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University Daily Kansan Thursday, Jan. 12, 1961
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KU Gym Is Called Poorest in Big 8
By Jean Spangler
"KU probably has the poorest indoor recreational facilities of all the Big Eight schools. Yet it conducts one of the biggest intramural programs in the conference."
Henry A. Shenk, professor of physical education and chairman of KU's physical education department, said this recently as he reviewed how already-crowded conditions in his program were not likely to be relieved soon.
"Our department has been affected by the enrollment increase the same as other branches of the University. But unlike many departments, little attempt has been made to meet our biggest single problem: the need for additional indoor recreational facilities."
TODAY TWO BUILDINGS MUST MEET THE DEMANDS of over 9,000 students. Robinson Gymnasium was built in 1906 when the student body numbered roughly 2,500. Shortly after the war, Robinson Annex, a converted army barracks adjacent to Malott Hall, was brought into use as a "temporary" emergency measure.
Prof. Shenk warned that "this is all the space with which we face a future enrollment of 12 to 15 thousand within the next few years.
"Few people realize the wide variety of indoor activities which are sponsored by the University," he said.
"In addition to the minor varsity sports such as the gymnastic, volleyball, swimming and fencing teams, room must be reserved for intramural sports such as basketball, ping pong, volleyball, badminton and swimming.
"THIS FALL, THERE WERE 142 BASKETBALL TEAMS with more than 1500 members, competing in the men's division. If each team was to play eight games, 568 separate contests had to be scheduled.
"Add to this another 160 games played by 35 women's basketball teams. By way of comparison, it would take the varsity team over 28 years to match this schedule," Prof. Shenk said.
"This does not even take the practices for each team into consideration. Actually, there is so little practice time possible, students rarely have the opportunity to gain additional athletic skill through practices."
Taking a look at the over-all program of physical education, it is evident that gym space is only part of the need, Prof. Shenk said.
"THE SWIMMING POOL, WHICH IS ONLY 20 BY 60 feet, is decidedly inadequate for the extensive schedule it must meet. KU should have at least one more, much larger pool to provide more space for Quack Club, life-saving and swimming classes, recreational, intramural and varsity swimming.
"We have only two handball courts. The demand calls for many more. We have no gym for fencing enthusiasts."
Poland will offer 15 scholarships to American students for study in Polish universities for the academic year 1961-62. Interested students should see Herbert Weatherby, director of Aid and Awards, at 222 Strong.
Poland Will Offer 15 Student Grants
The awards are expected to provide tuition, living accommodations, a monthly stipend and medical care. The U.S. government is expected to offer three travel grants to supplement these awards.
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