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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
NEWS
FRIDAY, APRIL 15. 2005
INSIDENEWS
KUnited wins fourth-consecutive election
Nick Sterner and Marynell Jones of KUinited celebrated the coallitions victory last night at the Madhatter. Student Voice didn't play as much as a factor as they thought it might, StERNer said. PAGE 1A
The Student Voice coalition is already thinking about next year's election. The coalition didn't win anything, but presidential candidate Dennis Chanay said it had the right message and would improve its presence on campus. PAGE 1A
Despite losing nearly every race in the Student Senate elections, the members of the Delta Force coalition remain upbeat. The group won 11 of 14 junior/senior CLAS seats, and two referendums it campaigned for passed. PAGE 1A
Always look on the bright side
Both referendums passed yesterday, increasing student fees. Student Union Activities will use the fees to bring high-profile talent to the University, and Student Legal Services will hire another full-time lawyer for litigation. PAGE 1A
Student body approves new fees
Kim Wilcox is one of five finalists for a provost position at Michigan State University. Wilcox said the job was appealing because he would be closer to his family. PAGE 2A
Awards honor outstanding students
Ten students at the University were surprised with Chancellor's Student Awards this week. The students were honored for their accomplishments during their undergraduate years at the University. PAGE 2A
KU Anime club draws crowd for convention
The event begins at noon Sunday and will include a viewing of newly-released anime titles and music videos. The club is expecting members of similar clubs at other universities to attend the event. PAGE 6A
Editorial: Hey, Student Senate, make real change
INSIDEOPINION
Students are apathetic toward Student Senate. Senate needs to take action, and make real change, so that students will care. Take a stand, Senate. There's plenty to be done, such as better accessibility on campus for students with disabilities. PAGE 5A
Column: Beauty isn't black or white
Tierra Scott talks about the perception of beauty in American culture. Women with light skin have long been the standard, but ideals are changing. Regardless, she says, women need to embrace their inherent beauty. PAGE 5A
Baseball to match bats with Baylor
INSIDESPORTS
The Jayhawks will take on the No. 12 Baylor Bears tonight at Hoglund Bal Park in their first conference home series since Easter weekend. Kansas will have to overcome one of the top pitching staffs in the conference. PAGE 1B
Seniors receive accolades at banquet
Keith Langford, Mike Lee, Aaron Miles and Wayne Simien received awards last night at their final basketball banquet. The seniors talked about agents, graduation and the NBA. Kansas coach Bill Self said he expected Miles and Langford would receive at least second round picks. PAGE 1B
New. old Javhawks to play in spring game
Coach Mark Mangino will see tomorrow how nearly a month of spring practices has improved his players. The spring scrimmage scheduled for 3 p.m. will follow a 1 p.m. kickoff of the alumni game, featuring former Jayhawks Dana Stubblefield and Don Davis as coaches. PAGE 1B
Column: Fan turnout for spring football important
The campus community has an opportunity to show support for the football team tomorrow, when the team takes the field for its open spring game. The team is a growing powerhouse with exceptional players. PAGE 1B
Javhawks soar after shutout game
The Kansas softball team defeated Southwest Missouri State University yesterday. Christina Ross pitched a complete-game shutout. Junior second baseman jessica Moppin hit a home run in the first inning. PAGE 2B
Missouri will host Kansas, Iowa State, Southwest Missouri State and Iowa in the Tom Botts Invitational this weekend. Charlie Gruber, former Jayhawk and Olympic runner, will race against former Tiger Derrick Peterson. PAGE 6B
Former runners sprint in Border Showdown
Junior golfer Jason Sigler has played in only one men's golf tournament this season, but he said he would spend as much free time as he could on the golf course to continue improving his game so he could finish strong in his senior year. PAGE 68
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Dean could return home
BY NATE KARLIN
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The dean of liberal arts and sciences will travel to his native state of Michigan at the end of the month. But the short trip could lead to a more permanent stay in the state.
Kim Wilcox is one of five finalists for a provost vacancy at Michigan State University, his alma mater.
Wilcox said the position was enticing because provost was a step above being dean.
"I'm flattered to be one of five (finalists), but there are also four others who are flattered, so who knows where this will go," Wilcox said.
He will travel to East Lansing, Mich., from April 27-29 for a two-day interview.
The university is also a major research opportunity, said Wilcox, who graduated in 1976.
There he will meet with students, faculty and staff and speak for a 30-
He said he enjoyed his work at the University of Kansas, but he also wanted an opportunity to work in a
minute open forum, he said.
Wilcox said he had mixed emotions about the potential university move.
He nominated Wilcox for the position because it fit different pieces of his background between being from Michigan and his work experience in the state of Kansas, Beggs said.
Beggs has known Wilcox for six and a half years. They met when they worked together on the Board of Regents. He contacted Wilcox before he sent a letter of recommendation to the selection committee, he said.
The college has made a lot of progress in the past three years he has served as dean, but there are still things he'd like to accomplish, he said.
Moving would also bring him closer to his family, which he said was an important reason to consider the position.
higher position.
Wilcox
Beggs said Wilcox's ability to work beyond his scientific academia at a quality university qualified him for the provost position.
Wilcox's 75-year-old mother, his two sisters and several other relatives still live in Michigan.
Wilcox has served as dean of the college since July 2002. Before he became dean, Wilcox served as president and CEO of the Board of Regents from June 1999, to June 2002.
Don Beggs, president of Wichita State, nominated Wilcox for the provost position last fall.
"I personally think he's a good researcher and administrator," Beggs said.
He has been a faculty member at the University for 14 years.
Edited by Lori Bettes
STUDENT RECOGNITION
Awards honor student leaders
BY DANI LITT
dlitt@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITE
Marlesa Roney and Ed Evansole look nothing like Ed McMahon, but they spent the week acting like him.
Gaston Enrique Araoz, Anna Clovis, Jeff Dunlap, Susan Leigh Henry, Ruth Anne French-Hodson, Katie Jensen, Mark Eastman Lyda, Josh E. Meyers, Steve Munch and Katie Wolff all received awards.
Roney, vice provost for student success, and Eversole, associate dean of students, spent the week on prize patrol surprising 10 students with Chancellor's Student Awards.
Awards were presented during one of each of the student's classes. At the presentation, Roney spoke briefly to the class about the student's accomplishments and the award he or she received.
Winners were given letters of congratulations that included an invitation to a reception the Saturday before commencement, an invitation to a luncheon on the Chancellor Robert Hemenway's lawn and details about the award. Award winners also have the opportunity to have their picture taken with the chancellor.
All of the students are seniors except for Munch, who is also student body president. He won the only award that was not limited to seniors.
"It's incredible to be a part of that group of students that have really cared about the University over the years and have worked to help the student body." Munch said.
Munch won the Rusty Leffel Concerned Student Award. The award is presented to one male and one female who show concern for advancing the ideals of the University and higher education.
Katie Wolff, Shawnee senior, also received that award.
There are a total of six Chancellor's Awards. Four awards are given to both a male and a female student, like the Leffel award. Two others are awarded to only one person.
Although candidates must be outstanding to receive an awards, each one has one phrase that the selection committee focuses on. Eversole said.
"We want to try to get the best match with each award," she said.
With a 3.98 grade point average, Meyers has completed physics research at the South Pole and taken graduate courses as an undergraduate.
Meyers received the 1913 Award for his academic accomplishments.
AND THE AWARD GOES TO.
Ten KU students received 2005 Chancellor's Student Awards this week. The awards recognize the students' academic, volunteer and leadership accomplishments during their undergraduate years at the University.
DONALD K. ALDERSON MEMORIAL
AWARD
His only "B" was in a graduate-
The Donald K. Alderson Memorial Award goes to a graduating senior who has demonstrated loyalty to and interest in the University and who has been active in student activities and services that benefit other students. The award was established in memory of Alderson, former dean of men at the University and dean of student services.
- Gaston Enrique Araoz, La Paz,
Bolivia
ALEXIS F. DILLARD STUDENT
INVOLVEMENT AWARD
The Alexie F. Dillard Student Involvement Award goes to a graduating student who has unselfishly contributed to the University through campus involvement. The award was established in 1993 by Dillard's family and friends to remember and honor him.
Katie Jensen, Coon Rapids,
Miss
Mark Eastman Lyda, Centennial, Colo.
CLASS OF 1913 AWARD
The Class of 1913 Award annually goes to a graduating senior who shows evidence of intelligence, devotion to studies, personal character and promise of usefulness to society.
Ruth Anne French-Hodson.
Josh E. Mevers, Wichita
RUSTY LEFFEL CONCERNED
The Rusty Leffel Concerned Student Award
"I was disappointed when I had to come here, but I've had more opportunities here than I would've had elsewhere." he said.
The University was actually not Meyers' first choice when he was deciding where to go to college, but he credits his accomplishments to the good advising and research opportunities he has had here.
Students who apply for the awards are either nominated by a faculty member or administrator or are able to nominate themselves for the award by filling out an application and turning it in to the dean's office.
The committee does not base its decision on whether students nominated themselves or if someone else nominated them.
annually goes to students who demonstrate a concern for furthering the ideals of the University and higher education. The award was established by a group of graduating seniors in 1973 to honor their friend and fellow student Rusty Leffel.
level class of linear algebra.
> Steve Munch, Bellevue, Neb., Junior
- Katie Wolff, Shawnee, senior
CARYL K. SMITH STUDENT
LEADER AWARD
The Carval K. Smith Student Leader Award goes to a graduating senior who is a member of a fraternity or sorority and who has demonstrated commitment to the local chapter, the KU fraternity and sorority community, the University and the Lawrence community. The award was established in 1993 in honor of Smith's dedication and support of the KU fraternity and sorority community during her tenure as dean of student life.
AGNES WRIGHT STRICKLAND AWARD
- Anna Clovis, Fairfax, Okla.
WRIGHT STRICKLAND AWARD The Agnes Wright Strickland awards were established in 1953 in memory of Strickland, a member of the class of 1887. The awards annually go to graduating seniors in recognition of their academic record, demonstrated leadership in matters of university concern, respect among fellow students and Indications of future dedication to service in the University.
♦ Susan Leigh Henry, Fort Scott
The selection committee was composed of 15 people, including three students. The other 12 members are representatives of various units of the University who work with students.
Source: Office of University Relations
Award recipients receive a certificate, and all but one receive a cash reward from the University of Kansas Endowment Association of $500 to $1,000. The Strickland Award winners receive a lifetime membership to the University of Kansas Alumni Association valued at $1,000.
CAMPUS
"The goal is to have a deep pool," Eversole said. "You always wish you had more awards to give out."
This year, more than 60 students applied for the 10 awards, which was a lot. Eversole said.
— Edited by Azita Tafreshi
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Ellsworth Hall will have its annual Suitcase Dance tonight on the third floor lobby.
Ellsworth to give away Kansas City getaway
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Four KU students will get an opportunity to stay at a hotel in the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Mo., for free this weekend.
The event is scheduled from 8 to 11 tonight. Any KU student can attend and the cost is free.
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Students can bring up to 10 canned goods for an extra two tickets for the giveaway. Tomlins said the canned donations would go to a local food bank.
friends to Kansas City, Mo., tonight for free hotel accommodations and a $100 gift certificate to the Cheesecake Factory.
Carly Tomlins, spokeswoman for the Community Standards Board at Ellsworth, said the Suitcase Dance got its name from the limo that picked up the winner of a giveaway at the end of the night. The winner can take three
Tomlins said other prizes would include an iPod, an Xbox, a DVD player, a television and a digital camera.
— Eric Sorrentino
Robinson to play host for pow wow event
Tomorrow afternoon First Nations Student Association will hold its annual Pow Wow celebration in Robinson Gymnasium.
Last year's pow wow brought more than 1,000 people to the gymnasium where they got to watch and participate in some traditional dances
Vendors will be present selling Native American crafts and food.
Gourd Dancing begins at 2 p.m.
with the grand entry at 7 p.m.
Admission is free to the public.
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