THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14.2002
NEWS
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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN - 7A
Speakersteach culture
By Molly Gise
mgise@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
Carol Dias da Silva spent three hours Monday sharing her life with a group of about 10 women.
The women, part of a local study group, were utilizing a University of Kansas program that offers presentations given by international students to classes, organizations and community groups.
The International Speaker Service is offered through the Office of International Student and Scholar Services. Dias da Silva, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, junior, is the cultural program coordinator at the Office. She said the speaker service was an educational tool.
"We get to teach people about our culture, our beliefs and our values," she said. "It brings people together."
She said the speaker program gave international students an opportunity to educate others about their background.
Massissou Hauhoura has given presentations since 2000 to Lawrence schools and the Douglas County Senior Center.
"It brings people together."
Carol Dias da Silva
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, junior
Hathoura, N'Djamena, Chad graduate student, said he enjoyed the enthusiasm and curiosity of the students who listened to his presentations.
"They're eager to learn about other cultures and other people," he said.
Hathoura usually talks about Chad, his home country, when he presents to students.
"I come from a country that is not well known," Hathaura said. "Even with my classmates, I have to help them find Chad on the map."
Dias da Silva said student speakers presented a variety of topics, including art, cooking, politics and religion. Two students gave Latin dance lessons to a Spanish class, she said. A junior high school teacher requested someone to teach Chinese to a student.
The international students in the program give presentations on a volunteer basis, she said. The service is free.
organizes students for the speaker program.
Dias da Silva recruits and
"I never have trouble finding anyone. It's amazing how many students are interested," Dias da Silva said. "They all take their time out of their busy schedules."
Hathoura, who worked as a teacher for 11 years and as a school supervisor for four years before coming to KU on a Fulbright scholarship, said he was eager to give presentations as a way to give back to the Lawrence community. He is a graduate teaching assistant in the French department.
"I learn more than I have given," Hathoura said. "If there is an opportunity, I'm willing to do that."
The program's files date back to 1993, but Dias da Silva said she had heard the program started in the 1970s.
Anyone interested in inviting an international student speaker should contact Dias da Silva at 864-3617 or at carol@ku.edu. International students who want to become involved with the program also should contact Dias da Silva.
Edited by Erin Ohm
Attorney General Carla J. Stovall.
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Despite the doubt surrounding the legality of the county's new ruling, Pee Wee Wright, owner of Wright Liquor Store in Kansas City, Kan., opened his doors for business Sunday.
"I did as much business this Sunday from 12 (p.m.) to 7 (p.m.) that I usually do on Saturday from 9 (a.m.) to 11 (p.m.)," he said. "I will continue to stay open on Sundays unless I hear something from the state."
Adam Berry, Bonner Springs junior, said he did not see any problems with the new ruling. But, he said he probably wouldn't take much advantage of being able to buy liquor in Kansas on Sundays.
"I don't usually drink on Sundays because it's more of a recovery day," he said. "But if I do ever want to drink on Sundays, it will be nice not to have to drive to Missouri."
Edited by Amy Schmitz
Pageant
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The United States Teen competition, which enrolls girls between the ages of 15 and 19, is not Wright's first taste of success. In 2001, the Kansas Teen USA title fell just out of reach when she snagged first runner-up. She landed a top-six spot in the same competition the following year.
Pageants have been occupying Wright's spare time for the last 15 years. Wright's mother, Trudy, enrolled her in an American Coed pageant to bring out the personality of a shy 4-year-old. Trudy, who left Shawnee by car yesterday en route to Charlotte, said she hadn't lost enthu-
slaim for Wright's competitions over the years.
Since winning the Miss Kansas United States Teen crown, Wright has worn it at parades, church functions and other events around the state. She also speaks out against drug and alcohol abuse among teens, which has led to her working closely with the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program.
The busy schedule hasn't stopped Wright from spending time with her boyfriend of one year, Shawnee freshman Travis Chavez. Chavez said Wright's busy schedule was a means to an end that he fully supported.
Wright said claiming the national title was a goal but not an obligation for her to be satisfied with her performance. She said she hadn't thought about it much, but winning would probably require her to take a hiatus from school. For the pageant, the first place winner receives a crown, trophy and sash along with a fur coat, $1,000 gift certificate to Debbrah's, a pageant clothing supplier, and other prizes.
"I'd have to take some summer school to get caught up, but it would be worth it," she said.
Although Wright cannot enter another pageant program until her Kansas reign ends in March, she's already mentally preparing herself to enter the Miss USA pageant later on.
- Edited by Lauren Beatty
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