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Volume 2, Number 17 January 15, 1976WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

CampusBriefs

Dr. William McGranahan, WMUassistant professor of Russian, was electedregion vice president of the AmericanAssociation of Teachers of Slavic andEastern European Languages at theassociation's annual meeting in Chicago inDecember. His term of office is for twoyears.McGranahan is an ex officio member of

the executive council for the nationalorganization.

• • •A speaker from the Planned Parenthood

Association of Kalamazoo will show amovie and discuss the organization'sfunction at the next meeting of WesternWives at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, in theKiva Room, ground floor level, StudentServices Building. Husbands and non-members are invited to attend.

• • •Dr. Norman E. Carlson, associate

professor of English, recently read a paperentitled "The Mid-Century Minister inCrisis: An American Comic Type" con-cerning John Updike's recent novel. "AMonth of Sundays," at the meeting of theJohn Updike Society, held in conjunctionwith the 90th annual meeting of theModern Language Association of Americain San Francisco.

• • •Dr. James J. Bosco, professor of teacher

education, and Dr. Paul Friday, associateprofessor of sociology, have been invited topresent papers at the annual meeting ofthe American Association for theAdvancement of Science Feb. 18-24 inBoston.

• • •Dr. Myron H. Ross, professor of

economics, gave a paper entitled"Designing an Accountability System forPublic Libraries" at the quarterly meetingof the trustees of the Michigan StateLibrary staff December 19 at the DetroitPublic Library.

• • •Dr. Clifford Davidson, associate

professor of English, is the author of thearticle "Death in His Court: Iconographyin Shakespeare's Tragedies" which waspublished in the first issue of the journal"Studies in Iconography." The newpublication was recently established atNorthern Kentucky State College,Highland Heights.

Offer One-TimeRetirement OptionThe enactment of Public Act No: 284 of

1975 allows a one-time opportunity forWMU employees, who elected the OptionalRetirement Program (TIAA-CREF)before 9-1-74, to elect or re-elect mem-bership in the Michigan Public SchoolEmployees' Retirement System (MP-SERS).Eligible employees have until 3-1-76to

make the written election.Western's Personnel Office will be

sending information to all eligible em-ployees soon. It also has arrangedmeetings on campus with TIAA-CREF andMPSERS representatives on February 5-6to answer any questions that will enablestaff to make a more informed choice.

Bernhard Letter to CIT StaffANOPEN LETTER TO THE CLERICALITECHNICAL STAFF

OF WESTERN MIClllGAN UNIVERSITY

As you already know, the University has received a petition from the InternationalUnion, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers ofAmerica-Technical, Office, Professional Department (UAW-TOP) seeking to representall full-time and regular part-time employees od the hourly schedule. The MichiganEmployment Relations Commission has set an election for January 21,1976, from 7:00a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Room 159 of the University StudentCenter. The purpose of this election is to determine if a majority of those voting wish tobe represented by UAW-TOP in matters of wages, hours and other terms and conditionsof employment.

As President of Western Michigan University, I am reluctant to introduce my viewson collective bargaining. Nonetheless, you are entitled to know the position of WMU'schief executive officer.

At the outset let me say that, as President, I would have no hesitancy whatever indealing formally-and in good faith-with staff through collective bargaining, if that isyour decision. The Board of Trustees has followed a long-standing policy of recognizingthe bargaining in good faith with any organization which is selected through secret ballotby a majority of employees in the unit who actually vote.

However, my deep concern remains that collective bargaining with theClerical/Technical staff will introduce a divisiveness that has not been present in ourpast relationships. We believe such forward steps as the recent Clerical/Technicalclassification study and its implementation to the end that major salary inequitiesamong staff have been removed would be more difficult to achieve in a collectivebargaining environment. We suspect that the further implementation of performancereview with merit adjustments that is now a part of the compensation plan would bejeopardized through the bargaining process. The informal arrangements, which haveprovided many staff an opportunity to influence their own working conditions, may giveway to formal, structured relationships based on external intrusion into internal mat-ters.

The compensation levels of University personnel have been a high priority as Statefunds have been allocated. My only regret is that Michigan's economic distress has madeit impossible for Western to do everything we would like to do for all of our employees.Whether you are represented by a union or not, compensation of employees will remain avery important consideration by the University. Please consider the fact that unionrepresentation does not create new dollars.

In making your decision, please keep in mind what you, personally, stand to gain orlose; what the University sut,nds to gain or lose; and what the students, whose propereducation remains our central objective, stand to gain or lose.

In conclusion, I hope that all staff fully realize that the decision will be made by amajority of those voting, and not necessarily by a majority of those eligible to vote. Thus,I urge all of you to cast your ballots. By all means, vote as you please, but please vote!Don't forfeit your franchise through sheer negligence or indifference.

Sincerely,John T. BernhardPresident

Set 4th Secretarial SeminarThe newest and best secretarial and

administrative ideas will be presented atWMU's fourth annual Secretarial SeminarSaturday, Jan. 31, here in the UniversityStudent Center.Richard W. Calkins, president of Grand

Rapids Junior College, will present thekeynote address, entitled "Commitment:A Two-Way Street," atthe opening generalsession at 9 a.m. in the North Ballroom.Registration and coffee and rolls will beserved at 8:30a.m.Sponsored by WMU's department of

business education administrative ser-vices, the seminar is open to the public.The $9.25 registration fee is tax deductibleand it includes lunch. Seminar co-chairpersons are Dr. Bernadine Branchaw

Sex, Sexual ity SeriesPlay' Here Tonight

The next program in the Sex andSexuality series at Western will be theplay, "Walking the Tightrope: Her Story,"at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, in the westballroom of the Student Center.The free, public performance is by

members of the speech and dramadepartment at Eastern MichiganUniversity and is sponsored by WMU'sAssociated Women Students. The scripthas been called ". . . a unique view ofwomankind in a poetic, moving andhumorous play."

and Thomas Null; reservations should bemade with them by Jan. 22 at 209 WestHall.Dr. Barbara R. Sherman, assistant to

the vice president for academic affairs foracademic planning and budgeting atWMU, will speak at 10 a.m. on "UpwardMobility and Promotion Process. ""How-To" sessions will be conducted

from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Speakers and theirtopics are: Mrs. Shirley Van Hoeven,WMu instructor of communication artsand sciences, "How To Interact"; Dr.Charles Helgesen, WMU professor ofcommunication arts and sciences, "HowTo Give an Oral Presentation"; Dr. JoeIP.Bowman, WMU assistant professor ofbusiness education and administrativeservices, "How To Handle EditingProblems"; and Norman Anderson,systems sales manager, DoubledayBrothers and Company, Kalamazoo, "HowTo Develop an Office File."Luncheon entertainment will be

provided by the Northern Song Leaders ofPortage Northern High School, directed byMarlowe Crocker.

Senate Meets TonightThe next regular meeting of the Faculty

Senate will be held at 7 o'clock tonight,Jan. 15, in the Adrian Trimpe DistributiveEducation Building.

Trustees MeetHere Friday

The election of officers and the ap-pointment of both a University legalcounsel and auditor are among agendaitems for the next regular meeting of theBoard ,of Trustees at 1:45 p.m. Friday,Jan. 16, here in the University StudentCenter.Associated Student Government con-

stitutional amendments; the monthly giftand grant, academic personnel and non-academic personnel reports; a smallconstruction project; and the transfer ofone academic area to another college alsoare on the agenda.The two-year term of Robert D. Caine of

Hickory Corners as chairman and the one-year term of John R. Dykema of GrossePointe Farms as vice chairman of theBoard expire this month. However, theirterms as members of the Board do notexpire this year. Other officers to beelected are secretary, treasurer, assistantsecretary and assistant treasurer. 'The Kalamazoo law firm of Ford,

Kriekard, Staton, Allen and Decker, P.C.,is the University's current principal legalcounsel, and the firm of Alexander Grantand Company of Kalamazoo currentlyserves as Western's external auditors forthe purpose of conducting the annual auditof the University's financial statements.

Second CampusMeeting Jan. 27

A general meeting of the Universitycommunity will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday,Jan.1:l, in Shaw Theatre.President John T. Bernhard and Vice

Presidents Stephen R. Mitchell and RobertB. Wetnight will make brief presentationson matters dealing with Western'sfinancial crisis, the faculty rehiringprocess and a collective bargaining up-date. A question-and-answer period willfollow their presentations.

Financial AidsOffice Closes

The Office of Student Financial Aid andScholarships will be closed to processBasic Grant applications Thursday andFriday, Jan. 15-16,all day.The exceptions to this will be the Short-

Term Loan and Student EmploymentReferral Service areas.

Telephone DirectoriesAt Information CenterA limited number of 1975-76University

Telephone Directories are available freeto faculty, staff and students, while thesupply lasts, at the Public InformationCenter, located in the lobby of theAdministration Building.

To Release StaffFor Special Program

Interested WMU staff will be releasedfrom their duties to attend one of two"Your Rights Under Affirmative Action'"sessions scheduled for 10-11:45 a.m. and1:30-3:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, in thewest ballroom of the University StudentCenter.Request for this release time was made

by Western's Commission on the Status ofWomen and approved by Robert B.Wetnight, WMUvice president for finance.

Two. January 15, 1976 • Western News

U.T. ReopensCoupon SalesFollowing the supportive attendance to

Laura V. Shaw Theater's first half of the1975-76production season, the UniversityTheater announces a special reopening ofseason coupon sales for the remainingthree main stage productions.Left on the playbill are: "The River

Niger" by Joseph Walker, described byThe New Yorker as "rich in character,detail, incident, emotion and humor"; "AnAmerican in Boston," Carl Milloecker'scomic opera about political and socialstrife in early 1775 Boston; and ClareBoothe's comedy, "The Women," anentertaining panorama of our modernmetropolitan world from the femininepoint of view.The purchase of two season strips

(coupons are exchanged for tickets at eachbox office opening) represents a possiblesavings of more than 40 per cent overindividual admission prices. The cost for asubscription is $6 or two for $11.50.WMUfaculty/staff and students can receive acoupon for $5or two for $9.50.To purchase a strip, send a self-

addressed, stamped envelope along withpayment to Shaw Theater. For more in-fonnation stop by the Shaw box office orcall 383-1760. This special offer endsSaturday, Feb. 7.

Pianist JoinsSymphony TuesdayThe fourth concert of the 1975-76

Kalamazoo Symphony subscription serieswill feature international pianist LeonardPenna rio at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, inMiller Auditorium.Tickets are priced at $3.00, $4.00, $5.00

and $6.00 and are available at the MillerAuditorium ticket office. A special $1.00balcony ticket is available to students.Conducting the concert will be music

director Yoshimi Takeda and the programwill mclude variations on "America" byCharles Ives; the "Piano Concerto No.2 inA" by Liszt, featuring Pennario; and the"Symphony No.1 in DMajor" by Malder.

Announce TGIFDiscussion Series

The Honors College has announced thatit will sponsor a series of Friday afternoonTGIF discussion gatherings during thewinter semester.First discussion leaders will be Dr.

Norman Greenberg, dean, WMU Collegeof General Studies, and Dr. GildaGreenberg, WMU associate professor ofhumanities and social sciences, who willgive a slide presentation on "AmericanIndians in Historical and ContemporaryContext" at 3 p.m. Jan. 16 in the HonorsCollege lounge, Hillside Apartments.The program is open to the public

without charge.

Course StudiesSmall Groups

A study of the nature and dynamics ofthe social structure of small groups is onefacet of an evening course for Kalamazooarea social workers offered by WMUstarting later this month.Dr. Thomas Vassil, assistant professor

of social work, will teach the class in socialwork, Practice 664 (Small group theory,process and practice) from 6:30-9:30 p.m.Wednesday, Jan. 21 through April 7, in theDavis Room, Walwood Union on the eastcampus.Other programs next semester for social

workers include: Biofeedback for theHealth Professions; Management byObjectives for the Health Professions;Sign Language for the Deaf; AlcoholEducation; and Programs in InterventionStrategies for Socially and EmotionallyMaladjusted Children.

DANCE CONCERT-Performances of the dance department's annual Concert of Dancewill be presented at 8 p.m. Friday and at 2 and 8p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16-17,here in MillerAuditorium. General admission tickets are $2.50. It will feature student choreographedworks.

Host International Low Vision TalksA book to be issued within a few months

by the U.S. Printing Office, Washington,D.C., will contain reports given at theInternational Low Vision Conference heldlast fall here at Western.Hosted by WMU's department of blind

rehabilitation, the unique meeting was co-sponsored by the VeteransAdministration, American Foundation forthe Blind and National Research Council.Its purpose was to discuss the ef-fectiveness of mobility skills amongpersons with low vision and the ways inwhich optical aids, sensory training andother techniques or aids could improvethose skills. In contrast to perfect vision(20/20), low vision is defined as rangingfrom 20170to 20/200.The topics which were considered during

the three-day session were: "Evaluationof Visual Function;" "Low VisionTraining Without Aids;" "Evaluation ofDistance Vision with Optic Aids;" "LowVision Training with Optical Aids;" and"Psychosocial Aspects of Low. Vision,"chaired by Donald Blasch, chairman ofWMU's department of blind rehabilitation.The forthcoming publication will report onprogress to date on the conference topicand future plans of action.Previously, emphasis on the use of low

vision had been directed to that within

Undergraduate ResearchOpportunities AvailableThere are research opportunities

available for both undergraduate studentsand spring 1976 graduates at ArgonneNational Laboratory, near Chicago, in thefollowing disciplines: biochemistry,biology, chemistry, computer science,engineering, environmental science,mathematics and physics.February 13 is the application deadline

for the program next summer and March15 is the deadline for the 16-week programsnext fall and in the spring of 1977.Additional information can be obtained bycontacting Undergraduate Programs,Argonne National Labor?tory, 9700S. CassAve., Argonne, Ill. 60439, phone 312-739-7711,extension 2213.

Space Gallery OpenAn exhibition entitled "Patterns in

Nature" is on public display throughFriday, Jan. 23, in the Space Gallery, 2700Knauss Hall. It was compiled by facultyfrom the science area in Western's Collegeof General Studies. Gallery hours are 9a.m.-4: 30p.m. Monday-Friday.

near-point visual range. The WMU con-clave was of particular significance, ac-cording to Blasch, because it was the firsttime that consideration had been given todistance-vision. It was especially relevant,he noted, because 80-90 per cent of alllegally blind persons have some usefulsight.Approximately 40 blind rehabilitation

specialists, ophthalmologists, op-tometrists, psychiatrists, social workers,engineers, and research and clinicalpsychologists from throughout the worldattended the conference.

Upjohn IncreasesLecture Support

The Upjohn Company recently raised itsendowment pledge to Western's School ofLibrarianship to $20,000 in support of theAlberta L. Brown Lectures in SpecialLibrarianship each spring session.Upjohn had pledged $1,000 annually to

the lecture series over a five-year periodending in 1978 and has added anotheryearly pledge of $5,000through 1977for the$20,000total.The endowment provides for a series of

speakers to visit the campus annually. Thelectures were named in honor of Alberta L.Brown of Kalamazoo, who helped establishwhat is considered one of the finestpharmaceutical research libraries in theworld at the Upjohn Co. She retired in 1959after serving as head librarian for 18yearswith the pharmaceutical firm and over 50years in the librarianship profession.The lecture series, which began in May

1974, is headed by Dr. Jean E. Lowrie,director of WMU's School of Librarian-ship.

Need'1930's DressesFor U.T. Production

The 1930's dress patterns and dressesare needed to assist the costume design forthe University Theatre's (UT) productionof "The Women" by Clare Boothe Luce.The play occurs in 1937. Patterns or

original dresses should be from the 30's orearly 40's. To donate, contact Jill K.Peterson, UT costumier, for pick-up ordelivery arrangements. She may bereached at 383-1762between 11 a.m. and 4p.m., Monday through Thursday.All donations to the University Theatre

program are tax deductible and receiptsare issued.

WIDR·StudioIn Contest

WIDR, the University-owned studentradio staion, has been nominated andaccepted to compete in a national contestfor studio design.The new FM joined WIDR-AM on the air

last year, expanding the service area to allof metropolitan Kalamazoo. The stationserves the student community withqualified volunteers from Western'sstudent body.The WIDR Broadcast Center will be

competing against four otherprofessionally designed AM-FM stationsfrom all over the U.S. and Canada.The five-studio facility was designed by

a Western student, John McNeill, andengineered by Ray Winters of SpyrallCommunications. The transmitter facilitywas designed and constructed by P. GlenBishop of WMU's Division of InstructionalCommunications. McNeill is WIDRprogram director.The Best Station Award Contest is

conducted annually by BroadcastManagement- Engineering magazine.Subscribers will select a winner in bothradio and television categories.

Writing SkillsWorkshop Set

A series of workshops to help womenimprove their writing skills throughpractice will be offered by WMUbeginningat 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. '22, in theDavis Room, Walwood Union.The nine weekly sessions, which will be

conducted by Elizabeth S. White, WMUwriting instructor, will start with exer-cises for regular day-to-day writing, andthen develop into broader, more variedexpository types. The classroom meetingswill include instructions in how to writereports, term papers, organizationalminutes and job summaries, as well ascreative writing.Registrations with a $5 deposit are now

being accepted by WMU's Division ofContinuing Education. Fee for theworkshop series is $40, plus the cost ofbooks. The number of participants will belimited to 10, according to White."My concept of the goal for the

workshop sessions is to assist women inimproving their writing, and to add to theirwritten communication skills for jobs andfurther education," White said. Part ofeach class session will be devoted toevaluation by others in the workshops, aswell as critical guidance by the instructor.

List Fulbright-HaysLecturers in U.S.

A directory listing foreign Fulbright-Hays lecturers and research scholars inresidence at U.S. institutions during the1975-1976academic year is available forinspection at the office of Dr. F. J. Mor-timore, faculty Fulbright representative,Hillside Building B (383-1937).This directory lists the institutional

affiliation of more than 500 foreignscholars from 65 countries; many of theseforeign scholars are outstandingauthorities in their fields and may beavailable as guest lecturers to augment orsupplement forthcoming activities ofacademic units.

School of HomesteadingSeeks Participants

Students interested in participating in a6-month living-learning experience,beginning May 1, at the School ofHomesteading on a farm, near Bangor,should contact Dr. Maynard L. Kaufman,associate professor of religion, 3057Friedmann Hall, or by calling 427-8986.Academic credit can be arranged forparticipation.

Historical PlayHere Jan. 24

Three great American figures-Jef-ferson, Hamilton and Burr-have beenincorporated into a new historical playwritten by Norman Corwin for theBicentennial year.Entitled "Together Tonight! Jefferson,

Hamilton and Burr," the play, which starsveteran actors Dana Andrews, HowardDuff and Monte Markham, is scheduled forone performance at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan.24, here in Miller Auditorium.The dramatic Bicentennial salute is part

of the 1975-76Patron's Choice Series withtickets priced at $4.00,$5.00and $6.00.Set in a meeting hall in Philadelphia in

1799,author Corwin has taken three of thiscountry's most diverse and provocativepersonalities, each of whom had aprofound effect upon the U.S. system ofgovernment, and placed them in a settingof a colonial town hall and conjured up anewspaper reporter of that era to serve asmoderator, host and referee. For, indeed,a referee is needed as the three highlyexplosive and opposing historicalcharacters mount the stage and proceed tospeak, debate, argue and orate theirfeelings on government, civildisobedience, the right to vote, freedom ofpress, slavery, morals, marriage,women's liberation and a host of othersubjects.The evening begins with an agreement

that no matter what the provocation, nonewill get up and walk offthe platform. Eachcharacter directs questions at all others.The main characters include ColonelAaron Burr, portrayed by Markham; Gen.Alexander Hamilton, played by Duff; andAndrews as Thomas Jefferson.

Organ SymposiumHere Jan. 25-26

The department of music will host asymposium on contemporary and avantgarde organ music on Sunday and Mon-day, Jan. 25and 26.The symposium will becoordinated by Kim Kasling, Universityorganist, and will feature twodistinguished guests-Martha Folts andWilliam Albright.Sunday's schedule will include two

recitals. Guest artist Folts will present aprogram of all contemporary music at 3p.m. in Miller Auditorium. At 8 p.m. in thesame location, there will be a studentrecital featuring outstanding studentsfrom throughout the region. Thesestudents will be selected by invitation.Monday's events (also in Miller

Auditorium) will be organized into threesessions. Folts will deal in avant gardetechniques and literature from 9-11:30a.m. From 1-3 p.m., Albright will speakand demonstrate on "The ComposerConquers the Organ." At 3: 15 p.m.,Albright will present one of his nationallyrecognized piano rag concerts.All of these symposium events-the

recitals and the presentations on Mon-day-will be open to all interested persons,free of charge.

C. P. Lahman DiesWord has been received here that Dr.

Carroll P. Lahman, former WMU facultymember, died Jan. 6 at his home inFranklin Grove, Ill., at the age of 78.He was a professor of speech and

coached the men's debate team from 1922to 1940,when he joined the Albion Collegefaculty. Lahman was the author of thebook, "Debate Coaching," published by H.W. Wilson Co. in 1930 and considered alandmark in the field of debate.Survivors include a daughter, Mrs.

Jonathan (Ruth) Adame, South Pasadena,CA.; a son, Robin, Franklin Grove; andfour grandchildren. His wife, Hazel,preceded him in death on December 6,1975.

SNOWWHEELER-Even D. Jeff Miller, afreshman from Flint, may be havingtrouble getting around campus on hisunicycle after Tnesday's snowfall. He ispictured above beating traffic or parkingproblems as he rides his unicycle to classwith his books tucked under his shirt. Healso tucks his wheel nnder his arm andtakes it into buildings. [WMUNewsphoto]

Set Instrumental RecitalTrumpeter Karen Baccaro, a junior

from Battle Creek, and tubist ThomasWells, a Grand Rapids senior, will presenta free, public recital at 3 p.m. Saturday,Jan. 17, in Oakland Recital Hall. Baccarois a student of Stephen Jones. Wells isstudying with Robert Whaley.

Milliken AppointsMann To Board

Wayne Mann, director of the UniversityArchives, recently was appointed by Gov.William G. Milliken to a three-year termon the newly created nine-member StateHistorical Records Advisory Board.The new board results from the ex-

pansion of the National HistoricalPublications Commission to thePublications and Records Commission(NHPRC), which has instituted a newprogram to preserve and restore historicalrecords.The Board, which includes the newly

appointed State Historical RecordsCoordinator, will serve as a central ad-visory body for historical records planningand for projects developed and carried outunder the state program.

U.T. To AcceptTicket Orders

Mail orders for Joseph Walker's Harlemdrama, "The River Niger," will be ac-cepted beginning Monday, Jan. 19. Thisfirst University Theatre production of thewinter semester will be presented at 8 p.m.February 4-1in Shaw Theatre.Clive Barnes, The New York Times

drama critic, said of the play, "It cutsdeep to the bone of a decent, intelligent,urban Afro-American struggling like anaging lion in a hostile jungle. Its blacknessis beautiful, but its common humanity iseverything. "Reserved seating is $2.50. Ticket

requests will be filled and placed onreserve. For return by mail, please in-dicate on your order. All reservationsmust be picked up or paid for by 5 p.m. ofperformance night.

Gifts, Grants Total $595,524Western received gifts and grants

totaling $595,524 in November, VicePresident for Finance Robert B. Wetnightinformed the WMU Board of TrusteesFriday (Dec. 19).The total included $478,935 for in-

struction; $3,500 for research; $55,593forpublic service; $9,071for student financialaid; and $48,423in other gifts.Wetnight told the Board of several

grants, including an annual renewal grantof $155,000 from the Charles S. MottFoundation in support of Western's Centerfot Community Education, under thedirection of Dr. Gerald Martin, professorof educational leadership. The grantprovides funds for salaries and travelexpenses of WMU faculty to help workwith community education trainingprograms throughout the Midwest.Western also received a renewal of

$89,500from various foreign governmentsto provide instructors and/or coursecoordinators for the 1976 spring andsummer Career English Program, whichhelps international students gain a bettercommand of the English language. Theprogram is directed by Dr. Dan Hen-driksen, associate professor of linguistics.The State of Michigan Department of

Social Services provided Western'sDepartment of Social Work two grantstotaling $197,949, to support graduatestudent traineeships and for departmentalprogrammatic .costs. Robert Barstow,department head, will administer thegrants.A new grant of $36,870was received for

Western's Institute of Public Affairs from

Want Publicity Help?All sorts of events are taking place in

Kalamazoo County. The KalamazooCounty Convention and Visitors Bureauwould like to know about them so we cangive them a boost with some publicity.Send information to the Bureau, 500 W.Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, 49008.

the Southcentral Michigan PlanningCouncil to allow institute staff to help draftguidelines for water quality commissionsthroughout Southcentral Michigan, underthe direction of Dr. Robert Kaufman,Institute director. •In addition, Wetnight told the Board that

the University also received gifts of landvalued at approximately $35,400from Mr.and Mrs. Harold McKee of Kalamazoo.Proceeds from the sale Ofthe land, locatedin Colorado, Arizona and Michigan, will bedeposited in the Harold and Beulah McKeeFund, which provides scholarships forWMUstudents in education and athletics.

Commuters CanSave Travel $$

A WMU commuter student who drives2lh miles to the campus could save anestimated $64.04 a semester by using athree-person car pool, according to GaryJ. Vettori, commuter assistant in chargeof transportation, WMUcommuter studentservices (CSS).Vettori reported that 67 students used

the cSS car pool service last semester andhe hopes its usage will be expanded thissemester. The services provides com-muting students with the names and ad-dresses of other students in their area whoare interested in forming car pools fortravel to WMU.A chart compiled by Vettori shows how

much money could be saved on theaverage over a 16-week semester by aWMU student in a three-person car pool. Astudent driving a total of 10miles daily toand from 'the campus could save anestimated $111.08 a semester, while onewho mu~t make a 25-mile trip could saveabout $251.72.The statistics, according to Vettori, were

taken from Federal HighwayAdministration annual figures and ad-justed to a WMU semester, including gas,oil, maintenance, insurance, depreciationand the WMU $17 student parking fee.

Western News. January 15, 1976 • Three

JobOpeningsBelow is a listing of the position openings

currently being posted by the UniversityPersonnel Department for currentUniversity employees.Regular full-time and regular part-time

employees interested in applying for thesepositions should submit a Job OpportunityProgram application form to the Per-sonnel Department during the postingperiod.secretary I, HD (H-04), #76-002, Coun-seling Center-posted 1/9-1/15

Development Officer Senior, E-16, #76-003,Alumni Affairs & Development-posted1/12-1/16

Data Entry Operator II, (Part-timeposition), HD (H-03), #76-004, DataProcessing-posted 1/12-1/16

Clerk II, HC (H-03), (Part-time position),#76-005,Counseling Center-posted 1/12-1/16

Supervisor Ticket Office, E-10, #76-006,Miller Auditorium-posted 1/12-1/16

Data Entry Operator, HD (H-04), #76-007,Data Processing-posted 1/13-1/19

Terminal Key tape Operator, HF (H-Q6),#76-008,Computer Center-posted 1/13-1/19

Secretary Senior, HF (H-G6), #76-009,Business Research ServicesInstitute-posted 1/14-1120

Library Assistant n, HE (H-05), #76-010,University Libraries-posted 1/14-1/20Below is a listing of the position openings

currently being posted by the UniversityPersonnel Department, in the BargainingUnit area.Assistant Mail Clerk, M-2,One position, 1stshift, #76-001, Physical Plant-posted1/12-1/19

Utility Food Worker-line, F-1, Three (3)positions, 1st shift, Food service-posted1/12-1/19,#76-003

Western AssistsIn New Journal

Two WMU mathematics departmentfaculty members will play vital roles in anew international mathematicspublication, "The Journal of GraphTheory," scheduled to make its initialappearance in March.Dr. Gary Chartrand, professor, is

managing editor, and Dr. ArthurT. White,associate professor, is a member of thejournal's editorial board.The new quarterly research journal was

created for the publication of exceptionalarticles on all aspects of graph theory, ofboth a theoretical and applied nature. Itwill include articles on such topics asunresolved problems and queries;mathematics education and the teachingof graph theory; as well as comprehensivelistings of all papers relevant to particularfields of graph theory, and short com-munications and notes.The American Elsevier Publishing

Company is creating the journal.

Writes Bird ArticlePeter G. Merritt, a graduate student in

biology from Kalamazoo, is the author of a10-page article in the latest issue of"Inland Bird Banding News." It describesa simplified trap for catching very smallbirds so that they can be banded andstudies.

The Western NewsThe Western News is pUblished by the Informa-

tion Services Office each Thursday when classesare in session during fall and winter semesters.Created to disseminate news to the entire Uni-

versity community, distribution is by mail tofaculty, staff and emeriti, and students may pickup copies at several on·campus locations. Itemsshould be submitted by noon Monday for pub-lication.Information Services Office hours:7:45 a.m.-4:45 p.m., Monday·FrldayTelephone: 383·0981.Martin R. (Joe) Gagle, Director; Patricia M.

Coyle, Associate Director.

Four. January 15,1976• Western News

WMU VisitsN. Illinois

Coach Eldon Miller's varsity men'sbasketball team is shooting to extendtheir unbeaten streak to 12 this week withgames last night at home against theLoyola Ramblers of Chicago and Saturdayafternoon at Northern Illinois in DeKalb.Results of the Loyola contest were notknown at press time.The Broncos made it 10 straight vic-

tories last Saturday with a come-from-behind 78-73 home win against Toledo.Western was led by a 21-point performanceby freshman reserve guard MartyMurray.

Bronco Women'sSports RoundupThe WMU women's basketball squad

owns a ~ record after a pair of lopsidedwins over Western Illinois and IllinoisState last weekend. This week, Coach FranEbert's defending state champions play atIndiana University on Friday and atIndiana State the following day.The swimming team suffered a loss to

Oakland University last Thursday andcarries a 1-5 mark heading into a Wed-nesday test at Kalamazoo College. OnSaturday, the Broncos entertain WesternIllinois at 1p.m. in Gabel Natatorium.Coach Dennis Spencer's gymnastics

team begins its dual competition the sameday against Valparaiso University inIndiana.

Ball State GymTeam Here Sat.

Dual meet activity commences forWestern Michigan's 1975-76varsity men'sgymnastics team here at 1 p.m. Saturdayagainst Ball State in Gary Center.The Broncos own a 4-5mark against Ball

State, including last season's 191.00 to175.35defeat at Muncie.Coach Fred Orlosfsky is somewhat

unsure of his team's capabilities, as five ofhis seven members are all-around per-formers.

Indoor Track, FieldCompetition BeginsIndoor track and field competition

begins for WMU at the Indiana USTFFOpen on Friday and Saturday inBloomington."Most of our runners are slated to

compete in two races," explained BroncoCoach Jack Shaw. "This should be anoutstanding meet since it's also open toathletes from various track clubs in ad-dition to college teams."

Swimmers at BeeGeeWestern's varsity men's swimming

team hopes to even its dual meet record at2-2 on Saturday against Mid-AmericanConference rival Bowling Green on theroad.The Broncos began the MAC portion of

the dual schedule here last weekend andbowed, 63-50, to perennial contender KentState.

Seek StudentJobs, Applicants

The Student Employment ReferralSetvice (SERS) is experiencing heavystudent traffic at present. Obviously,many students are looking for work.Students should stop at the SERS office

as their first step in that job search. On-campus employers are encouraged to usethe Student Employment Office as theirfirst step in seeking qualified help. SERSwants to help at 383-1806.

Campus Calendar15-31-Exhibition of drawings and paintings by WMU art students, Miller

Auditorium, M-F, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.15-Mathematics colloquium, "Total Connectivity of Graphs," Dr. Yousef Alavi,

WMU professor of mathematics, 6th floor Everett Tower, 4 p.m.15-Sex and Sexuality series play, "Walking the Tightrope: Her Story," by Eastern

Michigan University speech and drama students, west ballroom, StudentCenter, 8 p.m.

16- Wrestling, WMUvs. Indiana, Gary Center, 7: 30p.m.*16-17-University Dance Program, Miller Auditorium, Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2

and8p.m.17-Gymnastics meet, WMUvs. Ball State, Gary Center, 1p.m.17-Women's swim meet, WMUvs. Western Illinois, Gabel Pool, 1p.m.19-"An Evening of Korean Classical Dance" by Won Kyung Cho, west ballroom,

Student Center, 8 p.m.*20-Leonard Pennario, guest pianist with Kalamazoo Symphony, Miller Auditorium,

8 p.m.21-Swimming, WMUvs. Wayne State, Gabel Pool, 7 p.m.*21-Basketball, WMUvs. Kent State, Read Fieldhouse, 7:30p.m.21-ClericaVTechnical employees vote to be represented by union for collective

bargaining, 159Student Center, 7 a.m.-noon and 1:30-6p.m.*22-Writing skills workshops for women begin, Elizabeth S. White, writing in-

structor, Davis Room, Walwood Union, 1:30p.m.22-Panel discussions "Your Rights Under Affirmative Action," west ballroom,

Student Center, 10-11:45a.m. and 1:30-3:15p.m.*23-24-Hockey, WMU vs. Lake Forest, Lawson Arena, 7:30p.m.23-Chamber Music Quintets, WMUfaculty, Oakland Recital Hall, 8p.m.23-Wrestling, WMUvs. Toledo, Gary Center, 7:30p.m.*24-Bicentennial play, "Together Tonight," with Dana Andrews, Miller Auditorium,

8p.m.25-Guest organist, Martha Folts, Miller Auditorium, 3p.m.25-26-Contemporary Organ Music Symposium, Miller Auditorium, Sunday, 8 p.m.;

Monday, 9-11:30a.a. and 1-4p.m.*Admission charged.

Reissue Closing PolicyThe following policy and procedures

guide for the suspension of Universityoperations due to weather conditions,physical damage or other emergencyconditions that prevent normal operationswas first issued 2-9-71 and was slightlyrevised 1-12-76:

"The decision to close all or part of theUniversity for reasons of weather,building conditions or disruptive actions,will be made only by the President or hisdesignate. The President's Office and theUniversity Personnel Department will bethe coordinating offices for handlingdetails and questions dealing with thispolicy."In cases of complete or near complete

shut-down, local news media will usuallybe used for notification purposes. If onlyselective operations are involved, or if theclosing occurs after the beginning of thework day, each of any affected depart-ments will be individually notified. Thelack of specific notification to the contraryshould be interpreted to mean that normaloperations are to be maintained."Specific cases and varying conditions

or circumstances may require specialaction or decisions. However, some basicpolicy statements regarding close-downdecisions are presented in this statementin an effort to provide as much un-derstanding and communication as ispossible on these matters."1. In the absence of notification to the

contrary, all normal operations willcontinue as scheduled."2. The University will attempt to

Korean DanceProgram MondayA free, public program, "An Evening of

Korean Classical Dance," will bepresented at's p.m. Monday, Jan. 19,in thewest ballroom of the University StudentCenter.Performing will be Won Kyung Cho,

actor, scholar and dance critic. He came tothis country in 1960to study at the JuilliardSchool of Music and Martha GrahamSchool of Contemporary Dance.The program is sponsored by WMU's

Asian Studies Program and the Center forKorean Studies.

prevent unavoidable income losses toemployees due to short term disruptions inUniversity operations. Employeesprevented from working by a short-termclose-down of the entire University or their'personal work area will usually receivetheir normal pay and be considered asbeing excused from work."3. Operation shut-downs are not

considered to be reasons for premium payfor those employees that must work tocontinue essential services or for em-ployees not affected by a partial close-down. Such close-downs will always be theresult of unanticipated emergencysituations. Since the University cannotforesee such events, it cannot budget forthem and extra pay for unaffected em-ployees is not possible. Alternate con-siderations, other than extra pay, may beauthorized when appropriate, as a meansof rewarding employees involved in extrawork requirements."4. Detailed policies regarding pay

questions, reporting requirements, andrelated personnel administrationquestions will be prepared and distributedby the Personnel Department."

Reappoint LowrieTo Federal Post

U.S. Secretary of State Henry A.Kissinger has reappointed Dr. Jean E.Lowrie, professor and director ofWestern's School of Librarianship, to theGovernment Advisory Committee onInternational Book and LibraryPrograms.The 12-member committee of librarians,

publishers and booksellers meets quar-terly in Washington to review policies andoperations of government overseas bookand library programs, and to work forcloser coordination between these publicprograms and the private book activitiesabroad.Established in 1962, the committee

shapes the policies guiding the U.S.government's allocation of money andmaterials overseas in a variety of bookprograms. This marks Lowrie's secondthree-year appointment to the committee.

Broncos SkateAt Superior

Western Michigan's hockey team will begoing after its first-ever win againstCentral Collegiate Hockey Associationrival Lake Superior State this weekend,when it travels to Sault Ste. Marie toengage the Lakers in Friday and Saturdaynight match-ups.The Broncos, who are coming off a split

at Ohio State, are 9-4-1 overall and 3-2 inthe league, and are' currently tied with St.Louis and Bowling Green for the top spotwith six points apiece.Coach Bill Neal's Bronco squad is Q-5

against Lake Superior, and he thus seesthe upcoming series as a key one for histeam.

Wrestlers HostIndiana Friday

Two meets are on tap for Western'swrestlers-a home affair with IndianaUniversity at 7:30 p.m. Friday in GaryCenter and a trip to Central MichiganUniversity on Saturday.The Broncos have lost both duals to date,

bowing 24-11at Ball State last Saturday.

DAR ProvidesIndian Loan FundThe state chapter of the Daughters of the

American Revolution has established aloan fund for Michigan Indians who attendWMU.Graduate students may borrow as much

as $300; undergraduates up to $200 fortuition. For other related educationalexpenses, seniors and graduates areallowed to borrow as much as $200; thosewho are juniors and below up to $100.There is a minimum service charge of 50

cents for a loan, but no interest is chargedunless the loan is outstanding after astudent graduates or otherwise discoIrtinues attending Western. In such a case, asix per cent rate of interest will becharged.Application forms and additional details

are available through WMU's Office ofStudent Financial Aid and Scholarships.

Canadian GraduatesCan Get Assistance

Western's Office of InternationalStudent Services has received informationon the.1976 Canada Manpower-Services toCanadians Graduating Abroad Program(SCGA).Canadian students graduating from

Western, who intend to work in Canada,can be assisted by the Canadian depart-ment of manpower and immigration inidentifying employment possibilities.Through the SCGA program, initiated in1972, students may register for em-ployment, receive helpful publications andbe assisted in locating potential em-ployment opportunities.Interested Canadian students should

contact Thomas Bassett, WMU assistantdirector of international student services,3114Student Services Building.

Friday Night ChamberMusic Series ContinuesThe opening concert of the Winter

Friday Night Chamber Music Series willbe given at 8 p.m. January 23 in OaklandRecital Hall.Featured will be double bassist Marshall

Hutchinson joining other WMU facultymembers for the performance of SergeiProkofiev's Quintet for Woodwinds andStrings in G Minor, Opus 39, and the well;-known Piano Quintet in A Major, the"Trout" Quintet by Franz Schubert.Admission is free and open to the public.