Monday, April 3, 2000 The University Daily Kansan Section A · Page 3 New dean, wife to join faculty of business school by summer Sarowski: Will retire this year as dean of the business school. Continued from page 1A Fuerst joined the Texas A&M faculty in 1979. He left the school briefly in 1985 to become senior manager for the consulting firm of Price Waterhouse in Dallas. He returned to the school in 1987. In 1989, he founded the school's Center for the Management of Information Systems, which gave the school more than $400,000 in new revenue and attracted several sponsorships from companies. Fuerst was named associate dean of the school in 1996. Teaching Award by the Association of Former Students at Texas A&M in 1993 and the Partners in Learning Award of Excellence by the school's Department of Student Life in 1998. He was awarded the Distinguished Max Utsler, KU associate professor of journalism, attended Knox College with Fuerst, where Fuerst was captain of the basketball team. Utsler praised Fuerst's competitive spirit. "Bill's academic record speaks for itself," Utsler said. "If he is able to transfer the same competitiveness and determination he showed as a college athlete, he'll be a great asset to this University." Fuerst also was named the inaugural Henry D. Price professor of business. The professorship was created and will be financed by Henry Price of Peoria, Ariz., who graduated from the KU School of Business in 1936. Price has donated $1.5 million that has and will continue to endow the professorship through contributions to the KU Endowment Association. Fuerst's wife, Lisa Ottinger, also will be joining the School of Business faculty as a program associate in the school's accounting and information systems division. Shulenburger said. The couple has three children. Kansans head to Final Four without basketball team Rv Doug Pacey By Doug Facey writer@kansan.com writer@kansan.com Kansan staff writer The Jayhawks may not be playing in the Final Four, but the University of Kansas will be represented in Indianapolis. Chancellor Robert Hemenway, athletics director Bob Frederick, men's basketball coach Roy Williams and some KU students will be at the big dance. Brice Durbin, Topea sophomore, went to the last Final Four that was in Indianapolis. "But I was too young to do anything; I was only 13," he said. Durbin said that he was going with three friends this time and that they were looking forward to the party atmosphere. "When I was there before, the streets by the dome were blocked off, and it was a giant party," he said. "The city is going to be so packed with people having a good time." The four don't have tickets to any games, but Durbin said he thought they would be able to get tickets from fans of the team that lost their first games in the Final Four. Though they don't have tickets, at least they have a place to rest. "We're staying in the Budget Inn," Durbin said. "It is the cheapest hotel we could find. We're not going to do much but shower and sleep there, so we didn't want to spend too much money on the hotel." He said he was looking for a Florida upset in the Michigan State-Florida matchup. "I really like the Gators," Durbin said. "They're young and quick and exciting to watch. Plus, I don't like the Spartans at all." Hemenway, Frederick and Williams will be in town for different reasons. Hemenway and Williams are obligated to be there because of positions they hold. Hemenway is the president of the Big 12 Conference and will meet with officials from the NCAA. But his trip won't be all business. He'll shed the official role to be a dad for at least a day to take his son, Zack, a high school junior, to visit the University of Indiana campus. Hemenway said he thought Michigan State University would win but he would rather cheer for the University of North Carolina because its coach, Bill Guthridge, was a Parsons native. North Carolina lost to Florida Saturday night. Williams will be at the tournament because he is a member of the National Association of Basketball Coaches. Frederick could not be reached for comment, but a sports information representative said he would attend the Final Four. Jason Hester, Shawnee senior, right, gets tangled with Dan Walsh, Western Springs, Ill., junior, at the annual Twister Tournament held by the Kappa Delta sorority on Saturday. Prizes, including a DVD player, a Sony PlayStation and others, were awarded. The tournament raised more than $10,000 for local affiliates of Prevent Child Abuse America. Photo by Nick Krug/KANSAN Left hand on ... Week of social events to foster awareness, build community By Jessie Meyer writer@kanson.com Kanson staff writer University of Kansas students and Lawrence residents will head into the streets this week to encourage community involvement and raise awareness of social issues such as homelessness. "Into the Streets Week is a chance to demonstrate, in a visible way, your support of the community that you live in," said Rebecca Sutherland, University relations director for the Center for Community Outreach and Andover senior. The Center for Community Outreach is organizing the event. Sutherland said that although Into the Streets Week had been in existence for a few years, this was only the second year it was a major CCO event. She said that the event aimed to fight prejudices about stereotypes in the community and create a more positive image for students as caring, active and concerned members of society. "The general purpose is to motivate students and people in the community to volunteer in an effort to make this the first step into lifelong community service." Sutherland said. To encourage more volunteers, CCO has devoted each of six days to a different issue, ranging from homelessness and poverty to environmental issues and illiteracy. "We deal with issues from different realms," Sutherland said. "It's a good opportunity to do something that is tailored to your own interest and how that fits into the community." The events kick off from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the Kansas Union lobby with the Volunteer Fair. The fair will provide a chance for people to sign up for this week's activities as well as future volunteer opportunities. "There will be a couple tables set up so people can ask questions and find something that they want to continue with." said E.J. Reedy, co-director of CCO and Topeka junior. "There should be lots of great opportunities for people to get involved." Lee Stringer, a former homeless man, will share his personal experiences at 7 tonight at the Union ballroom. Stringer overcame homelessness and went on to write Grand Central Winter: Stories from the Streets, a book about his experiences as a homeless man in New York. His speech will cover both national and local homeless issues. He will be host at a homelessness forum at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Big 12 Room in the Kansas Union. Friday night's Homeless Sleepout at Burcham Park, Third and Indiana streets, will be a reality check for people in the community who want to experience homelessness firsthand, event organizer said. People wanting to spend the night under INTO THE STREETS WEEK Volunteer Fair 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.at the Kansas Union Today Tomorrow Read Out Opening speaker, 7 p.m. at the Kansas Union Ballroom: Lee Stringer, a former homeless man, will discuss homelessness and share experiences from the streets of New York. 9 a.m. to noon at local schools 4 p.m.: Volunteers will go to sites in the community to read to children. 3 p.m. at the Kansas Union lobby. Several campus celebrities will read to children from Hillop Child Development Center, 1314 Jayhawk Blvd. Discussion with Lee Stringer at 2 p.m. at the Big 12 Room in the Kansas Union Wednesday - Empty Bowls, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the lawn near Stauflent Flint: A soup lunch and handmade ceramic bowl sale to benefit Pelétha Community Resource Center, 1,423 Haskell Ave. Community dinner, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread Ave.: Students can meet and share a meal with homeless members of the community and discuss homelessness in Lawrence. Thursday Friday Pélathe Community Gardens Project, 3 p.m. at the Pélathe Community Center, 1423 Haskell Ave.: Hands-on work in the garden to promote environmental awareness and provide fruits and vegetables to the food shelf. - Homeless sleepout, 8 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Saturday at Burcham Park, Third and Indiana streets: Participants will sleep under the stars to collect donations that will benefit Jubilee Cafe, 1011 Vermont St Day of Volunteering, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Volunteers will work at several sites throughout the community. Saturday Source: Center for Community Outreach the stars are asked to raise at least $10 in pledge money, which will go to Jubilee Cafe, inside the Trinity Episcopal Church, 1011 Vermont St., and will provide meals for the restaurant-style soup kitchen, Sutherland said. Sutherland encouraged people to bring a sleeping bag, a cardboard box and a flashlight to the event. Those interested should pick up information in the CCO office, room 426 at the Union. Volunteers will wrap up the week's events Saturday by doing small jobs throughout the community. For more information about Into the Streets Week or other volunteer opportunities, contact the Center for Community Outreach office at 864-4073. Congrats to the SUA Board 2000-2001 Keith Hagan - Spectrum Films Angela Cox Angela Cox -Feature Films Sharon Cappie - Fine Arts Kim Kissel - Live Music Alex Kiesel -Live Music Patrick Lafferty - Recreation Patrick Waters - Forums Liz Schneider - President Brittany Lee - V.P. Alumni Relations *U.S. University Relations* Mora Berberich - V.P. University Relations --be giving away a Humanities and Western Civilization Program LECTURE SERIES Spring 2000 "Everyday Surveillance: Vigilance and Visibility in Postmodern Life" Associate Professor Sociology William Staples Wednesday, April 5, 2000 4:30 p.m. 330 Strong Hall All are cordially invited to attend the lectures in this series. --be giving away a Red Lyon Tavern 944 Mass.832-8228 MASSAGE THERAPY! Only $25 in Student Clinic Lumaria Bodywork Institute 841-1587, 1103 Mass. St. KU Pre-Law Society Pre-Law Career Panel Tuesday, April 4, 5:30 p.m. in the Centennial Room (Kansas Union) Featuring a panel of experienced attorneys representing a wide variety of legal careers and practice areas. Panel sponsored by KAPLAN, who will be giving away a FREE LSAT prep course! E-mail or visit the pre-law office for more information