Wednesday, June 6, 2007
ROSE VERDICT
Jason Allen Rose, the 21-year-old Lawrence resident charged with setting the deadly Boardwalk Apartment fires of October 2005, was found guilty on three counts of involuntary manslaughter, one count of aggravated arson and seven counts of aggravated battery on Friday, May 11.
Nicole Bingham, University of Kansas student, electrician Jose Gonzales, social worker Yolanda Riddle, died in the fire, and 20 others were injured.
Although Rose faced first-degree murder charges for the crime, the jury found that Rose had not intended to kill anyone, and optioned for the lesser charge of involuntary manslaughter. Rose faces a maximum of 122 months in prison and is scheduled for sentencing on June 18.
WESCOE HALL RENOVATIONS
The $3.5 million Wescoe Terrace construction project which started last spring, should be completed by this week’s end.
Mike Carney, project superintendent, said only a few “final touches” to the exterior remained, but “mostly it’s just cleaning up.”
The 24,000 square-foot addition of office space for the department of history, as well as the Spanish and Portuguese departments, will alleviate crowding in Wescoe Hall.
University students, faculty and guests are reminded to steer clear of construction areas as workers near completion.
SPENCER MUSEUM OF ART’S ART APPRECIATION CLASS
The Spencer Museum of Art invites young, aspiring artists to participate in its Art Appreciation Classes, a series of workshops designed to familiarize local youths with various styles and forms of art.
The program’s hands-on activities are designed to use elements of the museum’s current exhibits to help students create their own works of art. Classes are every Saturday in June and July, with sessions at 10:30 a.m. for 5 to 8-year-olds and at 12:30 p.m. for 9 to 14-year-olds.
Class themes range from “Pop Art Prints” to “Art in 3D”. There is a $12 fee per class for non-members and $10 fee for members, although scholarships are available.
For more information about the Art Appreciation Classes or to register your child, please contact Lauren Kernes, the museum’s Youth and Family Outreach Coordinator, at 785-864-0137. Registration forms are available at the Spencer Museum of Art.
ROAD CLOSURE
From 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, Mississippi Street from Jayhawk Boulevard north to Memorial Drive will be closed to traffic while crews use a crane to replace a transformer at Lippincott Hall. Motorists and pedestrians should exercise caution when traveling near the construction area during the times listed.
“It’s a way to keep the construction area safe for everybody,” said Mike Miller, assistant director for Project Management with the University’s Facilities Operations. Barring inclement weather, no delays further delays are expected, Miller said.
WINNER OF NAFTZGER YOUNG ARTISTS AUDITIONS
Angie Rae Solomon, a St, Joseph, Minn., doctoral student, won $5,000 at the 2007 Naftzger Young Artists Auditions, May 4 and 5, at Wichita State University.
Solomon finished ahead of 74 collegiate participants from Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska to take the prize.
Nicholas James Susi, St. Louis senior, and Lindsay Marie Ohse, Topeka, masters student, were also selected as finalists. Eunmee Song, Anyang City, South Korea, junior, won the $2,000 piano-division prize.
— Edited by Ben Smith
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