THE FAR SIDE
University Daily Kansan / Monday, September 21, 1987
By GARY LARSON
1983 University Press Co.
Campus/Area
"Here are the blueprints. Now look: This is going to be the Liberty Bell, so we obviously expect that it be forged with great diligence and skill."
On the Record
An antique brass cash register valued at $700 was taken between Thursday and Friday from a residence in the 900 block of Tennessee Street, Lawrence police reported.
A student's compact disc player, earphones and a diskette valued together at $300 were taken between 10 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. Wednesday from the McCollum Hall lobby, KU police reported.
A trailer valued at $700 was taken between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday from a business in the 500 block of 22nd Street, Lawrence police reported.
- Ten pairs of jeans valued together at $250 were taken Wednesday from a dryer at an apartment building in the Lawrence Drive. Lawrence police reported.
A forged check valued at $376.20 was discovered at 3.p.m. at Sept. 9 a business in the 900 block of Massachusetts Street, Lawrence police reported.
A yard trimmer valued at $225 was taken between Sept. 12 and Saturday from a residence in the 1100 block of East 19th St., Lawrence police reported.
Don Johnson to receive award from KU theater organization
By BRIAN BARESCH
Staff writer
Don Johnson, star of "Miami Vice," will receive the first Buddy award given by the KU division of communication and theater.
Johnson, who attended the University of Kansas from 1967 to 1968, will receive the award Oct. 24 in a ceremony at Crafton-Preyer Theater in Murphy Hall. The ceremony, a benefit for the department of theater and media arts, also will feature films and videos starring Johnson and Charles "Buddy" Rogers, for whom the award is named.
The award pays tribute to Rogers and recognizes a nationally known entertainer connected with KU, said Mike Robe, chairman of the KU Theater and Media Arts Professional
Advisory Committee
He received a Distinguished Service Citation from KU last spring.
Johnson's selection was announced Friday by Charla Jenkins, director of public relations for KU performing arts, after the committee's fall meeting. The volunteer committee, composed of actors, writers, producers and teachers, advises the department on seminars, fund-raising, internships and planning.
Actor Johnson appeared in KU theater productions of "Macbeth," "Gypsy" and "The Stylian Shore" before leaving to join the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco, where the Miami Vice." he has co-starred in a television made a cable special and recorded a music album, "Heartbeat."
Rogers attended KU in the 1920s before leaving in 1925 to join the Paramount Studios School of Acting. Rogers appeared in 53 films, including "Wings," which won the Best Picture Oscar in 1928. Rogers also received an Oscar for his role in that film.
Rogers received the first Lifetime Achievement Award from the Kanaas Film Institute in 1984 and was
awarded an Oscar representing the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in 1985 for special contributions to the country.
Tickets for the awards ceremony,
$10 and $8, will go on sale Oct. 12 at
the Murphy Hall box office.
K.U. FACULTY/STAFF AND STUDENT QUARTERBACK CLUB
You are invited to join football coach Bob Valesente for Monday noon Quarterback Club meetings.
Date - Mondays during football season
Time - 12:00 (Noon) - 1:00 p.m.
Place - Adams Center Summerfield Room
*Optional Lunch - $5.00 Soup and Sandwich Buffet
Coach Val will review the previous game, show game films and preview the next game.
JAYHAWKER
Senior Yearbook Portraits
in
Daisy Hill Room
of
BURGE UNION
Look for your appointment card in the mail
Sept.21-Oct.9
For more information call 864-3728 or stop by 003A Jayhawker Towers
Walk-ins are welcome
($3 sitting fee is paid with the purchase of a 1988 Jayhawker)