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Monday. Dec. 12, 1955. University Daily Kansai
SANTA PICTURES HIMSELF—Above is a drawing by Saul Steinberg of the "new" Santa Claus. The drawing is one of several lent to the Art Museum by Hallmark Cards collection, K. C., Mo. Mr. Steinberg says of Santa, "He can be anything he wants and do anything he feels like." The collection is on the second floor of the Art Museum—(Daily Kansan Photo)
Modern Santa, Ancient Art Part Of Museum Features
A strange sight in the Museum of Art recently was two small boys about nine years old looking at paintings in the main gallery—strange because there are seldom more than two or three University students in the building at once.
'Petty To Look At'
Both boys wandered about for a while peering intently at each of the paintings and sculptures on exhibit. What maintained their interest? They replied, "some pictures tell a story, others are just pretty and fun to look at." A majority of students intent upon school work seemingly miss the leisure time enjoyment the museum offers.
Sculpture in the recent German and Austrian Rococo exhibit portraits Greek goddesses, historical figures, and characters and situations from the Bible.
Also on display are the imaginative paintings of Albert Bloch, which seem to allow free reign to the viewer's imagination.
Contemporary Santa
Contemporary. A current exhibit borders between fine and commercial art—it is the Saul Steinberg Santa Claus drawings. Steinberg's Santa is humorous, but in the contemporary sense. Steinberg portrays him wearing a Chesterfield coat adorned with a row of brilliant military dals.
Another art museum activity is the Art Film Series. The first feature of the fall series showed some of the earliest known paintings of man, found in a cave in France. For those who enjoy classical music the museum offers the daily noon and 4 p.m. "Record Concert" in the main gallery.
Class Sends Sweden Christmas Greetings
Christmas greetings for radio rebroadcast in Sweden have been taped in the Audio-Visual Education class taught by Prof. Fred Montgomery. The 15-minute long program will be sent to Stockholm for rebroadcast there.
The four class members, Prof. Victor Hyden, instructor of speech and drama, Mohamed Kazem, graduate student of Cairo, Egypt, Robert Holder, Baton Rouge, La. graduate student, and Elizabeth Nyman, graduate student of Stockholm, Sweden, each spoke briefly on their purpose in taking the class and how they will use the information in their recent fields. Miss Nyman gave the Christmas greetings in Swedish.
2 Receive Health Grants
By studying the metabolism of the bacteria which cause rabbit fever, Dr. R. C. Mills, chairman of the KU biochemistry department, hopes to learn more about the burning of energy in the human body.
Dr. Mills has received a second-year renewal for this research from the U.S. Public Health Service. The grant is for $4.153.
The Health Service has also given a grant of $13,414 enabling Dr. Paul G. Roofe, professor and chairman of the KU anatomy department, to continue fundamental research on development and chemistry of the central nervous system.
The National Advisory Neurological Diseases and Blindness Council of the USPHS recommended sponsorship of the work for the fifth year. The initial grant of $7,000 was enlarged. Approximately $40,000 was involved during the first four years.
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Official Bulletin
Museum of Art record concert, noon
at the Museum. Gallery. Bach "Jesus,
Dearest Master..."
Amblystoma or the tiger salamander, a small lizard-like creature, is the laboratory animal. Its nervous system has been charted and patterns of behavior and growth recorded. The problem now is to make chemical analyses and to determine if there is a consistent chemical pattern in relation to behaviour.
Today
Student Union Activities Travel Coffee
4 p.m., Student Union music room.
Speaker: James W. Drury, "Experience in Japan."
ISA meeting, 7:30 p.m., 305 Student Union.
Newman Club, rosary. 5:10 p.m.
christian program and recording of
christian program, ICM.
Dress Rehearsal, German Choir and Cast, 6:45 p.m. Pfraser Theater.
Museum of Art record concert, no
p.m., Main gallery. Climosa: "In Mam-
sia."
YM-YWCW International Commission,
7th WWWCW International Union. *Tapell-Israeli
Arad Dispute*.
KU Christian Fellowship public lecture,
7:30 p.m. Speaker: Dr Walter L. Wilson.
"Does God Work Accurately?" Oread
Room, Student Union.
Engineerettes, 8 p.m., Women's lounge of the Art Museum.
Personal morning meditation, 7:30-
7:55 a.m., Danforthe Chapel, Everybody
bathroom.
Paradise Lost reading, 4:15 p.m., Music Room. Student Union.
Newman Club, rosary, 5:10 p.m.
church. Coffee, 4:30 p.m., church building
Social Work Club, will attend meet-
the Student Union lobby at 6:30 p.m.
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Arnold Air Society, 7:30 p.m., 107 Military
Science. Attendance required.
University lecture, 7:30 p.m. Art Museum. Speaker: Dr. Diego Angulo Iniquez. "Great Masters of Spanish Painting of the 17th Century."
YM-YWMA & SUA political coffee, 4 p.m. Student Union Music Room. Speaker: Congressman Errett Scrivener. "Role of Political Parties in Legislation."
Newman Club executive meeting, 7
p.m. church basement Discussion, 8
10 a.m. conference
CCUU steering committee, 4 p.m., Student Union office.
German Nativity Christmas play, 8
pm. Fraser Theater. Everybody well.
with thanks.
Lecture by Dr. Diego Angulo Inquiez,
1 p.m., Art Museum "Great Spanish
Spoon"
KU Has Own Mr. Peepers
Clifford Stratton, "After Geneva—
Wilson, Spencer," Student University,
Sponsored by CCUN.
Professor Says He Owes His Taste In Clothes To His Wife
By JIM TICE
(Of The Daily Kansan Staff)
"Psychologists frequently use white rats and sophomores for experimentation, probably because there is a superabundance of each," Dr. John L. Michael, assistant professor of psychology, recently told one of his classes.
Dr. Michael, who is new at the University this year, received his Ph.D. in psychology at UCLA last year. There he taught classes in elementary psychology while he did his graduate work.
"Students who receive pleasant sensations (reinforcement or reward) in classes are highly motivated to do good work," said Prof. Michael, who is a strong believer in reinforcement theory.
Resembles Mr. Peepers
One name often used by students to describe Dr. Michael is "Mr. Peepers." D r. Michael, who resembles Wally Cox's television personality in appearance and subtle wit, says he supposes "this is complimentary."
John Michael
"W h y, h e o jv arteries should have his own TV screen which will show his classmates are so interesting and entertaining,' one junior coed remarked.
Students have been heard to remark about Prof. Michael's good taste in clothing.
Wife Picks His Clothes
"Wife Picks His Clothes
"I really have garish taste," Dr.
Michael said. "My wife, Bettie, tells
me what tie to wear with what
jacket, slacks, and socks. It always seems to upset her when
wear brown shoes with a blue outfit. The truth is, my brown shoes are more comfortable than my black ones. Besides, by students can't see my shoes most of the time anyway."
Prof. Michael met his wife, Betty, when they were in graduate school together.
Dr. Michael recently told his classes of teaching his cat to turn on a light by pulling a cord when the word "light" was given as a stimulus.
"This was also to show company," he said. "Since pulling the light cord involved a considerable amount of work, a difficult response, I tied a loop in the light string and placed a lever through it. Stepping on the lever to turn on the light didn't exhaust the cat quite as rapidly.
But my wife came in and stepped on the lever and pulled the chain right out of the light socket. I'm going to teach my wife tricks instead."
UN Group To Sell Cards
The Collegiate Council for the UN will begin selling Christmas cards at the Student Union Book Store today. The cards will be sold until the beginning of Christmas vacation. The proceeds from the sale of these cards will be distributed through UNICEF to give food and medical aid to children and mothers throughout the world.
A Tip from Santa
About your Christmas Vacation...
You'll be busy with social events and visits most of the Christmas vacation. Be sure you have plenty of clean, freshly pressed clothes. Send them to New York Cleaners right away. (P. S. It's more fun to unpack clean clothes than dirty ones.)
DIAL VI 3-0501
to date a cool chick . . .
don't clown around...
MAKE YOUR PITCH BY WIRE!
Psychology majors will be thoroughly familiar with the principle: "If she's worth dating, she's worth wiring."
Others, however, may need reminding of the psychological fact that absolutely no one can resist the impact of a telegram. The application of the principle to Dating is obvious; let others be disappointed because of their dated dating methods... YOU flash her a glowing request for a date by wire.
(Note: the same principle can be applied to arranging for job interviews with VIAF's and course attendees from home.)
On any Occasion its wise to wire WESTERN UNION
703 Massachusetts, Lawrence, Kansas
Tel: VI-3-7262 or VI-3-7263