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Monday, October 2, 1995
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Feminist group focuses on equality, diversity
By Sarah Wiese Kansan staff writer
They call themselves the Feminist Collective Force.
But don't jump to the wrong conclusion.
They do not believe that women are the superior sex or that men are the source of all oppression. In fact, there are at least three men who are members.
The group's definition of a feminist is anyone who believes women and men are equal and should be treated equally — period.
Last spring, a handful of KU women decided to form a campus group that would tackle issues affecting women, said Amy Turnbull, Lawrence junior and group member. The group officially began meeting this fall.
"This is a group that's concerned about the status of women in this community and this country," she said.
There is neither a president nor a coordinator. As the group's name suggests, all decisions are made collectively via consensus. Although the process requires the members to be patient, it results in stronger decisions, Turnbull said.
The group will focus on issues ranging from sexism to racism, from education to health care, from domestic violence to homophobia.
While the issues affect women, they touch other parts of society as
well, said Regan Cowan, Scottsdale, Ariz., sophomore and group member.
"We want to create awareness that women's issues affect everyone," Cowan said.
Turnbull said the group's function was to increase awareness and take action in the form of petition drives, speak-outs and marches.
About 40 people belong to the group, which began meeting informally over the summer. Though the majority of the group's members are women, several are men.
Rich Greenwood, Overland Park sophomore, went to a meeting last month with his girlfriend and didn't know what to expect.
"I went into it thinking I'd be the only male there, and I'd have to watch what I said," Greenwood said. "But it was totally the opposite."
He said he was surprised by how many views he had in common with the group.
"At first, I really felt strange classifying myself as a feminist," Greenwood said. "But by their definition, I'm really proud to say I'm a feminist."
The group is open to all people, and Cowan said diversity was the key to the group's success.
Anyone interested in joining or learning more about the Feminist Collective Force can attend its next meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, at the Oread Room in the Kansas Union.
CORRECTION
A story on page 5A of Thursday's Kansan about professors who post information on the Internet incorrectly attributed quotes to Catherine Shenoy, assistant professor of business. The Kansan regrets the error.
ON CAMPUS
Make that first impression a lasting one this fall!
842-5921 9th & Mississippi
University Placement Center will sponsor orientation sessions for anyone wishing to interview for jobs through the center, at 9:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. today and tomorrow at 149 Burge Union.
School of Law will sponsor "Survival Skills: Outlines, Study Aids and Other Secrets of the Universe," at 12:30 p.m. today at 106 Green Hall.
Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 11:30 a.m. today at 1204 Oread Ave.
St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center will celebrate Mass at 12:30 p.m. today at Danforth Chapel. For more information, call 843-0357.
KU Karate Club will meet at 5:30 p.m. today at 215 Robinson Center. For more information, call Jon Sides at 832-1771.
The University of Kansas will sponsor a linguistics colloquy, featuring Naomi Bolotin, at 3:30 p.m. today at 206 Blake Hall.
Straight Allies will meet at 5:30 p.m. today at the Regionalist Room in the Kansas Union. For more information, call Brenda Daly at 841-8610.
International Students Association will meet at 6 p.m. today at the International Room in the Kansas Union.
Phi Alpha Delta will meet at 7 tonight at the Centennial Room in the Kansas Union. For more information, call Laura Gomez at 841-8699.
KU Yoga Club will meet at 7 tonight at 310 Burge Union. For more information, call Melissa at 749-9372.
KU Kempo Karate will meet at 7:30 tonight at 207 Robinson Center. For more information, call Mark Hurt at 842-4713.
■ OAKS — Nontraditional Student Organization will sponsor a brown bag lunch at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow at the Rock Chalk Room in the Burge Union. For more information, call Laura Morgan at 864-4064.
Episcopal and Lutheran Campus Ministry will celebrate Holy Eucharist at 12:05 p.m. tomorrow at Danforth Chapel. For more information, call Joe Alford at 843-8202.
Office of Study Abroad will sponsor an informational meeting about Great Britain direct
exchange program at noon tomorrow at 4020 Wescoe Hall. For more information, call Nancy Mitchell at 864-3742.
Office of Study Abroad will sponsor an informational meeting about study in a French-speaking country at 4 p.m. tomorrow at 4076 Wescoe Hall.
KU Fencing Club will meet at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow at 215 Robinson Center. For more information, call John Hendrix at 864-1529.
KU Environs will meet at 6 p.m. tomorrow at the Kansas Union. Ask for specific room at the candy counter. For more information, call Katherine at 864-7325.
KU Meditation Club will meet at 6 p.m. tomorrow at Alcove D in the Kansas Union. For more information, call Ravi Hirekatur at 832-8789.
KU Coalition on Diversity will sponsor a town meeting with Chancellor Robert Hemenway at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Jayhawk Room in the Kansas Union. For more information, call Greg Frost at 864-7243.
*Inspirational Gospel Voices will meet at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow at 328 Murphy Hall. For more information, call Melanie Posey at 841-6518.
KU Students for Life will meet at 7 p.m. tomorrow at Alcove G in the Kansas Union. For more information, call Susan at 749-3192.
Kansas City Baptist Temple Student Ministries will sponsor a Bible Study at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Regionalist Room in the Kansas Union. For more information, call Adam Decatur at 841-1683.
Amnesty International will meet at 8 p.m. tomorrow at the Glass Onion, 624 W. 12th St. For more information, call Darin Worthington at 832-2488.
Weather
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ON THE RECORD
Clothing valued at $90 and sports cards valued at $10 were stolen between 1:30 and 4 p.m. Wednesday from a car in Lot 34, southeast of the Computer Center, KU police reported.
Percussion equipment valued at $1,165 was stolen between noon Sept. 21 and 1:30 p.m. Tuesday from 103 Murphy Hall, KU police reported.
A parking pass valued at $35 was stolen between 6 p.m. Tuesday and 3 p.m. Wednesday from a car in Lot 111, southwest of Gertrude Sellards Pearson-Corbin Hall, KU police reported.
A driver's license, a bus pass and keys valued together at $76 were stolen between 11:15 p.m. Sept. 25 and 11 a.m. Tuesday from a room in Ellsworth Hall, KU police reported.
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