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The University Daily Kansan
Tuesday, September 9, 1997
Former Jayhawk returns to the nest
Physician joins Watkins staff after family practice
By Sarah Chadwick
schadwick @kanasan.com
Kansan staff writer
The saying, "Once a Jayhawk,
always a Jayhawk" takes on new
meaning for Watkins Health Center
doctor Robert Brown.
Brown, a 1987 graduate of the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, joined the staff of physicians at Watkins September 2.
Brown said he was happy to be back at the University after traveling the world and being in family practice.
"It feels like I'm making a contribution back both to the students and to the University," Brown said.
"It also feels good to come where the health center is supported and understood by the students."
Brown received his undergraduate degree in chemistry from the
1982, then attended the Med Center in Kansas City for two years. He finished his last two years at the Wichita campus.
The day before graduation, Brown married, his
Brown
wife, Lorraine, who also received her M.D. on the same day.
After finishing his residency in Northridge, Cal., Brown traveled with the Navy for four years, providing medical care in North Carolina, Long Beach, Calif., and Okinawa, Japan. His wife also
Upon his return in 1994, he set up family practice in Ottawa, where he still lives with his wife and 5-year-old daughter.
practiced medicine in a civilian setting while traveling with him.
Brown's family is the motivation behind joining Watkins.
"One of the main reasons I took this job is it's less demanding timewise, so I can have regular family time," Brown said. "I was really needing, wanting more time for my family."
Brown was constantly on-call at his former job, but Watkins offers him a steady schedule, allowing him to have more time with his family.
Besides his experience in family practice, Brown also brings his multilanguage skills to the University. He has used sign language and Spanish in his practice for many years and hopes those skills will also be of help at the University.
"He was chosen because of his interest in student health and wellness promotion, in addition to his experience in acute care," said Randall Rock, Watkins chief of staff. "We're really excited to have him here."
"It feels like I'm making a contribution back both to the students and to the University. It feels so good to come where the health center is supported and understood by the students."
Dr. Robert Brown watkins health center physician
Brown replaced physician Linda Lyle, who left Wattkins over the summer when her family was relocated to Arizona.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences needs students to apply themselves
Policy-making body sets Friday deadline for new membership
Jennifer A. Yoeman
jyeoman@kansan.com
Kansas staff writer
come up.
Being a part of the governing body of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences comes with a lot of power and responsibility —power and responsibility that few seem to want.
The College Assembly, which comprises the faculty of the college and about 100 students, is consulted when changes in courses or requirements are to be made. The assembly is also consulted when policy changes, such as adding pluses and minuses to grades,
Despite the important role of the assembly, Pam Houston, director of the college's undergraduate services, wonders why more students do not apply for membership
"I don't understand why we had so few students apply last year," Houston said. "It's a great opportunity for students to be involved in the policy-making of the college."
Only 29 applications were received last April when applications were due. Because of this, the deadline has been moved to Friday. Last year's assembly had 97 student members.
"Having the student perspective is very important to us," Houston said. "It's critical for making good policies. We're disappointed when students don't participate. We like to have their fresh perspective."
Students sit on the assembly for a one-year term. The assembly meets
"We're disappointed when students don't participate. We like to have their fresh perspective."
director of CLAS undergrad services
Pam Houston
three times a semester.
"The College Assembly is like student council in high school. It was something extra to do, and it was easy to do," said Kelly Leydon, Glenview, Ill., senior. "It's something that I can put on my resume."
In order to be eligible, students must be enrolled in the college and must fill out an application, which they can pick up at 109 Strong Hail. An election will take place if there are too many applicants to be considered, Houston said.
College Assembly
Applications can be picked up in 109 Strong Hall.
The deadline is Friday.
■ In order to be eligible, students must be enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
An election will take place if there are too many applications to be considered.
The assembly meets three times a semester.
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