iInfernationalll Ri Asian history in the making When a history professor becomes involved with history in the making its an exciting prospect- and expecially when it occurs in countries obscured by mystery. Dr. Gordon Harrington, professor of History and coordinator of Asian Studies, traveled for the past year in Japan, Taiwan, People’s Republic of China and Singapore. He was in Taiwan during late September at the time rumors were rife throughout Asia that President Carter was going to recognize the People’s Republic of China. However, the rumors were principally on the government level and the people were unaware because the press was silent. Moving on through the People’s Republic of China, Dr. Harrington found a warm and friendly atmosphere with open discussion and speculation of the up coming move of President Carter. Dr. Harrington, his wife - and two sons, were surrounded with crowds wherever they went. “Everyone seemed to be working, healthy, clothed and fed.” However, Canton was unsettled and trouble with the Vietnamese was anticipated. Guards were stationed on bridges and protecting strategic points. While Dr. Harrington was a Fellow at the Institute of South East Asian Studies in Singapore they definately felt threatened 1979-80 Convocations — offered by Associated Students of Weber State College Oct. 25 Ralph Nader (Topic to be announced) Nov. 1 “Is There Life After College?” A comedy of life on campus. Nov. 8 David Halberstam “The Powers That Be” | . Nov. 29 David Frost “Interviews I Shall Never Forget” Jan. 10, ’80 Jack Anderson _{Topic to be announced) - Page 4 Cultural Affairs) fo with the war to the north, revolution to the west and reports of military moving through the Straits of Malacca just below Singapore. The Straits of Malacca is one of the most strategic areas in the world, through which transports of oil are taken to Japan and other parts of the world from the oil-rich Middle East. Al ~ a1 slated by WSC Cultural Affairs. 9 “Fiesta Folklorico” brought Mexican traditional dances to Weber State College - the first event in an International Year Expressing the unique culture{ of Mexico by performing dances | ” Ric of pre-Columbian origin, | jd yer: romances or ballads which are com Spanish Renaissance songs, sones has b (folk melodies) and rythms of the “Dist: “Singapore is the fourth largest port in the world with a high standard of living rivaling that of Taiwan. There are 40 American banks and about 8,000 American’s in Singapore. Many businessmen stressed that American tax laws limit American business in Singapore. Citizens of every other country receive a non-taxable house, car and education in Singapore. Because Americans are taxed it prices them out of competition. Also the American dollar is so volatile it is difficult to carry on a pricing policy. The dollar dropped 10% our first month in Signapore. You can imagine what that does to a businessman,” Dr. Harrington said. It seemed to be the opinion of many that an improved taxing and economic policy would provide a more favorable trading climate aboard, he said. With a different taxing policy American business could really boom, make us more efficient and reduce our trade deficit. Fall productions slated by WSC Theater Two fall productions of the Weber State Theater season have been scheduled. The first production is “Bus Stop,” a comedy by William Inge. It will run November 5-10 in the Val A. Browning Center Little Theater. It will be directed by Dr. John M. Elzey. “Bus Stop” is the story of Bo Decker, a young lanky cowboy year for in Kansas, their “Love story” ricochets back and forth through a colorful cluster of characters from the bus and the local cafe. The comedy gave Marilyn Monroe her a to stardom. The second production 1 is “Two Christian Classics,” and is scheduled November 26 through December 1 in the Cellar Theater of the Browning Center. The production will consist of two short plays, “Everyman” and “The Second Shepherd’s Play,” which are often called the two greatest plays of early Christain drama. These plays have been produced through the ages in order to teach scriptural stories and concepts in dramatic, stirring, and laughable form. Webe the H 7. Browning stage. Folk music and dances of the South Pacific will be performed by a company of Polynesian dancers, singers and musicians November 5 and 6. The International experience Mr gradu and r ihe C Mort ‘sever ; Cu will shift to the Far East witha | Chinese Magic Circus from Taiwan, complete with magicians, dancers, jugglers, During their travels the Harrington’s also saw numerous Vietnamese refugees and visited several refugee camps. Back in his office at Weber State, Dr. Harrington has had a “close-up” view of far- reaching. events such as changes in. recognition of China’s government-the ever present threat of war- American business in Asia - ‘boat people’ refugees and a host of problems continuing to seethe in mystical Asian affairs. Free - Audubon from Montana who has hauled Cheri, a cute but slightly tarnished young singer from the Kansas City Stockyards, onto a bus headed west. When a iizzard holds up the bus at a small cafe along the highway somewhere Dr. Gordon Harrington black people, the Fiesta Folklorico brought the rich heritage to life on the Val A. It’s off to Newfoundland and the Rio Grande in the first two Audubon Wildlife films offered by WSC Office of Cultural Affairs. For the second year the popular series will be free to all patrons and the time has been changed to 7:30 p.m. to accomodate families with young children. Secondary and elementary school children are especially invited, as well as Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts’ and other groups. Tom Sterlin on Tuesday, October 30. He takes his audience on a “pleasant roam” through the _Canadian province of Newfoundland. Ty and Julies Hotchkiss filmed an exploration of the 1900 mile Rio Grande | from the San Juan mountains in southern Colorado to the Gulf of Mexico. This film is scheduled November 20. serve the L acrobats and comedians Asso November 9. j Then comes the Russian Folk Festival November 10. ne — l d] Boar Abrasevic, a Yugoslavian - twen dance ensemble which performed |) the U in Ogden last year to a sellout audience, -accre will return with a new 7) mem program December 12. : Profe Another Yugoslavian group, 1) Pract Frula, with 45 folk dancers, fT h singers and musicians, are artic scheduled for March 10. natic Last on the International scene | will be Les Ballets Africains, specialists in black dances and music, May 15. Community- based offerings The trend among universities — in the United States is to take certain programs off campus to facilities compatible with that ; 7 ; performance. Weber State Cultural Affairs _DWICc name a years has a number of fall events scheduled off campus in the community. The Salt Lake | Chamber Ensemble will hold two performances Tuesday, October Five films will be presented during the year, beginning with “footloose in Newfoundland” by Nati ! SSOC _ prior | 23, in the Eccles Community Art Center. A master class will be at 4p.m.andarecitalat8pm. — The Church of the Good Shepherd in Ogden has been selected for a performance by the professional singing group, Pro | Musica. Conducted by a University of Utah professor, the | mature group specializes in religious-music. Bach and Mozart. - : throu, Train forme yyp; been. — Train US. gradu Both of these community- -based _ histor offerings will be free to the | Room public. . @