Friday, March 2, 2001
The University Daily Kansan
Section A·Page 7
International opportunities
Forum to promote world experience
By Michelle Ward writer@kansan.com Kansan staff writer
Jim Kelly wanted to experience what he had only read about in textbooks at the University of Kansas. The native Kansan's desire to see the world prompted him to take an internship in Southeast Asia.
Kelly will speak about his experiences in Thailand at tomorrow's KU international opportunities workshop, "A World of Opportunity." The morning discussions, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Malott Room on the sixth floor of the Kansas Union, will focus on the importance of international exposure.
The conference focuses on underclassmen at the University, who still have the freedom to incorporate study abroad, foreign languages and other international experiences into their education, said Anne Merydith-Wolf, Office of International Programs project coordinator.
Kelly recommended the exposure to all students as a life changing adventure.
"You really start to learn to appreciate other cultures," said Kelly, Olathe senior. "You see not only how big the world is, but you learn so much more about your own culture and yourself."
The morning will begin with Charlie Ranson, president of Kansas Inc., who will give a professional view of international trade and its global connections.
A host of University faculty and staff will then lead discussions on cross-cultural communication issues and paving the way for being competitive in the international environment of today's global village.
Daphne Johnston, assistant dean of the graduate school, will speak about the importance of understanding different mind sets and attitudes. She said although some students knew a foreign language, it didn't mean they understood the world views or patterns of communication of the people of that country. To allow this point to sink in, she will have activities for students that will "shake things up" and give them different perspectives.
"I think it is never too early to start thinking about what you need in your tool box." Johnston said. "Students need some background in understanding events from a global perspective."
The keynote address will be given by Jimmy Morrison, with KU Center for International Business Education and Research, and former president and CEO of North American operations for Siemens
Merydith-Wolf said she had chosen him as keynote speaker for his experience, insight and previous work experience with the giant German corporation.
"He is an alumnus of KU." Merydith-Wolf said. "He started here and went off to do some great things."
The presentation will continue with students, including Kelly, speaking about their international experiences. It will conclude with an idea for a plan of action from members of KU faculty.
Students can preregister for the conference at 300 Wall Hall, 108 Lippincott Hall or the department of international program's Web site, www.ku.edu/home/oip. Students can also register at 8:45 a.m. tomorrow outside the Malott Room in the Kansas Union. The registration fee is $6, which includes an information packet and refreshments.
— Edited by Jennifer Valadez
CAREER WORKSHOP
"A World of Opportunity International Career Workshop open to all students.
The Starting Point, 9:00 to 9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
Charlie Ranson, president,
Kansas, Inc., Topeka
Education campus
Exploring Cross-cultural
Communication Issues, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.
Daphne Johnston, assistant dean,
KU Graduate School, and cross-cultural counselor
Paving the Way: 10.15
Paving the Way, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.
10:45 a.m. Diane Fourny, chair, European studies co-master and associate professor, KU Dept. of French and Italian Nancy Hope, outreach coordinator, KU Center for East Asian Studies Moussa Sissoko, program assistant, KU International Student and Scholar Services
Keynote Address, 11:00 to 11:30 a.m
11:30 a.m.
Jimmy D. Morrison, KU Center for International Business Education and Research, and former president and CEO of North American Operations for Siemens Transportation Systems, Inc.
Essential Experience. 11:30
a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Jim Kelly, AIESEC intern in
Thailand
Amy Stillwell, KU architecture
student with an internship in Paris
Study Abroad returnees
Networking and Planning
12:15 to 1:00 p.m.
John Augusto, assistant dean of the graduate school
Mike Fitzmorris, program manager of the KU International Business Resource Connection
Source: Office of International Programs
Passionate poetry
Robyn Tacket, Lawrence resident, recites "Soldier," a poetic interpretation of Fate, a Greek mythological character. A group of amateur poetry fans gathered yesterday at Cafe Nova to recite poems and read original work in a session they call "Medusa." Photo by Thad Allander/KANSAN
Web site provides campus crime figures
By Amanda Beglin
By Amantha Begin writer@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
University of Kansas students can have the knowledge of campus crime at their fingertips — some just don't know it yet.
Since Fall 1999, the KU Public Safety Office has posted its daily crime log on the Internet at www.ku.edu/~kucops.
But many KU students have no idea the site exists. Chris Keary, assistant director of public safety, wants to change that.
"The concept is to get the information out to the community," Keary said. "Along with the crime log, we have other things like alcohol rules and a list of campus emergency phone numbers. The
site is a good way to get this out."
The daily crime log is posted by 10 a.m. every day and doesn't include traffic accidents, Keary said.
Melanie Hull, Emporia senior, frequently visits the site. Hull said she visited the online crime log four or five times a week and was surprised to see what happened after-hours and during the school day.
"It's really pretty interesting," Hull said. "Things get stolen, broken, lost and tampered with. It's bad news to read, but I want to know what's going on."
And she has a legal right to know.
Congress passed a Student Right-
To-Know and Campus Security
Act in 1991, requiring colleges to publicize campus crime for the previous three years.
Later amended and renamed the Clery Act, the amendment also required making daily crime logs accessible to the public. An online daily log has been available in the Public Safety Office, 302 Carruth-O'Leary Hall, since 1998, Keary said.
Reary said the Clery Act was further explained on the University's Safety Web site.
The Web site features "Ask-A-Cop," an opportunity for students to have their questions answered. It also includes links to other crime-related University Web sites and a lost-and-found page with photos of the police-guarded items.
Keary said he would eventually like to change the look of the Web site, and said he hoped students would be a part of it.
"We've advertised for student positions, but we didn't have any responses," Keary said. "Because of our budget, we can't pay them very much. So I know it's easy for them to go somewhere else, build a site, and get paid a lot more for it. But we'd like the help."
For more information about maintaining the Public Safety Office's Web site, call the office at 864-5900.
Edited by Courtney Craigmile
ON THE NET
www.ku.edu/~kucops
Queers and Allies Web site gets a makeover
By Amanda Sears
Special to the Kansan
Queers and Allies is getting a major Internet makeover.
A more content-rich, user-friendly Web site will replace the current Queers and Allies home page today.
The new Web site offers current queer news headlines, the group's constitution and links to other queer resources in Lawrence and beyond. Visitors can express their opinions on a message board, subscribe to the Queers and Allies listserv and cast their votes about current issues.
Sean Ringey, Clearwater sophmore and publicity coordinator for Queers and Allies, said he thought the change was positive.
"I think it will just be a much better resource for everyone," Ringey said.
By updating the Web site regularly, Ringey said he hoped it would keep current members informed in addition to encouraging prospective members to attend meetings and get involved.
Laurie Sisk, Les/Bi/Gay Transgender liaison for the Student Development Center and Kansan
photographer, said she thought the Web site would help students who were insecure about their sexual orientation.
"People who are nervous can meet please someone on the message board to help them get involved," said Sisk, West Mineral graduate student. "They will know they have friends and a resource available."
Ringey has been building the Web site for three months in partnership with Jeremy Wolff, Queers and Allies Speaker's Bureau coordinator. Ringey estimated that more than 100
hours had been spent on the change. "I'm really tired of it, and I'm glad it's almost done," he said.
The new Web site offers more detailed insight into the group's history. Queers and Allies has existed on campus for 30 years under several names.
"Most people don't know we're so established, but they will now," Ringey said.
Edited by Matt Daugherty
ON THE NET
www.ukans.edu/~qanda
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