University Daily Kansan / Wednesday, August 24, 1988
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Hawk Week shows KU to newcomers
By Mark E. McCormick
Kansan staff writer
Darlene Gilkey's memories o Hawk Week as a freshman are special.
"It it's great," said Willegail, Wichita senior. "I was so excited that I could see straight. It was the people to mingle and get to know people."
Hawk Weak provides students with activities to allow them to become more involved in the school people. KU students can attend day and evening workshops such as "Listening and Notetaking," "Choosing a Career," "and "Faying for College."
Gilkey said the Beach and the Boulevard Night was her favorite Hawk Week event.
"It's totally goofy with a serious purpose," she said. "You get to know the campus in a fun atmosphere."
The Beach and the Boat,
Night tomorrow marks the end of
Hawk week activities. The KU
campus campus landmarks such as
the libraries, museums, and Wescow
Bartenders greet the pro-
spective guests.
More than 130 faculty members have volunteered for "Me a Professor Night." The faculty members have taught with new students in the living units.
Gilkey said the "Meet a Professor Night" made professors seem less intimidating.
"Lord only knows what you think of them when you get here, but they (professors) really kick themselves up to do it." A "lot of them were really funny."
It's totally goofy with a serious purpose. You get to know the campus in a fun atmosphere.'
- Darlene Gilkey Wichita senior
Dave Loncroe, president of the Association of University Residence Halls (AURH), said all of the events would have an informal atmosphere.
"We just want to make it easier for you to go to the events. We're not in charge of it," said Carrie said. "It's just giving them a chance at meeting people, hanging out and having fun."
Renovation revealed
The Hug a Hawk event has been changed to Rock a Hawk. Rock a Hawk, to be held Saturday behind the door, two dinner tables, two dinner, two tables and door prizes.
"Hug a Hawk just sounds goofy," he said. "Rock a Hawk doesn't sound like it as bad." It's a different image." He says, "You're growing popular. Hawk Week was gaining popularity."
Renovation of the KU书店store at the Kansas Union includes a new entryway. The Oread Book Shop and the bookstore now covers the
"The students are becoming more receptive," he said. "It's beginning to take off."
Kimberly Briggs, Overland Park freshman, said it was important for people to get involved and meet other people during the week's activities.
"It's good to get out and meet people so you aren't walking into a class and saying, 'Gosh, I don't know anyone,'" she said.
entire second floor. For more on campus construction, see page 12 of the Campus section.
Former presidential candidate
John Anderson is scheduled for
8 p.m. Oct 11 in Wooldruff Audit-
ment. Admission is free. Student
Union Activities is sponsoring Nader Rhodes and Anderson
Committee.
By a Kansan reporter
an Atomic Bomb" Richard Rhodes, will speak at 8 p.m. on Oct. 10 in woodford Auditorium in the Kansas Union.
**Consumer advocate Ralph Nader** will speak at 8 a.m. ppt. 22 in Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union. Admission is free with a KUID and is $2 for the table.
Bork, Wiesel to speak here
Former U.S. Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork and holocaust survivor and author Elie Wiesel are among those scheduled to speak at KU this semester, according to the University Events
■ Bork, whose nomination was rejected by the U.S. Senate, is scheduled for 8 p.m. Oct. 25 in Woodruff Auditorium. The Vickers Course Series, a university endowment tund, is sponsoring speech.
Nader, Rhodes and Anderson
Wiesel, a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, is tentatively scheduled to deliver a Browni A. Roberts letter to U.S. President Barack Obama ruff Auditorium, Hillel, a KUJewish organization, invitation Wiesel,
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