Friday, November 6, 1998
The University Daily Kansan
Section A • Page 5
KU student group gathering donations for hurricane victims
By Kelli Raybern
Kansan staff writer
Members of Latin American Solidarity are leading a campus-wide effort to collect relief supplies for the Central American victims of Hurricane Mitch and the floods that followed it.
The movement got started on an e-mail list that includes students and professors with an interest in Central America. Megan Hope, Garden City graduate student and president of Latin American Solidarity, said people had been forwarding news reports to others on the list.
The need for help in the affected countries was clear to many of the people involved.
"This has caused devastation and widespread economic effects in a way that natural disasters don't in countries that are a little better off economically," Hope said.
The group collected money and supplies in the fourth floor lobby of the Kansas Union yesterday. It will collect donations there again Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Donors also can leave items at the Ecumenical Christian Ministries building, 1204 Oread St., from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
John Hoopes, an associate professor of anthropology who does research in Costa Rica, has been sending reports through e-mail since the crisis began. He said he read an article from a Costa Rican paper lamenting that American help would not arrive until after the disaster struck, once Americans began to see pictures of dead and dying children on riverbanks.
"I thought that was a really sad commentary," said Hoopes, who has aided the relief effort.
"Unless we can help Nicaraguans and Hondurans to get back on their feet in their own countries, there's going to be a horrible refugee problem."
John Hoopes
Associate professor of anthropology
Silvia Gonzalez, Honduras graduate student, said she hoped people on campus would grasp the scope of the disaster, even though it seemed removed from their everyday lives.
it is unimaginable for somebody here who has all the comforts and is worried about what to wear the next day," she said. "People there don't have water to drink."
She related a story of parents who had to tie their kids into trees so they wouldn't fall in to rising waters.
"Iimages like that — if (only) people can think how they'd suffer if they were in a situation like that," she said.
Hoopes emphasized that all Americans — in the United States and in Latin America — had an interest in a swift relief response.
"Unless we can help Nicaraguans and Honduras to get back on their feet in their own countries, there's going to be a horrible refugee problem," he said. "It's a terrible situation, but if it's not solved, it's going to spread and become a problem for a much larger area."
Latin American Solidarity and others are gathering relief supplies for victims of Hurricane Mitch and the floods that followed it. Here are the things they need:
RELIEF SUPPLIES
FOOD: Beans, rice, baby formula, corn meal,
bottled water and anything canned
MEDICINE: pain relievers, aspirin, anti-diarrheal medicine, bandages, gauze, medical tape and antiseptic cream
OTHER SUPPLIES: clothing of size, blankets, sheets, dishes and kitchen utensils
MONEY: Latin American Solidarity will distribute cash and checks made out to the following relief organizations:
The American Red Cross — write International Response Fund on the memo line
Honduran Relief Fund — a fund set up by the Honduran Consulate
Presiding Bishops World Relief — a fund set up by the Episcopal Church
Great Commission Ministries — write HHRF on the memo line of the check. It stands for Honduran Hurricane Relief Fund
More on Mitch
The former hurricane that caused serious damage in Central America is now a tropical storm and has reached Florida.
See page 6B
Event to discuss partnership policies
Hate crimes, bias will be discussed at weekend forum
By Sieph Brewer
Kansan staff writer
The Kansas Union will be transformed into a forum on gender and sexual orientation-policy issues this weekend.
"And Justice for All," a conference sponsored by Gay and Lesbian Academic and Staff Advocates and co-sponsored by 21 campus, community and state organizations, will be held in the Kansas Union on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The conference is free and open to all state residents. Preregistration is preferred, but on-site registration will be allowed.
Rob Melton, president of GLASA said that to register, people could e-mail chief organizer Chris Robinson at robinson@falcon.cc.ukans. ed or call him at 863-3378. They
also can register at the con-
ference Web site, www.turnlef.com/conference/.
Sessions will cover topics, such as domestic partnership policies, non-discrimination policies, policies on bias incidents, hate crimes and harassment and academic freedom. There will also be a book-signing by local author Diane Silver.
The conference is not an annual event. Melton said the idea came from a subcommittee of GLASA to ask the administration to start a domestic partnership registration at the University.
"As we prepared our request, it occurred to us that other institutions of higher education in Kansas and in surrounding states should also be examining their personnel policies to ensure that the domestic partners of their faculties and staffs are treated the same as are the spouses of married faculty and staff members."
Robinson said that another motivator for the conference was an anonymous request
AND JUSTICE FOR ALL CONFERENCE
- When: Saturday 10 a.m.
- p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Where: Kansas Union
Where: Kansas Union
Sponsored by: Gav and Les
sponsored by our staff the
bian Academic and Staff Advocates, plus 21 campus, commu-
nication and state organizations
For complete schedule of events:
www.turnleft.com/conference/
from a member of the Legislature last year to get a list of courses at Regents institutions that contained material dealing with homosexuality and bisexuality.
"Kansans across the state were concerned with the request," Robinson said.
She said that both Governor Bill Graves and KU administration refused to comply with the request saying it violated academic freedom.
"It was a wonderful response from our administration and government," Robinson said.
At the conference, presenters, who include professors from different universities,
attorneys and law enforcement officials, will discuss different laws and policies and how they affect college campuses.
Money for the conference was raised entirely by the sponsors. A Rainbow Bash party to raise more money will be held Saturday night at the Tee Pee, located on the south side of U.S. Highway 24-40.
The party costs $7 and will feature performances by comedian Jay Pryor, folk singer Celia Shacklett and violinist Megan Hurt. Directions to the party can be found on the conference Web site.
Friday afternoon, the conference keynote speaker, Sue Rankin, Senior Diversity Planning Analyst/Coordinator of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Equity at Pennsylvania State University, will present a lecture.
The lecture, "Inside the Athletic Closet: Heterosexism and Sexism in Women's Intercollegiate Sports," will be held at 3:30 p.m. in the English room of the Kansas Union.
Students becoming Pals for children
Sports bring kids mentors together
By Julie M. Sachs Kansan staff writer
Campus Pals, a national program sponsored by Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America, expanded into the University of Kansas this year, placing students into mentoring roles for young children.
The program, which also is associated with the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics, matches teams of two students or student-athletes with a Little Brother or Little Sister.
Amy Knight, volunteer coordinator for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Douglas County, said that the program taught children to give back to the community.
She said the program also benefited the volunteers.
"They have the opportunity to be a role model for children," Knight said.
According to the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America, the criteria for matching children to their mentors includes an interest in a special short-term relationship, an interest in sports and the ability to attend Campus Pals program activities.
Knight said that the program was a good way to get athletes involved. She said the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program approached the KU Athletics Department about involvement in the program.
"The Athletics Department has been really helpful and supportive." Knight said.
John Jefferson, director of student-athlete life, said that many of the student athletes had signed up for the program. He said the program would be beneficial and that it was a way the athletic community could assist.
"We push these types of things," Jefferson said. "This is just a way to get more people involved. The sign-up has been outstanding."
The program will hold its first activity tomorrow. Mentors and their Little Brother or Sister will spend the day together and attend the KU football game.
Several other activities also will be planned for the children and their mentors, Knight said.
Adlerson Auditorium
Nov. 3 - 7
Sales World
7 p.m., midnight Ft.8 & Sat.
Jackie Bauer
9 p.m.
Tickete: $2
$3 (midnight)
available for 10 minutes
prior to showing
at the SUA Box
Office.
Nov. 4 at Liberty Hall
Free Bride of Promise in
WATERBOY
WITH ADAM SANDLER
1 p.m.
vouchers available
Nov. 4 at the SUA box
office
SUA FILMS
Hollywood
SOUTHWIND 12
3433 IOWA 832-0880
HOLLYWOOD PLAZA 6
9230 KYOWA 841-840P
| | Fri-Day | Sat-Sun | Fri-Sat |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 1 Rush Hour *10^4 h* | 1.50 | 4.45, 7.30, 9.40 | 11.50 |
| 2 Auto *10^4 h* | 1.25 | 4.15, 7.30, 9.40 | 11.50 |
| 3 Soldier *10^4 h* | 1.25 | 4.00 | 11.50 |
| also. The Siege *10^4 h* | 1.25 | 6.55, 8.35 | 11.50 |
| 4 Peasonville *10^4 h* *10^4 m* | 1.15 | 4.10, 7.10, 9.50 | 11.50 |
| 5 The Watsony *10^4 h* *10^4 m* | 1.25 | 4.15, 7.30, 9.20 | 11.30 |
| 6 The Watsony *10^4 h* | 1.25 | 4.30, 7.25, 9.10 | 11.30 |
| 7 The Watsony *10^4 h* *10^4 m* | 1.55 | 5.00, 7.35, 9.45 | 11.55 |
| 8 The Wizard of Oz *10^4 h* | 1.40 | 4.00, 6.50, 9.10 | 11.55 |
| 9 Amnesia *10^4 h* | 1.30 | 4.25, 7.35, 9.30 | 11.30 |
| 10 Beloved *10^4 h* | 1.30 | 4.30, 6.00 | 11.30 |
| 11 Wild Dream May Come *2000 h* | 1.20 | 4.25, 7.35, 10.00 | 11.30 |
| 12 Practical Maneuver *10^4 h* | 1.10 | 4.15, 7.25, 9.55 | 11.30 |
HOLLYWOOD PLACE 841-8600
2339 IOWA
First/Sun Daily
1 Clay Pigeons ® 2:00 4:45,7:15,9:35
2 Urban Legend ® 2:10 4:30,7:00,9:20
3 Living Out Loud ® 2:20 4:40,7:10,9:30
4 Bridges of Chucky ® 2:15 4:50,7:20,9:40
5 Apt Pupil ® 2:05 4:35,7:05,9:35
6 Something About Mary ® 2:00 4:30,7:00,9:25
SHOWTIMES FOR TODAY ONLY
with
The University of Kansas Lied Center
The University Theatre
A Salute to the American Musical Theatre
November 13 - 22, 1998
Oklahoma!
Presented by
The University Theatre
November 13-15
19-21
Crafton-Preyer Theatre
The King and I
Presented by
Lied Center
November 21-22
Lied Center
Saturday, November 14
Other activities during this celebration include:
urday, November 14
1:00 p.m.
Panel discussion on
Musical Thesis
Border's Books and Music
7th & New Hampshire,
Lawrence (FREE)
Sunday, November 15 after matinee Oklahma! Talk Back Session
Monday, November 16
7:00 p.m.
Oklahoma! the film with an introduction by Chuck Berg
Lied Center
(FEED)