THURSDAY, SEPT. 20, 2001
NEWS
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN = 3A
Senate to see bill supporting inclusion of gays in groups
By Luke Daley Kansan staff writer
A resolution supporting the inclusion of homosexuals in all organizations was passed last night at Student Senate committee meetings.
It will go to full Senate for a final vote next Wednesday.
Stan Handshy, Queers and Allies senator, said that the resolution would support the Pro Missouri Pride in Scouting Rally, or PROMO. The rally, to raise awareness for organizations that support membership of homosexuals, will be Sunday, Oct. 7, at Hyde Park in Kansas City, Mo.
"The purpose is to recognize people who are in worthwhile organizations," Handshy said.
He said the resolution would
show community support for homosexual membership in organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America. In 2000, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Boy Scouts could deny membership to homosexual adult leaders.
"What i think it will do is show PROMO that they can get support," Handshy said.
In other business:
Justin Mills, student body president, said the "Bring Justin Home" campaign brought in $26,000 by 10 last night, exceeding Senate's goal of $25,000. The money will go to the American Red Cross and the New York firefighters 9-11 Relief fund.
Mills said that the top contributors were the School of Pharmacy, which donated nearly $1,300, and
the school of Law, which donated between $600 and $700.
The Finance and Student Rights committees rejected a bill allocating $409 to the College Republicans.
The Finance and University Affairs committees passed a bill giving $756 to the American Red Cross Blood Drive.
The Finance and Student Rights committees passed a bill giving $321 to Society of Open-Minded Atheists and Agnostics, or SOMA.
The Finance and Multicultural Affairs committees passed a bill allocating $409 to the KU chapter of the NAACP.
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Greeks work together to raise money for victims of attacks
By Jeremy Clarkson Kansan staff writer
Emily Wagner was one of many students who found herself watching television last week after the terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C., left the world in shock.
Wagner, Overland Park junior and Kappa Delta sorority member, said she wanted to help out when she saw a firefighter interviewed on television.
"I saw a firefighter who said they needed construction boots." Wagner said.
That was all the inspiration she needed.
Wagner said she talked to members of the Panhellenic Association about starting a drive to raise money to buy equipment for workers in New York City.
Now, members of the Panhellenic Association and the Interfraternity Council are asking Greek community members and students for their help with the Stomp out Terrorism Five-Drive.
Chris Mandernach, IFC president, said the name, Five-Drive was because they are asking students to donate $5 each. He said similar drives were successful.
"Five dollars is five dollars and it's not a lot individually, but when it accumulates, it's a large sum of money," Mandernach said.
Mandernach said this was a good way for students to help with the cause. He also said he encouraged everyone to donate, not just members of the greek community.
Hillary Dunn, vice president of public relations for Panalhel-
lenic Association, said e-mails and calls were made to every school in the Big 12 to do a five-drive of their own.
"What we want to do is take the money from all the five-drives, clump it all together and donate it as the Big 12 Greek communities," Dunn said.
Dunn said the drive was expected to start in the near future and money collected would help firefighters buy equipment they need.
John Hills, Bonner Springs sophomore and Theta Chi fraternity member, said it would be great if everyone participated.
"I think is a good thing to do and something we all need to be doing at this time," Hills said.
Contact Clarkson at 864-4810
Professor Age no problem
"The market for new faculty is bad in most fields, even with a Ph.D.," he said. "That discourages young people from the business of academia."
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Brian Priestman, professor of music and dance, said he planned to retire at the end of this year at age 75.
"When you get to be into your 70s, you have an enormous amount of experience and that pays dividends," he said. "But you also slow up a bit, it's inevitable, and that's not always good for the students."
Alison Gaines, Pasadena, Calif. graduate student in music and dance, said she did not think the age of her professor made a difference.
"Priestman has all over the world and has a good bit of experience," she said. "I don't see an advantage or disadvantage."
Sandra Gautt, assistant provost, said KU offered a five-year phased retirement program that allowed professors 55 or older to continue teaching or researching on a part-time basis. She said she saw no negative aspects of having older professors on campus. Members of that group are distinguished researchers and many still teach.
"It's hard to see the downside," she said.
Dennis Quinn said he found nothing wrong with the age gap between students and professors, and he used the differences between young and old as one of the themes in his Shakespeare class.
"I like to emphasize the differences between myself and the students," he said. "There's nothing unhealthy about that."
Contact Lamborn at 864-4810
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