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The Inside Front
Tuesday October 3,2000
News
from campus, the state the nation and the world
CAMPUS
Administrator receives award for leadership
A KU administrator who is working to improve Internet technology has been honored with a national award.
Jerry Niebaum, assistant vice chancellor for information services, received the 2000 EDUCAUSE award for leadership. He is working to develop Internet 2 technology with the Great Plains Network, a group of research universities in seven states working to build a faster and more reliable Internet.
The new technology will let Internet providers guarantee enough bandwidth for effective video conferencing and other online interaction that the Internet is not equipped to handle, Niebaum said.
"We expect it to be the next big explosion in Internet use," he said.
The award recognizes Niebum's work with the Great Plains Network and his role in creating KANREN, a network that connects Kansas schools and libraries to electronic resources worldwide.
Niebaum served as director of Academic Computing Services for the University of Kansas from 1981 to 1999. Before earning his undergraduate degree from the University in mathematics education in 1961, he worked on the University's first computer system, an IBM system he used to begin studying computer programming.
Niebaum will be recognized at a national EDUCAUSE conference of information technology administrators in Thursday, Oct. 12, in Nashville, Tenn.
— Jason Krai
Spring break program seeking volunteers
Alternative Spring Break applications for 2001 are available in the Alternative Breaks office or the Center for Community Outreach office at 400 Kansas Union. They also can be downloaded off the Alternative Breaks Web site: www.ukans.edu/~albreaks.
Applications are for volunteers and site leaders for trips focused on issues such as hunger and homelessness, conservation, cultural diversity, health and wellness and education.
The breaks are designed to educate students about different social issues and provide hands-on community service experience.
Holly Worthen, Alternative Spring Break co-coordinator said the program could educate students in a number of ways.
"Alternative Spring Break is a great way for students to learn about social and environmental issues on a national level and then learn how to begin doing
active service in their own communities," she said.
Students interested in learning more can attend information sessions at 7 p.m. tomorrow and Tuesday, Oct. 10, at the English room in the Kansas Union.
Site Leader applications are due at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, and volunteer applications are due at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10.
Meghan Bainum
NATION
Doctors separate twins; surgery lasts 31 hours
SEATTLE — Seven-month-old twins who were born joined from the breastbone to the hip were separated after 31 and a half hours in surgery.
Charity Mae and Kathleen Faith Lincoln were in critical condition yesterday at Washington's Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center following the operation during the weekend.
Dr. Richard Molteni, medical director at the hospital, described the surgery as highly complex. He estimated that the girls had an 85 percent chance of survival in the first month after surgery. Their prospects were expected to improve after that
The procedure involved at least 10 doctors and began at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Charity was out of surgery at about 1 p.m. Sunday, followed an hour and a half later by Kathleen.
The twins will need more operations to reconstruct and repair portions of their bodies. They are expected to remain hospitalized for about a month.
Their parents, Greg and Vaneice Lincoln of Olympia, have three other children.
Abortion protesters ponder priest's deeds
ROCKFORD, III. — Abortion opponents who gathered for an annual protest were forced to ponder the actions of a Roman Catholic priest accused of ramming his car into an abortion clinic and chopping away at the building with an ax.
The rally Sunday at Holy Family Church in Rockford was scheduled long before the incident, but it commanded much conversation among the approximately 1,000 protesters.
The Rev. John Earl is charged with burglary and felony criminal damage to property for the alleged attack Saturday at the Northern Illinois Women's Center. The clinic wasn't open and there were no injuries. He was freed after posting $10,000 bail.
The attack drew the ire of an Illinois women's organization that said the church and anti-abortion groups must take responsibility for violent acts against clinics and doc
tors who provide abortions.
Majority of new vehicles not very fuel-efficient
WASHINGTON — While a handful of small cars are getting 40-plus miles per gallon, the vast majority of new vehicles coming into showrooms get about half that, the government's latest automobile fuel economy statistics show.
For the second year, a hybrid gas- and electric-powered vehicle — the two-seater Honda Insight — topped the list of biggest fuel misers with 64 mpg combined city and highway driving among 2001 model vehicles.
The luxury sport import Ferrari 500 Maranello was the biggest guzzler (8 city and 13 highway) followed by the Lamborghini Diablo (10 city and 13 highway).
The huge popularity of sport utility vehicles again drove down the overall numbers of the more than 800 cars, trucks and vans listed in the annual fuel economy statistics released yesterday by the Environmental Protection Agency.
WORLD
Leaders seek cease-fire following 31 fatalities
JERUSALEM — Palestinian and Israeli leaders each called on the other to cease fire after four days of heavy fighting.
Thursday's visit by an Israeli hardliner to a disputed holy site in Jerusalem sparked the street battles, which had taken 31 lives by Sunday: 29 Palestinians, one Israeli Arab and one Israeli soldier.
Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and Prime Minister Ehud Barak were engaged in intensive behind-
BELGRADE, Yugoslavia — Truck and taxi drivers blocked roads and bridges throughout Yugoslavia yesterday to start a protest blitz by opposition forces trying to drive President Slobodan Milosevic from office.
Milosevic's foes have vowed to bring the country to a standstill with general strikes and road blockades. But the buildup to the campaign has been slow and cautious, raising questions about whether the opposition possesses the momentum and stamina needed to carry out their threats.
Milosevic says challenger Vojislav Kostunica failed to achieve an outright victory in the Sept. 24 elections and that a second round is needed. The opposition, backed by the West, insists Milosevic rigged the voting.
Less than a week remains before Sunday's scheduled run-off elections.
A KU student's concert tickets were stolen between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Thursday from her room at Amini Scholarship Hall, the KU Public Safety Office said. The tickets were valued at $105.
ON THE RECORD
A KU student's bus pass was stolen between 6.pm and 7.pm. Wednesday
at the Burge Union, the KU Public Safety Office said.
A 3-by-3-foot window was broken between 11:20 p.m. Thursday and 9:30 a.m. Friday on the north side of Learned Hall, the KU Public Safety Office said. The window was valued at $150.
ON CAMPUS
University Career and Employment Center will have a career connections training session from 3:30 to 4 p.m. today at room 149 in the Burge Union. Coll Ann Hartley at 864-3624.
KU HorrorZontals men's ultimate frisbee team will practice at 4:30 p.m. today at Shenk Complex, Call B.P. at 312-1066.
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 Rossier at 312-3193 or Keith Marshall at 840-0704.
Amanzoa will meet at 5 p.m. today at 204 Stauffer-Flint Hall. Call Shannon Campbell at 864-4744.
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship will pray at 5:15 p.m. today at Danforth Chapel, Call Daniel Wong at 312-3171.
Hispanic-American Leadership Organization will meet at 6 p.m. today at the Pioneer Room in the Burger Union, Call 864-4256.
KU Traditional Karate Club will practice from 6:30 to 8:30 tonight at 212 Robinson Center Call Rachel Fuller at 312-1990.
University Christian Fellowship will have Bible study at 7 tonight at Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread Ave. Call Rick Clock at 841-3148.
United Methodist Campus Ministry will have Bible study at 7:30 tonight at the Pioneer Room in the Burge Union. Call Heather at 841-8661.
KU Hillel will present KU Kollel speakers at 8 tonight at Hillel House, 940 Mississippi St. Call Matt Kanter at 312-8218.
Student Union Activities will present Pizza and Politics, a showing of the presidential debates, at 8 tonight at the lobby in the Kansas Union. Call Poirick Waters at 864-2428.
Ecumenical Christian Ministries will have a University Forum, "Museums, Monkey Trials and Science Education," from noon to 1 p.m. tomorrow at ECM, 1204 Oread Ave. Call Thad Holcombe at 843-4933.
The African and African-American studies department will present a Maghreb Forum, "Jihad on the Beach: The Struggle of Moroccan Islamists for Recognition," from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Pine Room in the Kansas Union. Call Us: 864-3054
Compulsive Eating Anonymous will meet at 3 p.m. tomorrow at Watkins Memorial Health Center. Call 312-1521.
KU Women's Lacrosse Club will practice from 5 to 7 p.m. tomorrow on the north field at Shenk Complex. Call Jessie Blut at 800-241-6319.
Shenk Complex. Call Jessie Blaig at 830-946-4982.
Student Senate committee will meet tomorrow
in the Kansas Union, Graduate Affairs will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the parlor. Multicultural Affairs will meet at 6 p.m. at the Pine Room. University Affairs will meet at 6 p.m. at the Centennial Room. Finance Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Big 12 Room. Student Rights Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Jayhawk Room. Call Kim Fuchs at 864.3710.
United Methodist Campus Ministry will have Wednesday supper at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow at Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread Ave. Call Heather at 841-8661.
Alternative Breaks will have an information session at 7 p.m. tomorrow at the English Room in the Kansas Union. Call Kate Williams at 864-4317.
KU Chess Club will meet at 7 p.m. tomorrow at the Daisy Hill Room in the Burgeon Union. Call Kyle Camarada at 749-3934 or e-mail chesbul@tul.edu ngruks.edu
KU Student SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at Jersey Bar & Grill, 1105 Massachusetts St Call Ijl Gaitsa at 846-0652.
- Queers and Allies support group will meet at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, Call KU Info at 864-3506 or headquarters at 841-2345 for location.
Golden Key National Honor Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Walnut Room in the Kansas Union. Call Seunyeon Lee at 841-6054 or e-mail sysue@uk.edu.
Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship will meet at 8 p.m. tomorrow at room 100 Smith Hall. Call Steve Swanson at 542-1101.
Ichthus University Ministries will meet at 8 p.m. tomorrow at Alderson Auditorium in the Kansas Union.
Daisy Praise will meet at 9 p.m. tomorrow at the Hashinger Hall Theater. Call B.P. at 312-1066.
Alternative Weekend Breaks will have projects Oct. 21 and 22 at a community garden in Wichita, Call Kendra Seaman or Tabatha Beerbower at 864-4317.
Homecoming information packets are available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today through Oct. 13 at the Student Union Activities box office in the Kansas Union. Call Leslie Heusted at 864-5-SHOW.
The Office of Student Financial Aid is awarding federal work study funds for the 2000-2001 academic year. Apply online at www.ukans.edu/~osfa or visit the office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at 50 Strong Hall Call 864-4700.
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There's still time to sign up for tutoring!
The Student Development Center's Tutoring Services
still has tutor groups open for these courses:
Math 002 • Math 104 • Math 116•
Econ 104 • Econ 142
Biol 100 • Chem 184 • Span 104
Tutor groups meet twice a week for 90 minutes at campus locations. 3 to 4 students are assisted in their studies by a trained, qualified peer tutor. Tutor groups cost $85 for the semester, but there are still fee waivers remaining for those who qualify!
It's easy to join! Either stop by 22 Strong Hall to fill out the request form, or do it through the SDC website: www.ukans.edu/~develop
Sign up today!
Deadline for joining groups is Friday, October 13th!
Questions? Stop by the SDC at 22 Strong Hall or call us at 864-4064
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