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QUOTE OF THE DAY
"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go..."
—Dr. Seuss
FACT OF THE DAY
Between 1937 and 1991, Dr. Seuss published more than 40 books.
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Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Featured content
kansan.com
How politics affect gas prices
Aaron Harris/KANSAN
Political instability in Libya may be the cause of the price increase of gas, which hit a 28-month high of $100 a barrel last week.
Gaining whole grains
KU Dining Services are working to add food items to their menus to include healthier dining options.
Today is the 107th birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. There used to be a KU Dr. Seuss student group that would do a 24 hour reading on Wescoe Beach this day each year.
WEDNESDAY
What's going on?
March 2
The Hall Center for the Humanities will host a workshop to discuss ethical, philosophical and social implications of youth in media. The workshop will be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Seminar Room of the Hall Center.
THURSDAY
March 3
For more events, see calendar.ku.edu
Author Alan Glines will speak about his recent memoir "A Kansan Conquers the Cosmos: or, Spaced Out All My Life" at 1 p.m. at the Jayhawk Ink, level two in the Kansas Union.
SUNDAY
FRIDAY
The Lunafest International Film Festival is a festival of short films by, about and for women. Sponsored nationally by Luna Bar, the festival travels from October to April each year and donates all proceeds to charity. The festival will run at Liberty Hall, starting at 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 for the general public, $8 for students and seniors.
March 4
International students seeking U.S. employment, whether on or off campus, can attend a workshop on how to write an effective Americanstyle resume. General resume writing advice will be shared, and tips specific to unique international student concerns will be highlighted. The workshop will be from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Jayhawk Room on level five in the Kansas Union.
March 6
MONDAY
March 7
Join the directors of the MBA program for lunch in a casual business atmosphere and get the insider view on the KU MBA program. The event will take place from 12-1 p.m.on the Edwards Campus.
SATURDAY
March 5
Orienteer Kansas will be sponsoring an outdoor activity. Read a topographical map to race or hike around the course. Beginners are welcome and instruction will be offered. Groups or individuals are eligible to participate. Event will be held, rain or shine, at Perry Park from 1 to 4 p.m.
TUESDAY
March 8
SUA will be hosting a Student Recipe Contest from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Jayhawk Room in the Kansas Union.
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DUFF GOLDMAN
STUDENT LECTURE SERIES
TUESDAY, MARCH 15 7PM
Kingston College Level 3
KU STUDENTS: FREE!
GENERAL PUBLIC: $$$
Pick up teachers before
event in BA Box Office
food network
SUA 2011-2012 Leadership Applications now available online at www.suaevents.com
facebook.com/SUAevents twitter.com/SUAevents 785-864-SHOW SUAevents.com
Thursday, March 3, Tea @ Three
3pm - 4pm, Kansas Union Lobby, level 4 FREE tea and cookies
Thursday, March 3-5, Campus Movie: Tron
Thursday, March 3-5, Campus Movie Theatre
8pm. Woodruff Auditorium, Kansas Union, level 5
KU students $2, General public $3, Student Saver Card FREE
Friday, March 4. Big Event
lob request deadline: www.thebigeventku.com
Friday, March 4-5, Cosmic Bowling Prize Night
10pm-1am Jaybowl, Kansas Union, level 1
FREE for KU students
Kansas Union Gallery, level 4 Photos presented from "Picture the World" photo contest
Monday, March 7-18, Picture the World
Tuesday, March 8, Student Recipe Conference
7pm. Jayhawk Room, Kansas Union, level 5
Free taste testing - vote for your favorite student recipe!
Tuesday, March 8, Student Recipe Contest
Wednesday, March 9, Big XII Watch Party Join us in the Kansas Union Lobby for all the Big XII action!
Tuesday, March 15, Student Lecture Series: Duff Goldman
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GET HUNGRY
challenge: go from sunrise to sunset without food so someone else won't have to
{children}
Douglas County Friends of Children in Foster Care
pledge in front of Wescoe M-F 9am-4pm
{March 3rd, 2011 // Ballroom 5th floor, Kansas Union // 6pm-9pm}