Arts Festival Planned The Befcrend Spring . Arts Festival will begin tomorrow. This will be the first of what is hoped will become an annual event. It is sponsored by the combined efforts of the Joint Resident Council, Student Union Board, Circle K and lota Theta Phi. The Festival will open with the Behrend Band and Chorus under the direction of Davis Geirsh, instructor of music, at 1 p.m., Friday. The Behrend Players will present the hilarious “Thurber Carnival” at 8:30 p.m. under the direction of James Flaherty, instructor of theatre. Art exhibits Volume XXI! No. 25 Carnival Kicks Off Festival Picture above presents the Behrend Players from left to right Greg Fuller, Charlie Leever, Mary Kruszwski, Mike Meyer, Sheldon Greenwald, Cathy Spopow, and Miles Rank in the opening scene of Thurber Carnival. Players Present ‘Thurber Carnival’ The battle of the sexes, the civil war, new versions of old fairy tales, the frustrations of bureaucracy, and the human dilemma are only part of the subject hilariously lampooned by James Thurber in his play “A Thurber Carnival.” The show will be presented by the Behrend Players this weekend as their contribution to the Spring Arts Festival. “A Thurber Carnival” is a collection of some of the famous humorist’s funniest cartoons, sketches and satires adapted for the theatre by Thurber. When it opened on Broadway in 1960, the critics were unanimous in their praise. Since then it has been performed regularly in colleges and communities throughout the United States and England. One of the pieces in the show, “Word Dance,” served as the inspiration for the famous party sequence on “Rowan and Mar tin’s Laugh In.” The cast includes Pat Carlyle, Mary Kruszewski, Cindy Leever, Cathy Skopow, Greg Fuller, Sheldon Greenwald, Mike Meyer, and Miles Rank. The choreography for the show has been done by Cathy Short who will dance an interpertation of Thurber’s fable, “The Last will be on display in the Quiet Lounge in the Reed Union Building during the evening. A free Folk Concert will be the highlight of the festivities on Saturday. Featured singers will include: John Ems at 12 noon of the renowned C.J. Bri Insanity, Mike Shaffer and Bob Keay of Behrend Campus, talent from the Coffee House Circuit, Sue Gaul, another Behrend performer, Scott Huntington, and to close the concert for Saturday will be Back Country Jam. There will be food consessions and art exhibits on display outside. “Thurber Carnival” will also be presented Flower.” If laughing is your think and you like American comedy, come to the Reed Lecture Hail this Tursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8:30. The cost to students is $1 and it’s the best buy in town. Black Union Creates Varied Student Reply By Carol Turkington News Reporter With the creation of the Black Student Union, an entire new area of education has been opened. Following is a partial survey of student opinions in answer to the question, “What do you think of the Black Student Union at Behrend Campus?” Lana Watkins (6 ACCTG) - “It will make the whites on this campus more aware that blacks exist at Behrend just as thej' do as people. It is not a segregated club-anyone can join if they have a knowledge of black problems.” Robin Dile (6 RL ST)-“I think it’s a long overdue idea and I hope people will support it and it will be successful, especially since Behrend is serving so much of the Erie community. There is by the Behrend Players, at 8:30 p.m. The weekend will wind-up with a free Rock Concert from 12:00 noon until 10:30 p.m. Sunday. The music will be provided by nine area groups. The scene for the Rock Concert will be the ski slope behind the Otto Behrend Science Building. The public will also be able to enjoy art exhibits from Mercyhurst, Erie Art Center, and Behrend Campus talent. A short art film will be shown on Saturday and Sunday from 2-3 p.m. in the Reed Lecture Hall. Co-chairmen Dyane Soifer and Published by Students of Behrend Campus of the Pennsylvania State University Station Road, Erie, Pa. 16510 ‘Common Bond’ Started; Black Union Approved The constitution for the Black Student Union has been approved by the SGA May 19, after final alterations were discussed concerning specific wording of the constitution. In explaining the qualifications for admission to the club, Lana Watkins com mented that “every club has some criteria for admission. You must have, some knowledge of the black problem.” ' The revised preamble restating their purpose is written as follows: “We the Black Students of Behrend Campus, in order to place into proper perspectives the ideas of self-pride and awareness, wish to provide a vehicle to promote unity, and a common bond. The purpose being to establish a positive image, which will foster a positive at titude. We consider a positive attitude necessary in order to insure positive involvement in campus affairs, in regards to our conduct, as Black Students.” In addition to the granting of the charter, Irvin H. Kochel, director of Behrend Campus addressed the meeting con cerning student involvement. “I don’t think student input is very effective,” he commented. To remedy this situation, he proposed a number of ideas designed to increase the students effectiveness. He stressed the such a large proportion of black people in Erie in relation to such a small proportion in Behrend.” Mary Hughes (3 NURS) - “I can see its point but I can’t see why it isn’t integrated with the regular student union.” Brad Evans GNAS)-“I think it’s great—for too long the middle class whites,-and perhaps even the blacks tnemselves-haven’t known toe much about black culture. The important thing would be to show how black culture plugs into modern culture.” Rose Tulley (3 ED)-“At first I thought they were trying to segregate themselves, but since I understand they’re trying to promote something. I think it’s May 28,29,30 Michael Chiricuzio expect a very large turnout from the Erie area for these free events. Chiricuzio said, “A lot of time and a lot of hard work has gone into this Spring Art’s Festival, Dyane and I would particularily like to thank all the work the administration has extended to us along with the students who have devoted so many hours of their time towards making this festival a reality.” He went on to add, “We really hope to make the Behrend Spring Arts Festival a large success. Already it has brought together various organizations on this campus. We hoDe that evervone establishment of student evaluation of teachers next fall, and the aid of students in deciding which teachers would be hired. Kochel also mentioned the possibility of involving students in curriculum change. He added that an organization similar to the University Council at University Park be started here. It could serve in an advisory 'capacity to 'the” director of the campus and student affairs. Kochel made note that the name of the Student Government Evaluation Added Council Set For Behrend By Doug Leichliter Managing Editor Faculty, course, and advisor evaluation is going to become a part of Behrend starting next term. That was the an nouncement made by Irvin H. Kochel, Director of the Behrend Campus at the last meeting of the Student Government Association. This new move comes after the recommendation made by the University Council at University Park and approved by John W. Oswald, President of The Penn sylvania State University. really good.” Doug Leichliter (3 LA) (Managing Editor)- 1 ! think it’s a good idea considering the fact that we don’t have a Black population. . .it’s one step toward laying the groundwork. ” Dennis Hart (6 Sec Ed)-‘‘l think it’s probably a necessary evil. The campus could use a larger black population, and in order to get them we’ll have to have something to attract them. It strikes me as being racist because it expounds on the dif ference between blacks and whites. I don’t feel it’s dangerous, however.” Steve Green (3 ) (Copy Editor)- “It’s fine that they want to start a union for their own benefit but it may constitute a barrier between black and white students.” has a far-out time and suggest that Behrend make this an an nual affair.” The Joint Resident Council and Circle K will have food stands selling hot dogs, hamburgers, soft drinks and lemonade. There will also be people roaming throughout the crowd wearing blue and white arm bands who will serve as information sources for any questions. It is advised that everyone bring provisions for a long stay on the ski slope during the con certs. Thursday,/May 27,1971 Association be changed to Student Senate in order to be more consisent with the names of University organizations now in existence such as the Faculty Senate. Concerning his suggestions, Kochel stated that he hoped that the SGA would, “...fed kindly enough to them and implement them.” Nominations for the Out standing Teacher Award and the Beau Brummel Award were also made. The report submitted by the Council called for faculty evaluation, “As a means of improving the quality of teaching at the ' University evaluations cooperatively developed by students and faculty should also be incorporated into whatever system an academic unit may use for the evaluation of in structors with regard to salary increases, tenure, promotions, and reassignments.” Course evaluations would be used by faculty and students as a means of course improvement so that various courses meet the expectations and needs of the students and the University. The report also called for a cooperative effort to be made between students and faculty in order to maintain a viable ad visory system. This would be used as, ”... a means of in formation to be taken into ac count in the reward structure for faculty accomplishment.” Kochel later said that he hoped that the students and faculty of Behrend develop its own evaluation forms in order to meet the particular needs of the Behrend campus. He went on to say that if this is not done before Fall Term, he will initiate his own forms. Also at the SGA meeting last week, Kochel announced the possible formation of an organization at Behrend similar to the University Council now in operation at .University Park. It would serve solely in an advisory capacity to the campus director and Student Affairs. Kochel later (Continued on Page 3)
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