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Associate dean adjusts to new position
BY KIM LYNCH
PROFILE
Danny Anderson, new associate dean of interdisciplinary and area studies of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has had to adjust to more than just a new office.
"It was the first time in my entire professional life where I had been in a work environment where English is the language that we speak all day long," Anderson said of his new position.
Anderson studied at the University of Kansas as a graduate and worked in the department of Spanish and Portuguese for nearly 20 years. Going to an environment where English is the primary language spoken has taken some getting used to, he said.
"It struck me as really odd that I've lived in the United States most of my life and yet all of my professional
Anderson has a long history with the University. From 1980 to 1985, he was a graduate student in Spanish. Then he went to the University of Texas at Austin and served as a faculty member from 1985 to 1988 in Spanish and Portuguese. He came back to the University in 1988 and has been part of the Spanish and Portuguese faculty ever since.
life that I've been able to spend a big part of it speaking other languages," Anderson said.
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Danny Anderson, associate dean of liberal arts and sciences, has taught at the University since 1988.
Jill Kuhnheim, professor of Spanish and Portuguese, said Anderson, who was department chair for five years, had made great contributions to the Spanish and Portuguese department because he was good at making positive changes but also easing those changes with a smooth transition.
She said that Anderson was knowledgeable, but not imposing
with his knowledge and very open-minded about other cultures.
Kansan staff writer Kim Lynch can
be_contacted_at klynch@kansan.
com.
Edited by Shanxi Upsdell
SEPT.11
Events to discuss security, democracy
BY COURTNEY HAGEN
A discussion of America's surveillance efforts and a recap of recent Supreme Court cases highlight this year's September Project events.
The events were designed to allow University of Kansas students and the Lawrence community to reflect on Sept. 11 and discuss America's healing process.
Shannon Portillo, Shawnee doctoral student and a member of the September Project committee, said the project started in Washington, D.C., four years ago to "commemorate 9/11 by talking about democracy, patriotism and community." The event began at the University in 2003 and will take place at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St., this year, in addition to 417 locations around the world.
Maria Butler, community relations coordinator for the Lawrence Public Library, said she anticipated that the session on surveillance would spike
the interest of students and faculty.
"Security versus freedom is a very big question right now," Butler said. "Students should be concerned that the balance has shifted and will continue to shift. It is up for citizens to stop that or live with it; it is up for everyone to decide."
Butler helped coordinate the event with KU students. Butler said the library wanted to get involved with the project to bolster greater understanding and civic engagement.
"The September Project topics are of crucial interest to people right now," Butler said.
Portillo said she wanted the project to cause the campus community to be more proactive in their recognition of different perspectives and cultures.
Kansan staff writer Courtney Hagen can be contacted at chagen@ kansan.com.
— Edited by Elyse Weidner
THE SEPTEMBER PROJECT EVENTS
Monday
"Surveillance and Society Post 9/11"
A discussion on citizen rights and surveillance methods. Mike Hoefflich, law school professor and former dean of law will speak and then lead a discussion.
Tuesday
"Religious Cooperation in an Uncooperative World"
A panel presentation and discussion on division in the United States post-9/11 and how different religious groups are cooperating and building relationships as a result.
*Wednesday
"International Perspectives on the Post-9/11 United States"
A panel of five International students will discuss the effect of Sept. 11 on their lives and how they view the United States from an international perspective.
*Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006
"You Be the Judge: The United States Supreme Court in Review"
An interactive re-creation of supreme court cases led by Judge Joseph G. Pierron of the Kansas Court of Appeals.
*All weekday events begin at 7 p.m. Sunday's event begins at 2 p.m. All events will take place in the Lawrence Public Library Auditorium.
Source: The Lawrence Public Library
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