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"A man may die,nations may rise and fall,but an idea lives on."
—John F. Kennedy
FACT OF THE DAY
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The face of Uncle Sam, the fictional personification of the United States, was modeled after a door-to-door salesman from Canada.
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What's going on?
FRIDAY
March 4
International students seeking U.S. employment, whether on or off campus, can attend a workshop on how to write an effective American-style resume. General resume writing advice will be shared, and tips specific to international student concerns will be highlighted. The workshop will be from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Jayhawk Room on level five in the Kansas Union.
SATURDAY
March 5
■ Orienteer Kansas will be sponsoring an outdoor activity. Read a topographical map to race or hike around the course. Beginners are welcome and instruction will be offered. Groups or individuals are eligible to participate. Event will be held, rain or shine, at Perry Park from 1 to 4 p.m.
TUESDAY
SUA is hosting a Student Recipe Contest from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Jayhawk Room in the Kansas Union.
SUNDAY
March 6
March 8
The Lunafest International Film Festival is a festival of short films by, about and for women. Sponsored nationally by Luna Bar, the festival travels from October to April each year and donates all proceeds to charity. The festival will run at Liberty Hall, starting at 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 for the general public, and $8 for students and seniors.
WEDNESDAY
March 9
Radio host, columnist and author Garrison Keillor will talk about his experience growing up in the Midwest. He will speak at the Lied Center from 7:30 to 9:15 p.m.
MONDAY
March 7
Join the directors of the MBA program for lunch in a casual business atmosphere and get the insider view on the KU MBA program. The event will take place from noon to 1 p.m. at the Edwards Campus.
THURSDAY
March 10
CEO of Aperta Motors, Kansas native, and KU alumnus Paul Wilbur will be lecturing on "The Present & Future of Electric Cars" in the Spencer Museum of Art at 6:30 p.m.
Lynne Tidwell, undergraduate advisor coordinator in the School of Journalism, will retire today. She worked at the school for 30 years.
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'Priceless' advisor retires after 30 years in School of Journalism
BY SABRINA AHMED sahmed@kansan.com
Anyone who came into contact with Lynne Tidwell knows she has been a huge asset to the University of Kansas.
Tidwell, undergraduate advising coordinator in the School of Journalism, plans to retire today after 30 years of service to the University.
Although Tidwell did not want to comment on her retirement, she said that her favorite part of the job was the students and that she would miss them the most. After retiring, she said all she knew was that she wanted to continue helping people.
continue support,
Ann Brill, dean of journalism,
said she would miss Tidwell's dedication and care for students.
Check out Kansan.com for more information about Lynne Tidwell's retirement.
"Lynne deserves to retire and spend time doing things she loves to do." Brill said.
to do. Brin said.
Cindy Nesvarba, graduate records coordinator for the School of Journalism, worked with Tidwell for 27 years. She said she would miss Tidwell's knowledge of the school.
With Tidwell saying goodbye, the School of Journalism is taking the time to restructure advis-
edge of the school.
"She always has the answer," Nesvarba said. "And she was always willing to drop everything and help. She wanted to see students succeed."
ing and recruiting, as well as the career centers. The areas will be combined to create a new section called Student Services.
called Student Services Tidwell's replacement will be the head of all Student Services. Brill said.She also said the person they hire must be detail-oriented flexible and a good listener.
Although the School of Journalism will go on without Tidwell, faculty, staff and students miss her greatly.
"She is priceless," Brill said.
Edited by Helen Mubarak
TICKETS
Sentencing to take place for scandal
Two former Athletics Department employees will be sentenced for their involvement in the ongoing, reportedly $2 million ticket-sealing scheme. Seven codedefendants have pleaded guilty in the federal case.
Brandon Simmons will be sentenced at 10 a.m. March 7 and Jason Jeffries at 10:30 a.m. March 7. Both pled guilty in June to felony charges relating to failure to report the illegal ticket sales to authorities.
The remaining five co-defendants — Charlotte Blubaugh, Thomas Blubaugh, Rodney Jones, Kassie Liebsch and Ben Kirtland
A federal judge said Wednesday that he tentatively plans to sentence Simmons and Jeffries to two years of probation.
have pled guilty to charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud and are still awaiting sentencing in the next month. Associated Press
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Students fast to learn,to help raise money
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Participants in the Fast-a-thon pray before eating dinner Thursday night at the Kansas Union ballroom. For each pledge, the Muslim Students Association donated $1 to the Douglas County Friends of Children In Foster Care.
BY SHAUNA BLACKMON
sblackmon@kansan.com
Last night 350 hungry students and a few local businesses helped raise $1,200 for the Douglas County Friends of Children. The Muslim Student Association did this with the seventh annual Fast-a-thon that is an event to help spread awareness about Islam, Ramadan and to help those in need.
The MSA spent the past few weeks collecting pledges from students to fast from sunrise to sunset. One fasting student, Conrad Hudson, a junior from Topeka, said his day could be summed up in one word: hungry.
"Looking forward to the big meal was great though," Hudson said. "It made the food so good."
Hudson, who is also a student leader for The Society of Open Minded Atheists and Agnostics.
said he was intrigued by the event when he heard about it last semester during Islam Awareness Week at the University. Hudson said he was looking to expand his horizons and that it "was cool to get an accurate view on how they worship."
Normally Fast-a-thon is held during Ramadan each year to teach non-Muslims about the Islamic pillar of faith that requires all believers who are able to fast everyday during the month of Ramadan. Because the
view on how they worship.
Keshif Naseem, a member of the MSA and a senior from Pakistan,
said the MSA was looking forward to the Fast-a-thon because they wanted to "promote something Muslim in nature, spread awareness and connect with the community."
"We were thinking about doing Italian food, but people want something a little more exotic; Naseem
and connect with the students After sunset yesterday, all participants gathered for a free meal provided by the MSA. Sahar Hameed, a MSA member and freshman from Overland Park, said all the food was prepared in the Islamic Center. The dinner was comprised of about eight different dishes with a large array of Middle Eastern inspired desserts.
said.
Edited by Samantha Collins
Islamic calendar is based on a lunar cycle however, Ramadan came a little earlier this year than usual, which occurred from Aug. 10 to Sept. 11.
Following the resignation of the Interfraternity Council President Jay Trump Tuesday, a February letter from associate vice provost Jane Tuttle to individuals in IFC provided new insight into the hazing incident that led to Trump's resignation.
Letter sheds light on hazing issue
IFC was placed on two-year probation in February following an incident of hazing that occurred after an IFC ceremony in November.
In a statement Wednesday, Trump said that the University's final report found that he should remain in office. KU spokeswoman Jill Jess provided the Feb. 11 letter from Tuttle that outlined sanctions against
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The letter, which contains redactions by the University, expressed confidence in individuals.
"I trust that with University support, you and (redacted) have the integrity and skills to be change agents," the letter said. "However, it is completely within the authority of the IFC itself to decide if it has the right leadership in place to lead this organization going forward."
The December report said Trump and other council members had engaged in hazing. Trump said Wednesday that he had never哭 anyone and was being unfairly blamed.
"I have learned a lot of valuable lessons in my short time in office," he said.
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