Chalmer's assistant recognized
Once again an administrative assistant to the Chancellor has received recognition for his extra curricular activities.
James E. Gunn, university relations, had the first chapter of his new book printed in a public relations magazine and another story was included in a volume containing the best science fiction selections of the year.
Gunn said the first chapter from "The Burning" was an "apocalyptic view of the future world" which dealt with "mob action against science and technology by the anti-intellectual forces latent in our society." The chapter was published in the College and University Journal, the quarterly magazine of the American College Public Relations Association.
Gunn said publication of the chapter was a new departure for the magazine.
"The editor asked me for an article about a possible future for colleges and universities. I didn't think I'd have time to write anything and suggested the beginning of the book, which deals with the burning of the universities. The novel itself has been published earlier in shortened form in three separate science fiction magazines; it will not be published in book form until late 1970," he said.
"The Listeners." a novellette chosen by the Science Fiction Writers of America as one of the "three distinguished runners-up" in the awards balloting, was the first story in a projected series that was originally published in Galaxy Magazine, Gunn said.
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1969 KANSAN 13
Fall rush to begin Aug.19
James Gunn
Appearing in the Sept. 1968 issue of that publication, "The Listeners" deals with the human and scientific possibilities of communication with other worlds.
With the adoption of a new University calendar for next year causing classes to begin on August 31, the Interfraternity Council (IFC) has found it necessary to plan next year's fall rush program far in advance. Formal fall rush week for 1970 is tentatively planned to run prior to enrollment, from Wednesday, Aug. 19, through Saturday, Aug. 22.
KU's early calendar year should not have any adverse effect on fraternity rush in general.
Next year's early rush week should have little effect on summer rush procedures. Houses will still have the option of pledging 85 per cent of their total fall pledge classes between July 1, the legal pledging date, and formal rush week.
"Looking back at the figures of last year's rush. I'd say that
we've encountered a 'rebirth' of the Greek system at KU," a spokesman for the IFC said. Of the 717 men interested in fraternities last year, 92.2 per cent of them pledged one of the 29 national fraternities on campus. KU
had a record 376 men pledged in summer rush and 285 pledged during formal rush week.
Fraternities have begun the early stages of next year's rush by inviting high school seniors to visit their houses for week end parties and athletic events.
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