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A week of Jayhawk fun awaits everyone Ice cream socials, movies, laus, theater auditions and poster sales are all parts of Hawk Week.
BY BRYAN CISLER bcisler@kansan.com
MONDAY, AUGUST 18:
Ice Cream Social: From 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in front of the Alumni Center enjoy free ice cream with other ice cream enthusiasts. Students also get the opportunity to tour the Alumni Center.
Traditions Night: Learn how to wave the wheat after KU touchdowns, because you will more than likely be doing it a lot at the K-State game this year.
A special twist this year will be a concert afterwards on top of the hill. SUA worker Lauren Lakebrink thinks the concert will be a memorable moment for students.
"Walking up the hill will be a significant time to start their careers at KU as it will be when they walk down the hill four years later for graduation." Lakebrink said.
Personal class schedules will be available Monday through Wednesday.
Personal class schedule tours: Current students will show incoming freshmen and new transfer students how to get around campus by bus and how to get to classes and between
buildings in the most efficient ways possible.
On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, you take your schedule to the bronze Jayhawk in front of Strong Hall in the center of Jayhawk Boulevard, and the department of New Student
"While a lot of people go because they want to win stuff, I just want to catch up with old friends."
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19:
Beach 'n' Boulevard featuring Info Fair: Now that you have been away from home for several days now,
Orientation will lead the tours, which begin at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. each day.
CARA LAUSTER Overland Park sophomore
Night on the Hill concert: Ben Kweller headlines this free event on Campinle Hill after Traditions Night in Memorial Stadium. The estimated start time is 9 p.m. and the concert will wrap up at 10:30.
the next step is to get involved. More then 400 student groups will be on the lawn in front of Strong Hall SUA worker Susan Hoffman said the fair was a good opportunity for college students to take advantage of what the University has
to offer.
"You don't want to be out of college and think 'Wow, I wish I would have gone to that,'" Hoffman said.
If you feel overwhelmed by the numerous people trying to recruit you to their organization, take a break and head to Wescoe Beach
where you will find volleyball, badminton and sno cones.
Red Dog's Dog Days: Lawrence community members gather at Memorial Stadium at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday for hour-long workouts. Every person works out at his or her own level and speed. You must sign a waiver in order to participate, but the workouts are free.
Hawk Link Block Party: Gather on Wescoe Beach from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. for a hoppin' mix of R&B, Hip-Hop, Latin, and Reggaeton music. Win free giveaways and learn about Hawk Link, a multicultural retention program.
Rock-a-Hawk: To continue the good times into the morning hours, head over to the Visitor Center, attached to Templin Hall, from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m for a dance party with music, snacks and games.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20:
University Theater Rally: Whether
you have dreams of making it in Hollywood, or you have fond memories of your third grade play, the theater rally is where you want to be. At 7:00 p.m. in Murphy Hall, you have the opportunity to meet with theater professors and find out when auditions are.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21:
First day of school: Get to class! The fall semester gets under way with the first two days of class this week before the usual two-day weekend gives students an immediate break before entering the grind of the semester.
Hawk Week Film: Back to the Future — If you still haven't found a way to break the ice with your roommate, head to the Spencer Museum of Art auditorium at 7:00 p.m. for a free showing of Back to the Future, because if your roommate can't respect Marty McFly and Doc Brown, then maybe its time to think about switching rooms.
Red Dog's Dog Days: Memorial Stadium, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIALS!
Official Salon of the KU Spirit Squad
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