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Posted by Terry Rombeck on October 25, 2007 at 9:03 a.m.

KU librarian has interview in Utah

Rick Clement, the KU librarian who is a finalist to be dean of libraries at Utah State University, had his on-campus visit and interview Tuesday."I come from a different kind of background," Clement said at the open forum. "I come out of the world of rare manuscripts and archives. It's unusual for someone from my branch of librarianship to become a dean."Clement said his varied background dealing with all aspect of libraries makes him a solid candidate for the job."Most people going up the ladder in a library will specialize in some area," he said. "I have experience all around."

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Posted by Terry Rombeck on October 17, 2007 at 8:38 a.m.

Lawrence homeless family inspires country song

¢ "Lawrence" is the title of a track on the new album by counry band Cross Canadian Ragweed. The band's guitarist, Grady Cross, explains the song in the [Herald-Zeitung][1] of New Braunfels, Texas:![][2]"Cody (Canada, the band's lead singer) wrote that after we saw a homeless family sitting on a corner in Lawrence, Kan. The dad was playing the Bob Dylan song, 'Masters of War,' while the mom played a tambourine and they had a baby in a stroller. It was a sad deal. We all left money in their tip jar."¢ Lawrence department store Weaver's, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, is featured in the trade publication [Home Textiles Today][3]. The magazine says Weaver's has managed to "stay relevant and prosper in this small city's 'vibrant' downtown."Perhaps one of its toughest obstacles has been stiff retail competition, which has intensified over the past two decades. Lawrence, home to about 100,000 residents and the University of Kansas, has grown over the past two decades and attracted many major national chains. [1]: http://herald-zeitung.com/story.lasso?ewcd=3e7b8d7e998ae958&-session=HeraldZeitung:40DA3C7A18d4b03BCDmLM33084CB [2]: http://www.flyingwingpromotions.com/images/CrossCanadianRagweed.jpg [3]: http://www.hometextilestoday.com/article/CA6491584.html?desc=topstory

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Posted by Terry Rombeck on October 15, 2007 at 9:43 a.m.

KU librarian finalist for Utah post

¢ Rick Clement, head of special collections at Kansas University's Spencer Research Library, is one of three finalists to become dean of libraries at Utah State University, the [Utah Statesman][1].The other two finalists are Anne Langley of Duke University and Gregg Sapp of the State University of New York at Albany.According to the Provost's Office's Web site, the dean of libraries "will provide dynamic and visionary leadership of the Merrill-Cazier Library." The position is one of academic leadership, and the individual chosen will have the rank of librarian, which is equivalent to the rank of professor, according to the Provost's Office's Web site. The dean will report to the Executive Vice President and Provost Ray Coward and will "represent the informational needs of constituents to the university." [1]: http://media.www.utahstatesman.com/media/storage/paper243/news/2007/10/15/CampusNews/First.Candidate.For.Dean.Of.Libraries.Visits.Campus-3031824.shtml

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Posted by Terry Rombeck on October 9, 2007 at 10:57 a.m.

Columnist’s take on KU T-shirt debate

¢ A columnist for the [San Antonio Express-News][1] offers his take on the legal copyright battle between KU and the Joe-College.com T-shirt company:Two of the biggest sellers have "Our coach can eat your coach" and "Our coach beat anorexia!" slogans in reference to Jayhawks coach Mark Mangino's husky build. Those shirts come in sizes as big as 2XL online.The company and the university couldn't reach any agreement in an arbitration hearing two weeks ago, and the case will go to trial in January.Which might be an entertaining trial since "Our coach can eat your coach" isn't as funny on a T-shirt as in it will be a court deposition.¢ A former KU professor whose Body Farm at the University of Tennessee has led to a number of anthropological discoveries was featured on the [Science Friday][2] edition of "Talk of the Nation" on National Public Radio. Bill Bass is the author of "Beyond the Body Farm."¢ Erin Brockovich Ellis - the Lawrence native and environmentalist made famous in a 2000 blockbuster movie - was featured in an issue of last week's [Fort Worth Star-Telegram][3]. Brockovich Ellis spoke in Fort Worth on Thursday, where the paper asked her if she ever dreamed, as a girl in Lawrence, that she would someday make a difference in so many people's lives.She responded: No. I always knew I would do something, I just didn't know that this would be it. I was raised with a real simple philosophy: My dad always said, "When you are floating down the stream of life and, if somebody is drowning, you lend a hand." [1]: http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/stories/MYSA100907.Chanifesto.en.30b37e4.html [2]: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=15041323 [3]: http://www.star-telegram.com/news/story/257758.html

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Posted by Terry Rombeck on September 25, 2007 at 10:41 a.m.

KU faculty member examining same-sex partner benefits

¢ Lori Messinger, an associate professor of social welfare at Kansas University, says ongoing policy discussions on same-sex-partner benefits at the University of Kentucky and University of Michigan could have effects on other campuses.Messinger, who is quoted in this week's [Chronicle of Higher Education][1] is conducting a study on campus policies toward gays and lesbians for the American Association of University Professors."It matters who your president or chancellor is," says Kansas' Ms. Messinger. "If this is something they're not interested in, or not willing to spend political capital on, it's just not going to happen." [1]: http://chronicle.com/free/v54/i05/05b01001.htm

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Posted by Terry Rombeck on September 19, 2007 at 9:19 a.m.

Lawrence native’s risque photos creating a stir

¢ A Lawrence native, Jennifer Braff, who was runner-up on the reality dating show "Age of Love," is creating a stir with nude photos of her that are circulating on the Internet, according to [BuddyTV.com][1].Although Braff's naked pictures were taken long before her mainstream TV debut on Age of Love, many are pondering on the fact that her nude modeling credentials were not divulged on the show or the network's website. Ironically, Braff's official website mentions her job as a Hawaiian Tropic swimsuit model, a makeup artist, a songwriter, a spokes model for Amore Fashion and her appearances on Playboy, except for her work experience for the NBA team.¢ An update on the South Korean art curator who allegedly forged two degrees from Kansas University, as provided by the [Korea Times][2]:A local court Tuesday rejected the prosecution's request to issue an arrest warrant for 35-year-old former assistant professor Shin Jeong-ah on charges she fabricated her academic credentials and interfered in institutions' performance of their duty.__As a result, observers forecast that prosecutors could have difficulty in further investigating other charges against Shin, and alleged influence-peddling by former presidential policy planner Byeon Yang-kyoon, Shin's long-time patron. [1]: http://www.buddytv.com/articles/age-of-love/jennifer-braff-a-cougar-with-a-11106.aspx [2]: http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2007/09/113_10432.html

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Posted by Terry Rombeck on September 17, 2007 at 8:30 a.m.

Curator to face charges of forging KU degree

¢ Shin Jeong-ah, the South Korean art curatory accused of forging two degrees from Kansas University, will soon be charged with the forgeries, according to the [Korea Herald][1].Authorities have been questioning Shin since she arrived in Seoul Sunday afternoon after two-month period of hiding in the United States. Shin, 35, fled to New York City in July when allegations surfaced that she had forged an undergraduate and master's degree from the University of Kansas and a doctorate from Yale University.¢ KU researchers are among those who found a new breed of bat in the Philippines, according to [Reuters][2].A colourful new breed of flying fox with orange fur and three white stripes on its face has been discovered on the Philippine island of Mindoro, the government said on Sunday.__Flying foxes are a type of fruit bat. They are named flying foxes because of their fox-like heads and reddish fur. [1]: http://www.koreaherald.co.kr/SITE/data/html_dir/2007/09/18/200709180009.asp [2]: http://in.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idINIndia-29565020070916

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Posted by Terry Rombeck on September 14, 2007 at 1:41 p.m.

Don’t text and drive

¢ Erik Nelson, a KU student who is studying the impacts of text-messaging while driving, tells the [Sacramento Bee][1] that texting creates a type of tunnel-vision.California has passed legislation prohibiting use of electronic devices while driving for drivers who are 16 and 17."You have two visual stimuli at the same time and you can't pay attention to them both," Nelson says. "So it's that much more dangerous."Nelson polled about 300 University of Kansas students about their cell phone and driving habits. Every single student -- 100 percent -- admitted talking while driving, and 72 percent said they text message."It absolutely has to do with this age group," Nelson says. "But we hypothesize that future generations will have more of this type of usage frequency compared to older generations that haven't grown up with this technology."And for those surveyed who said text messaging is "very risky," 35 percent said they still text all or most of the time while driving, Nelson says."We believe there's a social pressure to always be available," he says. "And people are putting that need ahead of their safety both for themselves and others."¢ Chief Gray Eagle, who was a student at Haskell Indian Nations University in the late 1800s, is the subject of a story in today's [Springfield (Ill.) Journal-Register.][1]But before he graduated from Haskell, Chief Gray Eagle left school to join a traveling medicine show. In 1894, he started his own such show. The chief also was one of 19 American Indians who joined an opera company that performed throughout Europe.¢ Randy Breeden of Lawrence is one of the cycling enthusiasts following the Tour of Missouri this week. He's quoted in a story in the [Springfield (Mo.) News-Leader][1]"I'm in heaven," said Randy Breeden of Lawrence, Kan., who is following the tour and riding the areas every day with his friend Norm Cluff, also of Lawrence. "I always wanted to follow a tour and this one was right in our own backyard."__Breeden was excited to meet BMC Racing Team member Scott Moninger, particularly because he was riding the bike he bought from Moninger 15 years ago. "I even talked to one of the mechanics who remembered making the bike," Breeden said. [1]:

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Posted by Terry Rombeck on September 12, 2007 at 10:18 a.m.

Lawrence native new CEO of pro soccer team

Shawn Hunter, a Lawrence native and KU graduate, has been named new president and CEO of Chivas USA, a Major League Soccer team in Los Angeles. He previously has worked in the front office of the Phoenix Coyotes and Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League, as well as with the Minnesota Timbersolves of the NBA.According to the site [Goal.com][1], Hunter is excited about his new job. "Since I first began working with Chivas USA on behalf of AEG three years ago, I have been captivated by the passion of this organization and the intense devotion of both its fans and players," he said. "I know that Chivas USA has only begun to realize its tremendous potential and - though I know it will be a process - I look forward to helping take this club to the next level. I can't wait to get to work." [1]: www.goal.com

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Posted by Terry Rombeck on September 5, 2007 at 9:03 a.m.

Lawrence residents join debate over hair-dyeing

¢ Lawrence resident Alice Lieberman and her twin sister are featured prominently this week in a story in [Time][1] magazine. The story is about the decision women must make over whether or not to dye their gray hair.Identical twins Mary and Alice Lieberman have been zygotically close all their 55 years, even as adults living hundreds of miles apart. Two years ago, they were especially excited about seeing each other: Mary, a social worker, had moved to Poughkeepsie, N.Y., from Austin, Texas, and she hadn't seen Alice, a social-work professor at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, for more than a year.As the sisters approached each other on a street in Lawrence, Mary stopped dead in her tracks. Seven months earlier, she had stopped coloring her hair, but only now, seeing Alice, did she fully register what she had done: "I saw my brunet twin coming toward me and had the uneasy feeling that she looked like me, only five or 10 years younger. After I saw her, I hated my hair."_The story also quotes Cathy Hamilton, managing editor of Boomergirl.com, which is owned by the World Company, which also owns www.ljworld.com.¢ Linda Sue Warner, the new president of Haskell Indian Nations University, is profiled in [Indian Country Today][2]. She says that she's getting to know campus well during her first 90 days on the job._Warner said she was happy to see that Haskell had identified its core values: accountability, respect, cooperation and honesty. "When I saw that those core values had already been identified, I knew I could build a school around that," Warner stated. _"I want those core values to permeate around the school. When people meet me and then walk away, I want them to know that I am going to be accountable, respectful, cooperative and honest with them."_ [1]: http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1658058,00.html [2]: http://www.indiancountry.com/content.cfm?id=1096415680

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