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A parade was held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the modern Jayhawk, created by Hal Sandy. He sold his sketch of the bird on decals to pay for his final few years in college, and then sold the copyright to the University of Kansas for $250 after his graduation in 1947. According to an article by KU professor Mark Hersey, "Jayhawk jubilee," Sandy though his payment was "a substantial amount of money."
By Kelsay Hayes. *editor@kansan.com*
Kansan correspondent
Sept. 12, 1996
The 1946 Jayhawk is the University's longest and most enduring symbol. The history of the Jayhawk dates back to the Civil War when the term was used to describe anti-slavery Kansans and set them apart from pro-slavery Bushwhackers. Even though some historical actions of the Jayhawkers are questionable, their ties to the Union victory and their anti-slavery stance has made the Jayhawk a source of state pride.
Clarence Chalmers Jr. succeeded W. Clarke Wescoe as the 11th Chancellor of the University of Kansas. Chalmers was officially installed Sept. 15, 1969. Student's classes were shortened by 30 minutes so they could attend the installation, which included a speech by then-Gov. Robert Docking.
Sept. 11, 1969
Sept.14,1926
Watkins Scholarship Hall opened under the philanthropic sponsorship of Elizabeth M. Watkins. The building was opened in honor of her late husband, Jabez Watkins. Elizabeth Watkins began to donate her husband's millions to the University of Kansas following her husband's death. She became known as the "fairy godmother" of the University, and lived in what is now the chancellor's residence.
of the University, and lived in what is now Watkins and her husband married relatively late in life. She was 48 when she married Jabez, who was 64. They had discussed how they would use their money to help students because they did not have children. Before the scholarship hall opened, the family provided assets to hundreds of students.
Watkins Memorial Health Center, east of Robinson Center, which opened in 1974 is also named for the family. According to John H. McCool's article, "KU's Fairy Godmother," Irvin E. Youngberg, executive of the KU Endowment Association, said that no other family contributed more than the Watkins did.
- information compiled from www.kuhistory.com.
ENTERTAINMENT 'Exorcism' scares its way to top of the box office
LOS ANGELES — "The Exorcism of Emily Rose" bedevelt its competition in its box-office debut this weekend, hauling in $30.2 million with its mix of courtroom drama and classic horror.
The film, inspired by true events follows a Catholic priest on trial for negligent homicide following the death of a satanically possessed 19-year-old.
Its PG-13 rating and cast, including Oscar nominees Tom Wilkinson, Laura Linney and Shoreh Aghdashloo, helped give it wide appeal, bumping last week's newcomer, "Transporter 2", from the No. 1 spot, according to studio estimates.
Overall revenue for this weekend's top 12 films was up 16 percent from the same period last year, said Paul Dergarabedian, president of box-office tracker Exhibitor Relations.
total domestic gross to $82.3 million.
"Transporter 2" fell to third place with three-day estimated ticket sales of $7.2 million. The action sequel dropped below "The 40-Year-Old Virgin", which held on to the No. 2 spot in its fourth week with $7.9 million, boosting its
The critically panned "The Man", a buddy comedy that throws together federal agent Samuel L. Jackson and dental supply salesman Eugene Levy to solve a murder, opened in sixth place with $4.0 million.
"An Unfinished Life," which stars Robert Redford, Morgan Freeman and Jennifer Lopez in the story of a rancher reluctantly reunited with his estrange daughte-in-law, opened well in limited release, with $1.0 million and a per theater average of $7,264.
Meanwhile, "The Constant Gardener," starring Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz and based on a John le Carre novel, moved to fourth place in its second week. The film took in $4.8 million, bringing its total to $19.1 million, while playing on fewer than half the number of screens given to "The Exorcism of Emily Rose."
Dergarabedian attributed the popularity of "The Exorcism of Emily Rose," to its genre-bending style.
The film's debut marks the third biggest September opener, behind "Sweet Home Alabama" and the first "Rush Hour."
- The Associated Press
Nationwide shortage forces clinics to choose
HEALTH
BY TAMARAH DREITZ
editor@kansan.com
KANSAN CORRESPONDENT
In the spring of 2004, then-KU student Andy Marso was airlifted from Lawrence to the University of Kansas Medical Center to be treated for meningitis. Marso lost fingers and toes, as well as parts of hands and feet. Marso is expected to return to the Lawrence area this week.
This year, all students living in University housing are required to receive a meningitis vaccine, show documentation that they have already received the vaccine or sign a waiver stating they do not want to receive the vaccine, but understand the risk in refusing.
Students who receive the shot choose between two vaccines, Menactra and Menomume. According to the American College Health Association,
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that universities require students living in student housing receive a meningitis shot. Meningitis is an infection of fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis can lead to problems with the nervous system, the loss of limbs and possibly death.
A nationwide meningitis vaccine shortage could cause problems for KU students.
"We have had several college students come into our clinic ... and we have had to turn them away."
DeeAnn Schoenfeld Immunization charge nurse
the demand for Menactra exceeds the supply that its manufacturer, Sanofi Pasteur, has made available.
"We have had several college students come into our clinic requesting the Menactra vaccine, and we have had to turn them away," said DeeAnn Schoenfeld, immunization charge nurse at the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department. "We have stopped receiving supplies of Manetra because the company that makes the vaccine cannot keep up with the demands."
The Menactra vaccine carries some specific advantages. Menactra is thought to better stimulate the immune system and lasts twice as long as Menomune. Immunity from Menactra lasts 10 years compared to the five years Menomune lasts. Menactra hit the market last March. Because it is fairly new, there is not as
much background information on it. Menactra costs about $20 more than Menomune.
Most students who get the meningitis vaccination from Watkins Memorial Health Center will receive the Menomoum vaccination.
Students should not expect to receive the Menactra vaccine any time soon, either. According to a statement issued by Sanofi Pasteur, providers should expect periodic supply limitations until the company's new manufacturing facility is online in early 2008. Increasing quantities of the vaccine should be available by the end of this year.
"Our facility along with every public unit in the United States is getting an allotment of 20 Menactra vaccines per month." said Patricia Denning, chief of staff at Watkins Memorial Health Center. "Once there are ample supplies, we will then start to convert over to Menactra because the vaccine does have a longer life."
Since the policy requiring the meningitis shot or a signed waiver was instituted, 60 percent of students living in student housing had chosen to receive the vaccination, Denning said. Two percent of students had signed the waiver and 38 percent had not responded.
- Edited by Jonathan Kealing
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Andy Griffith sits in front of a bronze statue of Andy and Opie from the "Andy Griffith Show," in Raleigh, N.C. Griffith will donate manuscripts, television and film footage and other memorabilia documenting his 55-year career to his alma mater, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. "I am proud of my connections to Carolina and pleased to know that some results from a lifetime of work on television, film, stage and recordings will have a permanent house in Chapel Hill," Griffith said in a statement Friday.
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