,qw w w. w w w ..x^-..- 7# . : :. a -. .. + !r. : S R z x r . ~ 'vHv5' . .i.Y.T4F'N . 4x i :r F Y- . 34 P7 . . : i 79 ° fi # Foreign (Continued from Page 3) follow-up survey to a December 1982 study by MSA. Only 16 percent of the in- ternational student population an- swered the questionnaire, after three different attempts at soliciting respon- se. "We are discouraged by survey upon survey with no follow-up and consistent negative results," Wampah said. "The outcome is apathy, and apathy is dif- ficult to overcome. People need proof, need to know what the University will do for foreign students and what they can do for the University. A turnabout is possible and in the self-interest of both parties. Wampah said that when graduate students go back and play important roles in their own countries they in- fluence future enrollment at the University of students from their own countries. "The academic standards are con- stant," he said, "so that social climate plays an important part in continuing or increasing enrollment." He is working to reestablish mutual confidences," and if that is accom- plished according to Wampah, a more active population of foreign students will make a more positive contribution toward the social exchange between American and international students.. The International Student Affairs committee could be missing that link," he said. Heise said also, "The International Center at one time provided the connec- tion between the foreign students and other student organizations, but that link no longer exists. The nationality clubs now fill that need." ISAC, a committee made up of the presidents of each different nationality club, works within the structure of Michigan Student Assembly to join the clubs into an international body and link that body with other student organizations. The committee has been unable thus far to sponsor any successful inter- national activities because it operates, according to Wampah, "(without the) minimal facilities for effective organization such as an office or meeting place, and with sporadic non- precise funding." In recent negotiations, they were given an office to share with one other organization, a compromise from an original offer of being the fourth in an already established office. In terms of the funding program, ISAC was given no alternative to the current method of soliciting funds from one of five different offices, including MSA itself. The problem of having no secure base of funds evidenced itself at the recent ISAC meeting. The meeting fell on United Nations Day, an event the com- mitte wanted to celebrate by having cake and soft drinks during the meeting. Turning to the International Center for help President Wampah was given coupons for a free slice of pizza from Parcheezies at the Union and free large fries, with any purchase, from The Miug. He did, in fact, distribute the coupons to those present at the meeting but it didn't exactly stimulate a festive feeling. ISAC's present activites include con- ducting a weekly radio program on WCBN from 6:30-7 p.m.. According to the group's official position, the main objective of the show is to serve as a dialogue between the international and American communities, but also to in- form the University about international happenings. The committee's first social event, World Music Night is open to the public and scheduled for Saturday, November 17 in the Union. There will be music for dancing and listening as well as possible performances by local dancing groups. ISAC functions to united foreign students and link them to the com- munity of American students and to the University administration. Among the foreign students themselves, however, there is a questions as to whether this 0 Z C 0) Dc O n) Heise: 'International Center no longer plays the same role type of organization is desirable or even necessary. Xavier Maret, a French Ph.D. can- didate in the Institute of Public Policy, "isn't interested in sticking with the foreigners" and says he feels it isn't necessary. His status here is mainly determined by the professional nature of his studies and he says they are his main priority. "Public Policy is a relatively new field," he said. "The program I'm in is something I couldn't get in France and that is why I'm here. I can act here the same as I always did," he said, "because American society is closer to European" (than to other non-Western countries) "What I represent as a French person is only a way of breaking the ice, a star- ting place for conversation," he added. "After that it is a matter of the in- dividual and his personality." Maret said he has the feeling of being a visitor and imposes upon himself cer- tain restrictions as a result. "I feel it is not my perogative to par- ticipate in local politics. I do not have the right to claim publicly my opinion or enforce it. It's the kind of respect due from a visitor." He emphasized, however, that he does not feel any restrictions forced upon him by American society because he is a foreigner within it. Alice Yang, a senior in the Business School from the Republf._ of China, sees herself somewhat differently. "I am here as a foreign student and it is very important for me to represent my coun- try fairly. It is my responsibility for through my actions as an individual, people may make general assumptions about my country," Alice says she wan- ts to "make full use" of her Asian background by participating in the Free China Student Association, the In- ternational Student Affairs Committe, and the Martha Cook Dormity Minority Council. She says she feels that cultural education activities can "broaden ones mind, help people understand each other and serve as one way to reduce misunderstanding between nations." Different people express their national identity in different ways depending on the background, expec- tations, and personality each person brings with him. Living in a foreign country means reconciling the place you came from with the place you are. For some it is a constant active process, for others it can slip easily into the background. In any case, it is not something even completely forgotten. As Maret said. "I am French. I am not American and I don't want to be." Oram is a senior in LSA and she spent her junior year abroad in Israel.. R E L E A S R E C E N Tand well put together album. The music Slatkin a Raiu Artst - eahes Oigna and lyrics give it a certain magic assisting. Various Artists - Teachers Original making it seem as if you are a part of solid bra: S Yet another AOR free advertising the song. In "NM156", for instance, you form rous marketed as a film soundtrack. can sense the anxiety of the heroine as were good ploy she is about to be terminated. This marcato Teachers is set in a contemporary high album is recommended for those who required school, and the selection here is in that like good music. R.L. dously qu respect appropriate enough, with cuts woodwin Map of the World - "Mby 38 Special, Nigh Ranger, ZZ Top, C L A S S complish "Monkey Bob Seger, and The Motels. Joe evidence Paw"/"Disconnection" (Stigmata, 45) Cocker's on the disc too, inap- Mozart: Sonata in A Maeor K331 highly sk Wow! Keep your ears buried too long propriately enough, with a syrupy Mozat:Sonata in AK Major i1 hgls in albums by east coast/west coast ballad where his always entrancing minor- Miso UhiapianistLRecen psychedelic bands, and look what hap- voice is all but drowned in a celestial hs L. Bull, pens - next time you emerge from the (hlis headphones, POW!, there's a whole mix. Ian Hunter, also out of place here, This album consists of some of vey, Jose smallneo-sychedelicrevival thin makes the sole legitimate contribution Mozart's most popular piano music smY g with a metallic sounding track that served quitwe by pian Misuko going on right here in our town, yeah may be far from his best, but is still Ann Arbor. What with the electro-dan- welcomed by the virtue he's been Uchida.hUchida pays withia very ce-pop-art-jirge-etc. tripouts of Tool uhadfo o o og h olc round, chime-like tone quality with IN cepp-r geec tio stora" unheard from for too long. The colle- sprted p sn and true Mozarean FOR and Die, and the more straightforward tion may possibly spin off a few hit s phrasing retrosounds of The Evaders, there's singles, but who cares? B.L.B flavor. At intervals the music seems to practically a whole scene happening,cons ysay aon and this single by local faves Map of the MElTkA_ L k emanates a lack of color.hHowever, she SPI World just might win it some notice , solved that problem in her original ap- outside the city limits. "Monkey Paw" Queensryche - The Warning (EMI proach to the many rolled broken chor- Oc is a perfectly swell rumbling-under pop America) ds in the famous Rondo alla Tura tune, with an excellent lead vocal by A new album, a different direction. movement of the A Major Sonata. This 205 Khalid Hanifi and neat background After starting off with a first album that brought contrast, which added a unique FT. L keyboard/vocal frills, the latter by kicked ass, Queensryche is taking a flavor to the many of those chords Sophia Hanifi, who sings lead on the mellower approach to their music. which are so prominent in the piece. N. G. Pleas flip. "Disconnection" is nearly as ace, a Their style on this one is similar to Prokofiev: Symphoney No. 5 in B flat ... fluid psyche-rocker that. . . Why, wait a Rush - it's melodic and contains major Op. 100 - St. Louis Symphony minute, this is a really GOOD record! futuristic, story-like lyrics. On the Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin, conductor Name _ No kidding! No local-band prejudices negative side this album tends to drag (RCA Red Seal Digital) Address _ slanting that judgement! Michael in parts. It's also quite mellow for thos Ah! . . . to hear the pleasant pungent Stander rounds out the band on bass; who truly enjoy heavy metal (there is spicy sounds of Prokofiev is always a the production by Tom Whitaker and little or no headbanging to be done fulfilling experience. The Symphony in Phone - Alan Goldsmith is very fine. The Map when this album is on). On the plus B Flat is definately an excellent way to Arrival - has not as yet developed a very side, The Warning is a well thought out satisfy that type of desire and Maestro dynamic stage presence, but they can write songs for keeps. Hey! Maybe if we can get Mitch Easter up here someCASH Announcing Coloni weekend ... D.H. We Pay cash for usedH ot D Janey Street - Heroes Angels & Frien- ds (Artista) This debut album from Street has been getting a big push from Arista and in some respects it deserves it. 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Industrial Hwy. 0 6 Weekend/Frida 0 Z LU LU 0 Y1 ISAC meeting: Wampah speaks with a fellow committee member. 4 Weekend/Friday, November 9, 1984 - . . .7.7.7..