UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Friday, April 25, 1997
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University linked to African program
By Sean Demory Kansan staff reporter
On May 28, Cheryl Lester will be the University of Kansas' woman in Senegal.
Lester, associate professor of English and American studies, will be the second in a series of professors from the University to travel to the University Gaston Berger de Saint Louis in Senegal.
"I'm humbled by the ridiculousness of thinking one can learn everything in six weeks," Lester said. "I expect to come back wanting to learn more, rather than becoming an instant expert."
Her trip is part of a university linkages program sponsored by the United States Intelligence Agency.
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The program, according to Fiona McLaughlin, assistant professor of linguistics and African studies, will involve an exchange of professors in African studies, English, art history and education.
McLaughlin was the primary investigator for the $119,900 grant, one of only two USIA University Linkages grants given this year. Indiana University was the other recipient.
The program will last for three years, during which KU professors will assist in creating new programs, teaching and researching at the University Gaston Berger for about five weeks each.
"This university is a very new one in Africa, and it is looking for new alternatives to the French model that was left by colonialism," McLaughlin said. "They want to look at American models of higher education and see if they can work for them."
Michael Imber, professor of education, will travel on May 5 to Senegal, where he will help establish an institute of higher
Two professors from Senegal, Abdoulaye Barry and Maweja Mbaya, will be at KU from August until December, each teaching a linguistics/African studies course and working with Betty Soppelsa, director of the Applied English Center. Soppelsa will travel to Senegal next year.
educational pedagogy. The institute will teach professors from Senegal new educational techniques. Lester's trip, which will run from May 28 to July 8, will involve lecturing in American studies and literature as well as doing research of her own on migration narratives and women's work.
“This grant is intended to allow establishment of linkages that will last beyond three years,” said Leonardo Villalon, professor of political science and African studies. “We've already had some students with a Senegal focus, and this could be the beginning of a longer-range, collaborative exchange with KU, hopefully involving undergraduates and graduate students.”
Lester said she planned to take as much advantage of the trip as possible.
"There's a tremendous impact on one's research and teaching in these trips, more than just some junket," Lester said. "They're kind of continuing education for professors."
Fashion was on parade last night as more than 20 KU students became models for the GSP-Corbin fashion show titled "Back to the Beach."
By Harumi Kogarimal
Kansan staff writer
GSP-Corbin hits beach
Student models, including males, showcased various clothing ranging from formal dress to Jayhawk sweatshirts in the residence halls' back courtyard. The show was free.
Students who were interested in participating signed up at the front desk, said Stephanie Bannister, GSP-Corbin complex director.
Shara Smith, Lee's Summit, Mo. freshman and organizer of the event, said local merchants loaned clothing for the show.
"Merchants were very cooperative," she said. "We would not have been able to do this without the
The amateur models said they enjoyed trying on different clothes and modeling in front of many people.
local merchants and models."
"It was a good experience," said Kenny Kau, Pasadena, Calif, sophomore. "It's something you can't do every day."
Lawrence Beauty Academy, 2211 Silicon Ave., styled the models' hair and did their nails.
During the intermission, prizes were given to the audience. They included gift certificates from local merchants and a television that GSP-Corbin purchased for the show.
Bannister said that hall residents used to hold the show in the 1960s and 1970s, but that had stopped until last year. Because it was successful last year, the halls decided to continue the tradition.
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Army ROTC cadet Joey Powell, Denton, Texas, junior, gets psyched up before leaping off the top of Haskell Indian Nations University football stadium while practicing rappelling yesterday. The group completes the exercise every semester to introduce young cadets to rappelling.
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