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 More than 90 years ago, alumni, friends and students met on Mount Oread for a KU football game. The first Homecoming ended with a victory over the Missouri Tigers in front of 9,000 fans, and a University tradition quickly grew. This year's Homecoming celebrates the KU traditions that all alumni share. “Once a Jayhawk, Always a Jayhawk” Homecoming 2006 will feature all of our old favorites including the customary Jayhawk Boulevard parade and football game. This year also marks the start of a new tradition. The Get Downtown Homecoming Concert is a free Friday event that brings together the entire Lawrence community. On Saturday, the Alumni Association will continue its two-year tradition and open the Adams Alumni Center to the public. Alumni and friends can enjoy food, beverages and TVs tuned to other nationally televised games.
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After Homecoming, come back to campus Oct. 13-15 for a packed sports weekend. Late Night in the Phog kicks things off on Friday, KU football plays Oklahoma State on Saturday, and a pre-season NBA basketball game at Allen Fieldhouse pits Kirk Hinrich and his Chicago Bulls against Nick Collison and the Seattle Supersonics on Sunday.
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KC Jayhawks, we need your help to carry on another KU tradition. Volunteer for KC's premiere event, the Rock Chalk Ball. Join us for an informational meeting Sept. 28 to find out how you can make this year's Ball better than ever!
We hope to see you on campus soon,
The KU Alumni Association
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Alumni honored for unwavering service
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This year's recipients of the Fred Ellsworth Medallion for unique and significant service to KU are Larry Borden, b'62, g'67, Colorado Springs, Colo.; A. Drue Jennings, d '68, l'72, Prairie Village; and Joe Morris, b'61, Leawood. Read more.
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New Provost shares his goals
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Richard Lariviere discussed his goals as provost, his opinion on the importance of KU alumni, and how he feels about KU's relationship with Kansas state leadership. Read more.
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Jayhawk in the driver's seat as Ford CEO
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Allan Mulally is the second KU alumnus to lead one of the nation's top three automakers. Read more.
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Edwards Campus: 23,000 reasons to go back
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 Census data shows college graduates on average earn $23,000 more per year than high school graduates, and advanced degree holders can earn an additional 50 percent more than their counterparts with bachelor's degrees. Attend the Edwards Campus information session on Saturday, Oct. 21, to learn how to go back. The Overland Park location offers late afternoon and evening classes to accommodate working adults and has more than 20 degree programs available. Visit www.iwentback.com for more information.
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This Month In Kansas History
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September 13, 1856: On the job a mere four days, Kansas Territorial Governor John W. Geary begins a series of maneuvers that effectively deploy U.S. Army troops to defuse anticipated attacks by armed bands of proslavery sympathizers and free-state partisans. Read the full story titled "Impartial Arts
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