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University Daily Kansan
Campus/Area
Friday, Sept. 6, 1985
Student-parent support group gains members
By Jill White Of the Kansan staff
KU Parents, a student organization that provides a network of support contacts for parents interested in meeting other parents, has tripled its membership since 1984, the group's adviser said yesterday.
"The loosely knit organization is a collection of individuals who have similar interests, but most of whom
do not have time or interest in a group that has regular meetings, officers or scheduled activities," said Sara Martin, assistant director of the student assistance center and adviser of the group.
KU Parents was organized in fall 1894 because non-traditional students expressed an interest in forming a support group that would meet their particular needs as student-parents, Martin said.
A newsletter, published twice a semester, and a child care swapping list constitute the basis for KU's contact network.
The newsletter includes a list of current events of interest to students with children, important dates to remember and a short article on study skills or self-management skills.
The child care swapping list consists of families who are interested in receiving as well as providing free babysitting services. On a form sheet, each parent indicates times that they need a babysitter and when they are available to babysit.
Lisa Widucki, Lawrence junior, the mother of one child, recommended
"I think all KU parents should be involved because we're a minority group that the University is not graed towards," she said. "It's kind
of nice to find people with the same problems and interests as you have."
Since 1984, the newsletter mailing list has increased 200 percent from 20 to 60, and the child care swapping list increased from 10 to 20.
of Kansas did not compile statistics on the number of students who were parents even though they asked for marital status and for number of dependents.
Martin said, "I think there are a lot more students who are parents than most of us assume."
Accounting's stock rising, grads say
Gary Thompson, director of student records, said that the University
As a career, public accounting's fortunes are on the rise, according to four School of Business graduates who have reached the top in that profession and yesterday returned to campus to talk about it.
By Susie Bishop Of the Kansan staff
"Auditing is on the threshold of being one of the most exciting professions of the future," said Edward A. Kangas, managing partner and chief executive officer for Touche Ross & Co., and one of the four
who spoke at the forum on public accounting in Alderson Auditorium of the Kansas Union.
More than 150 students, faculty and businessmen attended.
The four graduates answered questions and discussed the outlook for accounting. They told accounting students what to expect after graduation.
Along with Kangas, the graduates were: Larry D. Horner, chairman and chief executive officer for Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co.; William S. Kanaga, chairman for Arthur Young
"The fundamental strength of our profession is people. And in the
& Co. and Arthur Young International; and David Moxley, managing director for Touche Ross & Co.
They joined Chester B. Vanatta,
executive in residence, and Paul J.
Adam, distinguished law firm in
discussing changes in the accounting profession.
"We see nothing but an upbeat future for our profession." Kanaga said. "The ceilings are unlimited for those coming into the accounting profession.
future that is going to be you."
Faculty member dies
Horner said opportunities in public accounting were "unparalleled."
"There isn't any magic formula in getting a job and being successful," Horner said. "We need people with broader interests, able to see the forest and not just a group of trees. Internships are helpful in providing work experience."
Kangas said, "We don't make offers to people we don't believe have the talent to become a partner some day. We look for two things: Skill and talent.
By a Kansan reporter
Dayle F. Bookhorst, instructor in mechanical engineering and a 36-year KU faculty member, died Saturday at the age of 59.
Mr. Bockhorst suffered a heart attack while he was driving in Kansas City, Mo.
He was born Jan. 17, 1926, in Xenia, Ohio. He came to the University in 1949 after receiving a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Ohio State University.
Mr. Bockhorst served in the Army during World War II and received a Bronze Star for his service.
Mr. Bockhour owned Dale Bockhorst Engineering, a Lawrence surveying firm. He was an engineering consultant and was active in
land development in Lawrence, said Robert Umholtz, associate professor of mechanical engineering.
"He was well thought of, particularly among students," said Umholt, a close friend of Mr. Bockhorst; "His primary interest was teaching."
Deborah Klaus, an August graduate in mechanical engineering, said Mr. Bookhorst was extremely supportive of students.
"If it wasn't for him, I wouldn't have finished school," she said.
Mr. Rockhorst is survived by his wife, Barbara, of the home; a son, Charles, Houston; a daughter, Susan Williams, Jacksonville, Fla.; and two grandchildren.
Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. tomorrow at the First Presbyterian Church, 2415 W. 23rd St.
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