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University Daily Kansan/Wednesday, December 4, 1991
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Grant finances Med Center, Hungary research project
$2.3 million marked for research on children's cancer
By Kerrie Gottschalk
Kansan staff writer
In Hungary and the United States, the cancer rate for children is about the same.
the same. But Hungarian children die at almost twice the rate of U.S. children.
The University of Kansas Medical center, along with a group of Hungarian physicians, soon will begin trying to remedy the situation.
Yesterday, Med Center officials announced at a news conference that they received a $2.33 million grant to create a key research center with two korean high health institutions.
The grant, one of only 10 awarded by the United States Agency for International Development, will be used to create Pediatric Oncology Outreach to Hungary (POOH). Winnie the Pooh is the program's mascot.
"This grant, over a span of three years,
without question, will make a significant difference in the treatment of children with cancer in Hungary," said Stephen Russell, director of the KU Cancer Center.
The creation of the program was the result of collaborative efforts between the Med Center J John Kepes, a neuropathologist; Frederick Holmes, professor of medicine; and Tribahwan Vats, director of pediatric hematology/ornology; and Hungarians Deszo Schuler, Joseph Borsi and Irnany Nary.
Hungarian medicine is like an engine running in neutral, and I think this grant should be extended.
Borsi is with Semmelweiss Medical University in Budapest, Schuler is a professor at the Second Department of Pediatrics, and Nyary is from the National Institute of Neurosurgery, also in Budapest. Both health centers are important treatment centers in Hungary.
Schuler said the grant would increase
the quality of care for cancer patients in Hungary.
Kepes said that Hungarian medical education and knowledge were excellent but that the technology was limited.
*There is such a big readiness and such a willingness to do everything possible to help our children, "Schuler said.
Vats explained that the services KU physicians would provide included training nursing staff, sharing research information and creating specific records and protocols of treating and diagnosing different cancers.
The grant also will provide an ambulance to transport children for diagnostic tests, laboratory equipment and an operation room. The grant also will be created to keep cancer statistics.
"I am convinced if we doour best and use this opportunity well, then we shall succeed," Schuler said.
Justin Krugo / KANSAN
Staying in the lines
Putting the finishing touches on a painting of Jayhawk Boulevard, Todd Lagerl completes an end-of-s semester assignment for one of his classes. The Chicago junior had been working on the project for about two weeks.
SenEx votes to restrict students from parking behind Fraser Hall
By Alexander Bloemhof
Kansan staff writer
Student and faculty representatives yesterday clashed over a proposal that would prohibit students from parking in lot 14 behind Fraser Hall before 8:30 p.m.
Although the student representatives to the University Senate Executive Committee argued for more student parking space, the faculty majority of SenEx approved the proposal.
SenEx forwarded the proposal to University Council for consideration in January.
The proposal was one of eight recommendations the Parking Board submitted yesterday to ExeF.
The board recommended that lot 14 be restricted to faculty and staff from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. because faculty and staff members had come in and they could not park close to their offices at night.
Lot 14 currently is a blue zone from 7. m to 7. p.m. on weekdays. After 5. p.m, it opens up to anybody. Blue zones are reserved for faculty and staff with blue parking permits.
Roger Ross, student representative in SenEx, said this would eliminate 22 parking spots for stud-
"The big student gripe is not having space close to campus," Ross said. "I think predominantly after 5, students are the predominant users of those spots."
"Yes," said Frances Ingemann, professor of literature, who also taught students take them before faculty can get them.
Alan Black, professor of architecture and urban
design and head of the Parking area, said faculty members who taught at night could not get to their
But Greg Hughes, student representative, said students could not get to the library.
"Students should have as much right to get to the industry as faculty has to get to their offices." *Hugh Lester*.
Nancy Dahl, associate professor of biological sciences, said there simply were not enough parking spaces close to campus.
In a show of hands, four faculty representatives approved the proposal. The two students opposed
Twoother controversial Parking Board proposals were tabled.
The board had proposed a fee for departmental parking passes because so many passes are required to be parked.
The second proposal that was tabled concerned vehicles with state license plates.
The board had proposed to charge vehicles with state license plates for parking in permit lots on campus.
The other recommendations unanimously approved by SenEx were:
- Requirement of a valid faid (affid ID to purchase cards.
- Requirement of a red or blue parking permit.
- Campus access passes for each semester in addition to annual access passes
- Reduction of the cost of car pool permits by $10.
- A change in rules and regulations that refunds will be made in return for "identifiable remnants of used permits."
Minority directory created to help students meet peers
Directory's purpose includes assistance in finding tutors
By Rochelle Olson Kansan staff writer
The office of minority affairs plans to distribute a minority student directory early next semester to help students meet each other.
Sherwood Thompson, director of minority affairs, said many students told him they had problems meeting other minorities.
"They wanted a way on a large campus like this to somehow get to know other people," he said. "It's good to have people around."
ed. Bonds said.
After the first printing, several hundred copies of the book will be distributed to campus departments and minority student organizations. After the second printing, which is scheduled for March, copies will be distributed to minority students and a limited number will be available to people who request them.
She sent surveys to about 1,500 students. The directory includes information about the 400 who respond.
London Bonds, program assistant for minority affairs, coordinated the directory.
The survey included questions about the students' majors, special skills, computer abilities and whether they were interested in giving or receiving tutoring.
Bonds said students would be able to contact others with strengths in certain areas for assistance.
The directory also will provide a reference list of resources and services available for students.
"Some of the upperclassmen will benefit from it as well," Bonds said.
The office originally wanted to distribute the directory in the fall but putting together the directory took much more effort.
Tiffany Turt, Overland Park junior, said the directory was a good way for students to help each other.
Hurt, the newsletter chairperson for Black Student Union, replied to the guide survey.
"I think it would be good for contacting other students that may be more experienced in one area that you may need help in," Hurt said.
Auditing provides option of class without credit for 'students' of all ages
By Jennifer Bach Kansan staff writer
For three weeks this semester, 66-year-old Robert Cobb sat in Corinne Anderson's French class practicing the pronunciation in anticipation of traveling to France.
"Once you get over the inhibition of being the oldest and slowest person in class, it's very rewarding." Cobb said. "I tenjoyed it very much."
Participating in Anderson's class refreshed Cobb's memory and helped him better communicate on his trip, he said.
Cobb, retired professor of English, is one of many people who have taken advantage of the Board of Regents polite and respectful residents 60 and older to audit classes.
Martine Hammond-Paludan, Regents director of academic affairs, said the Regents gave people 60 and older the option of auditing classes — with the instructor's permission — at all six Regents universities.
and ideas with his age and experience."
"Too many students are paying for an education just to get a degree," she said.
Pam Houston, director of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences undergraduate center, said it would be encouraging if more people would audit classes. "Iwish (auditing) would get out of control," Houston said.
People who audit classes do so to receive an education, not to earn a degree, Houston said.
But Hammond-Paludan said people
would only be allowed to audit classes when space was available.
("The auditors") can't take a space a pausing student might want to, "take." Hitting the hard ground.
Richard Morrell, University registrar, said that anyone could audit a class with permission of the instructor they do not receive any credit or grade.
Because auditors do not pay for courses, no record exists of how many people audit classes at the University of Kansas each year, he said.
to other universities allow auditors to enroll in classes, but not for credit.
Morrell said.
"That way, everyone in class was proper authorization and is paying for the privilege of being there," he said.
Every time a person audits a class, the University may be losing money, Morrell said.
Because some classes are so large, students could audit a class for the entire semester without having to ask the instructor for permission.
But many faculty members said they thought the auditing policy was beneficial to the University.
Anderson said auditors could be an
Anderson said that she would not turn an auditor away, whether they were older or younger than 60.
"If they have the motivation to contribute as an auditor, they can be a great contribution to class," she said. "If you want to just sit there like a bump on a log."
Cobb said he planned to continue auditing French classes at KU.
"Their enthusiasm and determination can set a good example for the students." she said.
inspiration to the other students in the class.