WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 1996
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
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SECTION A VOL.102,NO.1
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SPORTS
Dream deferred
After losing the NCAA women's tennis championship, Kylie Hunt is already focused on next year. Page 6A
CAMPUS
Wage raise is mixed blessing
For many Lawrence employees,the proposed minimum wage raise means less jobs.
Page 3A.
KU LIFE
Pool alternatives
With the city pool closed, KU students are looking for other places to cool off. Page 1B
NATION
AIDS test gets OK
The FDA has approved the first oral test for the HIV virus. Page 5B
WEATHER
PARTLY SUNNY
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Low 60°
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INDEX
KU Life ...1B
Sports...6A
Opinion...4A
National News...5B
World News...4B
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Five finalists for provost named
Vice chancellor former law prof from KU on list
By Spencer Duncan
Kansan staff writer
Five finalists for the University of Kansas provost's position were announced yesterday. The list includes one current and one former University employee.
David Shulenburger, vice chancellor for academic affairs, and Marilyn Yarbrough, former KU law professor, are among the finalists.
Yarbrough served as KU associate vice chancellor for research, graduate studies and public service from 1983 to 1987. She is now associate provost at the University of North Carolina.
However, being familiar with the University does not mean Shulenburger and Yarbrough have an advantage.
Nancy Marlin
"This has been a very fair process and an excellent search so far," said Leonard Kristalka, search committee member and director of the Natural History Museum. "Right now, we are looking at everyone equally."
The other candidates are Richard Edwards, dean of the college of arts and sciences at the University of Kentucky; Nancy Marlin, vice president for academic affairs and provost of the University of Northern Iowa; and Marlene Strathe, provost and vice president for academic affairs at the University of North Dakota. A photo or
Edwards was not available.
David
Shulenburger
Chancellor Robert Hemenway created the provost position as part of the new administrative structure unveiled in January.
The job combines the duties of the executive vice chancellor and the vice chancellor for academic affairs.
Committee chairman Wil
Linkugel, professor of communication studies, said that he was pleased with the five finalists.
"This is a good, strong list of candida tates," Linkugel said. "Were
Marilyn Yarbrough
The finalists will visit the KU campus during the next two weeks. Candidates have not yet been interviewed in person, so the visits will allow the search committee to do so.
committee chooses will probably be a good choice."
The finalists also will be able to interact with students and staff.
"The personal interviews can reveal strengths and characteristics almost impossible to obtain from a resume," Kristhalka said.
"It will be interesting to meet these people in person."
Marlene Strathe
After the interviews are concluded, the committee will make a recommendation to Hemenway.
"Chancellor Hemenway will make the final decision. The committee has not gotten a chance to meet these people, but good people have been chosen," Linkugel said.
"This has been a very good process, and I am pleased with this list."
Songs from on high
Edmée Rodriguez/KANSAN
Katherin Steinbacher, mezzo soprano of the St. Lawrence Rome Choir, sings a solo during their Farewell Concert at St. Lawrence Chapel on Sunday. The choir will be going to Rome on
Thursday, where they it will perform at the Basilica of St. Lawrence.
Memorial for Scally to be held
By Andrea Albright Kansan staff writer
Scald died at Lawrence Memorial Hospital on May 8, at 5:44. The cause of death was not released.
A memorial service for James Scally, assistant dean of the School of Fine Arts, will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday at Swarthout Recital Hall, in Murphy Hall.
Scally came to KU in 1969 as a graduate student and was a teaching assistant in the department of English. He earned a master's degree in philosophy in 1973.
In 1976, Scaly was appointed administrative assistant to Chancellor Archie Dykes, and remained at that job under Chancellors Gene Budig, Del Shankel, and Robert Hemenway.
In December 1995, Scolly was named assistant dean of the School of Fine Arts. Scolly became ill shortly after he became assistant dean.
"He was a very bright man with a wonderful sense of humor," Thompson said.
"He loved music and went to most of the events in the school over the years."
Thompson said he would miss Scaly's friendship as well as the skills and energy Scaly had contributed to the school.
During Scally's tenure in the chancellor's office, he became known for his wit, as well as for his ability to understand the complex workings of a university this size.
Debbie Walker, an executive secretary to the chancellor's office, said that those were some of his best characteristics.
Scally played an unusual role at KU, said Jeannebell Johnson, assistant to the executive vice chancellor.
"He had to anticipate the issues so that the chancellor wouldn't be caught off guard," she said.
These skills allowed Scaly to become a founding member of the National Association of Presidential Assistants in Higher Education. He also was a member of the Gay and Lesbian Staff Association.
Scally also was a president of the Lawrence Lyric Opera Guild and a supporter of Gay and Lesbian Services of Kansas.
Former Olympian Ryun runs race for Congress
By Spencer Duncan
Vancouver staff writer
Kansan staff writer
It didn't take long for athletic references to appear after former Olympian Jim Ryun announced he was running for Congress.
Ryun, a three time Olympic team member, motivational speaker, graduate of the University of Kansas and father of four, said he was running for the House of Representatives with the American family in mind.
After announcing Monday morning he would run for the 2nd congressional district seat , Ryun walked out of the Secretary of State's office and had his picture taken with a woman holding a sign reading Run Ryun Run . He told the woman that was exactly what he was doing.
"There is a need for a renaissance of traditional moral values in this country," Ryun said.
The 49-year-old Ryun won a silver medal in the 1500 meters at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. He also held the record in the mile for 16 years. However, Ryun said he hopes people see him less as an athlete and more as someone who can help change the United States.
"Obviously people are going to recognize my
name and I would be lying if I said that didn't help," Ryun said. "But I am running with the good of the country in mind and I want people to know that I have ideas that can help this country."
"I will run this race with the character which I have lived my life by," Ryum said. "I'm stepping forward to provide the leadership necessary for renewal and restoration in America."
Among those ideas are working on downsizing the federal debt, a desire to see America return to the principles it was founded on, a strengthening of the family and the opposition of partial birth abortions.
Ryun is the only Republican who has filed for the seat being vacated by Representative Sam Brownback. Brownback is leaving to run for the Senate seat being vacated by Senator Bob Dole.
Democrat John Frieden has announced he will run against Ryun on the Democratic ticket.
Burdett Loomis, a political science professor at the University of Kansas, thinks Ryun's campaign will be an interesting test for the Republican party.
"Jim Run is a very conservative man. He is a professional Christian." Loomis said. "It will
Brian Hott / KANSAN
Jim Ryun met with campaign supporters after announcing he would run for the House of Representatives in the 2nd Congressional District of Kansas.