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CAMPANILE AWARD
Award winner wants to pursue master's at KU
BY BALEY DEREUS
correspondent@kansan.com
KANSAN CORRESPONDENT
For Michael Danielson, being involved in the University of Kansas community is all a part of the college experience. And he hopes to continue being a part of that community even after he graduates this May.
Danielson was recently chosen as the graduating senior for the annual Campanile Award because of his leadership in campus organizations. The award was established by the class of 2000 as their class gift and is decided upon every year by fellow students from the Board of Class Officers.
The award is given annually to a graduating senior who displays "significant leadership, service to the community, and outstanding
character," said Nicholas Lawler, senior and president of the board. The Campanile Award is different than other senior awards because it is chosen by students only.
After accepting nominations, the board selected seven finalists. The chosen finalists wrote an essay about their contribution to the KU and Lawrence communities. From the essays and an interview with each nominee, the class officers chose Danielson
After graduation, Danielson will be pursuing a master's degree in higher education at the University and will be a graduate assistant in the admissions office.
"Education is so important," he said.
"I've had a well-rounded opportunity," said Danielson of his time at the University of Kansas.
In his four years at the University of Kansas, he served as a resident assistant at Oliver Hall, president of the Biology Club and on the University Affairs Committee in Student Senate. He has also been a part of Campus Crusade for Christ, Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity and Golden Key International Honor Society.
Danielson said his ability to impact future generations was why he decided to pursue higher education.
"I love the college experience," he said. "There have
Danielson, Sioux Falls, S.D.
senior, has also served on advisory committees for biology and Western Civilization and Humanities majors. He will graduate May 22 with a bachelor of arts in biology and Western Civilization.
Danielson said he came to the University to branch out and meet other people. The University was also one of few schools that would allow him to major in both biology and Western Civilization.
"Being able to do both has been so enriching of my years at KU." Danielson said.
been highs and lows, and most of the highs were from being involved."
He said his variety of activities was what earned him the Campanile award. Danielson said his involvement led him pursue his master's in higher education.
Each class at the University has four representatives in the Board of Class Officers. In addition to selecting the Campanile Award winner, the board also chooses the class motto, the class gift and creates the class banner, which is displayed as the seniors walk down the hill.
"The Board of Class Officers has been around for well over half a century and works to promote student life and recognize excellence in the University community," Nicholas Lawler, president of the board, said.
Danielson said he was excited to graduate.
"It's been a long journey," he said, "it will be nice."
- Edited by Kendall Dix
HONORS GRADUATES
Distinctions draw from each school
By JOE SIRNSKI
correspondent@hansan.com
KANSAN CORRESPONDENT
Of the thousands of students graduating from the University of Kansas this spring; only an elite few will graduate with honors. After this semester, 158 students will have graduated from the Honors Program since last summer.
Honors students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.25 during their undergraduate career and take at least eight honors and/or graduate level courses. Most will be graduating from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, but this year all University schools will have
representatives from the Honors Program.
Honors Program
The guest speaker at the honors ceremony will be current president and CEO of the Kansas Board of Regents, Reggie Robinson. Robinson is an associate professor of law at the University and has also worked at the United States Department of Justice. He was appointed by President Clinton as the youngest member of the Commission of White House Fellowships in 1999. He gave a speech for the Honors Program at its opening convocation two years ago, has taught honors courses and spoke at seminars.
"He's a good friend of the
completion criteria — such as online enrollment for the program — adding more undergraduate research and scholarship opportunities, and created more social activities for the students. The program is working to fine tune the curriculum, and even establish an Honors Council that would function as part of the government to create even more opportunities for honors students.
Honors Program," Sandy Wick, associate director of the Honors Program, said.
The ceremony, to be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Crafton-Preyer Theatre in Murphy Hall, will begin with a procession of the students, followed by an introduction and a guest speaker. During the cording ceremony each student will be awarded a cord for their achievement. Each member of the staff will take turns handing out the cords to the students.
The KU Honors Program is always changing with the times to better serve the University's best and brightest students. In the past few years it has expanded its staff, further refined the
It is no small feat to be graduating with honors and the students, parents, professors, and anyone else who helped make it possible for them should be very proud.
— Edited by Nikola Rowe
Heard on the Hill
Compiled by Zachary Watson
What was your most memorable KU-related event from the last four years?
"My freshman year in the dorms, meeting new people from all over."
Telly Gilbert
Lawrence senior
Lauren Sebby Naperville, Ill., senior
"When KU beat K-State and we tore down the goal posts."
When KU went to the Final Four in 2002 and I was high-fiving people in cars on Jayhawk Boulevard." Stephen Mayen Wichita senior
"Beaching it on South Padre during Spring Break 2003. I sat under a KU flag with fellow Jayhawks."
Gabe Freeman Overland Park senior