KU Edition 2008
Students
A tour of KU’s Sabatini Multicultural Resource Center
Precious Porras, program associate with Kansas University's Sabatini Multicultural Resource Center, shows us around the center's new home.
KU looks to meet needs of Hispanic population
When Stephanie Gomez applied to Kansas University, it was an undertaking she did largely by herself. As a Hispanic, first-generation college student, Gomez couldn’t rely on her parents to show her the ropes for filling out financial forms or how to go about obtaining scholarships.
KU second home for international students
Campus organizations help visitors with extensive cultural adjustments
For new students arriving at Kansas University, it’s tough enough to adjust to independent living, adapt to unfamiliar class schedules and find new places to eat and drink. It’s even more challenging for KU’s 1,600 international students who represent more than 100 countries.
Lied Center of Kansas
Executive Director Tim Van Leer talks about the Lied Center of Kansas and a few performances planned for this year.
School year packed with fine arts events
Topical interests such as the 2008 election also on slate at university
Welcome to Kansas University. There’s more to do around campus than just frequenting the social scene or hanging around downtown Lawrence.
KU Pride: Marching band member ready for new season
The crowd thundered in the distance. There was a dark tunnel, then a field flooded with light. It was Melissa Harmon’s first game day as a freshman in the Kansas University Marching Band, and thousands of eyes were turned in her direction.
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srj (anonymous) says…
I have bad flashbacks every year when the KU Edition cames out from when I was a J.W. paperboy (back when they had paperboys). Thing was a brick, could only fit about 20 in my bag, had to go home like 4-5 times.
reginaflangie1 (anonymous) says…
Life must have been pretty tough as a young paper boy.
Poon (anonymous) says…
Hey - the LJW time warp is back!