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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Thursday, December 12, 1968
Local residents support theater
KU students aren't the only ones who enjoy University Theatre major productions. A special private group not associated with the University, called "first-nighters," makes up part of the audiences viewing opening night presentations.
The first-nighters consist of Lawrence educators, businessmen and their wives. For several years, the group has been meeting at the theatre and transported to the Kansas Union for dinner and later, the show. At each dinner someone associated with the theater department speaks.
This year first-nighters have already viewed opening night performances of "Kismet" and the current Pulitzer Prize-winning drama by Edward Albee.
One member had seen "A Delicate Balance" originally performed on Broadway and preferred the University production because it was not as "stark and revolting" as the Broadway interpretation.
This year's membership is the largest in its history, said Jeff Weinburg. He and his wife are co-chairmen with Mr and Mrs. Al Gallup. Usually 30 to 65 couples attend the performances.
First-nighters was begun because "we wanted to give our support to the theater," said Weinburg. In the past the group has sometimes sponsored scholarships for the University Theatre.
Council elects officers
Barbara Blee, Bonner Springs junior, was named president of Panhellenic Council at a meeting last night.
Suzanne Sherot, Independence junior, was elected chairman of rushing. The rest of the Panhellenic Council committee members will be chosen between now and February.
KU residence hall rates will increase $100 for the 1969-70 school year.
Dorm costs to rise
Housing fees will be $450 per semester in the fall and spring said J. J. Wilson, director of University housing. The new rate will be in effect for two years.
"Inflation and improved services are primary reasons for the increase." Wilson said.
Wilson explained that student wages will be raised in September 1969 from $1.30 to $1.45 per hour.
A five per cent inflation in food costs next year necessitates raising the daily allocation per student from 95 cents to $1.10.
"We are trying to upgrade services, increase purchase of food and provide more special dinners for students." He added that next year residence halls hope to offer continental breakfasts every day instead of just Saturday and Sunday.
Colleges across the nation are feeling the pinch of inflation. "Rates at 50 per cent of Midwestern and Western schools are going up." Wilson estimated.
KU's housing fees rank midway between those charged by
Petrovich to discuss contemporary theater
Carlos Roberto Petrovich, Brazilian director, will be featured in a "Conversation on the Contemporary Brazilian Theater" at 4:30 p.m. today in 341 Murphy.
At 32, Petrovich is director of the University Brasília Theater in Bahia. He is in the United States on a 30-day state department sponsored program.
Petrovich has been visiting the University of Kansas International Theater Center this week. While here he will also attend University Theatre rehearsals, the current production of "A Delicate Balance," and talk with departmental instructors and students.
other Big Eight schools, he said. Colorado's rates range as high as $900 per year, while Oklahoma State's fees are $770 per year.
Commenting on the trend toward apartment dwelling by college students, Wilson said he didn't know whether the housing increase would stimulate the migration. "Students will face the same rising food and housing costs in apartments as they did in the residence hall."
Recommendations for the housing rate increase were made last spring by an investigative committee comprised of Dean of Men, Donald K. Alderson; Dean of Women, Emily Taylor; and Wilson.
Their findings were approved by Chancellor W. Clarke Wescoe and submitted to the Board of Regents who approved the change in June.
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