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Mariner Vol. 1 Friday, February 23, 1968 No. 2 Regents Meet — Refuse Budget Cut NEWS ANAYLISIS by Jon Hackman Last Friday and Saturday's UC Regents' meeting at UC Riverside was characterized by much talk and little action. Despite long discussions on the budget and the newly euphemized "University Registration Fee," the only positive action came from UCLA Chancellor Franklin Murphy-he resigned. Rumors about Murphy's impending resignation and his possible new job had run rampant for several days, proposals ranging from Secretary of Health Education Welfare to President of Stanford. Speculation ended when Dr. Murphy drove up to the meeting with Regent Mrs. Norman Chandler, wife of the board chairman of the Times-Mirror Corporation, publisher of the Los Angeles Times. At the same curbside press conference where he revealed his resignation as chancellor, Murphy announced that he had just been elected the new chairman of the board and chief executive officer of the Times-Mirror Corporation. Murphy denied speculations of Assembly Speaker Unruh and others that he had resigned over Governor Reagan's proposed UC budget cut: "The question of the University budget had absolutely nothing to do with my taking this job. I am confident that after the annual dialogue involving University between the legislature and the Governor's office is completed, the University will come out-and must come out-with a sound budget." UC BUDGET The Regents had asked Governor Reagan for a current operations budget of $311 million, but the Governor had replied with a $280 million proposal. Several regents expressed dissatisfaction with this proposal; they had regarded last year's budget cut as a temporary measure. Regent Norton Simon proposed a motion that the University continue operating on the assumption of a $311 million figure. This is the text of the amended motion which passed by voice vote: (1) The Regents reaffirm the original $311 million budget as necessary and required for the projected enrollment for 1968-69; and that during the next 30 days discussion in Sacramento and throughout the State be conducted on that basis. (2) The Regents reaffirm that there should be no lessening of the quality in teaching and research at the University of California, particularly as it might apply to the faculty-student ratio. (3) The President ... (is) ... requested to present at the next meeting of the Board a full report on the level of enrollment possible within a budget of $280 million, and in the interim take no action to accept students beyond that enrollment figure. In an exclusive interview to the MARINER. Chancellor McHenry ex- Continued on page 4 *** Rosenstock Huessy Back at Santa Cruz The first year of the University of California at Santa Cruz was a mixture of confused revelation for students and faculty alike, rampant with happy and disappointing consequences for all concerned. But in the midst of the confusion there was at least one revelation as unequivocally welcome as it was totally surprising. That revelation was the appearance of philosopher Eugen Rosenstock Huessy on campus to teach a course entitled "The Bionomics of Language" during the second quarter. [Photograph] Eugen Rosenstock Huessy is back at Santa Cruz. -photo by Bruce Jaffe The course Huessy taught here immediately drew attention for the outspoken tone of the opinions he expressed and the brilliance with which he delivered them, whether they clashed or agreed with those of his students. Huessy returned last year, again during the second quarter, to teach another class, this time modestly titled "Universal History". He drew an even larger audience to his lectures, and produced the same radical reaction in his listeners. This year Professor Huessy has returned again, not to teach a class but simply to visit Page Smith for a few weeks. His address to a Cowell College Night audience two weeks ago was his first and last scheduled appearance before students on campus, although he may be receiving a few in person visits and conversations. In an interview with the MARINER Huessy, now in his eighties, said on the sub- Continued on page 3 *** ACADEMIC MEETS Language Requirement Unchanged by Jeff Miller The campus-wide foreign language requirement has once again been batted into the air by the Committee on Educational Policy and while none of the members is sure exactly where it will land, it is the unofficial consensus that it will not be abolished. This decision came as a result of a two hour debate by the committee on Wednesday afternoon. The basic questions which have kept the final decision aloft have been whether or not the requirement should be abolished and if not what amendments, if any, should be made to make the requirement more flexible, especially for incoming juniors who are often faced with an expected four quarter course in a foreign language before graduation. The basic arguments for abolition of the requirement have centered around the average freshman coming to the Santa Cruz campus, who has had a sufficient foreign language background in high school and who could better spend his time taking courses of his own choosing in a variety of other more interesting fields. The basic arguments for amendments state that while knowledge of a foreign culture is necessary to be intellectually "well-rounded" the requirement could either be met by alternative courses in linguistics, appropriate courses in literature, history, and the arts, or by a reduction in the number of quarters to fulfill the language requirement. Finally the basic argument for the retention of the requirement as is, is that "To learn a foreign language is much more than to acquire a tool: it is to have access to a different way of thinking, acting and feeling. A particular language represents a particular, arbitrary analysis of the world and set of attitudes to it. One of the most significant things an education must provide is a critical perspective on our native system of concepts, which is easily mistaken for the unalterable structure of things. Study of a foreign language is a necessary part of this perspective on a crucial aspect of our own behavior. Hopefully a definite descision will be made at the next meeting of the Academic Senate when specific proposals for amendments are made by the committee. *** Culture Break Highlights Monte Waters The Cowell Culture Break began yesterday at 11:30 as Los Abajenos, a mariachi band, entertained at an "Almuerzo Mexicano." The break will end Sunday evening at 9:30 as the UC Chamber Orchestra plays Mozart's Symphony No. 20 in D major. Yesterday, students heard Vern Countryman, Professor of Law at Harvard University, lecture on "The Power of Dissent." Countryman, who served as Law Clerk to William O. Douglas, is considered to be the national authority on the peoples' right of dissent. Tomorrow at 4:30 Michael Novak, a noted theologian, will speak on "The Power of the Raised Eyebrow." Besides writing several books about contemporary religion, Novak was a coauthor of Vietnam: Crisis in Conscience. Other Saturday highlights include an all-night dance featuring a light show, three bands, and refreshments from the Kite. On Sunday, The Monte Waters Big Band, a fifteen-piece ensemble, will interpret Water's original jazz compositions. Mr. Gabriel Berns, faculty chairman of the Culture Break, termed the performance a "remove-your- shoes-before-entering concert." Throughout the Culture Break, published authors will speak about their own works. Among the writers are Albert Young, Charlotte Painter, James Biffle, James Houston, and Peter Beagle. *** Brass Choir to Give Concert The UCSC Brass Choir is in pre- aration for another off-campus perform- ance. In response to a request from the Casa Del Ray, a retirement hotel, the group has agreed to put on a perform- ance Wednesday, February 28, at 8 pm. The Brass Choir, a newly formed instrumental combination, consists of six performers: Jon Sumida and Duane Classon on trumpet, Willa Nehlson, Ken Friedman and Chuck Kent on the french horn; and Bob Walton on the trombone. The group, advised and usually directed by Mr. Gilbert Seely, will take this performance on their own. The pro- gram will probably include selections from Canzona No. 3 and 4 by Gabrielli, the Pezel Suite and the Holbourne Suite. *** [Photograph] Alvin Ailey Dancers express the heritage of the American Negro "the ecstasy of his spirituals, and the dark rapture of the blues." Alvin Ailey Dance Theater Expresses Negro Heritage The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre will perform in the Stevenson College Dining Hall this coming Thursday, February 29 at 8:30 p.m. The program is being sponsored by the Committee on Arts and Lectures. The New York Times has said that the Ailey company is "nothing less than superb— but we already underrate it." What is unique about the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre is that it brings together the cultural heritage the American Negro through the medium of dance. The programs combine dance forms with instrumental music, song and acting techniques to express dramatic themes or moods. Says Alvin Ailey of his dance troupe, "The American Negro-sometimes sorrowing, sometimes jubilant, but always hopeful—has created a legacy of music and dance.
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University of California, Santa Cruz: Student Publications |
Title | Mariner (February 23, 1968; Vol. I, No. 2) |
Description | "Produced... by students of the University of California, Santa Cruz" |
Date | 1968-02-23 |
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Santa Cruz Santa Cruz (county) California United States |
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College student newspapers and periodicals |
Language | English |
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Owning Institution & Contact Info | University of California, Santa Cruz. McHenry Library, Special Collections. 1156 High Street. Santa Cruz, CA, 95064. (831) 459-2547. speccoll@library.ucsc.edu |
Owning Institution Homepage | http://library.ucsc.edu/speccoll/ |
Physical Location | McHenry Library, Special Collections |
Transcript | Mariner Vol. 1 Friday, February 23, 1968 No. 2 Regents Meet — Refuse Budget Cut NEWS ANAYLISIS by Jon Hackman Last Friday and Saturday's UC Regents' meeting at UC Riverside was characterized by much talk and little action. Despite long discussions on the budget and the newly euphemized "University Registration Fee," the only positive action came from UCLA Chancellor Franklin Murphy-he resigned. Rumors about Murphy's impending resignation and his possible new job had run rampant for several days, proposals ranging from Secretary of Health Education Welfare to President of Stanford. Speculation ended when Dr. Murphy drove up to the meeting with Regent Mrs. Norman Chandler, wife of the board chairman of the Times-Mirror Corporation, publisher of the Los Angeles Times. At the same curbside press conference where he revealed his resignation as chancellor, Murphy announced that he had just been elected the new chairman of the board and chief executive officer of the Times-Mirror Corporation. Murphy denied speculations of Assembly Speaker Unruh and others that he had resigned over Governor Reagan's proposed UC budget cut: "The question of the University budget had absolutely nothing to do with my taking this job. I am confident that after the annual dialogue involving University between the legislature and the Governor's office is completed, the University will come out-and must come out-with a sound budget." UC BUDGET The Regents had asked Governor Reagan for a current operations budget of $311 million, but the Governor had replied with a $280 million proposal. Several regents expressed dissatisfaction with this proposal; they had regarded last year's budget cut as a temporary measure. Regent Norton Simon proposed a motion that the University continue operating on the assumption of a $311 million figure. This is the text of the amended motion which passed by voice vote: (1) The Regents reaffirm the original $311 million budget as necessary and required for the projected enrollment for 1968-69; and that during the next 30 days discussion in Sacramento and throughout the State be conducted on that basis. (2) The Regents reaffirm that there should be no lessening of the quality in teaching and research at the University of California, particularly as it might apply to the faculty-student ratio. (3) The President ... (is) ... requested to present at the next meeting of the Board a full report on the level of enrollment possible within a budget of $280 million, and in the interim take no action to accept students beyond that enrollment figure. In an exclusive interview to the MARINER. Chancellor McHenry ex- Continued on page 4 *** Rosenstock Huessy Back at Santa Cruz The first year of the University of California at Santa Cruz was a mixture of confused revelation for students and faculty alike, rampant with happy and disappointing consequences for all concerned. But in the midst of the confusion there was at least one revelation as unequivocally welcome as it was totally surprising. That revelation was the appearance of philosopher Eugen Rosenstock Huessy on campus to teach a course entitled "The Bionomics of Language" during the second quarter. [Photograph] Eugen Rosenstock Huessy is back at Santa Cruz. -photo by Bruce Jaffe The course Huessy taught here immediately drew attention for the outspoken tone of the opinions he expressed and the brilliance with which he delivered them, whether they clashed or agreed with those of his students. Huessy returned last year, again during the second quarter, to teach another class, this time modestly titled "Universal History". He drew an even larger audience to his lectures, and produced the same radical reaction in his listeners. This year Professor Huessy has returned again, not to teach a class but simply to visit Page Smith for a few weeks. His address to a Cowell College Night audience two weeks ago was his first and last scheduled appearance before students on campus, although he may be receiving a few in person visits and conversations. In an interview with the MARINER Huessy, now in his eighties, said on the sub- Continued on page 3 *** ACADEMIC MEETS Language Requirement Unchanged by Jeff Miller The campus-wide foreign language requirement has once again been batted into the air by the Committee on Educational Policy and while none of the members is sure exactly where it will land, it is the unofficial consensus that it will not be abolished. This decision came as a result of a two hour debate by the committee on Wednesday afternoon. The basic questions which have kept the final decision aloft have been whether or not the requirement should be abolished and if not what amendments, if any, should be made to make the requirement more flexible, especially for incoming juniors who are often faced with an expected four quarter course in a foreign language before graduation. The basic arguments for abolition of the requirement have centered around the average freshman coming to the Santa Cruz campus, who has had a sufficient foreign language background in high school and who could better spend his time taking courses of his own choosing in a variety of other more interesting fields. The basic arguments for amendments state that while knowledge of a foreign culture is necessary to be intellectually "well-rounded" the requirement could either be met by alternative courses in linguistics, appropriate courses in literature, history, and the arts, or by a reduction in the number of quarters to fulfill the language requirement. Finally the basic argument for the retention of the requirement as is, is that "To learn a foreign language is much more than to acquire a tool: it is to have access to a different way of thinking, acting and feeling. A particular language represents a particular, arbitrary analysis of the world and set of attitudes to it. One of the most significant things an education must provide is a critical perspective on our native system of concepts, which is easily mistaken for the unalterable structure of things. Study of a foreign language is a necessary part of this perspective on a crucial aspect of our own behavior. Hopefully a definite descision will be made at the next meeting of the Academic Senate when specific proposals for amendments are made by the committee. *** Culture Break Highlights Monte Waters The Cowell Culture Break began yesterday at 11:30 as Los Abajenos, a mariachi band, entertained at an "Almuerzo Mexicano." The break will end Sunday evening at 9:30 as the UC Chamber Orchestra plays Mozart's Symphony No. 20 in D major. Yesterday, students heard Vern Countryman, Professor of Law at Harvard University, lecture on "The Power of Dissent." Countryman, who served as Law Clerk to William O. Douglas, is considered to be the national authority on the peoples' right of dissent. Tomorrow at 4:30 Michael Novak, a noted theologian, will speak on "The Power of the Raised Eyebrow." Besides writing several books about contemporary religion, Novak was a coauthor of Vietnam: Crisis in Conscience. Other Saturday highlights include an all-night dance featuring a light show, three bands, and refreshments from the Kite. On Sunday, The Monte Waters Big Band, a fifteen-piece ensemble, will interpret Water's original jazz compositions. Mr. Gabriel Berns, faculty chairman of the Culture Break, termed the performance a "remove-your- shoes-before-entering concert." Throughout the Culture Break, published authors will speak about their own works. Among the writers are Albert Young, Charlotte Painter, James Biffle, James Houston, and Peter Beagle. *** Brass Choir to Give Concert The UCSC Brass Choir is in pre- aration for another off-campus perform- ance. In response to a request from the Casa Del Ray, a retirement hotel, the group has agreed to put on a perform- ance Wednesday, February 28, at 8 pm. The Brass Choir, a newly formed instrumental combination, consists of six performers: Jon Sumida and Duane Classon on trumpet, Willa Nehlson, Ken Friedman and Chuck Kent on the french horn; and Bob Walton on the trombone. The group, advised and usually directed by Mr. Gilbert Seely, will take this performance on their own. The pro- gram will probably include selections from Canzona No. 3 and 4 by Gabrielli, the Pezel Suite and the Holbourne Suite. *** [Photograph] Alvin Ailey Dancers express the heritage of the American Negro "the ecstasy of his spirituals, and the dark rapture of the blues." Alvin Ailey Dance Theater Expresses Negro Heritage The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre will perform in the Stevenson College Dining Hall this coming Thursday, February 29 at 8:30 p.m. The program is being sponsored by the Committee on Arts and Lectures. The New York Times has said that the Ailey company is "nothing less than superb— but we already underrate it." What is unique about the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre is that it brings together the cultural heritage the American Negro through the medium of dance. The programs combine dance forms with instrumental music, song and acting techniques to express dramatic themes or moods. Says Alvin Ailey of his dance troupe, "The American Negro-sometimes sorrowing, sometimes jubilant, but always hopeful—has created a legacy of music and dance. |
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