University Daily Kansan / Tuesday, September 2, 1986
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Manager makes concessions
By TONY BALANDRAN
Robert M. Derby has a big appetite to satisfy.
But it's not his appetite. It's the appetite of every student who eats or drinks items from vending machines on campus.
Each time they pop a few coins in the slots, students taste the flavors of his work.
"We have a few Snickers," said Derby, KU's new concessions manager, as he opened a room near the north end of Memorial Stadium where 600 to 800 boxes of candy bars are stored.
Derby is responsible for filling more than 300 campus vending machines with beverages, such as Coca Cola, Pepsi and Diet Slice, and snacks, such as Baby Ruths, Big Red chewing gum and cheese curls.
He also must supply concession stands at Murphy Hall, the Visual Arts building, Wescoe cafeteria and at special campus events.
Delivering the treats is no sweet task, he said.
"I've never been in any department where they do harder physical work than they do right here," said Derby, who began his job July 1. "These people are out in the heat and at times, and they really do a heck of a job."
"This is a very diverse and spread out service on campus. Our mission is to always serve the students the best possible product at the least expensive price we can."
Derby's predecessor, Kevin
Remick, retired at the end of the spring semester after 35 years with KU.
"I'm replacing somewhat of a legend in the concessions business at KU." Derby said.
Because the job includes marketing, distribution, promotion and pricing policies. Derby said he was able to use a lot of his formal education.
Robert M. Derby
Derby, who was selected from 50 applicants for the position, earned a master's degree in administration in 1969 from Wichita State University.
He came to the University with more than 10 years experience in management, financial and budget training, said James Long, director of the Kansas and Burge Unions. Long selected Derby from among 50 applicants for the position.
Derby is not responsible for food stands at Allen Field House or Memorial Stadium. Concessions for athletic events are supplied by the Gladieux Corporation of Toledo, Ohio.
Delores Miller, supervisor of the concession stands at Wescoe, Murphy and the Visual Arts building, said her concession stands had improved under Derby's
"I think the students are going to see big improvements in terms of the quality of merchandise offered to them," she said. "The products are fresher. There are cleaner machines and better service."
management.
Starting this semester, students can get Perrier mineral water at Wescow. The water, which costs 75 cents a bottle, sometimes is considered a status symbol, Derby said.
"We didn't bring it here because it was a status symbol," he said. "It's here because people are interested in healthier products.
"To my knowledge it has not been sold on campus before."
been sold out. The department also has raised the price of candy bars from 45 cents to 50 cents.
Derby may make other changes when he becomes more familiar with his position.
"I'm going to move very cautiously in any new position," he said. "I don't think it's a good idea to institute too many policies without first becoming aware of all the ramifications. No decision is made without first consulting my staff."
Even the sweetest of jobs has its hazards, he said.
"Sales people come in and they leave these free samples for you to try: cakes, potato chips and candies," said Derby as he pulled Regal Crown Fruit Sours and Jujy Fruits candy from his desk.
On Campus
**Recreational Services will sponsor a softball managers meeting at 6:30 p.m. today in the north gymnasium at Robinson Center for anyone interested in signing up for a team.**
The Linguistics Colloquy will sponsor a speech by Milse Saskova-Pierce, assistant instructor in Slavic languages and literature at 7:30 p.m. today in 207 Blake Hall. Saskova-Pierce will speak on "Colloquial Czech and Its Place Within the Prague Linguistic Circle Language Planning Model."
Russell Mesler, professor of chemical and petroleum engineering, will speak as part of a University forum titled "The Chernobyl Nuclear Reactor Accident." The forum will be at 11:40 a.m. tomorrow at Documentical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread Ave.
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Le Carte Francaise will have an organizational meeting at 3:30 p.m. tomorrow in the French lounge on level two of Wescoe Hall. The meeting is open to anyone interested in France and French culture.
The Center for East Asian Studies will sponsor a lecture by John Stevens, assistant professor and Akiko instructor at Tohoku Social Welfare University in Sendai, Japan, at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow in the Pine Room of the Kansas Union. Stevens will speak on "Buddhism in Modern Japan."
**Recreational Services will sponsor an aerobics demonstration at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow in the north gymnasium in Robinson Center.**
- The KU Dungeons and Dragons Club will meet at 7 p.m. tomorrow in the Trail Room of the Kansas Union.
The University Committee on Promotions and Tenure will meet at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow in the Jayhawk Room of the Kansas Union.
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