2008 Woodie Awards
Faculty dominates Bush Library forum
Kelsey Jukam, News Editor, kjukam@smu.edu
Issue date: 3/6/07 Section: News
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The forum was moderated by Political Science Professor Joseph Kobylka.
"The forum is not a debate or verbal jousting-it's a discussion within our university family designed to educate about the Bush triad - the museum, library and institute - and how educated people converse even when they differ," Kobylka said.
A panel of two professors and two students gave brief presentations of their views on the subject and responded to questions and comments posed by audience members.
Senior Christine Dougherty, who jumped at the chance to attend the forum and "finally have a say in what's going on with the Bush Library complex," thought the panelists and moderator Kobylka effectively presented "the various viewpoints so that the whole discussion was not one-sided."
"Professor Kobylka cut off one panelist when he detracted from the question, and told them when their three minutes were up, and I greatly respected Kobylka's dedication of staying on topic without resorting to personal passions . . . to ensure that no one panelist dominated the discussion," Dougherty said.
Perkins theology professor Valerie Karras and senior Kathryn Rowe presented arguments against the Bush Institute, while Political Science Professor Matthew Wilson and junior Andrew Hemming presented arguments in favor of the Bush Complex in its totality.
Hemming argued that the presence of the Bush Library and Institute would increase the academic reputation of the school, giving it "name recognition." Hemming began his presentation by reading the university's mission statement, which states, in part, that the university "is to be a leading private institution of higher learning that expands knowledge through research and teaching."
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Andre'
posted 3/06/07 @ 6:03 AM CST
The Bush library is definitely NOT something to make the school or state proud by any stretch of imagination. Name recognition in this case would serve only negatively, and having a "Library" or "Think Tank" in the name of this president is somewhat of the definition of oxymoron. (Continued…)
Jeff Hawkins
posted 3/06/07 @ 9:37 AM CST
How would it be beneficial for SMU to have a library full of books, articles, and papers giving only a one sided view of all things concerning Bush. Considering Bush's actions (executive order) it is clear that he intends to withhold information of his choosing instead of educating the public about the various issues surrounding his presidency. (Continued…)
Josh Wilburn
posted 3/07/07 @ 12:00 AM CST
This is crazy I work at the rec center and have not heard anything about this situation. I know of about 4 employees that have had items stolen from the rec center gym during intramural basketball games this year. (Continued…)
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