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The Inside Front
Friday April 6,2001
News
from campus, the state. the nation and the world
CORRECTION
A story in yesterday's Kansan incorrectly identified Kyle Browning, Delta Force coalition candidate for student body vice president.
CAMPUS
Second student wins Truman Scholarship
Robert M. Chamberlain, Topeka
senior and Army ROTC cadet, won a
$30,000 national Truman
Scholarship for graduate study.
Scholarship for graduate study:
The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation in Washington D.C.
selected 80 students nationwide to receive the scholarship. Criteria included leadership potential, intellectual ability and candidates' likelihood of "making a difference."
Karrigan Bork, Lawrence senior, was also awarded a 2001 Truman Scholarship in March. Including Chamberlain and Bork, the University of Kansas has had 15 Truman Scholars since 1981.
Chamberlain, who is also a Kansan columnist, will graduate from the University in May with a political science degree and is planning to earn a master's degree in public administration. His career goals are focused toward gaining a military rank and serve in the U.S. Department of Defense as a policy maker affecting the quality of life for American soldiers.
His policy proposal suggested that the House Armed Services Committee create an Office of Technology Insertion to provide reliable equipment for daily military tasks. Chamberlain argued that lack of reliable equipment is one of the causes for low morale among military officers and his proposal could also save the government $4.6 billion over the next 10 years.
Show to benefit kids in African war zones
Students can get a taste of African culture tomorrow night at the African Student's Association cultural show, "Pride of Africa," at the Ecumenical Christian Ministries. 1204 Oread Ave
The show will begin with traditional African cuisine, including jello rice, plantain, endole, deja and African desserts. A fashion show, flag parade and African music and dance will follow the dinner.
"They are professionals," said Thad Holcombe, director of the Ecumenical Christian Ministries. "This show will be very good."
The African Student's Association is presenting the cultural show to raise awareness of African culture and also to help support "Feed My Lamb," an organization that helps feed children
in African war zones.
Julie Carter
The show will be from 5 to 7 p.m., and tickets are available at the Student Union Activities office for $5.
Med Center open house to help students plan
The University of Kansas Medical Center will have an open house from 3:30 to 5 p.m. today in room 1025 in the Orr Major building at the University of Kansas Medical Cen
university of Kansas Medical Center.
a question-andanswer forum, a walking tour of the campus and medical students are available to answer questions, said Paul Crosby, medical professions adviser.
"Besides the great information they get, I believe the experience helps make the possibility of medical school much more real for students," Crosby said.
Tricia Fairchild, Topeka senior, attended the open house two years ago. She said the insight from former members of the admissions committee was the most helpful.
"They recommended that we not have high school teachers write recommendations for us." Fairchild said. "One woman made the point that nearly every person applying to medical school was the 'star' of his high school, which wouldn't separate us now."
- Summer Lewis
Women's conference focuses on leadership
The sixth annual Women's Leadership Conference will be from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday in the Kansas Union.A panel of five women from the campus and community will address the conference,which is sponsored by the Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center.
The conference will offer seven workshops from which participants can choose three to attend. Conference topics include leadership skills in the workplace, empowering and supporting other women, and a woman's relationship to power.
The keynote speaker is Debra Powell, who will discuss her opinions and life stories as a woman of leadership.
Students may register at the Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center, 22 Strong Hall, or at the conference between noon and 12:30 p.m. Sunday. The fee is $10 and pays for a conference T-shirt and refreshments.
— Amanda Beglin
KU employee robbed;
$239 and keys taken
A 78-year-old KU employee was robbed Wednesday afternoon while he was walking in the alley west of the 1000 block of Massachusetts Street. Lawrence police said.
Sgt. Mike Patrick said two unidentified males walked toward the man and one pushed him down while the other searched his pockets. The men took the employee's keys and $293.
A employee of Aladdin Cafe witnessed the incident and called the police, Pattrick said.
Patrick said the employee's head hit the ground when he was pushed down, and police photographed his injuries. Patrick did not know the extent of the injuries but said they were not life-threatening.
Patrick described the suspects as African-American males in their late teens, one 6-foot and 150 pounds and the other 5-foot-7 and 140 pounds. Anyone with information can call 843-TIPS.
Hoskinson on diversion for battery of student
A Garden City junior accused of kissing and fondling a sleeping KU student in August in the sixth floor lobby of Hashinger Hall will be on diversion.
Kevin J. Hoskinson is charged with a misdemeanor count of sexual battery in connection with the incident
Angela Wilson, assistant district attorney, said in yesterday's hearing that the state's prosecutor and Hoskinson's defense attorney had agreed on the agreement's format and it only needed to be signed.
Man will go to trial on arson charges
A 19-year-old Lawrence man charged with arson and burglary in connection with crimes at the Phi Kappa Theta fraternity house will stand trial on both charges a judge decided.
Thomas R. Cale Jr. appeared in court for a preliminary hearing on the charges Tuesday, but Judge Robert Fairchild said he could not make a decision on whether the case could go to trial until he examined the arson statute.
Cale's defense attorney, Joyce W. Haile Selassie, tried to establish that the vacant fraternity house at 1941 Stewart Ave. was not really a dwelling. She said the statute required the building to be a dwelling for the arson charge to stand.
Fairchild decided Cale would be tried on both counts. His arraignment is scheduled for Tuesday, April 10.
— Lauren Brandenburg
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GTAs protest negotiations
Graduate assistants, designated as part-time employees, earn a salary and benefits for a 20-hour work week. Most departments require graduate assistants to teach two classes each semester that include preparation for class, grading assignments and tests, and meeting with students and faculty. Most GTAs invest more than 20 hours each week.
"We are a great benefit and resource to this University," Armitage said. "There is a difference between cheap labor and pure exploitation."
The administration came back with an offer of $7,000 as a minimum yearly salary for the GTAs, who have previously not had a base salary. Pay varies from department to department within the University, with GTAs earning an average of $8,400. GTAs are hopeful to even out GTA salaries within the University while raising the basic pay, said Julie Little Thunder, a GTA in the department of theater and film.
Thunder said that the average pay of $8,800 of her department is on the high end of the scale, and that she hoped other
departments would be able to match the art department's efforts.
Although Lynn Bretz, interim director of University relations, declined to comment on the specifics because the negotiations are ongoing, she said the University was concerned about salary and health care issues for all of its employees.
However, the University contrasts sharply with peer institutions including the University of Iowa, Armitage said at the rally. Iowa GTAs will earn a minimum of $14,718 annually for a 20-hour work week next year, according to university officials there.
While GTAs will negotiate for a raise in salary, they are also seeking improvements in health care. Joy Wrolson, a GTA in theater and film, said that the plan was better than nothing. Students are guaranteed $1,000 per year in prescription drugs in a comprehensive plan and $200 in a basic plan, according to those at the rally.
Sullivan, who has allergies and asthma, can only get half of her medication paid for through insurance. The plan, which does not cover dental and eye exams, leaves students to pay between one half and
two-thirds of the insurance premium, according to a GTAC pamphlet.
"You mostly go when you are sick. There really is no prevention coverage." Wrolson said.
Members of the student coalition Delta Force attended the rally in support of GTAC, said Justin Mills, Delta Force candidate for student body president. Coalition members passed out pamphlets stating the group's issues and listing their candidates. They also hope to give students a greater say in the parking department and support the GTAs during contract negotiations.
"I thought the rally went really well," Mills said. "I don't think a lot of people know the status of GTAs. They make so little, and it's important for students to know."
The VOICE coalition also came out in support of GTAC to help raise awareness, said Jessica Bankston, VOICE candidate for student body president. Members were trying to help spread the word about contract negotiations.
"It great we are finally making it a public issue." Bankston said. "It added some energy to the fire."
- Edited by Sydney Wallace
ON CAMPUS
- The department of art and design will sponsor the MFA thesis exhibition today at the department of art and design. Call 864-4401.
- Hashinger Arts Council will sponsor the Hippie Freak Fest at 1 p.m. today at the Hashinger Hall front porch. Call Allyson Flaster at 864-4091.
Hashinger Arts Council will present *Safe Sex*, a play by Harvey Stein, at 7:30 tonight and tomorrow night at the Hashinger Hall Theatre. Call Phillip Vocaske at 312-1230.
Into the Streets Week will sponsor a homeless sleepout from 8 tonight to 8 a.m. tomorrow at Burcham Park. It will include a panel of homeless and formerly homeless members of the community, the band Fling and food. Pledge sheets can be found at www.ukans.edu/~cco.
Proceeds will benitile Jubilee Cafe. Call Melissa Cline or Maureen Seferovich at 864-4073.
Into the Streets Week will sponsor the Hawks for Health 5 K Run/walk tomorrow. Registration is at 8 a.m., and the event begins at 9 a.m. at the Lied Center. Proceeds will benefit the Heartland Community Free Clinic. Call Jamie Porter at 864-4073.
A pizza party for current and interested Tradition Keeper Members will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Adams Alumni Center. Call Palvih Bhana at 312-3420.
Ki Aikido Club will meet from 10 a.m. to noon tomorrow at 207 Robinson Center
The department of music and dance will sponsor the Eastman Brass Quintet at 7:30 tomorrow night as a part of the Visiting Artists series. Call 864-3436.
KU Traditional Karate Club will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday at 207 Robinson Center.
■ KU Water Polo will practice at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Robinson Center pool
The School of Fine Arts will sponsor the Collage Concert at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Lied Center. Call Vicki Hamilton Smith at 864-3421.
- Hashinger Arts Council will sponsor the Kristie Stremel Band at 7 Sunday night at the Hashinger Hall Theatre, Call Allyson Flaster at 864.4091.
The department of art and design will sponsor a design craft area scholarship exhibition Sunday to Saturday at the art and design gallery. Call 864-4401.
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