University Daily Kansan / Wednesday, September 21, 1988
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James Pattie (above), Lawrence resident, prepares to hoist the sculpture "Buffalo," which he designed, onto its resting place at Clinton Parkway and Marvonne road. Lawrence Parks and Recreation workers (right), along with Kansas Sculptors Association members, lower "Buffalo," one of two projects undertaken this year for the Stone Symposium.
Buffalo awaits artists Sculptors to leave finished project resting in Lawrence prairie grass after symposium
By Debbie McMahon Kansan staff writer
Lawrence will soon have its own buffalo, standing in the native prairie grass on Clinton Parkway.
Jim Patti, Lawrence resident,
designed "Buffalo," one of two
non-finned sharks, third
member, Symposium,
Oct. 1 and 2 at Burgh Park.
Now limestone blocks, the sculptures will be finished by a team of artists during the symposium.ence will keep哄羊 sculptures.
The goal of the symposium, which is sponsored by the Kansas Sculptors' Association, isayer $300 for a one-hour Lawrence, is to promote interest in sculpture and in the use of native Kansas limestone in art and architecture.
Sculptors from all over the Midwest are expected to attend and could help with the first team carve, "Ad Astra per Aspera". The first 13-foot limestone block, called the Turtle Rock, is parked on Thursday. It will be a monochromatic 12-foot sculpture with two human figures, wheat and stars.
"A team carve makes it affordable for people to work on a monumental piece." Patty said.
The team will work on "Buf
falo," the second team carve, on where Charlène Marciani and where Charlotte intersect. Patti said that it should take about four Saturdays to complete the project.
Keith Middlemas, Kansas Sculpture Association member, helped create this project and feel yesterday. He will speak at the symposium about structural principles of stonework and common uses of sculpture in architecture.
Although it is a chance to learn new techniques, Middlemas, a self-employed design consultant with experience in that aspect of the event.
"I like to do things by myself," he said. "I like company, but I'm kind of a dog insight.
it onto the body. Problems arose because the body needed to go higher than the arm of the crane could go.
"I was there to help because I'm probably the one who is most in need of these, and of heavy weight. There were a lot of dangerous things going on then."
Middelmas sculpted on the piece, trying to make the slots in the legs more square so it would fit together better.
The danger came from setting the heavy structure on its feet. To prevent it from sinking, cement on the ground and adjusted several times, once with a fork lift, because the legs were 'parallel', or 'tilted'. They are about 12 feet into the air and lower
"The objective is to make a 100 percent approximation of the surfaces," he said. "It can only be a successful sculpture if it is structurally safe. It was a lot of trouble with it, but you do you don't have to feed it."
"We feel good that 'Buffalo' was selected since it was (designed by) a local sculptor. Declutter the space, help with the whole event, to help with exposure to the art and to try to create more familiar with stone carving."
"I'm really fond of sculpture." Purcell said. "I think the 'Buffalo' will enhance this whole area. It will spread our Kansas history.
Whistle blows . . . barely Cost of fixing class signal to be about $500
By Mark E. McCormick
Korean staff writer
Arleen Purcell, Lawrence resident, witnessed the buffalo's coming together.
The campus class whistle is changing its tune.
Students once startled by its booming moan that signaled the end of class are now giggling at its sputtering nuffs.
Thomas Anderson, director of facilities operations, said prolonged air pressure has forced a new groove in the aging brass whistle causing it to crack.
Kathy Brennan, Lenexa senior said the whistle sounded sick.
"It sounds like it has a cold," she said. "Like it wants to blow but it can't."
"We're in the process of getting it
said to." Anderson said.
"When it starts sounding like that,
we start looking for parts and
Repairs should cost $400 to $500, he said
Robert Porter, associate director of physical plant maintenance, said
Thomas Anderson, director of facilities operations, said prolonged air pressure has forced a new groove in the aging brass whistle causing it to change tune.
the repairs should be completed within a few weeks.
Although the whistle needs simila repairs every two or three years Anderson said it should have many more years of service.
"If we keep fixing it, it will last forever," he said. "It's just like your car, if you keep fixing it, it'll last a long time."
one whistle sounds at 20 minutes after the hour Monday through Friday and 10 minutes before the hour on Tuesday and Thursday.
It was installed in 1946 on top of the power plant behind Stauffer-Flatt Hall and was once part of a German freighter. Anderson said.
Because she studies outside a great deal, the whistle was useful for keeping track of time between classes, Brennan said.
However, Terrice Howard, Milauckee, Wis., graduate student, said he hadn't found much use for the chistle.
"when it goes off while you're taking an exam, it breaks your concentration for that moment," she didn't know what significance it has."
Howard said she was often distracted by the whistle while in class at Bailey Hall or at the library.
Australia open to students Study at Melbourne, Sydney finally available
"It was so loud it would scare you," she said. "Even though you knew it was coming, you'd jump."
Brennan said the whistle, when healthy, was full of surprises.
By Grace Hobson Kansan staff writer
For the first time in the history of KU's office of study abroad, students will have a chance to study in Australia.
Through a program based at the Institute for Study Abroad at Butler University in Indianapolis, Ind. KU students have been given the opportunity to study at butler.edu and apply to the online dietine for applications for the spring semester is Oct. 15.
Mary Elizabeth Debicki, director of study abroad, said that previously, very few students had the chance to study in Australia because of limited placement opportunities there.
"We are very energized and excited about the new program." Debcik said.
"The number of students who come into the office about Australia is high," she said. "We don't kid ourselves; a lot of the interest is brought on by those wonderful Australian movies and Mel Gibson."
Students will be able to choose from five universities in Melbourne and Sydney Debicki asked the question of Mr. Wellington:
The cost of studying in Australia would be about $6,000 a semester. This inclusion tuition, housing, student union and other expenses would cost about $24,000.
Dubicki said she expected six to eight students to go there monster, but expected more in the future as the program expands.
"Students can get academic credit," she said. "Whether or not students can get KU credit or use KU scholarships is still up in the air but will be resolved by October first."
The Institute for Study Abroad is acting as a liaison between U. universities and Australian universities; it also manages the study abroad program.
the program at their schools. These applications will be sent to the Institute, which will then forward qualified applications to the admissions boards of the universities in Australia.
Debicki encouraged only those students with a 2.8 or higher grade point average to apply.
Until now, only a select number of students have been able to study in Australia because of the government's effort to increase the numbers.
"Until World War II, it was very difficult to go there even when I met Debeki said 'For a long time the wallraca was for me'."
David Gray, director of the Australian programs at the Institute for Study Abroad, said that before the new program was implemented, the University of California had the largest of only three Australian programs in the U.S. Its program sent only 49 students to Australia this year.
Gray said Australia's new openness is a result of the government's policy, citing two main reasons for the change.
The first reason was that the government wanted to aid the universities financially without burdening taxpayers. Secondly, the political and economic sectors of Australia recognized the importance of investing in the far east, such as Japan or Korea. By opening the universities, they could attract Asian students, such as American Americans.
Tony Redwood, KU professor of business and an Australian immigrant, said the program would benefit KU students by offering the opportunity of studying in the Pacific region without the burden of a language barrier.
"The focus of the world is shifting to the Pacific." Boood said. "It is the fastest growing area of the world."
City discusses street improvement; anticipates more riverfront traffic
By Deb Gruver
Kansan staff writer
in that area.
Traffic talk dominated last night's Lawrence City Commission meeting.
With seven tratile issues to discuss on last night's agenda, the commission completed the preliminary plans for road improvements on New York streets. The street will undergo changes to compensate for the anticipated increase in traffic because of the new riverfront project.
A traffic study, done by the traffic engineering group hired by the firm handling the project, looked into how much time was needed for New Hampshire Street. Ed Mulcahay, a representative of the Chelsea community interface with the existing situation
the existing downtown system is operating under a very high level of service." Mulchey said. "Traffic changes over years and over time."
He said one-way and two-way traffic could handle the impact of a new retail center.
But Mayor Bob Schumm said no one could anticipate traffic.
"People do funny things when they drive." Schumm said.
Because Schumm and the rest of the commissioners were only discussing the study and not voting, they decided to put the issue on the agenda in their meeting, changing Changes to New Hampshire Street will be decided then.
A traffic signal will be installed at the intersection of 15th Street and Kasold Drive.
"Essentially, it has five lanes,"
Commercia Sandy Praeger said.
"Everybody is moving at different
times and it is really confusing."
But the commissioners did vote on other traffic matters.
In other traffic business:
■ Sharp turn advisory signs, 20 mph signage and signs designating angles will be installed along the wall at Fifth and Tennessee streets.
■ A stop sign will be installed at Fifth and Kentucky.
■ A 20 mph school zone will be implemented along Maple Lane from 21st Street to 21st Street Terrace.
Commissioners deterred a recommendation for intersection improvements to 15th and Crestline streets.
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