THE MICHIGAN DAILY wZvnvLTIO1A v ~ I1Vf A ________________________________________________________________ V A L4'~~1 .Dial~ mull ti , IV63 1._ rbertViews 'The Hunters' University Legal Status Promotes Independence THREE DIMENSIONS: McClure Outlines Sculpture Curriculum By DEBORAH BEATTIE. he opening of the music Dol's production of Albert Lort- 's comic opera, "The Hunters" er Wildschutz"), was. actually American premiere according Prof. Ralph Herbert of the ic school, who sings the lead and handles stage direction the opera. The Hunters" has not been per- ned in the United States by a or opera comnpany since 1860, ess it was in a German area 1 as Milwaukee. This is because characters are so typically man and the dialogue in Ger- 1 is long, Prof. Herbert explain- onsequently Lortzing is almost nown in the United States al- igh he is well known in Ger- Iy. Play Opera rof. Herbert describes "The iters" as a light, charming play :a. It was written for the well- cated middle class of the first ' of the 19th century and the ior which deals with the aris- acy ranges from near-slap- k to sophisticated satire. The of "The Hunters" is a come- >f disguises in reverse.. he University Players produc- is an English translation by conductor, Prof. Josef Blatt of music school. Prof. Herbert be- es that the English translation hie only. way to do., the opera, )use the lengthy, dialogue in man would be comprehensible uch a small portion of the au- ice. 3enerally speaking, everything ild be played in the language roup Studies se of 'Testin he Michigan' School Testing, vice is holding a conference on use of testing in elementary secondary schools today in the higan Union. rincipal speakers will be fiar- Seashore, who is giving the ping address, .at 9:30 a.m. on by Test?", and John C. Flana- who is giving a luncheon ad- ;s at 12:30 p.m. on a nation- e survey of aptitudes, achieve- its and interests of high school tents. DER WILDSCHUTZ-The German aristocracy becomes involved in a comedy of disguises in reverse as an old schoolmaster, played by Prof. Ralph lerbert, well known concert end operatic artist, becomes confused about the identity of a baroness. of the audience. When comedies are played in the original language a great deal is lost to the audi- ence, particularly if there is dia- logue. If the audience doesn't fol- low the words, it cah discover only the coarsest humor," he said. Prefers Comedy As a voice teacher, Prof. Her- bert, who is also associated with the Metropolitan Opera, prefers comic opera for students, because "they do not kill themselves on heavy dramatic roles." If a student is not yet an accomplished artist, it is much harder for him to do the :harder roles, he believes. When the audience- laughs at something clumsy in a comic opera, it-is wel- come but it can destroy a serious opera, he said. Discussing the singer's problem of learning to act and continue singing, Prof. Herbert cited the need for leniency on the part of the audience. "Some people with great voices have difficulty acting and it must be remembered that they are there primarily to sing," he said. Performances of "The Hunters" will be given through Saturday, March 9 at 8:00 p.m. at Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre. The box of- fice is open daily from 12:30 to 5:00 p.m. By RUTH HETMANSKI The University, Wayne State University and Michigan State University are independent of lo- cal and state laws because of their special status in the Michigan Constitution, a representative of the University's legal office said recently. The legislative, executive and judiciary are usually thought of as the three parts of government; in Michigan the field of educa- tion is the fourth. The State Constitution specific- ally provides for administration of state colleges, making them an arm of the state government. This is why they are not subject to regulation by local government. They are also not liable to regula- tion by state law any more than, for example, the Legislature is subject to regulation by the state supreme court. General Supervision Article III, section V of the State Constitution says that "the Board of Regents shall have the general supervision and the direction and control of all expenditures from the University funds." This sec- tion applies to the University's Re- gents and similar ones exist for WSU and MSU. This has been con- strued by the Michigan Supreme Court as giving the Regents inde-. pendent control over all Univer- sity regulations. The implications of these provi- Schedule Talk Op1 Pharmacy Prof. Takeru Higuchi of the Uni- versity of Wisconsin will speak on "Mechanisms of Amide Formation in Aqueous Solution by Succinic, Tartaric, Citric and Related Acids" at 4 p.m. today in Rm. 1200 Chem- istry Bldg. "Application of Solubility Meas- urement "to Pharmaceutical Prob- lems" will be the topic of a sec- ond pharmacy lecture by Prof. Hi- guchi, at 4 p.m. March 7 in Rm. 1300 Chemistry Bldg. 'U' Fraternities Report Burglaries Threemore University fraterni- ties joined the Zeta Psi house as victims in a recent rash of bur- glaries Monday, when Sigma Phi Epsilon, Chi Psi and Theta Chi re- ported thefts totaling $162.aThe money was stolen from wallets,. fraternity members said. All four of the thefts occurred early Sun- day or Monday morning. Officers noted that a number of rooms on the second and third floors of the.. Chi Psi house were ransacked by the thieves but the prowlers entered only those rooms which were not occupied at the time. sions are many. The recent con- flict between the city of Ann Ar-f bor and the University in regard to University violation of local zon- ing laws in its Oxford Housing Project is one example of this. State regulations also do not ap- ply to these three universities. Re- gents committees set up fire and health regulations for the Univer- sity. City and state fire marshals act in an advisory capacity in making regulations and creating alarm systems, but rules are made by the Regents themselves. Some Control Other demands are exerted -on the Regents. The Legislature has the responsibility of maintaining the universities; it has some con- trol, therefore, over what rules govern them. Legislative power is limited also. A recent opinion by Frank J. Kelley, Michigan attor- ney-general, states that the Legis- lature may not make specific de- mands for the use of the general funds appropriated by it to the universities.' HRB Moti on Tops Agenda Student Government Council, with an abbreviated agenda to- night, will consider bias proced- ures and a motion for censure of the Human Relations Board. Prof. Robert G. Harris of the Law School will appear before Council to answer questions on his plan for implementation of Re- gents' Bylaw 2.14, Council's own anti-bias regulations and its au- thority to withdraw - recognition from student organizations found in violation of the rules. Council will probably support the Harris recommendations and ask him to appear before the Re- gents on March 22 in a request for final approval. Human Relations Board Chair- man David Aroner, '64, will also appear before Council, which will consider a motion from its execu- tive committee to. censure the Board for its failure to consult with Council before taking picket- ing action two weeks ago. Several Council members expressed con- cern that the Board seemed to be acting in the name of Student Government Council. In other business, Council will discuss a motion to be presented by Howard Abrams, '63, in support of the right of individual dormi- tories to set dress regulations and whichvquestions administration supervision in this area. Gary Gilbar '65A&D, .will ask Council to approve a proposal re- quiring "knowledge tests" for SGC candidates which would be admin- istered by a non-partisan board. The proposal is aimed at providing better informed candidates for election to Council. Sculpture is. an art existing in three dimensions, and students of the introductory sculpture classes must deal with problems which are non-existent in painting. Prof. Thomas F. McClure of the architecture college organizes the curriculum of his section of the course around a series of problems. An example of such a problem might be "Organize a. group of related forms within a sphere." The objective of such a plan is to "offer the students exper- ience in all materials and to spur, them to do a thing never done, before . . . in yet another way," Prof. McClure said recently. Develop Expression The students have a wide range of materials to choose from, each containing its own intrinsic prob- lem through which the student must develop his exprersion. Selection of material might be in the traditional vein of stone carving or bronze casting, or the student might prefer a modern sculptural aesthetic, like the weld- ed metal structures which build up by acetelyne torch fusions of lengths of metal. Going beyond the limits of one single medium, a new level of originality can be seen in the conglomerate "junk" structures. These artifacts might begin as dis- carded tin cans, automobile parts and rubbish but emerge into in- geniously forged sculpture Human Figure Since its inception with prehis- toric man, the subject of sculp- tural art has been life and more essentially the human figure. Thus the classes may meet with ORGANIZATION NOTICES Alpha Phi Omega, Gamma Pi Chap- ter, Reguiar Meeting, Mar. 6, 7 p.m'., Union, Rm. 3D. Graduate Student Council, Special Meeting-To interview S C Candidates, Mar. 7, 7:30 p.m., Rac bm Bldg., W. Conf. Rm., 4th Floor. Open to all gradu- ate students. * * * International Students Assoc., Lun- cheon Meeting, Mar. 6, 12-1 p.m., Inter- national Ctr. Speaker: James Randall: "Race Relations & Civil Rights." Univedsity Lutheran Chapel, Lenten Vespers, "when I Survey the wondrous Cross," Mar. 6, 7, & 10 p.m., 1511 wash. , * * * WAA Coeducational Fencing -Club, Meeting, Mar. :7, 7:30 p.m., WAB.. Every- one welcome. Wesleyan Guild, Coffee Hour, 4 p.m.. Wesley Lounge; Holy Communion, 5:10 p.m., Chapel; Grads-Supper. & Pro- gram, S p.m., Pine Room; Mar. 6. * Cercie Francais, Baratin, Mar. 7, 3-5 P.m., 3050 FB; Concours de Poesie-.. final entrance, all entrants should reg- ister by Mar. 8 at 2076 FB. ** *. Gilbert & Sullivan Society, Rehearsal for "The Gondoliers," Mar. 6, 7:30 p.mi.,. Union. rc..7! MICH IGAN Dial 5-6290 --- That preposterous professor is on the loose again! a model who sits in various poses to offer through study of and feeling for the living human body. Concerning the degree of ab- straction in the rendering of these figures and works done without a model, Prof. McClure commented that "although some students work quite representationally, the re- sults are never completely realistic. Traditional Vein Urged to assert originality and freedom of expression, the stu- dents are never forced to work in a traditional vein unless they desire to. "Some people seem to have a natural ability to work in form," Prof. McClure said, but he feels that there is no trait necessary to the successful sculpture stu- dent beyond talent and ingenuity. Before entering the sculpture classes, the student must take the basic studio course as an orien- tation in the fundamental skills of all the arts. Completing this three-semester prerequisite, the student can enter a beginning sculpture course as early as the fourth semester. Practical Art Along with the practical art courses, the students are required to take history of art courses. Prof. McClure spoke optimis- tically concerning the possible futures for students of sculpture. "Without a question there is a good market: many people are making a living in sculpture now who couldn't do it 10 years ago." I MAO MURRAY NNYLO Shows at 1,3,5179pm.Matinees 65c Sat 135, 9 p.m. Nights and Sundays 90c Feature15 min. later Children 50c II L STARTING FRIDAY "DIAMOND HEAD" .1 THE DRAMATIC ARTS CENTER presents Administration Experts Collect Data on Student Attrition Rate JEAN-LEON DESTI'NE s Two medical school administra- tiori experts visited the Medical School yesterday and Monday as part of a nationwide study of student attrition rates. ;ontinuing Tonight thru Saturday U-M PLAYERS present OPERA DEPT., SCHOOL OF MUSIC -n Albert Lortzing's great comic opera HUl THE~i NTER ("Der Wildschutz") In English Assistant Dean for Admissions and Student Personnel Davis G. Johnson of the State University of New York Upstate Medical Center and Dr. Edwin B. Hutchins, direc- tor of basic research for the As- sociation of American Medical Col, leges met with Medical School deans, the admissions committee and medical students during their two day stay. Their visit is part of a 10-year comparative study in attrition rates. Associate Dean Charles J. Tupper explained that the two were collecting data and informa- tion on application procedures, r cords of non-completion and the frequency of drop-outs due to ill- ness, academic failure or lack of motivation. Tupper noted that the Medical School had a 12-15 per cent attri-- tion rate over four years which compares favorably with the na- tional average. While in other areas such a rate would seem remarkably good, in medicine it is a matter of concern and efforts are being made to re- duce this percentage, Tupper said. The Medical School has a fresh- man enrollment of 200 each year. However, the attrition rate and small amount of failures pushes each Mlass somewhat over that fig- ure. New Deadline Set For Year Abroad A change has been announced in the deadline for filing appli- cations for the Michigan-Wiscon- son sponsored junior year abroad program. The date has been ex- tended to March 11. This is an extension of the original March i deadline. Students interested in obtaining information on study programs abroad may contact Prof. James J. Ginden. A N1N ARBOR HIGH AU DITORIAUM SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 1963 8:30 P.M. tickets $2.50 and $2.00 available at.Bob Marshall's Bookshop or write D.A.C., P.O. Box 179, Ann Arbor, Mich. ' and heis HAITIAN DANCE COMPANY . one of the finest dancers of our day..." -Walter Terry N.Y. Herald Tribune I I :i ..... Dial 8-6416 ENDING TONIGHT B'NAI B'RITH HILLEL FOUNDATION ANNUAL PURIM DEBATE Sunday, March 10 .. . 8P.M. "The Latke, The Hamantash and H igher Education in the Cold War" with Prof. Ralph Herbert, of the Metropolitan Opera Company, 3 NOMINATED FOR ACADEMY AWARDS lIGHT, TOMORROW-$1.75, 1.25 FR., SAT.-$2.00, 1.50 Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre box office open from 12:30 daily CURTAIN-8 :00 SHARP Latecomers seated after overture and during intermissions only "MASTROIANN I should get The Academy Award for Best Acting!" -Time JOSEPHLE.VLMNEmo MARCELLO Mastroia NfR MSACTAektRO ge.... fw ci't BEST ACTOR BEST DIRECTION BEST ORIGINAL STORY nnil!;5 The Latke Louis L. Orlin, Ancient Near East Hist. & Lit. Anatol Rapoport, Mathematical Biol. James V. McConnell, Psychology The Hamantash Paul Cohen, Chinese Hist. H. Michael Eisler, Univ. TV Producer Bernard Galler, Computing Center Roger Heyns, V-P, Academic Affairs Carl Cohen, Philosophy MODERATOR Admission Free Refreshments Divorce. 1429 Hill St. I Italian Style ,INER CANNCE fISVlALAWA9D8EIC O Michigan Union Creative Arts Festival Ic ,a THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN S.D.A. STUDENT ASSOCIATION Thursday-"Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner" announces the topic series: Shows at 1:00-2:55 lownwommompmmPma DIAL 2-6264 presents The Art of Poetry W. D. SNODGRASS, Pulitzer Prize Poet, will present a reading of his poetry on Sunday, March 10th at 8:00 P.M. in the Michigan Union Ballroom. FACULTY POETRY READING HOUR: Mr. E. G. Burrows, Professor Donald Hall, and Professor James Squires will read their poetry followed by an informal Coffee Hour on Monday, March 11 th at 8:00 P.M. in the Michiaan Union Ballroom. 5:00-7:05 and 9:18 IIMS Feature at 1-3-5:07 7:15 and 9:25 5 ACADEMY AWARDS NOMINATIONS ! including T BEST ACTOR * BEST ACTRESS * BEST SONG It is different. It is daring. Most of all, in its own terrifying way, it is MAN, RELIGION and SCIENCE SATURDAY, March 9, at 4:00 P.M. Room 528D--Student Activities Bldg. "TO BE OR NOT TO BE: THE MEANING OF EXISTENCE IN A TIME r CRISIS" rrederick E. J. Harder, Ph.D. Chairman, Department of Education, Andrews University Saturday, March 23: 3:30 P.M.-Rm. 528D S.A.B. "Shechem in the Light of the Bible and Recent Excavations" Siegfried H. Horn, Ph.D. Professor of Archaeology and History of Antiquity Andrews University I Saturday, April 20: 400 PM.--- m.28 "The Nature of the Fossil Record" RicharrM Ritlind. Ph. n 1111 I I I 1 I II r