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For 21 years students, faculty and staff at the University of Kansas have kicked off the the academic school year with a seven-day celebration known as Hawk Week.
Designed to help new students familiarize themselves with the University, Hawk Week offers events and programs that emphasize student opportunities and demonstrate University traditions.
Hawk Week events started yesterday, when residence halls opened, and continues through Saturday. Daytime events focus on introducing new students to the University, while evening events are more social, providing students with the chance to meet new people.
Shanda Hurla, Hawk Week coordinator, said the week of events promotes campus unity and helps new students transition to life on campus.
"Hawk Week is important because it provides students with a way to get connected to the University and for them to find out what resources and opportunities are available," Hurla said.
More than 10,000 students participate in Hawk Week each year, she said. Some of the most popular events are the ice cream social, convocation, the official beginning of the school year, Downtown Hawks—when more than 20 downtown businesses give discounts to students who show their student ID, Movie on the Hill and Traditions Night.
The ice cream social is at 6:30 this evening at the Adams Alumni Center. Students will receive free ice cream and other giveaways, and they can tour the alumni center. Hurla encourages students to head over to Memorial Stadium after the free ice cream for Traditions Night, the highlight of Hawk Week, which starts at 8 p.m.
For the event, the marching band, students, faculty, staff and
the Lawrence community are invited to Memorial Stadium to celebrate the traditions of the University, such as the Rock Chalk chant and the Alma Mater. New students can get ready for the upcoming football season by learning all of the chants necessary to cheer on the jayhawks.
Convocation, which takes place at 8 p.m. tomorrow at the Lied Center, marks the official beginning of the school year. Traditionally, new and returning students, staff and faculty attend convocation. Chancellor Robert Hemenway will speak.
During Thursday's Downtown Hawks, from 5 to 8 p.m., students can receive discounts from more than 20 stores in downtown Lawrence.
Friday night, the Movie on the Hill will start at 10 at the Campanile Hill The Whole Ten Yards will be shown.
Day events during Hawk Week are just as important for new students as the nightly socializing, said Hurla. A list of
The following businesses will offer discounts to students during Downtown Hawks on Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
DOWNTOWN HAWKS
Blackbird Trading Post, 1011
1/2 Massachusetts St., 10 to
20 percent discount
Au Marche, 931 Massachusetts St. 20 percent discount
Bloom Bath & Body, 704 Massachusetts St., 20 percent discount
Blue Heron Home Furnishings, 921 Massachusetts St., 15 percent discount
Chipotle Mexican Grill, 911 Massachusetts St., free drinks
- Creation Station, 726 Massachusetts St., 20 percent discount, excluding cigarettes
- Fields Gallery, 712 Massachusetts St., 20 percent discount, excluding consignment merchandise
Eastons LTD, 839 Massachusetts St., check store for discounts
Fix Salon (formerly known as Harem Salon), 845 New
Ginger & Maryanne, 914 Massachusetts St., 20 percent discount
- Halcyon House Bed & Breakfast, 1000 Ohio St., open house
Hampshire St., 20 percent discount
Jayhawk Spirit, 935 Massachusetts St., 15 percent discount
day events is located at www.hawkweek.ku.edu. Activities include library tours, greek information seminars, campus tours, information about KU bus routes and various
Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St., open house
Love Garden Sounds, 936
1/2 Massachusetts St., 10 percent discount, excluding consignment merchandise
Miko, 13 E. Eighth St., 20 percent discount, excluding locally made consignment merchandise
My Father's Daughter, 844 Massachusetts St., discount TBA
Phoenix Gallery, 919 Massachusetts St., 10 to 50 percent discount
Pizza Hut, 934 Massachusetts St. 20 percent discount
Riverfront Chocolates, One Riverfront Plaza, 20 percent discount
opportunities to gather information about ways to get involved on campus.
Second Chance Children & Maternity, 847 Massachusetts St., 25 percent discount, excluding green tag items
"It's key for students to have that interaction and to get connected before classes begin," said
Signs of Life, 722 Massachusetts St., 20 percent discount
Silver Works and More, 715 Massachusetts St., drawing for prizes
Sun Fire Ceramics, 1002 New Hampshire St., 20 percent discount
Syla's and Maddy's Homemade Ice Cream, 1014 Massachusetts St., 25 percent discount
Sunflower Outdoor and Bike Shop, 804 Massachusetts St., discount TBA
The Third Planet, 846 Massachusetts St., 20 percent discount
US Bank, 900 Massachusetts St., free checking account including checks, snacks and freebies
Weaver's, 901 Massachusetts St., 20 percent discount, excluding cosmetics and fragrances
Hurla. "We have a tremendous number of day programs that offer tips for academic success at KU."
Legacies follow in families' footsteps, find new friends
Edited by Janette Crawford
BY AUSTIN CASTER
ACASTER@KANSAN.COM
KANSAN'S STAFF WINTER
Andrew Ford's fraternity recruitment differed from those of most incoming freshmen.
Ford's father Bill pledged Phi Kappa Theta during his college years in Lawrence, making Andrew a legacy.
Legacies' decisions to join a particular fraternity or sorority, or whether to join at all, are not just influenced by active recruiting members.
"You don't have to explain to
legacies why the house is so great," said Tom Hipp, Overland Park senior and member of Phi Kappa Theta.
Ford had heard stories about the University of Kansas from his father, but wasn't sure he wanted to join a fraternity until he met the members active in the house.
"I came to a few functions at the house this summer and played cards with the guys," the Kansas City, Mo., freshman said. "Fraternities are a great way to meet people."
He said it would be nice to already have a group of friends at the University when he arrived.
Alpha Chi Omega based on its active members. But Shapiro, Overland Park sophomore, had legacies in three different sororities. Hergrandmother and mother pledged Chi Omega during their years at the University of Kansas.
Katie Shapiro faced a similar situation last year.
Her sister, Julie Shapiro, Overland Park senior, pledged Alpha Gamma Delta. Julie's twin, Jennifer, pledged Alpha Chi Omega.
The Overland Park sophomore said she knew students in several houses, but didn't have difficulty with her decision.
"My sisters didn't really pressure me to join their houses," Shapiro said. "I just felt more at home at Alpha Chi Omega."
Edited by Bill Cross
Sisters Katie and Julie Shapiro pose at the Alpha Chi Omega Paddle Party on April 15
Contributed Art by University Photography
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