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Tuesday February 8,2000
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CAMPUS
Study Abroad Fair held today in Kansas Union
The fair is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the fourth floor in the Kansas Union.
Students wanting to get out of the country for a semester can begin their journey at the Study Abroad Fair. The fair is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today
He said the University of Kansas had programs in 48 countries, some with multiple locations within a country
at the lunch in the Kansas union.
David Wiley, outreach coordinator for the Office of Study Abroad, said the fair would have 34 tables with representatives from about 60 programs.
Wiley said the fair also would have eight outside organizations that existed solely to put on study abroad programs.
The last Study Abroad Fair was in September, Wiley said, but this one would be more inclusive because students could find information about programs for Summer 2000, Fall 2000 and Spring 2001.
"We're hoping for even higher attendance for this one," he said.
But because Kansas can coordinate with other colleges and universities, students' options are not limited, she said.
Amy Timak, study abroad coordinator for Spanish language programs, said the University had Spanish language programs in Spain, Costa Rica and Mexico. But because Kansas can coordinate
"We can send students just about anywhere else," Timkar said. "We take care of the administrative side."
Timkar said she hoped people would be out and about and able to stop by the fair because of the nice weather.
John Audlehelm
Students able to view election code changes
A draft of the 2000 elections code including proposed changes is available for review.
Complaints about proposed changes must be filed by Friday. Those complaints will be heard by the elections commission Feb. 16.
Zora Mulligan, elections commissioner, said that although the changes usually were reviewed by coalitions and those running for Student Senate, all interested students were encouraged to look at the changes.
- Erinn R. Barcomb
Mulligan said that rumors about dramatic changes in the code were untrue. Most of the proposed changes deal with wording and definitions.
Washington internships open to all students
KU students will have an opportunity to apply for internships at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., tomorrow in the Kansas Union.
Judy Schroeder, an inter-coordinator for Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., will
be at Alcove G from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., talking to students interested in positions in Roberts' office.
Interested students can stop by to ask Schroeder questions anytime during the lunch hour.
Burdett Loomis, professor of political science, said the meetings would be informational and that Schroeder was looking for summer intents as well as intends for a semester.
He said he encouraged students from all majors to stop by.
"This is for students interested in issues from foreign relations to agriculture, or those that want a taste of what an internship in Washington, D.C., is like," Loomis said.
Katrina Hull
Lester Earl to appear in court this afternoon
Kansas forward Lester Earl is sched- uled to make his first appearance today at Douglas County District Court in connec tion with his Jan. 23 arrest in Eudora.
He is charged with one count of driving while intoxicated, one count of driving with a suspended license and one count of speeding, District Attorney Christine Tonkovich said.
Eudora police officer Peter Casagrande pulled Earl over for speeding at 3 a.m. in the 1400 block of Church Street, said Bill Long, chief of Eudora police. Court records show that Earl was traveling 47 mph in a 30 mph zone.
field sobriety tests indicated Earl had been drinking, Long said, and police arrested him.
At Earl's 3 p.m. appearance today, the judge will set a date for trial. Tonkovich said.
If found guilty, Earl could face suspension or loss of driving privileges, community service hours, up to six months in jail or any combination of the three.
In late August, Lawrence police arrested Earl on a warrant for failure to appear after he did not appear at Lawrence Municipal Court for two traffic violations — speeding and driving with a suspended license.
Long said there were three passengers in Earl's vehicle when he was pulled over in Eudora, but he would not release their names. Court records indicate that the Kansas forward was driving a 2000 Mitsubishi with a Louisiana license plate that read "EZ2ENJOY."
Kansas basketball coach Roy Williams indefinitely suspended Earl from the team Jan. 24. The 6-foot-8, 230-pound senior has not participated in games or traveled with the team since.
Mindie Miller
Two KU students are among the 36 artists whose work currently is on display at the Contemporary Crafts
Student artists' work featured in Portland
Gallery in Portland. Ore.
The work of Amy Cauthon, Richland, Texas, junior and Taweesak Molsawat, Lawrence graduate student, was chosen from about 700 entries contending for the 36 exhibition spots. The exhibition is titled "New Metal, Emerging Views" and will run through Feb. 27.
Billy Jean Theide, a well-known Midwestern artist, chose the entries. The works of the exhibition are made of materials ranging from gold and silver to wire and typewriter parts. The works are supposed to reflect the artists' views of the future of the 21st century. Cauthon said she was honored to
Caution said she was honored to be a part of the exhibition.
"I hope it leads to future recognition in my field," she said.
Mike Hoffman
Naked man injured while vandalizing cars
LAWRENCE
A naked vandal ended up in the hospital instead of jail after shattering windows in three cars at a Lawrence residence yesterday.
Denese Cabana, who lives in the duplex, said she heard banging noises and went outside.
Lawrence Police were called about 4:15 p.m. yesterday to a duplex at the corner of 29th Street Terrace and Missouri Street, where a 19-year-old naked man was breaking the windows of cars parked in the driveway, said Set. David Hubbel.
"Some freaky naked man came and beat the windows out of my car," she said.
Cabana, who said she did not know the man, screamed at the man to stop, then went inside and called police.
In addition to several large sticks and a broken spade, the man was breaking the windows with a track and field hammer attached to a wire. The men's first kick left the
The man's final blow left the passenger side of Cabana's windshield bloody.
when the man struck the windshield, the hammer broke through the glass and ended up on the floorboards of the car, followed by his hand.
The man's arm was still stuck in the windshield when police arrived. Hubbel said the wire punctured the man's hand — entering his palm and coming out between two of his fingers.
Hubel said that he didn't know if the man was under the influence of drugs but that the man never threatened to hurt anyone and was not arrested as of last night. He estimated the damages were more than $500 on each vehicle, which could bring felony charges later.
Officers used bolt cutters to cut the wire and free his hand.
Paramedics treated the man before transporting him to Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
— Sara Shepherd
Students help choose new furniture
By Jessie Meyer
writer@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
By Jessie Mever
Several mock bedroom sets are set up in the lobby of Ellsworth Hall, and the Department of Student Housing is asking for students' opinion on the new designs.
"We set up the furniture to invite input from the students," said Carol von Tersch, assistant director of student housing. "We have to have new furniture after the hall is renovated, and I'd like to have their opinion."
Ashley Frazier, Dallas sophomore, said she thought the furniture in the lobby was a lot nicer than the pieces Ellsworth
"It's definitely better," Frazier said. "I think this furniture would utilize the space better."
had now.
If selected, the furniture, provided by Omni International Inc., of Vernon, Ala., would be used in Elsworth after its renovation, said Ken Stoner, director of student housing. But, Stoner said, the renovation still was at least a year away.
"It looks a lot better than the furniture that is in there now." Frazier said of the mock bedroom set pieces. "Right now, the mattresses are grungy and the desks are grungy."
Von Tersch said that the furniture would not be placed in every hall and that it would be
placed in residence halls only after renovations. Ellsworth will be renovated next.
She said Lewis and Templin halls, which recently were renovated, had new furniture already in place.
Because the Ellsworth renovation project is only in the design stage, no specific budget has been set to pay for the furniture.
Von Tersch also said several different furniture styles could be chosen, depending on the type of room in which it would be used.
"It's still a little early and there isn't a specific figure yet," Stoner said. "But one could figure about $1,000 per room."
ON THE RECORD
The KU Public Safety Office responded to medical problem at 1:38 a.m. Sunday at Corbin Hall. According to a police report, the subject, an 18-year-old KU student, was complaining of "the common symptoms of having ingested a large quantity of beer" (vomiting). After being examined by paramedics, the student declined to be taken to the hospital.
The KU Public Safety Office responded to a fire alarm at 11:51 p.m. Saturday in Jayhawker Towers. Upon arrival, police determined the alarm had been triggered by a bag of burnt popcorn at a fifth-floor apartment in Tower D.
The KU Public Safety Office responded to a false fire
alarm at 11:10 p.m. Thursday in McCollum Hall.
The KU Public Safety Office responded to a false fire alarm at 4:12 p.m. Sunday in Olive Hall.
The KU Public Safety Office responded to a report of a suspicious person at 5:20 p.m. Thursday in the Watkins Memorial Health Center pharmacy. The subject, an 18-year-old male, had left the building without filling his prescription. He told police he had altered the dosage of his prescription of Vicodin (a narcotic) by changing 2 to 12 on the bottle because he needed more than two pills for migraine headaches. The man was then given the correct prescription. No charges were filed in the incident.
ON CAMPUS
**Asian American Student Union will meet to discuss the Asian-American Festival at 6 p.m. tonight at the Multicultural Resource Center. Call 8300685.**
The Office of Study Abroad will have a spring study abroad fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the fourth floor in the Kansas Union. Call David Wiley at 864-7812.
- OAKS, the nontraditional student organization,
will have a brown bag lunch from 11:30 a.m.
to 1 p.m. today at Alcove A in the Kansas Union.
Call Deena Hardie at 864-7317.
KU Racquetball Club will practice from 6 to 8 tonight at Robinson Center. Call Stewart Hunt at 331-2231.
at Robinson Center, Call Stewart Hunt at 331-231-2
University Christian Fellowship will meet at 7
tonight at Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204
Oregan Ave., Call Rick Clark at 841-314-8
The Center for Community Outreach will have a volunteer information session at 8 tonight at the Big 12 Room in the Kansas Union, Call E.J. Reedy at 864-4073.
KU Chess Club will meet from 8 to 10 tonight at the Pioneer Room in the Burge Union. Call David Wang at 312-1070.
KU Horror Zontals frisbee team will practice from 8 to 11 tonight at Anschutz Sports
Pavilion, Call Will Spotts at 841-0671.
■ OAKS, the nontraditional student organization,
will have a brown bag lunch from 11:45 a.m. to
1:15 p.m. tomorrow at Alcove E in the Kansas
Union. Call Deena Harda at 864-7317
Pre-Physical Therapy Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow at the first floor conference room in Watkins Memorial Health Center. Call Megan Sears at 312-2523.
The Douglas County Amateur Radio Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center, 111 E. 11th St. Call Jim Canaday at 841-1903.
Student Senate Multicultural Affairs Committee will present a minority freshman forum, "A Town Hall Meeting," at 7 p.m. tomorrow at the Burge Union. Call Floyd Cline at 864-3710.
■ Registration for the Blueprints Leadership Conference are due at 5 p.m. Feb. 16 at 400 Kansas Union, Call 864-8461.
■ Application for Student Union Activities officers and coordinators are due at 5 p.m. Feb. 22 at the SUA office in the Kansas Union. Call Camille Payne at 864-3477.
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