University Daily Kansan / Friday, November 4. 1999
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Architecture class learns from experience
Students build structure near Marvin Hall
While the rest of the Architecture 323 lab waits to attach the floor, Dan Dilles left. Toneka junior: Mark Grimes. Overland Park junior, and Matt
By Mark Fagan Kansan staff writer
Rankin, Phillipsburg junior, position the floor support. The miniature building is being constructed behind Marvin Hall.
But not at a construction site.
Kevin Berman looked out of place. The third-year architecture student was wearing a yellow cotton argyle sweater, Levi's jeans and Topsiders with no socks. It would have been fine for any other class.
But not at a construction site.
"I forgot I was supposed to be here,
but the weather turned on his index finger. "Most people are smart and dress for the occasion."
Berman and 10 more properly attired students sawed, hammered and moved materials yesterday behind Marvin Hall while working on a project for their Building Technology I class.
The class is building a 16-foot high wood-and-metal structure to gain hands-on experience for the projects they will design when they graduate, said Ken Manaugh, St. Louis senior in charge of the project.
"The class usually requires students to make drawings," Manaugh said. "Now they have to draw it and build it, too."
Nobody is really sure what the final structure will look like because of the cost and availability of materials. Another project would cost about $1,000.
"It'll be 12-by-8-by-16," he said. "It'll have a porch addition if we have enough money, but it'll definitely have a fireplace."
Daniel Rockhill, associate professor of architecture and urban design, said the structure would probably be dismantled after its completion and
used again next year, but there were still other options.
"To sell it would be the best of all worlds." he said.
Most of the funding comes from the 114 students in the class. Tim Woofer, Colby senior, said he had spent $15 so far and expected to spend about $25 more.
That isn't very much, he said, compared to how much he usually spends on regular projects.
“It’s hands-on learning.” he said. “We’re getting a clue about architecture. That’s basically what we’re doing.”
Berman, of Overland Park, looked at the class in a special way. He
worked construction in the summer of 1987.
"I framed houses," he said, observing his classmates working on the structure's floor frame. "So some of us know what's going on here."
Manaugh, who is employed as a grader but acts as a graduate teacher.
ing assistant, said the project was a personal pleasure.
Computer companies offer bargains for students
"Really, I'm selfish and I'm getting 11 students to help me," he said. "It's just sort of a passion people have. That's what architects do — make buildings. And I can't keep myself from making buildings. I'm gonna do it until I die."
Kansan staff writer
By Daniel Niemi
Apple is no longer the only slice of the KU
computer pie competing for the student dollar.
compan
IBM, Zenith and Hyundai computers are
being offered to KU students at savings up to 50
percent off the retail price, but at least one
dealer said too many companies could ruin the
pie.
"We have a spiral of competition spurred by the manufacturers," said Myles Schachter, owner of the Connecting Point Computer Center and dealer of Hyundai computers. "It will become so spread out that no one will have the volume to continue the programs."
However, other dealers said the KU market
could support the discount programs.
"You have new students coming in every year, so I don't think the market is saturated with dealers," said Spike Santee, owner of EZ Comp Computer Center and developer of computer programs that number of discount program cases gave students more choices for their computer needs.
Deborah Ogletree, marketing representative for IBM computers, agreed with Santee's assessment.
"Students are looking at what their requirements are, not only from an academic standpoint but from future requirements. The business world is not limited to one vendor. There are many options as to which they will go
forward with 11
KU students have four options for computer purchase, programs.
First, the Kansas sell Apple Bookstore and the Burge Union sell Apple Macintosh computers at a savings of 33 to 35 percent, depending on the system, said Rhonda Warnke, sales manager of Apple goods at Burge Union. For example, the cost of a Macintosh Plus computer is $1,200, compared with a suggested retail price of $2,199. Students save 46 percent.
Ogletree said IBM was offering a 40 to 50 percent discount on its computers through a program at the Jayhawk Bookstore. For example, IBM's PS/2 Model 25 computer costs students $996, compared with a retail price of
$1,640. Students save 40 percent.
ogietree said the IBM program was limited, but that it wanted to set up a permanent program.
Santee, of EZ Comp, said Zenth offered students discounts of between 40 and 50 percent. For example, the cost of the Zethi Supersport laptop computer to students is $1,299, compared with a retail price of $2,399. Students save 46 percent.
Schachter, of Connecting Point, said students could save 25 to 30 percent off the price of Hyundai compaters. For example, the cost of a Hyundai Super 16 TE to students is $735, compared with a retail price of $1,045.
Tipsy taxi discussed by board
By Jay A. Cohen Kansan staff writer
Plans to review and possibly discontinue the Secure Shuttle program because of low ridership were discussed at yesterday's Student Senate Transportation Board meeting.
"If the ridership continues at the current level we will have to conclude that it is not a cost effective program," said Scott Russell, transportation coordinator.
Secure Shuttle provides free rides to KU students late at night as an alternative to driving home from a party or bar. It had replaced the Secure Cab program last year, and was restructured for this fall.
At the meeting in the Burge Union, Gordon Woods, assistant director of the organization and activities center, said that the number of riders on the Secure Shuttle may be low because its fixed routes and schedules were not convenient for students.
Brook Menees, student body president, said that the Secure Shuttle was failing in part because the transportation board had not publicized the service effectively.
Russell said the ridership figures would be reviewed at the end of the semester and a decision would be reached at that time.
Until then, Russell said he would try to increase awareness of the program.
He said he planned to visit the residence halls and put up publicity posters in several bars.
The board also discussed a recently completed audit of the board's programs, which also includes the KU on Wheels bus system.
Russell said the audit found that no changes were needed in the system of internal financial controls put in place after a former director of the KU on Wheels program was convicted of embezzling over $200,000 from the program.
Woods said the audit showed receipts of $809,200 and cash outlays of $870,667, leaving a deficit of about $61,000 for the fiscal year which ended June 1.
Russell also reported a favorable response from the parking office concerning the possible removal of two parking spaces in front of Snow Hall to provide more room for buses stopping in that area.
KU grad paints picture of Bailey Hall for Campaign Kansas
By Debbie McMahon
Kansan staff writer
A painting of Bailey Hall will be unveiled tomorrow as part of the School of Education's efforts to contribute to the Campaign Kansas fund.
'Acritical goal is to establish a very strong scholarship program so that we can truly compete in recruiting the best students for the School of Education.'
The watercolor, by Jim Hamil, will be unveiled at 10 a.m. tomorrow in the grass area in front of Stauffer-Flint Hall. About 200 alumni and retired professors from the school are expected to attend the unveiling, which will include a brunch in Bailey Hall.
Ed Meyen Dean of education
include a brochure.
The school will be selling prints of the painting at the unveiling. Unframed prints are $35 and framed prints are $70. A special limited edition will cost $100. A written history of Bailey Hall will be included with each purchase.
e included with each pari dean Ed Meyen said the
resources raised by the campaign will help efforts to build excellence in the school's programs. But he said the money raised won't be financed for programs which should be financed by the state' s plans to toward scholarships, fellowships, lectures and special equipment.
"Hopefully at some time we can establish a distinguished professorship to establish a very strong scholarship program so that we
can truly compete in recruiting the best students for the School of Education."
Hamil, who has done many paintings of the University, graduated from the KU School of Fine Arts.
Meyen said they chose a painting because the campus is so beautiful and because Bailey has an interesting history.
"It is something the alumni might value and identify with their years at school," he said. "We
The painting shows Bailey in autumn, but Hamil said he began the Bailey Hall painting last summer.
were fortunate to have an artist like Jim Hamil, who is interested in the University and whose art is recognized."
He said he worked from photographs. Bailey has changed in appearance since it was completed in 1900, and Hamil looked at pictures of it from different eras.
John Scarffe, director of public relations at the Kansas University Endowment Association, said that donations to Campaign Kansas could be carmarked for specific schools or programs. So far, $72.2 million has been pledged toward the campaign's goal of $150 million.
Jim Hamil's painting of Bailey Hall will be unveiled Saturday on the front lawn of Stauffer-Flint Hall as part of the School of Education's fund-raising drive for Campaign Kansas.
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