CAMPUS/AREA
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Friday, November 19, 1993
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CAMPUS BRIEFS
Students asked to stop throwing candy at games
Eat the candy but do not throw it.
That is what Klissa Ruesschoff, better known as the "Candy Lady" at home basketball games, is warning Javhawk fans.
"I don't want to make a big deal out of this, but I just don't want to see anyone hurt," Ruesshoff said.
She said KU Athletic Department officials had told her that if students did not stop throwing the candy she tossed up in the stands during games, she could not continue with her sweet tradition.
"But I'm more concerned with students getting injured than with not being able to throw candy," she said. "I do it for fun and to entertain students — and I don't want to take any chances with kids getting hurt."
Study abroad positions open
The KU Western Civilization Program and the Office of Study Abroad will sponsor a Western Civilization Spring Semester Abroad in 1995. Between 20 and 30 KU students will spend the first half of the semester in Florence, Italy, and the second half in Paris, France, said Mary Elizabeth Debicki, director of KU study abroad.
"The purpose of the program is to enrich student's understanding of some of the history, ideas and art of Western Civilization, along with opportunities for travel to sites in Italy and France." Debbiki said.
Applications for the 1995 Spring Semester Abroad will be accepted beginning April 1994. Applicants must have sophomore standing by Spring 1995, have a 3.0 grade point average and have completed the equivalent of two semesters of Latin or a Romance language. Faculty recommendations, a statement of interest and an interview also will be required.
Interested persons should contact the Office of Study Abroad, 864-3742.
New scholarships available
The National Security Education Program has been awarded $2.5 million in scholarships for undergraduates and graduates who want to study languages and areas of the world outside Western Europe.
The government-funded program and tries to educate people about foreign cultures.
Students who are interested should contact Mary Elizabeth Debicki, director of KU's study abroad program, at the Office of Study Abroad, 203 Lippincott Hall, or Hodgie Bricke at the Office of International Studies, 108 Lippincott Hall.
Debicki said applications would be available by Dec.1.
Social work plays host to clinics
The deadline for applications is Jan. 15, 1994
The Kansas Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers is playing host to its Kansas Chapter conference from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Holiday Inn Holdome, 200 McDonald Drive.
A workshop by John Allen from the Menninger Foundation in Topeka will examine the controversial topic of "False Memory Syndrome," which some believe affects victims of alleged abuse by causing them to remember things differently than actually happened.
Another workshop will examine the impact of the "religious right" on upcoming legislation, according to Alice Lieberman, assistant professor of social welfare.
The conference will also feature John Wagnon, a Kansas gubernatorial candidate, Nancy Amidei, a well-known advocate for the impoverished, and a panel of local politicians discussing other upcoming legislative issues, Lieberman said.
Housing renovations win awards
Three KU Department of Student Housing renovations received national and regional honors this fall.
The Association of University Interior Designers placed the courtyard improvements at the Jayhawker Towers Apartments first. The courtyard project created a sun deck and an outdoor lounge area for the Tower residents.
The Ekdahl Dining Commons was a runner-up in the category consisting of renovation projects over $75,000. The project was recognized for its multlevel dining, food court area and view of the campus.
The Electric Association of Missouri and Kansas placed the Ekdahl Dining Commons lighting project first for its use of natural and fluorescent lighting.
Compiled from Kansan staff reports.
You can still register your opinion on yesterday's Forum question on establishing a fall break at KU.
Just call 864-9040 before 6 p.m. today.
We will make all messages available to the University Calendar Committee, which is in charge of drafting the academic calendar.
We'll report back Monday on some of the Oread Forum discussions.
Caring for the students
Watkins staff prefers young healthy crowd
By Liz Klinger Kansan staff writer
While some physicians dream of having their own practices and fat bank accounts, physicians at Watkins Memorial Health Center seem content with a smaller paycheck, more personal time and treating patients young enough to change their health habits.
Before he came to Watkins, Charles Yockey, chief of staff, was a pulmonary specialist working long hours in Wichita who grew tired of diagnosing older patients who could no longer change their health conditions. At Watkins, Yockey works about 40 hours a week and said he felt less stress and enjoyed dealing with students and a variety of health problems.
"In this job, I look forward to coming to work every day," Yockey said. "It's more gratifying for me professionally to get a student to stop smoking than
to tell someone they have lung.cancer.
"College students don't want to be sick. They want to be in class. They want to attend social functions."
Students' willingness to learn and youthfulness are appealing to Watkins physicians, many of whom are KU graduates, said Jim Strobl, director of Watkins.
"In general, college students are young and very, very healthy," Strobl said. "Tied in with that, I think working with younger people keeps you young. That's an important thing with life."
Strobli said Watkins physicians had their malpractice and mandatory continuing education requirements paid for, they are only on call for a 14-hour shift once every nine days and earn up to $80,000 a year. A physician in private practice would probably earn twice as much as a Watkins physician, but would have to pay for malpractice and mandatory education, which can cost a lot. Strobli said.
Like some other KU employees, Watkins physicians also receive reduced admissions to athletic and Lied Center events, Strobslaid.
Even though the number of hours spent working is fewer, the physicians' work load can be just as hectic.
Strobl said Watkins physicians see up to 25 patients a day.
"We're busy while we're here, but your personal time is a little more predictable," said Randall Rock, physician. "For my young family, that's important."
Randall said helping students learn to care for their health was a rewarding experience.
"In addition to the things that are learned in the classroom, students are receptive to learning about managing their own health care and taking responsibility for their own health care needs." Rock said.
r physician Myra Strother said that working at Watkins gave her and her family access to what the KU campus had to offer and an opportunity to practice preventive medicine, which encourages younger people to take care of their bodies to avoid future problems.
I've always liked preventive medicine, and this is a good place for that," Strother said. "The student population is really an enjoyable group of people to work with."
Watkins physicians usually remain at the center for 20 years or more, Stroblsaid.
"We regard ourselves here as the Watkins family," Strobl said.
John Gamble / KANSAN
Randall Rock, Watkins staff physician, listens to Marc Heinze's, Marcellus, N.Y., junior, breathing. Heinze injured a rib during lacrosse practice and was experiencing continuing pain, prompting a second visit.
Photo courtesy of City of Lawrence
Douglas Coffin, KU alumnus and resident of Abiquiu, N.M., stands with his design of a contemporary totem pole. Coffin has been chosen as one of four finalists to display work on McDonald Drive between Sixth Street and the turnpike.
Sculptures may adorn roadways
Public helping choose art work near turnpike
By Tracl Carl
Kansan staff writer
Drivers coming off the Kansas Turnpike on the west Lawrence exit may be greeted by more than a tollbooth operator.
The city is receiving public comments on four sculptures, one of which will be selected by the city commission Dec. 14 to be displayed along McDonald Drive between Sixth Street and the turnip.
In 1897, the city began donating a small percentage of money from capital improvement projects for public art, which is called the Percent for Art Program. The chosen sculpture will be the city's fourth work paid for by the program. Past acquisitions include "Improvisation," a bronze sculpture at 23rd and Massachusetts streets., and "Confluence," an environmental work in Buford M. Watson Park, Sixth, Kentucky and Vermont streets.
Photos and project descriptions will be available for the public at the City Manager's Office from Monday until Dec. 10.
The four sculptures were chosen from 49 entries by 19 artists from 11 states.
Dan Reeder, head of the Lawrence Arts Commission, said in a statement made at the announcement of the finalists that he hoped the public would contribute their input on the project.
"Lawrence is fortunate to have attracted entries from so talented a group of sculptors," he said. "The four finalists have strong reputations and discrete approaches to their work."
Doug Warnock, a member of the panel that selected the finalists and an assistant professor of art, said the
panel chose the finalists because of the quality of their work.
Douglas Coffin, a KU graduate who now lives in Abiquiu, N.M., is one finalist. Coffin submitted a design for a contemporary totem pole. He also constructed a similar piece now displayed at Haskell Indian Nations University.
Among the themes he tries to portray is a balance of female and male energy. Warnock said.
"It signifies a concern for the preservation of the natural environment," he said.
Leah Jacobsen, a jersey City, N.J., artist, created a sculpture inspired by rock formations. The sculpture is titled "Weaver's Needle."
Tom Gibbs, a Dubuque, Iowa, artist,
did not want to mimic an object or
nature when constructing his painted
steel work entitled "Thrust."
"His content is concerned with abstract form that can be interpreted as confirmation of the strength of the will of individuals, in forms of perseverance and in having and holding ideals," Warnock said.
Deborah Ascheim, a Roswell, N.M., artist, submitted an unitled ceramic piece filled with concrete. Ascheim based her work on a biological form, but she did not chose a specific form, Warmock said. She leaves that up to the viewer.
"Some people think of them as claws or beaks of birds or even vertebrae," he said. "The viewers interpretation and subjectivity informs the meaning of the piece."
Unlike the other works, which can be exhibited from the road, Aschem wants the public to interact with her work, Warnock said.
The chosen sculpture should be displayed by this summer.
Regents approve KU remodeling projects
Watkins expansion nowmust be approved by Student Senate. Stairwells for Allen Field House will be built after the basketball season.
By Christoph Fuhrmans Kansan staff writer
TOPEKA — The Board of Regents yesterday approved the funding of two KU construction projects totaling $7.5 million.
The board approved the $5.6 million expansion and remodeling of Watkins Memorial Health Center and the $1.9 million remodeling of Allen Field House.
Watkins' interior will be remodeled to create more space for examination rooms, the emergency care area and Counseling and Psychological Services. The field house's exits and stairwells are being remodeled in
compliance with state fire codes.
compliance with state fire codes. Charles Yockey, chief of staff at Watkins, said before anything else could be done, the expansion of Watkins had to be approved by Student Senate.
"If students don't approve this, it's dead in the water," Vocky said.
Jim Strobl, director of Watkins, said he was pleased with the Regents decision to approve the expansion.
If approved by Senate, the expansion would be paid for by the sale of revenue bonds that would be secured through an increase in the student health fee. The current fee of $69.50 would increase by about $10 to $12.
The biggest problem we have in the
health center is space, and this will help us," he said.
The lack of space in the field house's exits and stairwalls is what caused the State Fire Marshal's office to conclude last fall that "Allen Field House presents one of the most significant life-loss potentials in Kansas when fully occupied."
The Legislature has appropriated $923,731 for the remodeling of the stairwells in the field house. The University will pay for the additional $976,269 from the Repair and Rehabilitation fund, parking fees and University of Kansas Athletic Corporation funds.
Richard Mann, University director, said KU was waiting for the design plans from Gould Evans Associates, a Lawrence architectural firm.
"We need to get that finalized so we can proceed bidding for construction." he said.
Mann said KU should receive the plans in the next four weeks.
Because KU has not received the architectural plans, the cost of the remodeling could change, Mann said.
We hope it will be neat, he said. Mann said construction at the field house would begin after the season and be finished before the 1994-95 basketball season.