UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Wednesday, June 23, 1993
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Modern art sculpture represents Lawrence
By Katle Greenwald Kansan staff writer
As "Confluence," a sculpture at the north end of Buford M. Watrson Jr. Park, nears completion, the controversy surrounding it may be dying down.
The modernistic sculpture has drawn criticism from some residents who were concerned about its placement within 500 feet of the Old West Lawrence Historic District. The project's construction, which should be completed this week, began June 14.
David Corliss, assistant to the city manager, said that although his office and the city commissioners received complaints about the sculpture, the design was approved by the Lawrence Historic Resources Commission and the Kansas Historic Preservation Commission.
"It's kind of strange, but that's modern art. I suppose," Lumley said.
Kristi Landy, Lawrence resident, said she did not see anything wrong with the sculpture.
She said she thought the sculpture looked a little out of place when compared with the old train engine that shares the north end of the park at Sixth and Tennessee streets.
"But Lawrence is such a diverse place anyway, Lundy said. 'It's neat to see that
the park is the same way."
Lisa Custer, Lawrence junior, said she liked the sculpture.
"I think it fits in nicely with the rest of the park." Custer said.
Dan Rockhill, associate professor of architecture and urban design, and David Sain, Lawrence resident, designed the sculpture. They were among 41 artists who submitted designs for artwork that would reflect the past and present of Lawrence.
"We were delighted to have won," Rockhill said. "But the controversy was a little disappointing for us."
The design was selected by the city's "Percent for Art" program, which budgeted $9,000 for the sculpture and recommended it to the commission. The commission contracted Rockhill to build the sculpture.
The completed sculpture will consist of two concrete pillars, representing the North and the South; slabs of limestone, representing Mount Oread; and a series of metal triangles that symbolize the Kansas and Wakamusa rivers, which flow through and around Lawrence, respectively. Lawrence is represented by a grid. A steel dome, symbolizing unity of the states, rests on the pillar that represents the North.
"We looked at the design for this after having been taken by the history of the area," Rockhill said. "We wanted to capture some part of that history."
"Confluence," a sculpture nearing completion in Buford M. Watson Jr. Park, Sixth and Tennessee streets, has raised controversy about its modern design in an area known for its historic architecture.
Rockhill said he hoped people would not judge the sculpture without looking at it.
"Take the time to visit it and look at the space itself," he said. "This is something that is a little bit different."
Rockhill placed a time capsule inside the
sculpture.
Rockhill and Sain put every article on acid-free paper, which lasts longer than acidic paper.
"We put anything that was written about it in the capsule," he said.
Committee starts search for new dean of education
By Lisa Cosmillo
Kansan staff writer
A search committee has been appointed to hire a new dean of the School of Education to replace Ed Meyen, newly appointed executive vice chancellor.
Richard J. Whelan, professor of special education, has been serving as acting dean until a replacement can be found
The committee met June 7 and elected Beryl Borgers, professor of counseling psychology, and Cheryl Harrod, administrative assistant in the school of education, to head the committee.
Borgers said the 12-member committee would meet within the next two weeks to determine and write a job description for the new dean.
Other committee members are: George Woody, dear of International Studies and Programs; Marilyn Amy, assistant professor of educational policy and administration; David Cook, associate professor of health, physical education and recreation; Mary Myers, assistant director of the Organizations and Activities Center; Nancy Peterson, professor of special education; Fred Rodriguez, associate professor of curriculum and instruction; Thelma Simons, word processing supervisor at the school; Nona Tolleon, professor and chair, educational psychology and research; Caroline Elton, Overland Park senior; and Carole Ross, acting associate vice chancellor for academic affairs.
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