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THE LEAVES ARE CHANGING, FOOTBALL IS ON the television, and the University of Kansas is once again preparing for homecoming.
Homecoming seems to be a mystery to many students at KU. They seem to think that the only homecoming activity for them is the football game against Iowa State University.
Well, think again. This year the Alumni Association, SUA and the Board of Class Officers are putting together many activities for students.
This year's homecoming is in honor of the stars of the silver screen.
"The theme is 'Hollywood on the Hill."
said Donna Neuner, director of special projects for the Alumni Association. "The reason is that it's the 100th year of the American Film Industry.
"Part of the parade is that groups can do spirit banners,
and they can walk with them in the parade and then the banners will be hung at the game," said Susan Hoffman, one of the SUA coordinators of homecoming events. "I think what we were shooting for with the theme was something that was easy to do floats with. Students can do floats in honor of an old classic movie or even an Arnold Schwarzenegger movie."
The parade will begin at 2:20 Friday afternoon. The parade route starts at the Chi Omega fountain and leads east on Jayhawk Boulevard.
Before 1991, the parade had been held on Saturday morning in downtown Lawrence.
"In 1991, the students who were on the Homecoming Committee wanted to move the parade to campus Friday afternoon," Hoffman said. "There was very little student participation on Saturday morning, and we have been having great success not only in entries, but people can catch it between classes."
SUA is trying to raise student awareness about the parade.
"I think our toughest part is that we talk to lots of students, but the thing that we have found is that a lot of them don't know the parade is happening until they walk outside," Hoffman said.
Fraternities and sororites also will be involved in the parade.
The float competition is a heated battle. All floats will be judged and given awards for the best in each category.
Before the parade, there will be a KU pep rally near the judge's stand in front of Wescoe Hall.
"We are going to have the winners of the floats announced on KJHK after the parade," Hoffman said. "We have some plaques for the winners that will have a picture of their float on it."
Friday's Activities
KU Alumni Association Volunteer Day-8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For details, call the Alumni Association at 864-4760.
Parade-2:20 p.m., Chi Omega Fountain to Adams Alumni Center, starts with rally at Wescoe Beach.
SUA Homecoming Show—Denny Dent and his Two-Fisted Art Attack! 8 p.m., Kansas Union Ballroom; $6 with KUID, $8 for general public. For tickets, call 864-3477.
Homecoming Weekend Events
SUA Movies—The Bridges of Madison County", 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; "The Exorcist," midnight Friday and Saturday, Woodruff Auditorium, Kansas Union; $2.50.
- Women's Soccer Game—KU vs. Central Missouri State; 4 p.m. Free.
Weekend Activities
Alumni Association Volunteer Day—For details, call the Alumni Association at 864-4760.
Alumni Information Table—9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, level 4, Kansas Union.
Campus Walking Tours-For details, call the Student Alumni Association at 864-4760. Greek Chapter Alumni Open Houses. For details, pick up a flier at Adams Alumni Center or call chapter houses.
Law School Open House—10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, 2nd Floor Commons, Green Hall.
KU Cycling Conference Championships—10 a.m. Saturday, Lawrence River Trails. For more information, call 841-9699.
Museum of Anthropology:
Lawrence Indian Art Show—9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m.
Sunday.
Museum of Natural History:
Wildlife Photographer of the Year: More than 100 award-winning photos—10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Spencer Museum of Art: Haiga Takebe Scoho and the HaikuPainting Tradition; American Indian Beadwork—10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
11th Annual Alumni Association Picnic-Under-The-Tent—11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, tennis courts southeast of Stadium, $8 for adults, $3 for children. For advanced reservations, call 864-4760.
Class of 1975 Reunion Table-11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, by the picnic tent southeast of Memorial Stadium.
Football Game—KU vs. Iowa State, 1 p.m. Saturday, pregame at 12:40. For ticket information, call 864-3141 or 1-800-34-HAWKS.
Jaybowl Recreation—Kansas Union. Bowling, billiards, video games and beverages, 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Women's Volleyball Game—KU vs. Kansas State, 8 p.m. Saturday. Doors open at 7. Free.
"Late Night" with Roy Williams—10:45 p.m. Saturday, Allen Field House. Free.
The Bald Soprano and A Dozen Prima Donnas—University Theatre, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2:30 p.m., Crafton-Preyer Theatre in Murphy Hall, $5 with KUID, $10 for general public. For tickets, call 864-3982.
**Five Guys Named Moe—Lied Center, Saturday at 8 p.m., $15/17.50 with KUID, $30/35 for general public. For tickets, call 864-ARTS.**
Women's Soccer Game----October 15 at 1 p.m. Free.
Out of Town Activities
The Renaissance Festival—Bonner Springs, ends Friday. Call (816) 561-8005 for more information.
Treasures of the Czar-Topeka, through Dec. 31. Call the Topeka Convention and Visitors Bureau for more information.
"The big thing for fraternities and sororities are the floats in the parade," said Dan Kinney, graduate assistant for the Interfraternity Council. "We also are having open houses for returning alumni. Almost all of the houses will have an open house during the weekend."
SUA has scheduled artist Denny Dent and his Two-Fisted Art Attack for 8 Friday night in the Kansas Union Ballroom.
"He comes out on stage and starts throwing and flinging paint in every direction," Hoffman said. "It's all done to music, and when he is done and the music has stopped he will step away and you can see the person that he has painted."
Dent has gained recognition because of the ads he designed for Pepsi during Woodstock '94 and a portrait he painted of the president that hangs in the White House.
Saturday's game also will feature a presentation of the Ex.C.E.L Award for one male and one female student.
"The award is given to juniors or seniors who have shown excellence in community education and leadership," said Scott Williams, senior class president. "BOCO and SUA sponsor the award and the recipients each receive $500."
1.6 Homemaking
see the person that he has painted." by Gwen Olson 08 October 11, 1995