Symposium On War Held At Cabrini The Interdepartmental Symposium on war was held February 25 at 3 :30. Among the participants wer~ Dr. Romano (philosophy), Miss Gavigan (history), Mr. DiComo (social science), and Mr. Tomasco (psychology). The symposium opened with a general theme pres:mted by Dr. Romano. In his talk, he emphasized the · importance Vol. XV, No. 5
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Pitt Expands Study Program The University of Pittsburgh's one-term study program in Rouen, France, inaugurated in the fall of 1969, is being broadened to include opportunities for highly motivated students with a minimum of French training. The program, open to students enrolled in any American college or university, was originally intended for advanced French majors. Those students will still be welcomed in the program, and oppotu _nities commensurate with their abilities and interests will be made available . But Dr. Jerome Schwartz, associate professor of French at Pitt and director of the Rouen program for the 1970-71 academic year, says he is now actively seeking beginning French students who wish to acquire proficiency in the language in a minimum time and with maximum exposure to French language and culture. Applications will be considered from any student who prior to departure will have had one year of college French or three years of high school training in the language. Students with less training probably could not be accepted in the program -since they must have enough French on arrival in Rouen to communicate with the families with whom they will be housed. Students at both the beginning and advanced levels will have several course options open to them under the new program. They may construct for themselves a 12- to 15 credit program from among four offerings: a course in language
Notes From C of CA The Council of College Affairs held their monthly meeting Tuesday at 4:30 in the library conference room. Several issues were discussed. A new light has been thrown on the possibilities of the Honor Code being passed in the near future because of the change in curfew, dress, and cut systems . It is in the hands of the S.G.A. now as to whether a poll will be taken again. This was discussed at the Monday, March 9 meeting of the S.G.A. It was decided that last year the Honor Code seemed to be an abstract term with the students. Everyone was talking about it, but nobody could relate it to its proper use. Dr. Romano proposed a culture week for next year in September or October. All the schools in the vicinity will be invited. It will emphasize the school as a liberal arts college. This is to be placed on the agenda for next month's Council meeting. This would include possibly a nationally known speaker, music and art exhibits, and a rock and roll group. The culture week committee .would be comprised of students, faculty, and administration.
skills (6-9 credits); a lecture course in the history of French civilization, French political institutions or French literature, taught by a University of Rouen staff member (3 credits); _a seminar on the contemporary French scene conducted in English by Dr. Schwartz (3 credits); and independent study (3 or more credits). The typical beginning student would probably take 9 credits of language work, plus the seminar. The typical advanced student might take 6 credits of language work, plus the lecture course, plus t_he seminar and/or independent study. Further information and application forms may be obtained by writing · to Dr. Jerome Schwartz, Director, the University of Pittsburg Program in F"rance, '1017 Cathedral of Learning, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania 15213, or by calling ( 412) 621-3500, extension 491.
Consultant To Review Cabrini On Thursday, March 19, Brother Gregory Nugent, F.S.C., consultant for the Middle $tates Association, will make his routine visit . After Cabrini received its accreditation there is a follow up with periodical visits from a consultant . Brother Gregory will be most interested in the administration. Cabrini has carried out last year's recommendations by the Middle States Association. The Admissions Office is separated from the Registrar, and administrative responsibilities are delegated to other administrative officers such as the Academic Dean and Dean of Students ( these positions have always existed), Business and Finance, and Public Relations. These offices are responsible to the President. Brother Gregory, of the Christian from Manhattan New York. He is fo:r many national tional groups.
a member Brothers, is College in a consultant and interna-
Careers Gov't. Service for Seniors The Upper Darby Business and Professional Women's Club is sponsoring a scholarship for a local graduate to the Maxwell School of Political Science at Syracuse from August 1970 to June 1971. If interested, see Sr. Patricia.
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of keeping a moral frame of reference in mind when the sub.ject was discussed. Questions, such as, "Is war a defense of social order, or is it a militaristic act of aggresston," can be answeded by your frame of reference. This moral view should also be kept in mind when discussing the possibility of total warfare, which seems the only war imaginable today . Dr. Romano then briefly outlined various philosophers and their views about war.
ArtOnDisplay InLibrary An exhibit of original illustrations for children's books will be held at the Cabrini College library, March 2 through 13. The illustrations will be arranged along with the print~d book in which they appear. Other items on display include hand written first copies of texts, galley sheets indicating changes to be made, and autographed photographs of some of the authors and illm;trators represented. The collection was originally compiled in 1960 under the direction of Mrs. Elizabeth P. Hoffman, then librarian at the Oakmont Elementary School, Haverford Township, and Miss Catherine Meredith, sixth grade English teacher, whose pupils wrote to the authors and illustrators requesting the materials. Mrs. Hoffman is now director of the Division of School Libraries, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The original collection has been augmented an:1Ually under · the guidance of the Oakmont School's librarians. The exhibit at Cabrini will mark the first display of the collection outside the Oakmont School. According to Harry A. Thaete, Jr ., principal of the Oakmont School, the difficulties of maintaining and displaying the extensive collection have made it impossible to continue adding to it. Mrs. Grace Dundore, Oakmont School Librarian, and Mrs. Natalie Veitch, curriculum librarian at Cabrini College, are coordinating the exhibit. The public is invited to view the exhibit, free of charge, Monday through Friday, 9:00 and P.M., and on Sattirdays Sunday, 12:00 noon to 4:00 P.M.
LaSalle Theater Holds Auditions March 15 and 22 The Music Theatre will open its ninth season on Wednesday, July 1st with a production to be announceq, which will run through July 26th. Second offering of the summer will be the long-running Broadway hit "Man of La Mancha," which will open on Wednesday, August 5th, and play for thirtyfour performances, through September 6th. Manager Dan Rodden announces openings for actors and actresses, singers, dancers, qualified pit musicians, and members of the technical and administrative staff. Positions for ten apprentices, to be chos·en from local high school and college students, are also announced: all company and staff members, including apprentices, are salaried.
Miss Gavigan spoke about war and industrialism . She began by citing a work by Sombart, who believed life had a cause and effect relationship with industrialism. In his book, War and Progress, John Nef opposed Sombartl".s view. He tried to present reasons why such a concept as total Wiirfare is an inevitable reality because of the invention of nuclear weapons. Nef maintains that, during the Middle Ages, there were -material , intellectual, and religious restraints which wars limited. Since these restraints no longer exist, Nef suggested a possible plan through intellectual restraint by which total warfare can be prevented. Industrialism played an important role in accelerating warfare. Mr. DiComo stated that we have a strong pervasive military apparatus in the United States. It is one upon which we rely heavily, not only for protection, but also as a business investment-. With an article by Donald McDonald, Mr. DiComo substantiated .the idea that civilians of military affiliation seem to gravitate toward our governmental central agencies. It is
Cabrini Grad Stars In N. Y. Play A member of the first graduating class of Cabrini College is now emerging as an actress and a writer in the New York City area . Mrs. James Lepis (Ca·brini Boggiano, '61) is currently appearing as Hecuba in the N.Y. Academy of Dramatic Arts production of The Trojan Women. She will open the Academy's presentation of Chekov's The Three Sisters on March 15. A recent feature article on her in the Hudson Dispatch has this to say of her interest in the arts: "As proof of her determination to complete her dramatic training, Mrs . L_epis explained that s)1e enrolled at the school when pregnant, ' continued with classes until two weeks before her delivery, and returned to class two weeks after the baby was born .. . She says that her husband James, has been of invaluable assistance in her furthering her education by babysitting on most occasions and encouraging her at all times ."
also apparent that they ate in high administrative branches of companies dealing in defens e. As a result, they make thei r presence felt when they can influence governmental policy. w ·e should wonder if we do, in fact , have as much control over the military policy as we have complacently thought. Lastly, Mr . Tomasco spoke about aggression and its effects upon man. The study of psychology is concerned with individual behavior . Bridging the gap between war and individual aggressive acts in man is somewhat difficult. Therefore, we can only speculate and relate to the theories and findings with respect to individual aggressive acts and their arousal in man. Two points of view concerning aggression appear. One view, held by Freud, Dollard, and Miller, states that aggression is an inevitable result of inefficient sublimation . The studies made by Berkowitz in California showed that agression can be learned . The symposium was an afternoon of insights. Dr. Romano hopes to get students representing the different departments participating in the next interdepartmental symposium.
Recent Cbangls-ln History Departmen The following changes are the most recent in the history department and will go into effect for the 1970-71 school year . European Civilization, the required freshman couse, remains six credits as before. Four semester courses, offered every year, of which the student can choose the period before 1815 or the period after-Hist . 103-4 or Hist. 105-6. Hist. 103-The Middle Ages: 300 to 1300-Benjamin. from the Hist. 104-Europe Renaissance to 1815-Gavigan. Hist. 105-Europe in the 19th Century - Gavigan. Hist . 106 - Europe in the 20th Century - Gavigan . The shorter time span will make possible going into the subject more deeply, utilizing different methods of instruction, and assigning a richer understanding of the possibilities of historical study . Any of these semesters is open separately to upperclassmen at any time. Changes in Requirements for the History Major. Three credit seminar-Hist. 401-2: Historiography-instead of six credit seminar - Hist. 401-2 : Historical Method and Historiography-required of all majors. Offered Fall 1970. Total credits required for major - above general education six credit requirement-24 credits of which 21 are electives from upper division history courses. No related field requirements. Hist. 411-Topics in the Cultural History of China and Japan-Benjamin-will be offered Spring 1971.