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Monday, November 13. 1995
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Social Welfare organizes career fairs
Agencies provide potential internships
By Ryan Hayes-Vise Kansan staff writer
The federal holiday Friday didn't keep too many potential employers from showing social welfare students what waits for them after college. Fifty-two social work agencies showcased potential jobs and internships Friday at the Kansas Union Ballroom in the annual practicum career fair.
"This was one of the best fairs
we've had," said Martha Thorp, coordinator of the career fair. "I was worried about it being Veterans Day since the government agencies couldn't come, but it was still crowded. That says a lot."
For six years, the School of Social Welfare has showcased various agencies in the school's practicum career fair. This year, the fair was split into two sessions. The second session is scheduled for Friday in Wichita. About 200 students browsed through booths and talked to representatives Friday as agencies looked for future employees.
ested," said Cindy Spear, Kansas City Hospice representative and 1983 KU graduate. "I don't think we have as many students as last year, but then there is another one next week."
Representatives from all over Kansas and Missouri spent most of the day talking to students about internships. Social welfare students spend their senior year in at least one internship as a requirement for graduation. Many of the representatives were KU alumni and understood the students' situation.
Students have a wide variety of options, said Kay Kelly, a 1978 KU
"It's been great. I've had the chance to tell people about their opportunities," said Kelly. "We've all been there, so it's easy to help."
graduate and representative for Menninger, a Topeka psychiatric institution.
The fair also gave Cheri Brown, KU graduate student and founder of Gateway Recovery Inc., the chance to display her organization and to learn from the other attending agencies.
"The student interest has been great," Brown said. "It's a great educational experience because I've met new people that I normally wouldn't have had the chance to."
The savings would be substantial if mail automation were used at the University, said Don Payne, associate director of printing services.
Mail automation, a process that uses bar codes and specially formatted addresses to sort and send mail, has allowed a single machine to process about 32,000 pieces per hour, at about $3 per 1,000 pieces. To process the same amount per hour using an older system, 18 postal workers must sort mail by hand according to zip code. This system costs about $30 per 1,000 pieces.
"Everyone across the country should have this system," he said. "It's the only option."
The University of Kansas could save money if it implements a new mail-sorting system offered by the U.S. Postal Service, a Printing Services official said.
Mail-sorting system could save money
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The automation system would ensure speedy sorting and fewer errors in the delivery process. Payne said that within the next year the U.S. Postal Service might require all mailings to be bar coded.
By Josh Yancey
Kansan staff writer
Payne couldn't speculate on the system's potential cost to the University.
ON THE RECORD
The University spends about $1.7 million on postage each year, he said.
The software would include a compact disc that held every address in the United States.
He also said that he could not calculate exactly the amount of money that would be saved because of the system's intricacy.
$150 and a weight bench valued at $150 were stolen between 4 p.m. Nov. 6 and 2 p.m. Thursday from outside a residence in Cornish Square, Lawrence police reported.
Mail automation would be worth the cost, said Raejean Braden, mail-piece design analyst for the U.S. Postal Service in Kansas City, Mo.
Braden said the University's mail volume — up to 30,000 pieces a day — made automation almost necessary.
Mail automation virtually would eliminate human error in the sorting process, Payne said. "If you've still got human hands sorting your mail, you're rolling dice," he said.
Printing Services already has implemented an ink-jet printing system that replaced a more labor- and supply-intensive process of producing large sheets of address labels that had to be cut and pasted onto envelopes. The ink-jet system sprays the addresses onto the envelopes and specially codes them for easier distribution.
"This is the best system for universities," she said.
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A parking pass valued at $38 was stolen between 6 and 10 p.m. Oct. 24 from a car in Lot 18, south of Wescoe Hall, KU police reported.
Plastic weights valued at
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Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 11:30 a.m. today at 1204 Oread Ave.
St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center will celebrate Mass at 12:30 p.m. today at Danforth Chapel. For more information, call 843-0357.
KU Karate Club will meet at 5:30 p.m. today in 215 Robinson Center. For more information, call Jon Sides at 832-1771.
Straight Allies will meet at 5:30 p.m. today at the Regionalist Room in the Kansas Union. For more information, call Brenda Daly at 841-8610.
International Students Association will meet at 6 p.m. today at the International Room in the Kansas Union.
ON CAMPUS
KU Yoga Club will meet at 7 tonight in 310 Burge Union. For more information, call Melissa at 749-9372.
KU Kempo Karate will meet at 7:30 tonight
Jayhawk Association of Environmental Professionals will meet at 6 p.m. today at the Walnut Room in the Kansas Union. For more information, call Bryant Lamer at 832-9575
in 207 Robinson Center. For more information, call Mark Hurt at 842-4713.
OAKS — Nontraditional Student Organization will sponsor a brown bag lunch at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow at the Rock Chalk Room in the Burge Union. For more information, call Laura Morgan at 864-4064.
Office of Study Abroad will sponsor an informational meeting about Great Britain direct exchange program at noon tomorrow in 4020 Wescoe Hall. For more information call Nancy Mitchell at 864-3742.
Episcopal and Lutheran Campus Ministry will celebrate Holy Eucharist at 12:05 p.m. tomorrow at Danforth Chapel. For more information, call Joe Alford at 843-8202.
Office of Study Abroad will sponsor an informational meeting about study in a French-speaking country at 4 p.m. tomorrow in 4076 Wescos Hall.
KU Fencing Club will meet at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow in 215 Robinson Center. For more information, call John Hendrix at 864-1529.
KU Environs will meet at 6 p.m. tomorrow
at the Kansas Union. Ask for specific room at the candy counter. For more information call Katherine at 864-7325
KU Meditation Club will meet at 6 p.m. tomorrow at Alcove D in the Kansas Union. For more information, call Ravi Hirekatur at 832-8799.
Bionic, a support group for bisexual and bifriendly people, will meet at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at the International Room in the Kansas Union. For more information, call 864-3091.
- KCBT Student Ministries will sponsor a Bible Study at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Regionalist Room in the Kansas Union. For more information, call Adam Decatur at 841-1683.
Amnesty International will meet at 8 p.m. tomorrow at the Glass Onion, 624 W. 12th St. For more information, call Darin Worthington at 832-2488.
Lutheran Campus Ministry will sponsor Taize prayer and music at 8:30 p.m. tomorrow at 1116 Louisiana St. For more information, call Brian Johnson at 843-4948.
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