KU Alumni Association Issue 90, December 2009      Past Issues | Subscribe Give To KU
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Greetings, Jayhawks!

While Jayhawks everywhere celebrate the holidays with friends and family, KU welcomes a new member to Kansas Athletics, head football coach Turner Gill. In this issue, you can learn about his accolades as both a coach and a player, and see what Gill and others had to say at the Dec. 14 press conference where he was introduced.

The annual Holiday Vespers concert dates back to December 1884, when the new music department presented its first exclusive concert. Over the years, the ceremony has become a community favorite. Watch a video about Holiday Vespers on KU's YouTube channel, and you're sure to get into the spirit of the season.

Thank you for being a proud member of the Jayhawk family.

Warmest wishes from the Hill,
KU Alumni Association
 
    University of Kansas welcomes Turner Gill
Director of Athletics Lew Perkins announced Dec. 13 that University of Buffalo football coach Turner Gill has been named KU's head football coach. Gill was introduced at a press conference the following day. Read more.		     KU recognized as a military-friendly school
The University of Kansas has been named to a select list of "military-friendly colleges and universities" by Military Advanced Education magazine. Of the 129 schools listed, KU was one of 37 identified as having "notable veterans support programs." Read more.		  
    Structural Biology Center to be named for former Chancellor Del Shankel
KU's Structural Biology Center will be named for Del Shankel in honor of his 50 years of leadership, teaching, scholarship and service to the University. Read more.		     Budget challenges ahead
KU officials discussed budget challenges at a recent forum. Learn about KU's budget and priorities heading into the legislative session and find out what alumni can do to help KU. 		 
 
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News From The Hill
Arrow University mourns former Chancellor Laurence Chalmers  
Arrow Alumnus cited as one of eight U.S. public officials of the year  
Arrow Rock Chalk Revue board selects participants for 2010 show  
Arrow KU student featured on national sorority life Web site  
Arrow Sunderland Foundation gives $1 million for cancer research  
Arrow School news  
Arrow KU Libraries news  
 
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This Week In KU History
Dec. 13, 1907: In a harbinger of winning seasons to come, the Jayhawks play their first game under Coach Forrest "Phog" Allen, as well as their first game in Robinson Gymnasium, and whip the Ottawa University basketball squad by 44 points. Read more dates for This Week in KU History
Check This Out
ESPN has produced two short features about green initiatives on the KU campus, both of which will air during the KU-Michigan game Dec. 19. Tip-off is set for 11 a.m. Central. Learn more about the "Green Game" and the University's efforts to go green.
 
 
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