PCC Courier, March 27, 1981

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The exhibit runs through April 1 6. — Courier photo by Marge Wood By Monique Meindl News Editor News of an inevitable draft and student financial aid cuts surfaced as significant topics at the 14th Annual Student Symposium in Washington, D.C., March 20-22, according to John McTeague, PCC student represent¬ ative. McTeague is scheduled to dis¬ cuss his experience at the Student Senate meeting next Tuesday at noon in R109. The symposium, sponsored by the Center for the Study of the Presidency, was to focus on the theme “Independ¬ ence and Interdependence” in the 1980s, yet, according to McTeague, the conference seemed to be a “propagan¬ da push for Reagan’s proposals.” European Field Studies Now Offered to Students By Betty Kossick Staff Writer PCC has introduced a first into its curriculum— international field stud¬ ies. Suzanne Bravender, art professor, and Lily Heftmann, associate art pro¬ fessor, will conduct the first trips abroad concurrently, June 27-July 22. They will travel to Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France and Great Britain. The program is “A major milestone in the college’s history,” said Super¬ intendent-President Dr. Richard S. Meyers, an advocate of the interna¬ tional field study program. “It opens up totally new avenues for student growth. I couldn’t be more pleased.” “Since this is the first international trip offered by PCC, I feel a re- ponsibility,” said Ms. Bravender, “The success of this trip will make a vast difference in the future of the course.” International Exchange In 1974 and 1975 Ms. Bravender was an exchange teacher in Britain, at High Wycomb College of Art and Technolo¬ gy, on a Fulbright Scholarship. She also spent a year in Spain, on a sabbatical, and held two art shows in Mallorca and Madrid. Students of the “Fine Arts Studies, Now and Then” course will visit pal¬ aces, castles, museums, famous Sexual В Campus By Mary E. Jones Staff Writer To comply with recent federal regu¬ lations, a delegation appointed by the Affirmative Action Advisory Commit¬ tee is trying to establish an official policy for PCC on sexual harrassment. “Our biggest problem is that the regulations, which were passed last fall, are constantly being adjusted by court decisions,” said John Madden, vice president of administrative ser¬ vices and affirmative action officer. The policy would include ways to deal with all types of sexual harrass¬ ment at PCC, including hiring policies, on the job harrassment and problems between teachers and students, said Madden. He also said that they’re trying to finish the policy and get it approved by the board of trustees before the end of the semester. Another part of this endeavor in¬ cludes removing all examples of sex bias, discrimination and stereotyping from PCC’s vocational education mate¬ rials. “We must be very sure that our literature doesn’t discriminate,” said Harold Abbott, gender equity coordi¬ nator and coordinator of occupation education support services. Occupational areas such as nursing, secretarial and auto mechanics have presented problems in the past, accord¬ ing to Abbott. This happens when mate¬ rial promoting classes or textbooks picture only one sex as able to do a certain job. “If anyone finds something that they gardens, lakes and well-known pastoral scenes which will provide the water- color artists of Branvender’s class opportunity to sketch and paint. Ms. Heftmann, a native European, cultivated a fashion discipline at the Vienna Fashion Academy. She has worked as a fashion designer in New York and as a freelance fashion il¬ lustrator. The field study program “is long overdue, according to Ms. Heftmann. Foreign travel and study is so broad¬ ening. It cannot take the place of campus education, of course, but both reinforce each other. “Traveling with an international field study program takes the negative element out of traveling because eve¬ rything about planning the trip is done for the student.” Heftmann emphasized other benefits of this kind of travel include the com¬ fortable aspects of student and teacher companions who have the same in¬ terests and point of view. “My students and Suzanne’s group will overlap in terms of itinerary. We will be using many of the same places for our frame of reference. The two classes will be traveling together and staying at the same hotels.” The Psychology of Dress Furriers, textiles, costume museums, a thread factory, em¬ broidery, jewelry and tapestries are some of the exciting art adjuncts Heftmann's students in “The Psy¬ chology of Dress” class will observe. Exotic names and places such as the Pitti Palace, Duomo and Uffizzi at Florence, and the Louvre and Pom¬ pidou Center at Paris, dominate places of interest on the itinerary. Prerequisites for Bravender's class is enrollment in or completion of Art 11A beginning drawing, or consent of instructor. Heftmann’s class has no prerequisites. Both classes offer two units of credit. David Schnabel, chairman of the art department, said, “Both Bravender and Heftmann have been swamped with a mountain of work preparing for their trip, but they know what they are doing— they are well qualified. They have rich backgrounds in international travel. This gives a decided advantage to the students who will be traveling with them.” Both professors, Bravender and Heftmann can be reached at ext. 7238 for further details concerning the sum¬ mer art classes in international field studies. There is extreme power in the con¬ servative element within the country, according to McTeague, who noted that few students at the conference de¬ parted from Reagan’s views. “It was a rewarding trip because I learned so much from other students attending the conference.” In discussing education cuts, McTeague reported that Alan Cravitz, Senator Alan Cranston’s executive aid, said education is not the top priority. “They were fighting to save welfare and food stamp programs,” McTeague said. Cravitz said, “There is not enough feedback from the students to push the financial aid issue,” indicating that students who can’t afford school should take a year off to work and then go back, according to McTeague. “I asked him if he was trying to turn students into ditch diggers and he replied that there is nothing wrong with being a ditch digger,” McTeague said. “General David C. Jones, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, left me with no doubt that the draft will be re¬ instated,” McTeague said. “Jones said that the young people’s commitment to the arms services has got to increase because opposition to a draft and increased military spending is hurting national morale. He said that we have to show a sign to the Soviets of our commitment,” McTeague re¬ ported. Approximately 600 students and 200 educators from across the nation at¬ tended the discussions and lectures held at the three-day conference. Scheduled speakers including Presi¬ dent Reagan, Australian Prime Min¬ ister Malcolm Fraser and CIA Director William J. Casey did not appear. According to McTeague, Deputy Sec¬ retary of the Treasury Tim McNamar said, “The economy has to be put back into the hands of the private sector and people have to accept budget cuts in order for the economy to recover.” “Reagan has put all his marbles into one bucket— the economic program,” said Judy Woodruff, NBC news cor¬ respondent, “if it doesn’t work he can get ready for a slide similar to Carter’s, if not more so.” I would like to go back to the symposium next year as a Center Fellow, who would help organize the conference,” McTeague said, “I’d like to see a more objective format.” McTeague will be judged on his participation in the conference to qual¬ ify him for a Center Fellow. “I should know in May or June if I make it.” John McTeague Third Annual National Mime Week No Words to Describe Mime Show ias On Studied feel is discriminatory in any way, we want to know about it,” Abbott said. The federal government investigates any discriminatory policies brought to their attention. “PCC has never had any problems in these areas and we’re trying to make sure it never does,” Abbott said. Lucio Villasenor Associate Sports Editor The PCC Mime Company is putting on a variety show during the Third Annual National Mime Week, which is April 1-7. The variety mime show will be held in the Little Theater April 34 at 8 p.m. and April 5 at 2 p.m. This national celebration, which is locally coordinated through the Los Angeles Mime Guild, brings a calendar of special events which are designed to entertain and to enlighten the public on the art of mime, and to gain national attention in the much enjoyed yet little known art form. “This is the time of year for us (the mimes) to stand up and say, ‘hey, mime is alive and growing in Los Angeles’,” said Tara Evans, regional director of National Mime Week and professional mime. White Face? “We are no longer just mimes in the traditional sense,” Ms. Evans said. “When people imagine mimes they think of white faces or robots,” accord¬ ing to her. “Mimes can and do portray contemporary ideas, trends and cons¬ ciences.” Whitney Rydbeck, actor, mime and instructor of PCC’s only mime class, is among eight in the advisory board of Los Angeles' Mime Guild. He is also the adviser of PCC’s Mime Company. Rydbeck said that he talked with Ms. Evans about including PCC’s show among the rest of the festivities. The unofficial activities will start today at noon with a pie throwing workshop, then it will continue this Sunday with the third annual “All Fools Day Parade” at 11:30 a.m. in Venice’s Ocean Front Walk. On March 31, there will be an evening of mime comedy at the Natural Fudge Vege¬ tarian Cafe from 9-11 p.m. The official National Mime Week will start Wednesday, April 1 at noon with a moment of silence by the Director of National Mime Week and professional mime, Judi Garratt. There will be city officials in attendance during the of¬ ficial opening in the downtown area. Unofficial Activities The schedule for the National Mime Week is: Friday, March 27— Pie throwing work¬ shop at Gower Gulch in Hollywood, at noon. This is free to the public. Sunday, March 29— All Fools Day Pa¬ rade in Venice’s Ocean Front Walk, 11:30 a.m. Free to the public. Tuesday, March 31— An evening of comedy mime at the Natural Fudge Vegetarian Cafe in Hollywood, 9-11 p.m. Admission charge. Wednesday, April 1— Official opening ceremonies at the Triforium Corner in Los Angeles, noon. Free to the public. Wednesday-Sunday, April 1-5— Eve¬ nings of variety and comedy mime (Continued on Page 6) Outstanding Students Are Honored Annual OMD Tapping Begins — Courier photo by John Lloyd VET RAP — Ron Kovic, student and author of "Born on the 4th of July," spoke to an audience of about 50 Wednesday. He stressed that we should not forget Vietnam, but instead discuss the horrors of war so that such a catastrophe will not happen again. By Gwen Isaac Contributing Writer Omicron Mu Delta’s annual tapping will soon begin its custom of secrecy, suspense and expectancy. OMD’s tapping ceremony recognizes students and faculty who have given outstanding service to PCC and the community. With OMD as PCC’s highest honorary service organization, selection for scrolls of OMD is held in great esteem. The organization was formed in 1927 by seven students and one faculty member at Pasadena Junior College to recognize students who give outstand¬ ing service to their school and com¬ munity. Nobu Kawai served as the first president. Later, faculty, staff and administrators who have been with PCC for five years and who have contributed work which is above and beyond that required on their jobs were recognized. Originally known as the Order of the Mast and Dagger, the society changed its name to Omicron Mu Delta when PCC merged with John Muir in 1954 to become a two-year community college. Anthony Georgilas is the new Faculty Senate vice president. A run off was held yesterday between Georgilas and Alice Corey, physical sciences pro¬ fessor. He won by a vote of 127 to 99. The traditional tapping begins with a letter sent out to each faculty member and administrator, asking for recom¬ mendations. Those nominations are held in strict confidence until the of¬ ficial tapping ceremony. Eligibility is based on good citizenship, mature lead¬ ership, unselfish attitude and voluntary service to PCC. This does not include services which net credit or pay. Expressing the same tradition estab¬ lished in 1927, the primary function of OMD is raising scholarship funds, ac¬ cording to Wynona Majied-Muham- mad, OMD president. OMD activities include art sales, dinners, and theater parties. Soon Among the OMD scholarships pres¬ ented annually are the John W. Harbeson Scholarship Award. Given to the outstanding freshman man and woman, it was originally established to honor Dr. Harbeson for his significant contribution to the college. The John Twomey Award recounts Twomey’s achievements and is presented to in¬ coming high school students comming to PCC who have been recommended by a teacher or counselor. The Katherine Kestor Award is presented to the most well-rounded OMD mem¬ ber, and the Sophomore Scholarship Award is given to an outstanding sophomore. Discussion Of Problems At All Day Handicapped Forum An all day community forum for the handicapped will be held Satur¬ day, March 28. The handicapped and everyone associated with, or in¬ terested in, the disabled and their particular problems are asked to attend. Directors of some 30 agencies of Pasadena Awareness— a Communi¬ ty Effort for the Disabled (PACED) will lead the forum, in addition to PCC personnel. Chuck Havard, gui¬ dance facilitator for PCC’s handi¬ capped services, speaks of the lead¬ ership as “competent facilitators.” Havard said, “A lot of informa¬ tion will be given out at that time, but the interaction of brainstorming in groups is something we antici¬ pate. It is hoped to recruit a volun¬ teer task force which will attempt to meet such needs as transporta¬ tion, public housing, curb cuts and advocacy, to name a few.