Friday, June 25, 1965
Summer Session Kansan
Lawrence, Kansas
53rd Year, No. 4
SUNFLOWER VILLAGE—This is a lane in Sunflower Village, Kansas. This private town, located 13 miles east of Lawrence, once housed over 2,000 KU students. Today, it is a unique world of Kansas City commuters and retired persons. Its history with KU, its fascination today—both can be found in the story and related pictures on page 8.
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Summer Slows Work of UHRC
Because of scattered membership during vacation, the University Human Relations Committee (UHRC) is not planning much activity during the summer months.
Laurence C. Woodruff, dean of students and UHRC chairman, explained that with this dispersal, "we are unable to move very fast."
The UHRC, however, did hold a meeting for those members who retained on campus yesterday to "look into our relationship with the discrimination problem with fraternities and sororites." Woodruff said.
The UHRC was established by Chancellor W. Clarke Wescoe, March 9, as the result of a demand presented by the Civil Rights Council (CRC), that such an organization, composed of students, faculty members, and administration officials be set up to deal with any complaints concerning discrimination.
Canuteson Portrait Now in Watkins
A portrait of Dr. Ralph I. Canutson, recently retired medical director of Watkins Hospital, is now hanging in the lobby of Watkins.
The oil was done by Gaerld Davis, former KU faculty member, Davis, now living in Summit, N.J., is well known in the world of modern art. His two sons are former KU students.
The painting was hanging in Dr. Canuteson's own home, but on his retirement and departure for Europe he presented the portrait to Watkins as a loan. When he arrives back in Lawrence he may give the portrait to the hospital.
KU Student Cited
Six student biologists, including one from the University of Kansas, were cited for outstanding research work during the 45th annual meeting of the American Society of Ichthyologist and Herpetologists at KU.
KU recipient of the Stoye Prize for a paper presented during the five-day meeting is Charles J. Cole, student from Leonia, N.J.
Eight Church Groups Join During Summer Session
There is a lot of talk about the cooperation between churches these days. Proof of cooperation is shown by eight of the Christian bodies on the KU campus. They are merging their groups for the summer session.
The churches will be joined together under the National Student Christian Federation. The eight churches in the campus federation will be the American Baptists, the Methodists, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the United Church of Christ, the Lutheran Church in America, the Episcopal Church, the United Presbyterian Church and the KU-Y.
The program is relatively new. During the last summer session this federation was run on a limited basis. This will be the first year that the Episcopal Church will take part in the activities. Also to promote the feeling of fellowship the Music and Art Camp students are invited to share all of the services.
The Rev. Thomas Woodward said he felt that this cooperation between churches is important. He said it is important because it will
A $2,500 permanent endowment for the Judge J. C. Ruppenthal Scholarship to deserving law students at the University of Kansas has been given by his widow, Mrs. Margaret Ruppenthal of Russell, Dean James K. Logan announced today.
Sunday night Dr. Richard DeGeorge, professor of philosophy, will speak on "Materialism — Modern Rival of the Christian Faith." This program will be held at the UCCF-Westminster Center.
The Judge J. C. Ruppenthal Scholarship was established by Mrs. Ruppenthal and their son, Lloyd Ruppenthal of McPhrerson.
help the individual to attain better self-understanding, and better knowledge of other denominations. "Father Tom" noted it as a step in the direction of unity.
"Jesus Christ and Mythology" will be the topic of a student-led seminar Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Westminster Center.
Law School Receives $2500 Endowment
Museum Adds Statues, Plans Display of Silver
The Spooner Museum of Art has announced that the Antique English Silver Coffee Pots Collection, assembled by the Folger Coffee Company, will be shown from Aug. 5 to Sept. 26.
Prison to Be Site of Talk
The audience will be different but the message will be essentially the same when T. Howard Walker, director of University of Kansas Extension, gives the Commencement address this evening at the Federal Penitentiary in Leavenworth.
The exercises will recognize those men who have earned the associate of arts degree through Highland Junior College and the many others who have earned credits in extension classes and correspondence study at levels from elementary through senior college.
Walker will speak on "Commencement—A Time for Beginning," the same title he used for high school exercises last month.
"Nearly all those men will be starting a new life soon," he explained. "For them the 'beginning' will be even more crucial than for most high school graduates."
Walker said the federal prison at Leavenworth probably has the best educational program of its kind in the nation.
"The prison library has more than 300,000 volumes," he concluded. "Even more significant is the average readership of more than a book per person per week."
Not only does the prison have the tie to Highland College, but for about 15 years KU Extension has arranged classes there taught by KU faculty or by University-approved teachers.
Human Relations Role Is Stressed
Human relations is a new movement dedicated to the application of behavioral science knowledge, Howard Baumgartel, professor of human relations and psychology, told the dinner meeting of the KU Summer Honors Institute in the Kansas Union Wednesday.
There are four principal sources of the development of this new movement, he said. They are:
1. Through the work of the Harvard Business School human relations research group.
2. The work of the physiologist, Kurt Lewin, work in applying the results of group dynamic research to everyday human problems.
3. Knowledge and practices derived from the work of psychiatrists and psychotherapists.
4. Contributions of people in adult education and counseling fields to our understanding of individual, group and organizational problem solving.
Enthusiasm Marks Summer Intramurals Opening: Softball, Tennis Draw Most
The summer session intramural program had an enthusiastic opening Wednesday with the first softball action at 4:30 on the campus ball diamonds.
The largest part of the enthusiasm is being shown in the softball division, not lessening the importance of intramural golf, tennis, badminton, or handball, Shenk said.
Henry Shenk, chairman of the physical education department, said, "It's the largest turn-out of any year I've seen."
A new innovation to the program this year is the introduction of the slow-pitch league to the
baseball organization, with the continuation of the fast-pitch league also. This allows more teams to compete, with the opposition being a little more their calibre. Shenk explained.
There are eight teams registered for the fast-pitch and seven for the slow-pitch; more than twice the total teams playing last year. The teams consist mostly of various departments and fraternities.
Tennis is also playing a large part in the intramural program. Twenty students are participating in this division with the tournaments being arranged by single elimination, and the matches arranged at the convenience of the participants.
Golf and badminton have eight players signed up and 10 are in the handball division. Matches are arranged by the participants anytime before the deadline of that particular round.
Intramural participants can check the bulletin board in Robinson Gymnasium for the time or deadlines and tournament brackets of their games.
Deadline for entering the program was June 18 and no entries will be accepted in any division except horseshoes.
This collection of 172 pieces is one of the most outstanding silver collections in the world. The earliest piece dates to 1704, while the latest dates to 1825.
Only a few major museums have shown this collection and KU is the first university to be granted this privilege.
The traditional concept of the Renaissance implies a resurrection of artistic forms lost for ages and centers around 15th and 16th century Italy. This aspect of Renaissance art is beautifully illustrated by this pair of marble figures.
Now showing at the museum are two sculptures, "Fortitude" and "Prudence," from the Renaissance period. These sculptures are attributed to the 16th century Italian artist, Lorenzetto.
These two monumental female allegorical figures are among the most important works shown in this country in recent years.
The Renaissance also was an outgrowth of the art and philosophy of the Middle Ages. This aspect, too, is illustrated by the museum's new sculptures, whose entire symbolic content is based upon the medieval concept of the seven virtues. "Fortitude" holds a column, referring to Samson's destruction of the temple of the Philistines, and tramples a lion, the symbol of diabolical strength.
"Prudence" holds in one hand a mirror, with which she traditionally gazes into the wisdom in her own eyes, and carries on her wrist a snake, referring to the Biblical admonition, " . . . be ye . . . wise as serpents, and harmless as doves." (Matthew 10:1.)
Tonight at Lewis Hall the movie "Bye, Bye Birdie" will be shown at 7 p.m. Tomorrow the "Get Acquainted Dance" (which will be "dress-up") will be held in Lewis' Cafeteria. Sunday, reveille will be a late 8 a.m. There will be a chapel service at Swarthout at 10 a.m. and the orchestra and choir will present their first concerts in the University Theatre at 3 p.m.
What about the future?
Summer camp activities have begun. Thus far, the week of June 21-27 has been interesting and informative (the camp meeting on Monday at the University Theatre) and a lot of fun (the Patio Party at Lewis Hall on Wednesday).
Concert and Symphonic Band concerts will be at 8 p.m. at the Outdoor Theatre.
Camp Week Is A Hectic One!
Tuesday offered the campers a welcome break in activities, with nothing scheduled. Campers had their first opportunity to write home to mom and dad.
This week's activities end with dorm meetings at 9 p.m. Monday at Lewis and Templin Halls.
Wednesday the fun started again with the Patio Partv at Lewis Hall. Thursday a swarm of campers descended on the J-Bowl for the open house.
Three Movies Set For Outdoor Flicks
This Friday's outdoor movie schedule has been announced by Reginald Strait, associate professor of physical education.
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The three features planned are "Middle East Caravan." "This Wonderful World: India." and "Dream Trip to Denmark."
In case of bad weather, the movies will be held in Robinson Gymnasium. Normally, they are shown east of Robinson.