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Devoted scholar dies at 63; remembered by friends, family
BY JOUSHA BICKEL
jbickel@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
Philip C. Kissam, professor of law, died in a hospital in Burlington, Vt., on Dec. 23, 2004, after a battle with cancer. He was 63.
Colleagues of Kissam remember him as a scholar dedicated to his work and to his teaching.
"He was a true intellectual in the best sense," Webb Hecker said, associate dean of the School of Law.
Stephen McAllister, dean of the School of Law, remembered Kissam as an engaged colleague who was very curious intellectually and was always helpful and dedicated to his students. McAllister said that Kissam devoted a lot of time to working with his students and critiquing their work.
"His reputation from most of the students was that he was very helpful and spent a lot of
time with t he m , " McAllister said.
KISSAM
his teaching, his students and the cultivation of new ideas in the field of legal education was a big part of his life.
Sandy McKenzie, a law professor who joined the faculty in 1979, said that Kissam was he first introduction to academia life. They had been friends for the day she began teaching at the University of Kansas, she said.
Kissam, she said, was always thinking about new ways of teaching law and usually planned his classes far in advance.
about projects in the future," McKenzie said. "Most of the time, he would plan two semesters ahead of everyone else."
Aside from being a dedicated scholar, friends and family remember Kissam as a kind, gentle man who was "never one to rock the boat." McAllister said.
"He did voice his opinio when he needed to," he said.
Survivors include his wife Brenda, Lawrence; his son Jonathan, Burlington, Vt.; a daughter Ariane, Burlington, Vt.; his mother, Ruth Kissam, Sarasota, Fla.; his sister, Bonnie, Sarasota, Fla.; his brother, Toby, Northport, N.Y.; and two grandchildren.
The family asked that memorial contributions be made to Doctors Without Borders either online, www.doctorswithoutborders.com, or by mail, P.O. Box 1856, Merrifield, Va., 22116.
- Edited by Nikola Rowe
Flu vaccine opens to all
BY TY BEAVER
tbeaver@kansan.com
KANSA STUD WRIER
Officials encouraging students to get immunization
Student Health Services will offer flu vaccinations to all students and faculty beginning today after months of a nationwide vaccination restriction.
The Centers for Disease Control and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment are urging everyone to be vaccinated. Lawrence Memorial Hospital will also have FluMist available starting today.
The CDC restricted vaccinations in October because of a shortage of injection doses. Chiron, a U.S. influenza vaccination supplier, failed a supply inspection after contaminated doses had been identified. Chiron provides about half of the doses for the country.
FluMist, a nasal mist form of the immunization, is available despite the shortage.
GET VACCINATED
Watkins Health Center will offer FluMist — by appointment only — for $25, which is $10 more than the injection.
What: Flu Vaccinations
Where: Watkins Health Center
When: Call 785-864-9570 to make an appointment Price: $25
Mon.-Fri.: 8:00 a.m.
8:00 p.m.
Sat: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sun: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30
p.m.
Source: Watkins Health Center
The inhaled immunization increases the chance for side effects, said Myra Strother, Watkins chief of staff.
It is for this reason that high risk individuals will not be given FluMist. High-risk individuals include anyone 65 years of age or older, those with long-term heart or lung disease or any other illness needing close medical attention, and those who provide care to high-risk individuals.
Flu-like symptoms such as a sore throat, fever and coughing are among possible side effects.
Effects usually last one to two days and are mild, she said.
Strother said there had been flu-like cases in Lawrence.
Though Watkins staff has not diagnosed any cases yet, flu usually spreads on campus at the beginning of the spring semester.
"Students go through infected areas over the break and bring it back with them." Strother said.
For Strother, it's a constant fight to advise students of the need to get vaccinated.
"They think 'aww, I'm not gonna get it' but they are just as much at risk," Strother said.
Other ways to avoid contracting the flu is frequent handwashing, cat well, exercise and get plenty of rest. Strother said. People with flu-like symptoms are encouraged to make an appointment at Watkins.
Approximately 700 students were vaccinated last semester when a clinic for high-risk individuals was offered at Watkins. Strother said around 1000 students are vaccinated annually by Watkins.
— Edited by Jesse Truesdale
Heard on the hill
Do you plan to receive a flu vaccination?
"No, I just don't get the flu, but I did get a meningitis one."
Dani Erker, Olathe freshman
"Yes, I plan to, I just haven't yet."
— Courtney Smith.
Lawrence junior
"No, I'm kind of a fan of exposing myself to things and building up my immunity."
- Lisa Meinen,
Lawrence senior
"No, I'm lazy."
— Shashank Singh, Rochester, NY, graduate student
"Yes, I just haven't had the time."
Amie Chang, Manhattan freshman
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