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Monday, April 8, 1996
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Templin Hall is not popular selection for KU students
Absence of women may be contributor to hall's vacancies
A sign in the lobby of Templin Hall says it all: "All women must be escorted at all times by a Templin Hall resident."
By Eric Weslander Kansan correspondent
Only men can live and roam freely inside Templin. Fred McElhenie, associate director of student housing, said that about 200 students lived in Templin before 63 members of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity moved in after spring break. Ellsworth Hall, which is comparable in size but coeducational, houses more than 600 students.
Mike Vodicka, Libertyville, in. freshman, said that he chose to live in McCollum Hall instead of Templin because he wanted his college experience to be well-rounded.
"By being exposed to a diversified community, sexually speaking, this goal would be better achieved," he said. "It is primitive and unrealistic to separate the sexes."
Templin complex director Melissa Sandford said that many of the students who chose to live in Templin were either graduate or international students. She said that residents were quiet and serious about their studies.
"They have a different lifestyle and agenda," she said. "There is not really any discipline or vandalism."
She said that the low number of residents was deceiving because so many people live in single rooms.
Some students live in Templein because of the availability of single rooms, Sandfort said.
In addition to being a quiet place, Templin is convenient for many international students because it is open all year.
Chris Martin, Woodward, Okla., freshman, lives on the half-empty fourth floor of Templein. He said that he thought he was missing out on something.
"I envy everybody who is going out and partying with a mix of women and men," he said.
Martin said that if he had to choose again, he would not live in Temlinn.
Kenneth Stoner, director of student housing, was hopeful that renovations, which will begin this summer and are projected to end in Fall 1997, would increase interest in living in Templin.
In addition to being coeducational, the renovated Templin will have 93 suites. The suites, which will vary in size, will feature private bedrooms and bathrooms.
"We project it to be very popular." Stoner said.
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ON CAMPUS
The Office of International Studies is sponsoring a meeting on Fulbright grants for 1997-98 at noon today at the Walnut Room in the Kansas Union. Call Hodgie Bricke at 864-4141 for more information.
■ KU Study Abroad in French speaking countries is sponsoring an information session at 2:30 p.m. today at 4033 Wescoe.
Robinson Center. For more information call Jon Sides at 832-1771.
The Great Britain Direct Exchange Program is having an informational meeting at 3:30 p.m. today at 4045 Wescoe. Call Nancy Mitchell at 864-3742 for more information.
KU Women's Rugby is having practice at 5 p.m. today at Broken Arrow Park, 31st and Louisiana streets. Call Stacey Stringfellow at 749-3880 for more information.
International Students Association is having a meeting at 6 p.m. today at the International Room in the Kansas Union.
KU KARA Club is having practice at 5:30 p.m. today at 215
KU Meditation Club is having a group meditation at 6 p.m. today at the Daisy Hill Room in the Burge Union. Call Ravi Hirekatur at 832-8789 for more information.
Feminist Collective Force is having a meeting at 7 tonight at the International Room in the Kansas Union. For more information, call Regan Cowan at 838-9084.
KU Yoga Club is having a yoga class at 7 tonight at the Daisy Hill Room in the Burge Union. Call Adam Miller at 832-0399 or Paula Duke at 542-1930 for more information.
An article on page 1A of Friday's Kansan about the Student Legislative Awareness Board contained incorrect information. SLAB and Student Senate's advisory board will be separate. SLAB's coordinators will report to the Senate advisory board.
CORRECTION
Weather
Source: Grant Wimmer, Aaron Johnson/KU Weather Service
KU fraternity experiences lifestyle changes
By Lindsey Henry Kansan Correspondent
For more than 60 members of Alpha Tau Omega, home is no longer where their fraternity house is.
The fraternity house will be under renovation until August. In the meantime, most members have moved into Templin Hall. The move has created changes and new restrictions for members.
"At first, living in Templin was a bit of a shock. It's like being on a field trip, and all of us are living in a hotel," said Brian Karney, house president and St. Louis, Mo. junior. "There are a lot of adjustments, like quiet hours at 11 p.m. on weekdays. But the biggest thing for us is that Templin is an all men's dorm, and women cannot visit freely."
Adjustment to new rules was something Mel Sandfort, Templin's
complex director, had considered when she extended the offer for Alpha Tau Omega members to live in the residence hall.
She said that she was excited to have new residents to keep the hall busy, but the fraternity members would not receive special treatment.
"I am sure living in Templin was a huge shock; they had free reign before," Sandfort said. "They are not a fraternity in our eyes. They are just 63 men living on our floor."
Reactions to the new residents vary among Templin residents. Chris Martin, Woodward, Okla., freshman, said that the fraternity members seemed friendly, and the only difference for him was the availability of parking.
"I have always parked in the front row," Martin said. "Now all the parking spaces are taken up."
was an interesting experience because of new people and surroundings for Jared Williams, Overland Park freshman and Alpha Tau Omega member.
"They seem to be regular people," Williams said. "We haven't had any conflicts."
Moving out of the fraternity house
The Alpha Tau Omega members will live in Templin for the rest of the semester because of the extensive house renovation, Williams said. Members moved out early, so construction would be completed in time for the fall semester.
Karney said the estimated $1.3 million needed to renovate the fraternity's 70-year-old house was paid by Alpha Tau Omega alumni. The renovation includes new plumbing, new electrical wiring, a resurfaced parking lot, repairs to the kitchen and basement, as well as the installation of central heating and air conditioning. Wheelchair ramps will be installed to bring the house up to housing standards.
Karney said that members and alumni had decided that the members would live in Templin when they discovered the residence hall had an entire floor available.
Dues that members ordinarily would pay to live in the house are covering the living expenses for Templin and meal plans at Ekdahl Dining Commons.
The concept of a fraternity living in a residence hall during house construction is something that Matt Leonard, president of the Interfraternity Council and Prairie Village senior, would like to see continued.
"It is keeping revenue in the University," Leonard said. "It fills up the residence halls and keeps the fraternities on campus."
COLUMBIA
MT. OREAD
RUN
FOR HEALTH CARE ACCESS
SATURDAY, APRIL 13TH, 1996
LAWRENCE, KANSAS
OFFICIAL OPENING EVENT OF THE 1996
COLUMBIA HEALTHCARE KANSAS RELAYS
COLUMBIA Mt. Oread
Medical Arts Centre
- Starts on the KU campus, winds through historic downtown Lawrence, finishes at Mt. Oread Medical Arts Centre.
Race Starts 8:00 AM
- 10K and two mile races (US Track and Field Association certified courses) plus a two mile walk.
- Commemorative T-shirts to all entrants and passes to the 1996 Columbia Healthcare Kansas Relaws.
- Fee $12 through April 10th, $15 after April 10th.
http://www.lawrence.com/learn.ok
* Come to our Health Fair, Friday, April 12,
from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Participate in Body
Fat Analysis, Blood Pressure Check, and
Foot and Ankle Evaluation.
- Race management by Lawrence Track Club with assistance from Mid-America Running Association.
- Awards include cash prizes and Etonic Shoes.
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- Brunch provided by Hy-Vee.
Information: (913) 842-1221
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