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the louisville cardinal vol. xliii, no. 25 university af louisville, louisville, kentudaj 40208 april 14, 1972 Fuller-a Communicator of our time By MIKE SLAVEN News Commentary The a.utkor, a. senior pol. sci. major, will be doing graduate work in urban design at the University of Akron. When asked to create an article dealing with one of the most significant figures of the twentieth century, the immediate sensation is humbling. Certainly there have been numerous well-written articles which attempt to capture an essence of R. Buckminster Fuller. I realize my own shortcomings in trying to recapture any part of what I experienced Wednesday night for a period of two hours at Spalding's Auditorium. Some of you who will read this will be' unable to understand my dilemma, yet it is my earnest hope that you may come to better understand what I feel at this moment. To sense the joy of discovery of what to you is a new part of the universe is beyond description. Indeed it leads only to the use of many well-worn cliches and I fear that I may fall into that pattern. This joy of discovery to me reppresents Buckminster Fuller - the man who led this expedition into the wonder of being truly a citizen of the universe. For those of you who at this point are asking who is Buckminster, it is not enough to say that he is a 76 year old mathematician, structural engineer, planetary planner, cartographer, and poet. Foremost among his widely acclaimed achievements is his creation of the geodesic dome. This is, however, not the man nor the way I feel he hopes to be remembered. He is the purest example of a natural philosopher but more than this. What in essence he is then, is the sum total of these things and a little extra. What he achieved in the span of two hours was the expression of a lifetime of diligent study of the universe. The feeling with which one was left at the end was a total saturation of ideas, some of which I will try to capsulize but which are better explained within the nine books he has written. I now begin the following with the greatest sense of injustice to a man who deserves better. If anything is withheld, it is because of lack of time and space. -----:--~-====:;;==--==-:;;;:--- Buckminster Fuller's preoccupation would seem to be the answer to the question, does man have a purpose in the universe, or does he exist just to be pleased or displeased? To this he answers a resounding response - there is a purpose in man's existence. What hinders him from the achievement of that purpose are conditioned reflexes. These are the ideas which have been, through misunderstanding, created within the minds of man. Outstanding a~ng these conditioned reflexes is the idea that specialization is the key to success. This, Fuller fears, may lead to the downfall of man-when he becomes overspecialized. Education is the tool by which this has been constructed and must be the tool by which it is broken down. Genrealization must be the guide of education and the various universal principles the rules. This hopefully brings us to a concept of synergy; in order to be fully understood it is best defined by Fuller himself as, "the behavior of whole systems, unpredicted by any of their parts, taken separately." In explanation of this he employed the analogy of the relationship of the earth and moon as that of two masses interacting. This interaction, however, does not give a true concept of the interaction!? of the entire system. For a clear understanding it is therefore necessary to study the whole rather Fryberger sing - ·a spring tradition By IRENE SPRADLING Cardinal Staff Writer At UL there is a 33-year-old tradition. E3.ch year since 1939, students have picked some early April or May night on some grassy spot on Belknap Campus to officially welcome in spring with the university-wide Fryberger sing. The annual competitive songfest is a tribute to the late Agnes Moor Fryberger, a devoted anQ. inspiring teacher of music at UL from '32 to '39. The woman spent much of her time writing songs for her students. Once while sending these songs to Dean Hilda Threlkeld, she wrote, "It has seemed to me that there was a lack of light and original music among the young people in our university-and that some folks should get busy and supply the demand." Since Agnes's time, the tradition lives on in much the same fashion. Male, female, and co-ed groups compete against one another, rated on musical ability, appearance, and poise. In between songs and during the judging, certain honorary groups and organizations tap their new members and give awards to outstanding individuals and groups of the year. Fryberger tonight This year's Fryberger takes place tonight from 7:30 to 11 p.m. on the quadrangle and is open to the public. (In case of inclement weather, it will take place at Manual Auditorium.) Ricky Coomer and Barbara Comstock will act as master and mistress of ceremonies. APO and Gamma Sigma service fraternity and sorority members will be ushering. Ten campus groups will participate in the actual song fest competition, including some of UL's fraternities and sororities, and one mixed group. At various points during the night, the honorary groups Cwens, Mortar board, Omicron Delta Kappa, Pi Eta Sigma will tap their new members. Outstanding freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior men and women will be announced. · The Inter Fraternity Council will announce the outstanding teacher of the year, as well as give an award to the outstanding fraternity man. The night will end when the master of ceremonies announces the winners of the song fest. Race · Tip!! Pedalathon W ar~n-Up Noon Today \ ' .&-'""-'"- - than the part. If you can deal successfully with the concept of the whole then by knowing some of the parts it is possible to determine other parts. Knowledge which is necessary for this understanding exists within the universe. What man must do is to discover these parts. By 1985, through conscientious effort, Fuller believes that all men on earth can achieve a standard of living higher than ever dreamed possible. To achieve this however, it is necessary to view a concept such as gravity as to what it is rather than as to what it does. The reason that man has reached the level he enjoys today is due to man's bumbling and his inadvertant collisions with the truth. If man is to survive, he can no longer continue in this manner and must thoughtfully seek the truth. Man's wastefulness Fuller cites as the prime example of the need for more diligent thought. We will certainly use up our fuels shortly at the present efficiency rates. Yet there is the possibility of achievement of a balance of energy levels if we begin to use them to their fullest extent. It is this possibility, this hope for achievement which I feel stirs within Buckminster Fuller. After a two hour exchange of energy between man and audience, the listener leaves with this same stirring. Bucky is many things and a little extra. The little extra I now know to be one of the most coveted of attributes - the ability to communicate. Love, truth, and youth are the keys to Fuller's world and are easily adopted by his admiring audience. Love is as the love of a mother for child. Truth is the spontaneous truth of experience. Youth is the time of the creation of thought. Mr. Fuller, I respectfully submit you are all these and then some. See back side
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Title | The Louisville Cardinal, April 14, 1972. |
Volume | XLIII |
Issue | 25 |
Description | The University of Louisville’s undergraduate newspaper. The title of this publication has varied over the years, but with the exception of the period 1928-1930, when it was known as the U. of L. News, the title has always been a variation of The Cardinal. |
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Newspapers College student newspapers and periodicals University of Louisville--Students--Periodicals |
Date Original | 1972-04-14 |
Object Type | Newspapers |
Source | Scanned from microfilm in the Louisville Cardinal newspapers collection. Item Number ULUA Cardinal 19720414 |
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Date Digital | 2019-01-29 |
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Full Text | the louisville cardinal vol. xliii, no. 25 university af louisville, louisville, kentudaj 40208 april 14, 1972 Fuller-a Communicator of our time By MIKE SLAVEN News Commentary The a.utkor, a. senior pol. sci. major, will be doing graduate work in urban design at the University of Akron. When asked to create an article dealing with one of the most significant figures of the twentieth century, the immediate sensation is humbling. Certainly there have been numerous well-written articles which attempt to capture an essence of R. Buckminster Fuller. I realize my own shortcomings in trying to recapture any part of what I experienced Wednesday night for a period of two hours at Spalding's Auditorium. Some of you who will read this will be' unable to understand my dilemma, yet it is my earnest hope that you may come to better understand what I feel at this moment. To sense the joy of discovery of what to you is a new part of the universe is beyond description. Indeed it leads only to the use of many well-worn cliches and I fear that I may fall into that pattern. This joy of discovery to me reppresents Buckminster Fuller - the man who led this expedition into the wonder of being truly a citizen of the universe. For those of you who at this point are asking who is Buckminster, it is not enough to say that he is a 76 year old mathematician, structural engineer, planetary planner, cartographer, and poet. Foremost among his widely acclaimed achievements is his creation of the geodesic dome. This is, however, not the man nor the way I feel he hopes to be remembered. He is the purest example of a natural philosopher but more than this. What in essence he is then, is the sum total of these things and a little extra. What he achieved in the span of two hours was the expression of a lifetime of diligent study of the universe. The feeling with which one was left at the end was a total saturation of ideas, some of which I will try to capsulize but which are better explained within the nine books he has written. I now begin the following with the greatest sense of injustice to a man who deserves better. If anything is withheld, it is because of lack of time and space. -----:--~-====:;;==--==-:;;;:--- Buckminster Fuller's preoccupation would seem to be the answer to the question, does man have a purpose in the universe, or does he exist just to be pleased or displeased? To this he answers a resounding response - there is a purpose in man's existence. What hinders him from the achievement of that purpose are conditioned reflexes. These are the ideas which have been, through misunderstanding, created within the minds of man. Outstanding a~ng these conditioned reflexes is the idea that specialization is the key to success. This, Fuller fears, may lead to the downfall of man-when he becomes overspecialized. Education is the tool by which this has been constructed and must be the tool by which it is broken down. Genrealization must be the guide of education and the various universal principles the rules. This hopefully brings us to a concept of synergy; in order to be fully understood it is best defined by Fuller himself as, "the behavior of whole systems, unpredicted by any of their parts, taken separately." In explanation of this he employed the analogy of the relationship of the earth and moon as that of two masses interacting. This interaction, however, does not give a true concept of the interaction!? of the entire system. For a clear understanding it is therefore necessary to study the whole rather Fryberger sing - ·a spring tradition By IRENE SPRADLING Cardinal Staff Writer At UL there is a 33-year-old tradition. E3.ch year since 1939, students have picked some early April or May night on some grassy spot on Belknap Campus to officially welcome in spring with the university-wide Fryberger sing. The annual competitive songfest is a tribute to the late Agnes Moor Fryberger, a devoted anQ. inspiring teacher of music at UL from '32 to '39. The woman spent much of her time writing songs for her students. Once while sending these songs to Dean Hilda Threlkeld, she wrote, "It has seemed to me that there was a lack of light and original music among the young people in our university-and that some folks should get busy and supply the demand." Since Agnes's time, the tradition lives on in much the same fashion. Male, female, and co-ed groups compete against one another, rated on musical ability, appearance, and poise. In between songs and during the judging, certain honorary groups and organizations tap their new members and give awards to outstanding individuals and groups of the year. Fryberger tonight This year's Fryberger takes place tonight from 7:30 to 11 p.m. on the quadrangle and is open to the public. (In case of inclement weather, it will take place at Manual Auditorium.) Ricky Coomer and Barbara Comstock will act as master and mistress of ceremonies. APO and Gamma Sigma service fraternity and sorority members will be ushering. Ten campus groups will participate in the actual song fest competition, including some of UL's fraternities and sororities, and one mixed group. At various points during the night, the honorary groups Cwens, Mortar board, Omicron Delta Kappa, Pi Eta Sigma will tap their new members. Outstanding freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior men and women will be announced. · The Inter Fraternity Council will announce the outstanding teacher of the year, as well as give an award to the outstanding fraternity man. The night will end when the master of ceremonies announces the winners of the song fest. Race · Tip!! Pedalathon W ar~n-Up Noon Today \ ' .&-'""-'"- - than the part. If you can deal successfully with the concept of the whole then by knowing some of the parts it is possible to determine other parts. Knowledge which is necessary for this understanding exists within the universe. What man must do is to discover these parts. By 1985, through conscientious effort, Fuller believes that all men on earth can achieve a standard of living higher than ever dreamed possible. To achieve this however, it is necessary to view a concept such as gravity as to what it is rather than as to what it does. The reason that man has reached the level he enjoys today is due to man's bumbling and his inadvertant collisions with the truth. If man is to survive, he can no longer continue in this manner and must thoughtfully seek the truth. Man's wastefulness Fuller cites as the prime example of the need for more diligent thought. We will certainly use up our fuels shortly at the present efficiency rates. Yet there is the possibility of achievement of a balance of energy levels if we begin to use them to their fullest extent. It is this possibility, this hope for achievement which I feel stirs within Buckminster Fuller. After a two hour exchange of energy between man and audience, the listener leaves with this same stirring. Bucky is many things and a little extra. The little extra I now know to be one of the most coveted of attributes - the ability to communicate. Love, truth, and youth are the keys to Fuller's world and are easily adopted by his admiring audience. Love is as the love of a mother for child. Truth is the spontaneous truth of experience. Youth is the time of the creation of thought. Mr. Fuller, I respectfully submit you are all these and then some. See back side |
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