Page Twa‘ SCARLET AND BLACK Saturday, September [3 ”—61 ) Convocation , (Continued from Page I) i Describing the small liberal arts college as “single purpose. hon-metropolitan, rind resident ual," Leggett snidi “The three ‘otsntial virtues of the small h liege are thus its present roblems. They can be turned inc real strengths only if some ard decisions are made about knalntaining that line between phange that cannot be resisted 6nd constancy that is crucial o integrity." l Leggett outlined such a policy l" the academic realm by call. _lng for “a calmer, more oblec< tive decision-making process :Mhich preserves the ultimate ,taculty responsibility about edu- cational policy but allows, in- :deed welcomes, the pertinent and useiul educational judg. merits and perceptions of stus dents.” Concluding with a reference to residentrhall life, Legget‘l laid, “it is possible to say many things, to have many oints of view about this student l(Debelnun against the in low parentls lunction or the college, but whatever the final analysis may show, we cannot go back to the time when the limits of student decisionrmaking were clearly understood and accept- ' ed by all parts of the campus community. We have to find the new limits , . ." Dean Wall echoed several of the themes of the President’s speech, but from a markedly different point of View. Wall, too, commented on the “special tensity in the openings of col~ ieges and universities through. yyt the country,” He said that 'it is as if the nation were pre- ‘aring ior anodier attack upon t. Sumpter rather than for that most typical of all autum- nal scenes in America, the opening or schools and coin leges," Wail observed the calm that has marked the nation during the past summer and said "there are many who feel that it only we did not have students to contend with, we would have no problems at all.” Wall de- cried such an attitude, because "in reality, none of the prob. lems that brought violence into the streets have been or have even begun to be solved." Explaining the title of his address, “The Mud Below, The Sky Above,” the new dean said, “man is a study in paradox, every man stands in the mud and reaches toward the sky. But it is a little more complex than that, {or although every man can see his own bit or sky, he rarely notices his own lit- ter. His neighbor's, however, Stats Out on Freshman Class; Appointments Also Listed Approximately 385 freshmen and some 25 transfer students complement an enrollment or 1,145 students to begin the 124th year tor Grinnell College. in Iddition, more than 20 students will be participating in on- campus programs. Among the changes tor this year’s students are several new titles in the administration. Joseph Wall, former chairman or the iaculty, is assuming duties as riean or the college and Waldo S. Walker will take over the position or dean or ad- ministration. Other changes in- clude the appointments or Con- rley M. Kimbo as associate dean of students, Donald W. Lamhie as vice president and treasurer, and Ralph K. Pom- erenk as business manager. Academically, President Glenn Leggett has announced the appointments 0! 56 new members or the iaculty and staff. The facility has also cre- ated la new Department of Communications, as 'well as upper-class general education programs in Arrican and Alro— American studies, Studies in philosophy and Science, and Urban Studies. New iactllty appointments are: successors — John c. Guthrie. political science 95500an pnoresson — .lnrnaa . Fit-Age, rnusic. SSlsTANT PROF . Armstrong, logy. Charles L, Duke, physics Charles ll, Jensen, maincninllcs; David w Jordan, in rory, Edivin r. lrninwicc, Walter R, titanic-r, Jr., John 9 Mom. halogy, ‘llrum .7. Sclerelh, Rodcrlclt Schnr‘ldcr. . auntie-5: Grin. villc Smith ii, physics, msrhucrous —— cnnrlcs K. Aycrs, German and humanities. Thomas J. Erozn , psychology, Kay ciiglcr, ~ Jun r Ha r ncli, l. scicncc. iv ucaiion [or ‘.n M Johnson, up. John a. Kathie. ‘SORS e John 'tical science; English; Duane Xexel, economist: Henry F. Klein, on, Gerri-t v, Lar londc, classical llnguages. Randell w. Mrgee, Russian; Alan G. Nasser, philosophy; William A 0mm, nu. mdnitles and zntzll Jlmes E. Reeder lll, theatre; Robert E. Re- rech, biology; Gordon s. nowtry, music; Naomi Orm Rowloy, muster James rudrrrn-n, political science; Dennis wnclan, Russlln; rrcderlctr r. Weyrlcn, Jr. on. ASSISTANTS » Dnrwm L. rcldt. chemistry: Jun Kennedy Foster, writ- ing inbornt , Micnan Jackson, rs. ligious stu Donald J. Kralisilr yhyrielt can on ior men and conch; Hownm H. Mncitlullen, Jr., writing laboratory; Lind. Finton Motrin, humanities. stinks to high heaven. “What it seems to me a liber- at education should be about iS‘ the correction of our sensoly perceptions. We need to look obieciively and purposefully at the mud beneath our own feet, and at the same time, seek for some understanding of the other guy's sky." Wall touched on the dangers of extremism, saying, “It is the absolute certainty of the extreme right and the extreme left in their own righteousness - that make them the antithesis to'the liberal arts that they are." Such questions were, in- deed, the main theme of SGA President Lew's remarks. Said Lew: “Our own worst enemy would be ourselves. We often have what seem to be good ideas, yet are unaware or the consequences that our ac- tions might have.” Lew Claimed, “I believe in logic.” Explaining mat logic, not altruism is important in the solution of contemporary prob lems, Lew added that, “Even more than logic I believe in winning." Pl‘olessar Kleinschmidt sound- ed the most traditional themes at the Convocation. He told of being moved by the resignation of over twenty [acuity mem- bars at a Canadian university because of strident activism, He pondered the possibility of such eitects happening here at Grinnell. Addressing student activists who would destroy the college, Kleinschmidt said, “Buzz oil!" The taculty chairman re- peated the theme, “This is not your college," several times during his remarks. Referring to the wider constituency oi' the college -— alumni, parents, and {uture students — Kleinschmidt commented that change must not be ariccted lmpetuously, but considered in terms of “reverence tor the past and relevance tor the present." Concluding his address, Kleinschmidt said, “Sio ’Emi” B. B. King is Scheduled For Darby Gig Tonight By PETER KEEPNEWS The Beale Street Blues Boy is coming to Grinnell. The old‘ est four-year coeducational lio- eral arts college west or the Mississippi has been granted an audience with the King of the Blues. in other wordsias if anyone out there had to be told ~ B. B. King will be here tonight. B. B. King is almost certainly the most iniluential guitar play- er around. Twenty years ago B. B. was playing things on his guitar Lucille that were to be picked up on, much later, by the likes oi Eric Clapton, Mike Bloomfield, and a Cast of thousands. His compositions —liiS most ianluils is probably “Rock Me, Babthnve a tendency to be- come blues classics. His sing- ing is loi-celiil, emotional, moving, and he puts on the kind of show that oiten has Audieiir ces Jumping up and down and screaming wuh joy Within a matter of minutes. At the Atlantic City Pop Fes- tival this summer, heroic a crowd that had been weaned on rock 'n' roll, King and his blues drew seven standing ova- lions. All [his talent, all this excite- ment, all this blues will be happening in Darby Gym (sometimes known as the Fill— more Midwest) beginning at 9:30 pm. and going on, most likely, until B. E. completely runs out oi energy. He is that dedicated a perlorrner. Even through the years and years or one-nightstands, he has pro- bably never given a perform< ance that was less than sensa- tional. He loves to play and sing the blues. His audiences, of Course, love to listen. B. B. King is at the height of his popularity, revered the world over, and now, thanks to the planning and persistance or Gal-y Giddlns, Lee Shamberg, and Miss Georgia Dentei, who have worked tor over a year Io get him tor a concert, he will be periormiug right here at little Old Grinneli College. Don't miss it. You owe it to your Soul [0 be there. 3;. President Glenn Leggett as he addresses ll convocation open- ing the 124th year or the college. Gifts to College Despite last year’s wide- spread fear that sensational publicity about Grinneli would discourage wealthy donors from making contributions, unre. stricted gills to the college amounted to more than in any comparable previous year. Unrestricted gitts to the col- lege from all sources during the 10 months ending last June 30 totalled $660,790, a 51 per cent increase over the 11-month fis- cal year of 1967-68. “Why there was an increase is a question on which anybody could have an opinion,” Pres ldent Glenn Leggett said last week. "Certainly the Develop ment Oiiice ought to get some credit for it." “it could be that at a time when colleges are in linancial trouble donors and friends are responding," Leggett added. Donald Lambie, Vice Pres- ident and Treasurer of the col- lege, attributes the increase to the Academic improvement Masterplan, the ”AIM Program” under which the Development Oiiice is soliciting donations. “We're in a major campaign that has put more concentration on alumni responsibility to the college than in normal years.” La‘lnble explained. "It would have been disappointing ii there hadn't been such a response.” Both Leggett and Lambie be lieve that the sensational publicity surrounding the Playboy protest resulted in some loss or potential donors to the college. “We had several speCliiC instances oi individuals withdrawing pledges," Lamuie commented. College lunds stem irom three major sources—student rees, endowments, and gitts, Gilts are given mainly by trustees, alumni, corporations and busi< nesses, and religious denomin- utions. Both the president and vice president expressed pessimism about the financial Outlook for the college this year. “We aren't going to be as well on - as we were a year ago," pre- dlcted Lamblev increase 51% i . "The inflationary trend oi the ' economy is causing all ou « costs to increase,” he points out. “The declining stock mar} . i r ket will be very detrimental to 37%;“ the college, since donorsoiten give securities. ”And a. downtrend in ih _,. market is still a depressan fl." even it donors are considerin monetary gins," he continued,‘ “Good business conditions ilk. duce a spirit to ive." Lamhle also said that tax res l- forms pending about giving money to educoil such gifts will be tax deduelr' able. ‘ Planned Parenthood i' Has Intercourse With Students over 1m] Grinnell students, most of them underclass women, ’ gathered on the German House ‘7 lawn. Mrs. Esther Walter1 re- told the group that “anyone is . welcome at Planned Parenb hood.“ Discussing various means ot contraception, Mrs. Walter and Center staff member Mrs. Mars tha Parkee dealt with tech— i niques ranging from the so.; ' called rhythm method to tho revolutionaiy “morning - after; pill." Boil-i women anticipato‘ the arrival of the new pills. in Congresi ~1- might make donors hesilai‘tl .4“ 1m. we tion until they are assured that ,.. , which can reportedly prevent; 5:; as. conception it taken within 24 v . r h o u r s after lntercourse.‘ Questions concerning more con- ventional means of birth control :34 tho 3 35 were also answered at meeting. The aws Board is tentatively , or planning to arrange transpon, tation tor Grinnell students de< ethood Center. desiring iurlher details on rho , plans may contact AWS Presr ident Jane West. \'" it; siring to visit the_Planned Par— . ~ individuals \i-ifi.