Friday, May 20, 2005
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
“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, 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.
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.
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 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
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