THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2004
NEWS
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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Hall's exterior almost complete
Ginny Weatherman/KANSAN
Dennis E. Rieger Scholarship Hall construction is about 25 percent completed. The hall is being built in a Queen Anne, turn-of-the-century architectural style.
Workers ready themselves for bad weather
By Ross Fitch
fitch@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
Construction of the Dennis E. Rieger Scholarship Hall is about 25 percent completed, said John Eye, project manager for the University of Kansas Design and Construction Management office.
Construction inside the building has not started.
"The goal is to have the building enclosed and weather-proofed by the time bad weather hits." Eve said.
The future women's scholarship hall was divided into five broad building stages; earthwork, foundations, framing, waterproofing and finishes. The third and final story is being framed, Eye said.
In April 2004, Roger Rieger and his wife, Annette, funded the building's entire cost with a $3 million donation, said John Scarfe, director of communications for the Kansas University Endowment Association.
Roger and Annette are University alumni. Their donation is in honor of Roger's late brother Dennis, after whom the hall is named. Dennis was also a University alumnus.
Bad weather usually start about Nov. 1 and continue through winter break, so the construction team has been lucky so far, he said.
If bad weather does hit, the construction team will use temporary protection such as blue tarps and heaters so work can proceed inside the building.
Dennis was a true Jayhawk, and this honor seemed appropriate. Annette said.
"We thought he would like to be remembered in this way," she said.
Annette said she and Roger decided to donate money for a scholarship hall because they were both alumni, and it just seemed to fit them.
Roger also lived in a scholarship hall, and he had a good experience there, she said.
The Dennis E. Rieger Scholarship Hall is part of the KU First; Invest in Excellence campaign.
He really enjoyed the collaborative cooking work, the camaraderie among the residents and the long history of scholarship halls at the University.
When the University formed the list of projects to be included in the campaign, the Department of Student Housing requested an additional two scholarship halls, said Ken Stoner, director of student housing.
Stoner said the scholarship halls had waiting lists between 50 and 100 people each school year.
The University approved Rieger Scholarship Hall and
"T he goal is to have the building
John Eye
enclosed and weather-proofed by the time bad weather hits."
Project manager for the University of Kansas Design and Construction Management office
representatives from the Oread Neighborhood Association, the Campus Historic Preservation Board and the Lawrence Historic Resource Commission.
another scholarship hall, designed to be built mirroring Rieger Hall on north end. Construction of the second scholarship hall is on hold until a donor provides funding.
A steeply pitched and irregular roof with an overall asymmetrical house shape is typical of the Victorian Queen Anne style. Stoner said all the members of the committees agreed with the style selection. Queen Anne style details were included in the design, but the hall will still be a modern building. Eve said.
One concern was that the design of the new hall, located at 1523 Ohio Street, reflect the neighborhood's character.
The women's scholarship hall will house 50 students and will open in Fall 2005.
"We've got prospects, but nothing solid right now." Scarfie said. "We will try as long as it's a priority for the University."
The result was a Queen Anne, turn-of-the-century architectural style.
Many committees offered input on the building's design, including a University building committee, which Stoner serves as chairman, and a community advisory committee, including
When completed, it will be the 11th scholarship hall at the University.
Edited by Marissa Stephenson
Senate approves funding flexibility
By LAURA FRANCEVILLE
francoviglia@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WINTER
More money to be allocated for conferences
With Student Senate having more than $110,000 sitting in its unallocated account, the finance committee voted to allow more flexibility in spending last night.
Because of the surplus this year, Jeff Dunlap, student body vice president, said the finance committee should not under-utilize its funds.
The guideline change will affect student groups who ask for money to pay for conference registration fees.
The change will give more flexibility to groups asking for money to pay for conferences, said Dunlap, Leawood senior.
The change now takes into account travel costs.
As it stood, the guideline for funding conferences said Senate would pay for registration fees more than $1,000 at 50 percent.
Last night, the Black Student Union benefited from the guideline change.
The group asked for $5,850 to pay for the annual Big 12 Conference on Black Student Government.
Alicia McDougal, Black Student Union president, said the funding from Senate would cut costs and allow more students to attend.
The money will go toward sending 65 KU students to the conference.
The conference will be at the University of Colorado at Boulder next February.
Without the change to the guideline, Dunlap said the group would have only received about $3.000.
Dunlap said the change would help more groups attend
"T he money is there. Our
number one goal should be to benefit students and student groups."
Jeff Dunlap Student body vice president
conferences in the future
The following bills passed through the Student Senate committees last night.
"The money is there." Dunlap said. "Our number one goal should be to benefit students and student groups."
All bills are pending until full Senate reviews them next week.
General funding pays for organizations' needs such as printing, copying, office supplies and postage.
The committees allocated general funding of $200 to these student organizations.
The Lawrence Area Free Software and Wireless Communications Community promotes use of Free Software in Education.
The KU Lions Club is a community service organization.
The KU American Civil Liberties Union works to protect civil liberties through education and activism.
The International Interior Design Association provides student with networking opportunities in the interior design field.
The Tuition Liberation Front works to provide students with more say over tuition and fee increases.
— Edited by Ashley Doyle
THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS NOVEMBER 4,2004 PRESENTED BY SENATE
Intimacy for Committed Couples With Dr. Dennis Dailey KU Professor of Social Welfare
Committed relationships require nurturing. This workshop will focus on central issues in the maturation of committed relationships. Topics will include emotional intimacy, sexual bonding, negation of differences and tolerance of sameness.
Registration and more info available from the ECM office at 843-4933. This workshop is for non-credit space is limited to 15 couples.
Two-part Workshop
Friday, November 19, 6-9pm
Saturday, November 20, 9am-1pm
At the ECM Center
Cost per couple: $35 students
$45 non-students
The Real Person's Guide to Jealousy
Jayhawk Room Kansas Union
Presented by Dennis Dailey KU Professor of Social Welfare
Nov.4 7-9pm
Jealousy is an incredibly common problem in paired relationships. It is a marker for personal insecurity and is a marker for troubled relationships. This workshop will offer a model to
understand jealousy and suggest what the journey towards healing would be like. Jealousy almost never goes away on its own and is resolved only when addressed openly and directly. That is what we will do in this workshop.
Third of Four Part Series Called The Real Person's Guide
KU Leadershape Institute
A highly interactive and energizing enhancement experience that provides participants with the tools:
- To increase participants' capability to develop and enrich relationships as well as to increase their commitment to respecting the dignity and contribution of all people
- To increase participants' commitment to acting consistently with core ethical values, personal values and convictions.
- To practice teamwork, ethical decision making skills and dealing with change.
- WHO: Open to any enrolled KU student, undergraduate or graduate, who would like to learn more about themselves and how they can make a difference in their community. The program is limited to 60 students; selected participants will be notified by Nov.24.
- To develop the capability to produce extraordinary results.
WHERE: Transportation will take you to Tall Oaks Conference Center, where you will stay for the duration of the program.
WHEN: The institute takes place Wed., Jan. 12 - Mom., Jan. 17. (You will return to campus at approximately 2pm on the 17th.)
COST: The cost is nothing to apply. If selected, the cost is only $50. Supporters within the KU community will cover the remaining $500 per participant. You cost includes food, transportation and all program materials.
QUESTIONS: Contact Rueben in the Student Involvement and Leadership Center at 841-4861 or rperez@ku.edu or visit www.ku.edu-silc/leadership.html
alternative spring break
This could be you.
Spend one week with a group of Ki Student volunteering across the Nation. Sign up later
Information and applications available at 428 Kansas Unifor online at www.kusu/~eltbreaks