MONDAY.MARCH3.2003
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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN = 3A
Women in Law host Pub Night at Liberty Hall
By Lauren Airey lairey@kansan.com Kansan staff writer
The crackle of an electric guitar filled Liberty Hall on Friday night but not for a rock concert. This band was made up of University of Kansas law school students, faculty and staff.
The "Moody Blue Books" have been performing at the law school's annual Pub Night auction and variety show since the mid-1980s.
"We have rehearsals once a week for about five weeks or so where we practice songs." said Richard Levy, law school professor and band member for 15 years. "There is always some nervous excitement but we were pretty relaxed about performing."
The law students, professors and staff turned out in their leis and grass skirts for the lau-themed Pub Night sponsored by KU Women in Law. The event benefited Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen (L.I.N.K.). Women's Transitional Care Services, Rape Victim-Survivor Services and Douglas County Legal Aid. More than 500 people attended the event, said Megan Bray, president of KU Women in Law.
"This event is good for camaraderie and people look forward to it all year." Bray said. "It's a chance to visit with our professors on a casual basis. We can hang out with them and not worry about grades."
Local businesses donated gift certificates for a silent auction, and law school professors donated items, such as a dinner with Roy Williams, for the live auction with professional auctioneers. Bray estimated the event raised more than $3,000 after ticket sales and the auction.
In addition to the Moody Blue Books, students created skits and performed songs for the talent show. The skits, including a choreographed routine to "Baby Got Back" and a Jeopardy sketch satirizing three law school professors by the Law School Ambassadors, drew laughs and cheers from the audience. After chants of "10! 10! 10!" from the audience, Josh Shuart, Topeka first-year law student, took home first place. Shuart sang "Take Me Home Tonight" dressed in black leather pants and a red nylon zip-up jacket.
"Some of the members of Women in Law asked some first year guys to help them prepare an opening skit," said Phil Stein, Overland Park first-year law student. "We weren't very nervous. We were all looking forward to it. I thought Pub Night was a blast. It's awesome that everybody gets together for a social event that is for a good cause."
Edited By Anne Mantey
By Jessica Palimenio
jpalimenio@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
Local group gives family a home
Shelby Samuel shed tears of happiness Saturday afternoon as her new house at 1813 Atherton Court was dedicated. Samuel's home is the 47th to be completed by Lawrence Habitat for Humanity.
During the ceremony, Samuel thanked all of the volunteers and representatives from Habitat for Humanity who made her new home possible.
"I wanted to thank everyone. I feel so blessed to have this home." Samuel said.
The dedication ceremony was a celebration of the build, said Andre Bollaert, executive director of the organization.
There is still some minor finishing work to be done, but Samuel and her three young children, Lamonte, Tyisha and Tyrin, will be able to move into their four bedroom home in a week or two.
The homes built by the organization are sold to the families at a reduced cost with a no-interest loan. The average cost of a Habitat for Humanity home in the United States is about $46,500.
A family is chosen by a board based on the family's need, willingness and ability to pay back the loan. The program also provides families with "family partners" who help them make the transition to homeowners.
Family partner Doni Mooberry-Slough and her family have been in contact with the
"I wanted to thank everyone.I feel so blessed to have this home"
home"
Shelby Samuel
Owner of a Habitat for Humanity house
Samuels since construction began in October.
Moobery-Slough describes her role as a liaison between the family and the organization.
"We will stay in contact with the family for a year and probably forever because our kids like to play together. So you don't just lose friends," Mooberry-Slough said.
Another important branch that makes the program successful is the volunteers. Construction volunteers in Lawrence are currently working on Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
No skills are necessary for volunteers, they just must be at least 16 years old.
The University of Kansas chapter of Habitat for Humanity has had a hand in constructing many of the Habitat houses in the neighborhood, including Samuel's during the past two years.
Members said they got a lot out of helping with the program.
One homeowner told members of the group that her new home was like a mansion to her. These words showed Shriti Masrani, Shawnee junior and group member, that shelter can't be taken for granted.
Kelley Weiss/Kansan
Shelby Samuel cries as she looks with two of her children Lamonte, left, and Tyisha, right, at the gifts members of Habitat for Humanity gave her family at the dedication of their new house. Samuel was touched by the dedication and said she couldn't wait to move into the home with her family in about two weeks.
"It gives us a chance to meet people we usually wouldn't," Masrani said.
The volunteers have a great sense of accomplishment when the homes are completed, said group president Mike Leighnor, Overland Park sophomore.
People interested in volunteering can contact the Lawrence office at 832-0777 or the KU chapter by e-mail at info@kuhabitat.org.
Edited by Anne Mantey
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