Wednesday, April 15, 1998
The University Daily Kansan
Section A · Page 5
Wolf lecture to start events for Earth Day
By Graham K. Johnson gjohnson @kansan.com
Kansan staff member
Kansan staff writer
A new campus group, Students for WildCare, will begin Earth Day events by sponsoring a speech about wolves and the environment tomorrow night.
Ray Pierotti, assistant professor of systematics and ecology, will lead a discussion about how wolves relate to their environments, Native Americans and Western cultures. The free event will be at 7 p.m. tomorrow at 2023 Worsthall Horton
Pierotti said he would discuss the social lives of wolves and the contrast between the relationships that Native Americans and Western Europeans traditionally have had with wolves. He said he hoped to educate people about the realities of wolves in contrast to some of the myths.
"Native peoples got along very well with wolves." Pierrot said.
"Europeans have a fascination-hatred relationship with wolves."
Sarah Fleming, Prairie Village junior and president of Students for WildCare, said that Pierotti would bring slides, information on wolves and possibly a surprise guest. Fleming said people interested in wolves and wildlife would benefit from the talk.
"Ray Pierotti works with wolves and is very knowledgeable about them." Fleming said.
Fleming said members of Students for WildCare recently had cared for an injured wolf-dog hybrid while working at a local wildlife rehabilitation center.
She said that members often volunteered at WildCare, a private nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation center west of DeSoto. The center captures and cares for injured, orphaned and sick wild animals native to Kansas and then releases them back into nature, said Regan Johnston, WildCare veterinarian.
Fleming said that Students for WildCare supported the Wild-Care center not only through volunteering but also by educating the public about wildlife issues.
Students for WildCare returned to campus two months ago after two years of inactivity, Fleming said. The group has about 10 members and hopes the speech, its first sponsored event, will attract the interest of potential members, she said.
Individuals interested in the group should call Fleming at 832-6104.
Groups across campus join for Earth Day events
By Graham K. Johnson gjohnson@kansan.com Kansan staff writer
Earth Day '98 should be fun and informative, organizers say. There also will be plenty of things to do on April 22.
At least 12 Earth Day events have been coordinated by a coalition of 12 student groups at the University of Kansas. The groups, which range from KU Environs to the Latter-day Saints Students Association, have joined celebrate Earth Day, said Todd Simmons, Augusta senior and Environmental Studies Student Association president.
"This year should be one of the better Earth Days as far as having things to do because there are so many groups participating," Simmons said.
Events will be held from April 16 to 29. The focus will be on April 22, with a lecture by environmental writer Doug Peacock in the Kansas Union Ballroom at 7 p.m.
That weekend will feature a Planet Party at South Park and a Kaw River cleanup.
The University hasn't always had this many Earth Day events, Simmons said.
"Last year I didn't really see a whole lot happening on campus for Earth Day," he said.
Simmons said group leaders decided to meet once a week for the past two months to plan the series of events.
Andrea Repinsky, Olathe junior and co-coordinator of KU Enviros, said that in the past, Enviros had been left to do much of the planning for Earth Day. The help from groups should make the celebration better, she said.
"It's really good to have help from other groups, because its a big task and this allows us to accomplish more," Repinsky said.
Repinsky and Simmons said most groups were contributing to the planning and advertising for the celebration.
Victoria Silva, head of the Office of Resource Conservation and Recycling, which is sponsoring several Earth Day panels, said she worked with the student groups to make sure the events were spread out during a few weeks.
"I purposely planned things throughout out the month so that there wasn't a heavy concentration during the week of the 22nd," Silva said.
The first Earth Day was observed on April 22, 1970. It was established by Wisconsin Sen. Gaylord Nelson as a way to raise awareness about environmental issues he thought had been ignored by the government and the media. The event has been held annually on April 22. Its purpose remains the same. Silva said.
"It is a good time for people to reflect and be aware of their surroundings," Silva said. "Personally, I would like to see Earth Day events held once a month, but it doesn't work that way."
EARTH DAY '98 CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
April 16 — COMPOSTING. 11 am - 1 p.m. at Alderson Auditorium in the Kansas Union. A panel discussion on vermicomposting for apartment dwellers and backyard composting techniques.
April 16 - RAY PIEROTTI, professor of systematics and ecology, discusses wildlife, wolves and Native Americans at 7 p.m. in 2023 Haworth Hall. Sponsored by Students for WildCare.
April 18 - CLINTON LAKE
CLEANUP.
April 20 - 24 — “Adopt-a-Sidewalk” CAMPUSWIDE CLEANUP. Campus groups pick up trash and recyclables along sidewalks and around buildings across campus. Contact Victoria Silva at 864-2855 to “adopt” a stretch of campus.
tion, contact Jason Daniels at 842-1659.
April 22 — EARTH DAY OPEN HOUSE. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Kansas Union. Sponsored by Student Union Activities and the Kansas and Burge unions.
April 24 — SOUTHWEST LAWRENCE TRAFFIC WAY. Environs and Audubon Society will discuss the issues surrounding the trafficway at 7 p.m. at the Lawrence Senior Center, 745 Vermont St.
April 22 — DOUG PEACOCK, author, filmmaker, environmentalist and author of "The Grizzly Years — In Search of the American Wilderness." will discuss wilderness protection and his new book, "Walking It Off" at 7 p.m. in the Kansas Union Ballroom. A reception and book signing will follow. For more informa-
April 25 — PLANET PARTY.
From noon-6 p.m., a celebration of Earth Day that will include workshops on papermaking, custom birdhouses, music, fun and games and informational booths on alternative house and yard products. Sponsored by most KU environmental organizations and other community agencies.
April 28 — EARTH DAY BIKE RIDE. A bike ride through the area countryside that will include a lunch provided by Bagel & Jacke, Joe's Bakery, Steve's Quality Meats and others. Contact Todd Simmons at 838-4673 for information.
April 25 — KAW RIVER CLEANUP. The Latter-day Saints Student Association will sponsor a river cleanup. Starts at 9:30 a.m. along the river between Constant and Burcham parks. For more information contact Chris Foster at 838-4689.
April 29 — XERISCAPING AND WATER CONSERVATION. The Office of Resource Conservation and Recycling will sponsor a panel discussion from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union on how to landscape with native and drought-tolerant plants and conserve water.
April 28 — SPRING '98 MOVE OUT. What can I do with all this stuff? The Office of Resource Conservation and Recycling will sponsor a panel discussion from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Alderson Auditorium in the Kansas Union to provide advice and resources about how students can donate household goods rather than throwing them away.
For more information, contact the Office of Resource Conservation and Recycling 864-2855 or www.ehs.uksan.edu/recycling/earthday.html
Soul music
Warm weather lands police on two wheels
Hare Krishna followers play music in the sun outside Watson Library. Students gathered to read books on Samsara, Nirvana and the reincarnation process yesterday. Photo by Lizz Weber / KANSAN
By Laura Roddy
lroddy@kansan.con
Kansan staff writer
With the onset of warmer weather, students may see KU Public Safety Officers patrolling the University of Kansas campus on bicycles.
But Sgt. Chris Keary said that with four job openings for officers in the public safety office, the bike patrol would not be used as often this spring as it had been in the past.
"We would like to get more
The office plans to use its three bicycles during Commencement ceremonies May 17 so that officers can patrol the Hill and Memorial Stadium.
bikes out," he said. "There are officers who are trained to ride. It's a matter of being available."
Keary said that the first priority was to make sure that the regular vehicle patrols were covered.
Keary said that one advantage of patrolling on bicycle was easier maneuverability through large crowds.
"They can get from one place to
another quickly." he said.
Keary said that it was easier to get from one side of campus to another on a bicycle, especially between classes when the University was in session.
Another advantage is that officers can interact with the community better, Keary said. He said students found officers on bicycles more approachable.
patrol, but the bikes do not have emergency lights, he said.
Bicycles also are effective in patrolling parking lots because they are not as conspicuous, Keary said. Each bike is equipped with a headlight for nighttime
Sgt. George Wheeler said that the Lawrence police department generally sent officers out in pairs for bike patrol.
Wheeler said that officers usually patrolled downtown Lawrence during the weekends and during parades.
"On football game days, we always run four bicycles." Wheeler said. "If we have the manpower, and we know there are going to be a lot of people, we'll use them."
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