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Thursday, October 1, 1987 / University Daily Kansan
Campus/Area
Newsletter opposes union
By MICHAEL HORAK
Staff writer
KU Independent Faculty, a group organized to fight faculty unionization, has sent its first newsletter to KU's 1,142 full-time teachers.
The letter, mailed Sunday, contends that unionization would create sharp and unnecessary divisions within the University, would erode with academic life, and would not result in any economic benefits.
William Mitchell, treasurer of KU Independent Faculty and associate special collections librarian at Spencer collections Library, said the letter was sent to provide faculty members with a view opposing unions.
"I don't think there is any way we can match the 12-color glossy brochures NEA puts out, but we felt we were obliged to get the non-union story out someway," Mitchell said.
On Nov. 17 and 18, faculty will vote whether to unionize. They will choose between three options — to remain non-union, to be represented by the faculty, or to be represented by the American Association of University Professors. If no option gets a majority, the two highest will have a run-off.
"There are about five different schools of thought on the issue," Mitchell said. "Two are for each of the two unions, one is completely against unions, one is undecided on the issue and one doesn't care. We
are trying to sway the last two groups."
The two-page letter explains why KU Independence Faculty is against unionization and asks for faculty support. It also solicits contributions.
Robert Hohn, professor of educational psychology and representative for the AAUP union, said he had met with two other leaders to send the letter. Hohn said AAUP had sent four pro-union letters to all faculty in the last month.
Phil McKnight, professor of curriculum and instruction and secretary of the group, said he will many sent him would go toward the printing and mailing of future newsletters. He said no mailing schedule had been set.
Student elections postponed
By BRAD ADDINGTON
Staff writer
The Student Senate in a special session last night approved a resolution to postpone graduate and law examinations from next week until later in October.
Jason Krakow, student body president, called for the special session Tuesday in response to graduate students' concerns that they would not have adequate time to campaign if the elections were next week. A total of 32 senators, out of 57, attended the session, which lasted about 15 minutes.
Senate regulations call for the elections of graduate and law senators the first full week of October with a 15-day period between the deadline for filing for candidacy and the election day.
At a special meeting last week, the Student Senate Executive Committee established that the filing deadline would be tomorrow and elections would be Oct. 8. That would have candidates less than a week to campaign.
Although StudEx established the candidacy filing deadline at last week's meeting, only the Senate can postpone elections stipulated by Senate regulations. Therefore, Krakw called for the special session.
The Senate did not adhere to elections regulations because this year's Senate Elections Committee chairman was not selected until Sept. 9.
Krakow; Roger Templin, StudEx chairman; and Michael Foubert, graduate senator, submitted the resolution, which moves the candidacy filing deadline to Oct. 7 and the election day to Oct. 28.
Library group to sponsor book sale
By a Kansan reporter
Friends of the Lawrence Public Library will have its annual book sale at the Library, 707 Vermont ST., Suite 1859, with $3-$4 baggage sale Monday morning.
About 30,000 books have been donated for the sale, which raises money for the library to buy more books. The treasurer of Friends of the Library.
The sale is in the garage and basement. All kinds of hardback and paperback books, ranging in condition, can be purchased from numerous magazines will be for sale.
Tonight, the members of Friends of the Library will get to select books first. Anyone can come in and buy books from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. tomorrow and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday. All books will be half-price
from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Everything that's left will be sold at $3 for a grocery bag full from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday.
Mary Schweppe, co-chairman of the book sale, said the Friends had been working since last year's sale to buy books. About six people usually volunteer their time to the sale, but a few extra have been helping the last few weeks.
Tandon wins state contract
See PCs on campus. September 10
Tandon went to the top to ensure the success of their microcomputer launch. Four IBM veterans, who were closely involved in the development and manufacturing of the IBM Personal Computer, were hired to manage the engineering and marketing divisions. This dedication to a quality product has allowed Tandon to make significant inroads into the PC marketplace.
In March, the State of Kansas signed a contract with Tandon Corporation to purchase PC/AT compatible machines. The PCA is functionally equivalent to the IBM PC/AT at almost half the price.
Since the late seventies, Tandon Corporation has been known as the leader in the microcomputer disk drive market. To maintain their position as a market leader, they have redirected their market strategy to meet new requirements of computer manufacturers and endusers, including the introduction of an IBM-compatible computer.
found that a computer with these features and benefits is definitely a good buy, especially at state contract prices.
Tandon also has a PC/XT model which is ideal for word processing and data entry. Both Tandons are a good choice for anyone who needs the security of a brand name and nearby dealer service, or who works at work in a workmanship at an affordable price", says Mark Husby, Computer Oulet Sales Representative, "Overall, it is a goo value."
With an 80286 microprocessor, an optional 80287 co-processor, and keyboard selectable clock speeds of 6 and 8 MHz, it offers comparable performance. The PCA was rated "operationally compatible with IBM PC/AT" by Future Computing, which is the highest compatibility rating given. The University of Kansas has
The Tandion PCA comes with 1 MB of RAM and a wide selection of hard disks for about half the price of a comparable IBM.
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OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) market has prompted Tandon Corporation to enter the microcomputer market. Available at Computer Outlet (804 New Hampshire), the Tandon PC line has become increasingly popular on campus.
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