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Tuesday, Sept. 30
What: Welcome Reception for Nate Thomas
When: 4 p.m.
Where: Kansas Union, Kansas Room
Wednesday, Oct. 1
What: Campus Food Drive begins
When: All day
Where: Drop-off locations across campus
About: Food items most needed include peanut butter, cereal, pasta, canned meats, beans and fruit.
What: Wellness Fair
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Kansas Union, Plaza
About: An event with giveaways,
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Thursday, Oct. 2
What: School of Engineering Graduate Programs Open House When: 4 p.m. Where: Eaton Hall About: Prospective graduate students can meet faculty staff and other students for research initiatives.
What: Lawrence Zombie Walk When: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Where: South Park Gazebo About: Dress up and walk Massachusetts Street for the sixth annual charity.
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What: Proof Play
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Student campaigns for Kansas House
ALLISON KITE
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Saturday morning campaigning started slowly for Kansas House candidate Nick VanWyhe, but as the morning went on, more voters opened their doors.
VanWyhe and members of the College Republicans hit District 10, southeast of 19th and Iowa streets, to knock on doors and hand out flyers to campaign for the district's Kansas House of Representatives seat.
Nick VanWyhe leaves a flyer for a voter who is not home while he went door-to-door on Saturday morning.
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you. I'm Nick VanWyhe and I'm running for state representative," began VanWyhe's speech at each door. He kept his interactions brief, handing out flyers and asking if they had any questions. The economy, tax and education were among the issues that voters wanted to know about.
VanWyhe, a senior from Liberal, is studying political science and running for the seat currently occupied by Democrat John Wilson. VanWyhe and volunteers spread out throughout the district with the goal of knocking on 1,200 doors. Morgan Anderson, president of the College Republicans and a field director for the Pat Roberts campaign, said volunteers reached 1,139 houses.
Anderson said she and nine other volunteers got involved in the campaign through the Pat Roberts campaign's Super Saturday. VanWyhe expressed an interest in working with the College Republicans and asked for their help walking the district.
to the Republicans or only to the Democrats," Van Wyhe said. "I'm trying to reach out to both of them and let them know that I don't only represent one side. They're still my constituents — if I happen to win — whether they voted for me or not."
Anderson said other volunteers knocked on all doors except those of registered Democrats, reaching Independents, Libertarians and Republicans, as well as those who weren't registered.
"A lot of candidates go only
While VanWyhe was welcomed by some residents, others seemed annoyed by the door-to-door approach. He said that at some houses, residents have asked him, "red or blue?" One resident on Saturday gave him a "sorry" and closed the door when he said he was a Republican, while another guaranteed him her vote.
VanWyhe said one of his biggest challenges was his affiliation as a Republican in a highly-Democratic county. He said he hopes voters will think about the issues and not just their party affiliations. Door-to-door campaigning can be difficult, Anderson said, when people slam doors or are unfriendly to campaigners. However, she said it's important for campaigners to not be discouraged by one person.
of door-knocking is keeping up your morale while going door-to-door. Sometimes people just don't have time for you, and you have to understand that," Anderson said.
"I think the hardest aspect
said.
VanWyhe said he became interested in politics in high school, and his interest grew after he was deployed for a year in 2011 and 2012 in a Kansas Army National Guard battalion. VanWyhe served in a combat zone in the Horn
of Africa when the U.S. was wrapped up in a heated budget debate. He said he and others serving were concerned that the budget debates could mean they wouldn't get paid.
"That really bothered me and made me take even more of interest," he said.
Van Wyhe is now completing his bachelor's degree at the University and serving in the Kansas Army National Guard.
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Freshman class is most diverse in school history
HANNAH PIERANGELO
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This fall's freshman class is the most diverse in University history, though not by much more than last year. Minority students make up 23.6 percent of the freshman class on campus, up from almost 22 percent last year, according to a KU News Service story released Friday.
KU News said the increase in minority students is part of an overall 2.1 percent increase in this year's freshman class, bringing the total number to 4,084 freshmen. This year also marks the third straight year of growth for incoming freshman students. Minority students represent 18.7 percent of the University population.
"In terms of minority student recruitment, there is really no secret sauce," said Matt Melvin, vice provost in enrollment management. "We work very hard to attract a diverse student body through the use of all the traditional recruitment methods. In addition, we have very active alumni boards and students who are heavily invested in ensuring
KU remains a diverse and inclusive community."
"Following an exceptionally large freshman-entering class in 2008, the entering classes of 2009, 2010 and 2011 decreased in size as a result," Melvin said. "The freshman classes of 2012, 2013 and now 2014 are larger which is serving to fill-up the funnel again and leading to some of the overall growth."
The freshman class increase contributed to the first overall increase in the University's student population in 12 years. There are 177 more students on campus this fall than last year — bringing the total of students on the Lawrence campus to 24,612, according to the Office of Institutional Research and Planning (OIRP).
According to OIRP, the head count of first time freshmen in 2008 was
A small freshman class, traditionally, pulls down overall enrollment for four to six years, according to Melvin. The University has been experiencing a series of small freshman classes in recent years, which could explain the stagnation in enrollment increase.
All six state universities in Kansas — KU, Kansas State, Wichita State, Fort Hays State, Pittsburg State and Emporia State — have seen enrollment increases this semester, according to the Kansas Board of Regents. Wichita State had the most increase in the state, with 453 more students enrolled since last fall.
Enrollment census data was collected last Monday, the 20th day of classes, and reported by the KU News Service and Kansas Board of Regents on Friday.
Melvin said other institutions look to balance their enrollment by attracting these kinds of students, who may be underserved.
For enrollment, Melvin not only takes into account undergraduates, he also looks at a wider array of students including transfers, graduates, international students and online/distance learners.
4,483. Freshman students declined until last year, when the number spiked to 4,000, and has continued to increase with this year's class.
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"As we continue to elevate the national stature of the University of Kansas, our pursuit of excellence extends beyond our research and instructional missions," Gray-
WEIS FROM PAGE 1
Zenger's decision to terminate Weis' contract without cause came with a stamp of approval from Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little.
incentives of $50,000 for five Big 12 conference wins a season, along with $10,000 for each additional Big 12 conference win. Had Kansas made a bowl game. Weis would have pocketed $50,000.
Little said in the release. "KU alumni, students, fans and supporters expect that Kansas Football will match the other areas in which we excel as a university. After consulting with Dr. Zenger, I am in agreement that it is time for new leadership of our football program."
Kansas next faces a tough road test against West Virginia on Saturday. Last fall, the Jayhawks snapped a 27-game conference losing streak to the Mountaineers at Memorial Stadium in Lawrence. This year, the Jayhawks will look to end a 28-game road losing streak.
- Edited by Casey Hutchins
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