Monday, October 20, 2008
The Homecoming Steering Committee created two new events to get a more diverse group of student organizations involved in homecoming activities this week.
Kristin Moody; Wichita senior; and Madeline Johnson; Overland Park sophomore; paint pieces of cut cardstock to assemble as the feathers of the Jayhawk for their homecoming float. The scholarship hall community is working together on the project by dividing different parts of the Jayhawk to each scholarship hall and uniting for the final assembly.
David Wilcox, Manhattan junior, is vice president of the committee. He said the committee wanted to give students the opportunity to get involved non-competitively as individuals as well as with their organizations.
The committee created a Jayhawk Renaissance Festival and Homecoming Cookout for the week. The cookout will replace the annual pep rally and feature the Jayhawk Jingles contest.
“Homecoming is now for the entire campus to have a good time with,” Wilcox said.
The Jayhawk Renaissance Festival will feature info tables for student organizations and a Kansas University Endowment Association cash-grab box with money and scholarships. The Juggling Club and Fencing Club may also perform.
Emily Enright, Manhattan senior and daily event co-chair, said the festival would be similar to the info fairs during Hawk Week. She said students would have the opportunity to learn more about student organizations away from the chaos of the beginning of the year.
The homecoming competition is divided into two categories — Greek Life and Student Life. Wilcox said the division helped keep the competition fair because certain groups had more members and could afford to spend more money.
Organizations earn points for participation and also for first, second and third place finishes in competitive events. Students can also earn points for their organizations by attending events such as the Student Union Activities-sponsored Gabriel Iglesias show.
Brief Homecoming Week Schedule
Monday
Medieval Monday in front of Wescoe Hall 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuesday
Homecoming Murals in front of Wescoe Hall 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday
Jayhawk Renaissance Festival on Strong Hall Lawn 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Thursday
Chalk n’ Rock in front of Wescoe Hall 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Friday
Crimson and Blue Spirit Day in front of Wescoe Hall 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday
Parade on Jayhawk Boulevard 9 a.m.
KU vs. Texas Tech 11 a.m.
For a complete list of events visit http://www.homecoming.ku.edu/calendar.shtml
Wilcox said the homecoming competition was more competitive this year because there was a more diverse group of organizations participating.
“We’re going to let as many people compete as possible because that’s the fun of competition,” Wilcox said.
The committee held a new informational meeting for interested students and groups this year. Wilcox said they wanted to make it clear the competition wasn’t restricted to certain organizations.
The St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center student organization is participating for the first time. Tara Elpers, Wichita sophomore and president of the group, said it would be a good opportunity to make connections with students and other organizations on campus.
“I think it’s just a great way to get the St. Lawrence name out there,” Elpers said.
The All Scholarship Hall Council has participated in the competition before but is getting more involved this year. Madeline Johnson, Overland Park sophomore and programming chair for the council, said students wanted to have a greater presence during homecoming week.
“Hopefully this is going to be kind of a building block for next year,” Johnson said.
Events will continue throughout this week and the committee will announce the winner of the competition during halftime of the football game against Texas Tech on Saturday.
— — Edited by Ramsey Cox
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Homecoming, not just for Greeks anymore
Homecoming- still for the greeks, no matter how you spin it.
Homecoming, not just for Greeks anymore
Sjschlag - looking back at all your posts, I'm not finding very many that have much good to say about KU.
Are you a student at KU or a Mizzou fan? It's sometimes hard to tell.
Homecoming, not just for Greeks anymore
"Are you a student at KU or a Mizzou fan? It's sometimes hard to tell."
I really don't think a Mizzou fan would spend as much time as I do criticizing the decisions made by the administration of this university, or questioning as to whether or not Student Senate really is a body created to represent the opinions of the student body.
As far as homecoming goes, it's for the greeks, no matter how you spin it. Most people who don't live in a house with greek letters on it don't care. Most people just want to go to the football game and scream the kickoff chant and have a good time.
Homecoming, not just for Greeks anymore
He's a member of student Senate and as such I do respect what he has to say. And I agree with him! Homecoming is just for the greeks.
Homecoming, not just for Greeks anymore
I honestly didn't realize there was anything to homecoming other than a football game that alumni were encouraged to come back for. And I'm not Greek.
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