+
Kansan staff
NEWS MANAGEMENT
Editor-in-chief Vicky Diaz-Camacho
Managing editor Kate Miller
Brand & creativity manager Hallie Wilson
Digital operations editor Anissa Fritz
ADVERTISING MANAGEMENT
Business manager Gage Brock
Sales manager Katie Bell
SECTION EDITORS
News editor Kelly Cordingley
Associate news editor Cassidy Ritter
Sports editor Scott Chasen
Associate sports editor Shane Jackson
Arts & culture editor Ryan Wright
Associate arts & culture editor Christian Hardy
Opinion editor
Maddy Mikinski
Visuals editor &
design chief
Roxy Townsend
Investigations editor Miranda Davis
ADVISER
Sales and marketing adviser Jon Schlitt
The University Daily Kansan is the student newspaper of the University of Kansas. The first copy is paid through the student activity fee. Additional copies of the Kansan are 50 cents. Subscriptions can be purchased at the Kansan business office. 2051A Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunsville Avenue
Center, 1000 Sunnyside Ave
Lawrence, KS., 66045.
The University Daily Kansan (SSN 0746-4967) is published on Mondays and Fridays during the academic year except fall break, spring break and exams. It is published weekly during the summer session excluding holidays. Annual subscriptions by mail are $250 plus tax. Send address changes to The University Daily Kansan, 2051A Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sumyside Avenue
KANSAN MEDIA PARTNERS
Check out KUJH-TV on Wowl of Kansas Channel 51 in Lawrence for more on what you've read in today's Kansan and other news. Also see KUJH's website at
news
KJHK is the student voice in radio.
Whether it's rock 'n' roll or reggae,
sports or special events,
KJHK 9.7 is for you.
2000 Dole Human Development Center
1000 Sunnyside Avenue
Lawrence, Kan., 66045
editor/orkansan.com
www.kansan.com
Newsroom: (785) 766-1491
Advertising: (785) 864-4558
ENGAGE WITH US
@KANSANNEWS
/THEKANSAN
KANSAN.NEWS
@UNIVERSITYDAILYKANSAN
KANSAN.COM/NEWS | MONDAY, JAN. 25, 2016
Tom Markus of Iowa City named new Lawrence city manager
TANNER HASSELL
@thassell17
Broadening relations between the City of Lawrence and its universities and improving affordable housing are on the top of Tom Markus' list when he begins his new position as Lawrence's City Manager March 21. Markus, who is currently the city manager for Iowa City, said he looks forward to working in another university town.
Markus said he has been involved in city government for over 40 years, recently in a city similar to Lawrence. "I really enjoy university towns because the communities as a whole are a lot more involved than other types of cities I've seen," Markus said.
Lawrence Mayor Mike Amyx said the time Markus spent in Iowa City set him apart from other candidates.
"The years that he's been
a city manager in the Midwest, most recently Iowa City with the University of Iowa, made him the best choice for the job. He has a pretty good understanding of how issues that affect university towns work," Amyx said.
Markus' time in Iowa City provided an opportunity to explore and understand issues a university town faces.
"There's a sort of nexus between the issues, and you have to focus on lifting everything, not just one part," Markus said. "Recognizing that students, faculty and staff are part of a major economic engine for the city is key to finding a balance between city issues and university issues and concerns."
One of the issues that Markus intends to explore upon arrival is affordable housing, an issue of importance to both students and the community. He said housing has become an issue across the country, and has shifted to local government.
"Understanding the relationship between administration of the University and the city is very important when you consider the services that the city is responsible for, like maintaining the streets, water and other basic services the city provides."
"There is a strong connection between economic development and public policy trying to create more affordable housing and better paying jobs," Markus said. "Places like Lawrence and Iowa City are very interested in issues like these. I recognized this in Iowa City and I know that
TOM MARKUS Lawrence City Manager
this is an issue I will likely face in Lawrence."
Markus said he wants to increase relationships between the city and the universities, as well as getting students more involved in local politics.
"Relationships like this obviously already exist, but they are constantly evolving and changing so we need to keep looking for ways to collaborate more efficiently." Markus said. "The students, faculty and staff having their views and concerns recognized by the city is a crucial part of the relationships that need to exist."
When Markus was in Iowa City, two members of the Iowa University Student Senate sat on the city council, something he said he'd like to see in Lawrence.
"One of the things that I think he can help with is maintaining town and gown relationships," Amyx said, "Understanding the
relationship between administration of the University and the city is very important when you consider the services that the city is responsible for, like maintaining the streets, water and other basic services the city provides."
While he said he is looking forward to getting started as the new city manager, he said he's also excited to watch KU basketball.
"I've always liked the Kansas teams, I don't know that they're America's team exactly, but they've always been a hard working group that is fun to watch." Markus said."My family and I are really looking forward to being in Lawrence and Kansas."
Edited by Deanna Ambrose
Kansas Humanities Council gives $3,500 grant to Kickapoo tribe photo project
▶ TANNER HASSELL
@thassell17
KU Endowment received a $3,500 grant from the Kansas Humanities Council to support a photography project directed by a doctoral candidate in the University's School of Social Welfare.
Felicia Mitchell, the doctoral candidate, will direct "Water is Life: The Significance of Water Among the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas," which highlights the struggle for drinking water on the Kickapoo of Kansas reservation in Brown County in Northeast Kansas. It will explore the water shortages the Kickapoo are facing through a photo exhibition, according to a University news release.
The project was done in collaboration with the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas in an effort to show how members of the Tribe handle the water shortages on
the Tribe's reservation. The project is expected to be on exhibition sometime in 2016, according to the news release.
Residents are unable to access ground water, because of a rock formation under the reservation, according to the Tribe's website. The website also reports that the Tribe's four-decade-old water plant is no longer able to keep up with the water needs of reservation residents.
"We were excited to see something that both discusses the issue of water in Kansas, and the specific issue that this tribe faces," said Murl Riedel, director of grants for the Kansas Humanities Council. "Felicia Mitchell, the project director, had a very specific project that she wanted to explore and she had an interesting way to go about it, using a photo documentary format."
The project will feature photos taken on the reservation, as well as stories from tribe members discussing the water issues they've faced for over 40 years.
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
"I'm hopeful that this project will offer a tribal perspective on what it's like to live on the reservation and have these concerns
about water, and be able to share this with a broader community who might be able to come together with resources and support to help address these issues," Mitchell said.
The project, which Mitchell is conducting as her dissertation, is one of a few instances in which she has worked with Native American groups. She's worked in reservation communities before, helping with issues like water security.
"I've always been very interested in issues connected to health and well-being in tribal communities," Mitchell said.
- Edited by Vicky Diaz Camacho
Vice Chancellor looks forward to building relationships and learning about KU
▶ CONNER MITCHELL
@ConnerMitchello
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
The new Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer Leisa Julian was drawn to the University because of its high standing in education and research.
She said the changing role of higher education at colleges and universities across the country also affected her decision to accept her new position at the University.
Julian said the University environment is evolving and that it is multifaceted, including areas from community service to research opportunities.
"So KU in particular attracted me because of its stature as a major teaching and research institution and an economic engine in the state," said Julian.
Julian will replace Theresa Gordzica, who will retire after 34 years, according to a University release.
The CFO position reports to Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little, according to the release, and "provides leadership for KU's finances and business operations on the Lawrence and KU Medical Center campuses."
Julian said her first goal upon arriving on campus will be to build relationships and learn about "the KUway."
"Learning about how the institution manages its financial processes and budgets is going to be different from what I'm familiar with, so there will be a period of time getting acclimated to the institution and the folks," she said. "I think key to all of that is getting to know people and build relationships."
In addition to her role as CFO, Julian will serve as vice chancellor and she will be a member of the Chancellor's cabinet.
"I will have a role that is expanded to a certain degree from what Theresa had, and I will also be responsible for risk management, internal audit, and airport operations, as well as the overall strategic financial and business planning," she said.
Reggie Robinson, director
of the School of Public Affairs & Administration and head of the search committee, said Julian stood out as a candidate because of her vast experiences in finance. Robinson said he was specifically impressed with Julian's broad range of budget and financial experience in a variety of different public contexts.
"She presented a portrait to us of someone who has competency around the work [she will be doing]," Robinson said. "She presented to us a personal style that is accessible as a person, professional, collaborative, and who would seem to have the range of attributes to deal with the variety of stakeholders you have to deal with in the CFO role."
- Edited by Brendan Dzwierzynski
Introducing...
The Ad Astra per Aspera First Generation Scholarship
DETAILS:
- 2 SCHOLARSHIPS OF $2,000 EACH
- SELECTED BY STUDENT SENATE EDUCATIONAL
OPPORTUNITY FUND COMMITTEE
ELIGIBILITY:
MUST BE A FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENT
MUST HAVE AN INTEREST IN PURSUING A CAREER
IN PUBLIC SERVICE
- MUST BE A CURRENT SOPHOMORE OR
JUNIOR AND IN GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING
For more information and on how to apply, please visit www.studentsenate.ku.edu/scholarship
>