Brisson to give Thorp Lecture in Arts and Sciences -- 'Oklahoma!' coming to R.I. College -- Study calls for 'greater effort' by state to support education -- Education Conference -- Soviet press secretary due here April 22 -- Russian, Chinese to be offered again -- Reception set for Dr. Alene Silver -- State is financially to writing assessment -- Silva On Top in New England -- 3rd annual 'Spring Festival of the Arts begins this week -- To name winners in high school writing contest -- Shakespeare Festival offers 'Bard's Brawls' -- Hypergraphics exhibit opens at Bannister -- Calendar of Events