Michael Hirschfeld

An "internationalist" and "rational liberalist" in political attitude, Michael Hirschfeld has not only travelled widely (educated in England, America, Israel and Wellington College) but also has a wide and varied background of cultural and social activity.

Interested in Film Society, all types of music (especially folk), theatre and drama (principal in Troilus And Cressida), student freedom and individuality, he intends to integrate cultural clubs more than at present to give both students and public a chance of witnessing renewed cultural activity. Compere at both Capping Balls this year, he is a member of the Cultural Affairs. Social and Accommodation Committees, and interested in international affairs — incorporating International Politics in his study for a BA majoring in History and Economics.

• Arts Festival: I would support an idea that Arts Festival be transferred to the May vacation and in the resulting specialisation and time for better organisation a higher standard of Festival and a greater participation by all students could be achieved.

• Art and Sculpture Exhibition: Could be sponsored for students at Vic. and other outsiders, with backing from a commercial organisation already assured.

  Travel Concessions within the Pacific and Asian countries should be investigated, and I have already approached a professional travel agent who assures me that he is prepared to undertake the supervision of such a scheme and give Substantial deductions for student travel.

• Drama and Literature: The English Department should be approached to provide a reading list of books published in English which would give a wide coverage and good background for a three-year course. Also I think that seeing we have a Theatre we could possibly inaugurate a unit in practical drama, as well as one in practical writing.
• Student Concessions: Should be investigated and instituted as for other large bodies of "potential buyers." The bookshop also needs further investigation, perhaps with a view to siting it down town.
• Sub: Greater use should be made of the Activities room—perhaps as a reading room during the day. Provision needs to be made for a Sick Room. This building should also be a cultural centre and I would do all possible to purchase suitable works of art to decorate it properly.
• Theatre Concessions: These should be available at all times to students at all shows down town, irrespective of the numbers atteding. I shall attempt to accomplish this.
• Charity: Students as a whole can do something positive instead of always criticising and I would suggest that we nominate a monthly charity to collect for, as well as promoting other worthwhile and humanitarian objects.
• Congress: I would continue to support these successful ventures and to further their development as centres of intellectual thought and not as drunken orgies.