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Penn State Intercom......November 7, 2002 University Park forms arts task forceThe University has established an Arts Task Force (ATF) to assist with the discussion of conflicts concerning artistic, creative works and their display on the University Park campus. The ATF does not condone any form of censorship and does not intend to adjudicate any controversy. Its purpose is to initiate an educational process whereby an exchange of ideas can occur. The aim of the task force is to create a dialogue where a climate of understanding and appreciation for differing cultural perspectives can be created. While most of the work of the task force is anticipated to involve student-produced works, it may be contacted concerning professional presentations of artistic work on the campus. The committee is appointed by the dean of the College of Arts and Architecture in consultation with the director of the School of Visual Arts. Those appointed to the committee for 2002-03 are: Robin Becker, professor of English; Clay Calvert, associate dean, Schreyer Honors College; Charles Dumas, associate professor of English; Charles Garoian, director of the School of Visual Arts; Joan Landes, professor of women's studies and history; Steve MacCarthy, vice president for University Relations; Sally McCorkle, associate professor of art; and Sarah Rich, assistant professor of art history. For more information on the Arts Task Force, contact Charles Garoian, 210 Patterson Building, at (814) 865-0444 or crg2@psu.edu. |