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The Inside Front
Thursday September 9,1999
News
from campus, the state the nation and the world
Organizations offering two $500 scholarships
The Student Union Activities, Board of Class Officers and the Homecoming Committee are sponsoring two awards for students who embody excellence in three aspects of student life.
One male and one female will be awarded the $500 Ex.C.E.L., Excellence in Community, Education and Leadership award. They will be recognized during the homecoming ceremony Oct. 2.
Camille Payne, SUA member, said the recipients of the award must be hard workers.
"We are looking for people that have a good educational focus, who excel in college and are leaders that take part in activities," she said.
Those interested must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student.
Applications can be picked up at the SUA office on the fourth floor of the Kansas Union and are due Sept. 14.
- Amanda Kaschube
Various cultures to take stage during weekend
Cultural identities and immigrant assimilation are at the heart of "Migrant ImagiNations," a workshop performance that will be presented 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Inge Theatre in Murphy Hall.
"Migrant ImagiNations" uses a collage of dance, Vaudevillian sketches and multicultural music to examine ethnic and racial characteristics and immigration. Students will be involved in the performance.
This weekend's performances, sponsored by the department of theatre and film, are last in this year's second annual Labor Day Festival.
The show features Anita Gonzalez of the Bandana Women, a group of performers that uses folklore and native languages to make a statement about issues in today's society. Gonzalez, who teaches at Florida State University's School of Theatre, produced the work.
Stacey Siegert, Lenexa senior and Murphy Hall Box Office assistant, said the Labor Day Festival performances were geared primarily to an audience of theater students and faculty, but that because of Gonzalez's reputation, more people probably would attend.
Tickets are available at the Murphy Hall Box Office for $5.
— Kara Ammon
KU Women's Club
to celebrate centennial Members of the University of
Kansas Women's Club for female faculty members and male faculty members' wives will celebrate its 100th anniversary by clowning around at 1 p.m. today at the Kansas Room in the Kansas Union.
After a noon luncheon, club members will spoof their organization and the community with skits, including a mockery of a bridge game.
The event is open only to KU faculty staff and their spouses.
For more information, contact Martha Langley at 843-5095 or Jo Scannell at 843-7736.
Amanda Kaschube
Donations sought for Haskell victims' families
The University of Kansas Indigenous Nations Study Program is gathering memorial contributions for the three Haskell Indian Nations University students who were killed when their truck flipped over after running onto a set of railroad tracks Aug. 31.
The money will be forwarded to Haskell, where it will be used to help the students' families pay for the funeral expenses of Ray "Mike" Redelk, Albert Whitebull and Yancy Longhat.
Individuals interested in making a contribution to the funeral fund can contact the program office at 864-2660 or drop their donations off at room 215 in Fraser Hall.
Michael Terry
Local martial arts expert to give self-defense tips
Residents of Hashinger Hall will conduct a self-defense seminar at 8 tonight at Hashinger Theater.
Lorena Stamatier-Tuley, a local martial arts expert, will be demonstrating self-defense techniques to students.
"Lorena has competed in numerous competitions, and we think she will do a great job of showing students how to defend themselves," Carlisha Bell, Lawrence senior and Hashinger resident assistant, said.
The seminar is open to all students. For more information, call 312-1345.
Michael Terry
Diary of pre-war Japan on Internet today
James J. Halsema will attend a public ceremony at 4 p.m. at the Sunflower Room in the Burge Union, then will launch his diary on the Internet.
The diary of an American who lived in Japan a year before Japan bombed Pearl Harbor will be available today on the Internet.
Halsema, then 21, spent the summer of 1940 in Japan. Grant Goodman, professor emeritus of history, is a personal friend of
Halsema's. When he learned that Halsema had kept a diary of his life in pre-war Japan he urged Halsema to make his diary available to the white
The diary can be downloaded for free. The address is http://falcon.cc.ukans.edu/~ceas.
— Lesley Simmons
Pugh appears in court judge sets trial date
Former basketball player, T.J. Ugh made his first appearance in court yesterday on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Pugh was arrested early Aug. 27, Lawrence Police said. He spent two hours in the Douglas County Jail before his $500 bond was paid.
Yesterday Pugh said he was in the process of applying for a diversion. A plea of not guilty was entered and Pugh's trial will be at 1:30 p.m. Oct.
6 in Division 4 court.
Katie Hollar
KU airplane strikes vehicle on runway
No injuries were reported after a KU airplane struck a vehicle yesterday morning at Lawrence Airport, the Kansas Highway Patrol said.
A westbound 1983 Chevy Blazer had pulled off the taxiway and stopped to let the eastbound aircraft pass. However, an insufficient clearance was left for the airplane's wingspan and the left wing-tip struck the left side of the Blazer.
Highway patrol officers were notified of the accident at 10:10 a.m. and arrived one minute later.
— Katie Hollar
Kansan goes to press despite power problems
The power problems that plagued The University Daily Kansan and Stauffer-Flint Hall Tuesday night were fixed by vesterday morning.
After a three-hour power outage Tuesday evening, the Kansan staff managed to send the newspaper to the Lawrence Journal-World for printing by about 12:45 a.m. on partial power after a transformer in the basement of Stauffer-Flint blew.
— one of six that provide power for Stauffer-Flint. The replacement took only a few hours, he said, and power was restored by the time classes started yesterday.
Scott Valier, technology coordinator for the Kansan, said facilities operations crews moved in at about 1:15 a.m. to replace the blown transformer
The facilities operations crew, especially preventative maintenance workers, were instrumental in facilitating production of the paper, Valler said.
Nathan Willis
ON THE RECORD
A KU public safety officer was dispatched at 12:04 p.m. Tuesday on a report that a KU student's car door was damaged by another car in Lot 91 by Memorial Stadium, the KU Public Safety Office said.
A KU student's wallet was stolen between 12:30 and 2 p.m. Tuesday from Ekdahl Dining Commons, the KU Public Safety Office said. The wallet and its contents were valued at $65.
A KU public safety officer was dispatched at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday on a report of a medical emergency at Robinson Center, the KU Public Safety Office said. A KU student was evaluated at the site then transported to Lawrence Memorial Hospital for further treatment.
A KU student's CD player, subwoofer speakers and amplifier were stolen between 6 p.m. Monday and 9 p.m. Tuesday from a car parked in the 1000 block of Emery Road, Lawrence police said. The merchandise was valued at $700.
A KU student's convertible top was damaged between 10 p.m. Sunday and 9:20 a.m. Monday, Lawrence police said. The convertible top was valued at $1500.
Students create sense of home at McCollum
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Chuck Wedge, Salina senior, has lived on the floor for four years.
He said he liked the quieter, more studious atmosphere the floor provided.
Lavene said that since the semester began, about four students moved from lower McCollum floors up to the 10th floor because they thought they would be more comfortable.
Ann Johnston, Dundee, Scotland, sophomore, is one of three 10th floor resident assistants. She moved to the floor between semesters last year as a resident.
"When I came here from a strange country everyone made me feel really welcome," Johnston said. "Everybody's really accepting here."
Kris Monica, a 26-year-old undergraduate student from Yates Center, Ohio, moved to the floor from Oliver Hall last year. He said an employee of the
"When I came here from a strange country everyone made me feel really welcome. Everybody's really accepting here."
Ann Johnston
10th floor resident assistant
Department of Student Housing placed him on the floor so that he could be with other non-traditional students.
Monica said many of the residents were strongly goal-oriented and that there were about 15 people studying in the lobby each night during the week.
He said he liked the diversity on the floor.
"It lends to an air of unity," Monica said. "You get the retrospect and years of experience they have to offer."
ON CAMPUS
— Edited by Kelly Clasen
The Office of Student Financial Aid currently is awarding federal work-study funds for the 1999-2000 academic year. Apply online at www.ukans.edu/~osta. Call 864-4700 or visit 50 Strong Hall between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Child care grant applications are available today through Sept. 17 at the Office of Student Financial Aid. Call 864-4700 or visit 50 Strong Hall between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Ecumenical Christian Ministries and KU Environments are having a veggie lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today at ECM, 1204 Oread Ave. Call Thad Holcombe at 843-4933.
Amnesty International is meeting at 7 p.m. today at Alcove D in the Kansas Union. Call Kyle Browning at 842-1351.
Gold Key National Honor Society is meeting at
7 p.m. today at 100 Smith Hall. Call Crystin at 842-6682.
- The Badminton Club is practicing from 6 t o 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 211 and 212 in Robinson Center. Call Tee or Kevin at 843-2267.
Asian American Student Union is having a fall picnic from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Broken Arrow Park, 29th and Louisiana streets. Call Bhin Thai at 841-6934.
United Methodist Campus Ministry is having open rehearsals for Cross Rhythms, a volunteer chorale, at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church, 946 Vermont St. Call Rev. Heather Henslaring at 841-8661.
ET CETERA
The University Daily Kansan is the student newspaper of the University of Kansas. The first copy is paid through the student activity fee. Additional copies of the Kansan are 25 cents. Subscriptions can be purchased at 119 Stauffer-Flint Hall.
The University Daily Kansas (ISSN 0746-4962) is published at the University of Kansas, 119 Stauffer-Flint Hall, Lawrence, Kan. 66045, daily during the regular school year, excluding Saturday, Sunday, holidays and finals periods, and Wednesday during the summer session. Periodical postage is
The Kansan prints campus events that are free and open to the public. When information is submitted, the event's sponsor, name and phone number must be on the form, which is available in the On Campus mailbox in the Kansan newsroom, 111 Stauffer-Flint Hall. Items must be turned in two days in advance of the desired publication date. Forms
paid in Lawrence, Kan. 66044.
Annual subscriptions by mail are $120. Student subscriptions of $2.33 are paid through the student activity fee.
Postmaster: Send address changes to the University Daily Kansan, 119 Stauffer-Flint Hall, Lawrence, K6045.
can also be filled out online at www.kansan.com/services/oncampus — these requests will appear on the UDKi as well as the Kansan. On Campus is printed on a space-available basis. On Campus is a free service provided by the Kansan to the University community.
Academic Computing Services presents:
FREE COMPUTER TRAINING for the KU Community
All ACS classes are FREE to KU students, staff, and faculty and don't require registration UNLESS otherwise noted. Register at acsworkshop@ukans.edu or 864-0494. Some classes are S75 for non-KU as noted. The complete ACS class schedule is at www.cc.ukans.edu/acs/training or in Driver's Ed for the Information Superhighway available at the Computer Center. Training questions to training@ukans.edu or 864-0446.
PowerPoint: Introduction—Learn to make and modify a simple presentation and package it as a slide show. Prerequisite: Word processing skills and experience working in the Mac OS or Windows environment. Requires registration for all and fee for non-University. Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Computer Center PC Lab, Room 202A.
Web Browsing—Get an overview of browsing on the World Wide Web Tuesday, Sept. 7, 10 a.m.-noon, Computer Center PC Lab, Room 202A
Web Authoring: Introduction Learn the first steps in Web page creation. You may want to attend Publish your home page immediately following. Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2:30 - 5 p.m., Computer Center PC Lab, Room 202A
Join an email discussion group—Learn to find, join, and participate in email discussion groups (lists). Wednesday, Sept.
8.1-2 p.m.. Computer Center Auditorium
Access: Introduction — Create, save, index, sort, and edit a database table. Prerequisite: Experience in the Windows environment. Requires registration for all and fee for non-University. Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2—5 p.m., Budig Hall PC Lab, Room 10
Web Authoring:Publish your Web page on the Internet—Move your Web page from your desktop computer to your KU multuser account and on to the Internet. Wednesday, Sept, 8, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Computer Center PC Lab, Room 202A
Understanding Email—Learn email basics. Thursday, Sept. 9, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Computer Center Auditorium Windows Introduction—Learn how to use your Windows operating system efficiently. Requires registration for all and fee for non-University. Thursday, Sept. 9, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Computer Center PC Lab, Room 202A
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