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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
NEWS BRIEFS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2004
CAMPUS
Murphy Art and Architecture librarian dies after short illness
Jan Altenbernd, library assistant at the Murphy Art and Architecture Library since 1981, died Saturday, June 26, at the age of 51 after a short illness.
Altenbernd joined KU Libraries as a graduate student assistant in 1977.
Stella Bentley, dean of libraries, issued a statement saying Altenbernd "demonstrated the kind of engagement with students that I hope defines the KU Libraries. Her commitment to service remains an example for all of us to aspire toward."
Susan Craig, art and architecture librarian and head of the Murphy Art and Architecture Library, issued a statement saying Altenbernd "was a presence in the lives of many of the undergraduate and graduate students who used the library and who benefited from her knowledge of art, architecture and design and her years of experience with KU and the library."
— Marc Ingber
Psychology professor dies; known for education research
Nona Tollefson, professor of psychology and research in education, died Saturday, June 26, at the age of 67 after a short illness.
Upon her death, Chancellor Robert Hemenway issued a statement saying Tollefson "was a role model for all who are passionate about giving the gift of knowledge and education,and she spent her life looking for ways to make our education system and our educators more effective."
Sherry Borgers, professor of psychology and research in education, issued a statement saying students respected and admired Tollefson "for her knowledge, her ability to communicate material in an understandable manner, her concern for them as individuals, her sense of humor and her willingness to mentor them as researchers and educators."
Tollefson received the Chancellor's Award for Teaching Excellence in 1981 and was named to the Kansas Women's Hall of Fame by the Commission on the Status of Women at KU in 1986.
— Marc Ingber
STATL
Antitrust suit settled against George Foreman Grill company
Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline distributed money from an antitrust settlement to four different pregnancy maintenance organizations.
The settlement came from a lawsuit against the company that manufactures the George Foreman Grill.
The settlement money was distributed state-by-state and was mandated to be
disbursed to non-profit corporations, charitable organizations or governmental entities to advance health or nutrition-related causes.
— Abby Tillery
Kansas students show strong at Lawrence KAN Film Festival
University of Kansas students dominated the competition in the 2004 KAN Film Festival Monday at the Lawrence Arts Center.
Aaron Paden, Baldwin senior, and Ranjiit Arab, Wichita graduate, won first place for college documentary. Paden was the cinematographer for El Jardin and Arab wrote and directed the piece.
Daniel Ryckert, Olathe sophomore, won second place for college drama/comedy. Ryckert shot, directed and wrote Foghat Live for the festival.
Paul Santos, Shawnee senior, won second place for college original for his film Moving Things While the Camera's Off.
Additionally, a Kansas faculty member, Chuck Berg, received the Bravo Award. Berg, theatre and film chairman, has been part of the University since 1977.
— Abby Tillery
NATION
Presidential candidate Kerry names Edwards running mate
Presumed Democratic Presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry (D-N.H.) announced yesterday that he chose Sen. John Edwards (D-N.C.) as his running mate, calling him "a man who understands and defends the values of America."
Republicans were quick to attack Kerry's choice, calling Edwards a second choice behind McCain. When asked yesterday whether he agreed with the Republican National Committee's characterization of Edwards as a "disingenuous, unaccomplished liberal," President George W. Bush said, "I look forward to a good, spirited contest."
After giving up his presidential bid in March following a poor showing in Democratic primaries, Edwards was quick in supporting Kerry, introducing him as "the next president of the United States."
In choosing Edwards, Kerry ended months of intense speculation surrounding his campaign and rumors that he might choose Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) to help lead a bipartisan superticket.
Erik Johnson
WORLD
Appeals judge doubles length of sentence in Martin case
COSTA RICA — An appeals court in San Jose, Costa Rica doubled the sentence for the convicted murderers of former KU student Shannon Martin.
Castro Carrillo and Eric Martinez, who appealed the case in November, had their jail sentenced raised to 30 years on July 2.
Martin was stabbed to death in Golfito, Costa Rica in 2001.
Amanda O'Toole
Architecture students' work showcased in French museum
An associate professor of architecture at the University of Kansas will travel to Le Mans, France, July 9, to showcase the work of 16 third-year architecture students on a new auto racing museum for the 24-hour Le Mans marathon car race. The race has attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city every June since 1923.
Dennis Sander will take plans and photographs of a design model before the race's governing board to propose a new tourist attraction he thinks conveys the splendor of the event.
The 530,000 square-foot, multilevel stainless steel and glass design is 10 times the size of the current museum, which was built in 1991. Sander describes the design as a "giant glass-covered two-story airplane fuselage with a floor system cascading down a hill."
Sander and two other architecture faculty members will present the design to Jean-Claude Plassart, president of Automobile Club de l'Ouest, sponsor of the race. The trip is being funded by the International Programs through the KU Center for Research, Inc.
Erik Johnson
UN report: World losing fight against AIDS in Europe, Asia
LONDON — The world is losing the race against the AIDS virus, which last year infected a record 5 million people and killed an unprecedented 3 million, the United Nations reported Tuesday.
The virus has now pushed deep into Eastern Europe and Asia, and tackling it will be more expensive than previously believed, according to the most accurate picture to date of the global status of HIV infections.
The number of people living with HIV has risen in every region. UNAIDS chief Dr. Peter Piot said the deaths and infections were a testament to the world's failure to get prevention and treatment to those who need it.
Although there have been successes and money is starting to flow, the cost of tackling the pandemic has risen. Two years ago, the United Nations predicted that $10 billion a year would be needed by 2005. Now that figure is $12 billion, because of the cost of delaying action and because the planned campaign is now more comprehensive than it has ever been, said Piot.
The Associated Press
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