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The University Daily Kansan: GRADUATION ISSUE
Wednesday, May 2, 2001
Graduates eagerly await walk down Mount Oread
Bv Rachel Moluf
writer@kansan.com
Special to the Kansan
The chance to walk down the hill might be too much to pass up for KU alumna Loona Denning.
Denning's graduating class of 1970 was one of only six classes forced indoors for the ceremony since 1924, the first year that graduates walked down the hill.
"It was raining, and we all had to graduate in Allen Fieldhouse, which was packed to the rafters and extremely hot," she said. "It didn't have the feel of graduation, as it would have if we'd walked down the bill."
Denning said that the year before she had seen the ceremony for the first time.
"It was so incredible, I couldn't wait till I got my turn," she said. "Looking forward to it that much and not having it happen was a huge disappointment."
Denning said that she would be retiring from teaching in two years and was thinking of returning to KU for her master's degree and another opportunity to walk down the hill.
"I still may get my chance," she said. "But if I don't, I'll at least get the pleasure of seeing my daughter walk down the hill."
Clint Kabler, Valley Center senior, said his mother would be proud to see him graduate, too.
"I'm a fourth generation KU alumnus." Kabler said. "My mom, grandfather and great-grandfather all graduated from KU."
Kabler said they would be rooting for him.
"It's cool to help friends and family cheer for you as you walk down the sidewalk," he said. "I really don't care what's said at the stadium. I just want to throw my hat in the air and cheer."
"It's a beautiful thing to walk down the hill and into Memorial Stadium where your friends and family are waiting."
Dick Wintermote
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Kabler said he would not be deterred by the weather.
"Despite the heat and having all the family in town, it will be worth it," Kabler said. "If it gets too hot, I'll just wear a Speedo under my gown."
Neal Weitzel, Chicago senior, said he would be wearing a lot less than that.
"I'll be extremely nude under that gown." Weitzel said. "It's the only way to go."
Weitzel said he also wanted to want a "hi, HM" sign on his cap.
"It's a festive day, and I'm a festive guy," he said.
Naomi Carson, St. Louis, Mo., senior, said the ceremony would be a final celebration of the four years she spent at KU.
"It's a big deal to graduate," she said. "I probably won't be crying, because I probably won't miss being an undergraduate. But the walk will give me a sense of closure."
Mindy Dye, Independence junior, said she was anticipating graduating next year.
"Walking down the hill is kind of a reward to show that you've made it." Dye said. "I think it's a neat thing to look forward to."
Many students say walking down the hill and into Memorial Stadium is one of the most special parts of graduating from the University of Kansas. Photo courtesy of University Relations
KU alumnus Dick Wintermote,
who graduated in 1951, was a member of the first class to walk through the Campanile as part of the graduation ceremony.
"I've known of classes that would walk down the hill the day before graduation when they heard that the weather would be bad, just to able to say they'd walked down it," he said. "Those who have not had the privilege because of weather were very disappointed."
Wintermote said that walking down the hill was something every KU student should look forward to.
"It's a beautiful thing to walk down the hill and into Memorial Stadium where your friends and family are waiting," he said. "It's a wonderful tradition."
Graduation Events
— Edited by Jay Pilgreen
4 to 5:30 p.m. Reception for international students at the Kansas Room in the Kansas Union. Refreshments follow at the Malott Room. Co-sponsors: International Programs, International Student Services, Phi Beta Delta.
2 to 4 p.m. Nontraditional graduation reception at the English Room in the Kansas Union.
FRIDAY,MAY18
7 to 9 p.m. School of Business recognition for bachelor's degree candidates and hooding for master's degree candidates in the Lied Center.
8:30 a.m. School of Journalism graduate recognition and master's degree hooding ceremony. Lied Center. Reception follows.
8:30 to 10 a.m. Reception for chancellor's student awards recipients at the Kansas Room in the Kansas Union.
9 a.m. School of Nursing recognition ceremony in
kanal hall, 600 N, 7th St, Kansas City, Kan.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. KU Visitor Center open at 1502 Iowa St
10 to 11 a.m. College Graduate Division master's hooding at Crafton-Preyer Theatre in Murphy Hall.
10:30 a.m. to noon Phi Beta Kappa initiation at Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union. A reception will follow at the Big 12 Room in the Kansas Union.
12:30 to 2 p.m. School of Allied Health and Graduate Studies brunch for graduates and families at the Murphy courtyard in the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan.
1 to 3 p.m. Program and reception for graduating seniors who have completed the University Honors program and for University Scholars, SummerField/Watkins-Berger Scholars, National Merit Scholars and Chancellor's Club Scholars at Crafton-Prever Theatre in Murphy Hall.
1 to 3 p.m. School of Business Beta Gamma Sigma honor society reception (1 to 2 p.m.) and initiation (2 to 3 p.m.) at the Jawhawk Room in the Kansas Union.
1 to 3 p.m. School of Education convocation in the Lied Center.
2 to 3 p.m. School of Medicine graduation brunch for graduates and families at the Murphy courtyard in the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan.
4 p.m. Graduate School doctoral hooding in the Lied Custer
6 p.m. Multicultural graduation banquet at the Kansas Union Ballroom.
6 to 7:30 p.m. School of Pharmacy senior recognis
tion and Pharmacy hooding at the Crafton-Preyer Theatre in Murphy Hall. A reception will follow at the Murphy courtdard.
6:30 p.m. School of Business dinner for doctoral graduates in the Adams Alumni Center.
7 p.m. School of Medicine hooding and awards in the Lied Center.
7 to 9 p.m. Division of Biological Sciences graduate recognition, honors and awards reception at Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union. A reception will follow at the Big 12 Room.
SUNDAY.MAY20
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Memorial Drive closed to traffic (parking bap begins at midnight Saturday).
8 a.m. School of Engineering recognition and awards ceremony in the Lied Center. A reception will follow in Oliver Hall.
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. KU Visitor Center open, 1502 Iowa St.
9 to 11 a.m. Environmental Studies Program graduate recognition and honors reception in the Environmental Studies building, 517 W. 14th St.
9:30 a.m. Department of Human Development and Family Life recognition for students receiving BA and BGS degrees at the courtyard between Dole and Haworth Halls.
9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Speech-Language-Hearing undergraduate and graduate recognition ceremony at Room 110 in Budig Hall. A reception will follow in the north entrance area of Budig Hall.
10 to 10:30 a.m. Bachelor of Social Welfare recognition at Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union.
10 to 11:15 a.m. School of Law hooding in the Lied Center. A brunch will follow on the Green Hall lawn. Tickets are required for both events.
10:30 a.m. Department of music and dance student recognition at Swarthout Recital Hall in Murphy Hall.
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Class of 2001 Commencement lunch in the Chancellor's residence, 1532 Lilac Lane. Program begins at 11:30 a.m.
11 a.m. to noon College of Liberal Arts and Sciences recognition for students graduating with distinction and highest distinction at Crafton-Prever Theatre in Murphy Hall.
11:30 a.m. School of Architecture and Urban Design brunch at the Kansas Union Ballroom.
Noon to 1:15 p.m. School of Social Welfare housing for M S W candidates in the Lied Center.
2 p.m. Commencement participants assemble on Memorial Drive.
2:30 p.m. Commencement procession begins.
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