PAGE TWO THE IRICHIGAN DAILY WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 196 PAGE TWO THE MICHIGAN DAILY WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1963. -i EXPEDITES REQUESTS: ORA Backs Faculty Research Rudel Applauds Total Illusion' in Changing Opera By LOUISE LIND The Office of Research Admin- istration constantly tries to im- prove its efficiency in expediting faculty requests for research spon- sorship, Rudolf B. Schmerl of the ORA said recently. Schmerl, the ORA's program development director, said the aim of his work, like that of oth- er ORA personnel, is essentially to provide services to the faculty. Across Campu Dr. Lester J. Evans will speak on "Organization of Medical Care -The Health Team" at 4:15 today in Rackham Amph. This is the fourth in a series of William W. Cook lectures on American In- stitutions. Quartet . . The Stanley Quartet will give the first Ann Arbor performance of "Quartet No. 3" by Prof. Leslie Bassett of the music school at 8:30 p.m. today in Rackham Aud. Members of the quartet are Professors Gilbert Ross and Gus- L ave Rosseels, violins; Robert Courte, viola; and Jerome Jelinek, cello; all of the music school. The program also will include "Quar- tet in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131," by Beethoven. Russian Cassic.. . The Russian club will present Sergei Eisenstein's Russian film classic "Alexander Nevsky" at 7 and 9:30 p.m. today in Aud. B. The film is in Russian with Eng- lish subtitles, and has a score by Sergei Prokofiev. Shell Gland.a.. Prof. James N. Cather of the zoology department will speak on "The Development of the Mollus- can Shell Gland" at 4 p.m. today in Rm. 1210 Chemistry Bldg. Chemistry. Prof. H. Whitlock of the Uni- versity of Wisconsin will speak on "Some Aspects of the Chemis- try of Vitamin B12" at 4 p.m. to- day in Rm. 1400 Chemistry Bldg. Mikado... The Gilbert & Sullivan Society will present "The Mikado" at 8 p.m. today in the Lydia Mendels- sohn Theatre. Numerical nalysis. Prof. J. Douglas, Jr., of Rice University will give a lecture on numerical analysis at 4 p.m. in Rm. 275 W. Engineering Bldg. He outlined some of the problems encountered in this task. The proposals the ORA helps faculty members to prepare are for support of research and train- ing, facilities and equipment, cen- ters, institutes and programs. A project usually involves a more or less homogeneous group of fac- ulty members and their associates, generally from the same unit of the University. A program, on the other hand, is an interdisciplinary effort, in- volving representatives from sev- eral departments, schools or col- leges. The sponsoring agency may be an organization from private industry, a foundation or a gov-, ernmental agency. The ORA, which is responsible for providing administrative sup- port to the vice-president for re- search, has five purposes and re- sponsibilities outlined in the Re- gents' Bylaws: -Assisting the schools, colleges and other University research agencies in conducting research; -Administering, operating and providing procedures and services for all University research activi- ties; -Maintaining records on Uni-' versity research and assisting in the proper assessment of this phase of University operations; -Acting as liaison between the University and outside agencies and activities in their relation- ship to University research pro- grams; -Maintaining information on and assisting in the determina- tion of needed facilities and pro- grams for University research. Preparing Proposals As one phase of its service func- tion, the ORA assists the faculty in the preparation of proposals. Occasionally the ORA and the faculty experience problems in meeting deadlines set by spon- soring agencies for the submis- sion of proposals. "This is a continuing problem to which I see no permanent so- lution," Schmerl asserted. "In an institution of this size and com- plexity, it is not realistic to ex- pect a uniform rate of speed in all operations. "For example, people who have to be consulted or who are to ap- prove a proposal frequently go out of town; or a proposal for a build- ing may be held up because there is no easy solution to an architec- tural problem." Same Sponsor He acknowledged that the proc- essing of research program pro- posals is "definitely a problem" because of the large number of faculty members submitting pro- posals to the same sponsor for the same deadline. Thus, the ORA is forced to handle all such pro- posals simultaneously. Since about 80 per cent of the sponsored research at the Uni- versity is financed by the federal government, most of these pro- posals are submitted to federal agencies for consideration. Even if the proposal gains approval by the agency or committee, "there may be a considerable wait before we get the actual check for the re- search," Schmerl explained. Initial approval by the agency does not necessarily mean that funds are immediately available for the research program or build- ing. Congress must not only au- thorize but also allocate the funds, which may not always be done simultaneously. "The total time required for this process depends entirely on the agency and the circumstances in- volved," he continued. ORA Efficiency "The efficiency of the ORA de- pends to a considerable extent on the use the faculty makes of us, and on governmental efficiency as well." Schmerl's role as director of program development is at the head of an ORA division providing assistance in the preparation of program proposals. This group, formally established in 1960 under James E. Lesch, presently of the Office of Academ- ic Affairs, represents the expan- sion and formalization of an area of responsibility that has been as- signed to the ORA as part of the development of the University's research program. By GAIL BLUMBERG It is not enough to have an opera singer with a good voice who looks and moves like an ox; audi- ences are getting wise to that, Julius Rudel, general director of the New York City Opera, ob- served in an interview yesterday. Preservation of the total illu- sion is the main thing to work for in a performance, he contin- ued. A singer who is a good ac- tor and also pleasant to look at, will add the naturalness which is the important factor in creating this illusion. "I never want boredom," Rudel said. "I try always to give an in- teresting evening in the threatre." Three Presentations The New York City Opera pre- sented three works this past week- end-Puccini's "Madame Butter- fly" and "La Boheme," and Mo- zart's Don Giovanni. They are all considered- among the classical operas. The American audience is very partial to the well-known classi- cal composers, such as Verdi, Puc- cini and Mozart, Rudel said. The modern operas, though, have suffered from a lack of ex- posure, Rudel noted. Reaction to Change The trouble with most audiences is that they refuse to accept any change. Yet, those who do get to see the newer operas are very enthusiastic, he noted. He asserted that he had a great interest in opening the channels to the public for the reception of the newer compositions. He also expressed doubt thatj an opera loses anything throughj translation. The rhythm and vow- Here also, the reluctancy to el sounds of the words can be ac- break from the classic language is curately preserved by a talented part of the deeply ingrained prej- translator, he pointed out. "Don udices of the public, Rudel ob- Giovanni" was the only one of the served. three operas to be sung in English. In all operas, the translation Changing Language allows the actors more freedom Opera was meant to be under- than before. They can developr stood, Rudel commented. Many naturalness without the artificial composers said that they wanted mugging that was necessary to the words to their operas in the communicate the situations, Rudel language of the audience. said O"SRA PROGRAM-The New York City Opera Company, direct- ed by Julius Rudel, presented Puccini's "Madame Butterfly" last Sunday in Hill Aud. Joan Sena was seen as Mme. Butterfly, with Frank Poretta singing Pinkerton. This was one of three presenta- tions last weekend sponsored by the University Musical Society. Also seen were Mozart's "Don Giovanni" and Puccini's "La Boheme." Although the opera company selected these three classical operas for its appearance at the University, over half of the presentations it gives each year include "modern" operas -those which have been written since 1910. IS YOUR DATE CONFIRMED? If not, get one-then order your tickets for OKLAHOMVA! Dec. 11-12, $1.75; Dec. 13-14, $2.00 (Best seats remaining are for Dec. 1]th) ANN ARBOR CIVIC THEATRE 1306 Prescott, Ann Arbor FREE' JAZZ and"ClIDIERt1 featuring the 20-piece U of M JAZZ BAND Directed by: BRUCE FISHER Vocalist: SHEI LAH BERNSTEI N SATURDAY, NOV. 23 I mmediately after the Ohio State Game in the Michigan Union Lobby Sponsored by the Michigan union - - > *"",. . a:+x .4Mc' Kr"4'r^v.:M:V .:Lw J~M: , " r"":""."."^t nVK.5M .t. n " r "M.." V .rr41:9.5NW .J.:.L:!/ "1ra 4.':.'4:D.r.AaaL°" ~aLst.S.N: : ~1V.. "M DAILY OFFICIAL BULLETIN ..aaa-.aa'.a~,*.a,.aa' a The Daily Official Bulletin is an official publication of the Univer- sity of Michigan for which The Michigan Daily assumes no editorial responsibility. Notices should be written in TYPEWRITTEN form to Room 3564 Administration Building before 2 p.m. of the day preceding publication, and by 2 p.m. Friday for Saturday and Sunday. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Day Calendar Dept. of Zoology Seminar - James N. Cather, Assistant Professor, "Develop- ment of the Molluscan Shell Gland": 1210 Chemistry Bldg., 4 p.m. Univ. Law School Cook Lectures - Lester J. Evans, M.D., LL.D., Exec. Di- rector of New York Committee on Medical Education, "The University and Medicine": Rackham Amphitheatre, 4:15 p.m. Gilbert & Sullivan Society-"The Mi- kido": Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre, $ P.m. School of Music Recital -- Stanley c;o o<; ;;;;>O U G ;;;;>< ;O;;;> G O<;;;;t>);;;;;;;><;it)G.'Y< C)Q O ;;;;.i