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NEWS
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his days in Congress with representatives and senators. He said when he wasn't advising politicians, he would watch them.
He said he could even recognize some people by the backs of their heads. He attributes this ability to his many days of sitting behind congressmen at meetings and hearings.
"I don't suppose anyone can contradict my authority on that." Nelson said.
Nelson finds clues that "ordinary" people would never notice, Bischoff said. He has an incredible memory for obscure information, she said.
In an average day, Nelson identifies about 15 to 20 photographs in a three-hour period. Boxes filled with file folders surround him as he flips through pictures, looking through his tortoise-colored glasses.
"Sometimes you just double up with laughter." Nelson said.
And he has a personal story for each politician.
But Nelson has to be careful. People's weight and hair can change. That means people might look different from the way Nelson remembers them.
"Sometimes people have more hair in the picture than when you knew them," he said.
Every now and then Nelson can't remember the name of someone he recognizes. Politicians' wives, constituents and foreign representatives are the hardest people to remember, he said.
If he is lucky, the photo will have a date and event information stamped on the back that will give him clues to who might be in the photo. But often the photos have no identification at all.
INSTITUTE TOUR
"Sometimes you have no idea what year it is." Nelson said. "Sometimes the people's hair-styles will help you guess."
When his memory doesn't click, he consults a small stack
Tours are free, but reservations are required because of limited space. To make reservations call 864-1420. Here are some things to look for on the tour:
The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics will open its archives for public tours this semester on Friday, March 25 and Saturday, April 23.
A set of metal weights that Bob Dole's dad made for him to exercise his arm after being injured in WWII.
Gifts to Dole from for
eign heads of state,
including a giant per-
sian gug.
A NASCAR helmet
A NASCAR helmet signed by past and present NASCAR racers.
- An exact-sized foam-board podium that Dole took on his presidential campaign to practice for speeches.
A 3-foot-tall handmade leather elephant
reporter of Dole
♦ Photos of Dole with foreign dignitaries such as the Dalai Lama and celebrities such as Morgan Fairchild.
- ◆ A glimpse of the Dole Institute's refrigerated vault, which includes temperature sensitive films and materials.
Access to the Dole Institute's secured vault, which includes handwritten presidential and VIP letters.
Source: The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics
of congressional directories. But most of the time his guesses are on the mark, and the directories are just verification of his memory.
Nelson said he planned to continue volunteering at the Dole Institute to help identify photos.
"These photos will be a treasure trove for historians and people who want to know how things were," Nelson said.
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Jeff Dunlap, student body vice president, expressed concern about raising the rates too much. If the price of a permit is too high, people won't buy them anymore. Dunlap said.
"It should be more money if you park closer, and less if you park far away," Mulinazzi said.
Parking
in the parking rate structure.
Chief Ralph Oliver, KU Public Safety Office, said during the meeting that parking at the University is substantially less compared to other schools.
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"Parking here is dirt cheap," he said. "And people are used to it being dirt cheap."
Before the parking commission
makes a decision about next fall's parking rates, the commission will hold an open forum at 1:15 p.m. on Thursday at Alderson Auditorium in the Kansas Union.
During the forum the commission will present information regarding next fall's parking rates, as well as any other questions or concerns that people have.
Hultine said the parking commission would like input from people who use campus parking.
"I really hope people will come and hear all the options and all the ways we can go," Hultine said.
The forum is also an opportunity for students to come and give their perspective on parking at the University, Dunlap said.
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Tough run
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losses by potential high seeds like Connecticut, Kentucky, Duke, Wake Forrest and Arizona, shifted the seeding. Illinois, North Carolina, Duke and Washington received No.1 seeds.
The Jahawks were bounced from a No. 2 seed by Wake Forest, Kentucky, Connecticut and Oklahoma State.
Self said he didn't think there was a big difference between a No. 2 seed and a No. 3 seed.
"The way I figured it out was that we would be a three because Oklahoma State would be a No. 2, and I didn't think our league would get two No. 2 seeds," Self said.
STATE
FORT SCOTT — A federal team has joined the investigation into a fire that caused an estimated $10 million in damage Friday to Fort Scott's historic downtown business district.
Self said the Jayhawks probably would have earned a No. 2 if they had defeated the Cowboys.
FBI joins investigation of fire in Fort Scott
A man stopped by the basketball offices yesterday and dropped off a box of T-shirts. After the selection show, the players came out, each bearing the shirt.
But the players said that was all history. "We landed where we did," sophomore J.R. Giddens said. "Luckily for us, that was in a basketball gym. I'm not into sites and seeding. We gotta go out and win a game."
"DESTINATION: ST. LOUIS," the front of the shirt read. But it was the back that summed up the Jayhawks' attitude going into the NCAA Tournament.
Fifteen agents from the National Response Team of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives will sift through the rubble of the nine destroyed buildings and four others that were damaged in the wind-whipped blaze. The fire is believed to have started about 2 p.m. Friday at a bar in the middle of one of three blocks of historic buildings on
"Last year we knocked on the door.
This year, we are going to kick it down."
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Main Street.
ATF developed the unit in 1978 to help federal, state and local investigators in cases where arson or explosives may have played a role in a large fire. But ATF spokesman Paul Marquardt said there is no indication that the Fort Scott blaze was intentionally set.
John Williams, special agent in charge of the NRT team in Fort Scott, said the federal agents have resources that the local and state officials don't have.
He said the group is likely to be in town for three or four days, depending on the stability of the damaged buildings - some of which were at risk of collapsing.
- The Associated Press
ON THE RECORD
♢ A 22-year-old KU student reported his cell phone missing to the KU Public Safety Office at noon on March 3 somewhere near Anschutz Library.
♦ A 20-year-old KU student reported her purse and two credit cards stolen to the KU Public Safety Office sometime between 10:30 p.m., March 4 and 2:30 a.m., March 5 from K.K. Amini Scholarship Hall. The purse is valued at $1.
A 19-year-old KU student reported her bicycle stolen to the KU Public Safety Office sometime between 3:30 p.m., Feb. 17 and 11:30 a.m., Feb. 23, from the 1300 block of Louisiana Street. The bicycle is valued at $100.
KU Parking Services reported a $1,750 palm pilot missing to the KU Public Safety Office sometime between 4:45 and 5 p.m on March 8 from Lot 50.
The KU Public Safety Office arrested a 28-yearold KU student for domestic battery at 10:30 p.m. on March 10 in the 1600 block of W. 15th Street.
ON CAMPUS
The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics will sponsor a Social Security Panel featuring Carolyn Weaver, Eric Kingson of Syracuse University, Max Skidmore of the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and David Ekerdt of the Gerontology Center at 7:30 tonight in the Dole Institute. Call 864-4900 for more information.
The Center for Russian and East European Studies will sponsor a Laird Brown Bag lecture featuring Maj. Matt Dimmick, who will speak on "Instability in the Ferghana Valley" from noon to 1 p.m. on tomorrow at room 318 in Bailey Hall. Call 864-4236 for more information.
♦ Student Union Activities will sponsor a screening of the Japanese film "Purple Butterfly" at 7 p.m. tomorrow at Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union. Admission is $2 or free with SUA movie card. Call 864-SHOW for more information.
- University Christian Fellowship will offer Bible study and worship at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread Ave. Call 841-3148 for more information.
Note: The University Daily Kansan prints campus events that are free and open to the public. Publicformations are available in the Kansan newsroom, 111 Stauffer-Flint Hall. Items must be turned in two days in advance of the desired publication date. On Campus is printed on a space available basis.
THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS MARCH 14,2005 STUDENT SENATE
Interested in helping plan class events? Want to help decide the Senior class gift? Want to represent the student body?Want to honor students/faculty/staff
for their great work?
Board of Class Officers (BOCO) is seeking membership for freshmen-juniors. If interested in becoming a member of B.O.C.O. please come to our next meeting March 14th at 8:00 in Alcove A
Do You Enjoy Planning Parties?
Then come join PRSSA on March 15.2005
7pm in room 100 Stauffer Flint.
There will be a speaker talking about Event Planning.
If this career sparks your interest.
come and hear what it's about.
It will be a great chance for networking.
Sponsored by: International Student Association
Is Travelling Abroad too Expensive? Don't worry, ISA can bring the world to you. Join us at our annual International Awareness Week from April 10th thru 15th A week full of activities that will enhance your cultural experience
KEEP AMERICA FREE PACE ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union)
We All Have The Right to Be Safe
KU WAVE: Working Against Violence Everywhere
Sexual assault can happen to anyone, including men.
KU WAVE works to help prevent rape and sexual assault
by recognizing that there are many different forms of sexual assault,
by understanding why it happens and why it is socially acceptable,
and by supporting other sexual assault groups.
Meets on the First and Third Mondays
of every Month @ 6pm in the Kansas Union
KU Wave will also be coordinating
Sexual Assault Prevention Week &
Womyn Take Back the Night www.waveku.com