University Daily Kansan / Wednesday, February 6. 1991
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Heat, fumes make bad work conditions
3y Benjamin W. Allen
(ansan staff writer
Even though poor air circulation in the Art and Design Building is a widely recognized problem, there is little chance it will be翪ivated soon.
During the fall and spring, turpentine umes and temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit can occur.
Peter Thompson, dean of fine arts, said the simulation produced a terrible situation.
"It seems worse sometimes because it's triggered by the weather," he said.
Thompson said the main problem was the inadequate fresh air circulation system that
Art building won't have ventilation in time for spring
ran when neither the heating nor air-conditioning system was on
The air in the building was particularly bad last fall when moderate temperatures made air conditioning and heating unnecessary, he said.
Karen Matheis, Overland Park senior, was inspired by the heat to paint a work titled "110 degrees."
"It reflects the frustration of the heat," she said. "You couldn't paint; it was just too
Thompson met with art students last fall to discuss the air quality in the building.
hot "
"The difficult thing is to tell students spring that since last fall we've done nothing." he said. "It's very depressing for everyone involved."
He said air samples had been taken in the past, and there were no immediate health
Jeff Ridgway, Lawrence graduate student,
organized the meeting between the students and Thompson, researched the causes of the circulation problems and told other art students to write to state legislators and the governor.
"You've got a lot of nice guys who are mired in the bureaucracy of a state institution," Ridgway said. "Even if they OK the budget, it'll be years before anything is done."
*"Students come here in good faith. They bought a product and a service. I assume any*
institution would guarantee adequate faculty, decent training and decent facil-
Ridgway said he did not think the school was ignoring the problem, but that there was little it could do at this time.
He said he realized that a new circulation system was not a high priority for state financing, and private donations were not a likely source of revenue.
"Nobody wants to donate money for a refrigeration mechanism," he said, "for something that should have worked in the first place."
SUA uses films, music to increase awareness
By Lara Gold
Kansan staff writer
Sit back, relax, watch the movie and learn.
Student Union Activities is using films and musical groups to increase student awareness of Black History Month.
"Film is really an entertaining way to get information," said Tara May, SUA Spectrum films coordinator.
She said the movies planned for Black History Month gave students opportunities to learn historical background about African-Americans and their contributions to the United States.
"This is going to be such a huge celebration," May said.
The three Black History Month movies that will be shown during the first half of February are "Documentary Weather" and "Stormy Weather" and "Listen Up."
"Documentary of Malecol X" is about his life as a prominent political leader of the 20th century.
"Stormy Weather" is a tribute to Bill "Bo Jangles" Robinson, a legendary vaudeville entertainer.
Quincy Jones' work in the music industry is profiled in "Listen Up."
Chris Muehlberger, Spectrum films committee member, said SUA did not want to show films about slavery and oppression.
SUA also is bringing Human Rights, a reggae band, and Boogie Down Productions, a rap band, to celebrate a celebration of Black History Month.
"It was important for us to show uplifting movies that dealt with today's issues," he said.
Dean Newton, SUA vice president of University affairs, said that the programs for Black History Month had received positive feedback, and that he expected many students to attend.
"SUA is for the students," he said. "It's an avenue for students to gain knowledge outside the classroom."
He said SUA worked throughout the year with minority groups to bring films, speakers and music groups to KU.
Newton said, "Increasing cultural awareness is one of SUA's goals."
Williams advanced medicine
First heart surgeon made great strides
By Mike I. Vargas Kansan staff writer
The Chicago Daily Inter-Ocean reported July 22, 1893, that Williams sutured the pericardium of a stabbing victim who regained complete
Daniel Hale Williams won acclaim as the first surgeon to perform a successful heart operation, but he also pioneered the way for other African-Americans in the medical field.
Afterward, claims were made that another surgeon had done a similar operation earlier.
In addition, Williams helped establish hospitals open to all races where young African-American doctors and purses could intern.
But on March 27, 1897, the New York Medical Record reported that Williams' case was the first that had been recorded.
In the late 1890s, he helped open Provident Hospital in Chicago with African-American doctors and a nurses' training school.
Another hospital Williams influenced was Freedman's Hospital in Washington, D.C. There, he furried and established four internships.
In his first year as chief surgeon at Freedman's, Williams performed or assisted in 533 operations, which resulted in only eight fatalities, thus significantly reducing the hospital's 10 percent mortality rate.
Two decades later, his efforts culminated in helping to establish 40 hospitals that served African-Americans in 20 states.
His efforts culminated in helping to establish 40 hospitals that served African-Americans in 20 states. In his first year as chief surgeon at Freedmen's, Williams performed or assisted in 533 operations, which resulted in only eight fatalities, thus significantly reducing the hospital's 10 percent mortality rate.
Wiliams got his start when he graduated from Haire's Classical Academy in 1878, where he went to work as a barber. Later in the year, he apprenticed himself to Henry Palmer, a physician who had served to years as surgeon general of the Army and then to Williams to enter Chicago Medical College, where he graduated in 1883 with a doctorate in medicine.
In 1887, Williams had time in his hectic schedule to attend the International Medical Congress in Washington. D.C.
He also was a clinical instructor at the Chicago Medical College and a surgeon to the City Railway Company.
Because of his concern for those who could not afford his services, Williams received an affectionate nickname "Dr. Dan."
In Chicago, he was appointed attending physician at the Protestant Orphan Asylum and the South Side Dispensary.
Throughout his career, Williams had many professional responsibilities.
Two years later, he was appointed to the Illinois State Board of Health, where he served four years and was appointed by drafting significant health regulations.
At his death in 1931, William's estate was given to surviving relatives, the Washington YWCA, Howe medical schools and the NAACP.
In 1913, he was the only African-American in the American College of Surgeons, a group of 100 charter members.
Not only did he pioneer the way for African-Americans to receive proper medical care, he also made sure that other African-Americans would have the opportunity to excel in the medical field.
Stamp frenzy
Students stand in line at the U.S. Post Office window in the Kansas Union for 4-cent stamps. The Union's supply ran out Monday. The U.S. Postal Service printed extra 4-cent stamps to meet demands brought by postage-rate increases this week, but spot shortages have occurred.
Man drowns while fishing at Clinton
Kansan staff report
Robert Buckler Sr. of Kansas City, Kan., died yesterday after falling through the ice at Clinton Lake, Douglas County Sheriff's office said.
His son, Robert Buckler Jr., 35, of North Platte, Neb., suffered from hypotherma after attempting to rescue him.
was transported by air ambulance to Stormont Vail Regional Medical Center in Topeka, where he was pronounced dead.
The two men were rescued by Douglas County maintenance employees who were working in the area, Malson said. The elder Buckier
The younger Buckler was transported by Douglas County Ambulance Service to Lawrence Memorial Hospital, where he was treated and released.
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