SUA Carnival kicks off the school year

Friday, August 28, 2009

The third-annual Student Union Activities Carnival will be tomorrow in the Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center parking lot.

From 8 p.m. to midnight, the student recreation center parking lot will be filled with a smorgasbord of carnival rides, games and food.

“This is a kick-off for the school year for freshman and all KU students,” said Molly Iler, Summit, N.J., junior and games coordinator with SUA. “I’m really excited to have everyone come out and have a little fun before school gets in full swing.”

And for the most part, it’s free.

Student Union Activites Carnival

When: 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 29

Where: Student Recreation Fitness Center parking lot

Cost: Free entrance and five tickets with valid KUID

Admission for students, faculty and staff doesn’t cost a dime, and gets KUID holders five free tickets, which the ticket holders can chose to spend on any of the several attractions at the event.

Attendees can buy another 10 tickets for $5 or a wristband for unlimited rides and games for $10. All proceeds go toward more SUA events, said Susan Hoffman, SUA adviser.

Attractions range from basketball Pop-A-Shot games and a balloon dartboard to a moonwalk, a Tilt-A-Whirl and a Ferris Wheel. Andover-based Lewellen Amusements will provide the carnival rides a few events.

Coca-Cola Co., is also a sponsor of the event, providing refreshments, a Ring Pop Toss and other products throughout the night.

KU Dining will provide food typically found at carnivals, including hot dogs, nachos, cotton candy and popcorn.

Iler said she expected between 75 and 100 student volunteers for the event, including members of Jaybowl and the Panhellenic Association.

She also said she expected a crowd of up to 3,000 for Saturday’s carnival.

— — Edited by Jonathan Hermes

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