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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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Published since 1889 by the students of the University of Kansas
April 13, 1987
Vol. 97, No. 131
(USPS 650-640)
Kansas House, Senate recess
By CHRISTOPHER HINES Staff writer
The state Legislature took a two and a half week recess Friday without finishing some of its homework, including several bills concerning money and programs for the University of Kansas.
"This year is exceptional in that so many bills are in conference and that so many issues are unresolved," said State Rep. Jessie Branson, D-Lawrence. "This is becoming more so every year."
State lawmakers did, however,
approve a state lottery, liquor by the
drink and a bill prohibiting nuclear
waste disposal in Kansas, before
going into recess. Two weeks ago, the
Senate threw out by four votes the
death penalty, despite strong support
from Gov. Mike Hayden.
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The campanile is a memorial to students and faculty who own their country.
World War II.
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The bells of the University's carillon still are ringing, but people are not hearing the whole song. They eventually may not hear any song at all.
The instrument has been called one of the best in the country and has been ranked among the top carillons in the United States. But there is no budget to pay for its upkeep. As a result, a distinctive campus asset is in danger of becoming a useless instrument.
"The carillon has a symbolic importance to the University. It is an important part of campus tradition," said Peter Thompson, dean of fine arts. "I hope we can find the funds to protect it from deterioration."
The carillon, installed in the campanile in 1951, features Sunday concerts and serves as a ringing memorial to students and faculty who served their country in World War II.
The original cost of the carillon was about $78,000. The money was raised along with funds for the campanile and for Memorial Drive by contributions from the community.
The carillon's only regular maintenance is paid for by the man who makes the bells ring, Albert Gerken, professor of music theory and carillonneur. Gerken's dedication to the instrument has impressed Thompson.
"The carillon has basically been held together by the devotion and effort of Dr. Gerken and many times money from his own pocket to make remakes." he said.
As carillonneur, Gerken has been bringing music to Mount Oread for 24 years. He is concerned about the carillon's future because many bells no longer sound when struck, he said. The carillon needs a new transmission.
When Gerken strips the carilon's keyboard from inside the 120-foot campanile, the transmission amplifies and directs the
James Canole, campus director for facilities and planning, said that the proposal to replace the transmission probably would not be considered in the near future because of budget cuts.
By Donna Stokes Special to the Kansan Magazine
"However, it is on the list of major repairs, special maintenance, remodeling and energy conservation funds," he said. The office of facilities and planning will present the list of repairs to the Board of Regents, who will make the final decision.
"We both like to play as musically as we can, and it is difficult when the instrument is not in good condition," said Holmberg, associate professor of music theory and assistant carillon-neur." It's like trying to play a trumpet using only two valves instead of three."
But the transmission and insulation aren't the only parts of the carillon that need to be repaired. The keyboard also is played out.
Gerken's colleague, Mark Holmberg, also is aware of the instrument's deterioration.
"Many of them even sound dead," he said.
The bells that still ring do not all ring true because poor insulation between the bells and the frame of the campanile allows weather to alter their tone.
"It has played well for 35 years but wouldn't be working now if regular attention had not been given to its maintenance," Gerken said.
impact of the clapper, bringing the bells to life. But the transmission is wearing out.
"If it were replaced, they'd never have to touch it again," said Gerken.
Gerken proposed two years ago to have the transmission replaced at a cost of $220,000. The proposal still is being considered by facilities and planning budget authorities.
The "rare and beautiful instrument," as Gerken calls the carillon, is part of the memorial campanile dedicated in 1951 to honor the 8,000 KU men and women who served the United States during World War II.
An article in the May 24, 1951, Lawrence Daily Journal-World stated that the carillon fulfilled a
A poem written by Frederic Cardoze at the time of the dedication describes the carillon's function as a memorial:
noble purpose: "Here in the heart of the nation, a structure of beauty and culture would contribute to the campus life and yet would serve as a symbol for the finer side of life for which the young people fought."
"That we may not forget the lives they gave
Let deep bells sing the anthems of the brave.
Let carillons now color Heaven's fleece
With vibrant tone, like some old masterpiece
Aloud let every singing Tower rejoice.
Up toward the blue and silver of the sky.
In noble wind-swept belfries rising high
As can no shaft of stone denied a voice."
Today, students might not think about the war when they hear the bells, but they do think of them as a campus tradition.
"I believe the carillon is an important tradition to the campus, and I enjoy listening to it on Sunday afternoon's," said David Brown. Hays junior KU band member. "It would be too bad if the quality of sound was lost because of lack of money."
Every Sunday and Tuesday,
music rings out from the carillon's 53 bells, which range in weight from 10 pounds to seven tons. An automated system controls the bells that ring every 15 minutes and on the hour.
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