2A THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
NEWS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8. 2006
Gina Lorenz University Scholar, performing arts enthusiast
GL: Music theory and French, I'm interested in a lot of things, but I found my niche with music theory.
A Lawrence native and self-proclaimed perfectionist, sophomore Gina Lorenz takes pride in doing things well. Lorenz was one of 20 sophomores named a University Scholar in recognition for her academic achievements.
What is your major?
How would you describe yourself?
GL: I'm a perfectionist. It can be both a blessing and a curse.
Where is your hometown?
GL: Lawrence.
What is your favorite book?
What is your favorite book?
GL: "Jitterbug Perfume" by Tom Robbins.
What is your favorite food?
GL: Pasta.
Who is your favorite band?
GL: Kings of Convenience.
What are some of your hobbies?
GL: Singing and playing the piano.
What is your dream job?
Do you have a job?
GL: I teach piano lessons
GL: To be affiliated with some sort of performing arts organization. Something like the Lied Center, but on a larger scale, in a bigger city. Maybe Seattle.
What are your goals for the future?
What are your goals for the future?
GL: Grad school for music theory and studying abroad.
— Edited by Matt Wilson
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BY KRISTEN JARBOE
kjarboe@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITEER
Jonathan "Jon" Foster, University of Kansas math graduate teaching assistant, died Monday.
He was found at home. The circumstances behind the 26-year-old's death are unknown.
Last fall, he taught Math 115 at the University; this semester he taught Math 116.
Annika Denkert, a math graduate teaching assistant, worked closely with Foster. She had classes with him and they
were in two study groups together.
"This is very unexpected for all of us," Denkert said. "We never suspected anything, whatever the
cause may be."
Chancellor Robert Hemenway said he wanted to express his sorrow on behalf of the entire University community and offer condolences to his family and friends.
This was Foster's first year as a graduate student at the University. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of
Virginia and his master's from San Diego State University.
"We are all deeply saddened at the sudden loss of this very talented young man who had quickly demonstrated great promise and ability in the short time he was here at KU," he said.
Foster was also part of a Topology Seminar with a few other faculty members, including Jack Porter, mathematics department chairman. Porter said he was surprised by Foster's death.
"He was a very promising student with talent and ability," he said. "He was doing very well in his classes."
Edited by James Foley
Wanted: a few good 'Hawks
Jared Gab/KANSAN
KU students search for jobs from 124 participating companies at the University Career Fair on Tuesday. Two-thousand students are expected to turn out to the event, said Tiffany Relph, Recruiting Assistant for the University Career Center. The Fair continues today until 5 p.m. in the Kansas Union.
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"It's really brought a sense of community to all of us. It's a different flavor than if you were sitting up on Jayhawk Boulevard," she said.
Once the plans are officially released by the architects, Chappell said, her goal is to get the design out so people can look at it and students could provide input.
Edited by Matt Wilson
FITNESS CENTER
BACK TO OLD HOURS
BY NICOLE KELLEY
nkelley@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
Last semester, the Student Recreation Fitness Center increased its hours as a result of changes put in place by KUNited after its victory in the 2005 Student Senate elections. But after a short trial period, Recreation Services has abandoned the idea and decided to return to its regular shorter hours.
"I think that there are a lot of great ideas that just don't work for KU, and that may have been one of them," said Marynell Jones, student body vice president. "I think we gave it a good shot."
Mary Chappell, director of Recreation Services, said the dwindling number of students working out after midnight, combined with the difficulty custodians had with little closed time, didn't justify the extra money they were spending to stay open late.
The current recreation center hours are 5:30 a.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday, 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to midnight on Sunday.
- Edited by Matt Wilson
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