THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011
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ACADEMICS
New campus position
JONATHAN SHORMAN ishorman@kansan.com
The University will have its first professorship in urban planning, after a $1.4 million gift from a professor to establish the position.
Alan Black, a professor emeritus of urban planning, made the commitment through KU Endowment. He has been a professor in the department of urban planning since 1981.
Additionally, Black has also given $158,000 to create scholarships for urban planning graduate students. Almost $50,000 in scholarships have been given to
12 urban planning students since 1998, a University news release said.
Black credited his frugality for why he's able to give.
"I never married or had children," Black said in the release. "I received three inheritances, I live in the same house that I paid off years ago, and I drive a Toyota Celica that I bought new in 1986, and it still runs pretty well. I've had the same car for 25 years, so that saves me a lot of money."
Black has also been active in local issues, serving on several boards. Black was also vocal proponent for the creation of a Lawrence city bus system in the
1990s, which started in December 2000.
In a statement, Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little praised Black, who has a bachelor's degree from Harvard, a master's degree from University of California-Berkeley and a doctorate from Cornell.
"His thoughtful support ensures that academic excellence will continue for future generations of students studying urban planning at KU," Gray-Little said.
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PETS FROM PAGE 1
$600 a year, respectively. Aside from the expense of owning a pet, she said students should also consider other factors, such as one's living situation.
"We hope that all adopters first consider whether they are at a good time in their life to take on the additional financial responsibility and commitment of a pet," Villalon said. "It is also especially important for students who tend to move throughout the college years to realize that housing options will be limited."
Though thinking about these things can prepare one for owning a pet, it's often difficult to plan for surprise medical expenses such as in Perry's case.
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"I certainly know that there are going to be situations you can't plan for," Perry said. "However, I never expected being in one this substantial. I don't think anyone does."
While unanticipated costs cause owners to give up their pets, Villalon said landlord conflicts are the most common reason for returned animals. She added that everyone should check with his or
"Sometimes the animal exhibits a different personality than what we saw in the shelter," Villalon said, "And sometimes, it simply isn't a good match and we need to work with the adopter to find another animal."
her landlord before adopting, and, that much of the process depends on correctly matching the animals with the right owners.
Returning an adopted animal may seem like a negative situation at first, but according to the ASPCA, many shelters will, instead, encourage unsatisfied adopters to return animals. Though they will first discuss possible solutions to the problem, the most important goal is to find the right home for each animal.
The Lawrence Humane Society is no exception. Villalon said there's always something positive to be gained from a returned animal.
"When an animal is adopted and returned, we actually end up getting a lot of valuable information about its behavior that will help us re-home him," she said.
TRULY READY
ready to own a pet, Perry said. This includes considering many factors beyond basic needs, such as the pets well being and providing a stable, peaceful environment.
While it may be comforting to have solutions for an unsuccessful adoption, the best way for people to avoid a complicated situation is to make sure they're absolutely
"Personally, the most critical aspect in deciding to become a pet owner was objectively evaluating whether or not I could always provide for both myself and a pet," he said. "At the same time, I had to accept that I was going to have a responsibility that I would not like at times."
Deciding that one is ready to own a pet can be a big decision, but Villalon said there are other ways to incorporate animals into one's life.
"We get a lot of students who are interested in volunteering," she said. "That is a great alternative to get your animal 'fix' without adopting."
After all, very few students want to go through Perry's costly nightmare, as school can be expensive enough. He said, above all else, he wants to stay positive about Mr. Rumples and Kristopherson.
"Despite the temporary material sacrifice, their companionship and joyful presence in the household far outweighs the monetary loss," Perry said. "Nothing can convince me otherwise."
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CIGARETTES FROM PAGE 1
"The problem with social smoking is that it doesn't stay as a social smoking habit," Sarber said. "Most people don't start with the idea of becoming addicted."
Now that he has quit, he has seen his health improve significantly. He does not get sick, cough or tire as easily. However, he did not see these effects until several months after quitting, even though he thought improvement would be instantaneous.
Hookah, thought by many to be a healthier alternative to cigarettes, also presents significant health risks in spite of misconceptions. According to the Center for Disease Control, smoking hookah for an hour is the equivalent of smoking 100 to 200 cigarettes in terms of volume of smoke. The smooth, flavorful draw of the hookah pipe allows a user to ingest a greater amount of tobacco smoke without the kick that cigarettes give.
According to Health magazine, 60 percent of college students who denied being smokers considered themselves social smokers. Of those, 10 percent said they smoked at least every other day.
"That's how we all started out. It seemed OK because it was just social smoking." he said.
als who come in cover all their triggers associated with smoking," Sarber said.
economics 101 that circulating dollars locally has a substantial impact on any community," he said. "It's important that the dollars that KU generates stay in the community."
As for those who smoke socially - that is, only in particular settings - Ryan cautions them.
Ken Sarber, health educator at the Wellness Resource Center.
The program lasts six weeks, during which Sarber helps students formulate a unique set of challenges in hopes they will be smoke free upon completion. The program is free to students and entirely confidential.
Sarber administrates KanQuit, an on-campas tobacco cessation program.
"Most people try to quit five or six times on their own before asking for help." Sarber said. "Even if they're not sure that they're ready we can still discuss their options about what their best quit options would be." Sarber can be reached at 785-864-9573 or at ksarber@ku.edu.
information about Apogee and the University was not available to the city. But it does offer some general support to Montgomery's claims.
As for those who are trying to quit, Ryan has encouraging words.
"I sit down and help individu-
"If you fail at it, don't think it's final!" he said. "You have to really want to quit."
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"I'm a fan of his," Dever said. "It's
APOGEE FROM PAGE 1
CAMPUS
The study calculated that every dollar spent locally generates another 67 cents in the regional economy, and every local job produced in the information technology industry generates an additional 1.13 jobs. Montgomery said a contract with student housing would allow his company to add 11 jobs. According to the city's arithmetic, that would mean a total of 23 more local jobs.
Last week, Montgomery asked the city government to study the economic impact of the University's contract with Apogeon as compared with his own local firm. The study, as delivered to City Manager David Corliss Nov. 2, said its findings were limited in scope because some
Native Americans seek student involvement
Dever said he has no financial interest in CWC, but did switch his Internet service over to the local company about 10 days ago because he was disatisfied with his former provider. He said he was paying less with CWC, at about $45 per month for unlimited use, and estimated his download speed at 25 Mbps. Dever is president of GuideWire Consulting, a Lawrence-based environmental technology consulting firm, and said he depended on his Internet connection for his business. Switching providers was a big risk that he thought carefully about for months.
Martin said it would be unfair to give another firm access to student housing now because Apogee has invested millions of dollars in infrastructure improvements.
Even so, Montgomery has gained support from some local elected officials who agree that the local economy would benefit from student dollars going to a local company rather than to Austin. State Representative Paul Davis and County Commissioner Nance Thellman have written to the University in support of CWC, and City Commissioner Michael Dever supports Montgomery as well.
On Friday, students passing by the Kansas Union could hear the sounds of the traditional Native American drum group. First Nation Student Association invited the group from White Cloud to come perform outside on the plaza.
"It's just a typical round dance style you'd hear if you went to a round舞," said Charley Lewis, a Paiute and Navajo drummer with the group. "Usually they don't have them down this far, so it's kind of a treat."
state firms to bid on the project. Apogee was the only firm that bid for the contract.
"We're just here to get people, let them hear some of the native style of music, and maybe they'll come over and look at some of the events the group has planned." Lewis said.
Swanson said the contract for internet services was awarded to Apogee through the standard bidding process that the University has been using for more than 13 years. He said CWC could have bid for the contract in 2010, as it was posted publicly online, but it did not.
Autumn Morningsky
First Nation's treasurer, Dakota Chino, said the group's main goal was to let the KU population know of the presence of Native Americans.
The drummers said the songs they
called "Breaking Down Stereotypes: Native Americans Moving Forward in the 21st Century", and another entitled "Native Mascots: How They're Harmful," which will feature the controversy surrounding allusions to Native American culture in sporting mascots and explain how they're harmful to the Native American identity. Information on these events can be found at the Native Faculty and Staff Council's website.
"People don't believe that there's Native Americans still here at KU, most think that they're down at Haskell," he said. "That's why we're spreading awareness here at KU."
Other events the group is hosting this month include a presentation
performed came from the Cree tribe.
"I'm very satisified," he said.
But the study also said that the University was an important driver for the local economy, and any advantage it gained in its contracts might benefit the local economy as well.
REGIONAL
Earthquake shakes but doesn't stir
"It could be assumed that the impact from the economy is also dependent upon the overall impact of KU going with the most cost-efficient proposal," the report read in part.
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An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 shook Oklahoma on Monday night, the United States Geographical Survey reported. The rumble was an after-shock of a 5.6-magnitude earthquake
did feel that one. I thought the storm shook the house."
that occurred on Saturday. Although both quakes were epicentral 43 miles east of Oklahoma City, some KU students reported feeling very minor effects of the latest earthquake.
Emily Glover
Nikki Sambol, a senior from Kansas City, Kan., tweeted, "Oh wait. Maybe I