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FRIDAY. AUGUST 23, 2002
Dole Institute's new plans leave out some features
By Jenna Goepfert
Kansan staff writer
The plan for the new building that will house the Robert J. Dole Institute for Public Service and Public Policy excludes some amenities that earlier drafts included because of concerns that they would be too costly or excessive.
The 28,000-square-foot facility on West Campus is scheduled to open in April, but will not include an auditorium, reference room, photography darkroom or about $40,000 of cabinetry, features that earlier plans had called for.
The new building will give the institute more room for programs. The institute is housed at 704 W. 12th St.
"It was a luxury if you wanted it to be a public facility," said Richard Norton Smith, the institute's director, of the original plan.
Smith, a biographer of Russell native Bob Dole and his wife,
"I'm sure the programs there will bring people in to the building."
Burdett Loomis professor of political science
Elizabeth, and former director of several historical foundations, said he hoped the institute would be a national landmark.
The institute's exhibits will use Dole's life to illustrate history, Smith said, but the broader theme is service.
"We hope a lot of young people want to go into politics, especially in the wake of Sept. 11," he said.
Though the facility is not affiliated with any academic department, Smith said he eventually wanted to turn the building over for University functions.
"I'd like to see student government meet here, or any politically active group — KU Republicans, Young Democrats, KU Greens,"
he said.
The institute already has planned a series of events and speakers who will present Kansas history, including Gov. Bill Graves and all four living former Kansas governors.
Burdett Loomis, professor of political science, said his department had no immediate plans to use the building, but the school was planning a meeting about its future use.
"I'm sure the programs there will bring people in to the building," he said. "I certainly hope it's something that political science students will use."
John Scarffe, director of communications for the Kansas University Endowment Association, said the building would cost $10 million, including the expense of the exhibits. State funds would cover $3 million, and $7 million would come from private sources.
"We still need $700,000 to complete it, but more than half of that is for landscaping." Smith
The Robert J.Dole Institute for Public Service and Public Policy will use exhibits to show history through Dole's life. The institute is scheduled to open July 2003.
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said.
Erik Nelson, the institute's associate director said that despite the changes, the project would still be on track for its planned completion and dedication ceremony.
will be in constant use by the University and the community."
Smith said the success of the institute would provide KU with cultural opportunities and bring people to campus.
- Contact Goepert at jgoepert@kansan.com. This story was edited by Amy Schmitz.
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"One of the tests of this facility is the degree to which it's in constant use," he said. "We hope it
passes each year. This number is derived from the number of spaces available in the Lied Center, the only lot designated for Park and Ride. In years past, the program has only sold 700 to 800 passes.
"This can mean one or two things," Appleby said. "There are more people that are commuting to campus, or more kids in the dorms ordered the pass through their options package and are realizing after the first week they don't need it."
Erin Tracy, Overland Park sophomore, said the popularity
In response to the limited number of passes, KU on Wheels is entering the names of people who want a pass on a waiting list. As students who don't need them return their passes, they will be given to people on the waiting list.
of the program did not surprise her.
"I live at 31st and Iowa, and it's real easy to use if I miss the bus by my home," she said.
Appleby expects about 150 passes to be returned, and he said the waiting list was only 50 to 60 people long so far.
As an alternative, the parking department sells yellow passes for $85, which would allow a student to park in any yellow designated zone on campus.
"This pass does not come with a bus pass, but there are always yellow spots out on campus." Rita Jordan, administrative officer at the parking department said.
In contrast, Park and Ride guarantees a spot and comes with a bus pass for $130.
Those wanting to be on the waiting list for Park and Ride can go to the SUA Box Office on the 4th floor of the Kansas Union, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Contact Henning at jhenning@kansan.com. This story was edited by Matt Gertke.
"This can mean one or two things. There are more people that are commuting to campus, or more kids in the dorms ordered the pass through their options package and are realizing after the first week they don't need it."
Mike Appleby transportation coordinator for KU on Wheels
Triplets
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"They're all so different, but in a way they're all the same," Canada said.
Erin wants to study ceramics. Katie and Stacy have identical schedules and haven't decided on majors.
The three have participated in different sports. In high school, Erin played golf and threw the javelin. Katie played softball and Stacy swam.
Greg Simpson, chairman of psychology, said the triplets' varied interests were not uncommon.
"As fraternal twins, they are much more likely to have distinct
personalities and abilities," Simpson said.
He said the triplets had an advantage if they wanted to move apart in the future. Because the triplets are fraternal, they won't have as hard of a time adjusting to separation. In some cases, identical twins can never be separated from each other.
The triplets said they were enjoying college life together and weren'tsure when they wanted to move in different directions.
"We're trying to break apart gradually." Katie said.
Contact Stumpff at mstumpff@kansan.com. This story was edited by Melissa Shuman.