/ GRADUATION GUIDE / THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011 / THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN / KANSAN.COM ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS Wide range of options available for new graduates BY CLAIRE MCINERNY editor@kansan.com As some seniors are preparing for jobs and planning their lives after school,some students are experiencing a different scenario: the end of college panic. Four years of classes and one degree later, some students do not know what the er. One opportunity that enables students to make that happen is through Teach for America. Teach For America is a program that allows recent college graduates to teach in public schools in low-income communities. The assignment lasts for two years. Gina Littlejohn, the campus campaign coordinator for Teach a way to prolong having to find a job, but rather look at it as a way to find new opportunities and new ways for students to use their passions. She said a lot of politicians who now work in Congress were in the program and are now fighting for education rights. rig! al. PEACE CORPS Wiechman spent his two years in Saint Lucia doing community development. He helped a farmers' cooperative develop a grant proposal to get funding for a composting project from the United Nations and also taught reading and music at a school. The Peace Corps was an attractive option for Wiechman because PAGE 18 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2011 UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN BASEBALL Colton Murray and T.J.Walz continue ball careers in the Major Leagues BY HANNAH WISE hwise@kansan.com Although the baseball team finished their season on May 23 with a 10-6 loss to Kansas State, right-handed pitchers junior Colton Murray and senior T.J. Walz will continue their baseball careers in the Major Leagues. Both were drafted Tuesday, June 7 in the second day of the MLB draft. Murray was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies as the last pick in 13th round and was the 142nd pick overall. The Oakland Athletics picked up Walz as the 15th pick of the 15th round and 466th overall. Murray made 20 appearances playing for the layaways, eighteen of which Murray He concludes his career at Kansas with a 3.89 ERA over the course of 80 games. He tallied 11 saves, the fourth most career saves in the school record books. Walz were from the bullpen. On his career, Walz holds the school Walz led the Jayhawk pitching staff with 85 strikeouts in 90 and 2/3 innings in the 2011 season. He went 6-5 in 14 starts and finished with a 3.97 ERA. records for innings pitched (328 1/3), games started (50), strikeouts (307). He also tied the record for career wins at 26. Walz was also drafted in the 50th round after his junior season but declined to continue playing with the Jayhawks. The baseball team will wait to hear from KU signees Cody Kukuk and Connor McKay after they were drafted in the seventh and 24th rounds respectively. Kukuk was selected by the Boston Red Sox and McKay by the Colorado Rockies. The draft concludes Wednesday with the final 20 rounds. See Kansan.com for additional draft updates throughout the day. Sophomore Kevin Kuntz of Tulsa, Okla., tags out a would-be base stealer in the first game of the double header between Kansas and AAMU on May 15 at Hoglund Ball Park. The final score was 19-3 in favor of Kansas. KANSAN FILE PHOTO KANSANCLASSIFIEDS announcements - jobs 785-864-4358 ji ... HAWKCHALK.COM CLASSIFIEDS@KANSAN.COM BECOME A BARTENDER. UP TO $300/DAY. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TRAINING COURSES AVAILABLE. 800-965-6520 EXT 108. HOUSING Fall Semester Lease: 4 BR or 3 BR, 3 BA, 2 Car Garage, make offer, near KU Call (785) 841-3849 1 roomate needed for 3 bd apt above Chipote at 9th&Mass. Only $400/month + utilities. Call Alex @ 913-844-1444. Half off August Rent! Luxury 1,283 BR Apts. Quiet location, large rooms, pool, W/D. 785-842-3280 Now Leasing for Fall 1-4 Bedroom Houses and Apartments. Great Rates. 785-842-7644. www.gagemgt.com ANNOUNCEMENTS TRAFFIC-DUJ'MIP'S PERSONALINJURY Student legal/memorial/residence issues divorce, criminal & mental The law offices of DONALD G. STROLE Donald G. Strole Sally G. Kelsey 16 East 13th 842-5116 Free Initial Consultation Free-of-charge counseling is available at GaDuGi SafeCenter for anyone who has experienced sexual violence. Services are provided by a licensed clinical professional counselor and trauma specialist. To schedule an appointment contact Susan Miller, LCPC, (785)843-8985, ext 370 or counselor@sunflower.com Stonecrest APARTMENTS First month free rent First month free rent Pool Access Pet Friendly Wafer Dryer (785) 812-3400 (785) @towelwarner.com HanoverPlace APARTMENTS First month free rent Pool Access Pet Friendly (785) 842-3040 village@hanoverflower.com HOUSING APARTMENTS First month free rent Pool Access Pet Friendly (785) 842-304 village@sunflower.com View plans, pricing and amenities @ sunriseapartments.com or call 841-8400 hauukchalk.com YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD KU IN OVERLAND PARK.