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Business school adds new major
Supply chain management a crucial field
Students interested in the program can attend an information meeting next week.
Engineering students build school spirit
Frosh Frenzy event creates new friends and familiarity for freshmen
The Engineering Student Council is bringing students together this weekend with its Frosh Frenzy. The event acquaints freshmen with campus and their fellow students through a unique race around campus.
Theater readies to curtain opening acts
Open auditions bring aspiring actors to the stage for 50th anniversary’s prize plays
More than 75 students showed up for auditions for the first four plays of the KU theater department’s bill. The two days of auditions kick off the 50th anniversary of the Murphy Hall.
Sports Brief: August 17, 2007
Former Jayhawk Michael Lee joins coaching staff.
Cornhusker backfield full of talent
Nebraska fills spot left by departed running back with committee
Bill Callahan is ready to lead his team back to the Big 12 title game this year. The game is in San Antonio this season.
Women rebound against Aussie competition
Team gets in pre-season practice and some summer vacation in Australia
The KU women’s basketball team prepared for a new season by competing against teams abroad. The women found time to enjoy themselves as well in between racking up a 3-1 record.
Students lend hand throughout community
Center for Community outreach offers opportunity to volunteer through four projects
Organizers hope the event will help students connect with their community. Students will meet at the Kansas Union before dispersing to work around town.
Free For All: August 17, 2007
Free for All, I just got up at seven o’clock to go to an eight a.m. class that the professor didn’t show up for.
Beakend: August 17, 2007
Here's what's happeing around Lawrence this weekend.
Pop culture game show comes to Granada
VH1 cast members to join local contestants for one-night-only trivia event
Cast members of the second season of VH1’s “World Series of Pop Culture” will be in Lawrence on Aug. 18 at 4 p.m. to compete with local contestants in Pop Culture Scramble. Tryouts for audience members begin at 3 p.m.
Students find bargains at poster sale
Movie and art posters provide inspiration and conversation
Both students and faculty took advantage of this week’s discounted poster sale. Some of the funds from the sale go back to Student Union Activities.
Most E-mailed: August 17, 2007
Want to know what people are talking about? Here’s a list of the most-emailed stories from Kansan.com for August 16, 2007.
Ballard encourages students to serve
Lawrence’s state representative teaches women’s studies class for second time
This fall students are taking a class from Barbara Ballard designed to inspire them to pursue leadership positions. One student may receive an internship in at the capitol in Topeka.
Jayhawks drafted into the Major Leagues
Three sign with professional teams following June draft, others decide to wait
Between the draft, summer leagues and contract negotiations, the baseball team had a busy summer. Coach Ritch Price hopes the pitching staff will be more consistent this fall.
Big 12 fields top volleyball teams
National rankings, tournaments showcasing conference as country’s elite
The Kansas volleyball team could have a tough season ahead of it, because not only does defending national champion Nebraska hold the top spot in preseason polls, but three other Big 12 teams landed in the rankings, solidifying the conference as one of the best.
Fellowship doles out big bucks
Awards for teaching excellence presented to teachers in dramatic fashion
Seven teachers were awarded checks of appreciation from the W.T. Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence. The surprises gifts were passed out while many of the teachers were doing what they do best.
Durbin: Project killing campus vibe
‘Eldridge on the Hill’ taking place of University memories
New expansion project has developers, not students, in mind.
Hartz: Campus construction a major bummer
Inconveniences outweigh the rewards of campus construction
Missed completion dates and destruction of parking areas make campus renovations unworth the effort.
Running for clean water
Members of the Blue Planet Run relay will pass through Lawrence on Saturday
The international relay raises money to ensure that people around the world have access to safe drinking water.
Editorial: Police driving dealers’ rides
Policy just for show, results questionable
Editorial board says police tactic of using drug dealers’ cars not worth the time.
Football schedule filled with pushovers
Mangino not ashamed of non-conference foes’ woeful combined record last year
Along with a weak non-conference schedule, the Jayhawks don’t play some of the stronger Big 12 teams this season. Coach Mark Mangino said it all balances out in the end.
Freshmen lack new safety concerns
Few students, parents show additional concern for security after Virginia Tech shooting
Freshmen and parents learned about the new technologies being used on campus this year while attending new student orientation. The text messaging alert system and new card system in the residence halls were among topics addressed.
Breckunitch: ‘Sleepers’ surprise on fantasy teams
Unexpected players post high points for owners in leagues.
Sports columnist Kelly Breckunitch reveals his top picks for ‘hibernating’ players to look for this season in Fantasy leagues.
Swimmers prepare to make waves
Swimming and diving team gains nine new members this season
Coach Clark Campbell hopes to improve upon the accomplishments of last year’s team.
On Campus: August 17, 2007
On Campus here's what happening on campus for August 17, 2007.