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University Daily Kansan / Wednesday, April 24, 1991
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'Call me Ishmael'
'Moby Dick' read to honor Melville
Kansan staff writer
By Jonathan Plummer Kansan staff writer
Today may be the first time that a whale has appeared on Wescoe Beach.
A 24-hour reading of "Moby Dick" will take place today in front of Wescoe Hall, to commemorate the death of the warrior of the death of Herman Meltville.
Elizabeth Schultz, professor of English and the event's organizer, said 70 people would read from the novel for 20 minutes at a time.
Schultz said the readers were KU students, faculty and staff, as well as members of the Lawrence community.
'There are more people interested in this than I ever anticipated. I hope those who are not reading come by just to listen.'
- Elizabeth Schultz professor of English
Among these reading, she said, will be a KU English professor who is returning from his leave in Chicago and a former member of KU's English department who now teaches at the University of Missouri-Rolla.
Schultz said the number of people who asked to join the reading was so great that she had had to shorten her schedule to allow segments to fit in more readers.
"There are more people intreate in this than I ever anticipated," said, "I hope those who are reading come by just to listen."
Though the event is meant coincide with a speech tomor about Melville by Richard Bread, Yale University visiting fessor. Schultz said she welcome chance to read the novel aloud.
"It takes on new meanings w
read aloud," she said. "Melvi
language is so rich, and the sty
based on the epic, the drama
lyric poetry, all of which are me
to be heard."
Schultz's passion for the now reflected in the decoration of Wescore office
It is decorated with Mélville
ers, cartoons about the great v
whale, and a hanging mobi-
le of a dog. The characters
navigate past to sit by her dee<sup>b</sup>
"The novel has come into Ar can culture," she said. "Every knows the name, the great t whale. 'Call me Imael.' But those who have read the book care, it resonates with meaning.
Charlie Kim, Kansas City,
senior, said his passion for
the what lead him to sign up for
reading at 2 a.m.
"I hope this sparks an inter-
people," he said. "It's not ji search for a whale, it is rea metaphysical voyage. It is a se for the 'ungraspable phantot life.'"
As Kim spoke of the love to book he found last semestre Schultz's words on class the r in his words to express his emotions.
KU is seeking tuition relief
Budig says endowment programs will provide scholarship money
By Eric Nelson
Kansan staff writer
KU officials are looking to the Kansas University Endowment Association for relief from tuition increases.
Last week the Board of Regents increased tuition by 8 percent for residents and by 15 percent for non-residents for the 1981-82 academic year.
This increase will be followed by a proposed increase for 1992-93 of 8 percent for resident students in smaller regional schools, 10 percent for residents in research schools such as the University and 72% percent for all non-residents.
After the Reaction action, Chancellor Gene Budig said, "I do not expect the state to increase student scholarships and walk in the immediate years ahead."
Along with approving increases, the Regents tabled a proposal by the student advisory committee for new scholarships.
Budig said the University would rely on programs such as Campaign Kansas to carry the burden of finding scholarship money.
"We must be sensitive to the magnitude of these increases," he said. "This action places great pressure on the University of Kansas to raise more private funding for student scholarships. It is important that we
tunities at KU."
Todd Seymour, president of the endowment association, said the association had already received a grant from this year for student scholarships.
"Scholarships are one of the main things we're raising money for all the time," he said.
He said that small amounts donated may go directly to scholarships, while some larger amounts go to special funds. The income generated from funds' investments go to scholarships.
John Scarffe, director of public relations for the association, said that when endowment funds began counting toward Campaign Kansas in 1867, the goal for scholarships and fellowships was set at $20 million.
GPA not only ingredient for job
As of January 1991, $30.9 million had been pledged or committed to scholarship funds, he said. Money will continue to count toward the fund until June 30, 1992, even though the association has already exceeded its goal.
"It's a popular item to give for," Scarfe said of the scholarships.
"That has always been one of our priorities," Scarfe said. "Even after
By Jack Yeo
Students who graduate with a substandard grade point average or what seems to be a dead-end major should not count themselves out when weighing career choices.
Randy Withrow, a graduate student and career counselor at the Career Resource Center, said he suggested various avenues for graduates with stagnant majors and /or low GPAs.
Withrow said finding opportunities can be a bit more difficult for the average student, but openings still exist for people who will work hard to open up their own opportunities.
Withrow said that KU students can take the skills assessment test at no charge. All one
"There are various different avenues people in these situations should pursue, for instance networking, contacting the placement center and I would definitely recommend and push a skills assessment test." Withrow said.
The skills assessment test that Withrow highly recommended is designed to identify a person's interests so as to determine an individual's strengths. However, the most important advice Withrow gives is, "interview, interview, interview."
has to do is make an appointment at the Career Resource Center.
"Obviously, the more opportunities and learning experiences one has, the better the chance one has to attain a job," he said.
Withrow said that the more self-motivated a person was, the better the chance he or she had of getting a job.
"The process of finding a job is a full-time job in itself," he said. "A person who only looks for an hour or two a day just is not going to be successful."
Withrow's message is, do not give up and keep an open mind.
"Even if you have to hold down a job that merely lets you get by, by all means do so you can work to achieve what you want," he said. "The bottom line is you just can not count any idea out. It is better to be able to pick and choose your options rather than face a closed door."
Recent KU graduate John Hetler was a mediocre student with a psychology major. Now, Hetler is a successful young entrepreneur in Lawrence. Hetler is the majority owner in both Pup's Grill and Bencharmers Bar and Grill.
"While in school, I took a skills assessment test," Hetler said. "The test was helpful in that it reassured my desire to be my own boss. It is quite
possible that the test somehow influenced me or reinforced ideas I had already had.
"My ultimate goal in getting into the restaurant business was to hopefully gain enough practical experience and contacts that someday I might be able to get into the distributing business."
One question Hetler is often asked is, "Is running your own business everything you thought it would be?" The answer is yes.
"Just like I expected, it has been tons of work, but I did not expect the work to be so managerially intensive, and for sure, I would never have known how tough quality control was," he said.
As one might expect, Hetler has made many contacts and had many learning experiences which should prove helpful in his future.
"In this business, I have met a lot of people and, if I ever decide to change occupations, I'll have many network possibilities," Hetler said.
Finally, Hetler offered some advice for graduating seniors who are now looking for jobs.
"Go after what you want, keep yourself focused and get into a field you'll enjoy because to be happy you have got to enjoy your job," he said. "Don't let anything get in your way."
Local car dealerships expect profitable spring
By Steve Ammerman
Commencement means more business for auto dealers who say they see the slumping auto market rebounding this summer, the prime shopping time for students wanting their first new car.
The number of seniors buying cars has steadily increased over the past few months, according to Dana Smith, a salesperson at Ellena Honda in Lawrence. Smith attributed the increase to new manufacturer's programs and better financial stability among seniors.
Students who are buying cars today are more knowledgeable than in the past. They have read consumer guides, checked on current interest rates and are generally more educated than the normal customer, according to Bowe Gribble, a salesman at Sonny Hill Motors Inc., of Lawrence.
"I have noticed an increase of seniors purchasing automobiles," he said. "It is easier to get an automobile now than it was a few years ago."
What seniors look for in a car has also changed. Dealerships see the commencement car trend moving away from sportiness to safety features, fuel efficiency and environmental safety.
"Students want a good, reliable, professional looking automobile," Smith said.
Car manufacturers recognize the buying potential that many students have, and are offering special deals for graduating seniors.
"GMAC wants to solicit college graduates because they have the best credit ratings in the future," Gribble said.
Many of the dealerships in Lawrence offer a manufacturers program. Ellena Honda does not require a co-signer if a student can show proof of a job in their field of study upon graduation. Also, a student may buy a car without having any previous credit. The car may be financed through Ellena Honda.
Honda also recognizes the purchasing power of the students. Smith notes that many times graduating seniors have more money to spend than the middle class. They offer more security by getting better jobs after graduation, he said.
"We try to sit down and work out what is best for them," he said. "I have seen students buy a car with no more than $100 down."
Sonny Hill Motors also offers a special plan for students as well. Student buyers are guaranteed a set interest rate and may defer payment up to 90 days. The student also receives an additional $600 rebate.
A customer may only select from a certain line of cars, however, including Geo, Cavalier, Corsica and Lumina models.
Chevrolet is reworking their current program. The changes should expand the six month period around graduation and include graduate programs. The changes will not be in effect until at least next year.
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