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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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Wednesday
Walking on sunshine.
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Monday, Feb. 6
CALENDAR
WHAT: Resume Review Day
WHERE: Room 110, Burge Union
WHEN: 11 a.m.
ABOUT: Have professionals look over your resume before the Career Fair on the Feb. 8.
Tuesday, Feb. 7
WHAT: Lecture: "The Women Jefferson Loved"
WHERE: Pavilion, Lied Center
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
ABOUT: Virginia Scharff tells the tale of founding father Thomas Jefferson's free and slave families.
WHAT: Symphony Orchestra Concerto
Concert
WHERE: Main auditorium, Lied Center
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
ABOUT: The KU School of Music hosts its first Symphony Orchestra concert.
WHAT: Workshop: Interviewing
WHERE: Room 122, Summerfield Hall
WHEN: 2 p.m.
ABOUT: Sweaty palms will be things of the past after you get some interviewing tips.
WHAT: Lecture: "Feminism and Activism"
WHERE: Room 120, Budig Hall
WHEN: 5 p.m.
ABOUT: Get your free tickets from SUA
to see political activist Angela Davis.
ABOUT: Former Minnesota governor and GOP presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty comes to talk politics.
WHAT: An Evening with Tim Pawlenty
WHERE: Dole Institute of Politics
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 8
WHAT: University Career Fair
WHERE: 5th floor, Kansas Union
WHEN: 2 p.m.
ABOUT: Shine those shoes, straighten those ties and come out to speak with potential employers.
WHAT: Seminar: Financial Aid FAFSA
WHERE: Regents Center computer lab, Edwards Campus, Overland Park
WHEN: 4 p.m.
ABOUT: The time is upon us; learn how to get the most out of your financial aid application.
WHAT: Women's basketball vs. Texas
WHERE: Allen Fieldhouse
WHEN: 7 p.m.
ABOUT: Come out and watch your Jayhawks stomp on the Longhorns.
Thursday, Feb. 9
WHAT: Engineering and Computing Career Fair
WHERE: 5th floor, Kansas Union
WHEN: Noon
ABOUT: Engineering students can and speak with future employers and learn about internship opportunities.
WHAT: Tea at Three
WHERE: 4th floor lobby, Kansas Union
WHEN: 3 p.m.
ABOUT: Did you know a cup of hot green tea has as much caffeine as a cup of instant coffee?
**WHAT:** Poetry Reading: Kevin Rabas
**WHERE:** Malott Room, Kansas Union
**WHEN:** 7:30 p.m.
**ABOUT:** Rabas, an English professor from Emporia State, reads his jazz-influenced work.
PoliticalFiber.com
Brownback promises aviation industry jobs
A week after Boeing announced its decision to shut down its sprawling plant in Wichita, Gov. Sam Brownback was stuck doing damage control.
He called the closing a "setback" in his State of the State address on Jan. 11, promising new aviation jobs and economic growth.
To emphasize his point, Brownback mentioned his visit to Wichita the day before to help unveil Bombardier Learjet expansion there.
"And we aren't done yet," he said during his address. "There will be more."
The message was clear: Kansas' aviation industry would bounce back. Though Boeing's departure is a symbolic blow to the state — and
But to create long-term growth in the aviation industry and bring jobs back to Kansas, the state will have to do a better job attracting new business, said Bob Brewer, Midwest director for the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace.
a very real one to the 2,160 people who will no longer work there experts say it's far from fatal.
"We've got to take a different look at the way we're doing things here," he said.
For the full story, see PoliticalFiber.com.
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POLICE REPORTS
Information based on the Douglas County booking recap
- A 21-year-old male University student was arrested Sunday at 3:46 a.m. on the intersection of Sixth Street and Champion Lane on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Bond was set at $250.
- A 20-year-old female University student was arrested Sunday at 12:51 a.m. on the 3000 block of Atchison Ave. on suspicion of operating under the influence, no insurance, no driver's license in possession, possession of other's driver's license, failure to report an accident, leaving the scene of accident involving injury or death and interfering with the duties of an officer. Bond was set at $1,100.
rested Friday at 9:43 p.m. at the intersection of Princeton Boulevard and Kingston Drive on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance, no tax stamp for marijuana and an out of country failure to comply. Bond was set at $7,000.
- A 35-year-old Lawrence man was arrested Saturday at 9.37 p.m. on the 1600 block of E. 23rd St. on suspicion ofburgery to a non-dwelling, theft of property or services less than $1,000, forgery and identity theft less than $100,000. Bond was set at $13,000.
- A 19-year-old male University student was arrested Friday at 2:27 a.m. on the 1500 block of Tennessee St. on suspicion of operating under the influence, reckless driving, transporting an open container and unlawful use of a driver's license. Bond was set at $800.
- A 21-year-old Lawrence man was ar-
- A 19-year-old male University student was arrested Friday at 12:28 a.m. at the intersection of Sunnyside Avenue and Louisiana Street on suspicion of operating under the influence, possession of marijuana or THC and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond was set at $700.
- A 20-year-old Eudora woman was arrested Saturday at 2:46 a.m. in the 2100 block of Clinton Park on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, failure to report an accident and leaving the scene of a non-injury accident. Bond was set at $450.
- A 20-year-old male University student was arrested Saturday at 5:25 a.m. on the 1400 block of Monterey Way on suspicion of theft. Bond was set at $100.
- The office of public safety reported a minor in possession of alcohol Friday at 11:47 p.m. in the 1800 block of Naismith Drive. The case was cleared by arrest.
Rachel Salyer
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CAMPUS
Dancing for the kids
KELSEY CIPOLLA
kcipolla@kansan.com
Students dance along to live music by Down With Gravity during the KU Dance Marathon 2012 Saturday afternoon in the Ballroom of the Kansas Union to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network. Money raised went to local families through the network.
Last Saturday, 310 students stayed on their feet for 12 straight hours. Their purpose was printed on their t-shirts and wristbands and yelled within the Kansas Union ballroom- "for the kids."
The students were gathered for Dance Marathon, a program under Children's Miracle Network that provides financial and emotional support for children and families at local hospitals. All proceeds from KU Dance Marathon go to KU Pediatrics. This year KU Dance Marathon raised $60,040.70, twice the amount of last year's total. Since the start of KU Dance Marathon in 2007, participants have raised $152,000.
Hilary Ferguson, a senior from Lawrence, has been involved with KUDM since her freshman year. She said the event's success stems from people being so supportive of the cause.
"Why wouldn't you want to raise money for kids?" Ferguson asked.
"I love seeing these kids and being able to help them," said Shelby Spjuth, a freshman from Chicago. Spjuth, who is studying to be a special education teacher, said that helping children overcome adversity is important to her.
From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., participants played games, ate food and, of course, danced. But the most rewarding part of the day for many students was meeting the kids their money and effort benefit.
Kirby Knipp, a freshman from Olathe said watching the kids run gave him goosebumps.
"I actually didn't know that we were going to actually meet the kids," Knipp said. "It's a really fun way to support, instead of just donating money online."
Knipp was participating for the first time, but other students were veterans of the dance marathon, such as Matt Araiza, a senior from Plano, Tex. Araiza has participated for three years and said the marathon is a good way to bond with his fraternity brothers while doing something worthwhile for children.
The children were introduced at the beginning of the event and ran with Big Jay through a tunnel of supporters.
But there was also a competitive
Students showed their dedication last week by standing during classes on Wednesday to spread the word about the marathon and the cause it supports, said Megan Watson, the KUDM executive director and junior from Overland Park
factor. KUDM participants group themselves into teams to raise more money and get their friends involved.
"With Dance Marathon, the premise is that we stand for 12 hours for the kids that can't, with the intent that hopefully someday, these miracle kids will be able to stand with us," Watson said.
"We kind of want our team to be the most energetic, so that's what we aim for every year," Araiza said.
Edited by Caroline Kraft
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