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October 30, 1998 JOURNALISTS: Here's are two story ideas and some selected Purdue events during the next two weeks. Purdue professor says Japan should open steel trade Indiana's steel industry is being hampered by unfair competition because of the trade practices of the Japanese, contends a Purdue expert on Japan's illegal steel cartels. Mark Tilton, associate professor of political science, says Japan should enforce its own antitrust laws and allow foreign steel imports into that country. "A lot of the foreign steel that is flooding into the United States should actually be going to Japan," he says. Tilton is co-editor of the recently released book "Is Japan Really Changing Its Ways? Regulatory Reform and the Japanese Economy." He says that if Japan were to open its steel market in today's world economy, that would stimulate its industry to improve productivity and cut prices. CONTACT: Tilton, (765) 494-4318; e-mail, tilton@agecon.purdue.edu Theatre & Elliott team up on cutting-edge production It's not "Candide," but when Purdue Theatre rolls "How I Learned to Drive" on stage Nov. 12, two university departments will enjoy the best of all possible worlds. The Theatre Division, in cooperation with Elliott Hall of Music, will present a scenic design using the same computer-controlled video projection technology that brings instant replay to the JumboTron in Ross-Ade Stadium. The production will allow the Hall of Music crew to test drive the new equipment, which was acquired for use during the annual PMO Christmas Show. "This is a very '90s play, with a cinematic feel" says scenic designer Van Phillips, professor of theater. "Using video projection, we have created a concept that allows us to move freely in time and also illustrate the central issues of this play." He notes that the cost of the equipment is out of reach even for most professional theaters. Steve Hall, director of the Hall of Music, is equally positive. He says his crew will train students to use the new equipment, which supports the university's academic mission and provides a pool of technicians for future productions. Journalists can get a preview of the technology at a dress rehearsal Nov. 9. CONTACT: Lori Sparger, Purdue Theatre publicist, (765) 494-3084; e-mail, theatre@purdue.edu Events Tuesday, Nov. 3. Need a story that has nothing to do with today's election? The Kennedy Center Children's Theatre will perform "Tales of a Fourth-Grade Nothing" at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Loeb Playhouse, Stewart Center, as part of Purdue Convocations' Arts Education program. About 2,000 students and teachers from 11 schools in Lafayette and 14 other schools in Tippecanoe, Benton, Carroll, Montgomery and Fountain counties will attend the two sold-out student matinees. TV cameras, photographers and reporters are welcome. Because of Actors' Equity regulations, only three minutes of the filmed performance may be used. No flash photography is allowed, and no additional lighting may be used. To arrange coverage in advance, or for a list of the schools, contact Sue Stevens, Purdue Convocations publicist, at (765) 494-5045; e-mail, snstevens@convos.purdue.edu. The Convos production coordinator on site will be Laura Clavio. Sunday-Tuesday, Nov. 8-10. Eleven leaders in various professional fields will visit Purdue for the 49th Old Masters program to share their experiences and observations with students. During their stay on campus, the Old Masters visit classrooms and residence units, attend informal breakfasts, luncheons and dinners, and engage in candid discussions with Purdue students. All the Old Masters will participate in an all-campus, public reception at 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, in McCutcheon Hall. CONTACTS: Old Masters publicity co-chairs Amy Fruit, (765) 497-1520; e-mail, amyfruit@expert.cc.purdue.edu; or Ashlea Peterson, (765) 463-1576, e-mail, ashleap@expert.cc.purdue.edu Wednesday, Nov. 11. "New Developments in the History and Archaeology of Earliest Israel," a lecture by Professor Gordon D. Young, Purdue Department of History. Jewish Studies Noon Lecture and Discussion Series. 12:30 p.m. Room 320, Stewart Center. CONTACT: Marilyn Fleeter; (765) 494-7965; e-mail, mfleeter@sla.purdue.edu Wednesday, Nov. 11. George Curry, editor and chief of Emerge Magazine and a regular panelist on "Lead Story," a news analysis program on the BET television network, lectures about "What African-Americans Must Do to Help Ourselves." 7 p.m. Fowler Hall, Stewart Center. The talk is co-sponsored by the Historically Black Institution Visitation Program and is part of the Black Cultural Center Cultural Arts Series. CONTACT: BCC Director Renee Thomas, (765) 494-3091; e-mail, rathomas@hfs.purdue.edu Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; e-mail, purduenews@purdue.edu To the Purdue News and Photos Page