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Wednesday, August 18, 1993
ACTIVITIES
U N I V E R S I T Y D A I L Y K A N S A N
KU NOW gives women a voice
Group puts focus at state politics
By David Stewar
Kansanstaff writer
Students want to learn about and promote women's rights and equality might consider joining KU NOW, the campus chapter for the National Organization for Women, said Shelley Witt. co-president for the group.
"Our main emphasis is on influencing state politics," Witt said. "We do a lot of lobbying on bills dealing with women's issues."
Witt said KU NOW stays in contact with the Kansas NOW state lobbyist, Sue Liebeler, to let her know how KU students feel about pending legislation aimed at women's issues.
luthon altered to "We also go up to Topeka and do a lot of lobbying of representatives ourselves," she said.
KU NOW also plans special events
KU NOW will hold meetings every other Tuesday afternoon in the Regionalist Room of the Kansas Union New members are encouraged to arrive by 5 p.m. for a half-hour orientation followed by the meeting at 5:30 p.m.
focusing on women and women's issues, Witt said. Last year KU NOW sponsored a speech by Faye Wattleton, former executive director of Planned Parenthood.
16-3-04 year.
There were 30 active members and
80 overall members in KU NOW last
year. Witt said.
5:30 p.m.
Witt said membership in KU NOW
requires no dares, but Witt suggests
interested members become active
with the national NOW group for $15
to $30 a year.
KU NOW welcomes both male and female students. Witt said.
we encourage everyone to join who has an interest in the equality issue. "Witt said. "We offer an orientation for all new members."
KU students and Lawrence residents march during the "Take Back the Night" rally last year. Many organizations at the University focus on and promote women's issues, including KU NOW.
KANSAN file photo
They're with the band
Two parents watch the Marching Jayhawks perform at halftime. The band is considered one of the nation's best.
SUA to bring wide diversity of events
By Katie Greenwald
Kansan staff writer
Student Union Activities presents a wide spectrum of events every year, and the 1993-94 academic year will be no different.
the 1983-94 academic year will be no different.
Margaret Hu, president of SUA, said the group will sponsor films, art exhibits,
concerts, comedy shows, lectures and trips.
concerts, comedy shows, lectures and more. SUA heads into the Fall semester after another series of events held on Campanile Hill during the summer session. Summer on the Hill finished its third season.
son. "We'd like to continue our Summer on the Hill series," Hu said. "They have been pretty successful."
Among the movies that will be shown are "Blue Velvet," "Naked Gun" and "Casablanca."
"Casa blanca."
"Blue Velvet" will be shown 8 tonight and tomorrow at Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union, "Naked Gun" will be shown at 9 p.m. August 22 on the Hill and "Casa blanca" will be shown 8 p.m. September 3 in Woodruff.
and "Casabanca" will be shown 8 p.m. September 9 in Woolworth
SUA also has planned several trips. There will be a canoe trip to the Ozarks
September 3-5.
A bus has been chartered for day trips to two Kansas City Chiefs games against the Denver Broncos September 20 and the Los Angeles Raiders October 3.
KANSAN file photo
The band Nic Cosmos performs during Day on the Hill, sponsored every year by Student Union Activities. Day on the Hill is just one of the many events put on by SUA every school year.
Comedian Jeff Cesario, who has appeared on the Tonight Show and Late Night with David Letterman, will perform October 2 at the Kansas Union Ballroom.
A poster sale begins today and runs through August 27 in the Union Art Gallery.
Saturday Night Live performer Kevin Nealon will perform November 3 at the Lied Center.
Gallery.
Blanca Ranurez will give a lecture on multiculturalism and diversity on color
campuses November 11.
SUA sells Kansas City Chiefs tickets and will sell tickets for the Renaissance Festival. The group also sells tickets for Silver Dollar City, Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun at a discount.
SUA has eight committees with about 200 members. It will have information al meetings September 14 and 15. Applications will be accepted after the meetings and interviews will follow. This will be the only time all year that applications will be accepted. If interested, contact Hu in the SUA office at 864-3477.
Organizations and Activies
The KU Dr. Seuss Club
- a club that supports literacy
- our university's nister club
the Original Klub of Kansas University Looney Tunes
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The first meeting of our new Klub will be Tues day. August 31 at 7:30 pm in Alcove Aof the Kansas Union. Everyone Welcome.
The KU Dr. Seuss Club will meet Tuesday, August 24 at 7:30 pm in Alcove A of the Kansas Union. Newmer
For more information, look for our table during the Organizations and Activities Information Fair. August 23, 24 & 25 in front of the Kansas University
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KU Ki-Aikido Sports Club
Fail semester classes start:
5:30-8:00pm, 207 Robinson
Fall Schedule:
CUSTOMER CLASSS START:
Tuesday, August 24,
5:30-8:00pm, 207 Robinson
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30-8:00 pm
Saturdays 1:30-3:30
All KU students, staff, and faculty are welcome!
For more information call
(913) 842-3327
KU Fencing Club
Practices:
Tuesday&Thursdayfrom 8-10:30pm Fridayfrom 6-8pm Room 139 Robinson
Koom 130 Robinson
Tuesday: formal instruction--Epee, Foil, & Saber
Thursday: Bouting in all weapons & skill level
Friday: Tournaments every other week.
boutingotherwise
Club Dues: $15 (first three visits free) All skill levels welcome!!
Come and experience the joy of whipping your
friends and enemies with 36 inches of cold steel!