UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Wednesday, February 14, 1996
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Martial arts provide culture
By Susanna Löof
Kansan staff writer
Brian Fink / KANSKAN Trevor Swanson, Sharon Springs senior, is thrown on the floor during a Kuk Sool Wong demonstration by Paul Richter, St. Louis senior. The two demonstrated Kuk Sool Wong, a form of Korean martial arts, at the Multicultural Resource Center yesterday.
Prime Flink / MANBAN
Trevor Swanson grabs Paul Richter's head and flips Ripper around in a wide half-circle in the air.
A couple of seconds later, Richter, St. Louis senior, is laying on the mat while Swanson, Sharon Springs senior, aims his fist violently towards Richter's head.
The demonstration was part of yesterday's Korean culture program at the Multicultural Resource Center.
But the fist never touches Richter's head, because the two KU students aren't really fighting. They are only demonstrating Kuk Sool Wong, a form of Korean martial art.
The program included a presentation of Korean classical music.
Walter Dimmick, assistant professor or systematics and ecology and Kuk Sool Wong teacher, said that one difference between Tae Kwon Do, which is the most common Korean martial art in the United States, and Kuk Sool Wong is that the latter is dominated by circular movements, while the former is more linear.
Edward Canda, associate professor of social welfare, performed a dance called O bang Jin, which is performed by Korean farmers to bring fortune.
"The dance is a very versatile and fundamental aspect of Korean culture," said Canda.
"The performance of it is a body-mind integration," Canda said about the the style of dancing and drumming. "It's like the whole space gets connected through the sound and the movement."
Only 14 people attended the program, but Evan Heimlich, minority affairs program assistant, said he was pleased with the attendance.
"Ive done programs at KU where I only have had four people show up," he said. Hehliml said that
the wide variety of KU programs provided made it hard to attract students to these programs.
The program was useful in creating an understanding between different cultures, said Hwan Kim, Pusan, South Korea graduate student and president of the Korean Students' Association.
States. Kim said
"It makes Asian people shrink." Kim said. "They become passive in the community."
He said that a better understanding between cultures could change that.
SamulNori, a Korean percussion group, will perform a demonstration and workshop at the Lied Center at 5 p.m. today and at 8 tomorrow night.
Unions hold Valentines' Day open house
By Heather Kirkwood Kansan staff writer
The Kansas and Burge Unions and Student Union Activities are sponsoring a variety of events to help students celebrate Valentine's Day and to show them what both unions have to offer.
Make a sweetheart a valentine, get your picture taken with the Jayhawk, or just sit back and relax with a little music at the Kansas and Burge Unions open house.
"We still get calls from people who don't realize that we have bookstores at both Unions," said Katrina Widholm Warren, marketing and promotions coordinator for the Kansas and Burge Union. She said many students didn't realize that the Kansas Union had a post office, banking facilities and a bowling alley.
Students, faculty and staff will be able to :
n Find out what is in store by seeking the advice of an astrologer at the Kansas Union from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
n Make a valentine with materials provided in the lobby of the Kansas Union.
n Get your picture taken with the Jayhawk from noon to 1 p.m.
n Register to win a variety of prizes including teddy bears and books at the Kansas and Burge Union lobbies and bookstores, Wescoe Terrace, Murphy Hall snack bar, and the Art and Design snack bar.
n Register to win deluxe condominium accommodations for spring break in Panama City, Fla. (transportation is not included).
n Listen to Rob Hildretch sing and play country and folk music at the Burge Union from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Lou's Revenue Band will play in front of the Kansas Union from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the Scott and Rob Duo will play from 1 to 2 p.m.
n Enter SUA's pick up line contest.
Jason Fizell, SUA promotions coordinator, said SUA would not make money on the open house. "It's a service to students, more of just something to do. We're selling the flowers at cost and providing the materials for the valentines for free." Fizell said.
Burns speaks at KU
Director uses filmmaking to interpret U.S. history
By Jason Strait Kansan staff writer
Curt Flood. Henry Aaron.
"These are the men that fought for the proclamation, 'All men are created equal.'"
This is our story, not that of Black History Month, but our story," said filmmaker Ken Burns in his speech "Sharing the American Experience" last night.
Burns spoke to a near-capacity crowd at the 2,020-seat Lied Center, using the histories of the Civil War and baseball as metaphors for the history of the United States.
Burns is known for his PBS documentaries The Civil War and Baseball.
Ken Burns
Burns, who said his work was best described as emotional archaeology, said he had no background in history, having taken
only one course in Russian History in college.
Burns said that speaking to college students was important because they were largely the group that does not watch television, especially public television.
"By speaking to them face-to-face, I hope not only to share my knowledge of historical filmmaking but to inspire them to make their mark as well," he said.
The message was not lost on Lisa Poe, Plattsburg, Mo., senior.
"He was brilliant, insightful and completely interesting throughout," Poe said. "He told us to lead our lives by what we know of our history. Not to ignore it, but to learn from what we are from."
Burns moved from story to story, marking each with the word "listen" to grab the audience's attention.
Using the examples of Yogi Berra and Solomon Ballou, Burns described his documentaries as a continuing thread that helped explain the complex history of the nation.
"I'm interested in listening to a true, honest and complicated past. I think history holds the answer," Burns said. "We must remember that the proclamation, 'All men are created equal,' did not include blacks, or women, or the poor."
Commission OKs commercial sites
Kansan staff report
The Lawrence city commission unanimously approved a preliminary development plan for a Crown Cinema theater movie complex, J.C. Penney department store and three commercial pad sites located at 34th and Iowa streets last night.
The proposed theater would be 35,000 sq. ft. and the department store would be 80,000 sq. ft.
The commission also voted 4-0 to require the construction of a synchronized traffic light at 34th and Iowa streets with no participation of the city in its financing.
Commissioner Jo Andersen abstained from the vote, citing a conflict of interest because of her involvement with Payless Cashways, 3434 Iowa St.
The store would be affected by the increased traffic the development would bring to the area.
In other business, the commission voted 4-1 to amend regulations concerning the licensing of merchant security services.
The amendment removes the requirement that the Lawrence Police Department run background checks on security guards seeking a city license and removes the police department as the only certification for firearm use by merchant security guards.
The amendment also clarifies the requirement that private security services can not have badges, vehicles, or uniforms similar to the Lawrence or KU police departments.
The changes stem from police department complaints of unnecessary administrative burden in carrying out the requirements.
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Facilitator:
Wednesday, February 21, 1996
Pine Room, Kansas Union
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Facilitator:
Barbara W. Ballard, Associate Dean of Student Life and Director of the Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center
Sponsored by the Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center, 115强 Hall, The University of Kansas. For more information contact Mellissa Barr at 864-3524.
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GW2K INFO SESSION
That's right, Gateway 2000 is coming to the University of Kansas, and we request the honor of your presence.
Our company was created with the belief that honesty and teamwork could accomplish just about anything. Apparently, we were right. Because in just 11 years, we've become the leading PC direct marketer in the nation with $3.7 billion in annual sales.
And even though we're a high-tech company, we're not just looking for computer people. We have openings for everyone from Engineers to Market Researchers, and from Sales to Human Resources. So, if you share our attitude, maybe you can share in our success.
A representative will be available to tell you about our GW2K Internship Program and answer any questions you may have regarding Gateway 2000. Such as, why a cow for a high-tech computer company? Come to the Info Session and find out.
Thursday, February 15th 6:00
Kansas Union-Centennial Room (6th Level)
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Gateway 2000 is an equal opportunity employer.
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* Here Is Your Chance To Discuss:
- New Recreation Center Proposal
- Transportation System
- Additional Concerns
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- 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, 1996
\* Where:
- Alderson Auditorium, Kansas Union
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- Kim Cockos, Student Body President
- Dan Hare, Student Body Vice President
"Questions & Comments.
- Student Senate 864-3710
UMMING AND DANCING
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The University of Kansas School of Fine Arts Lied Center Presents
Percussion Master Class February 14, 1996, 5 p.m.
Performance for Students Grades 5-12:
February 15, 1996, 10 a.m.
Gripped by the Drum,
Drawn by the Dance
Tradition meets The Present
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Tickets on sale at the Lied Center Box Office (864-AB183; Murphy Hall Box Office (864-AB177) and all ticketmaster Centers or all Ticketmaster at (913) 234 6485.
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