Tuesday, October 19, 1999
The University Daily Kansan
Section A · Page 5
University will not punish student who drew swastika
By Michael Terry
writer@kansan.com
Kansas staff writer
Jimmy Adra, the Wichita sophomore who drew two swastikas on a doodle board located in the eighth floor lobby of McCollum Hall, was found not responsible for harassment.
Adra said he was not given any specific reason for the decision.
Adra received a letter from student housing on Friday notifying him that he would not face disciplinary actions by the department for his actions on Sept. 30.
Adra was represented at a student housing department conduct hearing last Tuesday by the American Civil Liberties Union.
J. D. Jenkins, ACLU advocacy chair and Shawnee junior, said he was glad nothing was going to happen.
"We don't condone the swastika at all, but we support his right to express himself," Jenkins said. "He has the right to put whatever he wants on the board."
Adra also said he was happy with the student housing decision.
"Everyone should have the right to the freedom of expression, especially when it is done in a public forum like a message board that invites public comment." Adra said. "The last time I looked this was a free country, and we have the freedom of expression. We all have to learn to be tolerant of one another, and suppression is not the way to rid the world of hate groups."
The swastikas that were drawn on Sept. 30 were actually reversed and did not constitute a traditional swastika. Adra said.
Adra said he was not aware the swastikas were reversed when he drew them.
Rick Levy, professor of law, said that even though the symbols might not have been swastikas in a visual sense, in court, the question would be what a rational person would perceive the drawings to be.
Levy said he did not think Adra's actions in this case constituted harassment.
Adra would not say whether he would draw swastikas on a message board again, but he said he believed he had the right to do so if he so chose.
"Everyone has a right to their own opinion," Adra said. "It's wrong for student housing or anyone else to try to censor their beliefs."
Edited by Jessie Meyer
Graduate schools to attend KU fair
Organizers hope to educate, inform new applicants
By Erin McHugh Special to the Kansan
Even though the economy is humming and graduate school enrollment is waning, some students still choose to continue their education rather than find a career right away.
For those students, the Graduate and Professional School Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the Kansas Union Ballroom may help.
"The University has not held a graduate school fair in several years, and we saw the need," said Ann Hartley, associate director of University Career and Employment Services. "Schools have an interest to come to KU because of the reputation of KU students."
She said this year's fair started with a planning committee late last spring.
The fair will have booths with schools ranging from Iowa State University to Hawaii Pacific University. In addition to the booths, three seminars will teach students how to increase their chances for acceptance and success in business and professional degree programs; how to prepare for graduate admission exams; and how to finance a graduate education.
Mary Ann Rasnak, director of the Student Development Center, said her seminar on preparing for graduate admissions exams would review math and vocabulary and also address test anxiety.
"Students always need a little review on the basics," she said. "They often see the test as a big final."
Rasnak also will talk about the effects of technology on admissions tests. She said the GRE was offered on computers every day but only offered in the pencil and paper version four to six years a year. Students taking the computerized version have the option of viewing the results immediately and can take the test at their conveni-
The University Career and Employment Services offers advice to students interested in the Graduate and Professional School Fair Tips include:
FAIR TIPS
- Clarify interests and goals.
Develop some questions.
Look at the list of schools that will be at the fair and visit their Web sites.
Dress in business casual attire.
Dress in business attire. Broaden your focus.
a student your name
Greet representatives with a firm
Greet representatives with a firm handshake and communicate enthusiastically.
"A student takes the test and the scores are sent immediately to the chosen schools," Rasnak said.
The current stable economy affects the number of students interested in graduate school.
interested in getting Daphne Johnston, assistant dean for KU Graduate School, said students often jumped into a stable job market immediately instead of choosing to attend graduate school first.
we see an increased number of part-time students because
ence.
they have extra money to spend," Johnston said. "On the Edwards campus in Overland Park, we see people continuing to work and take classes at night."
sons.
Jamie McPherson, Leawood senior, said she would attend graduate school rather than starting a professional career straight out of college because she was not ready for the real world.
Students may choose to attend graduate school for several reasons.
"A large part of my reasoning to attend grad school is because I'm graduating early, and I'm not mature enough to go to the real world," McPherson said.
Jill Wilder, Lenexa junior, has planned to attend graduate school since she began her undergraduate studies three years ago.
"I want to go to graduate school because I want to be in demand," she said. "The more in demand I am the better opportunities I will have when I am ready to enter the job market."
— Edited by Jennifer Roush
Lawrence speaker uses laughter to motivate
By Lori O'Toole
writer@kansan.com
Kansan staff write
Andy Sherman says if you can laugh at yourself, you can get through anything.
The former University of Kansas student, actor and professional bull rider said that was how he pulled himself through recovering from several traumatic events in his life, including a movie set accident and the discovery that his 6-year-old son was autistic.
Sherman, a Lawrence resident, has a syndicated radio show that broadcasts on 14 stations across the country.
Sherman said he enjoyed his work and seeing the difference he made in people.
Line 42-year-old has spoken in 16 countries in more than 2,000 seminars. This week will be his third time speaking in Lawrence. He will give five presentations between Tuesday and Thursday at the Ramada Inn, 2222 W. 6th St. Individual tickets still are available for $59.
time. I love being able to 'edutain.'"
"When you help people, you help yourself," Sherman said. "The best thing is when people laugh and learn at the same
Sherman is the president of Positive Impact Communications 1012
Positive Communications, 1012 Massachusetts St. Many know him as the mental floss guy, because he represents the Mental Floss Network, a division of the company.
He said that his messages combined education and entertainment and that his topics ranged from time management to dealing with pain in the neck people.
Before the Chan u t e native began his speaking
career, he spent 10 years as a professional bull rider. For a period of time, he was ranked No. 1 in the world.
He also had a short acting career, in which he appeared in several television shows, movies and hundreds of commercials. He was J.R. Ewing's bartender on *Dallas* and *P*
Sherman: Has given more than 2,000 seminars in 16 countries
preacher on Young Riders. He was a cop on Robocop and the last bad guy Marshal Matt Dillon (James Arness) killed in Gunsmoke.
During the filming of his role in Gunsmoke, a special effect backfired, and he was seriously injured by an explosion. He said it took 12 surgeries and at least two years to heal.
"If you can't laugh at yourself when you get blown up, when else can you?" he said. "I should've won an Emmy for that one."
Sherman said the film footage when he was injured was so realistic, it was kept in the movie.
He said he realized he was not making money in either of his previous careers, so he decided to put his speaking education from Fort Hays State University to work. He began speaking about time management and personal growth, and has since expanded to become a motivational speaker. He said he was glad he made the career change.
"Speaking changes lives while acting was not as complete," Sherman said.
His four-minute radio shows are broadcast at 12:25 p.m. daily on KLWN 1320 AM. He also has
ANDY SHERMAN'S SEMINARS:
Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to noon:
"Management 'Tool Box' —
Recruiting, Hiring, and Giving
Orientation to New Employees"
Tuesday from 1:30 to 5 p.m.
"Customer Service — Confessions of
"Customer Service — 'Confections of a Mystery Shopper'"
Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to noon "How to Get Stuff Done" — More time to live your life"
Wednesday from 1:30 to 5 p.m.
"Dealing with 'Pain-in-the-Neck People'"
Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
"Positive Impact Sales Training 'Tool Box'"
Individual tickets for each session are $59. Group rates are available.
an hour-long show from 10:05 to 11 a.m. on Saturdays.
Last Saturday, his guest was Daniel E. Ruettiger, the former Notre Dame football player whom the 1993 TriStar movie *Rudy* was based on.
"We had a topic about achieving dreams," Sherman said. "It was great."
Edited by Jessie Meyer
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