KU Giving

“Twilight drops her curtain down, and pins it with a star.”

— Lucy Maud Montgomery, Canadian author

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TABLE OF CONTENTS.

Features Ancient, Current & Future KU’s Biodiversity Institute holds almost 9 million such specimens of animals, plants and fossil material, collected in Douglas County and across seven continents over 140 years.

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To Clear Earth’s Eye For a hundred years, it has reminded those who seek tranquility of the importance of balance, nature and beauty in our daily lives.

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Departments Snapshots

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The Best-Laid Plans

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To Learn, Teach and Lead

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No Greater Confidence

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Ten Year Toast

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Annual Report

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Past & Present

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Snapshots 1 “This fund is a quick way to knock down a barrier that is stopping someone from being successful. We are helping people through urgent, momentary crises. There is no big application or lots of reviews. It’s very different from the other funding the university does.”

Bill and Francie Stoner, B.A. 1972, Microbiology, B.S. 1973, Medical Technology. Weston, Mo. $20,329 — for the KU Women 4 KU Women Fund. $19,274 — for the Alan Voos Memorial Scholarship Fund, Clinical Lab Science

2 “Our family has a long history with 4 “We hope, in the long run, that the proKU. We’ve had more than 15 gradugram in Salina will provide more docates spanning three generations, and tors who want to remain in northwest my brother was a professor of physKansas. It’s a good sign that more than ics. This gift recognizes the enormous half of Wichita’s medical graduates lifelong benefits that each of us has have stayed in Kansas.” received from the university, based on Trustees of the Dane G. Hansen Founour diverse experiences during those dation.Logan, Kan. $150,000 — to the innumerable campus years.”

KU School of Medicine-Salina; $50,000 John M. Prosser, BS Architecture 1955, in scholarships for students interested and Dr. Ann C. Prosser. Denver, Colo. in practicing in northwest Kansas, and Gift-in-kind to the Spencer Museum $100,000 for improved medical educaof Art, a painting by Richard Schmid tion facilities titled View of My Studio (in Connecti5 “The Dole Center is a fantastic forum. cut) from the North You can see, first hand, people who 3 “I believe future engineers need be are on the world stage making critical prepared to jump into a job when they decisions, taking different sides of isgraduate and, for many, this means they will need to be well versed in programming for future mobile computing. Low-cost smartphones and tablets are revolutionizing the world’s access to information, and they need to be ready.”

Brian A. McClendon, B.S. Engineering 1986, and Beth Ellyn McClendon Portola Valley, Calif. $50,000 — to supply free Samsung/Droid tablet computers for entering freshmen in the School of Engineering’s Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

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sues where they can be heard without screaming back and forth — exactly what I imagine Senator Dole wanted.

Maybe it can help show the next generations of leaders a new way to communicate and solve problems.”

Brian C. King, BGS, history 1998, and Barbara McLiney King, BGS psychology 1995. Leawood, Kan. $30,000 — to the King Family Opportunity Fund, Dole Institute of Politics

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6 “We both feel we never would have 8 “KU and the School of Pharmacy start- 10 “When I think about things I’d like to made it through without the scholared me on wonderful lifetime career do with the rest of my life — my bucket ship halls. They gave us a start and a path. Barbara and I are proud to be a list — I’m really doing what I want to great orientation.” small part of KU’s growth and service do. It’s getting this scholarship set up Robert Nelson, Ph.D. 1984, Radiato the state.” and writing Polly’s story. I don’t have tion Biophysics, and Lois Nelson, David O. Weaver, B.S. Pharmacy 1967, any trips I want to go on, and I don’t B.A. 1978, Anthropology. Kennewick, and Barbara Weaver. Aurora, Colo. want to buy a new BMW. But it would Wash. $100,000 by Charitable Remain$50,000 — School of Pharmacy be wonderful to know the name of the der Unitrust; they directed the trust’s first person who receives this scholarincome to their previously established ship, to know who it is and a little bit scholarships for residents of Miller and 9 “Many individuals, including both of about them, I’d love that.”

Pearson scholarship halls. us, have been helped by the intellecThomas Lovitt, bachelor’s in music tual and medical resources offered at education 1952, master’s in music ed7 “The kids from southeast Kansas generKU and KU Medical Center. We hope ucation 1960, Ph.D. in education 1966 ally aren’t from wealthy families. I was that our gift will benefit the university Kirkland, Wash. $60,500 — to estabraised in Neodesha, and I had a high in continuing to assist the well-being of lish a scholarship for music majors who school teacher who was a KU graduate. individuals in the future.” participate in KU choirs in memory of He occasionally brought us up here for Stata Norton Ringle, professor emerihis wife, KU alumna Polly Owen Lovitt, games. I’ve been a fan ever since.”

Lawrence V. Houchins. Des Moines, Iowa. $50,000 — added to a Charitable Remainder Trust he established in 1998, now valued at $521,100; for scholarships, with preference to students from Neodesha, Wilson County or southeast Kansas.

tus of Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutics, and former dean of the School of Health Professions; and Dr. David A. Ringle, retired, Principal Physiologist, Midwest Research Institute; Leawood, Kan. $244,380 — Charitable Gift Annuity, divided evenly between the School of Health Professions, Clendening History of Medicine Library and Spencer Research Library

bachelor’s in music education 1952, master’s in education 1966.

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WHY I GIVE.

The Best-Laid Plans A First-of-Its-Kind Professorship KU’s Department of Urban Planning has its first endowed professorship. Alan Black, professor emeritus of urban planning, recently created it with a $1.4 million estate commitment to KU Endowment.

Black, who worked at KU from 1981 to 2007, specializes in transportation plan-

Alan Black’s estate commitment will create a professorship in the Department of Urban Planning. Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little said his gift was a milestone for the program, for the School and for KU. He worked in Marvin Hall for more than 25 years.

ning, particularly urban mass transit. He directed the graduate program in urban planning from 1981 to 1986. He said he enjoyed his career at KU, especially working with students.

Black earned three college degrees — a bachelor’s from Harvard University,

where his father was a professor; a master’s from the University of California, Berkeley; and a doctorate from Cornell University.

In addition to his gift commitment for the professorship, Black has contributed

$158,000 to a scholarship he created for urban planning graduate students, which is named after him. Since 1998, the scholarship has provided nearly $50,000 in support to 12 students.

While nationally known and published for his urban planning work at KU,

Black also has been active locally. He has long served on the Land Use Committee of the League of Women Voters of Lawrence-Douglas County, both as a member and

chair; on the Public Transit Advisory Committee for the city of Lawrence; and on Douglas County’s Air Quality Committee. In the 1990s, he actively campaigned for

the creation of a bus system in Lawrence, which started in December 2000. He also volunteers as a reader for Kansas Audio-Reader Network, a reading and information service for the blind and visually impaired.

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“I retired in 2007, but the department was unable to hire a replacement until this year.

It was clear that a professorship was a major need. I live in the same house that I paid off years ago, and I drive a Toyota Celica that I bought new in 1986. It still runs pretty well.

That saves me a lot of money.”

Alan Black

An estate gift will boost the study of leadership and organizational transformation in the School of Education.

These donors made their gift part of their estate planning. Like them, many donors find that they can create more opportunities, and give more back to KU, than they thought possible. The key? Planned gifts, several types of gifts that are arranged now to benefit the university later.

Planned giving can reduce taxes on your income and estate, resulting in a larger gift.

Bequests are the most common planned

To Learn, Teach and Lead Historic Scholarship For Education

gifts, but several other kinds exist. Some bring additional advantages, such as steady, secure income for you. These gifts are very

A University of Kansas alumnus and his wife have made a $2.5 million estate com-

flexible and can serve KU, and you, in many

donors, who wish to remain anonymous, have had strong ties to KU’s School of

support KU, the KU Medical Center, the

dent teachers.

Medicine-Salina, the KU Edwards Campus or

mitment to establish an endowed scholarship for KU’s School of Education. The

ways. Planned gifts to KU Endowment can

Education through both graduate teaching and the supervision of elementary stu-

School of Medicine-Wichita, the School of

The gift is the largest in the school’s history.

The planned gift will include funding for specialized work in acquiring leader-

The University of Kansas Hospital.

Your attorney and tax adviser can help

ship skills connected to the organizational change disciplines first outlined in Peter

you determine how various options might

tion. This book provides guidelines to lead organizations in transforming rigid hier-

ning objectives. If you’ve already included

“We thank the donors for this generous gift,” said Rick Ginsberg, dean of

that your gift is properly recognized and

Senge’s book, The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of the Learning Organiza-

affect your personal tax and estate-plan-

archies into more fluid and responsive systems.

KU in your estate plan, contact us to ensure

education. “The intent is to provide undergraduate students the opportunity to be

that your intentions are carried out. We

appreciation of the larger system in which their work is embedded. Once the schol-

To learn more about planned gifts, please

supported in their quest to become leaders with organizational understanding and

honor all requests for anonymity.

arship program is in place, it will attract the best students for professional studies in

visit kuendowment.org/plannedgifts or con-

education at KU.”

tact Dan Almanza, director of gift planning at the main campus (785-832-7341 ordalmanza@kuendowment.org) or Nell Lucas, assistant vice president for medical development at the KU Medical Center (913-5885551 ornlucas@kuendowment.org).

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WHY I GIVE.

Jenna Mittelmeier and Carolyn Haller received support from the Claudia Pendleton Johnson Scholarship this year. They’re “studying” in the Spencer Research Library’s William Savage Johnson Room, another gift to KU from Mrs. Johnson. Mittelmeier is a junior from Iola, Kan., majoring in elementary education; Haller is a junior from Alma, Kan., majoring in

No Greater Confidence Claudia Pendleton Johnson died in 1971, but she’s helping KU students today. She

was a 1908 KU graduate and lifelong Lawrence resident. Her husband, William Savage Johnson, was a longtime professor and chair of the Department of English.

She established the Claudia Pendleton Johnson Scholarship fund in 1961 with

a gift of five shares of IBM stock, book value about $2,700. She requested that the scholarship not be announced or awarded until after her death. She made numerous additional contributions before her death, by which time the fund’s book value had grown to $15,664.

She designated the scholarship for “deserving female students.” The first recipi-

social welfare.

ents, in 1971, were Sharon Kepner, B.A. English ’86, and Linda B. Eberspacher, B.A. English and French ’72. Both were outstanding students in English.

Mrs. Johnson gave several other significant gifts, including her husband’s book collection and a room in the Spencer Research Library to honor him, as well as dozens

of smaller gifts in memory of friends and colleagues. In 1971, KU Endowment Executive Secretary Irvin Youngberg wrote to her that his records showed she had made Claudia Pendleton Johnson Scholarship Fund

original value, 1971

$15,664

scholarships awarded since 1971 120+ value of scholarships current value, 2010

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$85,000+ $77,000

109 gifts since 1948.

On the occasion of her commitment to establish the scholarship, Chancellor W.

Clarke Wescoe wrote: “I am especially gratified when an individual, as close to the university and as well informed about it as you are, gives generous support to it, for no greater confidence could be expressed in the work of our staff.”

AMONG FRIENDS.

Ten Year Toast

Tom and Judy Bowser (left), honorary

This year saw the 10th anniversary of Treads and Threads, an annual black-tie event at

event co-chairs, hosted the 10th an-

in both attendance and fundraising numbers, with 3,600 guests and $785,000 raised to

recently retired as president and

tainment sponsor, presenting country music star and Kansas native Martina McBride,

Kansas City, and Mark Jorgenson is

chairs, and Mark and Mary Jorgenson,

the Kansas Speedway to benefit The University of Kansas Hospital. Donors set records

nual Treads & Threads. Tom Bowser

support cancer care at The University of Kansas Cancer Center. U.S. Bank was enter-

CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of

and Kansas City-based law firm Polsinelli Shugart PC was presenting sponsor.

president and CEO of U.S. Bank.

VISIT KUENDOWMENT.PHANFARE.COM Our online photo gallery is chock full of ’Hawks. Find yourself and KU friends at these recent events that brought the flock together:

Reception at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Nov. 13

Christina Hixson visits with Hixson Scholars

Oct. 27

Nason Family Award for Excellence in Family Medicine Education

Oct. 20

Chancellors Club pre-game brunch

Oct. 1

Chancellors Club reception

Sept. 30

Annual Meeting of KU Endowment Board of Trustees

Sept. 30

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ANCIENT, CURRENT & FUTURE

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KU’S BIODIVERSITY INSTITUTE

STUDIES THE LIFE OF THE PLANET

By Jen Humphrey Photographs by Brian Goodman Evidence of birds surrounds KU ornithologist Mark Robbins’ office in Dyche Hall: feathers, wings, preserved skins, skeletons — and eggshells.

movement to ban DDT, and eventually the bird populations began to recover.

To Robbins, the cautionary tale told by old eggshells about

Robbins moves to a cabinet and opens a drawer. It’s full

DDT illustrates a key point about natural history collections:

often handwritten label. He points out a pair of glossy blue eggs

the road,” he said. “We have a responsibility to care for them

clutches hatched and tended by males. In another drawer sit

KU’s Biodiversity Institute holds almost 9 million such

of hollowed bird eggs nestled in clear boxes, each with a tiny,

“We can never predict how these specimens will be used down

collected in Mexico: the Great Tinamus, a bird that lays multiple

for the future.”

large flecked eggs collected near Baldwin City, Kan.: the turkey

specimens of animals, plants and fossil material, collected in

Dozens of drawers in dozens of cabinets hold dozens of

Each specimen can potentially unleash an enormous stream

vulture, a bird that soars Kansas skies.

Douglas County and across seven continents over 140 years.

dozens of eggs, some of them 100 years old. Why keep them

of information. A researcher who collects a bird, for example,

mysterious crashes in the populations of eagles, brown pelicans,

location where it was found, even the contents of its stomach.

compared the thickness of eggshells collected before the war

DNA. Based on all these characteristics, they can determine the

the pesticide DDT, widely used after the war, altered birds’

other animals living and extinct.

mortality rates for chicks. The data helped drive an environmental

in its liver or protozoa swimming in its blood. Does the bird

all? An example: Eggshells provided the key to unraveling the

will record the color of its feathers, eyes and toes, its sex, the

peregrine falcons and other birds after World War II. Scientists

Beyond the immediately obvious, scientists may analyze the bird’s

to the shells of more recently laid eggs. They concluded that

bird’s relationship to other species, to birds in its order, and to

metabolism of calcium, leading to thin-shelled eggs and high

A deeper look might reveal parasites in the bird’s eyes, viruses

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carry disease? Where and how was it infected? Considering

The best-seller you check out at your public library is the

knowledge about the bird’s range, where will this disease occur

same as a copy you could check out at any other library. Same

The 120 research scientists and graduate students at the

book. In natural history collections, however, every specimen in

next? Will it affect people?

Biodiversity Institute study natural history collections to seek

answers. The questions address the evolution of life on earth,

title, same content, multiplied across thousands of copies of the the “library” is unique.

Researchers collect many examples of a species because

prediction of changes in the future – and even our place in

differences appear across time, age, sex and region, among other

The KU Natural History Museum, housed in iconic Dyche

fully explore the forces behind evolution and extinction. These

that future.

Hall atop Mount Oread, is most people’s introduction to the

Biodiversity Institute. An umbrella research organization cre-

ated in 2005, the institute also includes 12 taxonomic research

divisions, a research and collections hub for archaeology, a

factors. Only with a full spectrum of examples can scientists

days, information about every specimen collected is recorded in enormous databases that scientists worldwide use to answer questions about changes over time, location and species.

Scientists originally identified and classified species based

longtime KU unit dedicated to invertebrate paleontology, a

on morphology — the specimen’s physical characteristics. Newer

software research division. It is the fourth-largest biodiversity

called “clearing and staining,” yield information that can’t be

biodiversity modeling and policy unit, and an informatics and

enterprise in the country behind the Smithsonian Natural History Museum, the American Museum of Natural History in New York, and the Field Museum in Chicago.

Visitors to the KU Natural History Museum see impos-

ing aquatic dinosaurs, the historic Panorama and many other

tools, including X-ray, CT scans, DNA analysis and a process

gathered through observation of external features. To clear and

stain a vertebrate, scientists first make the soft tissue translucent, then apply dyes to stain bones and hard tissue red and cartilage blue. The result allows close examination of skeletal details.

This Chilean ray also exemplifies the research outreach

exhibits spread across four floors. But less than 1 percent of

of natural history collections. Leo Smith, assistant curator of

fossils is on display.

to the KU Natural History Museum for an exhibit. Most of-

the Biodiversity Institute’s collections of animals, plants and

zoology at the Field Museum in Chicago, arranged to loan it

Hercules Beetle, Dynastes hercules While many specimens in the collections came from far-flung places, including this exotic-looking beetle from Nicaragua, researchers also discover and describe species in Kansas that are new to science. In 2010, entomology student Taro Eldredge found a new species,

Myrmedonota heliantha, in

the Baker Wetlands just south of Lawrence — the only place where the tiny carnivorous insect is known to exist.

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House sparrow, Passer domesticus About 100 years after European travelers fanned across the globe with their house sparrows in tow, KU ornithology curator Richard Johnston and his students amassed a diverse, global collection of the birds to document their many differences and adaptations.

Chilean Round Ray, Urotrygon chilensis

This cleared-and-stained ray was collected in 1976 in El Salvador. The species lives in shallow coastal water from Chile to Mexico.

Atelopus spp.

When these frogs were collected in the 1960s, they were considered one species based on their physical characteristics. New analytic technologies have shown they are at least four species, some of which are now thought to be extinct. The Biodiversity Institute will have a greater capacity for genetic research after a major $2 million laboratory expansion made possible by federal and state funds, to be completed in 2014.

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Skeleton of platypus, Ornithorhynchus anatinus Used for teaching students and research, this delicate platypus skeleton is one of the few mounted skeletons of its kind.

ten, institutions loan material to researchers at other muse-

The Biodiversity Institute, 2011

ums because no collection is complete, and scientists must look

KU’s charter included creation of a “cabinet of natural history”

1864

Natural History Museum was expanded into the Biodiversity Institute Specimens in the institute’s collections Archaeological artifacts in the collections Annual visitors to the Natural History Museum

2005 9 million 1.2 million 50,000

Biological collections worldwide using Specify,

Research scientists and staff Graduate students

The KU Biodiversity Institute is one of the leading U.S. or-

ganizations training the next generation of biodiversity scientists and evolutionary biologists. Its programs are compared favorably

to those of Harvard and Berkeley, and it attracts students from all over the world.

Most of the 50 to 60 students in residence conduct collection-

based research toward their master’s or doctoral degrees under

software for specimen data that was developed at the institute

at many examples of a species to study it fully.

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the advisement of faculty-curators. They also are enrolled in the degree-granting programs of a KU department, such as ecology and evolutionary biology.

To fund their early research, including expedition expenses,

New species described in Entomology

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New species described in Herpetology

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students compete for research awards. The institute organizes

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National Science Foundation grants. Annual gifts from many

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curatorial internships at the institute.

KU buildings occupied by institute staff, students and collections Continents to which researchers have traveled for expeditions since 2009 Percent of Biodiversity Institute specimens on display in museum exhibits

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the competition using processes that mimic applications for

donors make this program possible and provide support for

Biodiversity Institute alumni are encouraged to connect with

other alumni via the Biodiversity Institute website. [biodiversity. ku.edu/alumni]

The Panorama of North American Animals wowed visi-

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The polar bears, mountain goats and walrus that greet visitors to the KU Natural History Museum are part of one of KU’s most famous collections, and one of its oldest.

a world’s fair in Chicago. The naturalist Lewis Lindsay Dyche shipped seven railroad cars of gems from KU’s collections and

painstakingly arranged them in a lifelike panorama. As many as 20,000 people came each day to see the examples of Dyche’s

entists and evolutionary biologists.

mastery of taxidermy. The acclaim these specimens earned for

Its programs are compared favorably to

collections, helped Dyche lobby for a new, permanent building

attracts students from all over the world.

now known as Dyche Hall around the centerpiece Panorama.

residence conduct collection-based re-

specimens show their age. Animal hides that Dyche soaked in

degrees under the advisement of fac-

begun to crack. In recent years exhibits staff have modified the

the degree-granting programs of a KU

cent light, dust and the vagaries of temperature and humidity.

tionary biology.

tied to its research mission, much of it outside public awareness.

ing expedition expenses, students com-

to its mission to share knowledge of natural history with the

organizes the competition using pro-

evaluate the Panorama’s needs and plan for its preservation, so

tional Science Foundation grants. An-

to come, the Panorama will continue to wow museum visitors

program possible and provide support

Kansas, and the need to better house the rest of KU’s burgeoning

those of Harvard and Berkeley, and it

at the heart of KU’s early campus. Architects designed what is

Most of the 50 to 60 students in

Still on display almost 120 years after the fair, some of these

search toward their master’s or doctoral

saltwater and arranged over wood, wire and clay mounts have

ulty-curators. They also are enrolled in

Panorama, but previously the displays were exposed to fluores-

department, such as ecology and evolu-

About 95 percent of the Biodiversity Institute’s resources are

To fund their early research, includ-

But the collections displayed at the museum remain central

pete for research awards. The institute

world. This year, the institute seeks to raise funds to formally

cesses that mimic applications for Na-

that, just as the research collections are available in the decades

nual gifts from many donors make this

far into the future.

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Institute, holds a preserved specimen of one of the world’s largest frogs.

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To Clear

Earth’s Eye “A lake is the landscape’s most beautiful and expressive feature. It is earth’s eye; looking into

which the beholder measures the depth of his own nature.” — Henry David Thoreau, Walden

By Charles Higginson Photographs by Steve Puppe Potter Lake offers an essential spot for contemplation amid the

For several years, a program took place at Potter Lake dur-

hustle and bustle of a busy campus. For a hundred years, it has

ing commencement. A diving tower and springboard were in-

ance, nature and beauty in our daily lives.

to campus had been improved, eliminating the need for a fire-

reminded those who seek tranquility of the importance of bal-

The lake was built originally to supply water for fire protection

of the growing KU campus. Work began in October 1910, and the lake was dedicated June 5, 1911. Opening ceremonies in-

stalled in 1914. By the mid-1920s, the municipal water supply

fighting reservoir. Questions arose as to whether the lake should

be drained, but eventually it was left in a relatively natural state.

Over the years Potter Lake became a popular place for stu-

cluded a concert by the University Band, a water sports program

dents seeking peace and quiet in the summer and ice-skating

a diving contest, water games and a canoe regatta. State Senator

nearby slopes, but it was abandoned after World War II. A dance

organized by Athletic Director James Naismith, swimming races, Thomas M. Potter, a former member of the Board of Regents, for whom the lake was named, attended.

in the winter. A seven-hole golf course was constructed on the pavilion on the west slope, a gift of the class of 1943, hosted sock hops through the ’50s. It still exists, though in poor condition.

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By the late 1950s, the lake was noticeably silting in, reduc-

ing its depth near the dam by ten feet. In 1958, the university

drained and dredged the lake. Workers dug cars, tires, trash barrels and other debris out of the silt and built a silt-catching

pond at the south (uphill) end. During the late 1960s and early

1970s, the lake area was the scene of many protests and sit-ins protesting the Vietnam War and in favor of civil rights.

The lake continued to be plagued by pollution. In 1999, Pot-

ter Lake made a list of 120 polluted bodies of water compiled

by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Algae

harmful to animals and fish were found growing there. Another blow came in March 2000, when a transformer exploded behind

Strong Hall, leaking oil that flowed through storm drains into the lake.

In 2008, students founded the Potter Lake Project to pro-

mote restoration of the lake area. Over the past few years, the group has worked with faculty, staff and community members to remove excess aquatic vegetation, install aerators, dredge the lake, remove sediment and build a new sediment basin at the

south end. Student Senate, the Office of the Chancellor, Facilities Operations and alumni donations provided funding.

Potter Lake continues to define the campus area west of the

Campanile. A popular place to unwind, it has become one of

the oldest and most beloved fixtures on the Hill. To maintain it for future generations, more work is needed.

Potter Lake Stats Cost to build dam: Dam:

Lake area: Original capacity: Current capacity: Original depth: Current depth: Record fish:

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$3,250 400 feet long, 60 feet at base, 8 feet at top almost two acres 4 million gallons 1.6 million gallons 16 feet at dam 6 feet at dam 25-pound flathead catfish (John Trager, 1992)

Preserve Potter: Four Ways You Can Help The Potter Lake Project report is based on 18 months of research and scientific analysis by students, in consultation with KU professors and university and community professionals. You can help this multi-year effort by supporting any of these elements of the project plan.

Renovate the historic stone bridge and pathways. Renovation of the deteriorating bridge and pathways will ensure continued enjoyment of this campus icon for future generations and help to prevent further erosion.

Restore the Class of 1943 Dance Pavilion. Trim back vegetation, restore grill pits and picnic tables, replant flower bed with native flowering plants, and build a pathway to the parking area near Carruth-O’Leary Hall. Electrical power already has been restored to this site, which hosted many social functions 40 and more years ago. It remains a central location that offers views largely unchanged from its heyday.

Construct an ADA-compliant pathway from Memorial Stadium parking to Memorial Drive, with lighting every 75 – 100 feet. The topography to the west of the lake allows for ADA-

compliant sloping. This walkway will improve overall pedestrian movement through the central campus.

Renovate the historic pump house and overflow pipe. Not a glamorous project, but one that is critical to maintaining the future water quality and operation of the lake.

To support efforts to preserve Potter Lake for future generations of Jayhawks, contact Dale Slusser at HYPERLINK “mailto:dslusser@kuendowment. org”dslusser@kuendowment.org or 785-832-7458, or visit kuendowment. org/potter.

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ANNUAL REPORT.

Asset Values and Allocations Assets — Marketable securities compose 88 percent of KU Endowment’s total assets; the balance is primarily real estate owned by KU Endowment, loans to KU students and faculty, and outstanding pledges.

15.5%

Market value of endowed funds — Reported in accordance with the Standards of the National Association of College and University Business Officers.

Asset allocations — The Long-term Investment Program is designed to maximize returns and minimize volatility. It is diversified both by asset class and within asset classes.

.9%

28.7%

23.6%

Value of total assets — Book value of assets, plus unrealized gain or loss on marketable securities, according to audited financial statements. Excludes unrealized appreciation of real estate and other special holdings.

Market value of total assets — Includes unrealized appreciation of real estate and other special holdings.

13.6%

17.7%

Asset allocations international equity

28.7%

domestic equity

23.6%

fixed income

17.7%

inflation protection

15.5%

alternatives

13.6% .9%

cash and equivalents

100%

total Seeking increased diversification and enhanced returns, the KU Endowment Investment Committee has gradually increased allocations to international equities, intflation protection and alternative investments. Alternatives include investment strategies intended to produce consistent returns, with less volatility than the overall market. $1.80

$1.70

Value of total assets (billions) 2011

$1.48

2010

$1.31

2009

$1.20

Market value of total assets (billions) 2011

$1.65

2010

$1.48

2009

$1.36

$1.60

$1.50

$1.40

$1.30

$1.20

Market value of endowed funds (billions) 2011

$1.25

2010

$1.05

2009

$.96

$1.10

$1.00 2009

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2010

2011

PAST & PRESENT.

The Blast That Lasts Since 1912, a steam whistle has trumpeted

the end of class periods on Mount Oread, often startling unprepared pedestrians. The original whistle sang from atop the campus

power plant for about 30 years. The second, nicknamed “Big Tooter,” blew for about 60

years before suffering an irreparable crack Jan. 22, 2003.

Lawrence surgeon Neal Lintecum

(M.D. 1990) and his wife, Julie, pledged to

cover acquisition of a third whistle. It was in-

stalled in late April, breaking three months of end-of-class silence. The Lintecums’ gift

honored Neal’s father, Dean, a 1955 KU ar-

chitecture alumnus who directed his own architecture firm for more than 30 years.

Dean Lintecum died two days before

Big Tooter’s last blast. Neal said, “My fa-

ther’s funeral was the day the whistle went

out, so this gift makes a fitting way to carry on his memory.”

— Charles Higginson

“Whooooooooooooooooooooo!” If you’ve spent any time on KU’s Lawrence campus, you know the sound.

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24 KU GIVING | WINTER 2012 Veterans’ Day vigil, KU’s Vietnam War Memorial, November 11, 2011