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www.openhouse.ku.edu
Guide to 2003 Open House and Family Weekend Events
Friday, Sept. 19
Collage Concert
- 7:30 p.m. $ (785) 864-ARTS
Saturday, Sept. 20
Unless otherwise mentioned, all events are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Admissions
In front of Kansas Union
- 11 a.m., noon, and 1 p.m.: Guided walking tours of campus.
- KU Visitor Center
- 11 a.m. and noon: Admissions presentations (Visitor Center Auditorium).
Alumni Association
Adams Alumni Center
- Photos with Whoosh, a Jayhawk on Parade, outside the association. Complimentary photo and magnetic photo frame.
Free parking in lots south of Jayhawk Boulevard.
- Basketball, Naimsif style. Play "peach basket" basketball like Coach Naimsif did in 1891.
- Noon and 1 p.m.: Pinata bash. Candy and prizes for kids 10 and younger.
- "Return to the Roost." Popcorn, Sno-cones, prize drawings.
Architecture and Urban Design
- Student exhibitions.
- "Doggy Dwelling." Design and draw a dog
house with architecture students
Art and Design
Art & Design
- Watch students at work in their studios.
Athletics
- Gallery exhibit (3rd floor).
- View the Jayhawk on the newly painted fieldhouse floor.
- Jayhawk hot air balloon tethered on lawn
- Lawn outside Allen Fieldhouse
- 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.: Chemistry magic show.
Room M1001.
Chemistry
- Noon-2 p.m.: Student session sessions.
Second floor main entry.
Dance
Robinson Gym. Rooms 240, 242
- Dance sampler: KU students perform excerpts of dances.
- Free dance classes in modern, jazz, and ballet.
Diversity Fiesta
- Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Javahwks! Games and prizes.
Meet representatives from the Hispanic American Leadership Organization, KU Hispanic Network, Latino Graduate Student Association, Hispanic American Law Student Association, Mu Sigma Upsilon, SigmaLambda Beta, and Sigma Lambda Gamma.
Lawn outside Strong Hall
Dole Institute of Politics
Dole Institute of Politics
Dole Institute of Politics
• Open for visitors.
Engineering
- Displays from bio, laser, and robotics labs.
- Formula race cars.
- Display of concrete canoe and entry from steel bridge composition
- Lighting displays.
- Guided tours every 15 minutes.
Geology
Eaton Hall
Between Lindley and Marvin Hall
* "Antique" Rock Show. Display of rocks, minerals, fossils, and meteorites. View samples under microscopes. Experts on hand to answer your questions.
Information & Telecommunication
Technology Center
- "A Look at the Future." Project descriptions, information about the center.
International Programs
Lawn between Lippincott & Dyche halts
- "Passport to the World." KU passports for kids. Get your passport stamped at booths; turn it in to be eligible for a prize.
- "Drum Call to Nations." Drums representing different cultures will drum continuously.
- "The People in Your Global Neighborhood." Learn about other cultures.
- "English in the Heartland." Country locator, English fonts.
- Study Abroad information.
Journalism
- "Build Your Own Web Site."
- "Put Yourself in an Ad."
- "Create Your Own Newsletter."
- Talk to faculty and students about career opportunities. View examples of student work.
Libraries
KU Info
Anschutz Library
• Grand opening.
1 p.m. Tour the library — laptop computer checkout, refurbished study areas, information resources.
Anschutz Library
Watson Library
- 11 a.m.: Tour the library — laptop computer checkout, refurbished study areas, information resources.
Mathematics
- Math games, carnival, and maze. Everyone who plays wins a prize.
Snow Hall, 3rd floor commons
Museums
MUSEUMS
Natural History Museum and Biodiversity
Research Center, Inside and outside Dyche Hall
- 100 years of Dyche Hall — see specimens collected by L.L. Dyche.
- Spencer Museum of Art
- Tours of museum highlights and special exhibits.
- Hands-on art activities for kids (and adults) of all ages.
Physics and Astronomy
- Info table. Second floor lobby of Malott.
- 10-11 a.m.: Tour of research labs.
From Room 1089
- 10 a.m. -2 p.m.: Physics challenge quiz.
Refreshment. Roog 1089.
- 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Hands-on physics demonstrations. Room 1072.
- 11 a.m.-2 p.m. : Observation of the sun, weather permitting from telescope set up outside Malott.
- 11-11:30 a.m.: Physics demo show *
* Color and Light "Room 2074
Light and Color. Room 2014
* Knopf-12:38 m. p.; Physics demo show*
*Noon-12:30 p.m.* : Physics demo show
*Have玛, Will Rifle*, Room 2074.
- 1-2 p.m.; Tour of research labs, Departs from Room 1089
Public Safety
- Ident-A-Kid, display.
Student Recreation Fitness Center
* Tour the new fitness center.
University Theatre
in truth of murphy run.
• 8 a.m.-3 p.m.: Garage sale.
- 8 a.m.-noon: Halloween costume sale.
Watkins Memorial Health Center
lybawk, Rowland
- Nutrition and blood pressure screening.
- Information on immunizations
- for international travel Health care hot topics
- Health care hot topics.
- Blood plasma services information.
Other Saturday Events:
- 1 n.m. : KU-Colorado volleyball. $ 1-800-34-HAWKS
Horeisi Family Athletics Center
Memorial Stadium
- 3-6 p.m.: New Student Family Tailgate outside the stadium. $ (Must have registered in advance)
- 4-6 p.m.; Fun Zone for kids.
- 6 p.m.: KU-Jacksonville State football. $ 1-800-34-HAWKS
- 7:30 p.m.: "Fame." $ (785) 864-ARTS
Lied Center
Woodruff Auditorium, Kansas Union
- 8 p.m.: Comedian Tim Young. $ (785) 864-SHOW
Main Stage
- 11 a.m.: Mu Sigma Upsilon performance (step show).
- 11:30 a.m.: Bowery Dancers
- Noon: KU Spirit Squad.
- 12:30 p.m.: Random Harmony.
- 1 p.m.: Break-Fast Crew (gymnastic hip hop).
- 1.30 p.m.: University Theatre Singing Ambassadors.
Selected Booths on Jayhawk Boulevard:
Academic Programs for Excellence
African and African-American Studies Allied Health
Audio-Reader Network
Center for International Business, Education and Research
Continuing Education
Communication Studies and Debate
Continuing Education
Counseling and Psychological Services
Psychological Development Ministries
Ecumenical Christian Ministries
English
English
Germanic Languages and Literatures
Germanic Languages and Literatures Human Development and Family Life Kuwait Public Radio
Life Span Studies
Multicultural Affairs and Multicultural Resource Center
Multicultural Business Scholars
Philosophy
Political Science
Political Science Social Welfare
Sociology
Spanish and Portuguese
Speech-Language-Hearing: Sciences and Disorders
Supportive Educational Services
Visit all 10 of the Jayhawks parading on campus These 5-foot-tall fiberglass birds were created by local artists for Jayhawks on Parade which began in April and will end later this fall. These playful versions of the KU mascot are meant to boost KU spirit in Lawrence; they are sponsored by local businesses or individuals. Events guides (including location of Jayhawks) will be available Saturday on campus.
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