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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2008
quote of the day
"The passion of the Italian or the Italian-American population is endless for food and lore and everything about it."
—Mario Batali
fact of the day
Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the regional states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor Emmanuel II.
—CIA World Factbook
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Spotlight Circolo on Organizations Italiano
Rachel Sevmour/KANSAN
BY JENNIFER TORLINE jtorline@kansan.com
For members of Circolo Italiano, there is more to Italy than the rolling hills of vineyards and plates of pasta. The entire culture of the country is just as important.
From left, Anthony Whaley, Olivia Betzen, Professor Marina Defazio, Renee Whaley and Katie George are members of the Circolo Italiano group, which meets at 6 p.m. the first and third Thursday of every month at Aimee's Coffeehouse.
Circolo Italiano, (Italian Circle in English), is a campus organization that focuses on the culture of Italy through classes, trips and other local events.
Last week, several members of Circolo Italiano attended a Student Union Activities' sponsored Italian film, "to non ho paura" ("I'm Not Scared"). When KU Opera performed the Italian opera "La Traviata" in January, several Circolo members were there.
"I think it's important to experience different cultures and celebrate different areas of the world, especially in college." Renee Whaley, Olathe senior and president of the organization, said.
In the past, Circolo Italiano has also sponsored cooking classes and visits to the Italian collection at the Spencer Museum of Art.
"It gives students at different levels and experiences an opportunity to get together and meet one another," Lauralyn Bodle, an Italian lecturer, said. "Students who are thinking about studying abroad can get together and meet each other."
Bodle has been involved with Circolo Italiano for more than 10 years. She has attended numerous events with the organization, including performances at the lyric opera in Kansas City, Mo., several years ago.
"It's nice when we all go out and see an opera together," Anthony Whale, Manhattan senior and treasurer, said. "Italian culture has a lot to offer, between the music, the food, the literature and the language."
Throughout the spring semester, Circolo Italiano hopes to have several activities, including cooking classes and a few Italian movie nights to promote Italian culture among students.
"You meet so many international students," Renee said. "It's a good way to meet people from other cultures who have a similar interest as
you."
The group meets from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of the month at Aimee's Coffeehouse,1025 Massachussetts st. All the meetings are in English.
For more information e-mail circolo@ku.edu or visit www.ku.edu/
~circulo.
—Edited by Jared Duncan
Gownin'around
Marla Keown/KANSAN
Mandi McCoy, Olathe senior, picks out her cap and gown Wednesday morning at the KU Bookstore at the Kansas Union. "I needed to get my cap and gown since graduation time was coming to a crunch," McCoy said. KU Bookstore charges around $30 for graduating students' cap, gown and tassels, which can be purchased up to an hour before graduation.
ODD NEWS Student loses vice president title over Skittles
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Contraband candy has led to big trouble for an eighth-grade honors student in Connecticut.
Michael Sheridan was stripped of his title as class vice president, barred from attending an honors student dinner and suspended for a day after buying a bag of Skittles from a classmate.
School spokeswoman Catherine Sullivan-DeCarlo says the New Haven school system banned candy sales in 2003 as part of a districtwide school wellness policy.
Michael's suspension has been reduced from three days to one, but he has not been reinstated as class vice president.
He says he didn't realize his candy purchase was against the rules, but he did notice the student selling the Skittles on Feb. 26 was being secretive.
Skeleton allowed through baggage check
MUNICH, Germany (AP)_A woman was stopped at Munich airport after baggage control handlers found the skeleton of her brother sealed in a plastic bag in her luggage, police said Wednesday.
The 62-year-old woman and her 63-year-old friend, who both live in Italy, were hauled in by airport police Tuesday after a scan of the bag showed a human skull and other bones. The women were traveling to Italy from Brazil.
It turned out that the woman was trying to fulfill the last wish of her brother — who died 11 years ago in Sao Paulo, Brazil — to be buried in Italy.
The travelers produced the appropriate papers from Brazilian authorities for the unusual transport, and were allowed to carry on their way to Naples — bones and all.
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The Association of American University Presses Book, Jacket, and Journal Show will take place all day at University Press of Kansas.
The workshop "Dreamweaver: Quick Fixes" will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Budig PC Lab.
The workshop "Conducting Staff Searches-Updates" will begin at 10 a.m. in 103B Carruth- O'Leary.
The Unclassified Senate Meeting will begin at 12 p.m. in the Relays Room in the Burge Union.
The Student Union Activities Big 12 Basketball Watch Party will begin at 12 p.m. in the Traditions Area in the Kansas Union.
The workshop "EndNote: Bibliographies and Cite-While-You-Write" will begin at 12:30 p.m. in the Anschutz Library Instruction Center.
The University/Faculty Senate Meeting will begin at 3:30 p.m. in 203 Green.
on the record
A 21-year-old KU student reported disorderly contact to the Lawrence Police Department. The crime occurred at 2601 Dover Square and occurred between 8 and 8:48 p.m. Monday.
A 20-year-old KU student reported the theft of wallet between 8 p.m. Friday and 10:30 a.m. Saturday to the Lawrence Police Department. The wallet was stolen from Sigma Nu.
A 21-year-old KU student reported the theft or loss of a Kansas Registration decal off of his license plate to the Lawrence Police Department. The decal was stolen or lost somewhere in Lawrence between Sept. 30, 2007 and Oct. 1, 2007.
Taco Bell, 1220 W. 6th St., reported criminal damage to its lawn at the Lawrence Police Department between 1:45 and 1:50 a.m. Wednesday. Taco Bell valued the damage at $1,000.
Student Union Activities is sponsoring a watch party for the Big 12 Men's Basketball Tournament today and tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come to the Kansas Union Traditions Area and watch the games on the big screen, enjoy free food and drinks and win some cool prizes.
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