THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2007
NEWS
》 LECTURE
3A
Former governor to share experiences
BY SASHA ROE
sroe@kansan.com
Michael Dukakis said that, as the son of Greek immigrants, he had always felt a special responsibility to the United States. Dukakis, former Massachusetts governor and 1988 presidential candidate, fulfilled that responsibility with a life dedicated to public service. He shares his experiences at "An Evening with Michael Dukakis" tonight at 7:30 at the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics.
Dukakis said he was proud to be part of a nation of immigrants and the most open political system in the world.
Dukakis graduated from Swarthmore College and Harvard Law School, and served in the U.S. Army. In 1978, Dukakis was elected as the Massachusetts governor, and he brought the state out of a period of record-high unemployment and a severe economic crisis. Dukakis said he thoroughly enjoyed his career in public service.
"There's nothing like it; it has to
be the highest calling," Dukakis said. "And there's no reason why you can't maintain a high standard of integrity in public service."
Dukakis said he encouraged his students to pursue careers in public and community service, but not if a large salary was a priority.
"If you want to make a lot of money, don't go into public service," Dukakis said.
Clarissa Unger, Dole Institute student assistant and Colby junior, said Dukakis would be a wealth of information for the presidential election because he was a candidate himself. She also said Dukakis had an incredible record as the Governor of Massachusetts and it would be interesting to hear how he turned things around for his state.
With his experience in the 1988 presidential campaign trail, Dukakis said he would visit about the upcoming election. He said campaigning had become such a drawout process that, as a candidate, it became very impersonal hearing yourself say the same things over and over. He
said if he was running for president he would employ the tactics of former Vice President Al Gore or former President Bill Clinton riding through the nation, stopping in communities to personally meet the voters.
Today, Dukakis teaches one semester at Northeastern University in Massachusetts, and one semester at the University of California in Los Angeles. He said he thought the nation was turning out some of its strongest students right now, and he enjoyed working with those who were active in public and community service.
Barbara Ballard. Dole Institute Associate Director of Outreach, said she would ask Dukakis a variety of questions to help the public see both the personal and professional side of Governor Dukakis.
"I think when we say 'evening with Michael Dukakis' we want people to leave knowing a lot more than when they came in," Ballard said. "We want to give people a global picture of Michael Dukakis."
Ballard said although Dukakis had strong name recognition, many people only knew one side of him. She said few people realized his many roles as the Massachusetts governor, a presidential candidate, a son of Greek immigrants, a university professor and that he held law degree from Harvard. Ballard said his commitment to public service was highly commendable.
"How did he come to dedicate his whole live to public service?" Ballard said. "It's the trying that is important."
Dukakis said he looked forward to visiting with the audience at the Dole Institute tonight. He said one thing that didn't come through in the campaigns was his great sense of humor.
"Humor isn't encouraged in the campaigns for some reason," Dukakis said, "But it will be in full display at KU."
Tonight's event is free and open to the public.
— Edited by Meghan Murphy
student senate notebook
Student Senate committees met last night to vote on legislation concerning large improvement projects on campus, general funds and sponsoring groups involved in presidential campaigns. All items approved through committees will be voted on in full Senate on Dec. 3 before they are officially passed.
$75,000 KJHK EXPANSION PROJECT TABLED
The finance committee voted to table a bill to give $75,000 of funds to KJHK 90.7 FM, the University's student-run radio station.
KJHK is gathering funds for a $250,000 project to move the station from its current office, commonly known as "The Shack," on 11th Street across from Memorial Stadium, to the Kansas Union.
Tom Johnson, station manager for KJHK, said that the University asked the station to leave The Shack, which is not compliant with federal standards for safety and disability, and move to the Kansas Union by fall 2009.
Austin Kelly, student body treasurer, said in finance committee that he supported the bill because the funds would come from the Student Senate reserve account, which is used to sponsor large projects to improve campus.
Adam McGonigle, Wichita sophomore and chair of the student executive committee, said he wanted to see what the $75,000 would be spent on before approving it. The same bill was passed by the student rights committee.
LING SPONSORED FOR
STUDENT LECTURE SERIES
The Finance Committee passed a bill to raise $10,000 to sponsor Lisa Ling, a prominent journalist, to speak at the Leid Center on April 3, 2008, as part of the Student Lecture Series. Some senators opposed the bill on the grounds that Student Union Activities should be sponsoring these types of events.
McGonigle said that regardless of the cost, the event would affect enough students on campus to be worth the cost. Bill Wahlberg, Sunnyvale, Calif., junior and journalism senator, said about 700 students were expected to attend the lecture.
STUDENTS FOR HILLARY TABLED
The Finance Committee tabled a bill to give $200 in general funds to KU Students for Hillary, a registered student group which seeks to promote Hillary Clinton's campaign for the presidency. Although Student Senate regularly sponsors partisan groups such as College Republicans and Young Democrats, the senators who voted to table the bill said they wanted to ensure that the University did not pay for items that endorsed a political candidate.
The Finance Committee will review the bill when the group has told the student body treasurer how the money will be spent.
CAMPUS
ECM decides not to sell building to developers
Community supports preserving church
BY SARAH NEFF
sneff@kansan.com
The Ecumenical Christian Ministry board decided not to sell the building on 12th and Oread streets to the developers who are trying to build the Oread Inn.
Thad Holcombe, campus pastor at ECM, said the board talked about the sacred space associated with the building and the historical significance it held for students, alumni and community members.
The ECM board estimated that it would need over $700,000 to upgrade and repair the building. Holcombe said that after the stories about the situation were published in The
heard about the possibility of the ECM building being demolished. Harper said he and Holcombe were in the preliminary stage of getting the building designated as historic in the national and state registries.
Harper said he would offer as much help as the ECM wanted.
"Our group is definitely interested in keeping the structure there and helping to raise money so it can continue to serve the community."
"Our group is definitely interested in keeping the structure there and helping to raise money so it can continue to serve the community," Harper said.
Sarah Martin, national register coordinator with the Kansas, State
TOM HARPER
Founder, Lawrence Modern
University Daily Kansan and then in the Lawrence Journal-World, he was approached by people who wanted to help save the building.
"We are really encouraged," Holcombe said.
Holcombe said a consulting firm had offered to do a free feasibility study for the ECM to see how much money the ECM would need to raise for renovations.
Tom Harper, founder of Lawrence Modern, a community group that focuses on mid-century architecture and design, said he approached Holcombe after he
Historical Society, said a building must be at least 50 years old to be considered historic. If a building is declared historic, the Historical Society will protect it from demolition.
The ECM was built in 1960, so it will be another two years before it can be added to the registry. She said it would probably fall under the historical category of architectural or engineering significance.
Meghann Curry, Wichita senior, said she went to Veggie Lunch at the ECM almost every Thursday.
"I think the decision was a good one," Curry said. "I think it would be a real loss if the ECM wasn't there."
Edited by Rachel Bock
THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS
KU for Uganda & Kansas African Studies Center present:
Dr. Ron Atkinson, African History Professor at University of South Carolina "History of the Acholi People"
November 29,2007
Dr. Atkinson is a leading expert on the
21 yr war in Northern Uganda Thurs.
November 29thBig 12 Room 7 PM
Lutheran Campus Ministry
Come join us for worship on Sundays at 5 And Spaghetti for the Soul on Wednesdays at 6
We are celebrating our 45th year at KU! For more infor contact lutherans@ kju.edu or www.kultherans.com
We are Reconciling in Christ Community, ALL ARE WELCOME.
ABWA & FINANCE
CLUB LAST MEETING OF THE SEMESTER
We're joining together to allow members to trade/buy/sell textbooks, talk about schedules, & learn about each other's organizations.
Tuesday, December 4th 7-8pm Kansas Union Jayhawk Room (5th floor)
Food, Prizes, and some Socializing! Casual Dress**
Fair Trade Holiday Market IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN: THE ANNUAL FAIR TRADE HOLIDAY MARKET PUT ON BY THE LAWRENCE FAIR TRADE COALITION!
What: A holiday sale to promote fair trade awareness in the Lawrence community
When: Friday, November 23rd to Thursday, November 29th
Time: Fri 23 & Sat 24: 9 am - 7 pm
Sun 25: 1 pm - 7 pm
Mon 26 - Tues 29: 11 am - 7 pm
Who: You, You, and You! Fair gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list!
Where: ECM, 1204 Oread Lawrence, KS 66044
What is Fair Trade?
...
Fair Trade helps give exploited producers a way to maintain their traditional lifestyles with dignity. It encompasses a range of goods, from agricultural products such as coffee, tea, chocolate, and bananas, to handcrafts including clothing and decorative arts.
WANT TO VOLUNTEER TO HELP AT THE MARKET???? Sign-up on the email sheet and fill your name in a time slot on the chart to volunteer and help make this year's Fair Trade Holiday Market the best yet! The sign-up sheet and the chart are posted on the office windows on your left as you walk into the ECM, 1204 Oread. Volunteer training is Monday the 19th at 6pm, or Tuesday the 20th at 9pm at the ECM
WANT TO VOLUNTEER TO HELP AT THE MARKET???
WANT TO JOIN THE LAWRENCE FAIR TRADE COALITION???
Our group meets regularly every other Monday at 5:30 PM in the first office on the left at the ECM.
Email Jennifer at spearit1@ku.edu for more information!
--or MONEY DONATIONS at
MILK
CCO's Mentor in the Lives of Kids (MILK) program is holding a toy drive on Nov.19th in the KS Union from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
The toys will be given to 1,000 members of the Boys and Girls Club at MILK's Holiday party on December 5.
PAID FOR BY KU
...
VSA Fall Variety Show
Who: Vietnamese
Student Association
(VSA)
When: Friday. November
30, 2007
Where: Kansas Union
Ball Room
Time: 6pm-10pm
-Please come support VSA's spectacular variety show which includes hilarious skits, magnificent performances, and best of all, anauction full of available beautiful bachelors. MINIMUM BID for a great date for the night is at least $25 per girl of your dreams.
-This event is also asking for CANNED FOOD ITEMS
or MONEY DONATIONS at the door. Each donation will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a great prize.
-All proceeds will go to VSA charity funds & Salvation Army. Thank you for your support and consideration for the unfortunate.
-We are still in need of more performers & auctioneses for the event. If you would like to be part of the phenomenal show, please email Jenny at cldoan@wichita.edu or contact us on our facebook group called, KU VSA 2007-2008.
The more performances & auctioneses, the longer the fun lastsand don't forget that it all goes to a great cause.