University Daily Kansan, October 21, 1980
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Prof says race should be adoption right
By JENNIFER LISTON Staff Reporter
It is a minority child's right to be raised with children of his own minority, an assistant professor of Social Welfare told a panel on minority adoption last night at the Lawrence Public Library.
The professor, Harold Washington, said that the first priority in placing a minority child in a foster or adoptive home should be putting the child in his own racial or ethnic background. Minority children should be placed in
homes with different racial backgrounds only as a la rent resort, he
"We're not talking separatist or discriminatory, but the health and development of the children," Washington said.
The discussion was sponsored by the Minority Foster Care and Adoption Project, funded by the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services and the Lawrence Indian Center.
THE PROGRAM recruits and trains minority foster and adoptive parents.
Indian Child Welfare Act, which was designed to keep Indian families together by providing family programs and services.
The panel discussion was held to work out problems and to let the public know about the program, said Rubin. About 28 people attended the meeting.
Children placed in homes of different racial backgrounds lose their ethnic identity and suffer cultural deprivations, said Taylor Satala, a Haskell Indian Junior College counselor and panel member.
"When foster parents have no idea of
the child's cultural background, the child suffers." Satella said.
Indian children should be placed with members of their own tribe because tribes have different customs, he said.
Of the 54 foster homes in Lawrence,
only two were minority homes before
the program started, she said.
SINCE THE PROGRAM started in July, five minority foster homes have been recruited in Lawrence, Burgess said.
Few minority children need foster homes because extended families are still common among minorities, several panel members said.
Candidates vie for county clerk, treasurer
By BRIAN LEVINSON Staff Reporter
Two candidates are campaigning for the honor of being Douglas County's first new county clerk in three decades.
Patty Jaimes, the Republican candidate, and Barbara Vantuyl, the Democratic candidate, are running for the office.
Dibert Mathia, the Republican incumbent who is retiring from office after 31 years, said the county clerk has the ability to get along well with people.
ALTHOUGH MATHIA said he would not endorse either candidate,he said
having practical experience in a clerk's office was important.
"The clerk has to understand the laws and know the proper people to contact to run the office efficiently," said Mathia.
Jaines, who has worked in the
clinice's office for 12 years, agreed with
Mackenzie.
"I feel my experience working in the clerk's office will help me do a better job."
Both candidates think the polling procedures need to be streamlined and some polling places need to be changed to better serve the voters.
However, Jaimes said, the clerk is limited by statute in making changes.
Vantuyl said last week that her biggest asset in this election was her ability to bring a fresh perspective to the office.
"Any time an office has been under the same management for more than 25 years, it is time for some new ideas. There are several office procedures that need updating," Vantuyl said. She did not say what those procedures were.
"I think working in the clerk's office now is a minus for Patty, because she won't have the enthusiasm the new clerk will need," Vantuyl said.
IN A LOW-KYE race for the office of
in County treasurer, incumbent Democrat
Ruth Vervynck is being challenged by Republican Margaret Todd.
Veryynk, who has been treasurer for three years, said she had run the office after her retirement.
"I did away with the old filing system and started putting records on the computer," said Vernvick.
In a speech to the KU Young Democrats several weeks ago, Vernyck said her current office budget was cut when she was when she took office three years ago.
A native of Lecompte, Vervynck has lived in Lawrence for nearly 30 years.
Writing Lab provides resume, paper help
Todd, who has lived in Lawrence for 20 years, is the restaurant manager for several years.
By KARI ELLIOTT Staff Reporter
The term paper is due next week and the student doesn't know how to organize his notes. His job resume includes a barely made it out of high school.
What can he do? The University's Communication Resource Center, 4056 Wescoe, offers him help.
The Center, also known as the Writing Lab, is open to any student who has completed freshman-sophomore English requirements, according to Claire Sutton, lecturer in English and Center staff member.
"Most of the students we advise have the basic English skills," she said. "We help them with paper organization or research. We never proof or edit the student's papers, and we don't do ghost writing."
IN ADDITION to the individual help, the Center offers seminars on how to write term papers and apply for jobs.
The term paper seminar will be at 7 p.m. tonight in 4002 Wescoe. You will be briefed on information on library research, note cards, footnotes and bibliographies.
The job seminar on writing resumes, letters of application and follow-up letters will be at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 29, in 4002 Wescoe.
According to Sutton, students first came to the lab to get help writing resumes and job application letters.
"But more are wanting advice on term papers now," she said.
The third staff member is Randy Popken, graduate teaching assistant in English.
According to James A. Gowen, professor of English and director of freshman-sophomore English, the Writing Lab was the idea of Joe Pichler, former dean of the School of Business.
Gowen said that the Writing Lab was established in 1977 through a three-year grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to help business students with their writing skills.
The NEH funding for the Center will end this year, according to Gowen, and it will be up to the Kansas Legislature and the University to provide funds next year.
"A Communication Resource Center is needed on a campus this size." Gowen said.
The Center is open from 9 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30
p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Saturdays. From 1:30 p.m. to 4:30
p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
SENIORS
H. O.P.E. Award Semi-Finals are Wednesday and Thursday,
October 22 & 23.
Help choose the 5 Finalists.
Polling Places:
1. Wescoe Terrace
2. Information Booth
3. Kansas Union
4. Satellite Union
5. Summerfield Hall
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11:30-5:00
October 20,21,22
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(4) When the problem is solved, have a qualified person from the gas company, plumbing or climate control firms relight appliances.
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7:30 pm
Muslim Scholar From Syria and Professor of Economics
THE ISLAMIC STRUGGLE IN SYRIA
A Lecture by Dr. Monzer Kahf
Wescoe Auditorium
Political analysis of the events taking place in Syria
Fri., Oct. 24
Sponsored by Muslim Students Association of KU
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phone: 843-1151
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GRADUATING ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS
Have you considered these factors in determining where you will work?
1. Will the job offer challenge and responsibility?
2. Will your future employer encourage job mobility?
3. Will your future employer encourage, support and reward continued professional education?
4. How much choice will you have
in selecting your work assignment?
5. Big starting salaries are nice but what is the salary growth and promotion potential in the job?
6. Can you afford the cost-of living in the area?
If you cannot fit an interview into your schedule, write or call:
At Naval Weapons Center we
have given these things a lot of consideration and believe we have the answers for you.
Arrange through your placement office to interview with our representative(s) on Oct. 28,
We think you will like what you hear.
C. KAREN ALTIERI
Professional Employment Coordinator
NAVAL WEAPONS CENTER (CODE 09201)
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