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The Inside Front
Wednesday September 8,1999
News
from campus, the state. the nation and the world
CAMPUS
SenEx passes resolution against evolution policy
The University Senate Executive Committee unanimously passed a resolution urging the Kansas State Board of Education to rescind its recent decision on teaching evolution
Rather than getting entangled in the religious and social aspects of the evolution debate, the resolution condemned the board's action to make evolution and scientific theories about the origins of the universe optional solely on the basis that it would leave Kansas students ill-prepared for university science programs.
SenEx members said that was the wav they wanted it.
"It is not the case of thought-to-be elite universities telling local schools what to teach," said Peter Gegenheimer, a SenEx member and associate professor of molecular biosciences. "We're saying, 'You don't need to believe this, but you need to know what people say.'"
At the request of student body president Korb Maxwell, SenEx amended the resolution to urge local school boards to keep teaching scientific theories on evolution and the origins of the universe despite the state board's decisions.
The resolution will now be forwarded to University Council, which will take up the issue at its monthly meeting tomorrow.
—Nathan Willis
Study Abroad Club to hold first meeting
While most administrators and recruiters focus on welcoming and retaining students, the Office of Study Abroad tries to send students away.
It will hold is first meeting of the year today at 5 p.m. at the Kansas Union on the fourth floor.
One tool the office uses in its quest is the Study Abroad Club, which is now in its fourth year.
Club members participate in monthly activities and meetings, and the club is open to any student interested in studying abroad, who have studied abroad or are international students.
The club's activities are designed to give exchange students a chance to discover various aspects of American culture, said Beau Pritchett, study abroad coordinator.
Past activities have included a Halloween barn party, ice skating at Crown Center and a Spring Olympiad
Pritchett, a KU alumnus and former exchange student, strongly endorses the program.
"Study abroad gives students the opportunity to discover another culture," he said. "The experience gives the student a tremendous opportunity for personal growth."
The meeting follows a welcome party for exchange students and study abroad returnees at 4 p.m. at room 108 in Lippincott Hall.
BriAnne Hess
Surgeon set to discuss volunteer experiences
The University Forum series will continue today at the Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread Ave., with a speaker who has travelled to many war-torn countries and provided aid to those who needed reconstructive surgery.
Jeff Colyer, a physician at the International Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Center in Overland Park, will speak at noon today about his experiences, said Thad Holcombe, pastor at ECM.
"He's done an amazing number of volunteer things," Holcomb said. "He's going to talk about why and how you can go into different places and volunteer and do reconstructive surgery."
Colyer has visited Kosovo, Iran, Nicaragua and El Salvador in past years. Holcombe said Colyer also helped those injured in the embassy bombing in Nairobi, Kenya, last summer.
Colyer, along with being a doctor, has a degree in international relations and serves as a consultant for companies on how to deliver aid to countries.
Holcombe said he expected a good turnout from the University community.
"We would have liked to target more doctors however," he said.
Admission to the one-hour forum and beverages are free.
Next Wednesday, the ECM will host another University Forum titled "Science as Magic: Is Teaching of Science and Religion Compatible in the Classroom?" by Larry Martin, curator of the Museum of Natural History.
Amanda Kaschube
LAWRENCE
Lawrence police continue to investigate an incident involving counterfeit
Police continue probe into suspicious money
currency at Naismith Hall.
Police responded to a call on the morning of Sept. 4 at Pizza Hut, 2449 Iowa St. An employee said a suspicious-looking bill had been used to purchase a pizza the night before.
Between 10:56 and 11:06 p.m.
Sept. 3, an employee delivered a "New Yorker" pizza to Naismith Hall.
The delivery driver met a male in the parking lot who said he had ordered the pizza. He paid with a ten-dollar bill.
Upon inspection of the bill, it appeared smaller in length than standard currency and was missing the left border on the front, said Sgt. George Wheeler.
Police questioned the room number where the order was placed, but occupants said they hadn't ordered it. A false phone number also was used.
Bakery owner getting ready for re-opening
Joe's Bakery, 616 E. Ninth St., will open its doors today after a nine-month hiatus.
The 60-year-old bakery, a favorite of KU students for generations, has been closed since Thanksgiving break because of the owner's divorce proceedings.
Owner Ralph Smith said Joe's would be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Monday through Saturday.
Smith has added some new items to the menu, including breadsticks, cheesecake and cinnamon rolls.
"Those are pretty doggone good," he said, "I ate until I was sick."
However, he emphasized that Joe's signature items, egg salad sandwiches and hot glazed doughnuts, still would be available.
Smith said he was not sure what kind of crowd the re-opening would attract. He said it was difficult to predict how many pastries to prepare.
"All I know is, I'll come in and do the best I can," Smith said.
Motorist rips jewelry from KU student's neck
An argument between a female KU student and an irate motorist resulted in theft, Lawrence police said.
The student was crossing Louisiana Street when the driver of a passing car started yelling at her. The two argued about who had the right of way. As the dispute escalated, the driver exited the car and lunged at the student.
The driver yanked a necklace off the student's neck, got back into the car and drove westbound on Louisiana Street.
The hemp necklace was valued at $15, Stg. George Wheeler said.
-Katie Hollar
ON THE RECORD
A KU student's front door was damaged between 6 p.m. Friday and 1 a.m. Monday at the 1400 block of Kentucky Street, Lawrence police said. The door was valued at $50.
A KU student's cellular phone was stolen between 1:30 a.m. and 3 a.m. Saturday at the 1300 block of West 24th Street, Lawrence police said. The phone was valued at $200.
A KU student's driver's license and purse were stolen between 10:15 pm. and 10:18 pm. Aug. 31 at the 1000 block of Maine Street, Lawrence police said. The merchandise was valued at $65
A KU student's end table was stolen between 12:15 a.m. and 2:40 a.m. Saturday at the 900 block of Michigan Street, Lawrence police said. The table was valued at $150
A KU student's hubscaps were stolen between 8 p.m. Friday and 12 a.m. Saturday at the 1000 block of Emery Road, Lawrence police said. The hubscaps were valued at $350.
A KU student's cellular phone and backpack were stolen between 10 p.m. and 10:40 p.m. Sept. 1 at the 4900 block of West Sixth Street, Lawrence police said. The merchandise was valued at $26
A KU student's wallet was stolen between Thursday 11:45 p.m. and 12:15 a.m. Friday from the Computer Center, the KU Public Safety Office said. The wallet and its contents were valued at $50.
A KU public safety officer was dispatched at 11:45 a.m. Monday on a report that a student's yellow parking permit was stolen from a parked car in lot 90, the KU Public Safety Office said. The permit was valued at $75.
A KU student's car window was broken and CD face plate was stolen between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. Monday from lot 123, the KU Public Safety Office said. The stereo and damage was estimated at $450
A KU student's Clarison detachable face stereo was stolen between 3:30 a.m. Sunday and 1 p.m. Monday from lot 123, the KU Public Safety Office said. The stereo was valued $150.
Senate committees to consider funds for organizations
By Chris Borniger
Kansan Staff writer
In their first meetings of the semester, Student Senate committees will consider allocating about $5,700 to fund seven student organizations.
All five committees will meet at 6:30 tonight at the Kansas Union — Graduate Affairs in the Walnut Room, Student Rights in the Jayhawk Room, Multicultural Affairs in the International Room, University Affairs in the Ballroom and Finance in Parlers A, B, and C.
Committees also will review a resolution condemning the Kansas Board of Education's decision to remove evolution from state assessment tests. Also, they will consider a resolution to support the efforts of students at the National Autonomous University in Mexico City to be better represented in university governance.
A bill to allocate $342 to the KU Gamers and Role Players Club.
A bill to allocate $412 to the KU Pre-Dental Club.
A bill to allocate $701.35 to the Academy of Students of Pharmacy for the Pharmacy Fair.
A bill to allocate $2,956 to the KU Mock Trial team.
A bill to amend Senate Rules and Regulations to allow the KU Mock Trial team to use funds for travel.
ON CAMPUS
■ A bill to allocate $428 to Working Against Violence Everywhere.
A bill to allocate $428 to KU Lead.
A bill to allocate $125 to RC Dee
A bill to allocate $428 to Circolo Italiano.
Child care grant applications are available today through Sept. 17 at the Office of Student Financial Aid. Applications are available between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in room 50 at Strong Hall. Call 864-4700.
The Office of Student Financial Aid is currently awarding federal work-study funds for the 1999-2000 academic year. Apply online at www.ukans.edu/~osfa. The office is open from 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in room 50 at Strong Hall or call 864-5492.
OAKS, the Nontraditional Student Organization is having a brown bag lunch from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. today at Alceve in the Kansas Union. Call Simmie Berrava at 830.0074.
Ecumenical Christian Ministries is having a University Forum from noon to 1 p.m. today at ECM, 1204 Oreded Ave. The program will be "Current Events and Humanitarian Relief in
Kosovo." Call Thad Holcombe at 843-4933.
Rosseau. Call Thad Holcombe at 843-4933.
■ Student Senate is having a series of meetings today in the Kansas Union. Committee orientation is at 6 p.m. in the Kansas Union Ballroom. Graduate affairs is meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Walnut Room. The rights committee is meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Jayhawk Room. Multicultural affairs is meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the International Room. University affairs is meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the ballroom. Finance is meeting at 6:30 p.m. in parkers A, B and C.
The KU Natural History Museum is sponsoring a lecture at 7:30 p.m. today at Plymouth Congregational Church, 925 Vermont St. The program will be "Creation? Evolution? Both? Neither?" Call Brad Kemn at 8644540
Golden Key National Honor Society is meeting at 7 p.m. tomorrow in room 100 at Smith Hall. Call Crystin at 842-6682.
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WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MOVIES
MOVES All movies are shown in Woodruff Auditorium for $2.00
"MI VIDA IOCA"
September 9
7 and 9:30 p.m.
"MY LEE TO LIVE"
September 14, 16
7 and 30 p.m.
"IMM9?"
September 8,10,11
7 and 9:30 p.m.
"FIVE DEADLY VENOMS"
September 10,11
Midnight
STUDENT UNION ACTIVITIES
TIMES AT NOON
Friday, September 10
Kansas Union Plaza
864-3477 · www.ukans.edu/~sua
CHIEFS TICKETS
On sale now, SUA Box Office
Level 4, 864-3477
ROLLING STONE ROCK AND ROLL BOWL
Friday, September 10
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Kansas Union Plaza
ALL COMMITTEE MEETINGS ARE IN THE KANSAS UNION
FIVE ARTS
Thursday, September 9
7:30 p.m.
FINE ARTS
RECREATION
Thursday, September 9
5:30 p.m.
UNION WEEKLY SPECIALS
Wednesday - Turkey Sandwich www.jayhawk
Wednesday - Turkey Sandwich,
WESCOE TERRACE LUNCH SPECIAL
864-4596
Chips & 22 oz. Medium Drink $4.07
THE KILL BOOKSTORES AND JONES & MITCHELL SPORTSWEAR WELCOME
Today - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Kansas Union, Level 2
JAYBOWL SPECIALS
Thursday & Sunday Nights - Techno-Bowling
Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. - Open Bowling $1.25 a Game
Friday & Saturday Nights - Open Bowling $1.50 a Game