Volume 125 Issue 2
kansan.com
Monday, August 20, 2012
OLYMPIC DREAMS
HAWK WEEK
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
MEDICINE
KU Med tops list of most popular medical schools
The University of Kansas Medical Center tied for first place with the Center for Health Sciences at Oklahoma State University in US News and World Report's list of the 10 most popular medical schools. The results were based on the enrollment percentage, according to the report released on June 19.
"We know that rankings are just one of many ways to measure the success of a medical school. and we're very pleased to be at the top of this list again this year,"
said Donna Peck, assistant communication director for the Med Center. "There are so many factors that go into rankings like these, but we would like to think that one of them is our reputation as one of the best medical schools in the country for educating primary care doctors. Many of our applicants are interested in pursuing careers in primary and rural medicine, and they are very aware that this is the place to get the best training for those areas."
The Med Center had 3,270 students enrolled for the Fall 2011 semester.
Anna Allen
EFFICIENCY
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University saves big on office supplies
The University is saving on office supplies, computers, and other costs as part of a new initiative to improve efficiency.
The change is expected to save as much as $875,000 per year because of contracts negotiated under the Changing for Excellence initiative.
Changing for Excellence is all about finding areas of opportunity to reduce administrative costs and operate more efficiently," Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter said in a news
According to the release, the University partnered with Huron Consulting Group last fall to identify opportunities for new supplier contracts. The report that the University and Huron issued emphasized combining the buying power of the University and KU Med Center into joint contracts.
release.
Jessica Tierney
The joint contracts will supply the university with office products, scientific supplies, Dell desktop and laptop computers, and printing, scanning, and copying devices.
TRAFFIC
One block of 15th St. closed until Aug.20 for expansion prep
Students now have to drive around a new road closure.
Parking Lot 41 and Learned Hall Drive, which are west of Burt Hall, will be closed through Aug.20.
To bypass the construction zone, drivers come from Naismith Drive or Iowa Street can
take Irving Hill Road, Engel Road and Crescent Road, or W. University Drive.
Learned Hall is undergoing its Phase II Expansion and the road closure are required to prepare the site, according to an email from University design and construction management.
-Victoria Pitcher
THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2012
FUNDRAISER
IANAS7/KANSAN
University alumnus Paul Rudd was one of many celebrities playing in a late June charity wiffle ball game. Proceeds from ticket sells benefited Children's Mercy Hospital.
Hometown celebrities play in charity game
ROYA IBRAHIMI editor@kansan.com
Hollywood celebrities teamed up for a game of wiffle ball at the "Little K" as part of a fundraising event benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital on Friday June 22.
The game was part of the third annual Big Slick Celebrity Weekend fundraiser in Kansas City, hosted by University alumni Rob Riggle and Paul Rudd and Kansas native Jason Sideikis. Other celebrity attendees included Olivia Wilde, Jon Hamm, Johnny Knoxville, Eric Stonestreet and David Koechner.
"We are here to support Children's Mercy Hospital, raise money for the cancer center specifically, and have
a blast doing it," Riggle said.
And a blast they were having.
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"What may make it worse is that every single one of us is completely jacked on steroids," Rudd said. "We've got rage like you wouldn't believe."
Paul Rudd gave the audience a heads up on what could take place on the field.
With beer bottles in one hand and wifle balls in the other, celebrities battled it out on the field. The blue team, headed by Riggle, defeated the white team, led by Rudd and Sudeikis.
Other fundraising events included a poker tournament and an auction.
Wiffle balls were thrown at the person batting, beers were chugged while playing and even some "fighting" broke out during the game.
Items attendees could bid on included a VIP night at the ESPY Awards, hosted by Riggle in July, tickets to watch a KU basketball game with Riggle, an opportunity to have Chief's punter, Dustin Colquitt, sign autographs at your office or school, and a day at "The Daily Show."
All proceeds went to Children's Mercy Hospitals Cancer center. To send a $5 donation text SLICK to 50555 or as Paul Rudd said, "George Brett, 0, George Brett, George Brett, George Brett."
Edited by Megan Hinman
tance with heights can be a challenge, especially between University of Kansas students and permanent Lawrence residents.
The initiative kicked off Thursday with about a hundred volunteers from six fraternities canvassing the Oread neighborhood with welcome bags. Volunteers, paired with city representatives, placed 2,000 bags on doorsteps with city ordinance information ranging from bike parking and house party protocol.
The Good Neighbor program, created in unison by the University and the city, aims to strengthen relations between students and residents by providing students with information about good citizenship.
"A big part of going to school is learning how to live on your own," said Joe Monaco, a spokesperson for the event. "We are providing just some basic information about how
Brad Hess, a freshman from Wichita and Delta Upsilon Fraternity program volunteer, said he was impressed by the University's initiative.
"This is the first in a set of many steps," said Tim Caboni, vice chancellor for public affairs at the University and a Good Neighbor co-creator. "We are extending an olive branch today, but it does not end here.
"People really care more here," Hess said. "It makes me feel good. It just makes me feel safer and it feels nice to be joining that community."
policies as their hometowns, Monaco said.
The Good Neighbor program is the first to fortify the University's connection with the city.
While no immediate events are planned for the future, Monaco said the University will continue the initiative throughout the year
ku.edu/goodneighbor.
Edited by Joanna Hlavacek
CLASSIFIEDS 10
CROSSWORD 5
-Parties: Notify neighbors before throwing a party. They'll appreciate you clicking them in.
- Parking: Do not park in the yard or in front of fire hydrants or driveways. Doing so can result in a fine.
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CRYPTOQUIPS 5
OPINION 6
-Pets: Animals need to be kept on a *eash* within the city.
Trying to be more neighborly? Follow the advice of the Good Neighbor program.
-Bicycles: Bikes cannot be locked to trees or other non-designated structures.
-Safety: Lock all windows and doors, including your car, and keep electronics and valuables out of view. Call Lawrence police if you see something suspicious.
SPORTS 12
SUDOKU 5
-Sidewalks: Sidewalks must be clear of ice or snow within 24 hours.
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Source: Good Neighbor program
Sarah Glass, a KU journalism school graduate, performs under the name Miss Conception on Friday night for students at the Hawk week Block Party. Miss Conception is the leader of Vibe Tribe KC, a performance company from Kansas City
TARA BRYANT/KANSAN
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