Word: curricular
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...existing subsidy of athletics was produced as evidence that the University recognizes financially the importance of extra-curricular activities. In the same connection, the proposed Harvard Theatre, now high on the President's preferred list, was cited...
...lowest points in the long history of College theatrical activity. For whereas at one time or another in the past, drama had occupied a high position in the undergraduate's life, it was then one of the least participated in--and least regarded--of the many extra-curricular activities at the College. The Harvard Dramatic Club, the acknowledged leader of student drama since its inception in 1908, was in bad financial shape after a barren year in which othello was its only production. There were other organizations to be sure --The Hasty Pudding was still attracting its certain audience...
...Committee on Visual Arts suggested in its recent report that, "essentially, Harvard's theatre should be of an extra-curricular character." In obvious disregard of this principle, however, the Committee recommended the establishment of a course in play production and three non-credit seminars in design, direction, and lighting...
Reinforcing these proposals, which would remove the Harvard theatre from the realm of the extra-curricular, are the suggestions which encourage faculty control--even if not during after school hours. First is the recommendation for the appointment of a professor in dramatic arts who would be "chairman of the theatre program and also director." Next, "the Committee recommends the appointment of a second faculty member, a designer-technician to aid in maintaining a high quality in theatre." Such enthusiasm for polished productions would come, unfortunately, at the expense of student initiative and self-development...
...Domestic Scholarship, awarded for the Council by the Financial Aid Office to an outstanding figure in extra-curricular activities lacking the academic standing necessary for a College stipend, last year amounted to $1500 split three ways. This year, a total of only $500 will be awarded...