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The Inside Front
Monday November 13,2000
News
from campus, the state, the nation and the world
CAMPUS
Kansan wins prestigious college journalism award
The University Daily Kansan won an award Saturday considered by many to be the top prize in college journalism.
The Associated Collegiate Press awarded a 2000 Pacemaker Award, often called the Pulitzer Prize of college journalism, to the Kansan at a convention in Washington, D.C.
Papers were judged on overall quality of selected issues from the last academic year. The Kansan competed against other daily newspapers at four-year schools. Five other newspapers also won Pacemakers in that category.
The Kansan won four national Pacemaker awards in the 1990s but had not won one since 1995.
"This is a tribute to all the people on staff last year," said Nathan Willis, Kansan editor. "It takes a lot of good people to put together an outstanding paper. Many of them from last year are still on staff, but many are not, and it's too bad they don't get to see this reward for their hard work. We hope we're continuing and building on the tradition of quality they established."
The other five newspapers to receive awards in the four-year, daily category were the student newspapers of Kansas State University. Indiana University, Ball State University, the University of Iowa and Oklahoma State University.
Kansan staff report
Kansan names spring editor, business manager
Lori O'Toole, Wichita senior, has been selected as editor of the Kansan for the spring semester. O'Toole is currently the wire editor and news editor. New editors are selected each semester. O'Toole will replace Nathan Willis, Sterling senior.
Trent Guyer, Moundridge senior,
has been selected as the business
manager for the Kansan advertising
staff for the spring semester.
Business managers are also selec-
ted each semester. Guyer will replace
Brad Bolyard, Olathe senior.
-Kansan staff report
A Hunger Banquet will be held at 6 tonight in the Ecumenical Christian Ministries building, 1204 Park
Hunger Banquet aims to raise global issues
The free event is open to students and members of the Lawrence community. It is sponsored by the Center
for Community Outreach in recognition of National Hunger and Homelessness awareness means
Honestyless awareness month
Food will be served. There will also be a workshop for students to discuss hunger and poverty.
This year's event would focus on global rather than local issues, said Heather Greene, Lawrence senior and co-coordinator of Concerned, Active and Aware Students.
"Hopefully, students will become more aware of global economic issues such as unequal distribution of wealth and resources in the world market, while also keeping in mind that hunger and homelessness affect us on a local level as well," she said.
Greene said last year's event had about 30 participants. She said that she hoped to improve participation this year but that the quality of discussion and exchange of ideas were of primary importance.
— Leita Schultes
Professor of physics receives top honor
A University of Kansas associate professor has received the 2000 Meredith Docking Young Faculty Scholar award.
Judy Wu, associate professor of physics and astronomy, received the honor created by former Kansas first lady Meredith Docking to recognize and keep exceptional faculty and scholars at the University.
Sally Frost Mason, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, said Wu's research had been a major contribution to the University.
"She is at the focal point of this program and is absolutely vital to its success," she said in a written statement. "Judy's research is highly regarded at KU, as well as the international scientific community."
Jennifer Voladez
American studies teacher receives H.O.P.E. award
William Tuttle Jr. was awarded the Honor for Outstanding Progressive Educator during the halftime ceremony at Saturday's football game at Memorial Stadium.
Tuttle, a professor of American Studies, has taught at the University since 1969 and written several books.
Todd Cohen, assistant director of university public relations, said the recipient of the H.O.P.E. award received a plaque, a stipend and his name on a plaque in the Kansas Union.
He also received a W.T. Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence in 1998.
The class of 1959 began the award to honor professors' outstanding teaching and concern for students.
learning and concern for students. Other finalists for the award were Dennis Dailey, professor of social welfare; Mark Joslyn, assistant professor of political science; Tracy Russo, assistant professor of communication studies; Elizabeth Schultz, professor of English; and Beverly Davenport-Sypher, associate dean of liberal arts and sciences.
J. D. McKee
Golden Key society to induct new members
The University of Kansas chapter of Golden Key International Honor Society will be honoring its new inductees at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Kansas Union ballroom. Thad Holcombe, pastor for Ecumenical Christian Ministries, will be the kevnote speaker.
Golden Key annually recognizes juniors and seniors in all majors who are in the top 15 percent of their graduating class. A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to both a junior and a senior for their scholastic achievement.
Doug Clark, Golden Key president, said 690 juniors and seniors were being inducted into the honor society this year. He said being involved in Golden Key was a worthwhile experience.
"Beyond the community service, we have ability to go to annual conventions and network with people from all over the world, and it's truly a unique opportunity," he said.
Jennifer Valadez
NATION
U.S. Jews have chance to strengthen Israeli ties
CHICAGO — A gathering of Jewish leaders from around the world once intended to celebrate the Middle East peace process — has become a forum for U.S. Jews to show their allegiance to Israel, organizers said yesterday.
The General Assembly of United Jewish Communities, which runs through Wednesday, is "ground zero for North American Jews at a time when we stand to show solidarity with Israel," said Michael Kotzin, a local Jewish Federation official.
With violence continuing between Israelis and Palestinians in the West Bank, Gaza Strip and Israel, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak was scheduled to address about 5,000 people at a conference-sponsored rally today.
The Associated Press
Clinton plans visit to Vietnam
WASHINGTON — During the Vietnam War, a youthful Bill Clinton denounced the draft and avoided military service. Now, in the waning days of his presidency, he will become the first U.S. president to visit communist Vietnam since the end of a war that divided America.
The Associated Press
As a college student, Clinton wrote a paper that called Selective Service "illegitimate." At age 54, the two-term president is playing conciliator, helping Vietnam further end its isolation and participate in the global economy.
"It's a step to heal wounds that have not healed within our country, remove rifts that still divide," said Douglas Eakeley, a classmate of Clinton's at Britain's Oxford University where Clinton protested the war.
Eakeley suggested it was good the United States was sending to Vietnam a leader who had not
participated in a war in which 58,000 Americans and about 3 million Vietnamese died.
"In some ways, it helps the reconciliation process," he said.
It will involve talks about a trade agreement both governments still must approve, human rights and unfinished business from the war, which ended when communist forces captured the capital of South Vietnam on April 30, 1975. At that time, Clinton was teaching law at the University of Arkansas.
The president's three-day visit that begins Thursday is largely symbolic.
Nearly two decades later, when Clinton became president, America still had neither trade nor diplomatic relations with Vietnam. Under Clinton's watch, a trade embargo ended in 1994, diplomatic relations were restored in 1985 and the first postwar American ambassador — former POW Douglas "Pete" Peterson — set up residence in Hanoi.
ON THE RECORD
A KU student's bus pass was stolen between 2 and 1:25 p.m. Nov. 2 on campus, the KU Public Safety Office said. The bus pass was valued at $110.
A KU student's Giant mountain bike with chain and combination lock were stolen between 8:30 a.m. and 2:20 p.m. Wednesday outside of Marvin Hall, the KU Public Safety Office said. The bike, chain and lock were valued at $80.
A KU student was harassed by phone between 7:30 p.m. Nov, 5 and 7:55 p.m. Thursday in her Jayhawk Towers apartment, the KU Public Safety Office said.
ON CAMPUS
The art and design department will present Stafford University Faculty Exhibition from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today, Call 864-4401.
Alcoholics Anonymous will have a Campus
Serenity meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
today at Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204
Oread Ave. Call Thad Holcombe at 843-4933.
The music and dance department will have a choral workshop at 1:30 p.m. today at 130 Murphy Hall, Call 864-3436.
Compulsive Eating Anonymous will meet at 3 p.m. today in Watkins Memorial Health Center. Call 312-1521.
KU Running and Jogging Club will meet for an afternoon run at 4:30 p.m. today at the oak tree by the east entrance to Robinson Center. Call Michael Roessler at 312-3193 or Keith Marshall at 840-0704.
■ Intervarsity Christian Fellowship will pray at 5:15 p.m. today at Danforth Chapel. Call Daniel Wong at 312-3172.
Student Union Activities forums committee will meet at 5 p.m. today at Alcove A in the Kansas Union, Call Patrick Waters at 864-2428.
■ KU Worten's Ultimate Frisbee Team will practice from 5:30 to 7:30 tonight at Shenk Complex.
Call Ale Albors at 312-8798.
Student Union Activities recreation committee will meet at 6 p.m. today at Alcove B in the Kansas Union, Call Patrick Lafferty at 864-2427.
The art and design department will present illus trator Whitney Sherman from 6 to 8 tonight at the auditorium in the Spencer Museum of Art, Call 864-4401.
Center for Community Outreach will have a hunger banquet at 6 p.m. today at Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread Ave. Call Heather Greene at 312-1132.
KU Baha'i Club will meet at 7 tonight at the Regionalist Room in the Kansas Union. Call Justin Herrmann at 830-8912.
Black Student Union will meet at 7:30 tonight at the Pioneer Roam in the Burge Union, Call Courtney Bates or Cassandra Young at 864-3084.
KU Enviros will meet at 7:30 tonight in the Kansas City. Call leah at 312-1996
The music and dance department will present Kansas Woodwinds Chamber Music Recital at 7:30 tonight at Sawthout Recital Hall. Call 864-3436.
The music and dance department will present Concert Choir and University Singers at 7:30 tonight at Presbyterian Church, 2415 Clinton Parkway. Call 864-3634.
Latin American Solidarity will meet at 8 tonight at Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread Ave, Call Rebekah at 312-1985.
Sons and Daughters of Vietnam Veterans will present "University Under Fire" from 7:30 to 8 tonight on cable channel 19. Call Leonard Magruder at 843-3737.
Sociology Club will meet at 8 tonight at the Kansas Union lobby. Call Alicia Reed at 312-1982.
Sigma Gamma Rho will celebrate Founder's Week today through Saturday. Call Shyra McGee at 830-0195.
ET CETERA
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What's on SUA this WEEK
student union activities
The University of Kansas • 785-864-SHOW
www.uksu.edu/advisory
College Bowl - Jan 27, 2001. To participate, sign up at the SUA Office by Stop Day.
Registration is $ 25 per team of 5.
Yaron Svoray, an ex Israeli commando who infiltrated the Neo-Nazi movement. He will speak on Nov 16, at 8 p.m., in the Kansas Union Ballroom. Free vouchers are available at the SUA Box Office on the day of the event.
SUA Food Drive - Nov 13-17. Look for drop-offs in the Kansas and Burge Unions and
in Wescoe Terrace. All donations will benefit the Lawrence and Douglas County Food Pantry.
Student Photo Exhibit - Kansas Union Gallery, through Nov 22.
Dreamspan Short Attention Span Theater - We'll be showing award nominee two-minute films for one
hour! Nov 13, 7 p.m. Free.
Blade Runner
Nov 14-18, 7 p.m.
Nov 17 & 18, midnight.
Loser
Nov 14-18, 9:30 p.m.
Blade Runner
All movies at Woodruff Auditorium. 5th floor of the Kansas Union. Tickets/Movie passes sold half an hour before movie times, in front of Woodruff.
The SUA Box Office is located at the 4th floor of the Kansas Union. Please call 864-SHOW for more information.
It's Your Cup of Tea.
As "the living room of campus", the Kansas Union is a very social place. With weekly events, such as Afternoon Tea, every Thursday from 3-5, and the Brown Bag Classics, Wednesdays at 12:30, there are several opportunities to gather with friends, professors and other members of your university community. Come join us! After all...
It's Your Union. The Kansas & Burge Unions www.jayhawks.com
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