Purdue University Calumet - Astron Yearbook (Hammond, IN)

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Musical programs were of major importance in the Convocation series. In conjunction with the Music Appreciation Class and PMO, musicians from the area came to show their various instruments to the audience. After all were intro- duced, several players presented short musical compositions. Dr. Gilbert Fischer was a fre- quent guest artist of the series. The Lectures and Assembly Committee featured a concert with Basia Po- lishuk, a violinist and conductor of the ‘‘Gateway”’ and ‘‘Musica Viva”’ Chamber Orchestras of Chicago, and Dr. Fischer. Highlighting the concert was the first public perfor- mance of Dr. Fischer’s Sonata in D. A later concert featured Dr. Fischer In a piano recital. He played works by DeBussy. Dr. Fischer performs at the piano for students and faculty. 13

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For the first time in Purdue Calu- met’s history, an exact time was set aside for convocation programs. From noon until two-o’clock every Monday afternoon during both the fall and spring semesters, various e ducational programs were present- ed for the benefit of the students and faculty.

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His Excellency Dr. Georg von Pirch Consul General of West Germany, to the United States discusses his country with PUCC audience. 14 The Foreign Language Clubs and the Political Affairs Club presented an interesting series of speakers from several foreign countries. On November 6, the Ambassador from the Republic of China, His Excel- lency Chow Shu-Kali, spoke about the problems his nation faces with Red China. On November 20, the Consul General of West Germany to the United States, Dr. Georg von Pirch, explained to his audience about the coalition government of his coun- try. Two days later, Mr. Tran Van Dinh, former Ambassador from South Viet Nam to the United States, discussed various aspects of the war in Viet Nam. Speakers planned for the spring semester included the Ambassador to the United States from Israel, Mr. Yitzhak, Rabin, on March 12, and from Nigeria, His Excellency Dr. Joe lyalla, in April. Pondering a moment, His Excel- lency Cho Shu-Kai reviews relations of the Republic of China. His Excellency Tran Van Dinh, for- mer Ambassador from South Viet Nam to the United States, explains Viet Nam problems to students.