Issue 53, June 2006

 

Summer’s come so let’s have some fun! Join us at KU Alumni Association events nationwide. Chapters will take in a game, hit the links and picnic at the park this June, July and August. See what your chapter has planned.

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Jayhawk Generations Welcome Picnics: Introduce KU to a new flock. These parties bring incoming students and their parents together with KU administrators and local alumni to welcome them into the Jayhawk fold. Find a picnic in your area. If one of your baby Jayhawks is leaving the nest and coming to campus, let us know! Kansas Alumni magazine will feature the KU legacies of freshmen whose parents are members of the Alumni Association in "Jayhawk Generations," the magazine's traditional fall salute to true blue heritage.

Chicago Big 12 Boat Cruise: Cruise the clear waters of Lake Michigan with fellow ’Hawks and Big 12 alumni.

Dallas KU Alumni Night at the Rangers: There’ll be plenty of peanuts and cracker jacks as you watch the Rangers take on the Kansas City Royals.

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Omaha KU/K-State Golf Outing: A little friendly competition: tee it up with Omaha Jayhawks and Wildcats.

ManginoKansas City KU Kickoff: Get the scoop on KU Football from Head Coach Mark Mangino on Aug. 18 at Johnny’s in Prairie Village.

Denver Thirsty Third Thursdays: TGIT, wet your whistle every third Thursday of the month.

Warmest wishes from the Hill,

KU Alumni Association

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Top Stories

Lawrence takes the mic

Following the retirement of Max Falkenstein, c’50, KU Football and ESPN officials announce 2006-’07 broadcasters. Former KU All-Big Eight offensive lineman, David Lawrence, d’83, will move from the sideline to the radio booth next fall. Read more.

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Wescoe welcomes renovation

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Work will begin soon on a $3.5-million expansion to the south side of Wescoe Hall. Read more.

KU halts annual tuition increases

While cell phones, hair color, apartments, friends and majors might change many times over the life of a college student, University administrators are working hard to keep one aspect of the college experience the same, tuition.  Read more.

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This Week In KU History

June 9, 1924: KU unveils a full-length bronze statue of Law School Dean James W. “Uncle Jimmy” Green sculpted by Daniel Chester French.
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This Month in Kansas History

June 30, 1947: The Kansas legislature adopts “Home on the Range” as the official state song.


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