Dmytryshyn brings academic distinction Continuoo from page 6 4 years of great teaching Church-Slovanik, German and French. A number of his books are annotated translations of thc original writings of Russian statesmen, scholars and explorers - primary materials that offer unusual insight into the Russian character. Dmylryshyn's latest book, Russian Statecraft. with co-author and Berkeley mentor John letlche, was touted by a Nobel prize-winning economist as more useful preparation for the recent Reagan-Gorbachev summit than Das KapitiJl. Tht'Se translated writings of the 17th century Croatian Jesuit scholar luri; Krizhanich "re\'eal Ihe strength.; and weaknes5eS of the Russian slate and the Russian people," said Dmytryshyn. "You scratch a Russian Communist." Dmytryshyn believes, "and you find a Russian Russian." In Omyuyshyn's mind, Russia has long been a country worried about its security and demanding strict allegiance to its powerful central government. "The more they expanded, the more fear they had to mtroduce in order to maintain what they had conquered," explained Dmytryshyn. "The question that has puzzled me over my entire teaching career," said the Russia scholar, "is how it became possible for a little city and a little state like Moscow to emerge inlo an empire that occupied portions of three continents." Omytryshyn's dogged and meticulous research and writing are his exploration into this and other questions. "Indeed, Dmytryshyn on television has become a familiar sight for Oregonians." - Jim Heath Omytryshyn's expertise has made him a favorite of the local media for commentary on Russian affairs. "Being in the leaching profession," he explained, "I like to share whatever information I have. not only with students but with anybody who asks for it." And he welcomes the opportunity to influence public opinion, which he sees as somewhat intransigent, clinging to over·simplifications. Most of all, teaching, writing and public speaking are proving grounds for the scholar, Omytryshyn teels. "Every professor owes it to himself, his family, his former professors, his students and his UniverSIty to publish and explore, to demonstrate what he or she can do. You reveal either your Wisdom or your ignorance." ~ 14 I PSU Perspective, Winter 1986 Dmytryshyn's involvement with PSU's International Trade and Commerce InSlilute is just one more opportunity for exposure. "Sitting in one's ivory tower is not healthy," says the history professor. " I have always felt, frankly, that there must be a bener relationship between academic and civic and business institutions." Through the institute, Dmytryshyn has a hand in helping businesspersons learn about the culture and customs of the countries with which they want to trade. " . . . a unique commitment and concern for his students that transcends the common." - David F. Aiken, former student. Curriculum Vice Principal for Roosevelt High School. Portland It is easy for an International scholar to forget the students back 10 the classrooms of his university. Bul DmytTy5hyn approaches his undergraduate and graduate classes in Russian history and expansionism, Eastern Europe, World War II, and even Western Civilization, with the same zest he exhibited as a young professor. The Irick is in "being able to present something new, rather than the same old stuff," he says. Dmytryshyn also likes to keep in mind the notion that "No one has a monopoly on stupidity or wisdom." His classrooms are open places, where students' ideas counl. "Questions raised by students in the classroom force you to reconsider many ideas, perceptions and views you've entertained but never asked yourself directly." last summer, a student came up to Dmytryshyn at a conference in Paris and asked jf he could come study with the PSU professor. Many a graduate student who has sought out or stumbled into Dmytryshyn's tutelage has later benefited from a well·placed phone call to a university Ph.D. program or to an employer. And the interest often goes on beyond graduation. Dmytrysilyn - the teacher, the researcher, the author, the administrator - exemplifies all that academia demands of its practitioners. No one would blame him if he relaxed a bit But he's always ready to take on one more task, one more student, one more challenge. What's more, the 60-year-old scholar manaSte5 it all with the seemingly effortless grace of someone just hining his stride. 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