Salem State University - Clipper Yearbook

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CULTURAL SERIES Throughout the 1968-1969 presentation of the Cultural Series, a variety of activities and lectures were sponsored on campus for all seeking an in- formed awareness of modern cultural and educational trends. Speaking on September 24th with regard to the aims of Salem State. Dr. Frederick A. Meier was the first speaker of the Series. Expansion of the college curriculum. the costs involved in the maintenance of a state institution and prospective plans for a new library and athletic center were among the points of Dr. Meier's address. The President concluded in praise of a growing unity and good will on campus. On October 23rd. Professor Samuel I. Hayakawa spoke to a capacity audience on the contemporary influence of language on behavior. At a second appearance on the following morning. Dr. Hayakawa commented on a Semantic Teach-In. where several students and faculty members presented papers which related language to various aspects of society. Some of the topics included Language in Advertising. Obscenity in Contemporary Theatre, and Lang- uage in Racism. I' Q -uf .4 I 20 I .l lui Harrington Listens To Question Of Salem Student On December 3rd, the Series stirred discussion ofa most controversial topic as Michael Harrington spoke on Poverty in the United States. A Socialist and self-proclaimed radical, Harrington is the author of The Other America and Toward A Democratic' Ldt. Having lived with Mexican-American Immigrant workers in California and the unemployed miners of Appalachia, Harrington spoke with extensive author- ity on the poverty situation. Among the focal points of his discussion were the Job Generation Theory, the so-called Free Enterprise attack on poverty and the Nixon and L.B.J. theories for poverty relief. Citing but a few of the programs presented by the Cultural Series for individual growth, it is clear that the Series completely fulfills its motivating commit- ment to the value of ideas.

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Row 1 Pat Cassidy Sandra Lawrence fSecJ Peter Lodie, tChairmanJ, Linda Mitchell, Eileen Hill. Row 2: Bob Hanson, Vito Sammartano Jan Forte Chris Perron Stephen Panosian Arthur Smith. The second annual arts festival was held April 13-18 in the Student Union. Every sort of event imaginable to fit every sort of taste imaginable was presented. Norman K. Tronerua, sculptor provided an enjoyable experience for those inclined in that direction. A faculty-student exhibit was on view all week in the Day Lounge. The art demonstrations presented ranged from glass blowing to body painting. In the pot pouri category, a student do your thing paint-in was one of the programs offered. Music concerts ranged from a jazz group to electronic Bach. A special innovation in cinema was offered. Every day of the week new foreign and domestic films were viewed for the pleasure of our more movie-oriented students. Shakespeare readings by Tom Luddy, Jack Marshall, and Ellen Vellela provided an extra opportunity to view drama at its best. Andreas Papendreou spoke on Tuesday as the cultural series presentation. His topic was the American ideals and militarian. The chairman for the Arts Festival was Peter Lodie. A special thanks is extended to him and his committee for the excellent program he coordinated. 19

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CULTURAL SERIES COMMITTEE- Front Row Sandra Lawrence, CSec.j, Roland Bates. fChairmanj. Back Row Thomas Busby Sandy Halperin, Bill Faulkner. Considered the heartbeat of the students, the Student Association is composed of various standing com- mittees whose functions permeate every aspect of college life at Salem State College. There are such com- mittees as the Curriculum Commit- tee, headed by Harvey Cushinsky, whose purpose it is to revitalize and widen the curriculum now existing. Also included in this committee are both faculty and administration, as well as students. A motion has been passed by the Student Congress to increase student participation in this committee. 21 uv 3