For more information about the colloquium, contact Dr. David Gray, a professor of psychology at Westminster who did a portion of his 1992 research sabbatical with Dr. Amelang. Westminster Dr. W. Thomas Nichols, professor of political science, will present the 1996-97 Henderson Lecture at Westminster College. A reception in the lobby will follow the pro gram. Dr. Nichol's presentation is a compilation of the video recordings made during his trips to Eurasia from 1987 to 1989. They focus on folk music, song and dance, and on architecture as illustrative of the basic cultural influences of Russia, Uzbeck, China, Tibet and Thailand.
Culture is the foundation of the human condition.
Since people get their sense of identity from their national heritage, the loyalty of a people can be increased or decreased by the way in which their government supports or tries to manipulate or suppress, their cultural heritage. Dr. Nichols earned his doctorate and bachelor's degree in foreign affairs from the University of Virginia. He has been a faculty member at the University of Georgia, Appalachian State University, Converse College, and Westminster College for a total of 34 years teaching international relations courses. The Henderson Lecture was founded by Dr. Joseph R. Henderson and his wife, Elizabeth, to encourage scholarship and creative work by faculty members. Dr. Henderson is professor emeritus of education at Westminster, having served as chair of the education department and as director of the graduate program.