Section B·Page 8
The University Daily Kansan
Friday, October 1, 1999
Homecoming
Hemenway wants to emphasize beauty, tradition of University
By Sindy Greenfield Special to the Kansan
When students first step onto Jayhawk Boulevard, most of them look amazed that their education would take place in this environment of rolling hills. As time goes by, some neglect the beauty that surrounds them.
It is for this reason that Chancellor Robert Hemenway said homecoming was so important. It is a time to reflect on the education learned in books and reminisce about life at the University of Kansas.
"Homecoming is coming home," said Hemenway. "It reminds me of the fall, of the band playing at football games and the great life and activity that exists throughout this campus."
Although Hawk Week is celebrated months before homecoming, it is our spirit week, he said. Hawk Week teaches the traditions of the University, and represents the importance of the University to the alumni and the students.
Hemenway said that the University supplied students with a lifetime of education through the lessons from books and the experiences with friends.
Although the University does not decorate campus in paints of crimson and blue, Hemenway said homecoming was a time to celebrate love and appreciation for the University. Instead of official decorations, he said he welcomed chalk drawings on campus sidewalks.
However, Hemenway said that decorations weren't the most important way to reinforce spirit.
"Spirit isn't in decorations, it is
in the human connection of the environment of KU," he said. "It's in the memories of football games and walking the hill. The memories are decorations themselves."
He said he had scheduled a good night's sleep last night to help him cope with the barrage of homecoming events, which will include the parade, football game and alumni gatherings throughout the weekend.
Like many students, Menenway will face a busy weekend, and said one of his main concerns was getting enough sleep to allow him to enjoy his official duties.
However, Hemenway said he was most concerned about the safety of everyone. He said he wanted to avoid alcohol abuse and make homecoming the celebration it was meant to be.
— Edited by Jennifer Roush
Chancellor Robert Hemenway smiles while talking to students at his house yesterday. Hemenway sponsors many social events at his house throughout the year. Photo by Kate Levenson/KANSAN
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