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Wednesday, June 19, 1996
UN I V E R S I T Y D A I L Y K A N S A N
When in Rome...
David Guth/CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
About 70 KU students were among the 90 St. Lawrence Catholic Center choir members who performed six times — once for the pope — in Rome from June 7 to 13. The choir visited St. Peter's Square in Vatican City (top picture), the Colosseum (left) and the ruins of Ancient Rome (above).
Student jobs ease cash woes
University, temp agencies popular for flexible summer employment
By Shannon Sprinkel
Kansan staff writer
Most people have a standard picture of a student apartment: a sheet for a bedroom door, a mattress on the floor, crates for a coffee table and a refrigerator stocked with beer and ramen noodles.
For some, these surroundings provide a perfect party atmosphere. For others, modest living serves a greater purpose — it saves money.
For the poor KU student, parttime and full-time jobs are a necessity of life, especially in the summer.
Terry Glenn, director of student employment at the University Placement Center, considers student employment at the University and elsewhere to have two positive effects.
"The first benefit to working part time is of course the extra money," Glenn said. "The second benefit is that students get to know the department better."
Common University jobs include stacking library shelves, filing, typing and computer processing. University departments initially pay minimum wage, but there are many opportunities for advancement.
However, finding a job flexible enough to fit into a class schedule and still pay the rent can turn some students away from campus.
Kelly Temporary Services is one of four Lawrence temporary work placement agencies offering students employment ranging from light industrial and secretarial work to customer service.
James Draper, an accounts repre-
"Students can learn about how things work and then take
advantage of it."
Terry Glenn
director of student employment
sentative for Kelly Temporary Services, said students find satisfying jobs through a temp agency.
"You can enhance your skills because we train you for the job," Draper said. "There is a test we give in the office that includes a writing sample, typing for competency and past employment records. We then try to place someone in the best possible job that will meet their needs."
However, some students prefer to find a job through their own resourcefulness and determination.
Megan Mauer, St. Louis senior,
found a job at Vanguard Airlines
after a week of searching for a job.
"I had a falling out at my last job and was fired without even any notice," Maurer said. "Thad to find a new job fast or pay late surcharges on certain bills."
Maurer heard through a friend that Vanguard was hiring.
"Vanguard employs tons of students, and its fringe benefits are great," Maurer said. "Now that I have a job, all I want to do is take advantage of flying free."
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