1994_12 The Daily Collegian December 1994

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(Vamos a bailor!
Tommy Monreal—THE COLLEGIAN
CSUF's Los Dazantes de Aztttn perform during the Posada celebrations yesterday. See photos and story on Pages 4-5.
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Ford retires one position, takes on another
By Draeger Martinez    !
Richard D. Font dean of the School of
Health and Social Work at CSU, Fresno,
recently announced his intention to leave
the dean's position at the start of the spring
semester. Hell remain on the faculty as a
professor of social work education and
dean emeritus, an honorary poet to be
awarded following the conclusion of his
v service as dean.
Ford
Ifs time forme to
move cm .," Ford said,
"to make way for a
fresh direction to face
the great changes in
issues in die
century." He
also said he saw die
greatest challenge fac¬
ing the School of
Health and Social
Work coming from
the economic and technological restruc¬
turing of the university and the higher
education system.
Dr. Alex GonralpT, provost and vice
president for academic affairs, said he "re¬
grets very much Dean Ford's decision"
because of the many years of outstanding
leadership he has given to the school.
However, Gonzalez expressed gratitude
that the students and university will con¬
tinue to benefit from Ford's abilities as he
moves back to the classroom and the uni¬
versity community. Gonzalez has ap¬
pointed Dr. Benjamin Cuellar, professor
and chair of the Department of Social Work
Education, to serve as acting dean through
the 1995-19% academic year.
Dr. John D. Welty, president of CSU,
Fresno, said "Dean Ford has played a
major role in the university and die com¬
munity for years. He has accomplished a
great deal and we are grateful for his
See Fordi Page 8
Posada brings treats for all ages
By David John Chavez
With a blend of theater, danc¬
ing, music and traditional Mexi¬
can food, about 200 onlookers
took part yesterday in CSU,
Fresno's annual Posadas celebra¬
tion.
Posadas portray the struggle
in which the Virgin Mary and her
husband Joseph look to find shel¬
ter for her newborn son Jesus.
Many different Chieano organi¬
zations on campus,such as Grupo
Es-tu-dios, University Migrant
Services /Community Assisted
Migrant Program (UMS/
\ CAMP), Teatro Tortilla,
DanzantesdeAzUan and the Chi¬
eano Empowerment Alliance put
on the production.
The celebration started at 9
a.m. with a group of student pan¬
els, and then a Posadas proces¬
sion followed withmariachis. The
celebration, which lasted until ap¬
proximately 2:30 pan., also pro¬
vided free tamales and piftatas
for the many small children who
participated.
The performances at the cel¬
ebration included the Danzantes
de Aztlan Ballet Folklorico, as
well as an original adaptation of
''the play, "La Pastorela," written
by Teatro Tortilla members and
CSU, Fresno students Jesus
Rivera and Meliton Hernandez.
The cast included about 20 actors
and actresses.
"The play represents one of
the main points in our culture—
See Posada, Page 4
SPORTS
BuWogs lose 96-93 overtime thriller
to Pacific at Selland Arena.
OPINION
Finals provide a true test for retaining information.
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