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Sidney Fine was born in 1920 to Orthodox parents in Cleveland. His father, a principal of a prominent Hebrew school, worked throughout the Great Depression, even though the school could not afford to pay him. The Fine family, hardly well-to-do, nevertheless invested time and money in education. Sidney's brother, Isaac, eventually became an Orthodox rabbi in Brooklyn, N.Y. In fourth grade, young Sidney decided to become a history professor. As a child, he loved reading and enjoyed attending Hebrew school five days a week. He studied Talmud from kindergarten through 12th grade. He graduated summa cum laude from Western Reserve University (now Case Western) in Cleveland and married the same year. Shortly thereafter, the U.S. Navy sent him overseas. He served as a translator of Japanese during World War II. He achieved his mas- ter's degree in absentia from the University of Michigan, and later earned his doctorate in history, also from U-M. Upon returning to Ann Arbor, Dr. Fine began teaching as an instructor, but rose in the ranks to become a full professor in 1959. He has published nine books. At the beginning of any given semester, it is typi- cal to hear complaints from U-M students who registered too late for Dr. Fine's most popular course, "U.S. History Since 1933." In hopes of gaining admittance, they attend his lectures anyway. Many simply audit the course. The auditorium is typical- ly full, which sometimes forces students to stand at the back of the hall. "He liVes, breathes and feels his subjects," said student Jared Silverman. "He truly pumps life into history." Students say Dr. Fine is memorable for more than his teaching. The bespec- tacled professor, who loves cla'ssical music and grand opera, listens as well as he lectures, they say. Many frequent his office hours to ask for personal His classes are always filled. advice — on jobs, family and relationships. "I regard this as part of my job," he said. "I don't think of it as deserving of kudos." "Professor Fine is much more than a teacher to his students," said Mr. Silverman. "He is a role model and a friend." ❑ Band Plays Sousa Music The Metropolitan Symphonic Band will present its annual John Philip Sousa Holiday Program 3:30 p.m. April 25 at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts on the Center Campus of Macomb Community College, Hall Road and Garfield in Clinton Township. The 45-piece band, under the direction of Dr. Martin Stella, will present a number of favorite Sousa marches. Guest artists will include trumpet virtuoso Bil Beger, and lyric soprano Gail Mitchell. For ticket information, call the box office, 286-2222. OU Presents Dance Program Oakland University Depart- ment of Music, Theatre and Dance will present the Oakland Dance Theatre in a spring showcase on April 16-18, in the Varner Recital Hall on the campus of Oak- land University in Rochester. Performance times are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. This concert will feature choreography by OU's dance faculty along with selected works by stu- dent choreographers. For ticket information, call the box office, 370-3013.