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Assistant dean was 'true Jayhawk'
BY LAURA FRANCOVILLA
lffrancoviglia@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
Without her husband, Phyllis Wolf said she would need to buy an encyclopedia.
She said her husband, John Wolf, often used the saying, "little-known facts about lesser-known things."
He knew every battle of the Civil War and could name any train by looking at only the numbers on front, she said.
Wolf was the assistant dean of continuing education at the University of Kansas for 30 years. He died Sept. 27 at age 63 at the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kan.
"He was red and blue," she
said, "a true Jayhawk. He was one of the brightest men I've ever met in my entire life. He could do almost anything."
Wolf was thorough, a perfectionist and took his job seriously, said Robert Senecal, Wolf's friend and dean emeritus of continuing education. As assistant dean, Wolf went through training at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center himself to better understand the program for which he was responsible.
Wolf also initiated the continuing education program's move to computerized databases, said Steve Bunch, director of information analysis and research for continuing education.
He helped write and develop some of the computer programs and transferred records, Bunch said.
Wolf also founded the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress and served as a parliamentarian.
His wife said he had a reputation for knowing everyone and had a genuine concern for others.
She called him a "sounding board" because of the way he listened to other people's ideas. He would help people think through their problems but let them find the solutions on their own, she said.
John earned a bachelor's and a master's degree in philosophy at the University. He then taught
mathematical logic and a survey course in the department of philosophy.
"For the students who cared, they would have learned a great deal," she said.
Though she never watched him in the classroom, Phyllis said she knew Wolf was a tough, vet fair, teacher.
Wolf's family suggests that memorials be given to the Elden L. and Mildred Pursell Wolf Scholarship at the KU Endowment Association, the John P. Wolf 33rd Degree Masonic Professorship or the KU Med Center department of urology for prostate cancer research.
- Edited by Paige Worthy
Contributed art
Former assistant dean of the University of Kansas, John Wolf, poses for a photograph. He passed away on Sept. 27 at The University of Kansas Hospital.
Days proclaimed for transit domestic violence awareness
Bv STEPHANE FARLEY
sfarley@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITE
Mayor Mike Rundle proclaimed Oct. 7 as "Communities in Motion Day" at last night's city commission meeting. The Lawrence Transit System will provide free rides to the public on that day. Ridership appreciation bags will also be distributed to random riders throughout the day. People took more than 9.4 billion trips using public transportation in 2002 in the United States.
According to the American Public Transportation Association, 54 percent of all trips using public transportation ended at work. Fifteen percent of people take trips to schools, 9 percent shop, 9 percent use public transportation for social visits and 5 percent use it for medical appoint-
"Violence in our community is
intolerable no matter if it's on an individual family level or on a larger scale involving more people."
Emily Nelson Outreach Director for Women's Transitional Care Services
ments
Rundle also proclaimed the month of October "Domestic Violence Awareness Month."
"Violence in our community is intolerable no matter if it's on an individual family level or on a larger scale involving more people," said Emily Nelson, outreach coordinator for Women's Transitional Care Services. "And if we can't even
eradicate violence from our homes and people can't even feel safe in their own homes, then we're never going to be able to eradicate it on a larger level."
University of Kansas students, as members of the community, need to be as aware as possible of the issues concerning domestic violence and remaining active in trying to educate people about the problems, Nelson said. Students can help by calling the police if they witness something or offering help to women who might be experience domestic violence,said.
"We say we have equality because we can vote. But if women are still having to flee from their own homes because they don't feel safe, I don't really call that equality," Nelson said.
- Edited by Steve Vockrodt
CAMPUS
Panhellenic bans use of alcohol-catering service
The Panhellenic Council unanimously voted to ban Jayhawk Catering, an alcohol-catering service many sororities had used, from future functions last night at its meeting.
The ban may be lifted if the business decides to follow Panhellenic regulations.
"I think the ban is a catalyst for change," said Kelly Rifenbark, Panhellenic vice president in charge of risk management.
The chapter presidents will meet with Jayhawk Catering on Thursday to discuss whether the ban will be lifted.
The Panhellenic Association proposed the ban last week because the business had allegedly been serving alcohol to minors.
Morgan McBee, Panhellenic Association president, organized the meeting after Jayhawk Catering expressed concerns to to Laura Cripple, coordinator of fraternity and sorority life.
"I think it will improve the safety of Panhellenic functions that are going on," McBee, Dallas senior, said. "There was a death this weekend at the University of Oklahoma because of alcohol."
It has become clear to greek communities across the nation that change is necessary, she said.
"It'll show Jayhawk Catering that we do want to have stricter rules at our functions," said Anne Domann, Doylestown, Pa., junior and Kappa Alpha Theta member. "We want our member to be safe."
Austin Caster
CAMPUS
Forum to provide insight on diversity in higher ed.
A diversity dialogue, "Higher Education: A Right or Privilege?" will be held tomorrow from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kansas room in the Kansas Union. The dialogue sponsored by the Diversity Peer Education Team, will focus on non-documented
students and college tuition in Kansas.
"A lot of people might not be familiar about this issue," said Vedrana Balta, Diversity Peer Education Team student coordinator. "It will not only be educational, but it can open up their eyes to important issues."
The series creates an opportunity for everyone interested to discuss issues in a safe and comfortable environment, Balta said. The evening will begin with a panel discussion, and then participants will break into groups.
"It's a good way for people to get different opinions and points of view on important issues," Balta said.
Other diversity dialogues this year include "Race: Check One Only" on Nov. 4, "War of Words" on Dec. 2, "The 'N' word" on Feb. 3, 2005, "Fat — So?" on March 3, 2005, and "How far have we come?" on April 7, 2005.
The Diversity Peer Education Team is sponsored by the Multicultural Resource Center.
-Nikola Rowe
If you pick the winning teams, and beat The Kansan sportswriters, you could win free textbooks from UBS, Wheat State Pizza gift certificates, and a T-Shirt!
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- Wisconsin @ Ohio State
Wisconsin @ Ohio State
Oklahoma @ Texas
Oklahoma @ Texas
Kansas State @ Kansas
Minnesota @ Michigan
- Florida State @ Syracuse
- California @ USD
Oklahoma State @ Colorado
Georgia Tech @ Maryland
Nebraska @ Texas Tech
Texas A&M @ Iowa State
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Texas A&M @ Iowa State
UTEP @ Fresno State
Carleton @ St. Olaf
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