one ten' Otollegialt VOLUMN XXXV NO: 5 • NEW MAJOR NEARS APPROVAL A major in Communications proposed by the Division of Arts and Humanities has been ap provedby Penn State University Provost Eddy's office and now awaits only the okay from the University Board of Trustees. If the Board of Trustees ap proves the major, and the chances appear quite good that it will, it will be offered as a Behrend College major beginning in Fall term this year. The major develops professional writing and speech communication skill with direct application to the communication field. It emphasizes internal written and oral communication within organizations such as corporations and public agencies and external communication chiefly of a technical nature. After a number of courses in the theoretical and practical application of communications MODERN FILM SERIES The Erie Art Center is spon soring CINEMA SERIES, 1979, this spring. The films will be shown on selected Fridays at 8:00 p.m. in the Villa Maria Lecture Hall. The series is supported by a grant from the Pennsylvania Council of the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. The first movie in the selection of contemporary non-American films was shown on March 16, the film "Before the Revolution" by Bertolucci. The- next film, "Chinese Roulette" directed by- Rainer Fassbinder, will be shown on March 23. The most stylish of Fassbinder's films, it explores new methods of cinema narrative. The story has a crippled teenaged girl and her faithful mute governess arranging to bring together her parents and their respective lovers for a hideous weekend at the family castle, the ideal set ting for a Gothic thriller. The next film is "The Lion Has Seven Heads" by Rocha, to be shown March 30. It is a stylized allegory, filmed in Africa by a Brazilian director, which attacks colonialism and its various forms of exploitation. Next comes "Xala" directed by Ousame Sembene, to be shown on April 6. It is a Satire of modern Africa by an internationally known African director. Instead of attacking European ex ploitation and racism as he did in his earlier f ims , Sembene here zeroes in on the touchier subject of the myth of African in dependence. It centers on a self satisfied, half westernized black businessman who, when trouble strikes, runs to soothsayers and witch doctors. After this film comes "Celine and Julie Go Boating," directed by Jacques Rivette, a three hour fairy tale of a film about the magician Celine and the librarian Julie, who pick each other up and Published by the Students of the Behrend College of the Pennsylvania State University skills, the major would culminate either in an intensive senior project or in an internship in a local communications office under the supervision of a Behrend College- faculty mem ber_ Many local businesses and corporations have indicated their willingness to cooperate in of ferring the internships which would be both a nine credit course (Arts and Humanistic Studies 400) and a paid ex perience. While Behrend cannot officially offer the major until it receives approval from the Board of Trustees, students can gain in formation on the major from_the Division of Arts and Humanities, located in Turnbull Hall. Activities and Deadlines Those of you looking for some activities in the coming week should be aware of the following events. On Friday, March 23, there will be a TGIF dance in the Banquet Area of the RUB from 9:00 p.m. until 1:00 in the morning. On Sunday, March 25, the SUB is sponsoring the film "Heavy Traffic," an R-rated feature length animation to be shown in the RUB Lecture Hall at 6:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Directed by Ralph Bakshi of "Fritz the Cat" fame, the movie satirizes cab bies, drunks, suicidal maniacs, gangsters, hipsters, rapists, and the muggers of New York City. Then on Tuesday March 27, the Sir Laurence Olivier version of "Hamlet" will be shown in the RUB Lecture Hall at 8:00 p.m. The -film is sponsored by the Division of Arts and Humanities. Finally, next Thursday, March 29, another Ralph Bakshi animated film, "Wizards," will be shown in the RUB Lecture Hall at 4:00 p.m. and again at 10:00 p.m. The film is a futuristic fantasy epic set ten million years in the future. It describes the struggle between Avatar, the good-magic wizard, and his evil twin Blackwolf who resurrects Nazi propaganda in an attempt to win the world for technology. Also, on Monday, March 26, the Student Senate is calling for the 1979-1980 budgets for all student organizations. While these budgets are not due until Mon day, April 16, at 5:00 p.m., student organizations would do well to begin work on them right away. Students should also be aware that Wednesday, March 28, is the deadline for regular course drops and for Pass-Fail and course repeat requests. go on to solve a fairy tale mystery. The film will be shown on April 20. Then the series will present "Jonah Who Will Be 25 in the Year 2,000," directed by Alain Tanner and to be shown on April 27. "Jonah" is a terrifically in telligent and witty comedy about eight "minor --prophets"— veterans of 1968, standed between revolution and accommodation. On_ May 4 "Four Nights of a Dreamer," directed by Fren chman Robert Bresson, will be shown. This is a film of an at tentuated romance in con temporary Paris. STATION RD. ERIE, PA. 16563 SPRING WEEK PLANNED This year what used to be called the Spring Arts Festival will now be called Spring Week and will begin Monday, April 30 and run through Sunday, May 6. It has been named Spring Week for two reasons. First, there will be more that just displays of art. Second, the organizers of the activities wish to emphasize that there will be a full week of event rather than just a weekend. While the old Spring Arts Festival used also to include a week of 123 events, its title was not felt to emphasize sufficiently that fact. Most of the displays of art will be in and around the Reed Union Building, depending on the weather. Some of the art will be on sale. There will also be a carnival beginning on Friday, May 4, which will continue until Sunday, May 6. The organizers hope that the carnival will help draw people from Erie and the surrounding suburbs. The attempt this year is to draw more attention to Behrend Steppin' Out In Toronto Got those Behrend Blues? Tired of manicured grounds and all too familiar faces? The Student Union Board has the solution: a three day weekend in the pulsating city of Toronto, Canada. Though only a mere four hours from Erie, Toronto has a European flair unmatched in the U.S. of A. A weekend spent in Toronto will help bleach those Behrend Blues, allowing you to savor a taste of Canada. The SUB is of ferring three days and nights at the Town Inn Hotel in Centre City which, including bus fare there and back, is only $42.00 with an activity card and $44.00 to those without one. The bus leaves the RUB parking lot 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 6, and returns to Behrend around 7:00 p.m. Sunday April 8. An afternoon stop in Niagara Falls, Canada, is planned for Sunday. A $lO.OO deposit will reserve a seat and room space . but final payments must be made no later than 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 29, at the RUB desk. This trip is open to the public, but act quickly, since seating is limited. Torontians are proud of their city; after all, it was designed "An Autumn Afternoon," directed by' Yasujiro Ozu of Japan, will conclude the series on May 11. This is his last film before his death and returns to his favorite plot, a father giving up his only daughter in marriage. The film series offers Behrend students a chance to experience what is happening in important contemporary cinema. ADS ADS ABS ADS ADS College from the surrounding community than was drawn in previous years and to make Spring Week a well-publicized event that the Erie area can come to expect every year. Because of the large number of exhibits and other events during the week, security will be a problem. The organizers are setting up a program of student marshals to handle the brunt of the responsibility for controlling the crowds and protecting the art exhibits. Many Students will be needed for this purpose, and the organizers ask that any students interested in volunteering their help contact Marty Straut (899- 9013), Linda Schweinitz, or Sandy Edwards (in Student Affairs). Even a few hours of time during the week would be a big help. There will also be outside events sponsored by the Joint Residents Council and the Lower Division Student Senate. Future articles will provide more details about the activities during Spring Week. with them in mind. Spacious plazas grace futuristic buildings in the financial district, with elevated walkways connecting buildings. Chinatown, just blocks away, boasts Oriental shops and restaurants , with prices ranging from outrageous to dirt cheap. Interested in shopping? Many people feel Toronto surpasses New York in high fashion per square mile. Eaton Center is an awesome indoor mall extending for blocks on the main drag, Yonge St. Hundreds of stores, ranging from erotic bakeries to designers of canine clothes, occupy the three floors. Small businesses flourish in Toronto, and specialty shops line the downtown streets. A short subway ride north lies Yorkville, restored to its turn of the century grace. Chic boutiques, coffee houses, neon discos, and intimate piano bars pump energy non-stop. Yonge St. is lined with theaters, bars, and seedy peep shows. However, litter is nearly non existent on this main street, and those caught tossing are frowned upon, if not repremanded or even fined. Imagine—subways without graffiti and cleaning women scrubbing the tile walls! Torontians are friendly city dwellers who have great respect for their habitat. The crime rate is amazingly low for a city of five million. People of all races and nationalities walk free of fear at night in this cosmopolitan melting pot. Night life satisfies all tastes, whether it be kinky, punk, rock, jazz, or disco. Cultural activities are equally diverse, often with little or no charge. And Toronto's vast new subway system will whisk you east, west, or north of Centre City in minutes. THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 1979 New Policy Although many students are unaware of JRC's new policy concerning a fine system, it is present and in effect. President Gary Hitechew describes the policy by saying that any student found with a piece of university furniture vill be given two verbal warnings and if those don't work, will be fined five dollars. These verbal warnings will be given by JRC members, or RA's. The policy is the result of student apathy about the removal of furniture from the lobbies and TV lounges in the three residence halls. For those who are wondering what will be done with the five dollars collected, it will be donated to a good cause—Spring Week. ART HEIST UNSOLVED Three paintings were recently stolen from the Student Union Board office. Other works received structural damage. The artist, Don Joint, had his works displayed in the library glass cases during the month of January•. Mr. Joint and Tom Britten discovered three pieces missing when they came to pick up his artwork from the S.U.B. office. Investigations revealed that one of the pieces had been delivered by an S.U.B. member to a division of Behrend College that had expressed interest in purchasing it. However, this piece also couldn't be located. An extensive search of the campus failed to locate any of the missing artwork. Behrend Administration promised the artist restitutions but as of print time none had been made. History Colloquium On Saturday, April 27, Behrend College will present a history colloquium, the sixth in a series that began in 1974, is directed by Steven Greiert, Assistant Professor of History, with the support of faculty in History and English. The program, which will run from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., will include four papers, two each before and after a luncheon, and opportunity to ask questions and discuss the papers. One of the papers will be delivered by Professor Wolford of the Division of Arts and Humanities at Behrend. Other papers will be read by faculty from North Texas State Univer sity, the University of Co necticut, and the State University of New York, College at Fredonia. Further details about the A coll ril. oquium will be coming in p ADADS The Bebrend Collegian des perately needs people interested in helping to find advertising. We will be pi.ying a fifteen per cent commission for all ads you might be able to find for The Collegian.
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