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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1994
Page
8
A personal essay on recognizing the sin of silent complicity in racism prompted by a racist joke from a high school friend. The author recalls choosing not to confront prejudice, notes Mother’s question about friends of color, and urges speaking up to combat racism on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Hien Tran, a KU industrial design senior, won third place in the 1994 National Student Design Competition with a plastic model of a gas powered toaster. The cordless design uses cans of butane in a cylindrical chamber and aims for higher energy efficiency than electric toasters. Tran notes environmental benefits and is pursuing a patent. He grew up in Wichita after immigrating from Vietnam and studies abroad in Denmark.
The spring SUA film series starts Tuesday in Woodruff Auditorium Kansas Union. The Lover screens at 7 p.m. as the first offering in this year’s lineup featuring campus screenings and student attendance in the Kansas Union venues.
Martin Luther King Jr Day results in no classes and closed offices. AU hosts men's basketball versus Kansas State at 8 30 p m in Allen Fieldhouse during an exhibition. Museum of Natural History displays The Pantanal from 8 a m to 5 p m Monday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p m Sunday through March 13. IBM Excel workshops and SPSS for Windows sessions led by Academic Computing Services require registration and a fee with contact at 864 0494.
KU students and staff can call 864-SNOW to check if snow and ice affect class or work schedules. The line supports 250 callers, with a recorded message and official updates as soon as available. Lawrence media will also relay information.
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