Volume VII, No. 2
JOIRSKAL
September 13, 1971
Sept. 7
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Librarian Joe Boykin and his
staff have completed their massive
transition and opened for
“business as usual,” Tuesday,
September 7. The staff, along
with student workers, have
struggled since the close of the
second summer session to
complete the move into the new
Dalton Tower.
Problems in the move ranged
from the minor to the major: the
Tower has no freight elevator and
two passenger elevators had to
accomodate all the books and
shelving; some shelving didn’t
arrive (and some didn’t fit
together at all) on time; pressure
from the Education Department
to give them their new offices in
the second floor of the old
library.
Over 100,000 books, many
bruised and scraped fingers later,
the library is in its new home.
And those new colors are the
closest thing to psychedelic
on-campus.
Warning:
Don’t get
towed off
Cars parked behind residence
halls, along yellow curb in parking
lot in front of residence halls, and
along road from Broadrick Blvd.
to Dormitory parking lot will be
towed away.
Loading and unloading will be
permitted behind residence halls if
someone remains with the vehicle
or if pror approval has been given
by the Security Office.
During regular intramural ball
games, parking will be permitted
along the ball field side of the
road north of the parking lot in
front of the residence halls.
HISTORY DEPARTMENT GETS
THREE NEW PROFS
by John Campbell
The History department at
UNCC has an additional three
history professors: Mrs. Sollomn,
Doctor Patterson, and Mr.
Broadhurst. All three are
relatively young and have a great
deal of enthusiasm about their
jobs and futures at the University.
Doctor Patterson will conduct
classes in African History. He
comes to Charlotte after
completing his graduate work at
Stanford University. He
commented that he came to
UNCC because he wanted to see a
different section of the country.
Patterson feels the University here
is trying to grow too fast and may
not develop to full potential.
The primary consideration, he
stated, should be in developing
the resources already possessed,
such as programs already in
process and the student body that
is now enrolled. Charlotte, too, he
commented, was in the same
situation of growing too fast.
Patterson feels that, “the students
here are more provincial than
students that I’ve come in contact
with from other Universities.”
The faculty impressed him as a
very congenial group. He hopes to
put forth a challenge to history
students to speak out and say
something.
Mrs. Sollomn will teach courses
in Asian History, concentrating in
Chinese. She received her
undergraduate degree from Duke
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and did her graduate work at the
University of Michigan at Ann
Arbor. She came to Charlotte
because it was the best offer she
received, not necessarily though in
terms of money. She was exposed
to North Carolina while attending
Duke and after years of Michigan
winters she is looking forward to
UNCC’s climate. She likes the
feeling of freedom she finds in
teaching and the friendliness of
the people. Mrs. Sollomn is
interested in comparing the
commuter school to the resident
one.
Mr. Broadhurst comes here
from UCLA where he did his
graduate work. His specialty is
Latin American history.
Broadhurst said that UNCC was
among the only jobs open when
he applied but that it was also
among his preferences. He likes
the faculty and feels free in the
classroom to teach as he likes. IF
the emphasis were switched from
a commuter school to a residence
school, he commented, there
would be a better sense of
community. The commuter, he
went on, weakens the
organization of the students. He
also expressed a concern for more
classroom participation by
students stating that “The student
only gets out of class what he puts
into it.” He wants students to
challenge his words not accept
them.
1.000 watt FM?
WVFN
thinks stereo
by Charlie peek
WVFN, the building radio
station at UNCC, has recently
brought forth a statement
concerning their future plans,
both long-range and immediate.
According to General Manager
Steve Garrett, the purpose for the
ANIMAL FARM
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formulation of WVFN is “to form
a group of students on campus
interested in radio and with them
establish a limited area broadcast
station serving the most students
on campus with the least cost.”
“This will permit,” says
Garrett, “the training of staff and
personal that can run and
maintain a radio station.”
The station will soon begin
selling air time in order to train ad
sales personnel.
Their next step is to secure
funds for and begin planning an
FM educational station of 10
watts to cover a large portion of
the Charlotte area.
“We feel that this will do more
to promote good will in the area
for the amount of money involved
than any other single endeavor,”
said Garrett.
“At first, the station may be
very automated with more live
shows as our personnel develop in
the radio arts. After all, we will be
presenting the image of the
University to the Charlotte area,”
said Garrett.
On a more long-range basis,
WVFN hopes to expand the FM
station to stereo and 1000 watts
or more. The addition of more
studios and equipment will
provide an even larger area with
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST... seemingly dwarfed by the swaying
stems of summertime plants, the new library is seen in a somewhat less
overpowering view. Even in the midst of a sprawling urban university
campus, there are still scenes for quiet contemplation.
Evaluation trip
Chancellor visits school,
Chancellor D.W. Colvard has
just returned from an evaluation
visit to an international school in
Honduras.
The visit to Esquela Agricola
Pan Americana was made under
the auspices of the institution’s
board of trustees and the
Rockefeller Foundation.
Mrs. Colvard was with the
Chancellor for the first 7 days of
the 11-day visit.
Dr. Colvard said that the
purpose of the visit was to make
an analysis of the institution and
make recommendations with
regard to improved efficiency and
curricular improvements.
“The school is privately
endowed with a selected
enrollment and provides full
scholarships for its students,” Dr.
Colvard said. “It prepares young
men to participate in the
improvement of the economic
status of their home countries in
Latin and South America.” It is
located in a valley at an altitude
of 2,700 feet about 20 miles from
the capital city of Tegucigalpa.
Despite the fact that the school
is in a tropical country, the
altitude gives it a pleasant climate,
the Chancellor said.
The visiting committee was
comprised of a director of the
Institute of Technology at
Monterrey, Mexico, a professor
from the University of Florida, an
accountant from the United Fruit
Company in Honduras, and a
professor from N.C. State
University.
The Chancellor said his most
exciting sideline visit was to the
home of Antonio Valesquez, one
of the best known Latin American
artists. While there he purchased a
painting from the artist, who was
a barber until his art talent was
discovered.
the best entertainment and
education the University has to
offer.
Honduras
Coming Up...
Next week, the Journal begin*
its Monday publication schedule-
We hope to inform you of all the
meetings, events, and activities ol
each week -on and off campus-
Our deadUne for news becomes
Wednesday noon. Please have any
notices to the Journal by that
time.
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Want to
help the SUB?
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The Student Union Boat
(SUB) has hopes of involving tn
students at the University th^
year. They have tried to arrang
activities for almost every wee
Whether you prefer ttioW® ’
lectures, concerts or dances th^
are going to try to serve you wi
the best entertainment possih ;
At the last meeting of the g
the different Board members we
assigned committees to organ* /
Anyone interested in helping
activities in the respeeh
the
committees should contact ^
particular memb e *
Entertainment: Gary h ;
Lectures: Ellen Witter; ^ gjil
Cora Pearson; Coffeehouse:
Holder; Recreation: Chet
As of now, there is n
weekend in the fall coming uP jj
October, highlighting y.gf
Kristofferson and several
groups. It should be a very
year. Anyone interested in he‘P|jjg
contact Jon Thomas in
University Center.