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press, and people, but nothing has really happened," said Charles Bankart, the associate vice provost for international programs.
Bankart also said that the University is doing all it can to assuage and help students with their fears and concerns about finding a job.
"There is a perception that it is harder to get a visa, but we are doing everything we can via phone, video chat and emails to tell students that the critical thing is to apply for visas and travel arrangements as early as
possible," Bankart said. "We also do workshops every semester to advise students on how to find jobs and apply for work authorization forms, and the business school brings in international firms through career fairs."
D'Souza said many international students may not know of the challenges they
Through these efforts, Bankart wants to ensure that students understand that the Lawrence and Edward campuses are hospitable and welcoming toward international students and that both are part of the world community.
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and strong intern relations and be strategic when looking for jobs. Go for big international companies because of the job security
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have yet to face in the upcoming months and years, and should be prepared.
"The biggest takeaway is that if you thought that job
hunting four to five months in advance was safe you should apply a year in advance," D'Souza said. "Build strong intern relations and be strategic when looking for jobs. Go for big international companies because of the job security."
D'Souza said that international students should go for large international companies. This is because if they don't receive a visa, the company could be able to transfer them to an international office. However, it is best to keep in mind that not all companies are certified to hire international students.
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the G20 Summit, July 8, 2017, in Hamburg, Germany.
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University attempting to put Title IX cases on hold
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The two federal lawsuits, filed independently by two former female rowers, Daisy Tackett and Sarah McClure, allege that the University mishandled their reports of sexual assault, not offering them sufficient protection, not sufficiently punishing the alleged rapist and allowing
Two pending lawsuits alleging the University mishandled sexual assault could be temporarily stopped as the result of a recent motion.
Both cases are currently waiting for a judge's verdict
At the end of June, the University filed nearly identical motions to stay both cases, saying that the motions to dismiss will likely affect anything that might be done otherwise, which would make anything done before those motions are addressed moot.
their rowing coach to treat them unfairly. Now, as both cases await a decision on whether or not they will be dismissed, the University wants to halt any further proceedings.
on whether or not they will be dismissed, which the University is pushing for, saying that Kansas' dismissal of a related state lawsuit should prevent these cases from being tried.
Following the decision about the state lawsuit in March, the University filed to dismiss Tackett's case in April and McClure's case in June. The state suit had alleged that false advertising about the safety of the University's Student Housing had misled Tackett's and McClure's families.
Because of the pending motion to dismiss, the University says moving forward with the evidence-gathering processes would be a waste of time and resources, since the motion could alter those processes. It also says that a stay would minimize the possible harmful effects of making Tackett and McClure relive their sexual assaults.
"At the very least, Defendant anticipates that the court's pending ruling may alter the scope of discovery," the University wrote in their
motion. "Defendant is concerned that moving forward with discovery and depositions now may result in unnecessary time and expenses."
On Friday, Tackett and McClure's lawyer, Dan Curry of Kansas City, Missouri, filed a motion to oppose the stay, saying the University and court do not have enough to postpone the case. The nearly identical motions say that stays should only be granted when absolutely necessary, and nothing in this case would warrant that.
Furthermore, both Tackett and McClure are wanting to move forward with their depositions (the part of the evidence-gathering process where they will testify), despite the University's assertion that it would be troubling for them. Tackett is actually studying abroad this fall, according to the motion filed in her case, and this stay could complicate her plans surrounding that.
Curry's office did not respond last week to the Kansan's request for a comment on this case.
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Kansas Athletics announced that a $300 million renovation will be coming to Memorial Stadium, which will include an indoor practice facility and infrastructure upgrades.
ternoons have been spent cheering for the Jayhawks through thick and, unfortunately, a lot of thin moments. But, it's impossible to argue that the stadium doesn't need improvements.
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or proactice facility and
It's the seventh-oldest stadium still used by an FBS team. It shows signs of wear across its exterior. It's severely outdated by contemporary standards.
It's undoubtedly time for an upgrade.
This is a great move for all interested parties. For the fans, it's going to enhance the game-day experience for the die hards who trek down the hill to see the Jayhawks play. For the players, specifically future recruits, it becomes a more inviting and
thing else at the University.
Discussing college athletics finances is a great way to find out that someone has absolutely no idea what they're talking about. Kansas football isn't going to use $300 million that otherwise would have gone to improving the School of Education or updating equipment in the School of Journalism or whichever department you feel is underfunded.
Things like the Williams Fund and private donors are main sources of income for supporting Kansas Athletics projects. It's understandable that seeing a huge sum of money being spent on football facilities could cause a stir, considering the financial straits the University might be facing in some areas. The reality, though, is that this money will be completely disconnected from the rest of the University.
Football is a massive tool for recruiting (both athletically and for general students), alumni relations and income, and if you don't see that then you simply aren't paying attention.
Alabama is a perfect case study for this. A gold standard for college football, the Crimson Tide's on-field success has generated an unconscionable amount of money
and publicity for that school. It's unrealistic for Kansas, or really any program, to think it can reach Alabama's level of success, but it's clear that improving football will improve the University in other areas.
Again, you need to spend money in order to make it. Putting money into the program now, or at least in the near future, will show dedication to the program and is going to help bring in more high-level recruits over time. The football team needs to get better, and this move will
help in that pursuit.
Most of the arguments against the spending come up baseless and sound unintelligent. The money isn't being stolen from other University programs. Memorial Stadium is nearly 100 years old - it needs to be repaired and updated.
And if your argument is based around asking why you would spend $300 million to help a football team that won two games in the last two seasons combined, take a moment and think critically.
Why wouldn't you spend money to try to improve the program? What else would you do, just ignore the disaster and let the team fall into irreparable ruin? That notion is ridiculous and poorly thought out at best.
The cost of this project is a small price to pay for improving the team, and subsequently the University, over time. Don't get caught up in the price tag or the view from your ivory tower. Trying to better the football team is better for all of us who support the University.
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