser, The Committee would be Last year’s council reportedly senior art history major, as the r .5 T I T 1 required to explain refusal of “ floundered” from a lack of funds. It was also suggested that interaction between its separate S“3 Plans for Parent s Weekend organizations should not have to elements. discussion on procedure for the submit membership lists when Approximately 500 parents of duet featuring a piano and a The meeting was spent allocation of LUCC funds. requesting money. Lawrence University Students bassoon will play Hindemith’s discussing protocal to be followed Harry Kisker was unanimously There was some disagreement are expected to take part in Sonate. by organizations requesting elected to the ten member among LUCC members as to how Parent’ Weekend activities on the Rounding out the program, funding. It was suggested that an Committee on Committees, much specific information with Lawrence Campus today through tenor James Gedge will sing intemized list of total expected which will prepare this term’s regard to the use of money would Sunday. The weekend will be “Pause” and “Mein!” from expenditures and intended use of budget. be required of organizations. highlighted by a recital, a faculty Shubert’s Die Schone Müllerin”. LUCC money be presented to the It was decided that the above art exhibit, and a question-and- Committee on Committees with A faculty art exhibit will answer session with President display the works of Emily Thomas S. Smith. Nixon, Dave Purdo and Arthur The recital, featuring Thrall. Wine and cheese will be Lawrence faculty and students, Restoration of the Annex by LU artists served from 4-5 p.m. on Satur­ will be presented on Saturday, day. However the Worcester Art Industrious art club members and Appleton’s harsh climate has opinion and added, “We’d rather October 22 at 8:30 p.m. This Center will remain open on spent last Sunday afternoon weathered its exterior. be where we are than be put into program will be open to the Saturday and Sunday from 1-5 repairing “The Annex” . The Inadequate upkeep, both of the a building that’s being used for public without charge. p.m. newly formed Club cleaned up building and the immediate other purposes.” A wide variety of instruments For the sports enthusiastic the Annex grounds and painted grounds, has speeded its decay. The Annex’s restoration has and ensembles will be per­ parents there will be a women’s the peeling porch chocolate The administration will be been the first project undertaken forming. Piano selections include tennis match and a soccer game brown. looking into alternative studio by the Art Club. This weekend Ravels’ “Jeux D’eau”, Ger­ on Saturday. Then the Viking The Annex provides necessary members will help host at the shwin’s “Three Preludes”, areas. football team will put its perfect studio space for art students to President’s reception in the Art Barber’s Nocturne “Homage to Members of the Art Club would 5-0 record on the line against the draw and paint in a comfortable Center. All students interested in John Field” opus 33, and Liszt’s like to show the Lawrence University of Chicago at the atmosphere. It is unique for an art are welcome to join the club. Piano Concerto in E-Flat. Community that there is a strong Lawrence Bowl at 1:30 p.m. at undergraduate school to have Projected aims are to bring in Four french horns and a cornet student interest in maintaining the Lawrence Bowl. semi-private studios. Arthur guest speakers and to organize will perform Weldon’s “Concert the Annex. In return they hope to Early arriving parents may Thrall, professor of art, feels that field trips to art exhibitions in the Polka. “Sax Quartet” by Heins receive help in the repair and attend a benefit square dance or many graduate schools would be area. and Peters’ “Yellow after the maintenance of the building. As Mel Brook’s western parody envious of the Annex facilities. A more general goal of the Rain” for marimba will also be one student put it, “Its a beautiful “Blazing Saddles.” The Annex’s appearance has building to work in and it would organization is to provide a part of the concert repetoire. A drawn much criticism. Years of be a shame to ever tear it down.” casual situation for students to student use have had their toll, Thrall concurred with this meet and talk with each other and their professors. Watsons announced LUCC Budget Chaney Cynthia Estlund, John Gib- bens, Janet Palumbo and announcement Marynelle Teumer are the honored students nominated for the 1. Any organizations which submitted a budget request to LUCC W illiam A. Chaney, professor Watson Fellowship Program last spring and wishes to resubmit a request this fall must do from Lawrence University. so by 5:00 Monday, October 24. of history, was recently elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Nominations were announced 2. Submit budgets to Dave Woboril (Cooke House) or Penn Wednesday by Charles Lauter. Ritter (Plantz 106). Arts (London). — Photo by Chrt Hoskins The competition for this limited 3. If we do not receive another request then we will use last The position has no particular William Channey, Prof. of his­ number of nominations was in­ spring’s request in our budgeting process. responsibilities nor a secret tory. tensive and the decisions were 4. The following must be included in all requeflts: handshake which prompted Chaney to remark “It is just the difficult. The members of the a. the names of all officers and their respective duties committee would have liked to be b. an itemized statement of where all monies will be spent type of honor one really wants.” was admitted for hit past The Society, founded in 1754, achievements. able to select more of you since attempts to serve as a liaison Chaney will presently be there were many creative and The following committees have openings. Petition forms are enterprising proposals which available on the door of the LUCC office. between the various practical publishing 48 short articles within arts and sciences and as a the Encyclopedic Dictionary of bespoke the strong commitments Experimental Projects and well developed interests medium for leading authorities to Religion and a review for the Special Events announce recent discoveries and Thia which many of you held. I hope Multi-Cultural Affairs Catholic Historical Review. developments. year, he will also be working on a those of you who were not Committee on Honors new book concerning medieval selected will be undaunted in Deadline for petitions is Friday, October 21.