Thursday, March 1, 2001 The University Daily Kansan Section A · Page 5 Departments change locales Offices moved into Bailey Hall By Andrew Davies By Andrew Davies writerv.kansan.com Kansas staff write Departments in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences have moved into new offices. The department of African and African-American studies, the African Studies Resource Center and the department of communications are now located in Bailey Hall. Previously, the African and African-American studies department was located in Lippincott Hall, and the communications department was located in Wescoe Hall. Erin Spiridiglozzi, assistant dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, said each department's move had gone smoothly, except for routine hassles. "It's your normal stress that's related to typical kinds of moves," she said. Spiridigliozzi said each move had to be planned around renovations in Bailey Hall. Workers are installing new carpeting, adding a fresh coat of paint and installing telephone lines and computer networks. Peter Ukopodku, chairman of the African and African-American studies department, said the department completed its move in January. Ukpokodu said the department posted notices and instructed faculty to note in their syllabi and inform students the department had moved its offices. Upkododu said this was the first time the department had been in one place. Previously, the department had offices in Nunemaker, Wescoe and Lippincott halls. The communications department completed its move from Wescoe to Bailey last week. Robert Rowland, chairman of the department, said the move was coordinated well and the process went smoothly. Most students were aware of the move, he said. Christy Ahl, Topeka senior, said only a few students might not know about the move. Like the African and African-American studies department, the communications department posted notices and had teachers announce the move in class. "It's probably mainly the students who don't show up to class and didn't hear we were moving," she said. Rowland said teachers were better prepared to accommodate students with the larger space. "We're better able to provide space for GTAs and faculty to be able to meet with students," he said. "It's better configured for us meeting with students, doing our research and other things." Family hopes time helps courts Edited by Meaan Phelps Continued from page 1A resolved so we can get on and work with what we've got, but at the same time we also want things done right." One of the biggest inconveniences when the date was rescheduled was making sure the 20 family members who wanted to attend found out about the cancellation before leaving for the courthouse. Bland said. Richard Ramos, Bland's brother, said he was hurting, too, and would like to see resolution, but he understood that the plaintiffs and defendants had rights that must be respected. "Sure, we get frustrated," he said. "But the deal is that some things you can't change, and you don't want to damage or inhibit the process any more than it is." Ramos and Bland said the district attorney's office in Johnson County had done a good job keeping them informed about the case and its status. John Fritz, assistant district attorney, said Scott's attorney, Tom Bath, had requested the continuance, which the court granted. "It is thought by all parties that the extra time will give the juvenile and his family the time they need to decide the best course of action for them." Fritz said. Bath could not be reached for comment. Fritz said the elapsed time was "pretty standard." He said if Scott were in adult court, the process would probably be longer. If an attorney in the adult division requested a continuance, the next date probably would be set for at least six weeks later. Fritz said the juvenile division actually had more room in its docker than the adult division did. Scott is being prosecuted as a juvenile, Fritz said. He said he doubted that would change, although the possibility still existed. Brenda Cameron, an assistant district attorney who is working on the case with Fritz, said the judge commonly made certain that everyone was ready to proceed. Meanwhile, Felicia's family continues to adjust. Bland said he was still finding out ways his wife helped people. When he set up an educational trust fund for Felicia's daughter, checks arrived from around the world. He is currently compiling notes he has received from others about his wife after her death, and printing the packet requires about two hours. "Her achievements of what she did for others can't be put in a book," Bland said. "It's hard to describe what kind of person she was." Now that Felicia's gone, Bland said he had changed his mind about who the real heroes were. "I used to think before this that the people who were my heroes were people who stood out and did big things, like generals or leaders," he said. "When I rethink it, I would have to say it would be her because of her commitment to people." Edited by Brandy Straw March 1 Vocal Jazz Night KU Vocal Jazz Singers KU Vocal Jazz Ensemble March 3 Big Band Night Dave Fietro, saxophone And Scott Wendholt. trumpet perform with KU Jazz Ensemble I Also performing: Middle Tennessee State University Jazz Ensemble I March 2 Combo Night John Abercrombie Quartet KU Jazz Combo I Ahmadmum Friday-Saturday; 57 general, 55 students/seniors Friday-Saturday; 51 general, 110 students/seniors Call 785-684 ARTS for tickets www.ku.edu/~sfa Info. 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