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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2011
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VOLUME 123 ISSUE 146
MEDICAL HARVEST
New garden brings beauty, health
BY JONATHAN SHORMAN
jshorman@kansan.com
Marijana didn't make the cut this time, but nearly everything else did.
On Tuesday, the School of Pharmacy is planting a new medicinal garden south of their building on West Campus. Ken Audus, the current dean of the school, said that the first dean, Lucius Sayre, included the cannabis plant in the school's original garden in 1920. Marijuana was legal in the United States until 1937.
The new garden will recreate the original garden, except for marijuana, and also add dozens of species. In total, around 70 species will be planted.
Sayre, a faculty member in the schoolfrom 1885 to 1925, planted the original garden on the south slope of Mount Oread near today's Budig Hall, according to a news release.
The garden will contain five separate beds that will group together the different species. One of the beds will hold plants found in the original garden, while a second will hold plants listed in the U.S. Pharmacopeia and National Formulary, which sets standards for drug substances and medicine. A third will hold scented plants and a fourth will hold milkweeds.
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The fifth bed will hold plants in the genus Echinacea, a flower in the daisy family, widely used for medicinal purposes.
Left ro right: Felicia Seller, first-year pharmacy student from Clearwater, Jackie Bernick, first-year pharmacy student from St. Paul, Minn., and Luanna Bailey, first-year pharmacy student from El Dorado, plant the medicinal garden Tuesday afternoon
"This really is the crown jewel that is at the root, literally, of historical pharmaceutical compounds," said Jim Gray, with Heartland Plant Innovations, a company that partnered with the University on the garden.
Gray said the plants in the garden would not only help in the development of pharmaceuticals, but might also have nutritional applications.
Around 100 people gathered Tuesday afternoon to help plant the garden, following a short ceremony. Audus said the garden would be dedicated in June.
Edited by Caroline Bledowski
CAMPU
Making the most of a college career
When Tonia Salas reflects on her time at the University of Kansas, one experience sticks out in her mind. Her eyes light up and her smile widens. She wouldn't trade it for anything.
Salas, a senior from Alameda, Calif., became involved with KU Dance Marathon her sophomore year at the University. The organization quickly became one of her biggest passions.
"It is really close to my heart" Salas said.
Administrators have noticed Salas' dedication to KU Dance Marathon. Her involvement resulted in Salas winning the prestigious Ex.C.E.L. Award in fall of 2010. Every year, the Ex.C.E.L Award is given to two seniors who demonstrate excellence in community, education and leadership.
Tonia Salas, a senior from Alemeda, Calif., has earned several prestigious awards from the University. It all stemmed from her involvement with KU Dance Marathon. Howard Ting/KANSAN
senior year as the director of business operations.
"I had the benefit of seeing these kids grow and have grown close to their families," Salas said. "You can't really ever turn your back on them once you start."
KU Dance Marathon is a student-run, nonprofit organization that raises money for the Children's Miracle Network and donates to KU Pediatrics.
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Salas participated in the event as a sophomore and fell in love with the mission and the dedication of the students involved. As a junior, she worked as the assistant director for recruitment and spent her
After not getting involved in many activities in high school, Salas decided to make her mark in college.
Students work to raise money for the organization and then stay up for one night playing games and participating in activities. Children from the hospitals also attend the event with their families.
"The idea is that we stand for 12 hours so that one day the kids can stand with us," Salas said.
In addition to KU Dance Marathon, Salas served as a student senator during her time at Kansas. She is also a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and has served on the standards board and as a recruitment counselor.
The lighting project will provide lighted pathways from downtown to campus, beginning at South Park and following 12th Street to Louisiana Street. The total cost of this project is expected to surpass $500,000, but with previous investments of the city and University, this could be the final push to begin construction.
"I wanted to establish roots,' Salas said.
"My goal is just to continually impact people," Salas said. "I think once I stop with that there's really no purpose for me."
In fall 2010, Salas was selected as a KU Woman of Distinction for her involvement in the community and her service. In spring 2011, Salas received the Alexis Dillard Student Involvement Chancellor's Award.
Salas plans to head to North Carolina next year for graduate school. She will be taking classes at North Carolina State University and working in leadership development at the University of North Carolina. Salas wants to pursue a career in higher education administration, she said, and hopes someday to become a chancellor.
Although she aspirates to excel in higher education administration, Salas' goals ultimately don't boil down to titles and recognition.
The pathway will provide a safely lit route from downtown to campus for students in hopes of
CITY COMMISSION
— $109,548 for public services, such as The Ballard Community Center, Douglas County AIDS Project, Housing and Credit Counseling and the Lawrence Community Shelter
City approves $1M for public projects
Funding for these projects came from public works income, previous project surpluses, and a federal grant given to the community based on population and low to moderate income neighborhoods.
The city commission approved a budget plan of more than $1 million for public works, including a $137,000 investment in a downtown lighting project — a project spearheaded by Student Senate and other campus groups.
— $32,450 for improvement of five historical neighborhoods
Also included in the investment plan were:
preventing crimes, such as sexual assault.
— $49,500 for Lawrence Habitat for Humanity
Laura Nightengale
SPORTS|10A
Boxing champ visits Lawrence
Welterweight title holder Victor Ortiz made an appearance at Rock Chalk Sports Talk on Tuesday.
The 2010 Census reveals that more women receive advanced degrees than men.
Women lead in advanced degrees
EDUCATION | 3A
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