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THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2014
GRADUATION GUIDE
HONORS
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Joyce DDonato and Vernon Smith will be honored on May 18 at Memorial Stadium for their contributions to music and economics, respectively.
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Alumni to be recognized for accomplishments
HANNAH SUNDERMEYER news@kansan.com
On May 18th, Joyce DiDonato and Vernon Smith will be honored at Memorial Stadium for their accomplishments in their fields, and their representation of the values the University aims to instill in their own
students. Their hard work and dedication have earned them this honor, nominated by the KU community.
JOYCE DIDONATO
DiDonato will receive the Doctor of Arts, following her incredibly successful career as
a mezzo-soprano opera singer. Having appeared in opera houses around the world, Di-Donato has made appearances with companies in New York, London, Berlin, Milan, Houston, San Francisco and Santa Fe. Among many other awards, Di-Donato won Best Classical Vocal Solo at the
Grammy's and in 2010 was named Gramophone magazine's artist of the year.
recipient of the 2002 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, honoring his development of experimental techniques to study microeconomic systems, market principles and economic outcomes in laboratory settings, according to his University of Kansas biography.
Smith is the recipient of the Doctor of Science, for his notable contributions to experimental economics, following a multitude of fellowships, editorial positions, and published works.
DiDonato's contributions to opera and vocal performances have earned her acclaim in The New York Times, among many other publications, proving that a girl from small-town Kansas can make an impact on the world.
VERNON SMITH
With thousands of seniors graduating this month, it is
important to keep our University traditions strong, as you enter into the next chapters of your life. While the world outside of beloved Lawrence, Kan may seem intimidating, we have all been given the skills to succeed, and make the university proud. While we don't know what lies ahead, we all must go forward and make our mark, Jayhawk style.
— Edited by Jack Feigh
As a 1954 graduate, Smith earned his degree in economics before moving on to earning a doctorate's degree from Harvard University. The
FINANCES
Seniors prepare for graduation expenses
ANISSA FRITZ news@kansan.com
Lawrence have been booked since December, so they have to stay in Olathe, Topeka or Baker. And I'm from Wichita so it is a huge gas cost for my family to get here."
Graduation is not only a huge achievement for the seniors here at The University of Kansas, it is also a huge expense. At first thought, one wouldn't think of all the little details that go into a simple, yet highly honorable, walk across the stage. But once all factors are put in perspective and all the numbers tallied up, the cost of graduation can be expensive.
From graduation announcements to senior pictures to invitations to the cost of all the different tickets to all the different banquets honoring those who are graduating, getting that diploma can often end up being pricey.
Sierra Franklin, a senior who will be graduating with a degree in theater performance in just a few weeks, comments on the costs of walking across the stage. "My parents also have to pay for hotels, and hotels in
While usually it is the parents and close relatives of the graduating students who dish out the money for these things
"Hotels in Lawrence have been booked since December so they have to stay in Olathe, Topeka or Baker."
that come along, caps and gowns are also a huge expense alone. The gown itself averages around $35. But when you add up the costs of tassels and cords, it also becomes another costly piece of the graduation puzzle.
SIERRA FRANKLIN Wichita senior
Luckily, some of these costs can be lowered or even avoided completely. After going through the whole graduating planning process, Eryn Gronewaller, a senior from Onaga, gave her best advice to those who don't want to shell out the big bucks.
"Definitely plan in advance," Gronewaller said. "Don't let it sneak up on you and do your research because then you can find things cheaper but when you are in that time crunch you are really limited."
There are also websites in which graduation announcements can be bought at discounted prices, as well as places with discounted caps and gowns. Planning ahead, however, is the key component to ensuring a fun and enjoyable graduation weekend, without burning a hole in your pocket.
Edited by Stella Liang
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