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Show TkjcdAy, Paqe FotimttN J Former U. ; Ocroba 1, 1987 L president's nephew heads college By Deanie Wimmer Chronicle staff writer In addition, Olpin must contend with a steadily growing enrollment. While modern dance departments across the nation report a drop in students, enrollment in the U. modern dance department is at a ar "Olpin" is a familiar name at this university. high. There's the Olpin Union Building, named after A. Ray The size of the college is only one of Olpin's worries. He is Olpin, former president of the University of Utah, and there ' determined to maintain what he calls one of the country's is also the new dean of the College of .Fine Arts, Robert S. finest art schools, despite financial difficulties. Olpin, who shares that famous last name. "We're going for it so we can maintain the excellence Olpin former U. President's nephew served as we've achieved before difficult financial times. It's hard," associate dean since January until he received his new Olpin said his college is used to doing a lot on a shoestring appointment last spring. He began planning for the school budget. Nonetheless, recent budget cuts hurt because "there year during the summer by holding departmental meetings wasn't any fat" to cut, he said. so he could meet with everyone individually. vV his "There's a limit to what we can accomplish given this new, busy job, but says he has a lot of hard Olpin loves work in store. current period," Olpin said. 3 vlvU The College of Fine Arts is a large responsibility. It covers His first objective is just to hang on, but he also plans to .. S.....,,, the areas of theatre, art, ballet, modern dance, music, and increase 4. college activities and funds. Raising resources for (Timniclc pholo by Hi in ( jilnx also includes the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Kingsbury Kingsbury Hall is a high priority. Parking for the hall is also Hall and the Pioneer Theatre Company. Robert S. Olpin a problem, but with no lack of confidence, Olpin promises, "We'll do it." Olpin is especially proud of the new Alice Sheets Marriott Center to be completed in 1988. He said the center will provide a dance building to replace those that are virtually condemned. . ; ambitious plans When Olpin is not overseeing long-teror holding departmental meetings, he continues as he has done for 20 years teaching daily classes at the U. Olpin first attended the U. in 1958. He received a doctoral r S. Mb T TMS NOTE IS I.S6M. TENK degree in art history from Boston University and returned to roeo at ti caf rok M OSK Utah to teach. AVE PIERPOKJT V. yjtteZ Olpin, originally from Palo Alto, Calif., said family ties 364-I2Z- Z K2: brought him to Utah. "The connections were always there," Olpin said. "It just sort of worked out that way." 0N THE PURCHASE When asked about the differences between students in his OF ANY FOOD time and the students he teaches, Olpin said college students OFFER EXPIRES AT ITEM UmOV eni,-0- R today have more to worry about. October 3i, Cn. DINNER "I think the sense of realities out there are very much with the students," Olpin said. L In his next years as dean, he will have to consider the arts in the present and the future, he said. There is a huge demand for fine arts in Utah and he wants to maintain the high standards that have a long tradition in Utah history. "Early in 1849 and 1850, people wanted culture," Olpin said. "I hate to lose any of that. I want to build." .. 10-ye- 'Cvf I' 'I ... s, ., 111 111 lrA m, 1 VAU ns Jrd ST 11 Winner of Six Grammy Awards Sports Fans WINTON MARSALIS Here's your chance to follow the Utes! We're looking for Men & Women to be WILD-N-CRAZ- Y. Come with us and have the best seats IN THE HOUSE! to get involved with Utah Athletics This Friday, Oct. 2nd at 8:00 p.m. at Kingsbury Hall If you would like Join the Spirit Squad! Contact Marcie at or Athletic Dept. at 582-076- Tickets $15 and $17 at Kingsbury Hall Box Office $5.00 discount with student ID 8 581-34- 62 GET THE RED OUT Ticket available in "A Season of the Arts" package for as little as $5.00 per show. Contact the ASUU Office, 234 Union for Info. |