'- EWSLETTER ENGINEERING QUAD 31, ROOM 1 UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII HONOLULU, HAWAII 96822 - - - -... PHONE: 948-8934 Vol. XI: 10 June 16, 1979 ANDREW OLIVER MEMORIAL FUND It was with deep regret that colleagues and friends of Professor Douglas Oliver learned of the loss of his son, Andrew, who was a passenger on the American Airline's DC-10 flight out of Chicago on May 25. A memorial fund has been established to support the efforts of the Ruger Center, Hawaiian Association for Retarded Citizens. The Center is a non-profit organization with the primary goal of helping adults to develop skills for s elf-sufficiency and realize their maximum potential. Contributions may be sent to: Andrew Oliver Memorial Fund/Ruger Center 3989 Diamond Head Road Honolulu, Hawaii 96816 NHJ DIRECTIONS IN PACIFIC HISTORY NEW DIRECTIONS IN PACIFIC HISTORY is the title of a panel that will be included in the forthcoming meeting of the Pacific Coast Branch of the American Historical Association. The panel is being co-sponsored by the Institute for Polynesian Studies, Brigham Young University - Hawaii Campus, and will be chaired by Dr. JERRY K. LOVELAND. As to date, two papers are scheduled: 1) "In Search of Ratu Sukurna," (a first report on the official. biography of Fiji's greatest statesman) by Dr. DERYCK SCARR, Senior Research Fellow, Department of Pacific and Southeast Asian History, Australian National University. 2) ''New Directions or Monograph Myopia? Pacific Islands History in the 1980's: a discussion paper," by Dr. KERRY HOWE, Professor of Pacific History at Massey University, New Zealand. A third invitation to a Pacific Islander has not been finalized. Please see the next Newsletter (July 16) for final details or contact Dr. TIM MACNAUGHT, Department of History, UH Manoa Campus, phone: 948-7674 or 239-6578. Time and Place: August 9 10:00 a.m. Kamani Room Hawaiian Regent Hotel
2- an article Regretful following carr!i At a time when new United States the Pacific area it seems Pacific Studies--the center of its kind be closing down. Predic troubles are with a Center Director activities which have vis, annual conferences and third of the world, data papers and, the Center offices are Center for South America--should causes named on-campus communications across a distributed continent, says, than it is on the t 950 C as ssor 1 11 e 8, FROH THE toria llowing is a in Pacific nat exhib To Whom it may concern In response to Nations' declaration of as Year of the Child," for Pacific and Or tudies at the Univerof Victor an exhibit of childrens' art from various islands in the Pacif exhibit, "A Child' s-eye Vie\v of Pacific, 11 is scheduled to be our Haltwood Gallery this November and we would like to ask for your ion in us to school childrens' art works for this d possible, we would like children from the -------- island group, ages of six and fourteen, to contribute twenty to five works of art in the form of or sketches. As themes for the ar we sugges the child's perception of his island in relation to the Pacific, and his vision of the island's past,, and fu- From those works received, ten to fifteen will be selected for the exrequested, we would allowed to order that become a and museums the
-3- If you would be willing tu help in collecting childrens' art from your island area to be included in this exhibit, please have the material forwarded to me at the above address by the middle of July in order that we may plan the exhibit accordingly. Also, it would be most helpful if the following were included with each work of art submitted: the name and age of the child, his village and island, the title of the work of art, and a short description of what the child is depicting. Thanking you in advance for your interest and cooperation, Yours Truly, Jan W. Walls Director CONFERENCE ON THE PACIFIC COMMUNITY: TmvARDS A ROLE FOR LATIN AMERICA EASTER ISLAND, CHILE 18-23 OCTOBER 1979 The Institute of International Studies at the University of Chile and the Chilean Institute of Humanistic Studies are co-sponsoring a conference on "The Pacific Community: Toward a Role for Latin America" to be held on Easter Island, 18-23 October, 1979. The text of a general information circular received by the PIP office reads as follows: 1. The broad Pacific Ocean basin has gradually led to the formation of a community among the nations sharing its coast and adjacent regions. The increasing flows of trade, investments and transports, the availability of natural resources, the growing political interchange, the development of cultural links, and the emergence of organizations for international cooperation, among other factors, are all influencing the formation of this new community. Important industrialized nations such as the United States, the Soviet Union, Japan, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, France and the United Kingdom, perform an active role within this geographical framework. The peoples Republic of China emerges with its own international role. Leading developing nations from Asia, the South Pacific and Latin America are also beginning to define their respective policies. All of these nations are interacting within the broad spectrum of renewed trans-pacific relations. The purpose of this Conference is to study the new economic, political and cultural dimensions of the cooperation in the Pacific Ocean basin, emphasizing those developments and trends which are leading towards the creation of a new community. Within this context, the actual and potential role of Latin America in the trans-pacific cooperation will also be discussed, with a view to identify those areas and problems which may contribute to strengthen relations across the basin. It is also expected that the Conference might contribute to foster the reciprocal understanding among the nations who share this ocean. Easter Island has been chosen as the venue of the Conference in view of being the symbol of a Latin American relationship with the Pacific and the testimony of a historical and cultural identification in which Chile has a leading role. This will be the first international meeting to take place in Easter Island, what also represents a new landmark in the trans-pacific
-4-2. Background of the Conference. Since the establishment of the Institute of International Studies of the University of Chile, this institution has kept an active concern about the cooperation in the Pacific. In 1970 a Conference on Latin America Returns to the Pacific was organized in Vina del Mar under the direction of Professor Claudio Veliz, founder of the Institute and presently the Dean of the School of Social Sciences of La Trobe University, Australia. In 1975 another international meeting was held in Vina del Mar on the subject of Science and Technology in the Pacific Basin, with the p of the Australian Society for Latin American Studies. The present Conference is a new and advanced step in this continuing process of studies on the Pacific. 3. Agenda. The Conference discussions will be organized in relation to the following general agenda: 1. History and culture as the foundations of a Pacific community. 2. The geography of islands as a new dimension of trans-pacific relations. 3. Economic development in the Pacific Basin and the prospects of cooperation. 4. Natural resources and ocean resources as the basis of a special relationship. 5. Political linkages in the Pacific Basin and its role in international relations. 6. Schemes of international cooperation and the perspectives of a growing trans-pacific interaction. 7. The emergence of the South Pacific as a regional community. 8. Latin America and Chile in a trans-pacific dimension. The detailed agenda, with indication of specific titles of presentations under each heading and related aspects, will be announced in due course. 4. Speakers and Participants. The Conference will invite distinguished speakers on each subject, representing the academic community, political and economic institutions, governments, international organizations, and public and private entities, from Asia, the Americas, the South Pacific and other interested regions. list of speakers will be announced in due course. In 1978, with support from the Tinker Foundation, New York, the Institute organized a study group on the relations between Latin America and the Asia Pacific region, the papers of which will be published shortly. Beginning in 1979, with the support from the University of Chile, an area for the study of the subject was organized on permanent basis. Also, specialized articles have been regularly published in the Journal Estudios Internacionales. Participation in the Conference will be invited seeking the representation of all relevant points of view for the discussion of the subject. Participation will require a letter of invitation. The
-5-5. Contribution of Papers. In addition to papers that are being requested, participants and interested institutions may contribute with papers on the agenda items and related subjects. A maximum length of 25 pages is suggested, and papers may be written in spanish or english. All papers will be published in book form after the Conference. Deadline for receiving papers to be distributed at the Conference is September 14, 1979. 6. Organization of Work and Languages. Each presentation will be scheduled for 30 minutes to be followed by discussion. The detailed calendar of sessions will be announced in due course. The program will allow the necessary time for visiting the archaeological and historical sites of Easter Island, and an introductory presentation on the island and its culture will also be scheduled. English and spanish will be the working languages of the Conference, with simultaneous translation in both languages. 7. Dates of the Conference and Travel Arrangements. Participants will travel by air from Santiago to Easter Island on Thursday, October 18, 1979. To this end, foreign participants are expected to arrive in Santiago not later than Wednesday, October 17. Foreign participants making use of the South Pacific route, connecting for Easter Island in Fiji or Tahiti, will be informed of the arrangements in each case. To this end, they are kindly requested to inform about their travel plans with the necessary anticipation. The return trip from Easter Island to Santiago will take place on Tuesday, October 23. Participants returning via South Pacific will also be informed of the applicable arrangements. In all cases, it is requested that travel plans be informed with anticipation. It is also suggested that the respective airline be consulted about visa requirements. 8. Hotel Arrangements. Accomodations will be provided at the Hotel Hanga Roa in Easter Island, where the Conference sessions will also take place. Participants planning to travel with spouses are kindly requested to inform with anticipation as to take care of reservations. 9. Organizing and Sponsoring Institutions. The Conference is jointly organized by the Institute of International Studies of the University of Chile and the Chilean Institute of Humanistic
-6- Studies. The former is an institution for advanced research and teaching in the field of international relations, organized under the central administration of the University of Chile. The latter is a private institution dedicated to research in the social sciences and economics. The Conference is sponsored by the Tinker Foundation, New York, and by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, Federal ic of 10. Additional Information. Professor Francisco Orrego Vicuna, Institute of International Studies Condell N 249. Santiago 9. Chile P.O. Box 14187. Sue. 21 Santiago, Chile. Cables: INTERACADEMIC. SANTIAGO- Tels. 258249-259197. PEACESAT SCHEDULE FOR ector University of Chile JULY HONTH/DAY TIME TOPIC 6/18 5:00-6:30 p.m. 6/19 9:00-10:00 a.m. 5:00-7:00 p.m. 6/20 5:00-6:00 p.m. 6/21 5:00-7:00 p.m. 6/22 5:00-7:00 p.m. Law of SPC News Sea 1 Development of Teachers of Science at the si Level 6/24 6:00-7:00 p.m. 6/25 5:00-6:30 p.m. 6/26 5:00-5 20 p.m. 5:20-7:00 p. 6/27 5:00-6:00 p.m. 6/28 3:00-4:00 p.m. 5:00-7:00 p.m. 7/02 5:00-6:30 p.m. 7/04 5:00-6:00 p.m. American Field Service Appropriate Buildings High School French Exchange Church Women's Group SPC News Family Planning Journalism Seminar SPC News e Corps Agriculture
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