Letter to the Editor: Resource center should inspire
Story failed to reveal Student Senate membership.
James Owen
Wednesday, February 13th, 2008
As an alumnus, I read with great excitement about the opening of the new Multicultural Resource Center.
As an involved student, I knew what a crucial role the center would play in every student’s life and the potential influence it could have if given the proper resources. I certainly hope this excitement persists among the entire student body today. In reading the article, I couldn’t help but think back and reflect upon the exemplary leadership and profound sacrifice of the student leaders, administrators, and friends of the university who made this project possible.
The first time I heard about the center was in 2002. I had an on-campus job relating to graduate and professional student affairs and read then-Student Body President Jonathan Ng’s platform with great interest. He spoke of an expanded role for the center and strengthening its presence on campus in a more centrally located place. To me, it was beyond exciting. Diversity was always a goal that would help every KU student better prepare for the workplace, and Jonathan knew its potential went beyond minority groups.
Student Senate of 2002-03 led an aggressive campaign for funding a new building and building greater awareness throughout the KU Community. Thanks to Jonathan, along with Blake Shuart, Mark Dupree, Catherine Bell, Casey Collier, Lase Ajayi, myself, and countless other students, funding for a new building was passed at the end of the 2002-2003 school year. But getting a new building was only the start. Future Student Senate groups, led by Student Senate leaders such as Andy Knopp, Steve Munch, and Jeff Dunlap, kept the spirit and purpose of this project close to their hearts.
It is my hope that all students from all walks of life, undergraduate and post-undergraduate, will take advantage of this unique and incredible place. As someone who was there when this was merely but a dream five years ago, it is a thrill to see it become a reality.”
Sincerely,
James Owen
Class of 2004, KU School of Law
Former Sutdent Senator
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