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SPRINTING TO THE FINISH
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KAITLYN KLEIN
kklein@kansan.com
As students return to campus, the University challenges students to explore KU. Take a stroll by Potter Lake, discover the great view from the Campanile, feel the energy that radiates from Allen Fieldhouse and don't forget to document it.
The University wants you to share your explorations with your friends, followers and even strangers in its social media triathlon #exploreKU.
Associate Director of Interactive Media Justin Henning came up with the idea for the social media triathlon and is managing the event.
"The idea came from realizing a lot of students are interacting with the University in social settings," Henning said. "We wanted to help students connect with their campus."
For the triathlon, which kicked off Aug. 23, students are asked to submit posts in three legs; write a haiku with the hashtag #hawKU on Twitter, post a photo of campus on Instagram and create a video about KU on Vine.
Henning said the contest has changed from last year to include Vine instead of FourSquare.
The triathlon helps publicize the University and its social media handles. KU parking (@parkingKU), KU libraries (@kulibraries) and
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KU technology (@KUTechology) are just a few of the departments tweeting about the triathlon or even participating in the event. Henning said he was pleased with the content he has seen so far and
welcomes other departments to participate alongside atparkING.KU.
participate alongside @parking.c "We want new students to connect with services on campus," Henning said. "We also want them to engage with us and
connect with fellow students."
connect with fellow students."
He also hopes that students will continue to use the hashtag after the contest closes on Sept. 7 to create a social community for students.
But the triathlon doesn't just benefit the University, it also benefits students who have the opportunity to win prizes with each leg of the contest.
Alicia Croci, a junior from Otowa, said she found the contest on Twitter and hopes to win the KU Athletics sports package since she hasn't bought her all sports box yet.
"I think a very effective way to reach our generation is based on social media." Croci said. "They'll
(the University) get the younger crowd more involved in KU." Tyler Daniels, a freshman from Hutchinson, joined Instagram specifically to compete in the contest. Daniels said he liked that the University is reaching out through social media. "I don't think there's anybody at KU who doesn't have some form of social media," Daniels said. "It's a cool way to connect students." Students can enter the triathlon by using the hashtag "exploreKU" and win prizes if submitted by Sept. 7. For contact rules and the full list of
For contest rules and the full list of prizes visit connect.ku.edu/explore
Edited by Ashleigh Tidwelt
HEALTH
Immunizations worth trip to Watkins
LIENNIFER SALVA
isalva@kansan.com
Even if you have a fear of needles, the protection that immunizations provide could be worth the prick.
The University requires that al. students receive immunizations or screenings for MMR (measles, mumps and rubella), and that international students are tested for tuberculosis before they can enroll.
The KU Immunization Compliance Policy states that any student born on or after January 1, 1957, must show proof of two separate vaccinations for MMR, unless they are able to provide proof of history of the diseases.
Measles, mumps and rubella are nearly eradicated in the United States, yet highly contagious, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most cases are brought to the states by a visitor or U.S. citizen traveling abroad.
According to Melody Volek, a registered nurse at Watkins Memorial Health Center, along with the disease history they also must provide a positive titer, or blood test, that checks antibody levels to MMR.
The Immunization Policy also requires that all students living in University-owned group housing receive the meningitis vaccine, or sign a waiver indicating that they refuse.
There are five ways to contract meningitis, with bacterial and viral meningitis being the most common and typically the most serious cases, according to the CDC. These two types of the disease are also contagious.
The CDC lists respiratory and throat secretions, such as kissing and sharing cups, as the primary ways the diseases are spread. Viral meningitis, however, is spread through fecal contamination such as changing a diaper or not properly washing
symptoms such as fever, inability or difficulty touching the chin to the chest, seizures and vomiting, according to the Meningitis Research Foundation. If not promptly treated, long-term complications could occur such as weakening of the immune system, lack of oxygen to fingers, toes and limbs which could end in amputation and even death.
hands after visiting the restroom. Volek said student housing is an easy way to spread meningitis. "People living in dorms are sharing close quarters, drinking out of each other's cups, eating off of each other's plates and having sex," Volek said. Bacterial meningitis can cause
MELODY VOLEK Nurse
"Getting vaccinated means not only protecting yourself, but protecting those around you."
Other ways to contract meningitis include inhaling fungal spores or parasites that contaminate food, water or soil. The disease can also be non-infectious—or not spread through personal contact—which is caused by cancers.
lupus, brain injury or surgery, according to the CDC. The majority of students coming to the University will already have MMR and meningitis vaccinations. Volek said, but it is important to think about additional vaccinations. She recommends getting a tetanus
shot (or tetanus booster every 10 years if you have previously received the vaccination), chickenpox vaccine for anyone who has not had the disease, and an annual flu shot.
Volek also encourages students to consider the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. This virus lives in the mucous membranes and is spread through kissing or sexual contact. HPV is a major cause of cervical cancer. Until recently, the vaccine was only targeted toward women from nine to 23 years old. Volek said even males should consider getting the vaccine to prevent genital warts and transmitting the virus to others.
"Getting vaccinated means not only protecting yourself, but protecting those around you." Volek sa'
— Edited by Tara Bryant
Students planning on traveling abroad can make an appointment at the center to talk to a doctor about where they are traveling and which vaccinations they will need.
To schedule an appointment, contact the Watkins Memorial Health Center at 785-864-9500.
WHAT WILL IMMUNIZATIONS PROTECT YOU FROM?
MMR
MEASLES
- fever and rash
- miscarriage
- premature birth
MUMPS
MUMPS
• inflammation of testicles, breasts or ovaries
• swelling of cheeks and iaw
RUBELLA
KUBELLA
• fever and rash
• birth defects
(including heart
defects and
deafness)
MENINGITIS
- stiff neck
- fever
- death
- headache
- vomiting
- seizures
- reduced concentration
- skin grafts and amputation (due to blockage of major vessels that cut off blood supply to fingers, toes or limbs)
TUBERCULOSIS
- chest pain
- coughing blood
- cough lasting over three weeks
- fatigue
- chills
- weight loss
chills
* night sweats
* death, especially for individuals with HIV, diabetes and weak immune systems
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— sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, WebMD,
Meningitis Research Foundation, Meldy Volle (RN)
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