University of Wisconsin Eau Claire - Periscope Yearbook (Eau Claire, WI)

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Batml Greg Smith ol the Bon Ton Society pound out a rhythm line during the band U AC-sponsored performance in the Council Fire Room Fcminitl attorney Sarah Wcddington •tep to the podium in Schofield Auditorium. March 3. to ditcut and debate contemporary isaue with PhylUt Sc ha fly. PhylU Schally i an attorney, a member ol the Republican National Committee, and the (oremoat opponent ol the Equal Right Amendment. Et cetera... Trying to capture all oi the events that take place on a busy college campus, and do so in the span of 24 pages, is something of an imposing task. There is no such thing as an event not worthy of mention in a book designed to record a year in the life of UWEC ... not if someone put forth the effort to make that event happen. We did the best we could. Nonetheless, due to deadlines, various impediments, and the simple inability to be two or more places at one time, we at Periscope could not cover a number of events, including the UAC concerts, Winter Carnival, Chinese Dinner, the Easter Seals Air Jam and the spring seasons of the Cabin and the Artist and Forum Series’. The Periscope would like to take this opportunity to recognize those happenings, and the people responsible for them, and express regrets that we could not include you to a greater extent in our pages. Lori Knope Campus Events Editor Chicago Tribune film critic Gent Sitkrl advitcd hi audr Revolutionary guitari ! Michael Hedge ihare ence to “think about what you are watching”, during hi the bill with lellow Windham Hill artitl lu Story, Forum Sene presentation. March 26, in the University Arena artist scries 27

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 voices of excellence T HE FORUM AND ARTISTS SERIES Hoping to encourage a larger student turnout inspitc of increased ticket prices, the ™ University Center Activities and Programs Of-fice brought a number of nationally recognized names from the worlds of journalism, medicine, politics, and entertainment to the UWEC campus as part of this year's Forum and Artists Series. Because the events of the Forum and the Artists Series are made possible by an allocation of student funds. Performing Arts Manager Val Knobloch says students should consider them a part of their education and take advantage of what the programs have to offer. The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Zdenek Macal and JoAnn Falletta, kicked off the Artists Scries in early September with Classical and Pops Concerts, as well as a Young People’s Concert for area school children. Nationally syndicated film critic Gene Siskel stepped to the podium in the Schofield Auditorium on November 11 to offer a capacity crowd some advice on what lo watch for to increase their enjoyment of a film. As part of his Forum lecture, Siskel used film clips from Taxi Driver, All The President’s Men and Rocky” to illustrate various aspects of acting, directing, and screen-writing. In celebration of the Chinese New Year, the Artists Series presented the Asian American Dance Theater on January 29 in the University Arena. The AADT gave a 90 minute program featuring classical and folk dances from China, Korea, Japan, India, the Pacific Islands, and the Philippines. Called the most outstanding program 26 campus events we’ve ever had by the American Association of University Women, the Phyllis Schlafly Sarah Weddington debate on March 3 in Schofield Auditorium, provided its audience with insights into controversial issues ranging from nuclear weapons to the ERA Classically-trained pianist Liz Story appeared in the University Arena on March 26 with revolutionary guitarist Michael Hedges performing original jazz compositions. Both Artists Series performers record on the Windham Hill label Other Forum speakers included Joe Grae-don, Stanley Karnow, and Shirley Chisholm. Additional Artists Series performers included: The Children's Theater Company, James Van-Demark, the Waverly Consort, John Russo, and Tapestry. Lori Knope These event are scheduled to take place alter the (mat PERISCOPE deadline, and are thcrelore subject to change. Windham Hill Recording artimt Lii Story appeared on arr piano in the University Arena a part o the Artists Series. Nmmt fllnill

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28 campus events Veena CliadKa. a native ol India, oiler a plate ol rice pilaf and garbanzo curry to a folk lair visitor. Mary Odoh dres c» in the »ame bright color u»ed by the craftsmen ol Swaziland. In the Baltic room, sitter Kira and ln-grida Erdmanit demonstrate a native folk instrument.