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Monday, December 2, 1996
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Evolution theory acknowledged by Catholic Church
By Neal Shulenburger
Kansan staff writer
Proponents of the theory of evolution are receiving support from an unlikely source — the Roman Catholic Church.
Cardinal John O'Connor, head of the New York archdiocese, discussed the theory in his Nov. 24 sermon to worshippers at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City.
Adam and Eve may have "some other form" than human, and it is possible that the first living creature was a lower animal. O'Connor said.
That news does not come as a surprise to the Rev. Vince Krische, director of the St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center, 1631 Crescent Road.
"I don't think any informed Catholic was surprised by this information," he said.
O'Connor's comments came a month after Pope John Paul II said the theory of evolution was more than just a hypothesis.
traditionally, the theory of creationism, which states that the world began as described in the Book of Genesis, has been espoused by many Christian churches. Proponents of this theory have fought to have it taught in schools alongside the theory of evolution. Some even want the theory of evolution removed from the curriculum.
In 1925, grade school teacher John Scopes was convicted of breaking a Tennessee law forbidding the instruction of the theory of evolution in grade schools.
At a conference two weeks ago, Pope John Paul II said that evolutionary theory was sound as long as it accepted that creation was God's work.
Krische said that creationism and evolutionary theory were not necessarily opposites.
"The Book of Genesis is a religious explanation, and evolution is a scientific one," Krische said. "The problem is no one was there to witness exactly how creation occurred. We believe in a mitigated evolution. The body may have evolved from a lower form, but the soul was directly created by God and all beings with a soul can be traced back to two genotenists, Adam and Eve."
Dean Stetler, associate professor of biological sciences, said that there had not been much of a debate about the issue at the University of Kansas in recent years.
"We teach a class on evolution here, and we've never had any complaints or any protests," he said. "I guess it's kind of a nonissue here."
The Associated Press contributed to this story.
New department has submitted its first courses
CLAS may OK computer science
By Eric Weslander
Kansan Staff Writer
Alkis Akritas leaned toward his computer with a glint in his eye. He punched a mathematical operation into the middle of a word processing document, demonstrating capabilities of one of his favorite software applications.
"If you think about it, this is the world's most expensive calculator," he said. "This is where the world is moving to."
The display was an example of Akritas' area of expertise, which has found a nominal home in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Information Processing Studies, a new department composed of Akritas and Zamir Bavel, both former professors of computer science, most likely will receive approval to offer its first courses at tomorrow's College assembly meeting.
Although it has no central office, no listing in the campus directory and no departmental secretary, IPS, if approved, will begin next semester with two courses: "Computers — What They Can and Cannot Do" and "Journey Through Genius."
"IPS is a good home for courses that are needed and beneficial and that other departments, for whatever reason, do not wish to offer," Akritas said.
Akritas said he hoped the department soon will adopt the course "Scientific Computing with Mathematica or Maple." The popularity of this program, taught at universities across the world, is increasing.
Both classes will examine the more theoretical aspects of computers and mathematics.
the world, is increasing.
Mathematica is a programming language that allows graphics and mathematics to be easily incorporated into other documents, he said.
When the department of computer science moved in 1993 from the College to the School of Engineering, Akritas and Bavel did not make the move because they were science-oriented. Akritas said.
The new department will offer these and other courses, although Bavel and Akritas will continue to teach their specialty courses in electrical engineering and computer science.
However, James Roberts, chairman of the department of electrical engineering and computer science, said Akritas and Bavel did not move because they were not among the eight computer science faculty members chosen out of 11 to join the new, consolidated department.
For the last three years, Akritas and Bavel have been without a formal department because they were not members of the department of electrical engineering and computer science. Although Information Processing Studies is not an official department, Bavel said that he and Akritas were glad to have a central support system.
"We are of one mind with the College administration," he said. "We appreciate the support we get from the College, and we offer our enthusiasm and energy to the College."
Center to help students on job search
By Stephanie Fite Kansan staff writer
Known for providing information about herpes, pregnancy and sexual harassment, the Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center will continue to counsel KU women by providing information on how to find jobs.
The resume writing and interviewing tips sessions will be open to KU students from 8 to 5 p.m. Dec. 9 to 11 at 115 Strong Hall. The interview and resume writing sessions will provide graduate assistants to counsel students who plan to graduate in December. The sessions will include putting together and writing a coherent, efficient
resume and interview do's and don'ts. Two graduate assistants will be available to answer questions and counsel students during the three-day session.
"Basically, this gives students the opportunity to prepare before they get out into the job market," said Jennifer Joseph, graduate assistant in the resource center. "This provides senior students with interviewing skills. Students will get the opportunity to talk one-on-one with a graduate assistant."
The center annually provides career information and financial aid information for women on campus, and the consultation provides techniques for resume writing and interviewing skills
for women, said Rachel Lee,
graduate assistant in the center.
The center, which was the only employment resource for women on campus before the job placement center in the Burge Union opened, is a continued resource for many KU women.
"We still try to provide assistance in that way," Lee said. "It's really helpful to be able to talk with someone for a while and be able to ask questions about the job search."
The sessions have expanded from one day to three days to accommodate students. The sessions also have changed from evenings to days because many students were unaware of the evening sessions, Lee said.
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