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Marvin Writes of Iranian Progress
A University of Kansas dean who visited Iran last year has written an article for the KU Alumni Magazine in which he stresses the "great progress in Iran toward a better standard of living."
Burton W. Marvin, dean of the School of Journalism, went to Iran on a Fulbright lectureship. He recounted his experience in an article entitled "Persia's Painful Progress."
"THERE IS NO DOUBT that the material aspects of living in the United States are far better than those in Iran," Dean Marvin said. "But when you consider what things are like in Iran as contrasted to what they were 10 years ago, you accept a different perspective and note great progress."
Dean Marvin and his family had been warned to expect "culture shock." "We still are not quite sure what the term means," he said, "but if it means shock over such things as illiteracy and poverty, we indeed have experienced 'culture shock.' Poverty is everywhere and only 15 per cent of Iranians are literate."
Although only 15 per cent are literate now, Dean Marvin said a far greater percentage of children is in school than ever before.
AMERICAN-IRANIAN COOPERation was also discussed by Dean Marvin. "American and Iranian economists, engineers, agriculture experts, and community planners are trying to open doors to better standards of living in Iran through such agencies as Point Four, Ford
Gallery Featured In Art Open House
The lower galleries of Spooner-
Thayer Art Museum will be the
focal point of an annual open house
to be held there Sunday, October
1, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
A loan exhibit of Persian and Indian paintings from the Leland C. Wyman collection will include illustrated manuscript pages, supplemented by decorative art from these countries from the museum's collection.
The Persian miniatures date from the 14th-17th centuries, and the Indian paintings from the 16th-19th centuries. The collection originates in Oklahoma.
MUSEUM OFFICIALS have announced that a ceramics gallery, with examples of English, American and Oriental work, has been reopened for the first time in several years. It was designed and installed by Gerald S. Bernstein, museum curator, and Philip Kassebaum, who was recently named honorary curator of ceramics.
During the summer, Mr. Bernstein reinstated the collection of American Art in the second floor galleries of the museum.
A RECENT ADDITION to the department's faculty will be introduced to the University community at the open house.
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Foundation, and the Near East Foundation."
You'd think the driver of a Thunderbird could afford a dime for parking.
He said the hope is that Iranians will learn and apply improved methods taught by experts, and will then think for themselves and continue to apply and improve these methods after the experts leave.
He is Hugh Wass, who will teach a new course in Oriental Art. Mr.Wass did graduate work in the History of Art and Japanese language at the University of Michigan, and in Chinese language at Columbia University. Last year, he held a fellowship at the Toledo Museum of Art.
A Pinched Inch Saves Dime Fine
This morning one such flashy car slipped through the gate at parking zone X behind another car which was going through on the driver's pass. Moments later, a tiny foreign sedan slipped around the end of the exit bar without ruffling a fender and nestled snugly in a nearby parking stall.
It would appear that a few people are throwing away good dimes while the "smarter" ones ride the gravy train.
"I have heard pessimism regarding this," he said, "and I have heard optimism. It is important to accept small victories as progress and no to expect miracles."
Dean Marvin's Fulbright assignment involved teaching two classes at the University of Teheran; meeting with editors in occasional seminars; lecturing at the Iran America Society, and lecturing and holding seminars at provincial centers.
From 2,500 to 3,000 high schoo students will hear Andreas B. Rechnitzer, director of the Bathyscaph Projects, U.S. Navy Electronics Laboratory, San Diego, Calif., address the 10th annual Science and Mathematics Day program Oct. 7.
Head of Navy Bathyscaph
Project to Deliver Talk
Following the address, students will discuss problems of research, jobs and training with KU faculty members.
At a luncheon in the Kansas Union, Kenneth B. Armitage, assistant professor of zoology, will speak of his Antarctic research of water life last year.
n the weather is clear the public may observe Saturn from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday, Sept. 29, N. W. Storer, professor of astronomy said yesterday.
The observatory can be reached by going through 500 Lindley.
Saturn May Be Seen
Never fear; mother's near.—Fraternity song
Thursday. Sept. 28. 1961
Summerfields Named
Twenty-six new Summerfield Scholars were honored recently at a dinner in the English Room of the Kansas Union.
Nineteen freshmen, four sophomores and three juniors were named as Summerfield Scholars, KU's highest award to undergraduate men. Freshmen were selected on the basis of qualifying examinations. Sophomores and juniors received their awards on the basis of outstanding work done at the University.
Charles Marvin, Lawrence; Robert Miner, Great Bend; Peter Nelson, Bethel; Robert Oblander, Salina; William Panning, Ellinwood; Larry Schiefelbusch, Lawrence; and Arlo Schurle, Green.
Freshmen honored at the dinner were Mike Bainum, Wichita; Don Blevins, Wichita; James Campbell, Paola; William Campoin, Liberal; Harrison Flora, Leavenworth; Robert Gaskin, Wichita; Ralph Hile, Kansas City; Roger Jones, Winfield; John Kannarr, Wichita; David Klassen, Newton; Richard Kobeck, Wichita; John Maloney, Lawrence;
Sophomore students honored were Patrick Baude, Topeka; Gary Gossen, Wichita; Gordon Hager, Hepler; and Philip Mohler, Prairie Village.
Junior Summerfield Scholars named were Robert Berryman, Larned; Dennis Farney, Wilson; and Gary Rosenwald, Topeka.
Tokyo Tower Higher
Japan's Tokyo Tower resembles France's Eiffel Tower but soars 108 feet higher to 1,092 feet. Built to withstand earthquakes and typhoons, the island's tallest structure broadcasts television to Tokyo's nine million inhabitants.
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The Pokes will be beaten in Lawrence Saturday, but Lawrence Sanitary can't be topped.
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