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Computers more a part of daily life generate interest in summer classes
By SARA KEMPIN Staff Reporter
From the computerized cash register at the supermarket checkout to the automatic teller installed at the bank, the customer is becoming an integral part of daily life.
More and more people are buying microcomputers for use in the home or business, and with the increase in sales, demand is rising. In interest about how to use them.
THIS SUMMER THE University of Kansas is offering computer classes for students who have completed eighth, ninth, and 10th grade. The courses are taught at the Academic Computing Center on KU's Lawrence campus and at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan.
The Lawrence camp began Monday and will continue through Friday. The Kansas City camp will be from July 26 to July 30.
The camps, which are sponsored by the Academic Computing Center, are open to students who have no previous experience with computers. The cost of the camps is $153 a person.
John Seitz, assistant director and production supervisor at the computing center, is coordinator for the computer camps.
Seitz said young people were hungry for computer instruction.
ONE CAMPER's mother told him her son had shown no interest in school until he got some microcomputer exposure in one of his classes. She said the child became excited about computers and wanted more about them on his own. Seitz said
John Bucher, manager of user education at the Academic Computing Center, said the microcomputers used to perform the research were trained individual, computer, terminals.
Herb Harb, assistant director for user services at the Academic Computing Center, said the students at the camp would receive a lot of individual instruction and computer time. Instructors at the camp are Dave Gardner, Healy graduate student and Gary Burge, Lawrence sophomore.
THE MAIN FOCUS of the camp will
be basic computer programming,
graphics programming and structures
programming, said Harris, director of
curriculum at the camp.
He said the students would also learn to recognize more complicated programming languages and would be lessons about the history of computing.
"Computerists make life easier," Harris said. "If people do not learn how to add and what have you, they have a machine that does it for them."
"As long as they have the machine they don't need the math skills. It's just nostalgia that tells they need those skills."
Harris said people who had phobias about math, or those who just weren't born with those kinds of talents, would probably find the computer a very helpful tool. But he didn't direct it to succeed in many vocations without mathematical skills.
Jennifer Martin, Lawrence, 15, said she wanted to attend computer camp because she thought it was necessary to learn to use computers to get along in
"I REALLY BELIEVE the next generation of illiterates will be computer illiterates," she said. She thought computers were taking over the world and she wanted to be prepared for the change.
David Rutledge, Lawrence, 15, said he became interested in computers when he realized "that's what it's going to be like," the professor said. He he said he tried to enroll in a computer class at Lawrence High School for the fall semester, but the class was full. The computer camp was another way to get the instruction he needed.
Carmen Ainsworth, Lawrence, 13,
said "I came to the camp because I love
computers."
SHE SAID THERE was no formal computer instruction offered at South Junior High where she was a student. Students in the gifted program at South are exposed to microcomputing but are not offered classes in computing.
"My mom is thinking of buying a personal computer," Ainsworth said. "She wanted to be sure I learn how to use one, so I don't destroy hers."
Some universities, such as the University of Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburg, Pa., are now considering requiring students to bring their own microcomputers to school with them. Harris seldom needs a computer science university. Ihaca, N.Y., are issuing their students microcomputers for use during their years at the school.
Rich McAuliffe, sales representative at Computerland, 1420 W. 23rd St., said it was becoming easier for people to buy personal computers. He said he could see microcomputer costs decrease. Richard McAuliffe, said most microcomputers cost $3,000 to $4,000 and the cost was slowly decreasing.
AS THE PRICE OF microcomputers decreases, more adults are buying them to use in the home or business. With this increase in the popularity of microcomputers, the next step in comp camp for adults.
Pat Bodin, a computer training workshop instructor at Platte Business College in Topeka said there had been an increase in the demand for classes that teach people how to use personal computers.
Bodin said he thought the world was on the verge of a new industrial revolution brought on by microcomputers. People realize they must be trained to use them, and most do not need to learn their skills so they can succeed in the future, Bodin said.
However, David Stipp, Lawrence graduate student, worries about the possible harm computer reliance might bring to society.
Stipp researched the adequacy of press coverage of the computer revolution. He said he found that many educators were worried that the growth in computer-aided instruction would deprive students of learning that comes from direct experience with teachers and other students.
"The emotional apparatus that enables people to get to know one another and to work together is developed in part by their learning together. The need for unexpected situations is difficult to learn through computers," Stipp said.
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Shops sell vintage clothes
By JENNIFER YALE Staff Reporter
ANIMAL CRACKERS, in the Hillcrest Shopping Center, sells from a different angle.
Whether you want a formal or a wedding dress, a happier costume or just some old clothes, the used ones are usually of course probably have something for you.
Animal Crackers is a used clothing shop for children. These clothes are not vintage.
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The flea market is a large barnlike building in which merchants rent space and set up small stalls.
Barb's Vintage Rise is a secondhand boutique at 198% Massachusetts St. The three-room shop dresses clothing from before the 1960s.
The owner, Barbara French, said Monday that the store catered to both college students and working people.
"Every once in a while we get vintage baptism dress, but that is rare," said Carole Boulton, the owner.
"Vintage clothes are anything prior to the '60s," she said. "You name it, I've got it."
She said that college students mostly bought costumes for parties and goody secondhand clothes.
MOST OF THE clothes come from the '20s, '30s and '40s, she said, and a lot of them are used in plays.
In the boutique, clothes are sold right out of the store's displays.
KASEY WOLD is one of the merchants who sells used clothes at the flea market.
"We put whole outfits together," French said.
Another place to buy used and vintage clothes is Quantrill's Flea Market, 811 New Hampshire St.
There is a large selection at both shops, French said.
French also owns Barb's Second Hand Rose, 515 Indiana St. Most of the clothes there are bought at estate sales. There are no vintage clothes at the Second Hand Rose, just secondhand clothes.
"We sell no polyester and never anything from the '70s," Chaffin said.
"We buy it from people who buy it to use. If it is well made, we will buy it."
The shop only sells things made of natural fibers.
Another place in town that sells vintage clothing is The ETC. Shop, 10 W. 9th St.
Linda Chaffin, the owner, said that during the school year the shop provided many theme-party costumes as well as costumes for plays. But most people come to buy "fun clothing." The "50s look is very popular, but "everyone wants something different."
THE ETC. SHOP carries a line of clothing from the 40s and earlier, including such things as formal wear, costume lewlery and hats.
"If I pick it up cheaply, I can turn it over cheaply," she said.
"Most of my stuff is secondhand, not antique," she said. "We want to be able to sell everyone."
Wold said she didn't sell anything that wasn't usable.
KU Med Center receives fundings from interest in Auburn farmland
The University of Kansas Medical Center has received a $37,500 bequest to establish funds for arthritis, heart and cancer research, John English, vice president of the Med Center's Endowment Association, said Friday.
OTHER INSTITUTIONS besides KU that received part interest in the land were Emporia State University, Kansas State University and the Presbyterian Church of Auburn.
The bequest is in the form of a onequarter interest in the Nannie D. Stewart farm in Auburn.
"This was a rare bequest," English said. "The land was willed to Willem's children, and they disclaimed interest in her property and go to the contingent beneficiaries."
"Namie requested that KU use the funds for research," English said. "And as soon as we sell the property, we will be able to use those funds for those research areas that have the greatest need."
Martin Henry, KU Endowment property manager, said that he had asked the other beneficiaries to sell the farmland.
"The man that is renting the wants to buy it." Henry said. "And as soon as our other partners decide to sell, we willdivest it."
HENRY SAID the one-quarter interest represented about 80 acres of land.
The director of public relations for the Endowment Association, Dale Seferuing, said that Vice Chancellor Derek Williams will be in charge of administering the fund.
"He will decide which research areas need assistance and will approve all requests for the money." Seufler said.
English said the funds would go for lab equipment, supplies, lab animals or lab facilities.
"Nannie really gave us a carte blanche," he said. "She said we were to use the money for research, and we would be freed to use it where it's most needed."
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The Wizard of Oz
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July 8,17,23,25
July 11,18
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Blithe Spirit
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July 9,15,18,24 8:00pm
How the Other Half Loves
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July 10,16,22
July 25
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All performances in the University Theatre/Murphy Hall - All seats reserved.Call (913) 864-3982 Tickets go on sale June 14 in the Murphy Hall Box Office