THE UNIVERSITY OF DARY KANSAN
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2007
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NEWS
STUDY ABROAD
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Petition supports Israel program
BY SARAH NEFF
sneff@kansan.com
Nick Lush leaned over a table on the Stauffer-Flint lawn and signed a Hillel petition that would make it easier for University of Kansas students to study abroad in Israel.
The Israel study abroad program was suspended in 2000 when a travel warning was issued by the U.S. Department of State. The University has a policy not to send students to countries with travel warnings because of liability.
Hillel proposed a compromise that would create an affiliation with the University of Texas. Under the compromise, KU students could study abroad through the University of Texas, which has a program in Israel, while remaining enrolled at the University.
Zac Pollack, Overland Park sophomore, Hillel member and organizer of the petition, said if the petition worked out then the Office of Study Abroad would help students study abroad rather than saying "no." He said 40 students signed the petition.
Adam MarDonald/KANCAN
Lush, Sacramento, Calif., senior, said he studied abroad in Florence two semesters ago, but his first choice was Israel. He said all the countries on the list should be looked at objectively, rather than discontinuing the program just because it made the list.
Susan Gronbeck-Tedesco, director of the Office of Study Abroad, said students came in every year and asked to go to Israel. She said the decision was made by individual universities, and the University
would reinstate the program when it was removed from the travel advisory list.
"Just because one thing has happened at any time in its history doesn't mean that country should be permanently barred from having people go there," Lush said. "America is a sworn ally of Israel and sworn to defend the country. It's kind of ridiculous that we wouldn't offer students here the ability to go."
Rachel Goldberg, St. Louis sophomore and Grinspoon intern for Hillel, said she knew students who studied abroad in Israel who disenrolled from the University to do so.
"It's quite a tedious process. They are going and they are safe. There's no reason why KU shouldn't put it on their list," Goldberg said.
Gronbeck-Tedesco said any policy changes were up to Provost Richard Lariviere, who couldn't be reached for comment. She said the University accepted transfer credit for students who went around the policy to study abroad in Israel.
Jacci Shanon, Austin, Texas, sophomore, and Haley Becker, Overland Park sophomore, prepare falafels to sell to students Wednesday. The sale was part of an event that promoted a petition to consider Israel a study abroad destination.
Edited by Meghan Murphy
travel warnings
Countries currently on the travel warning list on the U.S. Department of State Web site:
Syria
Algeria
Timor-Leste
Sudan
Haliti
Burundi
Central African Republic
Iraq
Israel, the West Bank
and Gaza
Lebanon
Saudi Arabia
Chad
Colombia
Côte d'Ivoire
Iran
Nepal
Eritrea
Yemen
Philippines
Uzbekistan
Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Sri Lanka
Afghanistan
Kenya
Nigeria
Indonesia
Pakistan
Somalia
List current as of 4:50 p.m. Wednesday. List fluctuates daily. For the most current list and the reasoning behind the warning, visit http://travel.state.gov
BY MATT LINDBERG mlindberg@kansan.com
>> LAWRENCE
Students in need of a new amp, stereo or turntable should stop by the "For Your Ears Only" benefit sale this weekend. The benefit, which sells donated audio equipment, will raise money for the University of Kansas Audio-Reader program.
Benefit sale raises money for Audio-Reader program
Equipment donations surpass previous years
The Audio-Reader program provides those who are blind and print disabled a chance to experience newspapers, magazines and other media outlets by having volunteers read to.
unteers read to them.
Lawrence community all year long.
"We are providing a service to those who are unable to perform it, to fill in that void you have by not reading," said Sarah Hemme, assistant director of Audio-Reader.
"You name it, we have it this year." Campbell said. "We have LPs, CDs, audio books, DJ equipment to name a few."
Campbell said donations were better than ever this year.
Donations also include various collectables, such as a vintage music set autographed by Louis Armstrong.
"I don't really listen to them
"We are providing a service to those who are unable to perform it, to fill in that void you have by not reading."
Lawrence resident Lewis Reid said he donated several CDs to help the cause.
SARAH HEMME
Assistant director of Audio-Reader
Hemme said volunteers read copies of the University Daily Kansan and other newspapers and magazines. She said they also took special requests from their listeners.
Janet Campbell, an Audio-Reader volunteer, said although the University sponsored the program, it was required to raise one-third of its budget each year. The "For Your Ears Only" benefit allows the program to raise funds by collecting donations of audio equipment from the
anymore so I think it's better than throwing them away" Reid said.
Hemme said she hoped the bigger inventory would lead to higher profits.
"We would like to see proceeds go up
higher than ever before because our donations have been so big and because a lot of time and effort has been put into this event.
"For Your Ears Only," will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in buildings one and two at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Admission on Friday will cost $10. Admission on Saturday is free.
Edited by Elizabeth Cattell
THIS WEEK ON CAMPUS
September 20, 2007
Center for Community Outreach challenging education, empowering
Zumbathon Fundraiser
ZUMBA
FITNESS
dance your way to a fitter you exciting and unique Latin moves and rhythms Zumba the class that is taking the world by storm!
Saturday, September 22 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
KU Recreation Center
Win Prizes including: ipod, KU T-shirts, and a tanning package
Student Recreation Fitness Center Members: $10
Non-Student Recreation Fitness Center Members: $15
Register in the CCO office in the KS Union
Attention KU Students!
Submit applications to the Department of Communication Studies 102 Bailey Hall
Are you interested in becoming a Student Senator?
Deadline is 5pm Monday September 24,2007
Student Senate is now accepting applications for Replacement Senator seats.
Meet Tuesday, September 25th 7pm, at Alderson Auditorium
3 Graduate Seats
3 Jr/Sr CLAS Seats
1 Education Seat
Come Celebrate KU
Applications can be picked up in the Student Senate office, 410 Kansas Union and are due Friday, Sept. 21 at 5pm.
ABWA's 5th Birthday!
Cake, Scavenger Hunt, Elections & Raffle Prizes!
The Leadership Studies Program is now accepting applications for the leadership studies minor.
Questions? Adam McGonigle amcgonigle87@yahoo.com
Want to become a leader?
WE NEED A NEW LOGO FOR KU ON WHEELS AND SAFERIDE. MAKE LOGOS THAT WILL BE PART OF KU HISTORY!
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:
KU ON WHEELS LOGO CONTEST
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO-
- DESIGN A LOGO FOR KU ON WHEELS,SAFERIDE,OR BOTH
- FILL OUT A REGISTRATION FORM ONLINE OR AT THE KU PARKING
AND TRANSIT OFFICE
- SEND IN YOUR LOGO VIA CD OR EMAIL
- VOTE ONLINE FOR THE TOP LOGO!
CHECK OUT WWWKUONWHEELS.KUEDU FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION
ALL SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE OCTOBER 3 AT 12:00. EMAIL TO KUONWHEELS@KUEDU OR BRING A CD TO THE KUJ PARKING AND TRANSIT OFFICE. VOTING IS OCTOBER 8-12.
WEVE GOT NEW BUSES, WE NEED A NEW LOGO. BRING A NEW LOOK TO KU ON WHEELS!
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