GRAD CHECK
Kurt Bausch
Year: 1972
Degree: Aerospace Engineering
Hometown:
Kirkwood, Mo.
Back in the day: Bausch had planned to go to law school until he made the switch to aerospace engineering during his sophomore year. Because the University of Missouri didn't offer an aerospace engineering degree, Bausch was eligible for in-state tuition at KU.
It was "study, study, study" as an engineering major, Bausch says, but he also found time for extracurricular activities. As an intramural athlete, he played football in the fall, basketball in the winter and softball in the spring. He even caught the winning touchdown pass in the 1972 intramural football championship game.
The grad life: After graduating in December 1972, Bausch worked at the Granada Theater, 1020 Massachusetts St., showing movies and making
popcorn for $1.50 an hour. At the time, aerospace engineers were in extremely low demand, Bausch says.
Then, he received a letter one day in late January 1973 that changed his life. A department head at the aerospace manufacturer McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) in St.Louis wanted to interview him. Bausch borrowed his roommate's car and drove to St. Louis; less than two months later, Bausch was an aerospace engineer at the company making $225 per week.
Today: This month marks Bausch's 34th year at Boeing. As a chief engineer, he assists program managers with technical decisions.
Whether you're singin' along, groovin' by yourself or just studying in the library, we'll catch you with the MUSIC THAT MOVES YOU
He says: "Learning how to be independent and how to think on your own, those life lessons are almost as important, if not more important, than your degree. Spend as much time learning about life as you spend learning in the classroom."
Sam Carlson
Listener: Meg Thorpe, Prairie Village freshman
Tune: "I'll Be" by Phil Collins
While pumpin' the jams, she was: Headed to her dorm room to sleep
She says: "I like his voice, I guess. It's very good for walking."
Listener: Kye Barker,
Topeka freshman
Tune: "Austral Weeks" by
Van Morrison
While pumpin' the
jams, he was: Going to
Latin class in Wescoe
He says: "I hate
mainstream music, so
anything that's not on
the radio."
**Listener:** Kyle O'Neal. Lawrence senior
**Tune:** "Uncommon" by Umphrey's McGee.
**While pumpin' the jams, he was:** On his way to Watson Library to study for a test
**He says:** "It's interesting and I like the time signatures. It has good vocal harmonies."
Listener: Emily Muskin,
Omaha, Neb., junior
Tune: "Good Man" by
India Arie
While pumpin' the
jams, she was: Doing
the crossword in the
newspaper while waiting
for class to begin
She says: "It calms me."
Anne Weltmei
03/09 TOM PETTY TRIBUTE w/ ARTHUR DODGE/JULIA PETERSON & THE BREAKS/DAD GIRLS RUIN EVERYTHING/APHASIA
03/10 DR. DOG* WHAT MADE MILWAUKEE FAMOUS/THE TEETH
03/13 THE BRIDGE
03/16 BOTTLE ROCKETS* JULIA PETERSON & THE BREAKS
03/20 THE THERMALS*
03/21 THE SWORD* W/PRIESTBIRD/YEAR-LONG DISASTER/LETHE
03/23 RADIANT Doors at 10pm
03/27 MEESE OVERVIEW/CONNER
03/28 TIM REYNOLDS*
*advance ticket show
UPCOMING
BOB SCHNEIDER JJ GREY & MOFRO
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03.08.2007 JAYPLAY <15