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Lifelong And Global Views, John A. Hannah

Perspectives (1969-1979)

This issue of Perspectives is devoted entirely to the proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Association for General and Liberal Studies which was held at Michigan State University, October 17 through October 19, 1974.

Keynote Address

General And Liberal Studies For The Career-Oriented Student, Ernest H. Blaustein, Myrtle Beinhauer, Wilton Eckley, K. D. Briner

Perspectives (1969-1979)

Session 6 of the Annual Meeting of the Association for General and Liberal Studies which was held at Michigan State University, October 17 through October 19, 1974.

General and Liberal Education and Career Education: Partners

Iron Lids and Morning Stars: A Challenge for Liberal Arts

Between Scylla and Charbydis the Perils of False Dichotomy

Editorial Note, F. Theodore Marvin

Perspectives (1969-1979)

Editor Note for Volume 6 Issue 3

Perspectives Vol. 6 No. 2

Perspectives (1969-1979)

No abstract provided.

Perspectives Vol. 6 No. 3

Perspectives (1969-1979)

This issue of Perspectives is devoted entirely to the proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Association for General and Liberal Studies which was held at Michigan State University, October 17 through October 19, 1974.

General And Liberal Studies For The Nontraditional Student, Mildred B. Erickson, Barbara Anstine, Grace Reid

Perspectives (1969-1979)

Session 2 of the Annual Meeting of the Association for General and Liberal Studies which was held at Michigan State University, October 17 through October 19, 1974.

General and Liberal Studies for the Nontraditional Student

The Challenges of Life-Long Learning

A Pilot Study the Mature Woman Employee

Conclusion of Panel Presentation

General And Liberal Studies For The Career Oriented Student, Richard C. Giardina, Carol J. Guardo

Perspectives (1969-1979)

Session 1 of the Annual Meeting of the Association for General and Liberal Studies which was held at Michigan State University, October 17 through October 19, 1974.

General Education: Developing Life Skills for a World in Persistent Transformation

Notes on Liberal Studies for Career-Oriented Students

Lifelong Education And General And Liberal Studies, Mildred B. Erickson

Perspectives (1969-1979)

Annual meetings of learned groups provide individuals with an opportunity to examine their purposes and ideas and to find challenge, support and renewal among their colleagues. In the October Association for General and Liberal Studies annual meeting we are examining two concepts and their interrelationships-lifelong education and general and liberal studies. The conference itself is an experiment in lifelong, continuing, recurrent education. While neither movement is new, each is in a position for strong revival. The conscientious professor who must face nine to twelve classes each week has long recognized the need for recurrent renewal; now the need is being …

Recycling The Humanities Faculty: The Momentary Memoirs Of A Star-Trekking Pilgrim To The Ruins Of Troy, Bryan Lindsay

Perspectives (1969-1979)

Reading back over that I find myself feeling strangely in the face of fiction. Not so, though, I promise you. The quotes are paraphrased, granted, since I don't have total recall, but the style, the content, the interest and dedication are all there. This is the recycling of the Interdisciplinary Humanities faculty at Converse. It might also be considered as the reorienting of the Humanities students at Converse, if they were aware of another humanities prior to this. Most of them find the Contemporary Humanities, or Interdisciplinary Humanities, a new ball of wax, and they are to a man ( …

General Education Science For Citizens Of An Open Society, Don Weinshank

Perspectives (1969-1979)

How shall we teach general education science to citizens of an open society?

I want to argue that this question does not have an answer. More to the point, it does not have an answer, and any attempt to develop a general education science course for all citizens of an open society is doomed from the outset to be procrustean.

The Ursinus Weekly, December 13, 1973, John T. Fidler, David Ochocki, Jeanne Crandall, Richard Whaley, Judith James, Edmond Knowles, Alan Stetler, George Geist

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

J. Board reactivates; Tries first case in three years • Service project going well as U.C. students aid area children • Special correspondent tells tale of wonder and awe • Mr. Xaras says art is necessary • Nine Ursinus students selected for Who’s Who • Editorial: A step in the right direction; What happened to Thanksgiving? • Letters to the editor: Is sex necessary?; Where is the mail?; Responsibility and the Ursinus woman; A disapproval; Respect for science; Basement telephone; Morning noises; Breaking the rule • B. Dale Davis, from bulletin, speaks at forum • The Stage: The second shepherd’s …

The Ursinus Weekly, December 6, 1973, John T. Fidler, Mary Lou Hunsberger, Cathryn Mccarthy, Judith James, Wendy Barnes, David Ochocki, Robert A. Small, Patricia Miller, Shirley V. Trimble, Richard Whaley, John Kraus, Helen Ludwig, Marilyn Harsch, George Geist, Parker M. Henson

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

ProTheatre to present “Second Shepherd’s Play” • Ursinus to comply with Nixon’s request to save energy • St. Andrew’s Society of New York announces graduate deadline • Professor Miller is elected to post • Christmas program to be first of kind • Women’s problems, schedule change aired at meeting • Economics club goes to New York • U.C. band to play on Monday • Editorial: The energy predicament; David Ben-Gurion • Wickersham publishes book, his first, on Greek history of fourth century B.C. • Letter to the editor: Mid-semester assessment • Arts Festival scheduled • Alumni corner: Class of ’73 …

The Ursinus Weekly, November 15, 1973, John T. Fidler, Jeanne Crandall, Richard Whaley, Cathryn Mccarthy, Judith James, Theodore Burdumy, Elsie Van Wagoner, Wendy Barnes, Milton E. Detterline, Tony Ferrigno, Doug Glover, John Kraus, Clarence Brown, Edmond Knowles, David Ochocki, George Geist, Helen Ludwig, Eva Morgan, Karl Geisinger, Gary Griffith, Roger Cohn

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

First SFARC meeting yields suggestions for parking, Wismer • Banana split rated big success as news spreads across the country • Philadelphia soloists will play at forum • Career day planned for English majors • New Sturgis portrait dedicated at ceremony • Editorial: All that shivers is not cold • Spotlight: Mr. Scott Dempsey • Letters to the editor: SFARC member pledges interest; Faculty digs banana split • Alumni corner: U.C. graduate now holds position as ambassador • Tolstoy’s War and peace to be shown on PBS starting next Tuesday • Jazz: Buddy Rich strikes out • Believe it or …

The Ursinus Weekly, November 8, 1973, John T. Fidler, Elsie Van Wagoner, Sandra Wible, Milton E. Detterline, Mary Lou Hunsberger, Theodore Burdumy, Ann Lavelle, Doug Glover, John Kraus, Eva Morgan, Leonard Domanski, Tom Polinski

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Dr. Pancoast predicts much competition for teachers • Civil service commission announces test dates • Service organization shows true colors • Christmas concert • Campus Chest schedules fund raising activities • Concert cancellation • Editorial: When the life sciences become the death sciences • Letters to the editor: Beef over rhetoric; Physics dept. maintains status quo; A plea for silence; What are we doing here? • Alumni corner • Faculty Portrait: Mr. Ted Xaras • The stage: ProTheatre begins year with three one-act plays in new theatre • A bundle of letters • Film: “Jeremy” • Third team goes undefeated! …

The Ursinus Weekly, November 1, 1973, John T. Fidler, David Ochocki, Ruth Von Kummer, Joseph Van Wyk, Jeanne Crandall, Elsie Van Wagoner, Milton E. Detterline, Eric Nemeyer, Shirley V. Trimble, Theodore Burdumy, John Kraus, Eva Morgan, George Geist

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

UN Day held at UC • USGA-Union lock horns over new rep. position • SFARC elections held; warning system set • Protheatre productions scheduled for weekend • Musicians initiated into Pi Nu Epsilon • Editorial: The American Film Theatre; New furniture in Wilkinson lounge • Letters to the editor: Jazz fan responds; Starving student complains; Mr. Self speaks • Alumni corner • Jazz: Herman Herd in motion • Faculty Portrait: Dr. Peter G. Jessup • A discourse on mental divorce • Billy Jack • Ursinus downs U of P; then falls to Rams • Bears lose fifth game to a …

The Ursinus Weekly, October 25, 1973, John T. Fidler, Gary Griffith, Wendy Barnes, Ruth Von Kummer, David Ochocki, Theodore Burdumy, Elsie Van Wagoner, Alan Stetler, Milton E. Detterline, Doug Glover, J. Timothy Clemens, Richard Whaley, Judith James, Eva Morgan, Leonard Domanski

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Fraternities select homecoming candidates; Students will vote for favorites today • Ursinus will make record books with giant banana split • Chemistry department gets $3000 grant • Longer hours suggested for noisy Myrin library • Volunteer service program begins work; Ken-Crest Center will be first effort • Editorial: Minority student speaks out on biological overpopulation • Faculty portrait: Mrs. Mary Anne Clausen • The Big Game • Alumni corner • Letter to the editor: Tradition and the individual • Lord Caradon, U.N. Representative, speaks on “obligation of optimism” • Shaw-Bernard art exhibit opens today • Placement office helpful for job-hunting …

The Ursinus Weekly, October 18, 1973, John T. Fidler, David Ochocki, Elsie Van Wagoner, Shirley V. Trimble, Cynthia Fitzgerald, Wendy Barnes, Lawrence Flournoy, Milton E. Detterline, Theodore Burdumy, Judith James, Eric Nemeyer, Eva Morgan, George Geist, Karl Geisinger, Gary Griffith

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

U.S.G.A. initiates tough new policy, vows good supervision of open houses • Ursinus admission requirements, unlike national trends, maintain standards • Cooperative atmosphere at education banquet • Ursinus karate club holds demonstration • Chapel program begins • College Union calendar full • Debating club forming; Mr. Perreten will head group • Editorial: On the outside looking in; Autumn at Ursinus • Letters to the Editor: Early riser protests; Declaration of independence; Compromise called for • Alumni Corner • Film: “Heavy Traffic” • Bagpiper Bud Hamilton plays at first College Union program • Ornithology - flocking together Supersax plays Bird • …

Volume Vciii, Number 3, October 12, 1973, Lawrence University

The Lawrentian

No abstract provided.

The Ursinus Weekly, October 11, 1973, John T. Fidler, Theodore Burdumy, Elsie Van Wagoner, Joseph Van Wyk, David Ochocki, Richard Whaley, Ruth Von Kummer, Milton E. Detterline, Wendy Barnes, Frances Ridgley, Lise Pettijohn, Tim Clemens, Eva Morgan, Leonard Domanski, Gary Griffith

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus hires seven new faculty members for term • Sororities go bananas as bids are accepted • USGA is as potent as students permit • Freshmen elect officers despite near fight over voting procedure • Lord Caradon to speak at next Ursinus forum • Editorial: President Pettit’s letter, Is it bull - - - -? • Faculty portrait: Dr. Peter Perreten • Alumni corner: Alumni leaders seek firmer ties with students • Summer school in review: Japanese-American interaction encouraged • Christian fellowship plans busy fall • Ursinus Bearettes spark southern tournament • Ursinus Booters 2-1 • Cross country eyes MAC …

The Ursinus Weekly, October 4, 1973, John T. Fidler, Kitt Turner, Elizabeth Tibbitts, Joseph Van Wyk, Cynthia Fitzgerald, Ann Lavelle, Richard Whaley, Elsie Van Wagoner, Eva Morgan, George Geist, Helen Ludwig, Jeff Fegely

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Freshman class energetic; Brings new atmosphere to U.C. • Open dorm extension refused, frosh cuts limited to 6 • Bomberger Hall finally opens after lengthy renovations • Professor publishes • Union plans discussed • Editorial: And the train keeps a-rollin’ • Philadelphia Folk Festival presents music and workshops • Letter to the editor: Give us a chance • Presenting Mr. Gaglio • U.C. coeds travel to France • Hockey Bearettes on their way to successful season • Hopeful hoopla • New tennis courts ready for use • Bears drop two

The Ursinus Weekly, June 3, 1973, John T. Fidler, David Ochocki, Elsie Van Wagoner, Nancy Frye, John O. Rorer Iii, Fred Reiss, Gary Griffith, Susan Petersen, Ruthann Connell, Helen Ludwig, Robert Simpson Iii

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Commentator Rod MacLeish will deliver commencement address • Successes of the USGA reviewed for this year • Dean's Office names top UC graduates • Chapter scholars selected • Editorial: Left, right, or in-between; That wonderful time of the year - for the seniors • Focus: Senior class president, Ed Podolak • Reflections: As the curtain comes down on class of '73 • Nietzsche's fried nirvana nuts; The skipped diploma's epitaph: Framed by a sister on training wheels • Letter to the editor: Reply to Shrew review • Spring sports end on encouraging note • Bears complete 9-10 baseball season • …

The Ursinus Weekly, May 17, 1973, John T. Fidler, Elsie Van Wagoner, Rachel Mcclain, Gary Griffith, Sandra Wible, Carol Seifrit, James Cochran, Robert Vietri, Ruthann Connell, Helen Ludwig

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Japanese students eager to tour US and study at UC • Preview of freshmen reveals a typical lot • POW speaks to psychology classes • Juniors elect officers for their senior year • Economics majors inducted into honor society • Editorial: Ellsberg and his gift of justice; In praise of PBS • Faculty portrait: Mr. Juan Espadas • Final exam schedule • "Taming of the Shrew" pleases weekend audience • Trackmen complete successful season • British upset 11-8; Smart coaching helps • Lacrosse team wins two but loses the big one

The Ursinus Weekly, May 10, 1973, John T. Fidler, David Ochocki, Richard Whaley, Larry Person, Fred Reiss, John O. Rorer Iii, Gary Griffith, Helen Ludwig, Ruthann Connell, Rodger Blind

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

USGA meets, discusses possible demerit change • Shakespeare's Shrew tames Thompson-Gay gym tonight • Randy Cole, a sophomore, will study in Scotland next year • Buddhis Follies perform at Valley Forge hospital • IRC, representing India, takes third place in N.Y. • Editorial: The Food at Ursinus • Travelin' 6 show is a success due to variety of acts and talent • A memorial to "the skipped diploma;" A salute to the Good Humor man • Current events series presents wiretap lecture • Musical organizations at U.C. in review; Credit hours given • Tennis enters intercollegiates; Lacrosse places 12 in …

The Ursinus Weekly, May 3, 1973, John T. Fidler, Elsie Van Wagoner, Pat Belmont, David Ochocki, Deborah Mcconomy, Nancy Frye, Richard Whaley, Mark M. Borish, James Cochran, Gary Griffith, Rodger Blind, Robert Vietri, Susan Petersen, Helen Ludwig, Ruthann Connell

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Meisters sing praise about Spring tour • CCC's squad leaders program will have more work, closer contact with Frosh • USGA selects new J-Board members • IF weekend starts today • Convocation to honor U.C. basketball team • Phi Psi, ZX, entertain 30 area orphans • Travelin' 6 concert to be held tonight • Summer School announcement • Editorials: Watergate opens wider; A call to arms • Dr. Visser outlines service project which needs helpers • Dr. Hiroshi Obayashi speaks at Socratic Club meeting • P-VAC art show is a successful one • Gerard Piel speaks on science and humanities …

The Ursinus Weekly, April 12, 1973, John T. Fidler, David Ochocki, Richard Whaley, Nancy Shislar, Judith James, John Kraus, Larry Neustadter, Robert Vietri, Gary Griffith, Ruthann Connell

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Board of Control meets, elects John Fidler editor; New staff chosen for Fall • J-Board plans complete; Meat boycott discussed • Alpha Phi Omega plans • Ecological concern cites collection days • IR Club to go to NY • Meistersingers return; Complete successful tour • Travelin' 6 concert to be held May 3 • Editorial: Taking care of business; Bury the faith at Wounded Knee • Faculty portrait: Dr. J.C. Noman Miller • Student spotlight • Film review: "The Poseidon Adventure" • Letter to the editor: Beef about beef • Thinclads wallop F&M; Sing sets mark • Netmen drop opener …

The Ursinus Weekly, March 22, 1973, Charles Chambers, David Ochocki, Rich Mcintyre, Joseph Van Wyk, Richard Whaley, Kitt Turner, Nancy Frye, John Kraus, Elsie Van Wagoner, John O. Rorer Iii, Cris Crane, Helen Ludwig, Susan Petersen, Rodger Blind

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

U.S.G.A. takes action on several matters • C.C.C. slots filled for coming autumn • Fifteen Japanese students to arrive at Ursinus for Summer session • Physical Education Department expands freshman course to fit facilities • Dean R.J. Whatley institutes new property damage procedure • Moore's military miniatures march into class • Editorial: The tax game • Focus: Tom Sturgeon • Follow the bouncing ball • Right before your eyes we have "Loot," an obscure comedy by Joe Orton • A meeting of Eastern and Western cultures; U.C. students offer international perspectives • A night on Broadway with Elmer • Songfest …

The Ursinus Weekly, March 15, 1973, Charles Chambers, Joseph Van Wyk, David Ochocki, David Friedenberg, John T. Fidler, Carol Abbott, Ruthann Connell, Marilyn Harsch

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

Ursinus Board of Directors meets in regular Spring session; Discusses tax proposals, committee reports, appointments • USGA fills vacancies; 3 new members elected • USGA secures bike racks; readies for J-Board elections • Old snack bar to be transformed by ProTheatre into acting workshop • Editorial: It depends on your point of view • Focus: David Mowere • WRUC, radio voice of Ursinus, on the air 12 hours a day • Fidler on the wax: New L.P. a delight for Traffic fans • Letters to the editor: Union head happy; Female uproar • Bearettes lose at regionals; West Chester drops …

The Ursinus Weekly, March 8, 1973, Charles Chambers, Joseph Van Wyk, John Kraus, William Hafer, Judith James, John T. Fidler, Richard Whaley, Rachel Mcclain, Mark M. Borish, Nancy Frye, Ruthann Connell, Marilyn Harsch, Robert Vietri

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

The new USGA council: a personal profile • Whitians accept thirteen new members for 1973 • International Relations Club to hold mock U.N. session • Mini-computers take Ursinus by storm • USGA implements procedures to strengthen Paisley security • Editorial: Secret war and peace • Faculty portrait: Professor G. Sieber Pancoast • Ursinus veterans compare military, academic life • Lantern plans contest, May issue • Festival of arts: Folk group presents concert in Union, then a workshop; Ballet exhibition given by Schuylkill Valley company; ProTheatre's three short plays well received; Arts weekend rounded out by bazaar, mixer and madrigals; Chaplin's …

The Ursinus Weekly, March 1, 1973, Charles Chambers, David Ochocki, Joseph Van Wyk, Mark M. Borish, John T. Fidler, Nancy Frye, Ruthann Connell, Robert A. Searles, Robert Vietri, Marilyn Harsch

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

New USGA officers initiate programs • Ursinus Union apparently an instant, smash success • 1973 Arts Festival begins Friday, March 2 • Ursinus affiliates with United Student Aid Funds • Editorial: The Union • First Union concert presents blend of folk, blues, jazz • New Ruby to be different from former edition • English department will show "Oedipus the King" • Ursinus beats West Chester in last minute of play • Bears upset LVC • U.C. volleyball clinic features Canadians • Rambo sets record as intercollegiate champ • Letter

The Ursinus Weekly, February 22, 1973, Charles Chambers, Joseph Van Wyk, Judith James, Gary Griffith, John T. Fidler, Nancy Frye, Mark M. Borish, Elsie Van Wagoner, Peter Seigl, Richard Whaley, Nesan Kadirgamar, Robert Vietri, Marilyn Harsch, Ruthann Connell, Robert A. Searles

Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978

USGA finally elects 1973-4 officers • Ursinus College Union opens quietly but successfully • S.F.A.R.C. discusses computer use, transcript cost, HH use, & Olevian stove • Tuition increase slated by Ursinus Board • Editorial: The Prisoners return; Looking back • Faculty portrait: Dr. John Wickersham • Afloat in the celluloid sea: The Getaway • Music review: Eric nemeyer's 19 piece jazz band makes debut • ProTheatre plans several productions and a workshop for Spring semester • Wismer's Mother Hubbard left with bare cupboard • 18 year old drinking age to be decided by courts • Letter to the editor: Praise …