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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THURSDAY, MARCH 1. 2007
quote of the day
"The simple truth is that balding African-American men look cool when they shave their heads, whereas balding white men look like giant thumbs."
fact of the day
Scalp hair grows from the hair follicle at an average rate of one-half inch per month.
Source: University of Ottawa Health Services
Daily KU Info
John Wooden, arguably the greatest basketball coach of all time, spent some time at the University of Kansas as a young man. He worked for Forrest "Phog" Allen in 1921, helping to build Memorial Stadium.
Where were you on March 12? Send The Kansan your photos and stories from last year's microburst to student-photos@kansan.com.
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Professor Tim Miller
BY CHELSEA MAGRUDER
Who Tim Miller, professor or religious studies, Bachelor of Arts in classics, doctorate in American studies
How long have you been at the University?: If you count attending as a student, 40 years, but if you are counting years teaching it is 30 years.
What attracted you to reli-
gion2? It is an interesting thing because it is a universal activity that everybody in the world takes some part in. It is a way in which people try and make sense of things in their life.
What types of hobbies do you have? I write a column in *The Lawrencian*. I write about local politics, local affairs and about almost anything I care to write about.
If you could be any religious figure who would you be? Why?
I would have to say the Dali Lama. He fully embodies his religious outlook on life. Not to mention he is a good human being.
Who is your hero or your idol? I have a lot of people who I look up to and who have inspired me throughout my career. J. Gordon Melton from Santa Barbara was very influential to me because he pointed me in good directions. I also admire Eileen Barker a sociologist from the London School of Economics because of the way she looks at things and writes about them.
What religion do you find most fascinating? I like any religion that embodies both belief and practice. If I had to pick one
though, I would pick Quaker. Quakers embody tolerant beliefs and they actually strive to make the world a better place to be.
What would you do if you won the Powerball? I wouldn't quit my job or anything. I love teaching and I'm going to retire soon anyway.
What is the most interesting place you have been?: China during 1978 was probably my most interesting travel destination. I visited there when the United States had no diplomatic affiliations with China. The people there were very warm and welcoming though. The only weird part was that a lot of people stared at me because they weren't use to westerners. It was an odd feeling to be have everyone looking at you.
What are your thoughts on creationism in Kansas schools? I don't believe it should be taught as an alternative theory to science because it is not a science. I have no problem with it being taught as a social studies course, but there is no reason for it to be taught as a science.
Edited by Mark Vierthaler
Tee time
Nicky Frisby, Merriam graduate student, misses a hole-in-one Wednesday outside of Marvin Hall, located west of Budig Hall. Architecture students sold raffle tickets to help raise money to build shade structures for New Orleans. 'My friend told me about this event, so I stopped by to help out a nood case.' Frisby said, Donators received beads, kazacs and a chance to win a basketball signed by the men's basketball team.
Marla Keown/KANSAN
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT ON CAMPUS?
What do you think?
BY JENNIFER MOHWINK!
LAUREN HICKMAN Kansas City, Mo., sophomore "The Underground because it's really convenient."
BRAD KESSELL Shawnee junior "Brellas, I just like the wraps. They're quick, easy and good for a short break between classes."
RACHAEL COSTELO
Lawrence senior
"Probably Jump! because it always has something vegetarian."
on campus
James Herynk will present the lecture "Anemia: Maya Health and Human Experience in Guatemala" at 12 p.m. at room 318 in Bailley Hall.
Professor Garth Myers will present the lecture "Gallery Conversations: on A Saint in the City: Sufi Arts of Urban Senegal" at 12:15 p.m. at the Kress Gallery in the Spencer Museum of Art.
Free tea and treats will be served at Tea Time at 3 p.m. at the Union Lobby in the Kansas Union.
Celebrate Activity Day at 3 p.m. in the front lobby area at the Student Recreation Fitness Center.
The information session for the 51st Annual Snyder Book Collecting Contest will take place at 3 p.m. at the 3rd floor, West end of Watson Library.
Kwame Anthony Appiah will present a Humanities Lecture Series event at 3 p.m. at Alderson Auditorium in the Kansas Union.
James Najarian, Boston College, will present a British seminar at 3:30 p.m. at Room 3132 in Wescoe Hall.
The KU Symphony Orchestra will perform a concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Lied Center. Tickets are $5 for students, $7 for adults.
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Tony Arnold will present the lecture "The Lake, The Trust, and The Map. Can Environmental Law Achieve Environmental Conservation?" at 4 p.m. in Nunemaker Center.
Terry Koenig will present the Gerontology Faculty Colloquium "Older Adult Decisions and Transitions in the Move to Assisted Living" at 4 p.m. at room 2092 in the Dole Human Development Center.
JOURNALISM
Marshall Olds will present the lecture "Flaubert Lacunaire" at 4 p.m. at the English Room in the Kansas Union.
Kwame Anthony Appiah will present the Frances & Floyd Horowitz Lecture for 2006-2007 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ballroom in the Kansas Union.
Bob Holden will present the seminar "You Be the Governor: Making Decisions in the Fast Lane — Policy vs. Politics" at 4 p.m. in the Dole Institute of Politics.
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KWAME ANTHONY APPIAH Professor of Philosophy, Princeton University
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