THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28. 2007
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RECOGNITION
HOPE Award winner serves students
McBride holds many weekly study sessions for engineers
Katherine Loeck/KANSAN
Edward McBride, instructor in Engineering, is the 2017 recipient of the Honor for an Outstanding Progressive Educator. McBride was nominated for the HOPE Award in 2004, 2005 and 2006.
BY JEFF DETERS jdeters@kansan.com
On Sunday afternoons, Edward McBride doesn't watch a lot of TV. He instead leads review sessions for classes that he doesn't teach.
McBride, lecturer in civil, environmental and architectural engineering, was one of two recipients of this year's HOPE Award.
"It's an ego trip." McBride said. "I mean, you work yourself to death for these kids and they reward you. I mean, if they didn't appreciate it, it would be most disappointing. But they do appreciate it, obviously, and that makes it very, very rewarding."
In addition to his Sunday review sessions, which last an hour or two each, he also has one review session
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Leward McInnis, lecturer in engineering, and Craig Martin, professor and chair of the division of biological sciences, were the winners of this year's HOPE Award on Nov.17. The senior class votes each year on the award, which is given to a faculty member for service in teaching. It was the second time in school history the award was given to two faculty members.
during the week. It is not uncommon for more than 30 students to attend each session. McBride said preparing for the review sessions was time consuming because he had to work through many different concepts, formulas and theories. But he said he was comfortable teaching them because the fundamentals of mathematics and science were the same for each subject in the field of engineering.
McBride grew up in Lawrence and earned his undergraduate and doctorate degrees in engineering mechanics from the University of Kansas. After college he spent 20 years working in the engineering industry and later worked as an independent consultant.
His consulting business struggled after 9/11, and MrBride was ready
to retire. On a trip back to Lawrence he talked with some members of the department, and they encouraged him to teach. He began teaching at the University in 2003 and was nominated for the HOPE-Award the last three years. McBride's father and former engineering professor Edward Sr. also won the award in 1974.
Grant Taylor, Aurora Ill., junior, has been going to McBride's review sessions for about two years now. He took statics class with McBride and said the teacher was not afraid to challenge the textbook and that he was a very deserving choice for the HOPE Award.
"I don't think it could have gone to a better professor." Tailor said.
Erin Lewis, Fort Scott junior, has been attending the review sessions
since she was a freshman. She was a student in his thermodynamics and fluids classes. She said McBride was enthusiastic about teaching, and the award was a reflection of how thankful the students were to him.
"We really respect him," she said. "It's awesome that there's a teacher you know you can go to get help on just about any subject."
Next semester McBride plans to have review sessions again on Sundays and said that was something students could expect from him in the future. "That's why these kids voted for me," he said. "They appreciate it. That's neat. You feel like you've done something worthwhile."
Edited by Luke Morris
GREEK LIFE
Houses begin work for Rock Chalk Revue
BY SARAH NEFF
The winners for Rock Chalk Revue were announced last week.
Twelve groups developed skits and five were chosen for the show, which will be held in the Lied Center March 6-8.
Groups began the process in
April by serenading each other to choose partners.
Michelle Gates, executive director of Rock Chalk Revue, said all of the groups made a good effort and created "amazing shows."
The 59th annual Rock Chalk Revue will benefit the Douglas County United Way.
"A Write to Love" - Phi Kappa Psi, Kappa Kappa Gamma
A love letter is left unsigned and misplaced in a hotel, causing a lot of comedic confusion.
"Singin' in the City"- Delta Upsition, PI Beta Phi
A struggling Midwestern musician tries to find his way in New York City, and finds love, friends and, ultimately, success along the way.
"Tune Town"- Beta Theta PI, Chi Omega
An uptight businessman and his wife's car breaks down in a town in the middle of nowhere. It turn out the residents of the town lives life as a musical and they are stuck in the world of sequins and song for weeks.
"Snowed Inn"- PI Kappa Phi, Alpha Gamma Delta
A group of skiers and snowboarders get stuck in a slid lodge after an avalanche. They must learn to get along in order to get out.
"Flight of the Starquest"-Theta Chi, Delta Delta Delta
A teenager's family moves onto a space station to help make repairs. Love, comedy and chaos ensue.
Michelle Gates, Executive Director of Rock Chalk Revue
— Edited by Luke Morris
IRAQ
U.S. troops fire on, kill at least five on Tuesday
BAGHDAD — U.S. troops fired on vehicles at checkpoints in Baghdad and northern Iraq, killing a child and at least four other people, the military command said Tuesday. It also said it was
checking a report an American patrol shot at civilian cars near a Baghdad bridge, killing two Iraqis.
Roadblock shootings have consistently fed anti-U.S. sentiment among many Iraqis since the arrival of American forces in 2003.
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" Dr. Atkinson is a leading expert on the 21 yr war in Northern Uganda Thurs. November 29thBig 12 Room 7 PM
funded by:
SENATE
November 28,2007
Lutheran Campus Ministry
Come join us for worship on Sundays at 5 And Spaghetti for the Soul on Wednesdays at 6
PAID FOR BY KU
We are Reconciling in Christ Community, ALL ARE WELCOME.
We are celebrating our 45th year at KU! For more info contact lutherans@ ku.edu or www.kultherans.com
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. to 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.
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
Who: You, You, and You! Fair gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list!
Time: Fri 23 & Sat 24: 9 am - 7 pm
Sun 25: 1 pm - 7 pm
Mon 26 - Thurs 29: 11 am - 7 pm
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.
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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 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!
We're joining together to allow members to trade/buy/sell textbooks talk about schedules, & learn about each other's organizations.
ABWA & FINANCE CLUB LAST MEETING OF THE SEMESTER
Tuesday, December 4th 7-8pm Kansas Union Jayhawk Room (5th floor)
Food, Prizes, and some Socializing! Casual Dress**