UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Wednesday, January 11.1995
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Drug overdose fatal for Naismith resident
By Teresa Veazey Kansan staff writer
With just a week left in the fall semester, an accidental drug overdose proved fatal for a 37-year-old KU student.
Robert Hays was found lying in bed in his room in Naismith Hall on Dec. 13. According to police reports, Hays' body was found about 7 p.m. by his roommate, Darrin Harris, Sissouille, W. Va.
sophomore.
rin Harris, Sissonville, W.Va.
Hays, who was pronounced dead at the scene, was taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital Laurance Price, who performed an autopsy Dec. 14, said Hays'
Robert Hays
body contained prescription as well as illegal drugs.
"He died as a result of the ingestion of multiple drugs." Price said.
He tried as a result of the ingestion of multiple drugs, Price said. Cocaine, cannabinoids, byproducts of marijuana; benzodiazepines, drugs related to tranquilizers; and methadone, a prescription narcotic, were found in Hays' system, Price said.
Hays' death was ruled accidental
after the autopsy was completed.
"There was no evidence of injury -- nothing that bears suspicion to homicide or suicide." Price said.
Hays, who had been living in Naismith since October when he enrolled at KU, was considered a good resident, said Dorian Beasley, Naismith resident assistant.
"I didn't know Bob that well, but I never had any complaints about him," said Beasley, Lenexa senior. "He was a pretty good resident."
"We have a lot of older students in the building, many who are graduate students," she said.
Naismith Resident Manager Stefanie Misler said that it was not unusual for older students like Hays to live in the residence hall.
Hays was pursuing a degree in environmental engineering at KU after having worked as a plumber for more than 10 years.
"He seemed happy with his work," said his mother, Muriel Hays. "It was something he enjoyed."
Having lived in Lawrence since the age of 10, Hays decided to attend KU because of his familiarity with the campus. Muriel Hays said her son chose to live in Naismith because of the accessible meal program.
Hays, who has been divorced for over a year, was visited in Naismith periodically by his 4-year-old son, Jonathan.
An associate professor of computer science is waiting for a decision on two complaints he filed against the University of Kansas alleging that he was unfairly denied promotion.
By Virginia Margheim
Professor challenges tenure ruling
Kansan staff writer
Alkiviadis Akritas, a faculty member in the computer science department, filed the complaints at the end of August, one with KU's Tenure and Related Problems Committee and the other with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
In the complaint filed with the Tenure and Related Problems Committee, Akritas protested his denial of promotion to full professor. The University Committee on Promotion and Tenure in a meeting last March voted 5-4 in favor of Akritas' promotion, one vote short of the six required for approval.
Akritas argued that six affirmative votes should not have been required because only nine of the 10 voting committee members were present at the meeting. In addition, Akritas said, he and the other faculty member should have received equal treatment.
Another faculty member up for promotion to associate professor was approved by a 5-4 vote after the committee passed a motion to consider the vote an approval.
"This brings a discriminatory question up," Akritas said, "Where is the justice?"
In the complaint, Akritas also said that he was unfairly denied a chance to read and respond to negative letters attacking his academic work.
David Shulenburger, vice chancellor for academic affairs, interpreted a University code to mean that the letters should be kept confidential. When letters responding to the negative letters were written by Akritas' supervisor, they were not forwarded to the tenure committee, Akritas said.
Shulenburger said he could not comment because the case still was pending.
The Tenure and Related Problems Committee heard Akritas' case Jan. 4. The committee, which consists of five professors, probably will reach a decision within the next two weeks, said Robert Hohn, who is chairman of the committee.
The complaint Akritas filed with the commission protested both Akritas' denial for promotion and his teaching assignment in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Because he was transferred to the college, Akritas said he could not supervise graduate students' dissertations or theses.
In 1993, the computer science department was disbanded, and faculty members were divided between the college and the School of Engineering. The department chose which faculty members would join the School of Engineering based on various academic criteria, said James Roberts, chairman of the electrical engineering and computer science department.
Arkitas said he believed he met the criteria and should have been asked to join the School of Engineering. Roberts would not comment on the decision because the case is under deliberation.
"It certainly has affected my career negatively, for which I can see no justifiable reason," Akaitas said.
Akritas has worked for KU since 1980. In 1984, he was promoted to associate professor and was granted tenure.
Alkiviadis Akritas
Matt Flickner / KANSAN
The commission currently has a case backlog of six to seven months and has not yet reached a decision on Akritas' case.
Recently, we talked with Commerce Board Members about the changes at Commerce Bank, their president, Jerry Samp and their vision for the future of Lawrence.
Don Johnston Takes You On A Tour Of Lawrence
Every year, they send thousands of travelers, from all over the U.S. to tour the world. But Don has his feet firmly planted right here in Lawrence.
Don Johnston is president of Maupintour. A travel company started in 1951 by Tom Maupin as a shoebox operation. Quietly, it's grown into one of the nation's leading tour operations.
"People love it here," according to Don. "They're in the center of the country, yet they're close to the cosmopolitan influence of Kansas City and the educational influence of the University of Kansas. We have outstanding schools, recreation and cultural activities."
Together with other Commerce Board Members, Don has a voice and a keen interest in the development of the area. He feels the impetus to growth actually started in the 1950s with the completion of the Kansas Turnpike.
"This link to the rest of the country added major industries, like Quaker, K-Mart and Hallmark to our existing base of Lawrence Paper Company, Reuter Organ and others. Now Lawrence, like much of the country, is moving toward small service industries."
When asked why he decided to join the Commerce Board of Directors, Don doesn't hesitate. "I enjoy being part of the fabric, growth and vitality of the community. The Board members are a combination of wisdom, commitment and experience in the community. They're all genuinely concerned about Lawrence."
He's also quick to point out the role Commerce Bank plays in the city. "Lawrence is a small community. Most people want someone
He cites the environmental companies, research firms and retirement care facilities that have developed here in the past decade. He also notes the new, promising trend of light industry, such as pharmaceuticals, computer and medical devices.
who talks to them and relates on a personal basis. Jerry Samp wants to make it clear to people in Lawrence that we are still a hometown bank. We intend to be part of Lawrence. Not make Lawrence part of Commerce."
It's just one of the many reasons Lawrence is a great place to come home to.
"Lawrence is a small community.Most people want someone who talks to them and relates on a personal basis."
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