don't usually get a chance to go to the later.
John Staniumas, chair of the University's department of theatre and film, said the uniqueness of the theater experience cannot be duplicated by movies or TV, and that is
The fund is now named after Jack B. Wright, a longtime University professor of theater.
Staniunas said the fund is publicized through Student Senate and always gives tickets to the McNair Scholars Program. The program is a federal organization designed
town, when he said is because he rarely sees advertisements for events.
"Depending on the show, I would definitely take advantage of a free ticket," Cobb said.
The University's McNair chapter gets an average of 15 to 20 tickets each year. Faculty members take the scholars to the show, and
that comes from the theater is extremely beneficial and students truly appreciate the experience.
All proceeds from "Pastiche" and the post-show reception will go directly to the fund.
- Edited by Alex Tretbar
LOCAL
City to host annual energy conservation fair
Lawrence residents peruse booths at last year's Energy Conservation Fair. This year the event will include a presentation by Westar Energy and a performance by "Eco Elvis." Photo courtesy of Kathy Richardson
BY ANGELIQUE MCNAUGHTON amcnaughtonkansan.com
When Nick Benson discusses energy and power on Saturday, he won't be referring to the football team.
Benson, a sophomore from Orlando, Fla., will miss Saturday's home game to volunteer at the 10th annual Lawrence Energy Conservation Fair. Benson is the coordinator for the Resource Conservation committee and is an officer in Environs, the student organization that promotes environmental awareness.
"Most people just aren't aware how much they can conserve," Benson said. "We're hoping that through this fair, people who aren't aware of conservation will become aware and people who are aware will learn other ways that they can reduce further."
The Energy Conservation Fair is hosted by the City of Lawrence Waste Reduction and Recycling Division and will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the City of Lawrence Community Building, located at 115 W. 11th St. The fair will feature 40 exhibits and will also feature presentations, workshops and performances all related to energy conservation and education.
Tickets will be required for the Sustainable Homes Tour, but admittance to the fair is free to the public. To show the benefits of public transportation, the Lawrence Transit System will also
be offering free rides on the T all dav Saturday on all fixed routes.
Kathy Richardson, the waste reduction and recycling operations supervisor, said in the past this event has grown to attract more than 600 attendees who enjoy learning from a variety of presenters including builders, architects, insulation experts, heating and cooling contractors, government agencies, non-firms and alternative fuel vehicle representatives.
Jeffrey Severin, director for the center, said they would be trying to illustrate how the University is addressing energy in a variety of ways. Severin said that at the fair they would be looking at some of the research that is going on around campus through the Energy Council, through the Center for Environmentally Beneficial Catalysis and a variety of research centers on campus that focus on issues that either address renewable energy or energy consumption and climate change.
The University's Center for Sustainability will present at the fair again this year speaking about conservation around campus.
Severin said in the past these fairs have always provided a lot of great information to anyone interested.
"Environmental issues always seem like such large challenges and somewhat overwhelming." Severin said. "Energy conservation is something that we can all easily do in our daily lives. Fairs like this really help put that into perspective."
Eileen Horn, the sustainability coordinator for the city, said the fair provided a forum for people to come and learn about energy conservation, new energy technologies and ways to become more energy efficient.
Horn said Nickie Lee, who works in the State Energy Office and will speak about Efficiency Kansas, can educate students who rent on how to save money and
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
10 a.m. — Lawrence Energy Conservation Fair opens with exhibits.
11 a.m. — Dominique Davison of Davison Architecture + Urban Design LLC talks about residential housing and the associated environmental effects.
Noon—Friday
Noon — Eco Elvis, an environmentally friendly Elvis impersonator, will perform modified Elvis songs with an environmental message. 1:30 p.m. - Nickie Lee from the State Energy Office will speak about Efficiency Kansas.
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2:30 p.m. — Larry Kinder with LilyPad EV will speak about plug-in electric vehicles and their benefits to the environment and businesses.
4 p.m. — Exhibits close.
Source: Kathy Richardson
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