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Larryville KU
Volume 1 Issue 7
Thursday, September 27, 2012
WEEKEND
DERRYBERRY WEEKEND WARRIOR
Students show off their artistic talents during this weekend's LibArt opening and Campus Art Walk.
Watson, Anschutz and Spencer libraries now display students' artwork. The Campus Art Walk, as part of Downtown Lawrence's Final Fridays, will showcase artwork across campus. The free opening on Friday includes various stops and begins at 1:30 p.m.
VIKKAS SHANKER/KANSAN
Like a good portion of my peers, my chance at artistic exposure ended in fifth grade when I realized I couldn't draw a perfect circle. Twelve years later, I still have to trace around a bowl to make a semi-acceptable sphere. If nothing else, though, I've gained an enjoyment for those who actually do know their way around an artistic medium, and Lawrence is full of them.
While I may not have mastered the paintbrush, pastel, piano or pirouette, many students here dabble in the arts, and the folks at KU Libraries want to make sure they get the exposure they deserve. "LibArt: Student Art in the Libraries" is an exhibit of student art work displayed in Anschutz, Watson and Spencer libraries. Whether it's an art major working on a masterpiece or a business student with a knack for photography, KU Libraries gives students the chance to show off their talent.
If you've taken a break from studying, you may have noticed the work
along the walls of the libraries, but this Friday is the official opening of the exhibit. From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., the student artists will be onhand answering questions about their work, so stop by, say hey and grab some of the free food from KU Dining.
The LibArt opening is part of a larger University event called the Campus Art Walk on the same day. Starting with a kick-off event at 1:30 p.m. at Dyche Hall, the event includes stops at various places on campus promoting student, faculty and instructor art. Bring an old blank shirt to the Art and Design building for free screenprinting by the Visual Art Student Club or check out Greek and Roman sculptures at Lippincott Hall. Ponder photojournalists' work at Stauffer-Flint or attend the video release party for the making of Hashinger Hall's giant mural. See it all. There are a wide variety of exhibits throughout campus, all of which to be marked by a bright red paper lantern outside of the building.
The Art Walk is also conected to Lawrence's monthly art event, Final Fridays, when those with an eye, ear or arm for art set up galleries and displays around town to showcase their talent. The event recently celebrated its second anniversary, and again this month, spectators can check out visual, musical and literary arts all around downtown Lawrence. Everything is free to see and runs
It's a long day full of art in every way, shape and form, so try and see
it at some point. College is more than just core classes; it's a chance to gain a little creative culture, and Lawrence is a mixing of artists and musicians looking for a chance
from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. so there is still time to enjoy the usual nighttime activities.
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Bus driver saga continues as grievance is filed
VIKAAS SHANKER
vshanker@kansan.com
Morelan said that starting today he is in training for Aero Stage Lines, a charter bus company that has locations in Topeka, Manhattan and Kansas City, Mo. Aero Stage Lines also contracts to transport Kansas Athletics teams to and from Kansas City.
Dan Morelan, the former singing University bus driver, is still appealing his termination from MV Transportation. But he's also beginning another job in case he isn't rehired.
Morelan's grievance process continues to the second stage after union representative Charles Pirtle was notified that local MV Transportation management ruled against rehiring Morelan.
But if Morelan is rehired by MV Transportation following the grievance process, he said he would quit
Morelan
"I made a promise to these students," Morelan said. "So I've told this company up front that if w
were to win the appeal, I would have to resign and go back to driving for KU on Wheels."
"The second stage hearing
involves the local company and Dan. They will present their info, Dan will present his information and a third party will make their decision." Pirtle said.
Now, the appeal will go to the corporate level. According to the timetable set by the union's contract with MV Transportation, a hearing with the vice president should take place by Oct. 5.
FOURTH VIOLATION
Morelan was fired after he committed the maximum four work-rule violations for MV Transportation. The fourth violation came from singing with passengers while transporting them from the Kansas football game on
Also, the company said that by singing on the bus, Morelan disobeyed a policy that regulates what can and can't be said over a bus'
Kaiser said he didn't complain about the Free For All; he just forwarded it to MV Transportation.
In the fourth violation notice, the company said a complaint was received by Danny Kaiser, the assistant director of KU Parking and Transit, sparking an investigation leading to the fourth violation.
The notice said Kaiser complained about a Free For All in the Kansan that said "Dan the bus driver just got the entire football parking bus to sing 'Sweet Caroline'"
Sept. 1.
P. A. system.
The policy came in an April 16 memorandum from Operations Manager Jeremy Stacy stating that, "Examples of unprofessional use of the PA system include but are not limited to, whistling, singing, entertaining, tour guiding, hailing, or 'saying hi' to passerbys, and anything that may disturb the public or your passengers."
The bus drivers' union filed a grievance against the company on Sept. 12 saying the company violated the union contract by not properly notifying employees, including Morelan, of the P.A. system policy. The union also argues that the memorandum was a notice and not an official policy, so Morelan could
not have violated any work rule by singing with passengers. It asked the company to rehire Morelan with full rights and seniority.
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"Consistent with our policy, MV Transportation does not comment on personnel matters involving our employees," said Lauren Davis, a spokeswoman for MV Transportation. "Our priority, along with the priority of the University of Kansas, continues to be safe and reliable transportation for all passengers."
MV Transportation declined comment on any questions for this story.
CLASSIFIEDS 11
CROSSWORD 4
CRYPTOQUIPS 4
OPINION 5
Edited by Brittney Haynes
SPORTS 12
SUDOKU 4
All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2012 The University Daily Kansan
Don't forget
KU Cash Bus begins today. Be on the lookout for prizes for answering KU trivia questions correctly during bus rides.
Today's Weather
Warm and mcstly cloudy. Breezy north wind at 24 mph.
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