University Daily Kansan / Friday, September 19, 1986
KU zoologist wins honor
Collins named 'Conservationist of the Year'
By TONY BALANDRAN
When Joseph Collins returned home Monday from a "working vacation" at Reefoll Lake in northwest Tennessee, he found a letter he wasn't expecting on his office desk.
Staff writer
The letter informed Collins, a zoologist for KU's Museum of Natural History, that the Kansas Wildlife Federation had named him the 1966 recipient of the Conservationist of the Year award.
"I got calls congratulating me before I found out that I won," said Collins. "I was surprised to learn the news when I got back from vacation."
Collins, along with seven other recipients of different awards from the KWF, will be honored at an annual banquet at 7 p.m. Oct. 11 in Topeka.
Collins, 47, said his interest in resource and wildlife conservation, which existed "since day one", had led him to spend one and a half years co-writing and editing his latest book, "Natural Kansas." He credits the book with getting him the award.
The highest honor bestowed annually by the KWF, Conservationist of the Year recognizes the achievements of the individual considered to have made the most significant contribution to the cause of conservation of natural resources of Kansas.
Collins, who earned a two-year
Collins' book and his past endeavors qualified him for the award, said George Pisani, director of undergraduate biology laboratories.
Collins wrote three of the 11 chapters in "Natural Kansas" and said he informed other authors as to what needed to be included in the text, he said.
degree in zoology from the University of Cincinnati, is also editor for all the publications written by the KU museum. He is originally from Cincinnati.
Part of the research required for the book called for Collins to explore Kansas in detail.
"This is probably the only conservationist award you can get in the state," he said.
"I've photographed in them. I've chased wildlife in them and I've camped out in them." Collins said
And that is exactly what he did when he visited each of the 105 counties in the state.
"Natural Kansas' is the culmination of his conservation efforts," said Pisani, one of several people who nominated Collins for the award. "Its aim is not directed to the technical world because the biologist is not in need of having his awareness raised."
Collins also said he was grateful that the KWF recognized his interest in conservation.
His interest in conservation began at age 19, when he and three other teenagers began the Ohio
By 1967, most of their members lived outside of Ohio, so they changed the name to the Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles. By 1978, it was the largest international society in that profession with 2,600 members representing 20 countries.
Herpetological Society, with a membership of 25, said Collins. They also produced a journal under the same name.
Pisani joined the society in 1962, but did not meet Collins until 1970.
"I saw him do many things in a low-key fashion to foster conservation awareness," Pisani said.
Collins has written six other books, including four field guides to Kansas animals. He also is a wildlife photographer, whose photographs have appeared in Audubon Society field guides and other books worldwide.
He has written more than 100 articles for publications ranging from technical journals to popular magazines.
Collins was president of the Kansas Association of Biology Teachers in 1980 and has been chairman of the State Fish and Game Department's Herpetology Committee since 1975.
In 1979, he was named KU's Classified Employee of the Year and in 1984 received the University's Certificate of Appreciation from Chancellor Gene A. Budig.
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Friday, September 19, 1986 A3
Journal brings together different literary forms
Bv PATRICIA FEENY
Staff writer
The creative talents of short story writers, poets and photographers blossom in "Cottonwood."
George Wedge, Cottonwood's editor and an associate professor of linguistics, said the publication was a collection of poetry, short stories, interviews, reviews, photos and small press books that had not received much attention from other media sources.
In addition to three magazines that Cottonwood Magazine and Press publishes each year, it also publishes books.
"If we receive a manuscript that is worthy and we have the financial resources, we will publish it," Wedge said.
Funds for the Cottonwood Magazine and Press comes from subscriptions and sales. A one year subscription is $12. Other sources of funds include grants from the Kansas Commission of the Arts, foundations up competitions for such organizations and the department of English.
In determining what would be published, Wedge said, he considers which submitted materials would be suitable for the magazine.
"I look at the artistic qualities. The subject matter must be appropriate and interesting for the audience. Our art is artistic and literary." Wedge said.
To commemorate Kansas' 125th birthday, a coming issue of Cottonwood will feature only the works of black artists. Wedge said he thought there was a strong connection to Kansas' history and black history.
He said he would like to apply for a mini-grant to finance a program in
which a group of local black students would travel to other schools and read selections from the birthday issue.
"Our writers don't receive any money for their work from Cottonwood, but they do get reviews, notices and prizes from other literary sources." The authors' sas and Cottonwood can be proud to be associated with," Wedge said.
Sally McNall, a lecturer with the English department and a poetry writer, said the reward for publishing poetry was getting work in print, establishing a reputation and knowing someone was reading it.
"I've been writing poetry as long as I can remember. My mother has saved a poem that I wrote when I was young, and she is now about women's issues," she said.
"I don't want to look at a poem in three years and have it not mean anything or wonder why I wrote it. I wonder if they are strong and complex," she said.
Although the magazine publishes works from writers from all over the country, McNail said. Cottonwood and Woodward are owner of the magazine is down to earth.
Cottonwood brings together a variety of literary forms. Wedge said he would like to see more KU students who were interested in creative writing come together and share their work with other students.
"Writing can be a lonely craft. You are so isolated in your own world. You write for yourself and maybe two other people who like your work. After a while that is your audience." Wedge said.
But learning comes from sharing, caring and even getting angry
Sights and sounds
Friday
"Back to the Future," presented by Student Union Activities at 3:30 t and 9:30 p m; today and tomorrow in Woodruff Auditorium of the Kansas
"Extremites," showing at 5: 7/35 and 9: 35 p.m. today with a 3 p.m. matinee tomorrow and Sunday and weekday showings at 7: 35 and 9: 35 p.m. at the Granada Theatre, 1020 Massachusetts St.
"The Fly" showing at 5:15, 7:20 and 9:20 p.m. today, with a 3:15 p.m. matinee tomorrow and Sunday and weekday showings at 7:20 and 9:20 p.m. at the Variety Theatre, 1015 Massachusetts St
"Top 'Gun'," showing at noon, 5.10 and 9.20 p.m. today, with a 3 p.m. maiteen tomorrow and Sunday and weekday showings at 7.10 and 9.20 p.m. at the Cinema Twain Theatre, 31st and Iowa streets.
*"Stand by Me," showing daily at 12:05, 5.05, 7.15 and 9:25 p.m. with a 3.05 p.m. maiteen tomorrow and Sunday and dayweek showings at 7:15 and 9:25 p.m. at the Cinema Twain Theatre, 31st and 1st streets
Silverstone, performing at 7 p.m. at Just a Playhouse, 806 W. 24th St.
**Robin and Linda Williams, perform**
mounting country and folk music at 8 a.m. at
the Lawrence Community Theatre.
1501 New Hampshire St.
"Agnes of God," presented at 7:30 p.m. at Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread Ave. Free
- Observatory Open House
weather permiting, at 9 p.m. in the Clyde W Tombaugh Observatory room 500 in Lindsay Hall Free
Not the Glen Miller Band, performing rock at 9 p.m. today and tomorrow at Cogburrs, 737 New Hampshire St.
**Bo Ramsey and the Sliders, performing rock at 9:30 p.m. today and tomorrow, at the Jazzhaus, 9261² Massachusetts St.**
*"Being There," presented by SUA at midnight today and tomorrow in Woodfruit Auditorium of the Kansas Union.
Saturday
"Crocodile Dundee," sneak preview at 9:20 p.m. in the Varsity Theatre 1015 Massachusetts St. People buy tickets to the 7:20 p.m. showing of "The Fly" may stay for the sneak preview.
Sundav
"Village Architecture in Jordan," exhibit opening at 1 p.m. in the Museum of Anthropology and showing until Nov. 8.
"Huey Long," presented by SUA at 2 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday in Woodruff Auditorium of the Kansas Union.
"Society Depicted in the Play, Chushingura," presented by Andrew Tsukabe chairman of East Asian languages and cultures. at 2 p.m. in the auditorium of the Spencer Museum of Art.
James Ketch, trumpet; and Jay Patterson, organ, performing as part of the Visting Artist Series at 8 p.m. in the Swatwout Borough Hall in Murphy Hall.
"The Boy Who Could Fly," sneak preview at 9:20 p.m. on the Cinema Twnite, 31st and Iowa streets People buing tickets to the 7:10 p.m. showing of "Top Gun" may stay for the sneak preview
Monday
- Louise Filt, designer for Pantheon Books; speaking as part of the Hallmark Symposium Lecture Series at 6 p.m. in
the auditorium of the Spencer Museum of Art
**Larry Maxey**, clannet and Linda Maxey, mambina, performing as part of the Faculty Rectal Series at 8 p.m. in the Swarthout Renaissance Hall in Murphy Park.
Tuesday
"What's Up Tiger Lily?" presented by SUA at 7 p.m. in Alderson Auditorium of the Kansas Union.
"The Edith Complex. The Designed Environment in an Age of Greed." presented by Victor Papanek J. L. Constant distinguished professor of architecture and urban design, presented at 8 p.m. in Woodruff Auditorium of the Kansas Union.
**Jeff Stone, Maureen Kelly, Kane Meara and Richard Davis, the authors of "Growing Up Catholic," are giving a Student Union Activities SATellite Lecture at 8 p.m. in the Kansas Union Ballroom.**
*Gary Diana*, performing at 10 p.m.
at the Comedy Shop at Gammons,
1601 W. 23rd St.
Wednesdav
"His Girl Friday," presented by SUA at 7 p.m. in Woodruff Auditorium of the Kansas Union.
"The Blue Riddim Band, perform reggae at 9 p.m. at Cogburns, 737 New Hampshire St.
*Lonie Gay's Blues Jam, performing blues at 9:30 p.m. at the Jazzhaus.* Massachusetts St.
Thursday
MYXT CO., performing classic rock at 9:30 p.m. at the Jazzhaus, 9261 Massachusetts St.
"Moonlighting." presented by SUA at 7 p.m. in Woodruff Auditorium of the Kansas Union.
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