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Visitation Rules Attaclieci The subject of visitation privileges in the college residential buildings is once again in the spotlight according to Chris Ziello, head of the Committee for College Visitation. The issue of visitation is demanding a lot of attention commented Ziello, who states that the main request of the students* proposal is “to gain more privacy and space to entertain.” As of now, the regulations for entertaining guests are as follows: students may entertain their guests at anytime in the lounge of Lima Hall and in the lounge, Camelot Room, and lower level rooms of the Campus Center. Students who reside in small resident halls may entertain their guests in the parlors and kitchens from twelve noon to twelve midnight, provided however, that such hours may be restricted by majority vote of the residents of the hall. These hours may be extended for a special function with permission from the Dean of Students office. Students may not at anytime have guests of the opposite sex in private student rooms or any area in the lower level of Lima Hall. A violation of these regulations is deemed to be a serious infraction which shall incur penalty of suspension of one week for a first offense and expulsion for a subsequent offense. Ziello, on behalf of the resident student body feels that there is a definite need for more privacy and therefore consideration for a change is needed. They propose a plan to start visitation privileges on a gradual basis and then if all works out well to keep on building on it. After taking a poll of the students the affirmative votes far outnumber the negative ones in wanting visitation rights and they feel that they have a definite back-up. “We do not want to make a big issue out of it,” commented Ziello, “we started our committee to compile suggestions to work out a feasible plan for visitation in the near future.” Not long after the start of the present semester Ziello went to the office of Michael D’Attilio, Dean of Students to see just where she stood and to gather information dealing with past attempts on gaining visitation rights. At present, the progress is slow as in dealing with all new attempts. She feels that it will take a while to iron out its difficulties and that it is not something you can rush into. When asked her opinion of the possibility of acquiring this new policy. Sister Jean Whalen, RA of Lima fifth floor, stated, “1 can appreciate the students wanting privacy, but I feel that because of the physical layout of the houses and the easy access to all floors of Lima Hall from the basement level Continued cm Page 4 IN tC A P l Vol. 40, No. 5 October 30, 1975 LRPC Eyes OLASeminary In March of 1975, the College-wide Long Range Planning Committee met to discuss the formation of the Committee and the importance of planning for the future. The Board of Trustees has requested a plan for the next S years, to be submitted to them in January 1976. The Middle States Association has also recommended the formation of an LRP Committee. The Long Range Planning Committee, consisting of faculty, a d m in i s t r a t io n a n d s tu d e n t representatives, met 11 times between March 14 and July 11, deliberating matters affecting the future of the institution. The group worked within the framework of 4 committees: Academic, Programs, Alternative Properties, Fiscal Options and Enrollment Projections. At one meeting in the early spring. Dr. Manion told the Committee of the availability of Our Lady of Angels Seminary in Glenmont, approximately 7 miles outside of Albany. The Committee visited the campus after hearing of the Seminary’s intent to sell the 250 acre campus, located on the Hudson River. OLA has since been the object of careful study and planning. However, before deciding to study OLA, the Committee had decided, that as a resuh of studies from academic and economic points of view, the College must change its mode of operation while maintaining an academic standard of excellence. Many committees have worked long hours producing detailed information about the campus. Mike D’Attilio, Dean of Students, has given over 25 tours of OLA to many members of the college community. UnitedWay: Campaignand Progress Through the combined efforts of faculty, administration and students, this year’s United Way campaign is presently being conducted Until Nov. 17. Campus Campaign Coordinator Michael D’Attilio has high hopes that the CSR community will be able to surpass last year’s achievement of 53.7% faculty and administration participation and contributions totaling $946.00. He also stated that this year’s goal is a 60% participation rate and $1200.00 in contributions. This year’s United Way drive consists of many different people working in many different ways in order to raise money for the 32 agencies in the Albany area that benefit from contributions. Dianne Ferraro and Sr. Joan Tansey are organizing a pizza sale for Thursday, Nov. 13, Susanne Rowan hopes to raise some money in her Apple Anny Sale, and Deb Cassidy has organized a raffle to help in the effort. Representative of the Resident Life Committee, including Karen Hannigan, Anthony Petrianni, Colleen Williams, and Mary Mayone are also involved. These and many more people hope to make the campaign a success. The drive will chmax on Sunday, Nov. 16, when many members of the faculty,' under the direction of Srs. Patricia Kane and Charlene Bloom, will perform in a Faculty Talent Show. It will be set up in a Cabaret setting with pizza and other refreshments to be served. A donation will be requested with all proceeds going to United Way. Mr. D’Attilio assures us that “It will really be a lot of fun.” An open invitation is extended to all members of the CSR community to participate in other fund raising projects land to give as much as possible to this Svorthy cause. - Barry Willard What Are You Reading? Do you know what you are reading? You might be surprised at the number of students and facuhy who do not. You probably realize that this, is an editorial in.. Inscape; but if you believe that Inscape is a campus newspaper, you are among the misinformed. Inscape is, in every sense, a student newspaper. Excepting a small amount of money that comes from advertisements, the newspaper is paid for by the Student Association, which in turn gets its money from the student activities fee. The newspaper is written, edited, and mechanically produced by the students. Neither faculty nor administration decides any issue concerning the student newspaper; and this is, in our opinion, the way it should be. A campus newspaper differs slightly but significantly. Such a periodical is produced by the campus at large — funding, writing, editing and mechanical work. Having made the distinction, its meaning and importance remains to be demonstrated. As a campus newspaper would be produced by the whole campus, it should mirror the entire campus; it follows that a student newspaper, more precisely, should deal with' news of interest to the students. Unfortunately, some students and faculty seem to have overlooked this point, albeit in different ways. Some students — a majority, in our opinion — have demonstrated a striking apathy towards their newspaper. Students who are heard to complain about the “outrageous” student activity fee and the “lousy” student newspaper are not willing to work to improve the student newspaper, thereby getting what they pay for. We find such a stand logically inconsistent. The attitude of some members of the faculty has also been lamentable. Some have expected the student newspaper to be a kind of free advertising forum for their projects. One teacher complained about the absence of a news brief the teacher had submitted for one issue. The news item in question dealt with a relatively minor event, of interest only to a small portion of the student body. Another requested to see the copy of a story before it went to press. One faculty member had the audacity to tell an Inscape staff member in one of her classes that he would be obliged (as part of his work for that course) to meet regularly with the teacher, and that the student’s work for the newspaper with regard to that professor’s news items would affect his mark for the course! We consider this action shameless, and repugnant to the idea of a free press. Working for the student newspaper a^ CSR is extra-curricular, in the etymological sense of the word; to hold a student academically responsible for his work on it is wrong. We of Inscape have been most to blame for placing emphasis on the wrong stories. A glance at this issue should indicate that increased emphasis is being placed on news pertinent to the students. This is one of the many improvements we hope to effect. This comment is not an excuse for the failings of Inscape. No one knows as well as we do the drawbacks of the issues produced so far this year. We are working hard to improve, and anyone’s constructive criticism is always welcome. Nor is this an insult to, or a rejection of, the faculty and administration. As the actions of the faculty and administration certainly affect the student body at large, we are obviously obliged to deal with them in our student newspaper. But if a faculty member or administrator — or student, we might add — wishes to publicize an event that has little impact on the students, then he or she has the same option the general public has — paid advertisements. Prices are available in the journalism room in the campus center. Editor of INSCAPE, Saint Rose is an exceptional college. Anyone who has been here any length of time knows that. Ours is a small, close-knit community. It has a marvelous, creative atmosphere. People coming to Saint Rose are a cinch to make friends easily and quickly. Most eveiyone has a feeling of belonging to something special and innovative. What’s more. Saint Rose is practically self-contained. One can earn a degree after four years or less and then stay on to get a Masters. The campus store provides almost everything you might need, and the C.S.R. library is full of informative and interesting material, including microfilm. Anything else you might need is generally within walking distance or accessible by bus. Unfortunately, however, the very traits which make Saint Rose a wonderful place to go to school can also be used to harm it. Because of the smallness of the college, people’s sights tend to shorten instead of broaden. Pettiness is apt to invade the campus. Friendly concern, one of C .S .R . ’s m o s t d i s t i n g u i s h in g characteristics, can be conveniently bent and twisted until it becomes meddling in other people’s private affairs. Set in the middle of Albany as it is, one would not call Saint Rose isolated. Yet, how peculiarly naive some individuals can remain when they should be growing, •from their proximity to life and living. ■ Saint Rose is a remarkable college with a flne reputation but I would hate to see it smothered for lack of air. Are we so sure she would not benefit from some changes, even what might be considered drastic changes? A narrow mind misses an awful lot. Let’s all be open to new ideas. Isn’t that what a college is all about? Thank you, Mary Van Laak EDITOR IN CHIEF......Georgia Brown NEWS EDITOR....................Noel Mick LAYOUT MANAGER....Matt Maguire BUSINESS MANAGER___ Margaret O’Connell CIRCULATION................Kathy Henry ADVERTISING.......Anthony PetriannI ARTS AND GRAPHICSAIIeen Carroll REVIEWS................... .Martin Sacchetti Megan Seacord BEAT REPORTERS: Barry WUIard, Bob Graves, Deb Cassidy, Georgiann Calella, Cathy Cornell, Jo a n n e HolTmeister, Tom Baldowski, Mary Van Laak. Anyone who wishes to join the INSCAPE staff please drop in our office. Room G in the Campus Center or call 471-5192. Page 2 RA Changes Termed Successful Along with other changes at CSR this year, there has been a revision in the Resident Assistant Program. Graduate and undergraduate students are now filling these positions, with one for each house, and one for each floor in Lima Hall. Sister Agnes Rose Burton is the House Coordinator, directing and advising that group, while Sister Jean Francis Whalen serves as Head Resident for Lima Hall. Both meet with students at least once a week to discuss problems and to make plans. The reaction to the newj program has generally been very favorable although there have been a few complaints. In discussing the reasons for the change, Mike D’Attilio, Dean of Students, says he expects students will relate better to their peers as RA’s. Peggy Keegan, former chairman of Resident Life Committee, comments that student RA’s are not so far removed as adult RA’s from the hassles of student life. Sister Agnes Rose Burton adds that there is also an attempt to give students a chance to accept responsibility for campus life and to receive remuneration for room and board. The job of the RA is quite involved. He or she must coordinate floor or house meetings, submit requests for repairs, enforce rules, act as counselor, and create school spirit. They are on 24 hour duty; when not in they must leave word of where they can be contacted. Above all, the RA must know how to talk to and deal with all types of people. Commenting on the effectiveness of the new system, most students say that they are pleased. One student comments that she fmds it easy to talk to her RA, who is not a parent figure. Another says that the whole situation is more personalized. Neither Sister Agnes Rose nor Sister Jean have had any major complaints from students or RA’s. There are a certain i amount of problems but that is to be expected in any type of living situation, they say. Sister Agnes Rose adds that there is really no way to compare the present system with that used in previous years. She comments that the present' RA’s are much less policemen than the sisters were; the sisters had to enforce stricter rules on the students due to campus regulations. As house mothers, the sisters are really in another dimension, whereas the students can educate each other in a different way. She sees the whole process as being “part of the education of the whole person.” Sister did say that student RA’s are more effective in generating school spirit. Comedy Troupe to Perform at CSR Tuesday, November 4, 1975 the Student Events Board will present the Alpha-Omega Players. The Alpha Omega Players are a nationally known group which performs throughout the country. They have 3 different troupes that perform in different areas. This is their first New York engagement of the season. Thev are ptaying previous to us in Community Service: Service and Credit Regardless of his or her major field, any CSR student can earn a maximum of two units by registering for Community Involvement. Requirements are simple: (1) preliminary interview with the program coordinator to ascertain student goals, interest ’ areas, specialized competence (e.g., arts and crafts, tutoring skills, scouting etc.); (2) commitment to eight hours per week of volunteer service with the agency or institution selected; (3) a generous desire to give of oneself to bring cheer, comfort, assistance to someone in need. Areas of service cover a wide range: day care centers^ nursing homes, youth centers, hospitals, CP center, store fronts, crisis centers, learning centers, public/private/special schools. The Diractory of Volunteer Opportunities posted in the Campus Center lists 180 agencies. Community Involvement affords students an opportunity to mature. Awareness of human needs and of one’s potential for meeting them inevitably results in the experience of self^- realization, self-fulfillment. To be a Big Brother or Big Sister to a child who is deprived of love and encouragement at home; to bring regularly-expected moments of diversion to a lonely shut-in or a helpless cripple in the V.A. hospital; to participate in the rehabilitation of a CP victim or to assist a handicapped child to progress in reading ability — such services, in addition to earning an academic unit, contribute invaluably to the excitement of living a full life. For further information about registering for second semester in Community Involvement see Sister Emily Joseph Daly, program coordinator. Office: St. Joseph’s Hall, Room M7. Pennsylvania' and after us in Massachusetts. The performance they will perform here is a Bicentennial comedy entitled “Heroes and Hard Cases.” It will begin at 8:00 p.m. in St. Joseph’s Auditorium. The tickets are $1.00 for CSR students with an ID and all others are $2.00. Ticket sale will be through the College of Saint Rose Book Store starting Monday the 27th. They perform 4 other plays besides this one. Alpha Omega Players is a national touring repertory theater company, which has the distinction of staging more performances annually than any other similar organization in the country. They tour both in the U.S. and parts of Canada. Since the beginning in 1967 they have travelled more than 1,000,000 miles and played more than 3,500 performances in 45 states and Canada. The play “Heroes and Hard Cases” is a Bicentennial comedy. The play is about the people who made this country, the great and small a)ike, the losers as well as the winners. Names like Columbus, Washington, Jefferson, Franklin, Lincoln, Twain, Jesse James, Miss America, Carry, Nation and Martin Luther King. The obscure or fictitious include Fred Schwartz, Hard Luck Bill. Uncle Sam is master of ceremonies. — Diane Guth Page 3 Watrous Sparkles at Jass Show The approximately 80 people who braved a light drizzle on Monday, October 20 to hear trombonist Bill Watrous and reedman Nick Brignola lead a jazz quintet in the Campus Center cafeteria were rewarded with a fine concert marked by the virtuoso performance of Watrous. For a moment, no one knew if Watrous would make it to the concert. By 8:20, nearly an hour after the show was originally scheduled to begin, the trombonist had not yet arrived. Brignola Anally led the quartet under the lights and began a medium-tempo blues without the star. People were just beginning to talk about asking for a refund when Watrous, nattily clad in an all-white outfil, strolled into the room. He had apparently lost his way enroute. He was prepared quickly enough, however, to perform a solo on the first number. After this brief scare, however, it was all uphill. The quintet had performed the night before in Schenectady, and its members cohered nicely. Brignola started quite slowly, playing mediocre solos on the opening blues, “So What,” and “Autumn Leaves.” But the local jazzman seems to thrive on the outrageously fast tempi, so when Watrous set a quick pace for “C Jam Blues,” Brignola responded with a fiery solo (on alto) and some nifty exchanges with Watrous (on baritone). Thereafter, Brignola’s playing excelled. The rhythm team of Phil Markowitz on piano. Bob Bucchiccio on bass, and Ted Moore on drums also performed well, each member carrying his own weight in the solo department. Markowitz picked up a lot of steam after a sluggish start, and accompanied nicely throughout most of the night. Bucchiccio played well also, although his solos in the first set seemed tediously long. Drummer Moore has an intelligent approach to percussion. His playing is low-key when it should be, violent when power is called for. He served as the catalyst behind the exciting exchanges between Brignola and Watrous in “C Jam Blues.” For all the excellence of these four, 'however, this rainy night and Monday belonged to Watrous. He played brilliantly, displaying an imaginative approach and unerring technique throughout the night. The solos were long but nicely put together, so that they never bored. The trombonist also revealed a sense of humor in his approach, which was particularly evident in the show-stopping “C Jam Blues”. In this number, his four-bar exchanges with Brignola were marked by the recurrence of a motif familiar to everyone and, upon occasion, the exact duplication of some of the saxophonist’s phrases. The quintet used standards throughout the night, giving the listener a handy frame of reference. In addition to the four familiar tunes mentioned, (he secon'd set features such numbers as “Nighjt in Tunesia,” “Billie’s Bounce,’i “Wave,^ and Charlie Parker’s “DonnJt Lefe,” a Brignola favorite. The fact that tHe performers, played only nine songs jn this conceft of nearly three hours demonstrates the length of the solos. “C Jam Blues” and “Donna Lee,” both taken at break-neck tempoj were about 20 minutes long. In all, it was a quite satisfying concert. The attendance was still lower than one would hope for, but it was gratifying to see more CSR students present. The future of professional jazz at CSR is in doubt, however. Scanty attendance at the first two concerts may result in cancellation of the remaining two scheduled for this semester. — Matt Maguire The Blotter: in Brief ♦ ♦ ♦W i l l Meyl of Albany has been named coach of the women’s basketball team for the 1975- 76 season. Good luck to the team; we hope the campus supports it. ♦ ♦ ♦ Interested in a Global Menu Club membership? They are available at a 10% discount from the Student Affairs Office. Check it out. ♦ ♦ ♦ J u s t a reminder: all students who have cars here on campus must make sure they are legally parked. Area residents can call the Albany Police to have cars towed and the cost will be passed on to the students. If you are on Western or Madison Avenues, stay clear of driveways and fire hydrants. ♦ ♦ ♦T h e Capital District Council of Stutterers, a group which calls CSR its home, are organizing their presentation for the American Speech and Hearing Association national convention. The council, created by Sister Charleen Bloom, will be traveling to Washington, D.C. for the convention. Controversy Resurfaces Coonttinued from Page 1 almost rulb out the possibility of ever gaining such a privilege.”- Sister Jean also commented that it would infringe upon the privacy of the students who were not for the visitation rights. Sister Jean suggested that the students pool their efforts together in working for something more usable to the school and that the board might be more apt to pass it. She also' feels that the present, svstem at the school is pretty flexible for the student and he or she is given a Jot of lee-way. In her previous M^riences with the school she can remember when students were not allowed to smoke in their rooms and alcoholic beverages were not allowed in the resident houses. We certainly have come a long way! Whether you are for visitation. privileges or not it seems that it will remain an undecided issue for quite sometime for a happy median simply cannot be met. — Joanne Hoffmeister ♦♦♦Faculty members within the Division of Natural Sciences have participated in a number of educational courses and science meetings during the month of October. Mr. John McGrath, Sister Marguerite Reilly, Mary V. Spamburgh and Sally I. Fox each traveled to conventions on such topics as bi-ethics, physics in photography, and so on, to share their knowledge with other scholars in their fields. Congratulations, and keep up the good work. PLACEMENT NOTES Placement office has received the Professional Administrative Career Examination booklet for those who are interested in opportunities with the federal government. * * * >•> New York State announces written examinations to be held December 13. For specific details concerning these announcements the students may contact the Placement Office. * * * « Students are once again reminded to come and look at the booklets which placement has been receiving from businesses and industries throughout the U.S. Also, they are still making appointments for seminars on The Mechanics of Getting A Job. These seminars provide valuable information on resumes, interviews, and letters. Placement is looking forward to seeing students, so stop by and make an appointment! ‘ — Deb Cassidy 10/23/75 Page 4 On Bikes, Zen and Cheese Encore Performance: ‘^The Way We Were” “The Way We Were,” that nostalgic tale of love, is back for a special return engagement at the Cinema Seven theatre located on the Troy-Schenectady Road. The film which was released exactly two years ago this month is once again pulling in near capacity crowds. One probable explanation for its popularity in this area is due to the fact that the flashback sequences were filmed on the scenic Union College campus in Schenectady. Area pieople were used as extras in the College Day sequence and everyone wants to see a friend or relative or even themselves in a glorious Hollywood production. Of course there is also value in the film itself. It is truly a good old fashioned love story without all the “sap” and “muck” of a fairy tale. It’s also the story of Katie (B a rb ra -Streisand), a g irl of determination who fights and rebels for what she believes in. She's a doer who perhaps does too much, but you can’t help but admire her stren^h and courage. It’s a meaty part and Streisand plays it to the hilt. Robert P.edford adds luster to the film rather tn »n a brilliant acting performance. “The Way We Were” remains a Streisand film. The supporting cast doesn’t add much zest as far as acting, especially Lois Chiles who acts like a mechanical creature. Director Sidney Lument does a decent job in making the film look authentically nostalgic as it spans some twenty years., The film is not all good and Lument makes that evident in some sloppy directorial errors. There are a few vague moments in the picture but there is still enough here to hold one’s interest. In general, the film remains good, not great and therefore makes for an enjoyable evening of entertainment. See this film, for everybody, at one point or another, will look back on their lives and say, “remember the way we were?” Martin Sacchetti The first day of classes. Sr. Francine Dempsey handed me a paperback, saying with an odd smile on her face, “Read it!” Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is a book I’d like to hand somebody else, just to spread that odd smile around! Robert M. Pirsig writes a soul-searching book with a split personality. Part of the text is written for the mechanic in you (BE there one). This nuts and bolts monologue is woven into the journal of a bike ride that will enthrall you. The author takes all the back roads, the best ones which “always connect nowhere with nowhere and have an alternate that gets you there quicker.” Pirsig talks about Zen, about boredom, about mountains and the right way to cut Swiss cheese. He talks about gumption. And he stops periodically to fix his bike. Cruise through his book: you might find out why your bike sounds like it’s got laryngitis. If not, you just might find Pirsig good for a smile! — Patti Greco Halloween Set ♦** There wUl be an INSCAPE staff meeting Monday, November ,3 in the office of Student Publications iii Room G in the basement of the camt>us center. Anyone who would like to joiii the staff is urged to< attend! By Tom Baldowski In the great tradition of this festive holiday, the College of Saint Rose is sponsoring its own Halloween Program on October 31. Initiating the activities will be a very unusual mass at 4 p.m. in the Chapel, which will be said by Fr. Gary Gelfenbien. Everyone should come to mass in some form of a Halloween costume. All present will then participate in songs, dances and the happiness one feels in a <%1ebr^ion. This can be traced I to the traditional Medieval celebration of the EVe of All Hallows. Following the mass, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., a sumptuous Halloween feast will be presented by Mr. Cass and the Food Service Committee in the Cafeteria Speakers to Niagara: Four Trophies Captured CSR’s ever vociferous Forensic Team journeyed to Niagara University October 17 and 18 to compete with the likes of University of Notre Dame, Penn State University and the eventual Forensic Tournament winner, Eastern Michigan University. Considering their small number, St. Rose’s Forensicators did an outstanding job in bringing back four trophies from the highly competitive, two day event. Sixth place trophies were won by Mike O’Hanlon in Expository Speech and by Deb Curl in Impromptu Speaking, while Margaret O’Connell received third and fifth place trophies m Impromptu and Persuasive Speech respectively. Under the tutelege of Sr. Bemarda Jacques, the team, consisting of Ann Marie Tpbia, Martin Winter, Mike, Deb, and Margaret, will compete in various Eastern tournaments throughout the fall and spring semesters. They will also conduct a tournament here at CSR in December. Upcoming competition will be at Lehman University in the Bronx Oct. 24 and 25 and Southern Connecticut State College Nov. 8 and 9. Room. Immediately after the dishes are cleared away, a “costume parade” will be performed, in the form of skits, by students of most of the resident houses. Mr. Crawford will emcee this entertainment for the “Halloweenly” costumed audience. A panel of costume judges will set up their own categories for the judging. The panel includes: Michael iD’Attilio, Rose Lapetina, Bill Lawrence and Sister Joan Tansey. Prizes for each category, including a sheet cake and a gallon of apple cider, will be given to the winning resident houses. A mixer will follow the “costume parade” and judging, which will feature “Opus” and run from 9 ip.m. to 1 a.m. in the Cafeteria. " Motivation or spirit is the key to unlocking programs such as this. Wanting to elaborate on this idea, I called and talked to the Resident Assistants of the various houses. Most students were terrifically enthusiastic about the whole thing. There were some, though, who were going to be working or were going away for the weekend. Many students felt they were too sophisticated and grown-up to get involved in such childish pranks or were too busy doing nothing to become involved in the community. Some students had to join the skits of othen resident houses, because their own house wasn’t planning anything. These few students wanted something in the Saint Rose community efftfrt a little fun. Page 5 Who’s Who at CSR Mr. Robert Sheehan, Music Department J. Robert Sheehan is Associate Professor of Music at Saint Rose and has more than his share of credentials. He has taught students from elementary school to college and gives private instruction in such fields as organ, piano, voice, music theory, and conducting. Up until this year, Mr. Sheehan was music director of the annual Festival of Praise concerts at S.P.A.C. Here at Saint Rose, Mr. Sheehan teaches courses in music history and is director of the Chorus and the Chamber Singers. Last year the Choir and he displayed their vocal talents across Ireland and England during a January term. Everyone returned knowing they had gained from the experience. Mr. Sheehan has been with Saint Rose for six years. Of directing the choir, he says, “It’s a challenge. Getting students to Mrs. Walton-Curtin, Placement One of the most beneficial offices on the CSR campus is also one of the least publicized. It is the Career Counseling and Placement Office and the woman in charge is Mrs. Helen Walton-Curtin. In explanation for the change of name from just the Placement Office, Mrs. Walton- Curtin says, “We want to get away from the narrow concept that we just place people. We are not an employment agency.” She goes on to say that “careers are no longer just a temporary thing. Many women, after having a family, choose to go back to work. Today, more than ever, when a student makes a career choice, he or she is, in a sense, life-planning. The Career Counseling and Placement Office wants to help.” In her office is material on careers in social services, A.C.T.I.O.N., N.Y.S. civil and federal service entry level exams, listings of businesses, and even the employment outlook of specific careers. This office is also responsible for getting career recruiters on campus, and is constantly busy sending out credentials, of which sixteen hundred were sent during the past academic year. Mrs. Walton-Curtin admits that her office works primarily with seniors providing them with senior packets containing information on resumes, interviews, and official correspondances. In addition, senior seminars are presented which explain the mechanics of getting a job. This year Mrs. Walton-Curtin is visiting each of the residences on campus discussing the services offered >by her office. Do not wait until you are a senior to avail yourself of their services. There is a lot of valuable information in this office and this year their own files, filled with reems of material on various careers, will be open to students to browse through at their leisure. Make it a point to stop by the Career Counseling and Placement Office on the second floor of Scanlon Hall. It may be the smartest thing you do this year. — Mary Van Laak rise to th a t cha llen ge is an accomplishment in itself.” He attributes his success to an attitude of relaxed, professionalism. “Learning,” he says, “should be enjoyable.” During his free hours, Mr. Sheehan writes music, guest lectures, conducts, performs, and has been published several times. He is Director of Music at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany and is a member of several outside professional associations. He, his wife and four children live in Albany. Bob Fantauzzi, Association Head The President of Student Association is Bob Fantauzzi. The purpose of his office, he says, is to unite all the student activities under one heading so that ithey could be dealt with more effectively. This ofice is made up of many people like Bob who are working very hard on such things as mixers, coffeehouses, student publications, and movies. Bob is also very busy with p'»ch issues as the parking situation, lig’ on the campus, visitation rights, anu edit for student government services. When students have complaints, they go to Bob. “I feel I have a responsibility to every student here and to represent the minority as well as the majority,” he said.* Working only with the money obtained from student fees. Bob shoulders a heavy burden. His office works very closely with Daryl Hendery and Michael D’Atillio. Daryl is somewhat of an advisor to the Student Association, listening to their id e a s a n d g iv in g th em h is recommendations. The money from student fees is carefully spent. This year, grants are being given to each division to sponsor events. Already the Humanities and Social Sciences Divisions have arraged a lecture in November on the Attica prison revolt, with the warden of the prison slated to appeal as ^ e s t speaker. In addition to Division lectures, the Student Associatpon also funds the CSR mixers. These events are expensive: the average cost of a mixer, according to Bob, is eight hundred dollars. The Jack Flash production cost twelve hundred dollars. Bob, a junior music major here, wants to hear from the student body. He cares and he is there to help with* problems of campus life. Page 6 CommMters Organize Parking Rules Enforced In an effort to guarantee that the CSR parking lot off Western Avenue is used solely by the CSR community, the Student Affairs Office is conducting a campaign to keep unauthorized vehicles out of the lot. Dean of Students Mike D’Attilio notes that Student Affairs is two weeks behind in its attempts to police the lot, but progress is being made. The campaign is the result of the regular presence of unauthorized cars in the parking lot off West Erie Street. People in the CSR community wishing to park in the lot must purchase a parking sticker in the SA office. The sticker, which costs 50c, is valid from September to September. Shortage of parking has been a problem for years at St. Rose, due to parking restrictions on the north side of Western Avenue, West Erie Street, and a general shortage of parking space. For several years, a sign warning that **unauthorized vehicles will be towed” has stood guard over the lot, but Dean D’Attilio points out that, despite the regular attempts of the College, little success has been met with. This year, the problem is being attacked systematically. Each weekday, two students roam through the parking lot, checking for cars without stickers. First offenders receive a “warning," in which the driver is told that the car is parked illegally and that stickers are available to the CSR community in the Student Affairs office for SOc. The warning also notifies the driver that “violators are subject to a fine of $5.00 for the first offense, with increased fines for additional infractions.” Lastly, the driver is warned that “repeated violations will necessitate immobilizing your car and imposing a fine of $25.” The next notice is a ticket, which is given only to cars found in the lot more than once. It is much like a City of Albany ticket: the fine is $5.00, which must be paid within 72 hours to the Business Office. D’Attilio adds that ticketed people who have not paid the fine have been sent “nice friendly reminders” in the mail. So far, according to D’Attilio, “we have just three individuals with more than one ticket.” Dean D’Attilio notes that, if “immobilization” becomes necessary, “wheel-lock blocks” will be used. These mechanisms are affixed to the wheels of the car, with the resuh that efforts to move the car with the blocks attached will result in severe damage to the car. D’Attilio adds that a notice describing the devices and warning of the possible effects of the blocks will be put on any car immobilized. D’Attilio also insists that the SA office is quite willing to take this action. There have been a wide variety of offenders so far. Dean D’Attilio expressed surprise at the number of members of the St. Rose community — both students and faculty — who have not bothered to buy the sticker. The Dean of Students also noted that many of the offenses have been potentially hazardous ones. He cited blocking of fire lanes, clogging up the driveway in front of Lima Hall, and blocking traffic on West Erie Street. Despite the current backlog, D’Attilio has high hopes for the college’s new enforcement program. “We’ll get there,” he said recently. “We just want to be reasonable about it.” Are you a commuter at St. Rose? Do you have a complaint or a suggestion about commuter life here? If so, there is a group of six people who will listen to and work on these complaints or suggestions. The group has been in existence for only about 2 weeks but is working for commuters already. What do you think of the lockers we commuters use? What about the driveway going into the parking lot? How about a little more advance notice for snow days? These are just a few of the complaints taken by this group of people. These complaints are then taken to Bob Fantauzzi who tries, with the help of the students, to change or rectify the situation. The group also sits in on SEB meetings and brings up suggestions for commuters. The group started because it was felt that CSR was too resident orientated. Many commuters 1 spoke with stated that they would like to live on campus because of the many things you miss by not being here all the time. Want to get involved, commuters? Give a call to Jackie Wilkes and state your interest. Let’s get things rolling for commuters. — Kim Smith CSR Grad Students Pick Representatives At a recent Graduate Academic Committee meeting, two student representatives were elected to participate in activities involving graduate students. The two chosen, both English majors, are Kathleen Clarity and Nancy Andress. Various other graduate students were elected to lead the individual committees. The library committee will be under the direction of Janice Figel; the budget committee will have Dennis Todd as advisor; student affairs will be conducted by Linda Hermann; the long range planning committee will have Concetta Frieulli as spokesman; and the affirmative action committee will be led by Gerard Lan^. These five policies are still in the process of development. Sister Kathleen Hanley, Dean of the Graduate Division, is very pleased with {he actions taken by the students and does not foresee any problems. On October 17, the Graduate Academic Committee held another meeting. At this meeting, the proposals for graduate majors in music education and in business administration were approved. As a result of this new policy, students are able to receive a masters degree in either one. One final step has to be completed before these proposals are enacted: the Educational Policy Council of New York njust give their approval. Sister Kathleen expects that these two programs will be available to students for the fall semester of 1976. A Letter to CSR Students Dear CSR students. Again this year, I was most impressed by your work on College Day. So many parents and prospective students commented on your enthusiastic participation, and I think you were a big part of the day’s success. Thanks for the generous contribution of your time, your responsible over^eing of many parts of the day and the gracious hospitality you extended to all Qifr guests. Sincerely, Sister Pat Hayes Page? OCAMWIC CAI -OCTOBER-NOVEMBER-THURSDAY 30 Faculty Fall Festival 2:30 pm EPC Meeting 2:40 pm ! SEB Meeting 6 pm_____________ Attica Prison P r o " ’’am Coffi muse pm 7:30 13 Social Sci., Humanities ^ apd Ed. DivJ Mtgs. 2:40 pm Amer Art Slide- Lecture by Dr. R. McLanathan 8 om FRIDAY 31 Halloween SEB Mixer: “Opus Band” 9 pm PARENTS WEEKEND Play: “Bernadine’ ------------------- Amer. Inst, of Biological Sciences Mini Convention 6 pm SEB Mixer ‘Bernadine’ 8 pm followed by ’50’s Sock Hop Beer Party SATURDAY November: 1 Halloween Event: Children’s Piano Recital 7 p.m. 8 PARENTS WEEKEND Wind Ensemble Concert 3 pm Play: ' 15 SEB Trip to N.Y.C. 8 am Mini-Convention AIBS Weekend 9 am “Bernadine” 8 pm SUNDAY 1976 Olympic Posters 2 pm Schenectady Symphony and Carol Randles Concert 8 pm PARENTS WEEKEND Exhibition and Sale of Original Graphic Art 11:30 am The Musica Viva I Ensemble 3 pm ^ SEB Film “Woodstock” 8:30 pm 16 Senior Recital 3 om MONDAY Divisions Chairpersons Mtg. 10:20 am l NYSEE Education Day 10 17 Division Chairpersons Mtg. • 10:20 am A Oner Day Conference J on Survival in a Changing World . SEB Musical Enrighment: Dixieland Jazz Concert 7:30 pm TUESDAY Humanities Lecture 8 pm SEB Play: “Heroes and Hard Cases” 8 pm, 11 Attica Prison Program Faculty Recital 7 pm 18 Humanities Event: Math. 3:40 pm Candlelight Concert 7 pm WEDNESDAY Reading Day no Daytime classes Elementary Ed Seminar 2:30 pm CSR/lSienna Teacher Ed. Consortium7:30 pm 12 Bicentennial ' Movie: “1776” 8 pm Symposium 8 pm 19 CSR/Siena Teacher Ed. Consortium (Open Hearing) 7:30 pm Ski Week m ANDIRONS LODGE MT. SNOW, VERMONT $69 for Meals, Entertainment, Pool, Sauna, Tennis, PLUS! January 4-9 or January 11-16 Contact Jackie at 465-1314 Pages
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Title | Inscape, Vol. 40, Issue 5 |
Date, Original | 1975-10-30 |
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Transcript | Visitation Rules Attaclieci The subject of visitation privileges in the college residential buildings is once again in the spotlight according to Chris Ziello, head of the Committee for College Visitation. The issue of visitation is demanding a lot of attention commented Ziello, who states that the main request of the students* proposal is “to gain more privacy and space to entertain.” As of now, the regulations for entertaining guests are as follows: students may entertain their guests at anytime in the lounge of Lima Hall and in the lounge, Camelot Room, and lower level rooms of the Campus Center. Students who reside in small resident halls may entertain their guests in the parlors and kitchens from twelve noon to twelve midnight, provided however, that such hours may be restricted by majority vote of the residents of the hall. These hours may be extended for a special function with permission from the Dean of Students office. Students may not at anytime have guests of the opposite sex in private student rooms or any area in the lower level of Lima Hall. A violation of these regulations is deemed to be a serious infraction which shall incur penalty of suspension of one week for a first offense and expulsion for a subsequent offense. Ziello, on behalf of the resident student body feels that there is a definite need for more privacy and therefore consideration for a change is needed. They propose a plan to start visitation privileges on a gradual basis and then if all works out well to keep on building on it. After taking a poll of the students the affirmative votes far outnumber the negative ones in wanting visitation rights and they feel that they have a definite back-up. “We do not want to make a big issue out of it,” commented Ziello, “we started our committee to compile suggestions to work out a feasible plan for visitation in the near future.” Not long after the start of the present semester Ziello went to the office of Michael D’Attilio, Dean of Students to see just where she stood and to gather information dealing with past attempts on gaining visitation rights. At present, the progress is slow as in dealing with all new attempts. She feels that it will take a while to iron out its difficulties and that it is not something you can rush into. When asked her opinion of the possibility of acquiring this new policy. Sister Jean Whalen, RA of Lima fifth floor, stated, “1 can appreciate the students wanting privacy, but I feel that because of the physical layout of the houses and the easy access to all floors of Lima Hall from the basement level Continued cm Page 4 IN tC A P l Vol. 40, No. 5 October 30, 1975 LRPC Eyes OLASeminary In March of 1975, the College-wide Long Range Planning Committee met to discuss the formation of the Committee and the importance of planning for the future. The Board of Trustees has requested a plan for the next S years, to be submitted to them in January 1976. The Middle States Association has also recommended the formation of an LRP Committee. The Long Range Planning Committee, consisting of faculty, a d m in i s t r a t io n a n d s tu d e n t representatives, met 11 times between March 14 and July 11, deliberating matters affecting the future of the institution. The group worked within the framework of 4 committees: Academic, Programs, Alternative Properties, Fiscal Options and Enrollment Projections. At one meeting in the early spring. Dr. Manion told the Committee of the availability of Our Lady of Angels Seminary in Glenmont, approximately 7 miles outside of Albany. The Committee visited the campus after hearing of the Seminary’s intent to sell the 250 acre campus, located on the Hudson River. OLA has since been the object of careful study and planning. However, before deciding to study OLA, the Committee had decided, that as a resuh of studies from academic and economic points of view, the College must change its mode of operation while maintaining an academic standard of excellence. Many committees have worked long hours producing detailed information about the campus. Mike D’Attilio, Dean of Students, has given over 25 tours of OLA to many members of the college community. UnitedWay: Campaignand Progress Through the combined efforts of faculty, administration and students, this year’s United Way campaign is presently being conducted Until Nov. 17. Campus Campaign Coordinator Michael D’Attilio has high hopes that the CSR community will be able to surpass last year’s achievement of 53.7% faculty and administration participation and contributions totaling $946.00. He also stated that this year’s goal is a 60% participation rate and $1200.00 in contributions. This year’s United Way drive consists of many different people working in many different ways in order to raise money for the 32 agencies in the Albany area that benefit from contributions. Dianne Ferraro and Sr. Joan Tansey are organizing a pizza sale for Thursday, Nov. 13, Susanne Rowan hopes to raise some money in her Apple Anny Sale, and Deb Cassidy has organized a raffle to help in the effort. Representative of the Resident Life Committee, including Karen Hannigan, Anthony Petrianni, Colleen Williams, and Mary Mayone are also involved. These and many more people hope to make the campaign a success. The drive will chmax on Sunday, Nov. 16, when many members of the faculty,' under the direction of Srs. Patricia Kane and Charlene Bloom, will perform in a Faculty Talent Show. It will be set up in a Cabaret setting with pizza and other refreshments to be served. A donation will be requested with all proceeds going to United Way. Mr. D’Attilio assures us that “It will really be a lot of fun.” An open invitation is extended to all members of the CSR community to participate in other fund raising projects land to give as much as possible to this Svorthy cause. - Barry Willard What Are You Reading? Do you know what you are reading? You might be surprised at the number of students and facuhy who do not. You probably realize that this, is an editorial in.. Inscape; but if you believe that Inscape is a campus newspaper, you are among the misinformed. Inscape is, in every sense, a student newspaper. Excepting a small amount of money that comes from advertisements, the newspaper is paid for by the Student Association, which in turn gets its money from the student activities fee. The newspaper is written, edited, and mechanically produced by the students. Neither faculty nor administration decides any issue concerning the student newspaper; and this is, in our opinion, the way it should be. A campus newspaper differs slightly but significantly. Such a periodical is produced by the campus at large — funding, writing, editing and mechanical work. Having made the distinction, its meaning and importance remains to be demonstrated. As a campus newspaper would be produced by the whole campus, it should mirror the entire campus; it follows that a student newspaper, more precisely, should deal with' news of interest to the students. Unfortunately, some students and faculty seem to have overlooked this point, albeit in different ways. Some students — a majority, in our opinion — have demonstrated a striking apathy towards their newspaper. Students who are heard to complain about the “outrageous” student activity fee and the “lousy” student newspaper are not willing to work to improve the student newspaper, thereby getting what they pay for. We find such a stand logically inconsistent. The attitude of some members of the faculty has also been lamentable. Some have expected the student newspaper to be a kind of free advertising forum for their projects. One teacher complained about the absence of a news brief the teacher had submitted for one issue. The news item in question dealt with a relatively minor event, of interest only to a small portion of the student body. Another requested to see the copy of a story before it went to press. One faculty member had the audacity to tell an Inscape staff member in one of her classes that he would be obliged (as part of his work for that course) to meet regularly with the teacher, and that the student’s work for the newspaper with regard to that professor’s news items would affect his mark for the course! We consider this action shameless, and repugnant to the idea of a free press. Working for the student newspaper a^ CSR is extra-curricular, in the etymological sense of the word; to hold a student academically responsible for his work on it is wrong. We of Inscape have been most to blame for placing emphasis on the wrong stories. A glance at this issue should indicate that increased emphasis is being placed on news pertinent to the students. This is one of the many improvements we hope to effect. This comment is not an excuse for the failings of Inscape. No one knows as well as we do the drawbacks of the issues produced so far this year. We are working hard to improve, and anyone’s constructive criticism is always welcome. Nor is this an insult to, or a rejection of, the faculty and administration. As the actions of the faculty and administration certainly affect the student body at large, we are obviously obliged to deal with them in our student newspaper. But if a faculty member or administrator — or student, we might add — wishes to publicize an event that has little impact on the students, then he or she has the same option the general public has — paid advertisements. Prices are available in the journalism room in the campus center. Editor of INSCAPE, Saint Rose is an exceptional college. Anyone who has been here any length of time knows that. Ours is a small, close-knit community. It has a marvelous, creative atmosphere. People coming to Saint Rose are a cinch to make friends easily and quickly. Most eveiyone has a feeling of belonging to something special and innovative. What’s more. Saint Rose is practically self-contained. One can earn a degree after four years or less and then stay on to get a Masters. The campus store provides almost everything you might need, and the C.S.R. library is full of informative and interesting material, including microfilm. Anything else you might need is generally within walking distance or accessible by bus. Unfortunately, however, the very traits which make Saint Rose a wonderful place to go to school can also be used to harm it. Because of the smallness of the college, people’s sights tend to shorten instead of broaden. Pettiness is apt to invade the campus. Friendly concern, one of C .S .R . ’s m o s t d i s t i n g u i s h in g characteristics, can be conveniently bent and twisted until it becomes meddling in other people’s private affairs. Set in the middle of Albany as it is, one would not call Saint Rose isolated. Yet, how peculiarly naive some individuals can remain when they should be growing, •from their proximity to life and living. ■ Saint Rose is a remarkable college with a flne reputation but I would hate to see it smothered for lack of air. Are we so sure she would not benefit from some changes, even what might be considered drastic changes? A narrow mind misses an awful lot. Let’s all be open to new ideas. Isn’t that what a college is all about? Thank you, Mary Van Laak EDITOR IN CHIEF......Georgia Brown NEWS EDITOR....................Noel Mick LAYOUT MANAGER....Matt Maguire BUSINESS MANAGER___ Margaret O’Connell CIRCULATION................Kathy Henry ADVERTISING.......Anthony PetriannI ARTS AND GRAPHICSAIIeen Carroll REVIEWS................... .Martin Sacchetti Megan Seacord BEAT REPORTERS: Barry WUIard, Bob Graves, Deb Cassidy, Georgiann Calella, Cathy Cornell, Jo a n n e HolTmeister, Tom Baldowski, Mary Van Laak. Anyone who wishes to join the INSCAPE staff please drop in our office. Room G in the Campus Center or call 471-5192. Page 2 RA Changes Termed Successful Along with other changes at CSR this year, there has been a revision in the Resident Assistant Program. Graduate and undergraduate students are now filling these positions, with one for each house, and one for each floor in Lima Hall. Sister Agnes Rose Burton is the House Coordinator, directing and advising that group, while Sister Jean Francis Whalen serves as Head Resident for Lima Hall. Both meet with students at least once a week to discuss problems and to make plans. The reaction to the newj program has generally been very favorable although there have been a few complaints. In discussing the reasons for the change, Mike D’Attilio, Dean of Students, says he expects students will relate better to their peers as RA’s. Peggy Keegan, former chairman of Resident Life Committee, comments that student RA’s are not so far removed as adult RA’s from the hassles of student life. Sister Agnes Rose Burton adds that there is also an attempt to give students a chance to accept responsibility for campus life and to receive remuneration for room and board. The job of the RA is quite involved. He or she must coordinate floor or house meetings, submit requests for repairs, enforce rules, act as counselor, and create school spirit. They are on 24 hour duty; when not in they must leave word of where they can be contacted. Above all, the RA must know how to talk to and deal with all types of people. Commenting on the effectiveness of the new system, most students say that they are pleased. One student comments that she fmds it easy to talk to her RA, who is not a parent figure. Another says that the whole situation is more personalized. Neither Sister Agnes Rose nor Sister Jean have had any major complaints from students or RA’s. There are a certain i amount of problems but that is to be expected in any type of living situation, they say. Sister Agnes Rose adds that there is really no way to compare the present system with that used in previous years. She comments that the present' RA’s are much less policemen than the sisters were; the sisters had to enforce stricter rules on the students due to campus regulations. As house mothers, the sisters are really in another dimension, whereas the students can educate each other in a different way. She sees the whole process as being “part of the education of the whole person.” Sister did say that student RA’s are more effective in generating school spirit. Comedy Troupe to Perform at CSR Tuesday, November 4, 1975 the Student Events Board will present the Alpha-Omega Players. The Alpha Omega Players are a nationally known group which performs throughout the country. They have 3 different troupes that perform in different areas. This is their first New York engagement of the season. Thev are ptaying previous to us in Community Service: Service and Credit Regardless of his or her major field, any CSR student can earn a maximum of two units by registering for Community Involvement. Requirements are simple: (1) preliminary interview with the program coordinator to ascertain student goals, interest ’ areas, specialized competence (e.g., arts and crafts, tutoring skills, scouting etc.); (2) commitment to eight hours per week of volunteer service with the agency or institution selected; (3) a generous desire to give of oneself to bring cheer, comfort, assistance to someone in need. Areas of service cover a wide range: day care centers^ nursing homes, youth centers, hospitals, CP center, store fronts, crisis centers, learning centers, public/private/special schools. The Diractory of Volunteer Opportunities posted in the Campus Center lists 180 agencies. Community Involvement affords students an opportunity to mature. Awareness of human needs and of one’s potential for meeting them inevitably results in the experience of self^- realization, self-fulfillment. To be a Big Brother or Big Sister to a child who is deprived of love and encouragement at home; to bring regularly-expected moments of diversion to a lonely shut-in or a helpless cripple in the V.A. hospital; to participate in the rehabilitation of a CP victim or to assist a handicapped child to progress in reading ability — such services, in addition to earning an academic unit, contribute invaluably to the excitement of living a full life. For further information about registering for second semester in Community Involvement see Sister Emily Joseph Daly, program coordinator. Office: St. Joseph’s Hall, Room M7. Pennsylvania' and after us in Massachusetts. The performance they will perform here is a Bicentennial comedy entitled “Heroes and Hard Cases.” It will begin at 8:00 p.m. in St. Joseph’s Auditorium. The tickets are $1.00 for CSR students with an ID and all others are $2.00. Ticket sale will be through the College of Saint Rose Book Store starting Monday the 27th. They perform 4 other plays besides this one. Alpha Omega Players is a national touring repertory theater company, which has the distinction of staging more performances annually than any other similar organization in the country. They tour both in the U.S. and parts of Canada. Since the beginning in 1967 they have travelled more than 1,000,000 miles and played more than 3,500 performances in 45 states and Canada. The play “Heroes and Hard Cases” is a Bicentennial comedy. The play is about the people who made this country, the great and small a)ike, the losers as well as the winners. Names like Columbus, Washington, Jefferson, Franklin, Lincoln, Twain, Jesse James, Miss America, Carry, Nation and Martin Luther King. The obscure or fictitious include Fred Schwartz, Hard Luck Bill. Uncle Sam is master of ceremonies. — Diane Guth Page 3 Watrous Sparkles at Jass Show The approximately 80 people who braved a light drizzle on Monday, October 20 to hear trombonist Bill Watrous and reedman Nick Brignola lead a jazz quintet in the Campus Center cafeteria were rewarded with a fine concert marked by the virtuoso performance of Watrous. For a moment, no one knew if Watrous would make it to the concert. By 8:20, nearly an hour after the show was originally scheduled to begin, the trombonist had not yet arrived. Brignola Anally led the quartet under the lights and began a medium-tempo blues without the star. People were just beginning to talk about asking for a refund when Watrous, nattily clad in an all-white outfil, strolled into the room. He had apparently lost his way enroute. He was prepared quickly enough, however, to perform a solo on the first number. After this brief scare, however, it was all uphill. The quintet had performed the night before in Schenectady, and its members cohered nicely. Brignola started quite slowly, playing mediocre solos on the opening blues, “So What,” and “Autumn Leaves.” But the local jazzman seems to thrive on the outrageously fast tempi, so when Watrous set a quick pace for “C Jam Blues,” Brignola responded with a fiery solo (on alto) and some nifty exchanges with Watrous (on baritone). Thereafter, Brignola’s playing excelled. The rhythm team of Phil Markowitz on piano. Bob Bucchiccio on bass, and Ted Moore on drums also performed well, each member carrying his own weight in the solo department. Markowitz picked up a lot of steam after a sluggish start, and accompanied nicely throughout most of the night. Bucchiccio played well also, although his solos in the first set seemed tediously long. Drummer Moore has an intelligent approach to percussion. His playing is low-key when it should be, violent when power is called for. He served as the catalyst behind the exciting exchanges between Brignola and Watrous in “C Jam Blues.” For all the excellence of these four, 'however, this rainy night and Monday belonged to Watrous. He played brilliantly, displaying an imaginative approach and unerring technique throughout the night. The solos were long but nicely put together, so that they never bored. The trombonist also revealed a sense of humor in his approach, which was particularly evident in the show-stopping “C Jam Blues”. In this number, his four-bar exchanges with Brignola were marked by the recurrence of a motif familiar to everyone and, upon occasion, the exact duplication of some of the saxophonist’s phrases. The quintet used standards throughout the night, giving the listener a handy frame of reference. In addition to the four familiar tunes mentioned, (he secon'd set features such numbers as “Nighjt in Tunesia,” “Billie’s Bounce,’i “Wave,^ and Charlie Parker’s “DonnJt Lefe,” a Brignola favorite. The fact that tHe performers, played only nine songs jn this conceft of nearly three hours demonstrates the length of the solos. “C Jam Blues” and “Donna Lee,” both taken at break-neck tempoj were about 20 minutes long. In all, it was a quite satisfying concert. The attendance was still lower than one would hope for, but it was gratifying to see more CSR students present. The future of professional jazz at CSR is in doubt, however. Scanty attendance at the first two concerts may result in cancellation of the remaining two scheduled for this semester. — Matt Maguire The Blotter: in Brief ♦ ♦ ♦W i l l Meyl of Albany has been named coach of the women’s basketball team for the 1975- 76 season. Good luck to the team; we hope the campus supports it. ♦ ♦ ♦ Interested in a Global Menu Club membership? They are available at a 10% discount from the Student Affairs Office. Check it out. ♦ ♦ ♦ J u s t a reminder: all students who have cars here on campus must make sure they are legally parked. Area residents can call the Albany Police to have cars towed and the cost will be passed on to the students. If you are on Western or Madison Avenues, stay clear of driveways and fire hydrants. ♦ ♦ ♦T h e Capital District Council of Stutterers, a group which calls CSR its home, are organizing their presentation for the American Speech and Hearing Association national convention. The council, created by Sister Charleen Bloom, will be traveling to Washington, D.C. for the convention. Controversy Resurfaces Coonttinued from Page 1 almost rulb out the possibility of ever gaining such a privilege.”- Sister Jean also commented that it would infringe upon the privacy of the students who were not for the visitation rights. Sister Jean suggested that the students pool their efforts together in working for something more usable to the school and that the board might be more apt to pass it. She also' feels that the present, svstem at the school is pretty flexible for the student and he or she is given a Jot of lee-way. In her previous M^riences with the school she can remember when students were not allowed to smoke in their rooms and alcoholic beverages were not allowed in the resident houses. We certainly have come a long way! Whether you are for visitation. privileges or not it seems that it will remain an undecided issue for quite sometime for a happy median simply cannot be met. — Joanne Hoffmeister ♦♦♦Faculty members within the Division of Natural Sciences have participated in a number of educational courses and science meetings during the month of October. Mr. John McGrath, Sister Marguerite Reilly, Mary V. Spamburgh and Sally I. Fox each traveled to conventions on such topics as bi-ethics, physics in photography, and so on, to share their knowledge with other scholars in their fields. Congratulations, and keep up the good work. PLACEMENT NOTES Placement office has received the Professional Administrative Career Examination booklet for those who are interested in opportunities with the federal government. * * * >•> New York State announces written examinations to be held December 13. For specific details concerning these announcements the students may contact the Placement Office. * * * « Students are once again reminded to come and look at the booklets which placement has been receiving from businesses and industries throughout the U.S. Also, they are still making appointments for seminars on The Mechanics of Getting A Job. These seminars provide valuable information on resumes, interviews, and letters. Placement is looking forward to seeing students, so stop by and make an appointment! ‘ — Deb Cassidy 10/23/75 Page 4 On Bikes, Zen and Cheese Encore Performance: ‘^The Way We Were” “The Way We Were,” that nostalgic tale of love, is back for a special return engagement at the Cinema Seven theatre located on the Troy-Schenectady Road. The film which was released exactly two years ago this month is once again pulling in near capacity crowds. One probable explanation for its popularity in this area is due to the fact that the flashback sequences were filmed on the scenic Union College campus in Schenectady. Area pieople were used as extras in the College Day sequence and everyone wants to see a friend or relative or even themselves in a glorious Hollywood production. Of course there is also value in the film itself. It is truly a good old fashioned love story without all the “sap” and “muck” of a fairy tale. It’s also the story of Katie (B a rb ra -Streisand), a g irl of determination who fights and rebels for what she believes in. She's a doer who perhaps does too much, but you can’t help but admire her stren^h and courage. It’s a meaty part and Streisand plays it to the hilt. Robert P.edford adds luster to the film rather tn »n a brilliant acting performance. “The Way We Were” remains a Streisand film. The supporting cast doesn’t add much zest as far as acting, especially Lois Chiles who acts like a mechanical creature. Director Sidney Lument does a decent job in making the film look authentically nostalgic as it spans some twenty years., The film is not all good and Lument makes that evident in some sloppy directorial errors. There are a few vague moments in the picture but there is still enough here to hold one’s interest. In general, the film remains good, not great and therefore makes for an enjoyable evening of entertainment. See this film, for everybody, at one point or another, will look back on their lives and say, “remember the way we were?” Martin Sacchetti The first day of classes. Sr. Francine Dempsey handed me a paperback, saying with an odd smile on her face, “Read it!” Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is a book I’d like to hand somebody else, just to spread that odd smile around! Robert M. Pirsig writes a soul-searching book with a split personality. Part of the text is written for the mechanic in you (BE there one). This nuts and bolts monologue is woven into the journal of a bike ride that will enthrall you. The author takes all the back roads, the best ones which “always connect nowhere with nowhere and have an alternate that gets you there quicker.” Pirsig talks about Zen, about boredom, about mountains and the right way to cut Swiss cheese. He talks about gumption. And he stops periodically to fix his bike. Cruise through his book: you might find out why your bike sounds like it’s got laryngitis. If not, you just might find Pirsig good for a smile! — Patti Greco Halloween Set ♦** There wUl be an INSCAPE staff meeting Monday, November ,3 in the office of Student Publications iii Room G in the basement of the camt>us center. Anyone who would like to joiii the staff is urged to< attend! By Tom Baldowski In the great tradition of this festive holiday, the College of Saint Rose is sponsoring its own Halloween Program on October 31. Initiating the activities will be a very unusual mass at 4 p.m. in the Chapel, which will be said by Fr. Gary Gelfenbien. Everyone should come to mass in some form of a Halloween costume. All present will then participate in songs, dances and the happiness one feels in a <%1ebr^ion. This can be traced I to the traditional Medieval celebration of the EVe of All Hallows. Following the mass, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., a sumptuous Halloween feast will be presented by Mr. Cass and the Food Service Committee in the Cafeteria Speakers to Niagara: Four Trophies Captured CSR’s ever vociferous Forensic Team journeyed to Niagara University October 17 and 18 to compete with the likes of University of Notre Dame, Penn State University and the eventual Forensic Tournament winner, Eastern Michigan University. Considering their small number, St. Rose’s Forensicators did an outstanding job in bringing back four trophies from the highly competitive, two day event. Sixth place trophies were won by Mike O’Hanlon in Expository Speech and by Deb Curl in Impromptu Speaking, while Margaret O’Connell received third and fifth place trophies m Impromptu and Persuasive Speech respectively. Under the tutelege of Sr. Bemarda Jacques, the team, consisting of Ann Marie Tpbia, Martin Winter, Mike, Deb, and Margaret, will compete in various Eastern tournaments throughout the fall and spring semesters. They will also conduct a tournament here at CSR in December. Upcoming competition will be at Lehman University in the Bronx Oct. 24 and 25 and Southern Connecticut State College Nov. 8 and 9. Room. Immediately after the dishes are cleared away, a “costume parade” will be performed, in the form of skits, by students of most of the resident houses. Mr. Crawford will emcee this entertainment for the “Halloweenly” costumed audience. A panel of costume judges will set up their own categories for the judging. The panel includes: Michael iD’Attilio, Rose Lapetina, Bill Lawrence and Sister Joan Tansey. Prizes for each category, including a sheet cake and a gallon of apple cider, will be given to the winning resident houses. A mixer will follow the “costume parade” and judging, which will feature “Opus” and run from 9 ip.m. to 1 a.m. in the Cafeteria. " Motivation or spirit is the key to unlocking programs such as this. Wanting to elaborate on this idea, I called and talked to the Resident Assistants of the various houses. Most students were terrifically enthusiastic about the whole thing. There were some, though, who were going to be working or were going away for the weekend. Many students felt they were too sophisticated and grown-up to get involved in such childish pranks or were too busy doing nothing to become involved in the community. Some students had to join the skits of othen resident houses, because their own house wasn’t planning anything. These few students wanted something in the Saint Rose community efftfrt a little fun. Page 5 Who’s Who at CSR Mr. Robert Sheehan, Music Department J. Robert Sheehan is Associate Professor of Music at Saint Rose and has more than his share of credentials. He has taught students from elementary school to college and gives private instruction in such fields as organ, piano, voice, music theory, and conducting. Up until this year, Mr. Sheehan was music director of the annual Festival of Praise concerts at S.P.A.C. Here at Saint Rose, Mr. Sheehan teaches courses in music history and is director of the Chorus and the Chamber Singers. Last year the Choir and he displayed their vocal talents across Ireland and England during a January term. Everyone returned knowing they had gained from the experience. Mr. Sheehan has been with Saint Rose for six years. Of directing the choir, he says, “It’s a challenge. Getting students to Mrs. Walton-Curtin, Placement One of the most beneficial offices on the CSR campus is also one of the least publicized. It is the Career Counseling and Placement Office and the woman in charge is Mrs. Helen Walton-Curtin. In explanation for the change of name from just the Placement Office, Mrs. Walton- Curtin says, “We want to get away from the narrow concept that we just place people. We are not an employment agency.” She goes on to say that “careers are no longer just a temporary thing. Many women, after having a family, choose to go back to work. Today, more than ever, when a student makes a career choice, he or she is, in a sense, life-planning. The Career Counseling and Placement Office wants to help.” In her office is material on careers in social services, A.C.T.I.O.N., N.Y.S. civil and federal service entry level exams, listings of businesses, and even the employment outlook of specific careers. This office is also responsible for getting career recruiters on campus, and is constantly busy sending out credentials, of which sixteen hundred were sent during the past academic year. Mrs. Walton-Curtin admits that her office works primarily with seniors providing them with senior packets containing information on resumes, interviews, and official correspondances. In addition, senior seminars are presented which explain the mechanics of getting a job. This year Mrs. Walton-Curtin is visiting each of the residences on campus discussing the services offered >by her office. Do not wait until you are a senior to avail yourself of their services. There is a lot of valuable information in this office and this year their own files, filled with reems of material on various careers, will be open to students to browse through at their leisure. Make it a point to stop by the Career Counseling and Placement Office on the second floor of Scanlon Hall. It may be the smartest thing you do this year. — Mary Van Laak rise to th a t cha llen ge is an accomplishment in itself.” He attributes his success to an attitude of relaxed, professionalism. “Learning,” he says, “should be enjoyable.” During his free hours, Mr. Sheehan writes music, guest lectures, conducts, performs, and has been published several times. He is Director of Music at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany and is a member of several outside professional associations. He, his wife and four children live in Albany. Bob Fantauzzi, Association Head The President of Student Association is Bob Fantauzzi. The purpose of his office, he says, is to unite all the student activities under one heading so that ithey could be dealt with more effectively. This ofice is made up of many people like Bob who are working very hard on such things as mixers, coffeehouses, student publications, and movies. Bob is also very busy with p'»ch issues as the parking situation, lig’ on the campus, visitation rights, anu edit for student government services. When students have complaints, they go to Bob. “I feel I have a responsibility to every student here and to represent the minority as well as the majority,” he said.* Working only with the money obtained from student fees. Bob shoulders a heavy burden. His office works very closely with Daryl Hendery and Michael D’Atillio. Daryl is somewhat of an advisor to the Student Association, listening to their id e a s a n d g iv in g th em h is recommendations. The money from student fees is carefully spent. This year, grants are being given to each division to sponsor events. Already the Humanities and Social Sciences Divisions have arraged a lecture in November on the Attica prison revolt, with the warden of the prison slated to appeal as ^ e s t speaker. In addition to Division lectures, the Student Associatpon also funds the CSR mixers. These events are expensive: the average cost of a mixer, according to Bob, is eight hundred dollars. The Jack Flash production cost twelve hundred dollars. Bob, a junior music major here, wants to hear from the student body. He cares and he is there to help with* problems of campus life. Page 6 CommMters Organize Parking Rules Enforced In an effort to guarantee that the CSR parking lot off Western Avenue is used solely by the CSR community, the Student Affairs Office is conducting a campaign to keep unauthorized vehicles out of the lot. Dean of Students Mike D’Attilio notes that Student Affairs is two weeks behind in its attempts to police the lot, but progress is being made. The campaign is the result of the regular presence of unauthorized cars in the parking lot off West Erie Street. People in the CSR community wishing to park in the lot must purchase a parking sticker in the SA office. The sticker, which costs 50c, is valid from September to September. Shortage of parking has been a problem for years at St. Rose, due to parking restrictions on the north side of Western Avenue, West Erie Street, and a general shortage of parking space. For several years, a sign warning that **unauthorized vehicles will be towed” has stood guard over the lot, but Dean D’Attilio points out that, despite the regular attempts of the College, little success has been met with. This year, the problem is being attacked systematically. Each weekday, two students roam through the parking lot, checking for cars without stickers. First offenders receive a “warning," in which the driver is told that the car is parked illegally and that stickers are available to the CSR community in the Student Affairs office for SOc. The warning also notifies the driver that “violators are subject to a fine of $5.00 for the first offense, with increased fines for additional infractions.” Lastly, the driver is warned that “repeated violations will necessitate immobilizing your car and imposing a fine of $25.” The next notice is a ticket, which is given only to cars found in the lot more than once. It is much like a City of Albany ticket: the fine is $5.00, which must be paid within 72 hours to the Business Office. D’Attilio adds that ticketed people who have not paid the fine have been sent “nice friendly reminders” in the mail. So far, according to D’Attilio, “we have just three individuals with more than one ticket.” Dean D’Attilio notes that, if “immobilization” becomes necessary, “wheel-lock blocks” will be used. These mechanisms are affixed to the wheels of the car, with the resuh that efforts to move the car with the blocks attached will result in severe damage to the car. D’Attilio adds that a notice describing the devices and warning of the possible effects of the blocks will be put on any car immobilized. D’Attilio also insists that the SA office is quite willing to take this action. There have been a wide variety of offenders so far. Dean D’Attilio expressed surprise at the number of members of the St. Rose community — both students and faculty — who have not bothered to buy the sticker. The Dean of Students also noted that many of the offenses have been potentially hazardous ones. He cited blocking of fire lanes, clogging up the driveway in front of Lima Hall, and blocking traffic on West Erie Street. Despite the current backlog, D’Attilio has high hopes for the college’s new enforcement program. “We’ll get there,” he said recently. “We just want to be reasonable about it.” Are you a commuter at St. Rose? Do you have a complaint or a suggestion about commuter life here? If so, there is a group of six people who will listen to and work on these complaints or suggestions. The group has been in existence for only about 2 weeks but is working for commuters already. What do you think of the lockers we commuters use? What about the driveway going into the parking lot? How about a little more advance notice for snow days? These are just a few of the complaints taken by this group of people. These complaints are then taken to Bob Fantauzzi who tries, with the help of the students, to change or rectify the situation. The group also sits in on SEB meetings and brings up suggestions for commuters. The group started because it was felt that CSR was too resident orientated. Many commuters 1 spoke with stated that they would like to live on campus because of the many things you miss by not being here all the time. Want to get involved, commuters? Give a call to Jackie Wilkes and state your interest. Let’s get things rolling for commuters. — Kim Smith CSR Grad Students Pick Representatives At a recent Graduate Academic Committee meeting, two student representatives were elected to participate in activities involving graduate students. The two chosen, both English majors, are Kathleen Clarity and Nancy Andress. Various other graduate students were elected to lead the individual committees. The library committee will be under the direction of Janice Figel; the budget committee will have Dennis Todd as advisor; student affairs will be conducted by Linda Hermann; the long range planning committee will have Concetta Frieulli as spokesman; and the affirmative action committee will be led by Gerard Lan^. These five policies are still in the process of development. Sister Kathleen Hanley, Dean of the Graduate Division, is very pleased with {he actions taken by the students and does not foresee any problems. On October 17, the Graduate Academic Committee held another meeting. At this meeting, the proposals for graduate majors in music education and in business administration were approved. As a result of this new policy, students are able to receive a masters degree in either one. One final step has to be completed before these proposals are enacted: the Educational Policy Council of New York njust give their approval. Sister Kathleen expects that these two programs will be available to students for the fall semester of 1976. A Letter to CSR Students Dear CSR students. Again this year, I was most impressed by your work on College Day. So many parents and prospective students commented on your enthusiastic participation, and I think you were a big part of the day’s success. Thanks for the generous contribution of your time, your responsible over^eing of many parts of the day and the gracious hospitality you extended to all Qifr guests. Sincerely, Sister Pat Hayes Page? OCAMWIC CAI -OCTOBER-NOVEMBER-THURSDAY 30 Faculty Fall Festival 2:30 pm EPC Meeting 2:40 pm ! SEB Meeting 6 pm_____________ Attica Prison P r o " ’’am Coffi muse pm 7:30 13 Social Sci., Humanities ^ apd Ed. DivJ Mtgs. 2:40 pm Amer Art Slide- Lecture by Dr. R. McLanathan 8 om FRIDAY 31 Halloween SEB Mixer: “Opus Band” 9 pm PARENTS WEEKEND Play: “Bernadine’ ------------------- Amer. Inst, of Biological Sciences Mini Convention 6 pm SEB Mixer ‘Bernadine’ 8 pm followed by ’50’s Sock Hop Beer Party SATURDAY November: 1 Halloween Event: Children’s Piano Recital 7 p.m. 8 PARENTS WEEKEND Wind Ensemble Concert 3 pm Play: ' 15 SEB Trip to N.Y.C. 8 am Mini-Convention AIBS Weekend 9 am “Bernadine” 8 pm SUNDAY 1976 Olympic Posters 2 pm Schenectady Symphony and Carol Randles Concert 8 pm PARENTS WEEKEND Exhibition and Sale of Original Graphic Art 11:30 am The Musica Viva I Ensemble 3 pm ^ SEB Film “Woodstock” 8:30 pm 16 Senior Recital 3 om MONDAY Divisions Chairpersons Mtg. 10:20 am l NYSEE Education Day 10 17 Division Chairpersons Mtg. • 10:20 am A Oner Day Conference J on Survival in a Changing World . SEB Musical Enrighment: Dixieland Jazz Concert 7:30 pm TUESDAY Humanities Lecture 8 pm SEB Play: “Heroes and Hard Cases” 8 pm, 11 Attica Prison Program Faculty Recital 7 pm 18 Humanities Event: Math. 3:40 pm Candlelight Concert 7 pm WEDNESDAY Reading Day no Daytime classes Elementary Ed Seminar 2:30 pm CSR/lSienna Teacher Ed. Consortium7:30 pm 12 Bicentennial ' Movie: “1776” 8 pm Symposium 8 pm 19 CSR/Siena Teacher Ed. Consortium (Open Hearing) 7:30 pm Ski Week m ANDIRONS LODGE MT. SNOW, VERMONT $69 for Meals, Entertainment, Pool, Sauna, Tennis, PLUS! January 4-9 or January 11-16 Contact Jackie at 465-1314 Pages |
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