THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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VOL. 116 ISSUE 23
▼ SECURITY
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2005
University delays password lockout Officials reset deadline for Oct. 3
Three days after students and faculty members had to change their passwords, the University of Kansas' new secure password policy hasn't gone into effect
policy lasts long. Students and faculty who didn't change their password by last Thursday would not have had access to their KU online account until they changed it.
But they can continue to use their old password until Oct. 3, said Jerie Catlin, director of program and service management of Information Technology.
There's a difference between the policy and forcing the policy, Catlin said, and it would not have been possible to force the policy on every student and faculty member in one day.
faculty member in such a "We're giving them a chance to learn about secure passwords," Catlin said. "It's kind of a learning phase."
When students with an old password log onto KU online services, such as Kyou, the University's student portal Web site, a message with a link will appear as a reminder to change their password, Catlin said.
A secure password contains at least seven characters with one number, one upper and lower case letter, a special character, such as &, # or ?, and cannot be the student's name or a word in the dictionary.
Beginning today, students and faculty who have not changed their passwords will receive an e-mail reminder with a link to change their password.
or a word in the email.
To change your password,
visit http://www.ku.edu/com-
puting/password.
Stouffer Place provides cultural interactions
John Jordan
STUDENT HOUSING
For Johnson and Lucy Machado, moving to Lawrence from Victoria, Brazil, has provided a different culture but, at the same time, they have settled down in an area where diversity is common.
BY LOUIS MORA
lmora@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
The Machados have only been here a month, but they already have friends from Ecuador, Chile and the Philippines.
Assistance provided by the diverse community at Stouffer Place, which is located west of Allen Fieldhouse and opened in 1959, has helped ease that transition.
The University of Kansas' housing complex, reserved for married students or students with children, houses 250 families from 38 different countries and allows residents to surround themselves with
Place complex.
Marcela Quintana-Lara,
Iquique, Chile, has lived at Stouffer Place for four years while she's been working on her doctorate in the Teaching as a Second Language program. She said residents would help each other study prepare for exams.
for exams.
"The bond we have is in relation to support each other in relation to the studies," Quintana-Lara said.
Place complex.
Stouffer is also filled with
But residents' interaction is not confined to the Stouffer
"I have friends here, because sometimes I feel like 'what am I doing here?'" she said. "It's a good relationship we have already."
The thing that I appreciate is that the children that are growing up in this community are getting a very early emersion in this type of lifestyle that promotes having friends in every color, language, race, creed and religion." Courtney Fox
While Johnson works on his doctorate degree, Lucy Machado, who is not a student, talks with other residents who have undergone the transition of moving to another country.
Courtney Fox Student resident of Stouffer Place
people who are adjusting to life in the United States, as well as students who are raising a family.
"I have people here that can share the same feelings," Lucy Machado said. "I am not alone."
also filled with children. Like the community, they interact with others their age who may not even speak the same language.
languages Cortney and Ryan Fox are one of the youngest couples in the community. They don't have children, but that doesn't stop them from interacting with the children in the complex and creating different activities for them.
"The thing that I appreciate is that the children that are growing up in this community are getting a very early immersion in this type of lifestyle that promotes having friends in every color, language, race, creed and religion." she said.
sophomore, said she enjoyed watching children of different cultures interact.
Cortney Fox, Bellevue, Neb.,
Ryan Fox, Chesapeake, Va. senior, said the family environment and diverse community has added to his learning experience at the University.
hence at the university "It's a great experience," he said. "Almost nowhere else in the world do you get this kind of mixture of cultures. It's great to take advantage of."
Hemenway calls for cure University research groups will form new cancer center CANCER RESEARCH PROGRAMS Cancer Biology Understanding what causes cancer, how tumor cells are different, and the differences in cancer cells that can be exploited for therapy.
BY TRAVIS ROBINETT
trobinett@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
Chancellor Robert Hemenway wants the University of Kansas' No.1 priority to be finding a cure for cancer.
"Too many families have experienced the pain that accompanies a diagnosis of cancer," Hemenway said.
Hemenway said. For the University to achieve his goal, Hemenway told the faculty and staff on Sept. 8, cancer researchers at the KU Medical Center and the Lawrence campus would pursue National Cancer Institute designation as
a regional cancer center.
a regional cancer center. Roy Jensen, director of the Kansas Masonic Cancer Research Institute, said Kansas was in the middle of a ring of NCI centers. He said Kansans must drive a minimum of 200 miles to reach one.
"What we want to do is fill that hole," Jensen said.
hole, jensen said.
The University is in the process of expanding a cancer program that would be able to apply for NCI designation, Jensen said. The NCI, which has a goal to cure cancer by 2015, wants to see whether the University has a real focus on cancer research, committed resources and
Experimental Therapeutics Coordinates efforts of cancer drug discovery and development.
Cancer Prevention and Control
★ Cancer Prevention and Control
Preventing cancer, primarily in high risk populations.
Source: Roy Jensen, director of the Kansas mesonic cancer research institute
enough clinical cancer research before designation is given.
The NCI is a branch of the National Institute of Health that sponsors centers' programs and provides research support, enabling cancer investigators to achieve a higher level of productivity. Jensen said.
The KU Medical Center is adding new leadership positions, Jensen said. He estimated that an application for NCI designation could be submitted two years after a deputy director
SEE CANCER ON PAGE 6A
Former president, Nobel Prize winner will speak, accept award at Lied Center
Polish leader will claim Dole Prize, $25,000 on Thursday
BY ALY BARLAND
abarland@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
Lech Walesa was only the third international figure to address a joint session of Congress. He was the first democratically elected president of Poland.
On Thursday, he will become the third recipient of the Dole Institute Leadership Prize and speak to the KU community at the Lied Center.
Walesa has been jailed by the former Communist government of Poland and was once placed under house arrest. His peaceful resistance of that government earned him a Nobel Peace Prize in 1983. He's also toured the world and received the Medal of Freedom.
Freedom. The leadership prize "recognizes an individual or organization whose leadership has served to inspire others by demonstrating that the phrase virtuous politician is no oxymoron." Along with the recognition, the honoree receives $25,000.
Bill Lacy, director of the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, credits Walesa as being key to ending the Cold War. As a dockyard worker, Walesa organized workers and led protests against the Communist government.
Lech Walesa, former president of Poland and Nobel Peace Prize winner, will speak at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Lied Center. Walesa is this year's recipient of the Dole Institute Leadership Prize.
Lacy said. The Dole Institute hopes more students will come to hear Walesa and become involved in politics, Lacy said. Earle said he didn't consider an event successful unless he saw students
said.
Jonathan Earle, associate director of the Dole Institute, said that most people changed history by being part of large movements. Walesa was different, he said.
"He obviously had an important effect in shaping the world that we all live in today," Lacy said.
Each year, the staff of the Dole Institute meets with former Sen. Bob Dole to determine who should win the prize. This year, the choice was unanimous,
said. "He really was a person whose single actions helped change the lives of people in Eastern Europe," Earle said.
Date: Thursday Sept. 22
Time: 8 p.m.
Place: Lied Center
SEE WALESA ON PAGE 6A
Tickets are free and are available at the Lied Center box office or calling 864-2787.
The box office is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The Student Union Activities office in the Kansas Union and the Murphy Hall ticket office will also have tickets available.
Today's weather
Kansas starts 3-0 for first the time since 1997 Defenders had seven sacks in Saturday's 34-14 victory against Louisiana Tech.The offense overcame a sluggish first half to score 27 points. PAGE 1B
Homeless adjust to ordinance limiting soliciting In July, the Lawrence City Commission passed an ordinance banning agressive panhandling. While many downtown patrons appreciate the ban, it's making life harder on some homeless. PACC 2A
Loss ends weekend No. 24 soccer team suffered a disappointing 3-1 loss yesterday against Purdue.The loss came a day after Kansas shut out California-lrvine 4-0. Kansas begins conference play at Baylor on Friday. PAGE 8B
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Classifieds... 7B
Crossword... 6B
Horoscopes... 6B
Opinion... 5A
Sports... 1B
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