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》SUA EVENTS
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Student Union Activities organizes many events throughout the year to keep students entertained. Last year Ben Folds came to campus. This year's events will kick off with Hawk Week, a week-long series of events that are designed to welcome returning students to campus, and orientate new students with the University.
Student Union Activities entertains all year
BY SAM CARLSON
scarlson@kansan.com
Students in search of big-name entertainers don't need to drive to Kansas City to get their fix. In fact, they don't even need to leave Mount Oread. Student Union Activities provides students with everything from
stand-up comedians to fashion shows.
SUA will make its presence felt this week by putting on its annual Hawk Week, a welcome party for new and returning students. Bringing students together is a big part of what SUA does, said Lauren Lakebrink, Liberty, Mo., junior and SUA special events coordinator.
"I came in as a sophomore and
I didn't really know anybody and I immediately had a group of people to associate with," she said.
Since 1938, SUA has kept students entertained, and it doesn't appear this year will be any different.
"There's no reason to sit in your dorm and be homesick and bored," said Susan Hoffman, assistant director for union programs. "I can't imagine there will be one slow night."
Comedian Wanda Sykes is scheduled to perform at the Lied Center on Oct. 29 as part of the Homecoming celebrations. Chris Daniels, the stuntman used in all three Spiderman movies, will give a lecture on Aug. 29 in the Kansas Union.
Those who like their entertainment in the form of football can get a lift to Manhattan on Oct. 6 when Kansas takes on Kansas State. A fee of $50 dollars ($ 40 with an SUA card) buys a bus ride, lunch and a T-shirt.
This semester will also see the return of the University's version of the hit TV show "Project Runway." Participants will be presented challenges before they go down the catwalk in the fashion show finale.
Other activities are permanent fixtures in SUA's lineup. The Campus Movies program screens a different film, usually one that hasn't been released on DVD, every week.
Students can purchase an SUA Preferred Student Card for $30. The card gets students free admittance to some events, such as Campus
Movies, and it provides discount admission to special events.
With all this entertainment within reach, boredom is not an option.
"We try to really round out the college experience," said Stephanie Patyk, Wichita junior and SUA president. "We try to hit all the different areas."
Edited by Joe Caponio