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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
LOCAL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2013
'Logs to Literature' turns trees into art
JENNA JAKOWATZ
jjakowatz@kansan.com
Local wood workers will have the opportunity to create art using the lumber that was taken from the trees that were removed for the recent renovations to the Lawrence Public Library.
University associate professors Matthew Burke and Mark Jakubauskas are facilitating the community art project, called "Logs to Literature."
The goal of the project is for makers like wood workers, artists and sculptors to take all of the wood that remains from the chopped trees, create woodwork art and sell the created pieces as a benefit for the Friends of the Library.
Burke, who is an associate professor of art at the University, said that the project will benefit both the makers and the library.
"I would like almost all the wood to be turned into artwork and fine pieces of craft by people in the community, and then for those pieces to be sold so that the clear cutting of trees turns into a financial gain for the library — hopefully tens of
thousands of dollars," Burke said.
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Burke hopes that whatever cannot be turned into artwork will be repurposed.
"Wed like materials that are publicly owned to be repurposed so it's not turned into mulch," he said. "This way, the old library continues on into the future."
Jakubauskas, who is co-facilitating the project with Burke, is a research associate professor with the Kansas Biological Survey and a courtesy associate professor with the University's environmental studies program.
"Citizens of Douglas County who are concerned about the tree removal and library expansion will have an opportunity to constructively express their concern by becoming involved," the release said. "The Logs to Literature program will economically benefit the Lawrence Public Library through the Friends of the Library. The attendance for the Logs to Literature exhibition will indirectly benefit Lawrence area businesses."
In a recent news article, Jakubauskas and Burke laid out the benefits of the program.
The Lawrence Public Library, currently under renovation, will be the site of a community art project, led by University associate professor Matthew Burke, and associate professor Mark Jakubauskas. Over the next several months, they intend to change the landscape of the area by repurposing the original trees that had to be removed.
Burke believes this is a great opportunity for the people of the Lawrence community to come together and use the created pieces to discover new things about themselves.
"I'd like the makers to have personal stake in the remodeling of the library, to make something that they didn't think they could make and have the experience of exhibiting their artwork or auctioning it off," Burke said. "It will give them a sense of ownership."
The deadline to turn in applications for the project is May 31. Burke said that since May is a few months down the road, he hasn't received any applications yet, but he has already had 135 people look at the proposal. The proposal asks applicants to keep to themes of
books or literature,but Burke is expecting the makers to use wood in ways they didn't think it could be used.
"Once we finish, the public will be able to see the talents and inspirations that are imbedded into this community come to life in wood," Burke said.
Edited by Jordan Wisdom
CAMPUS
Students eyeing graduate school prepare for GRE
JENNA JAKOWATZ
jjakowatz@kansan.com
jjakowatz@kansan.com
As graduation draws nearer, seniors across the nation are trading their Saturday nights out for intense study sessions in the library.
"Balancing work, classes, an honrs thesis and studying for the GRE this semester has definitely been a challenge," said Bailey Widener, a senior from Kansas City, Kan.
For those seniors who have chosen to take the next step in their education and apply to graduate school, they must first do well on the GRE exam, a graduate school admissions test.
"I've been studying a little every night before going to sleep for the past three months, including during winter break, so balancing it with my school work hasn't been too tough." Do said.
Bryan Do, a senior from Wichita,
is taking the test on Saturday so
he can attend graduate school for
physical therapy. Do says that
studying a little bit at a time rather
than cramming all at once has
helped him prepare for the exam.
Widener also says that she has avoided cramming for the exam and thinks that studying over a long period of time will help come test day.
"I've tried to study a total of eight hours per week, and I plan to continue doing so until a few days before I take the exam," Widener said. "I want to take those few days leading up to the exam off so that I can center myself. There's no use in trying to cram at the last minute."
Kait Perry, a senior from Auburn, took the GRE exam as a junior last May for her studies in neurobiology, and said she is thankful that she planned ahead.
"I took the GRE early so I would have time to get my scores back and retake it if necessary," Perry said. "I ended up doing really well, and it has been awesome not having to worry about it this year."
According to the testing section of the University's website, the cost to take the GRE exam on campus is $175. Students can take the exam at 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and it generally takes four-and-a-half hours to complete. Students need to bring two forms of identification with signatures, and at least one must be a government-issued ID with a photo. Students may only take the exam once every 30 days and no more than five times per 12-month period. Test-takers are not allowed any other aids besides the provided pencil and scratch paper.
to prepare for the exam was to purchase a review book and complete as many practice tests as she could.
"Kaplan has a great review book that comes with a CD with 10 practice tests," Perry said. "It was the exact format of the exam and the best way I found to practice."
Perry decided that the best way
As Do prepares to take the exam on Saturday, he hopes that his scores will make him an attractive candidate for graduate schools.
"My GRE score will be looked at along with my GPA and extracurricular activities, so I'm just trying to cover all the bases and be well-rounded as possible." Do said.
Wilder is taking the GRE so that she can apply for Ph.D. programs in clinical psychology in the fall.
"Getting a good score on the GRE will broaden my options," Widener said. "Many programs look at your GRE score before they even consider your application, so it's very important to do well."
As for Perry, she is enjoying her senior year without worrying about taking the exam.
"My advice is to take it early, because you never know how you'll do," Perry said.
Edited by Taylor Lewis
'Cannibal Cop' allegedly discussed killing wife in online chat rooms
"I was going to be tied up by my feet and my throat slit, and they would have fun watching the blood gush out of me because I was young." Kathleen Mangan-Valle told a Manhattan jury that one chat revealed.
Mangan-Valle, 27, also read about plans to put one friend in a suitcase, wheel her out of her building and murder her. Two other women were "going to be
Mangan-Valle broke down in tears several times, but the emotional peak of the day came when a defense attorney showed her pictures of Officer Gilberto Valle in uniform feeding their newborn daughter, prompting her and Valle to openly weep as the judge sent the jury away for an afternoon break.
NEW YORK — The estranged wife of a police officer struggled to keep her composure Monday as she testified about discovering shocking online chats and other evidence on his computer showing he had discussed killing her and abducting, torturing and eating other women.
raped in front of each other to heighten their fears" while another was going to be roasted alive over an open fire, she said.
The officer has claimed his online discussions of cannibalism were harmless fetish fantasies. But in opening statements Monday, a prosecutor said "very real women" were put in jeopardy.
"The suffering was for his enjoyment, and he wanted to make it last as long as possible," she said.
The drama came on the first day of testimony at the closely watched trial of the 28-year-old Valle, a baby-faced defendant dubbed the "Cannibal Cop" by city tabloids.
kidnap a woman and unauthorized use of a law enforcement database that prosecutors say he used to help build a list of potential targets. A conviction on the kidnapping count carries a possible life sentence.
Defense attorney Julia Gatto argued that her client "never intended to kidnap anyone." She added: "You can't convict people for their thoughts, even if they're sick."
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"Make no mistake," said Assistant U.S. Attorney Randall Jackson. "Gilbert Valle was very serious about these plans."
Valle is accused of conspiracy to
WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE TAKING THE GRE:
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cost of test: $175
To register by phone: (785) 864-2772
To register in person: Go to Testing Services at #2150, Watkins Memorial Health Center.
What you must bring to test: 2 forms of ID (one must be government- issued with photo). You will be provided scratch paper and a pencil. No other testing aids allowed.
Testing time: Around 4.5 hours
Deadlines to register
Upcoming GRE test dates:
Paper: April 20
Computer-based: 8.3 a.m and 1:00
p.m. Monday-Saturday
Cancelation: Must call three full days prior to appointment in order to receive a refund.
days prior to appointment and pay a $50 rescheduling fee
Upcoming GRE test dates
Rescheduling: Must call three full
Deadlines to register:
Paper: March 8, or March 15 with a $25 late registration fee
Computer-based: By availability
POLICE REPORTS
KUinfo
- A 30-year-old male was arrested Sunday on K10 under suspicion of no vehicle registration, no proof of liability insurance and driving with a suspended license. A $525 bond was paid.
- A 40-year-old female was arrested yesterday on the 1200 block of Tennessee Street under suspicion of criminal trespassing. A $100 bond was paid.
later, Lawrence was chosen.
Tomorrow is the 151st anniversary of the day the Kansas senate voted down a bill to locate the state's public university in Manhattan. Just two years
- A 31-year-old male was arrested Sunday on the 3300 block of Iowa Street under suspicion of burglary, property theft and burglary into a dwelling. No bond was posted.
- A 21-year-old male was arrested Sunday on the 2900 block of Fenwick Drive under suspicion of domestic battery. No bond was posted.
Emily Donovan
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