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ON CAMPUS
As part of the Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies Brown Bag Discussion Series, Major Joe Gross, a foreign area officer in the army and a graduate student, is giving a speech called "The Development of the Uzbek Armed Forces" from noon to 1 p.m. today in 318 Bailey Hall.
Gillian Sorensen, senior adviser and national advocate at the United Nations Foundation, is giving a speech called "The United Nations and the United States: Controversy and Opportunity" at 8 p.m. tonight in Woodruff Auditorium at the Kansas Union.
♦The Office of New Student Orientation is holding an information session about becoming an orientation assistant from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Courside Room at the Burge Union.
Radio program earns awards
CAMPUS
A radio sketch show put out by the University's Kansas Public Radio won two Crystal Awards this year. The awards, in the categories of humor writing and radio programs, are part of the annual Communicator Awards. The show is written and produced by Darrell Brodon.
- John Jordan
The show, "Right Between the Ears" has been broadcast on Kansas Public Radio for 20 years. According to lawrence.com, the cast performs satirical sketches and pokes fun at people. A cast of musicians and sound effects specialists aid in the broadcast, "Right Between the Ears" presented its annual holiday show at Liberty Hall in Lawrence on Nov. 26. The show will be broadcast on KPR stations in early December.
NATION
DENVER — Blizzard conditions wreaked havoc in the Midwest and tornadoes ripped through Arkansas and Kansas on Sunday as a burst of treacherous weather damaged homes, turned roads into ice rinks and sent cars spinning off highways.
Old man winter shows his face
A 150-mile stretch of Interstate 70, the major east-west corridor, was closed from Denver to the Kansas line, stranding travelers headed home after Thanksgiving. Officials shut the highway after up to 25 cars were involved in an accident as visibility in the blowing snow dropped to nearly zero.
The biggest trouble spot for travelers stretched from Colorado through Kansas, Nebraska and the Dakotas, where blizzard conditions turned roads into icy swaths. In Fort Riley, more than 30 homes were damaged when a tornado swept through town. Fort spokesman Army Maj. ChristianT. Kubik said 17 families were left homeless.
The Associated Press
Orlin Wagner/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Christmas decorations stand outside a home damaged by Hurricane Katrina in St. Bernard Parish near New Orleans, Monday.
Bush pushes for more visas
IMMIGRATION
BY NEDRA PICKLER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
TUCSON, Ariz. — President Bush said Monday that he wanted to crack down on those who enter the country illegally, but also give out more visas to foreigners with jobs, a dual plan he said he hoped would appease the social conservatives and business leaders who were his core supporters.
"The American people should not have to choose between a welcoming society and a lawful society." Bush said from the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base about an hour from the Mexican border. "We can have both at the same time."
The touchy issue of immigration has divided lawmakers on
The idea for temporary worker visas has been especially divisive and is stalled in Congress. Bush said he does not support amnesty for illegal immigrants, but he does want to give workers a way to earn an honest living doing jobs that other Americans are unwilling to do and issue more green cards.
Capitol Hill. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., said he would bring up the issue early next year. The House hopes to tackle some border security measures before adjourning for the year, but little time remains and it has other issues on its plate.
The president's push on border security and immigration comes a month after Bush signed a $32 billion homeland security bill for 2006 that contains large
increases for border protection, including 1,000 additional Border Patrol agents.
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., along with Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., has proposed providing illegal immigrants in the United States visas for up to six years. After that, they must either leave the United States or be in the pipeline for a card.
McCain appeared with Bush, while Kennedy issued a statement criticizing the president for talking about immigration reform without acting after nearly five years in office. And it wasn't just Democrats saying that — Republican Rep. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee said Americans "are tired of talk and ready for action."
♦ A 19-year-old KU student reported to Lawrence police a burglary and a theft of a Dell laptop computer and other items between 3:30 p.m. Wednesday and 5:15 p.m Friday in the 600 block of Gateway Court.The laptop is valued at $1,000. The other items are valued at $300.
◆ A 23-year-old KU student reported to Lawrence police a burglary and damage to a wooden door and a door lock between 12:30 p.m. Wednesday and 2:30 p.m. Friday on the 1300 block of Vermont Street. The damage is estimated at $120.
♦A 20-year-old KU student reported to the KU Public Safety Office that someone scratched two doors of a Chevrolet Cavalier between 9:15 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. Saturday in campus lot 60.The damage is estimated at $200.
♦A 22-year-old KU student reported to the KU Public Safety Office damage to a door lock between 6:15 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. Nov. 22 at Jayhawker Towers. The damage is estimated at $800.
♦ A 19-year-old KU student reported to the KU Public Safety Office damage to a side mirror on a Mitsubishi between 5 p.m. Nov. 19 and 4:35 p.m. Nov. 22 in campus lot 102.The damage is estimated at $250.
CAMPUS
Approval, apology made for class
Faculty members of the religious studies department formally approved a new class on intelligent design yesterday that has stirred up controversy in the wake of the recent State Board of Education vote approving science standards that criticize evolution. Also, Paul Mirecki, who will teach the class, issued an apology for an e-mail he sent in which he made disparaging remarks about intelligent design.
Departmental approval of the course, "Special Topics in Religion: Intelligent Design, Creationism and Other Religious Mythologies," is standard procedure for a new class, according to a news release from the Office of University Relations. Mirecki, chairman of the religious studies department and faculty member since 1989, had sent an e-mail to a list servers, in which he said: "The fundies want it all taught in a science class, but this will be a nice slap in their big fat face by teaching it as a religious studies class under the category 'mythology.'"
In his apology statement, Mirecki called the e-mail "ill-advised" and said he accepted full responsibility for it.
"I especially regret that the e-mail betrays what I have consistently practiced in the classroom during my sixteen-year teaching career at KU: I believe that civil discourse is vital to a democratic society, and we must, especially in a university environment, be able to discuss differing points of view in an open, fair and civil fashion," he said.
THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS
Frank Tankard
Meeting with Guest Speaker
Eric Carter State Representative and Candidate for Commissioner of Insurance
TODAY @ 7:30 pm Kansas Room, Kansas Union
KU College Republicans
Come learn about opportunities to get involved in campaigns next semester!
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TABOR Forum:
Discussion and Questions
(Taxpayers Bill of Right)
Final Biology Club Meeting November 30th,7PM,2031 Haworth
What does it mean for Kansas?
Representatives from the study abroad office will be discussing Biology related programs. Faculty members will be there to tell you about jobs and employment opportunities. Email KUBioClub@hotmail.com with any questions
Looking for something to do this summer?
What is TABOR?
Email KUBioClub@hotmail.com with any questions
Thursday, December 1st
7:00-8:00
What does it mean for taxpayers?
Answers to all of these AND MORE!
How does it affect higher education?
How does it affect the economy?
Big 12 Room, Kansas Union
4:00-5:00pm Regionalist Room, 5th Floor Kansas Union
1) Stop tuition hikes
Mentoring In the Lives of Kids is hosting its annual Holiday Party November 30th from 2-5pm Hawk's Nest & Ballroom of the Kansas Union
Wednesday, Nov. 30th
LAN Meeting (Legislative Advocacy Network)
Over 500 kids are expected to attend and we need your help.
If you would like to help volunteer, please e-mail us at milk@naven.cc.ku.edu or call 864-4072. See you here!
Learn how student can
Center for Community Outreach
challenging community oppression
4) Find solutions to other problems facing students
2) Get fair tuition.
3) Get control of your tuition dollars.
1) Stop fair apartment leases
2) Get fair apartment leases
Music Mentors is having a recital!
PAID FOR BY KU
Come enjoy free performances by Music Menton volunteers and their students from Lawrence Junior High Schools!
Help support the youth in the community and their musical endeavors November 30th @ 5:30pm Spencer Art Museum Courtyard
Center for Community Outreach
improving education, empowerment
funded by:
SENATE
November 29,2005
Environmental Studies Student Association invites you to attend a Roundtable Discussion on... RECYCLING AND RESOURCE CONSERVATION
TODAY 7:00-8:30pm
Pine Room, Kansas Union
*Event is open to students, faculty, and staff of the University and the Lawrence Community
Alternative Spring Break is a class centered around a service learning trip that will take place March 18-25. Groups of seven KU students will travel to locations across the country for a week of volunteer work.
*Application deadline is
*Application deadline is December 2nd
*$50 deposit required
*Turn into Room 428 KS Union,
and don't forget to sign up for an interview time!
Applications & information online at www.ku.edu/~albreaks or contact albreaks@ku.edu
Hair Trade Holiday Market
[Ecumenical Christian Ministries 1204 Oread]
November 25-December 1
1-8pm daily