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A member of the Delta Chi fraternity helps prepare the house for the Glow KU homecoming event. Delta Chi is partnered with Kappa Kappa Gamma for the event.
Lawrence lights up for Homecoming's Glow KU
@JohnPaul UDK
JOHN PAUL REYNOLDS
Imagine Lawrence glowing with school pride. The first university visible from space during Homecoming weekend would epitomize its school spirit and tradition. Glow KU is a relatively new Homecoming tradition that aims to do just that.
In a tradition that started four years ago, on-campus and off-campus student groups show their school spirit by illuminating their households and buildings with red, blue yellow and white lights. This year's Glow KU event kicked off yesterday at houses throughout Lawrence, and will continue for the remainder of Homecoming Week.
Jacey Krehbiel, coordinator of Alumni Programs and Homecoming Advisor, said she is excited for this year's Homecoming. Whereas the event was still developing the last couple of years, she is hopeful for what this year's participants create.
Partners Sigma Kappa sorority and Phi Gamma Delta fraternity were the winners last year with lights covering 360 degrees of their houses under the theme "Around the World." This year, Sigma Kappa is paired up with Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.
"This is the third year of Glow KU, and I think everyone has a better understanding of the idea of the event," she said.
Judging will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday in two different categories: one for student organizations like the scholarship halls and the School of Engineering, and another for the greek chapter houses. After the judges finish their rounds, a first, second and third place will be decided.
"We are sticking close to the theme this year, which is 'Roll with the Hawks,' and have many elements of board games in our design."
MADDIE GAUGHAN
Sigma Kappa president
Maddie Gaughan, president of Sigma Kappa and a senior from Leawood, said the sorority has been gathering lights and sketching designs for its setup in preparation for the event.
"We are sticking close to the theme this year, which is 'Roll with the Hawks', and have many elements of board games in our design," she said.
Krehbiel encouraged everyone in the community to join in and show their school pride, as participating groups always give great feedback for the event. Glow KU judges anywhere in Lawrence, so to be a part of the event, residents can submit their residence to the KU Homecoming site to be considered in the competition.
Edited by Ben Carroll
Members of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and the Sigma Kappa Sorority decorate the SAE house for the Glow KU event.