Tuesday, February 23, 1999
The University Daily Kansan
Section A · Page 5
Free events, snacks to mark remodeling of Union auditorium
By Tiffany Seeman Special to the Kansan
Free movies, lectures and popcorn will mark the grand re-opening of Woodruff Auditorium on the fifth floor of the Kansas Union.
The auditorium was closed for more than five months for a $490,000 renovation. The renovations enhanced the lighting, seating and sound in the auditorium, which will now be used for a variety of functions.
To mark the re-opening, Student Union Activities will sponsor several free events this week.
Traveling abroad inexpensively will be the topic of a free lecture by Gil White, author of *Europe & the World on $8.4 a Day*. The lecture will begin the week's events at 8 tonight.
"White is so crazy about traveling cheaply that he is flying in on Saturday for the lecture Tuesday so that he can get the cheaper weekend rates," said Cody Simms, SUA forums coordinator.
Tomorrow will begin the showing of the first of four free movies in the renovated auditorium. A sneak preview of Analyze This, starring Robert DeNiro, will be at 8:00 p.m.
The movie Slam will be shown at 7 p.m. and Beloved will be shown at 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. A midnight film, Black Samson also will be offered on these days.
"We're offering these movies for free this week to celebrate the reopening of the renovated Woodruff Auditorium," said Jeff LaCroix, SUA vice president for University of Kansas relations.
SUA also is offering free popcorn at the box office, as well as coupons for 75 cent sodas at the Union candy counter.
Improvements to Woodruff Auditorium include everything from better lighting to re-upholstered seats.
"The Kansas Union is supposed to be the living room of the University, and we want it to be a nice living room," said Wayne Pearce.
WOODRUFF EVENTS
■ Gil White, author of Europe & the World on $ .84 a Day will give a free lecture at 8 tonight.
A sneak preview of Analyze This, starring Robert DeNiro, will be tomorrow at 8:00 p.m. The movie is free.
Slam will be shown at 7 p.m. and Beloved will be shown at 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Both movies are free.
Black Samson will be shown at midnight Thursday through Saturday. The movie is free.
SUA is offering free popcorn at the box office, as well as coupons for 75 cent sodas at the Kansas Union candy counter
- The free SUA movies will be offered this week only. Vouchers are available at the SUA box office.
Union building engineer.
The lighting capabilities were upgraded to include strip light lighting along the aisles and stage, and improved dimming lights. Pearce said that these lights would enhance the atmosphere for movie viewing and also improve the stage for guest speakers.
"The new sound system is a 300 percent increase from our previous system," Pearce said.
The new system includes six speakers and multi-channel surround sound. This sound system is capable of operating independently of the already installed Network Event Theater system for movies and special broadcast events. The NET system is contracted through SUA.
LaCroix said that other important additions were the installation of a wheelchair lift, wheelchair seating and plug-in capabilities for the those who are hearing-impaired. These additions made Woodruff compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. he said.
The free SUA movies will be offered this week only. Vouchers are available at the SUA box office.
— Edited by Seth Hoffman
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February 25-27,1999 "Slam" (Rated R) 7 p.m.
"Beloved" (Rated R) 9 p.m.
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Friday and Saturday
February 23,1999 Free lecture by Gil White author of "Europe & the World on 84¢ a Day"
February 24,1999 NET Sneak Preview: "Analyze This" starring Robert DeNiro.8 p.m. Free admission.
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