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Wednesdav. June 29. 1988 / University Daily Kansan
Sci-fi writers coming to KU
By Jeff Pitcher
Kansan staff writer
Some of the best science fiction writers of the year will be at the University of Kansas in July for the John W. Campbell awards ceremony and for a writing seminar.
Since 1979, the Campbell Award has been presented at KU as the culmination of an intensive study program for people interested in writing or teaching science fiction. The award will be given to the writer of the best science fiction novel of 1988.
In the past, writers such as Arthur C. Clarke and Frederick Pohl received the award.
Pohl, a two-time award winner, will be at KU during the writing seminars to help the students.
The students who participate in the writing seminars come from across the United States. Many already have had some of their writings published, said James Gunn, professor of English, who is directing the seminars.
"The students who participate in the seminars are a lot more serious than students who are taking a writing class because it's the best of two evil," Gunn said. "They have to pay a fee and take time to get here, so they're usually
Usually between 25 and 30 students participate in the seminars. Gunn said.
better students."
The students for the first seminar are given six hours of graduate credit upon completion. They are required to read 30 science fiction books from a variety of authors before the first day of class.
the second seminar isn't as intense as the first. The students are awarded three hours of graduate credit, but they must submit three stories before class begins.
The Campbell Award will be judged by a committee comprised of established writers who come from as far away as Sweden. Gunn, the committee chairman, has written more than 16 novels and 80 stories.
To be able to teach a class about science fiction, an instructor should have read at least 25 science fiction books, but 100 would be more likely, Gunn said.
The award trophy stands about two feet tall with a thick metal oval mounted on a wood base. Another award, the Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award for the best short work in science fiction, also will be presented at the ceremony, which will be at the Adams Alumni Center.
writers Harry Harrison and Brian W. Aldiss created the Campbell Award in 1973 to honor the late editor of the popular science fiction magazine Analog. Campbell was editor for 34 years until his death in 1971.
Atkins to play at festival
By Debbie Bengtson
Kansan staff writer
Although he has never been to Lawrence, he has fond memories of Kansas' landscape and motels, he said yesterday in a phone interview from his office in Nashville, Tenn.
"My fondest memories were the wheat fields and the motels," he said. "I remember the fire escapes were ropes tied to the inside of the motel room, leading out the window."
He has collaborated with Mark Knopfler, guitarist and songwriter of the band Dire Straits, on his last two albums, "Stay Tuned" and
"Sails." He also speaks fondly of helping Dolly Parton get her first recording contract.
"But of course that was a long time ago." he said.
the ugly," he said.
"I just try to stay healthy and keep away from the Grim Reaper." he said.
He celebrated his 64th birthday June 20.
He said he was working on another album, which should be released this September. It is a contemporary album that he has been working on for six months, he said.
Atkins will bring a four-piece ensemble of keyboards, bass, drums and, of course, guitar to Lawrence. He'll perform selections from his albums, old and new. He also will perform Ray Stevens' song "Rolex," the song that asks if Jesus ever wore a Rolex watch.
KCK bans fireworks shows; local Kansas festivals still on
Kansan staff writer
By Linda Gaumnitz
Though Wyandotte County residents won't get a fireworks display this Fourth of July, they can still help Lawrence and Topeka celebrate.
On Thursday, Joe Steineger, mayor of Kansas City, Kan., and the city council decided to ban the sale, display and discharge of all fireworks. Yesterday, Washburn County unincorporated areas. Violating the ban can lead to a $1,500 fine and 90 days in jail.
Lawrence will celebrate the Fourth with its sixth annual Independence Days Celebration at Burcham Park. It also will be host to the Mainline Classic Tennis Tournament and the Kansas Triple Crown Softball Series.
Topeka will have its sixth annual Go 4th festival this weekend on the Washburn University campus. The celebration, which features a parade, talent shows and a fireworks display, is being hosted by local people, said Ping Enriquez, Washburn's director of University Relations.
"I was tired of everyone going to Kansas City and Lawrence for the Fourth of July because Topeka has the reputation for not doing anything," said Enriquez. "We felt that, with the celebrations underway, other parts of the state, that we should put on this patriotic show."
The festival will run July 2 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and July 3 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., with a fireworks display at 10 p.m. Monday.
Approximately 165 non-profit organizations will sponsor game, information and concession booths. The Buffalo Soldiers Rodeo Company will parade on the campus, and the Kansas Lottery traveling stage show will make its debut. Enriquez said both shows were new to the festival.
He said entertainment would be provided by a potpourri of local amateur talent, including gospel rosa palm rower the Washburn University Singers.
"We rarely have repeat acts at the festival," Enriquez said. "We have to remain accessible to the community because there are so many talented people in the city."
the fireworks display, "Concert in the Sky," is synchronized with taped music. Enriquez said that the organizers of the celebration consulted with the city's meteorologists and fire deputy and decided to saturate the ground below the display with water before the show.
Festival-goers also could attend the 34th annual Mulvane Art Fair, which takes place in conjunction with Go 4th. About 150 artists and craftsmen will display and sell their work, Enriquiez said.
"We were concerned at first with the weather conditions," Enriquez said. "I think the people understand that we'll make sure everyone is safe."
"The issue comes up every year," Steineger said. "But due to the extreme drought in this area, we decided to ban the fireworks."
But no such celebrations are in store for Kansas City, Kan.
By Karen Boring
Kansan staff writer
Downzoning of the Oread neighborhood again was before the Lawrence City Commission last night. No action had been taken as of late last night, and the commission was discussing the planning commission's findings of fact in detail.
Because the commission had originally proposed the issue of downzoning in the Oread neighborhood, the council withdrew the proposal was considered.
"I wonder if the best avenue for this to take at this time is a withdrawal." Commissioner Sandy Praeger said.
"Doesn't a withdrawal leave it up in the air?" Commissioner Mike Amvy asked.
The area being considered for downzoning is bounded, roughly, by Ninth, Illinois, Tennessee and 11th streets.
Downzoning in the Oread neighborhood as proposed would change the area from the current zoning, allowing apartment buildings, to a zoning which would allow up to two units on each lot. The zoning change would not affect existing apartment buildings except that they could not be rebuilt if destroyed.
The planning commission recommended that the commissioners reject the proposed downzoning with the stipulation that property owners who wished to downzone their properties could do so.
The commissioners discussed two possibilities: withdrawing the issue or denying it, and thus concurring with the planning commission. The commission did not consider approving the proposal.
Commissioners Mike Rundle and Dennis Constance expressed concern about concurring with the planning commission and thus accepting all of its findings of fact.
Public comment on the issue was unanimous only in its plea for an end to the issue.
"If you're talking about withdrawal or denying the issue, I might ask you for withdrawal," she said. "I don't know anyone who is interested in voluntary downzoning. What we were looking for was direction from the city on the development of the neighborhood."
Marci Francisco, who represented the Oread Neighborhood Association, argued for the withdrawal of the proposal.
Richard Zinn, who represented two property owners who are opposed to the downzoning, asked for concurrence with the planning commission.
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