UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Thursday, September 7, 1995 3A Haskell students cope with heat Summer plagues inhabitants of school's residence halls By Tara Trenary Kansan staff writer Profuse sweating, extreme fatigue and the roar of fans resonating through moist hallways equal one thing — heat. This is exactly what many Haskell students who live in Osceola, Keokuk and Winona residence halls — all of which lack air conditioning — are now enduring. He said most of the residents went to the TV room or the quiet room, which do have air conditioning, when they became too hot. "I imagine they are all pretty uncomfortable," said Jonathan Herrod, Winona Hall resident assistant and Wetumka, Okla., freshman. Matt Flickner / KANSAN But trying to find a quiet and cool place to study "I imagine they are all pretty uncomfortable." poses a problem for some students. Kaleen Cleveland, Ft. Defiance, Ariz.. freshman, said her problems with the heat arose when she tried to study. The heat Jonathan Horrod Haskell resident assistant makes her too tired to concentrate. Russell Dennis, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., freshman, keeps a towel nearby to dry himself when he studies in the residence hall. The worst part about having no air conditioning, Dennis said, is sweating after getting out of the shower and immediately feeling like he needs to take another one. Herrod said that although there have been some complaints about the heat, he didn't know of any major problems. Plans to add air conditioning to Osceala, Keokuk and Winona are in the design stage, but no renovation plans have been made yet, said Hannes Combest, a spokesperson for Haskell. She said Haskell must first secure funding for the project, which could take another year. In the mean time, Haskell students might have to take the advice of Dixie Turquoise, Page, Ariz., freshman. "I drink more water and make sure the fan is right there at night," she said. Haskell Indian Nations University student Cody Dikeman, Caney freshman, studies in his room with his shirt off to beat the heat. The rooms at Osceola hall, where Dikeman lives, are not air conditioned. No escape from heat in halls Even partial air conditioning can give students sweats By Tara Trenary Kansan staff writer The heat never stops. University of Kansas students also have learned to grin and bear high temperatures in their residence and scholarship halls. Joy Benedict, student housing office assistant, said all resident halls were air conditioned in one way or another. Corbin Hall has no air conditioning in the main entry hall. "If you don't leave rooms open, it gets so hot that you can't do anything," said Aimee Buckland, Topeka freshman and Miller Scholarship Hall resident. The heat annoyed Marcus Brewer, Topeka junior and Stephenson resident, during the first few weeks of school. The kitchen, living room, counseling room and sleeping "Once you get more accustomed to it, it's not that bad," he said. Stephenson has air conditioning in the living "Once you get accustomed to it (the heat),it's not that bad." conditioning in the living room, dining room and recreation room, but the sleeping rooms have no air conditioning. rooms have air conditioning at Miller. This is similar to other halls such as Sellards, Stephenson and Watkins halls. Marcus Brower Topeka junior Rooms with only one window experienced difficulty with air circulation, Brewer said, but almost everyone has a fan and the ice machine runs continually for people who need it. Hoanh Nguyen, Wichita sophomore and Watkins resident, said there had been many complaints "Most of the people try to go to where it is cool," she said. Undergraduates learn to educate others Scholars program offers internships to first-generation college students Phillip Brownlee Kansan staff writer Becoming a professor isn't easy. That's why 20 KU undergraduates already are getting themselves prepared. sented in graduate education. The program, funded through the U.S. Department of Education, is for low-income, first-generation college students — neither parent has a bachelor's degree — and for students from groups traditionally under-repre- The students are participating in KU's McNair Scholars Program, which prepares undergraduates for doctoral study and careers in university teaching and research. "This is an equity program for those who may not be playing on a revel, playing field," said Chico Herbison, program director. The program, which is named for astronaut Ronald E. McNair, is open to students beginning their sophomore year and requires yearround tutoring; participation in workshops; academic, career and personal counseling; writing papers; and mentorships with graduate faculty. work," Herbison said. Dan Roy, San Francisco graduate student, is one such person. "You have to be a special student to do all this plus your course It provides no scholarships or direct financial support. "I saw right away the benefits of participating in the program if I wanted to achieve my goals." Dan Roy Amember of the McNair program gram is paid summer research internships in which students conduct independent research under the mentor supervision. Students Roy joined the McNair program at its inception three years ago and now is starting graduate studies in geography. "I saw right away the benefits of participating in the program if I wanted to achieve my goals," Roy said One benefit of the pro- attempt to produce papers based on their research that are worthy of publication or presentation at professional conferences. Roy said that his research internships helped him learn and build upon research skills he used as a graduate student. Peter Herlihy, the assistant professor of geography who supervised Roy's research, agreed that the internships were valuable experiences. "In Dan's case, it was one of the strongest reasons for his getting in the graduate program," he said. The internships also developed self-disciplines in study techniques and writing, he said. But Herbison and Roy warned that the program was not for everyone. "A full commitment must be given," Roy said. "But if you are willing to put in the time and effort to the program, it is worth it." NATURALWAY - NATURAL BODY CARE NATURAL FIBER CLOTHING *820-822 MASS. * 841-0100* Students interested in the program can pick up an application in 408 Bailey Hall. 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