THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26. 2011
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THINGS
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HOMECOMING
This year's homecoming is the University's 99th annual celebration. That makes it one of the oldest and most prestigious KU traditions.
Students can get involved in Homecoming Week by attending events set up on Wescoe and around campus. Certain organizations compete for points throughout the week. The schedule for Homecoming Week is available on the KU Alumni Association's web site.
The Homecoming Steering Committee, which is made up of 16 students and school administrators, planned the events for this year's Homecoming Week.
Although the game isn't until Saturday, Homecoming Week festivities kick off on Sept. 25. The week ends with the KU vs. Texas Tech football game at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 1.
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Close to 20 events are occurring throughout the week. One of the biggest is "Jayhawk Jingles" on Sept. 28 from 6-8 p.m., where student groups perform songs and skits while local vendors provide free samples. The Homecoming Parade, which will go down Jayhawk Boulevard, occurs three hours before the football game kickoff on Oct. 1.
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This year's theme is "From Lawrence With Love." It was chosen because it celebrates the Lawrence community. Kreigh said Lawrence plays a large role in making the KU experience unique.
SOURCES: ANDY KREIGH, A SENIOR FROM LAWRENCE AND HOMECOMING PUBLICITY CO-CHAIRMAN, AND WWW.KUALUMNI.ORG
MAKE THE OREAD YOUR GAME DAY HEADQUARTERS
The Oread is the place to be before and after the game. Enjoy great food, drinks, kids' activities and live radio segments with Brian Hanni on the Jayhawk Sports Network pregame show. Take in amazing views of the campus and live entertainment on The Nest on Ninth. At The Oread you can make the most of your game day.