DePaulia (DePaul University, Chicago, IL), 1977-09-23

              Volume 56 Number 2 By Steve Hudomiet The DePaul School of Music formerly located at Lewis Center, began operation on the Lincoln Park Campus on Monday, September 19. According to Mr. Richard Kennell, Music School AdmissionCoordinator.theinitial phase of the move involving the creation of faculty offices, is complete and the facilities were ready for use at the beginning of this week. The School of Music will occupy the Stone Administration Building on the property purchased from McCormick Theological Seminary last winter. A small part of the library building next door will be temporarily used for rehearsal studios until the needed facilities can be built in the Stone Building.Kennell commented that the reason for the move Uptown was lack of space at Lewis Center. Downtown, many fac­ ulty members were without offices and there was only limited rehearsal space of poor acoustic quality. Kennell stated, "The facilities Uptown offer increased and improved space over what we had downtown. We now have increased space for classrooms, rehearsal studios, and performances." Kennell commented that the Music School move may cause some faculty and students minor travel problems Uptown but the improved facilities outweigh the inconveniences. Commenting on the move, Dr. Fred Miller, Dean of the School of Music, said, "Phase one of the move, creating offices and classrooms, is completed now. Phase two, including the creation of teaching studios, transformation of the chapel into a concert hall, and acoustical work will be done in the coming months." Miller also commented on the few problems relating to the change of location by say- Pamela frierson. Administrative Assistant te the Peon off DePaul College, speaks at Minority Orientation./Photo by Ed Blanco) DePaul Student Improves Sox Park The DePaulia Music School Moves to Uptown Campus ing, "The problems we've heard are minor. We've had great response about the quality of the space we have. The students and faculty are impressed with the facilities." The Mask School will oeaipy the Stone Administration Bulking. During Minority Orientation By Jeanie Dziekan A free dinner was provided for new minority students and their families at the Minority Orientation, held on September 10 and 11 at the Lincoln Park Campus. According to Pamela Frierson, Administrative Assistant to the Dean of DePaul College and the director of DePaul's minority program, "The Minority Orientation was financed by DePaul College and backed by the University." Money for the dinner came from the funds that DePaul College allotted for the Orientation. Frierson said that the Orientation was a success and should Miller expressed hope that the move Uptown will result in more interest in the School of Music. "This is really a campus," Miller said. 'Our being here may have more impact on uni­ Free Dinner Provided for Minority Students not cause any racial misunderstanding."The facts should be reported first and then the personal feelings or attitudes should be included later in an editorial...! have no qualms about editorials," said Frierson, "People should be allowed to draw their own conclusions." "We're all here for the business of an education," Frierson commented, "I don't think a class will touch it all-it is just human interaction." She explained, "It is universally recognized that there is a need for a special Minority Orientation, but it is bad sentiment that it often builds." See Page 3 September 23, 1977 (Photo by Sue Wish) versity life. This neighborhood is active and interested. We hope to have better attendance at our concerts and programs. From every standpoint, the move is an advantage." In addition to the dinner, the Orientation included a get-acquainted session and assorted speeches from the Administration. Frierson said, "We didn't have box lunches this year." "About 180 attended the dinner. There were about 50 students," Frierson stated, "I'd venture to say that one-third to one-half of the new minority students were there. We also had a good group of students who volunteered." She said, "I'd like to become more involved not only with the freshmen and sophomores, but with the juniors and seniors, too. That's my tentative plan. After the dust settles in the first couple of weeks, we'll see where we're going."