Wednesday, September 17, 1997
The University Daily Kansan
Section A·Page 7
Disney jobs allow students to 'whistle while you work'
By Gwen Olson golson@kansan.com Kansan staff writer
Students at the University of Kansas have an opportunity to work at the happiest place on Earth this spring.
The Walt Disney World Corporation will hold an informational meeting about its College Program today at 6:00 in the Frontier Room at the Burge Union.
Students interested in internships must attend the meeting to sign up for interviews, said Lori Montgomery of the University Placement Center.
"The interviews in the fall are for those students interested in taking the spring semester off to work in Florida." she said.
Interviews with Disney representatives will be held tomorrow in room 110 of the Burge.
Katie Donally, Lawrence junior, was one of seven KU students who participated in the program during the summer.
"I was a four guide for MGM studios' '101 Dalmations' show," she said.
Students in the program attend seminars and classes while working at one of the Disney parks in Orlando.
"We basically learned about everything that Disney does and how big the company actually is," Donally said.
The company also offers a shadowing program where students choose a field of interest and then follow a full-time worker for a day.
Juliana Moreira, Petrolina, Brazil, sophomore, worked as a park greeter during the summer and chose to shadow a marketing and advertising employee.
Steve Willingham, Manhattan senior, said he felt Disney was not totally honest about the shadowing program.
"I had hoped to work in the film area for my shadowing, but I only shadowed people dressed up for the shows on the street because they don't do filming
KU students who worked at Disney World this summer strike a pose with Minnie Mouse. Disney will be on campus today and tomorrow interviewing students for spring semester job opportunities.contributed photo
there." Willingham said.
Although all were not pleased with the shadowing program, advanced internships will be available for students wanting to return to Disney World for a more specialized job.
Donally said she would like to try for an advanced position so she could keep working with Disney.
"It's a magical company," she said. "The Disney corporation is so flexible. They really stress innovation and imagination."
Awards will honor students
Bv Corrie Moore
cmoore@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
Student Union Activities and the Board of Class Officers are looking for students who excel in the University of Kansas community.
Applications for the sixth annual EX.C.E.L. Award now are being accepted for the 1997-98 academic year. EX.C.E.L. stands for excellence in community, education and leadership.
The award is given to students who are involved in University life and who demonstrate leadership abilities, communication skills and scholastic achievement. The two winners each will receive $500 from the Board of Class Officers. B.O.C.O. finances awards and organizes events on campus, including the homecoming parade.
Kerry Hillard, Alma senior and vice president of University Relations for SUA, said the award was established to honor students who are actively involved in campus and community life.
"SUA and B.O.C.O. wanted to award students who were going above and beyond academics."
she said.
Joy Benedict, Lawrence senior and president of B.O.C.O., said the selection committee was not looking for someone who was only book-smart, but someone who also gave back to the community.
"I also think it is very important to be a people person," she said.
The winners will ride in the 1997 homecoming parade on Oct. 31 and will be introduced at the pep rally. They also will be recognized at the half-time of the football game.
To apply for the award, students must be enrolled full-time as a KU undergraduate student during the 1997-98 school year. Applicants must have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or above and must fill out an application submitted with two references completed by members of the University community. Former EX.C.E.L. winners cannot apply.
Hillard said about 50 students usually apply for the award. A screening committee looks through the applications. The committee, which includes Hillard, Sue Buckley, manager of SUA, Mike Fine, SUA advisor and Benedict, selects five male and five female students as finalists.
Application requirements
■ Must be full-time undergraduate student at the University and enrolled for 1997-98 school year
Must have maintained an overall KU GPA equal or above 3.0
Must submit application with two references from the University community
- Past EX.C.E.L. winners cannot apply
The 10 finalists will be inter viewed on Oct.20 in front of SUA representatives, B.O.C.O. representatives, faculty members and students who represent the University community.
Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. Oct. 3 to the SUA box office with the two reference sheets included.
Faculty members may nominate students, who will be mailed their applications, or students may pick up applications from the SUA box office.
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Nominations are now being accepted for the
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. EXcellence in Community, Education, and Leadership
One male and one female KU student will be chosen on the basis of their capacity for leadership, effective communication skills, involvement in the KU community, academics and their ability to work with a wide variety of students and student organizations. Each recipient of the Ex.C.E.L. Award will receive a $500 scholarship.
Nomination forms available at: - Organizations and Activities Office, 4th Floor Kansas Union
- SUA Office, 4th Floor, Kansas Union
Nomination forms are due by 5 p.m., Friday, October 3, 1997, to the SUA Office.
For more information, call SUA at 864-3477
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