》 RECORDS
University begins probe into leaked information
BY SASHA ROE
sroe@kansan.com
The University of Kansas began an investigation into an unauthorized release of private information Thursday. It would not discuss the details of the investigation, but said it would notify those individuals whose names were in the materials early next week.
The University Daily Kansan received two manila envelopes containing the confidential information of students, faculty and University employees on Tuesday. An anonymous source in a cover letter attached with the materials said the information was recovered from the department of mathematics. The Kansan returned the original
contents to the University on Wednesday. The University said it needed to have the personal information before it could begin the investigation.
University relations director Todd Cohen said the University held meetings Thursday about what action to take in the investigations. Cohen said the University was going through the information and that it would take some time to determine who was involved. He said students and faculty members involved in the incident wouldn't be notified until early next week after all the information had been viewed.
An employee in the department of mathematics, Gloria Prothe, was implicated in the cover letter for not disposing of the confidential information properly. Prothe said she couldn't react to the situation because she hadn't seen the cover letter or the personal information. She said she had been contacted by the University and would cooperate with the investigation. She said the University asked about the department's procedure when disposing of personal information.
"I told them that we do have a policy to shred confidential information," Prothe said.
Some of the materials included in the envelopes sent to The Kansan included Social Security numbers, credit card information, student grades and tests, graduate teaching assistant rosters and KUID numbers.
The Kansan contacted students involved with the incident on Thursday.
Joanna Roche, Overland Park graduate student, hadn't heard about the information leak. An online paper grader application containing Roche's address, e-mail address, phone number, KUID and class grades was included in the materials sent to The Kansan. Roche said it was something that needed to be taken care of.
"Somebody messed up," Roche said.
"When they tell me they're going to shred it,
I believe that they're going to."
Grant Buffington, St. Louis junior, also had personal information in the materials. He said he didn't feel very comfortable that his information was available. He said in the
future he would like to know more about who handles it and where it went.
Other students weren't as concerned with the private information leak.
Milad Jowkar, Mashhad, Iran, sophomore, said it didn't bother him that information like his KUID, phone number, e-mail address and grades were available, but if it were his Social Security or credit card number he would be concerned.
"If it included my account number, it would cause a problem," Jowkar said. "When it involves money that's different."
Check kansan.com to follow updates regarding the investigation.
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Famous grad returns for 'Editors Day'
As a correspondent for NBC News, Bob Dotson has traveled the globe telling people's stories. Dotson looks for ordinary people who sometimes do great things.
Dotson, a 1968 graduate of the University of Kansas, will be the featured speaker for Editors Day on Saturday in Alderson Auditorium in the Kansas Union. The event begins at 1 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
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》 FUNDRAISER
Exercise for a good cause
The fundraiser consists of a zumba class, which is to be taught by Melissa White, who also teaches at the Lawrence Athletic Center.
The Center for Community Outreach is hosting a "zumbathon" fundraiser Saturday at the Student Recreation Fitness Center.
Zumba is an aerobic workout based on Latin dance moves. The fundraiser is from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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Sara Turnbull, left, supports her father, Dave, at a marathon after her first chemotherapy treatment for Hodgkin's Lymphoma in February 2005. Dave returned the support by wearing a shirt that read, "I'm running for Sara."
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Sara, above, receives her last chemotherapy treatment. "It was the best feeling in the world," she said of finishing.
lawrence light the night
When: 6 p.m. Saturday
The event: It will begin with music, food and drink, an auction, and fireworks in South Park. The walk down Vermont and Massachusetts streets begins at 7:30 p.m. For a $25 donation, participants can carry lighted balloons during the walk; light balloons for survivors, red for supporters and gold for those walking in memory of someone.
Where: Begins in South Park, later moves along Vermont and Massachusetts streets.
For more information: http://www.active.com/donate/ltnShawne/stridersforsurvivors, or visit Sara Turnbull's Facebook event page, "Light the Night in L-Town."
》 LIGHT THE NIGHT
Cancer walk holds special meaning
BY SASHA ROE
sroe@kansan.com
Freshman year can be challenging for anyone, but for Sara Turnbull it was a life-changing ordel. When she returned for her second semester in January 2005, Sara faced a battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, a cancer affecting lymph nodes and other immune tissue.
Nearly three years later, Sara's victory against cancer encouraged her to support others struggling with the same disease. She will lead a team of walkers in "Light the Night," a fundraiser for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Saturday.
When Sara, now an Overland Park senior, experienced lower back pain that didn't go away during winter break of her freshman year, she made an appointment at Watkins Memorial Health Center. She said the doctor had been researching cancer symptoms and realized the back pain was serious. After a chest X-ray, the doctor told Sara that she had found a mass in her chest and that Sara needed to see an oncologist immediately.
"I just sat in my car in the parking lot and cried," Sara said. "I was trying to figure out what happened."
"Cancer is the biggest emotional roller coaster anyone could ever go through." Sara said. "You're extremely scared and sad for yourself. Then you're bitter, and 'Why me?' Finally, you come to the point of 'Well OK, I'm going to have to do this.'"
The oncologist diagnosed Sara with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Sara left the University of Kansas to spend the next six months undergoing chemotherapy treatments at the Kansas City Cancer Center. Sara dreaded the taste of the chemicals and the "vein pain" caused by all the chemicals in her bloodstream during three- to four-hour chemotherapy sessions. She said the worst part was staying strong during a time when so much was unknown.
Sara knew she could count on the support of her father, Dave Turnbull, who had run marathons to raise money for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for eight years before she was diagnosed. The diagnosis gave Dave a personal stake in his charity work.
Dave said he had raised about $25,000 for the society through a series of seven marathons before Sara got sick. Sara said she went to almost all of her father's marathons and was extremely proud of him. After Sara's first chemotherapy treatment in February 2005, Dave ran a marathon in Austin, Texas, on his 60th birthday. The back of his shirt read, "I'm running for Sara."
"I knew the whole time it was going to be a good cause," Dave said. "But after Sara was diagnosed it gave it a whole new perspective in my mind."
Sara said she depended on the support of her family and friends. Her boyfriend at the time, Evan Thompson, Kansas City, Kan., sophomore, said he tried to visit every day and realized the little things helped. Thompson said he would bring Sara a different drink after each chemotherapy treatment because the chemicals and flavors would taste bad if she drank the same thing every time. Thompson said watching someone close to him fight cancer was life-changing.
"It put a big importance on the sanctity of life for me," Thompson said. "Every day I just started realizing you may not have another."
Dave said Sara's battle with lymphoma brought Sara, her mother and him closer. He said that Sara depended on their support but that they also needed Sara to be strong.
"It was the worst six months of my life," Dave said. "But in one way it was the best with the way it brought us together."
Sara's cancer went into remission in October 2005. She said she returned to the University with an altered outlook on life.
"It was weird to hear people complain about the little things," Sara said. "There's so much more going on."
Sara also became more involved with The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the "Light the Night" program. Saturday will mark Sara's third year participating in Lawrence's walk.
Sara will lead her team, "Striders for Survivors." She will be joined by friends and family and encouraged others to participate. Dave will also lead a team, "Sara's Strollers."
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Lied Center offers Pink Floyd tribute
Fans who never had the chance to check out Pink Floyd in concert will be able to — sort of. The Lied plays host this weekend to "The Pink Floyd Experience", which will celebrate the career of Pink Floyd with concert footage, a cover band and new innovative technology.
The two-hour concert includes a mas
sive light show and other iconic symbols of the band throughout the show. Brad Knauss, associate director of marketing for the center, said the band appealed to both younger and older generations, which along with the multimedia show, encouraged the center to bring the show to the University.
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Donors help restore chapel
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After seven months of construction, Danforth Chapel will be re-dedicated at 2:30 p.m. Saturday.
The construction, which cost about $900,000, included adding a bride's room, refurbishing the organ and re-doing the floors.
Linda Stewart, who donated money with her husband, noticed the chapel needed improvements while attending her grandson's wedding at the chapel more than three years ago.
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Danforth Chapel renovations include adding a heating and cooling system and refurbishing the organ.
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