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THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2012
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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
WEEKEND CALENDAR
Make full use of your last free weekend
Thursday, August 16
WHAT: XV
WHERE: Granada
WHEN: 8 p.m.
ABOUT: Wichita rapper XV will take the stage to promote his major label debut,
"Awesome EP" and deliver his blend of playful lyrics and catchy melodies. Chase Compton, That Kid Ty and Jet Moran will also be performing.
WHERE: Clinton Park
WHAT: The Realm of Emberfeld: Thursday Night Boffer Fights
ABOUT: Join Lawrence's chapter of Dagorhir, a live action role playing organization inspired by medieval history and J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Ring trilogy. Members gather every Thursday night to simulate sword and shield fighting with padded weapons.
Friday, August 17
WHAT: Royals vs. Whitesox WHERE: Kauffman Stadium, 1 Royal Way, Kansas City, Mo. WHEN: 7:10 p.m. ABOUT: Support the Royals and enjoy a summer evening with dollar hot dogs and aftergame fireworks at the K as the team faces off against the Chicago White Sox. The teams also play on Saturday and Sunday.
WHAT: Roving Imp Comedy Show WHERE: Ecumenical Christian Ministries WHEN: 8 p.m. ABOUT: If you've grown tired of "Whose Line is it Anyway?" re-runs and are too lazy to drive all the way to Kansas City to stop by a comedy club, check out a show by Roving Imp.
Saturday, August 18
WHAT: SMA Art Cart:
Medieval Times
WHERE:Spencer Museum of Art
WHEN:10 a.m.-4 p.m.
ABOUT: Suffering from Game of Thrones withdrawal?
Stop by the art cart to learn more about medieval art and make your own stained glass window. Bonus points if it's of a dire wolf. You can also go Sunday, Aug. 19 from noon to 4 p.m.
WHAT: Summer Sunset Concert Series WHERE: Concourse Park, 200 S. Benton Blvd., Kansas City, MO WHEN: 6 p.m. ABOUT: Local food trucks will be rounded up during a free performance by Rex Hobert and the Honky Tonk Standards.
Sunday, August 19
WHAT: Family Day: Back to School Bash!
WHERE: Spencer Museum of Art
WHEN: 1 p.m.
ABOUT: Who's the greatest superhero of all time? You decide. In fact, make your statement and dress up.
WHAT: KU Soccer vs.
Northwestern
WHERE: Campus
WHEN: 1 p.m.
ABOUT: Cheer on the
Jayhawks as they play
Northwestern.
Monday, August 20
WHAT: Argentine Tango Open Practica WHERE: Signs of Life WHEN: 8 p.m. ABOUT: Newcomers are welcome at this free weekly tango class, no partner required.
WHAT: Fall 2012 theatre auditions WHERE: Murphy Hall WHEN: 7-10 p.m. ABOUT: College thespians of today, audition to be stars of tomorrow.
HAWK WEEK EVENTS
FRIDAY, AUG. 17
SUA Rock Chalk Block Party,
Kansas Union from 8:30- 10:30
p.m.
Freshmen can meet new people, find out more about student organizations on campus and play games. Upperclassmen can reminisce while hoarding free food. Everyone wins.
Friday Night Live
Student and Greek organizations seek to impress you with their performances while you can learn about diversity on campus.
SATURDAY. AUG. 18
KU Hillel Taste of Lawrence,
Kansas Union Parking lot, 5:30-7 p.m.
Sample free food from Lawrence restaurants and mingle with other
freeloaders. You can also learn more about KU Hillel, since the organization is sponsoring the event.
SAA Hawk Fest, Adams Alumni Center, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
After you grab a meal from the Taste of Lawrence, walk across Jayhawk Boulevard for some ice cream. The Student Alumni Association has games, music and giveaways along with a chance to learn more about other student organizations.
Traditions Night, Memorial Stadium, 8-9 n.m.
This is your "You aren't a Jayhawk unless you know" guide on KU traditions. Learn how to Wavethe-wheat and practice the tricky clap routine.
Night on the Hill Concert,
Campanile Hill, 9-11 p.m.
This event is another mingling
opportunity after Traditions Night
in Memorial Stadium. The Jane
Doea, a pair of female DJs from
New York, will drop beats under
the night's stars on campus.
SUNDAY, AUG. 19
All of that important academic stuff, KU Campus, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Get this stuff over with so you can get back to the fun.
Common Book Discussion Groups, KU Campus, 3:45-5 p.m. Books can be fun, especially when you can meet new students like yourself. Participate in the discussion set up through your RA, or head to the Kansas Union if you live off campus.
- School of Music , Lunch noon - 2 p.m. Swarthout Recital Hall, Murphy Hall
- School of Architecture, Barbecue noon - 1:30 p.m. Behind Marvin Hall
The University's academic departments and other organizations open up to students on Aug.19 with those two words that college students love: free food.
Here are what some organizations are offering. Take the meat, but give back a little and talk to a professor or two. You know, build those connections.
- Engineering Student Council,
Barbecue
12:30 - 2 p.m.
Engineering Courtyard, Eaton Hall
Sunday free food guide
- School of Engineering, Barbecue 12:30 - 2 p.m. Engineering Complex, Eaton Hall
- School of Education, Refreshments 1 - 3 p.m.
Commons, Joseph R. Pearson Hall
- School of Business, Refreshments 1 - 2:30 p.m. Summerfield Hall
- Foreign language departments,
Buffet
1 - 2:45 p.m.
4070 Wescoe Hall
- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Soda and snacks, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Fourth floor, Wescoe Hall
- School of Journalism, Pizza 1 - 3 p.m. Stauffer-Flint Hall
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