Templin pumps its pride
First annual Templin Pride Week commenced
Laura Remington, assistant complex director said the week is to express appreciation for the residents. Events include a toilet paper fashion show and hot dog eating contest.
By Katy Blair
Tuesday, April 17th, 2007
Templin Hall is buzzing with activities for its first Pride Week.
The residence hall staff planned events around a toilet paper theme, which made “TP” a necessity for the week.
“We just wanted to do something for the residents,” said Laura Remington, assistant complex director. “To show them that we appreciate them.”
Remington said most of the other halls have social events for the residents, so she wanted to start a tradition for Templin, too.
“We thought it would be really interesting to leave something behind from our staff this year,” said Ozzy Bravo, Lima, Peru junior and resident advisor.
Resident advisors spoke with the students on their floor and came up with a list of popular events. The staff then tried to pick a week that was less academically stressful for students.
The week started with doughnuts, snow cones and a global awareness program on Monday. Students were also able to work with the Career Center to make or improve resumes.
Remington said she was most looking forward to the toilet paper fashion show that will start at 8 tonight.
Nathan Jones, Wichita sophomore, said Tuesday’s main event for him was the hot dog eating contest.
“I’m going to try to get to as much as I can this week,” Jones said. “But the hot dogs, that sounds like fun.”
Jones said he would definitely participate in the contest, which will start once the fashion show is complete.
Wednesday is “Wear Your TP Week T-shirt” day, and Thursday the residents will enjoy massages by certified masseuses. For Friday night, the staff incorporated Student Union Activities’ casino night as the finale for the week’s events.
To help the Lawrence community, Templin staff are collecting toiletries this week to be given to Lawrence Community Center.
Residents will also have opportunities to earn goodies throughout the week. Door prizes will be given out and a writing contest will conclude next Sunday.
Students may write a two- to four-page paper on how diversity has impacted their experiences at the University. Remington said the winner would be chosen by next Tuesday. The grand prize is a $200 gift certificate to KU Bookstores.
Kansan staff writer Katy Blair can be contacted at kblair@kansan.com.
— Edited by Joe Caponio
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