PCC Courier, March 18, 1970

PCC CoutU&v VOL. 32, NO. 6 PASADENA CITY COLLEGE, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA MARCH 18. 1970 AMS Presents Aikido Demonstration Program Features Black Belt Artist Illustrating 'Martial Art' On March 21, Master Korchi Tohei, a 10th degree black belt and chief instructor of aikido World Headquarters in Tokyo, will present a demonstration of the martial act of aikido. The program, which is a co¬ operative effort between Pasade¬ na Aiki Kai and the Associated Men Students of PCC, will be held in Sexson Auditorium. Aikido is a self-defense art. Ranked along with judo, karate, and kendo, it is unique in that its principle lies not in defeating an enemy but rather in harmonizing with him spiritually and physic¬ ally. Into aikido are woven elements of philosophy, psychology, and dy¬ namics to train the mind and im¬ prove the health. The movements of aikido agree with the laws of nature, which include a flowing flexibility and keeping a stable balance. Chiller Building To Be Cause of Less Parking The long-awaited remodeling and air-conditioning of C and L buildings has begun at last. However, it is a mixed blessing, because the chiller building neces¬ sary for the air-conditioning is being built on the staff parking lot adjacent to the east wing of C Building. The contractors will also use staff parking spaces in the cen¬ tral campus south of A Building. This, of course, will mean less parking space for students. Ways of providing extra park¬ ing space are now being explored. In the meantime, parking will be limited and it will be necessary to overflow into the streets. Un¬ limited parking is available north of Walnut St. Other possibilities are being re¬ viewed. The total campus parking situation is now under study by PCC’s architectural Arm. Various parking concepts will be investi¬ gated for college use and will also include an inventory of the cur¬ rent college parking, as well as exploring multi-level possibilities for the future. But for now, when you are parking on the street and like to leave a nice big space in front of you, just remember that more people are going to need that space. Get as close as you can, and make room for someone else. And when you can’t find a parking space close, just keep thinking of how cool C Building is going to feel next September. It might help. Big Fund Okayed for Disadvantaged A total of $2,679,641 in funds for a landmark program to aid disadvantaged students in 37 California Community Colleges was approved by the Board of Governors of the CCC last month. Called “one of the most impor¬ tant programs to come before the board” by Chancellor Sidney W. Brossman, the funds have been earmarked for the statewide Com¬ munity College network’s first Ex¬ tended Opportunity Program. Of the 13 items on the agenda, the Board took up most of the day discussing and clarifying the Extended Opportunity Program. The board heard from the five in¬ dependent educators about their evaluation of the 73 applications for participation in the EOP pro¬ grams. Dr. Gerald D. Cresci, dean of special programs in the chancel¬ lor’s office, is now consulting with the colleges receiving the grants to inform them of the procedures. The aim of aikido is to be one with the universe, in complete self-control, for when one has self- control, he has a posture which is completely alert. By exercising the entire body, one approaches improved health. Because of its gracefulness, the movement of art is similar to dancing. All actions are basically circular and do not rely on the physical ability of the performer. There are many people who learn the art to place their minds and bodies in better shape. Child¬ ren strengthen their character while grades and concentration powers will invariably improve. There is no age limit involved, as some start training as late as 76 years old. The effects could even be a longer life. Uyeshiba lived for 88 years. Student Tutors Students who would like to do temporary tutoring for mem¬ bers of the community, for from $2.50 to $3 per hour, should register with Mrs. Jeanne Herrick in the Place¬ ment Office, 170C. The specific need now is for elementary reading and writing. JOBS AND MORE JOBS are available to all students. All they need do is submit applications at the Placement Center, 170C. Work hours are arranged to fit around school schedules by many firms in the Pasadena area. Jobs open are listed on billboards. Extended Campus Nursing Program Probed by Trustees By DEBBIE TURNER The Board of Trustees held its meeting on March 12 in the Cam¬ pus Center at PCC, the first since February 18. Charles F. Eckels, vice-presi¬ dent, brought up some questions on the approval of curriculum recommendations for the 1970-71 catalog. Most of the new courses are for adult education and have been developed with advisory commit¬ tees, to serve to upgrade skills, and to provide retraining in cer¬ tain technical subjects. The acceptance of various gifts from four business firms for the CATC was unanimously ap¬ proved. The gifts included a pneumatic scale, a rubber mat¬ ting, and two checks. The subject of the Extended Campus Program in the Nursing Department was brought up. Dr. Armen Sarafian, college president, had previously invited Mrs. Joan Davidson, chairman of the Nurs¬ ing Department, to give a brief account of this program. She described their study pro¬ gram at the City of Hope Medical Center, the Glendale Memorial Hospital, and the Ingleside Mental Health Center. Members then received their complimentary copies of the win¬ ter issue of ASPECT magazine, and made several laudatory re¬ marks about the publication. After a short recess, when Walter T. Shatford II, president, was required to go and extend a welcome to the patrons in Sexson Auditorium, the meeting was recommenced. The policies manual was dis¬ cussed, with one of the members pointing out that this book should lay down the policies of the Board of Trustees, rather than just the procedures. After the members had discuss¬ ed the correspondence they had received, the dates for the future board meetings were set. The next one will be on March 23, at La Canada High School. Since the audience did not wish to participate, the next item on the aganda was discussed, the Executive Session. The meeting was then adjourn¬ ed earlier than usual as the mem¬ bers had earlier expressed a de¬ sire to see the basketball game between UCLA and CSCLB. Student Literary Contest Includes Three Categories NOTHING NEW — Parking became a problem in late Fifties as workmen began construction on present swimming pools. Right background shows old Technology Building; upper left corner is former cafeteria. Center rear was the Business Department, now the relocated Computer Center. There was no Campus Center, and the Bank and Bookstore were in a tiny building next to C. Deadline for entries in PCC’s annual literary contest is March 30. Students may submit more than one manuscript — and in more than one category. Awards will be made in poetry, short story, and essay or article. All PCC students carrying at least six units in regular sessions or Extended Day are eligible to compete. Mrs. Karen Kay Leonard of the English Department, chairman of the contest, issued the following instructions: Manuscripts must be typewrit¬ ten on unlined 8V2” by 11” paper. They must be submitted anony¬ mously as follows: 1. On the upper right of the front page, the pen name will be written below the name of the literary category. 2. Manuscripts longer than one page will be stapled together in the upper left-hand corner, with the pages numbered. 3. All manuscripts for all cate¬ gories bearing the same pen name will be clipped together. Clipped with the manuscripts will be one sealed envelope on which is writ¬ ten the pen name, and the number of manuscripts submitted in each category. 4. Inside the sealed envelope will be the author’s real name, ad¬ dress, and telephone number. 5. No theme covers, manila folders, or manila envelopes will be used. 6. Manuscripts will be submit¬ ted to Mrs. Alice Cloran, 117C, by March 30. All manuscripts must be picked up by their authors in 117C after May 11. Editors of ASPECT, student magazine, will contact winners about possible publication. For more details, see Mrs. Clo¬ ran, 117C, or Mrs. Leonard, 137C.