2E Wednesday, August 19, 1992 UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Come to Cornucopia for great Nightly Dinner Specials that include an "All You Can Eat" Salad Bar. Top things off with a great dessert and a drink. USE KANSAN CLASSIFIED TEAK TV/STEREO STANDS A. 19% X 18% H¹⁸ 货号. 198 Sale $99 B. 26% X 18% H¹⁸ 货号. 225 Sale $199 C. 26% X 18% H¹⁸ 货号. 351 Sale $189 D. 26% X 18% H¹⁸ 货号. 363 Sale $189 SALE 149 SALE 129 SALE 119 SALE 99 SALE 79 SALE 69 TEAK BOOKCASES A. 30'X11'X84H" H REQ. 249 B. 30'X11'X77H" H REQ. 229 C. 30'X11'X60H" H REQ. 179 D. 30'X11'X48H" H REQ. 164 E. 30'X11'X30H" H REQ. 180 F. 30'X11'X60H" H REQ. 133 Doug Hesse / KANSAN 27° W x 10° D X 69° H Inside the chamber, conditions are recreated to simulate those in a thunderstorm. Eagleman said. A large updraft and winds from opposing directions are mixed to create a tornado. 'Tornado Man' teaches KU students how wacky weather can affect them Among the courses Eaglenman teaches is a meteorology course on severe weather for non-majors. The course, "Unusual Weather," has been dubbed Wacky Weather by students. Eagleman's research also has disproved a long-standing theory that the southwest corner of a building is the safest place during a stormade. He found the theory was wrong more than 85 percent of the time. Instead, he proved the northeast corner of a building to be safer. By Doug Hesse Special to the Kansan Kurt Shobe, graduate student and adjunct professor at Washburn University, said Eaglman's theory was valid and had been proved by Doppler radar. Joe Eagleman, professor of meteorology, points to a model of air currents in a thunderstorm that he could create tornadoes. Eagleman teaches "Unusual Weather," a University of Kansas course. Joe Eagleman, professor of meteorology at the University of Kansas, has been called "Tornado Man" by his students. This is probably because of his closet-shaped chamber in which he creates tornadoes. Spencer Museum of Art cares for and displays University's treasures of culture and learning Eagleman has also written several textbooks about severe storms, illustrating his books with the photographs he takes when he chases tornadoes. Outside of the classroom, Eagleman has developed a model of air currents that are theoretically necessary for tornado generation. By Terrilyn McCormick Special to the Kansas "I think it is important that everyone has at least some understanding of severe weather," Eagleton said. "It's amazing how many people are affected by severe storms and might not know what to do." Special to the Kansan The University of Kansas art collection began 114 years ago with the donation of a bust of Amos Lawrence. Today, the Spencer Museum of Art collection contains approximately 22,000 works. "It's applicable and makes sense," he said. tion for many areas of study," she said. "The Spencer is an extraordinarily good museum," said Andrea Norris, museum director. "Nobody expects a museum collection in Kansas to be this good." "Many students do not realize the treasure it is to have an opportunity to look at original works of art," Norris said. The museum recently received the Mellon Foundation Grant of $50,000 for three years. Part of the money will be used to help the University use the museum in many other areas of study The museum brings in special exhibitions that will support and expand the current teaching material, Norris said. The museum also makes an effort to help students understand art through education programs, lectures and tours. Even though the current collection has gained national prestige, Norris said, it is here primarily for the students' use. And many different majors can benefit from the museum. Financing for the museum comes from the University, many different grants and donations made by the public. "The museum is a library of organized works, and it can be used as such because art is a form of documentation. It was not until 1917, when Sallie Casey Thayer donated her $150,000 art collection in memory of her husband, that the University collection came into its own. Thayer's donation was housed on the third floor of Strong Hall until it was moved to Spooner Hall in 1926, where it remained for 50 years. Norris said that the current strengths of the museum, made possible by many donations, are that it is very diversified. The collection is strong in medieval art, German and Austrian 18th century art, American art, prints and photographs, 20th century Chinese art, and decorative arts, especially quilts. that it would encourage fine arts in the Midwest. Alack of space and the need to control humidity and temperature caused KU to seek a new home for the collection. Helen Foresman Spencer made the single largest endowment, $4.5 million, in 1977 to build what is now known as the Spencer Museum of Art. The museum is not only used to house the University collection. It also houses the Kress Foundation department of art history and the Art and Architecture Library. Thayer made the donation in hope In Spencer's dedication speech in 1977 she said she wanted the museum to safeguard the treasures it displayed and provide enjoyment and pleasure for generations to come. "The collection was held hostage in storage before the Spencer gift," Eldredge said. "The gift resurrected a strong collection and made it stronger through her contribution and the contributions that then followed." Your Car Isn't A Toy, So Don't Treat It Like One. Keep your car running smoothly with fast, convenient check-ups and repairs. One day service available. - Transmission * Brakes * Foreign and Domestic -15 YEARS EXPERIENCE- A-1 AUTOMOTIVE 1501 W. 6th Sunday, October 4th...Hilltop Potluck Picnic Tuesday & Wednesday, October 13th-14th... 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Othodox Programs Concert Series The National Opera Company of Italy in Budapest in Reggio Emilia 7:00 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 1992 Topeka Performing Arts Center Artur Pizarro, Piano 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 17, 1992 Crafton-Preyer Theatre The National Tour of Porgy & Bess 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 9. 1993 Topeka Performing Arts Center BalletMet with Cynthia Gregory 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 11, 1993 Topea Performing Arts Center Canadian Brass 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, 1993 Topeka Performing Arts Center Chamber Music Series Juilliard String Quartet 3:30 p.m., Sunday, September 13, 1992 Crafton-Prey Theater The Waverly Consort 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 5, 1992 Plymouth Congregational Church American Chamber Players 3:30 p.m., Sunday, October 4, 1992 Crafton-Prayer Theatre Peter Sarkin, Piano, and Pamela Frank, Violin 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 7, 1993 Crafton-Prairie Theater New World String Quartet with Phyllis Pancella, Mozza-Soprano 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 2, 1993 Craftman-Prairie Theater New Directions Series Culture Clash Latino Comedy Trio 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 6, 1992 Liberty Hall "The Mysteries and What's So Funny?" Music by Philip Glass Visual Design by Red Grooms Written and Directed by Davi Gordon 8:00 p.m. Saturday, October 31, 1982 Craftman Theatre front & center Sweet Honey in the Rock A Capella Ensemble 8 00 p.m. Sunday, January 31, 1993 Plymouth Congregational Church "The Last Sensei Story" An Experimental Theatre Piece by Roger Shimomura 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 20, 1992 Haskell Auditorium Announcing the 1992-93 University of Kansas School of Fine Arts concert, chamber music and new directions series seasons