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KU Student Ambassadors Handbook

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Last 3/20/2016
Edited by: Coordinators

Quick Reference
Contact Information
Office First floor, Kansas Union via the Jay
E-mail ambassadors@ku.edu
Phone 785-864-5819
Website www.admissions.ku.edu/help/ambassadors
Coordinators
Cory Sessum Recruitment & Training
Laura Kubicki- Ambassaides
Will Mason - Scheduling
Culin Thompson - Evaluations
Graduate Assistants
Cue Wright
m.wright@ku.edu
Carissa Johnson
cahjohnson@ku.edu
Program Coordinator
Kindra Bartz
kbartz@ku.edu
785-864-5415
Important Phone Numbers
Office of Admissions and Scholarships 785-864-3911
**Please refer any questions that you cannot answer to Admissions and Scholarships.
There are Admission Counselors available weekdays from 8:00 am - 5:00 p.m. and on
select Saturday mornings when there are Saturday tours.**
KU Operator 785-864-2700
KU Info 785-864-3506
KU Public Safety 785-864-5900
Safe Ride 785-864-7233 (864-SAFE)

Table of Contents
AmbassaBackground ........................................................................................................................... 7
Special Tours .................................................................................................................................................. 17
Junior Days ...................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Senior Days ..................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Scholar Days ................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Baby Jay ............................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Student Panels ............................................................................................................................................................... 19
Other Special Tours ..................................................................................................................................................... 19
Housing Tours ................................................................................................................................................ 19
Summer Tours ............................................................................................................................................... 19
Bus Tours ......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Bus Tour Route ............................................................................................................................................................. 20

The Tour ............................................................................................................................................... 21

The University of Kansas (1865) ............................................................................................................. 21
Main Campus .................................................................................................................................................. 21
Kansas Memorial Union (Opened 1927) ............................................................................................................ 21
Dyche Hall (1903) ........................................................................................................................................................ 22
Lippincott Hall (1905) ............................................................................................................................................... 22
Essentials ......................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Spencer Museum of Art (1978) ........................................................................................................................... 23
Essentials ......................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Bailey Hall (1900) ........................................................................................................................................................ 23
Strong Hall (1911, 1918, 1923) ............................................................................................................................. 24
Spencer Research Library (1968) ......................................................................................................................... 24
Snow Hall (1930) ......................................................................................................................................................... 25
Essentials ......................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Marvins Grove .............................................................................................................................................................. 25
Potter Lake (1910) ...................................................................................................................................................... 26
Memorial Stadium (1921) ........................................................................................................................................ 26
Anderson Family Football Complex (2008) ..................................................................................................... 26
Memorial Carillon and Campanile (1951) ......................................................................................................... 27
Vietnam War Memorial (1986) .............................................................................................................................. 27
Korean War Memorial (2005) ................................................................................................................................ 28
Carruth OLeary Hall (1955) ................................................................................................................................ 28
Joseph R. Pearson Hall (JRP) (1959) .................................................................................................................... 28
Chi-Omega Fountain (1954) .................................................................................................................................... 29
Budig Hall (1927, 1993) ............................................................................................................................................ 29
Marvin Hall (1908) ...................................................................................................................................................... 30
Chalmers Hall (1977) ................................................................................................................................................. 30
Lindley Hall (1941) ..................................................................................................................................................... 31
The Engineering Complex ........................................................................................................................................ 31
Learned Hall (1963) .................................................................................................................................................... 32
Eaton Hall (2003) ......................................................................................................................................................... 32
M2SEC (2012) ................................................................................................................................................................ 32
LEEP2 ................................................................................................................................................................................ 32
Daisy Hill .......................................................................................................................................................................... 33
KU Visitor Center (1998) .......................................................................................................................................... 33

Nunemaker Center (1971) ....................................................................................................................................... 33

Green Hall (1977) ........................................................................................................................................................ 33
Burge Union (1979) .................................................................................................................................................... 34
Hilltop Child Development Center (2000) ........................................................................................................ 34
Anschutz Sports Pavilion (1984) .......................................................................................................................... 34
Allen Fieldhouse (1955) ............................................................................................................................................ 34
.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 35
Hoglund Stadium (1970) .......................................................................................................................................... 36
Horejsi Family Athletic Center (1999) ................................................................................................................ 36
Anderson Family Strength Center (2003) ......................................................................................................... 36
Arrocha Ballpark (2004) ........................................................................................................................................... 36
Jayhawk Soccer Complex .......................................................................................................................................... 36
Murphy Hall (1957) .................................................................................................................................................... 37
Essentials ......................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Robinson Health and Physical Education Center (1966) ........................................................................... 37
David A. Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center (2003) ..................................................................... 37
Military Science Building (1943) ........................................................................................................................... 38
Summerfield Hall (1960) .......................................................................................................................................... 38
Anschutz Library (1989) .......................................................................................................................................... 38
Wescoe Hall (1973) ..................................................................................................................................................... 39
Malott Hall (1954) ....................................................................................................................................................... 39
Pharmacy Building (2010) ....................................................................................................................................... 39
Haworth Hall (1969) .................................................................................................................................................. 40
Dole Human Development Center (Dole Center) (1990) ........................................................................... 40
Watkins Memorial Health Center (1974) .......................................................................................................... 41
Computer Services Facility (aka Computer Center) (1978) ...................................................................... 41
Hall Center for the Humanities (2005) ............................................................................................................... 41
Stauffer-Flint Hall (1898) ......................................................................................................................................... 41
Twente Hall (1932) ..................................................................................................................................................... 42
Blake Hall (1964) ......................................................................................................................................................... 42
.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 43
The Outlook (1912) ..................................................................................................................................................... 43
Fraser Hall (1967) ....................................................................................................................................................... 43
Spooner Hall (1894) ................................................................................................................................................... 44
Smith Hall (1967) ......................................................................................................................................................... 44
.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 44
K.S. Boots Adams Alumni Center (1983) ........................................................................................................ 45
Docking Family Gateway (2006) ........................................................................................................................... 45
Sabatini Multicultural Resource Center (2008) .............................................................................................. 45
Lied Center (1993) ...................................................................................................................................................... 45
Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics (2003) ........................................................................................................ 46
Off-Campus ...................................................................................................................................................... 46
Old Father Studios (1955) Located at 9th and Avalon ............................................................................... 46
Continuing Education Building (1980) by 15th and Kasold .................................................................... 46
KU Public Safety Building Crestline Dr. ........................................................................................................... 46
KU Medical Center Kansas City, Kansas .......................................................................................................... 47
KU School of Medicine Wichita, KS (1971) .................................................................................................... 47
KU Edwards Campus Overland Park, Kansas (1993) ............................................................................... 47

Housing ................................................................................................................................................. 47

Residence Halls .............................................................................................................................................. 47

Gertrude Sellards Pearson (GSP) Hall (1955) ................................................................................................. 48
Corbin Hall (1923) ....................................................................................................................................................... 48
Templin Residence Hall (1959) ............................................................................................................................. 48
Lewis Residence Hall (1960) .................................................................................................................................. 49
Hashinger Residence Hall (1962) ......................................................................................................................... 49
Ellsworth Residence Hall (1963) .......................................................................................................................... 49
Self and Oswald Halls (2015) .................................................................................................................................. 50
Oliver Hall (1966) ........................................................................................................................................................ 50
Naismith Hall .................................................................................................................................................................. 50
Battenfeld Hall (1940) ............................................................................................................................................... 51
Dennis E. Rieger Hall (2005) ................................................................................................................................... 52
Douthart Hall (1954) .................................................................................................................................................. 52
Grace Pearson Hall (1954) ....................................................................................................................................... 52
K.K. Amini Hall (1992) ............................................................................................................................................... 52
Krehbiel Hall (2008) ................................................................................................................................................... 52
Margaret Amini Hall (2000) .................................................................................................................................... 53
Miller Hall (1937) ........................................................................................................................................................ 53
.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 53
Pearson Hall (1952) .................................................................................................................................................... 53
Sellards Hall (1952) .................................................................................................................................................... 53
Stephenson Hall (1951) ............................................................................................................................................ 53
Watkins Hall (1926) .................................................................................................................................................... 53
Wilna Willie Crawford Community Center (2006) .................................................................................... 54
On-Campus Apartment Living .................................................................................................................. 54
Jayhawker Towers (1969) ....................................................................................................................................... 54
Stouffer Place (1957) ................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Sunflower Apartments (1955) ............................................................................................................................... 54

KU Libraries and Museums ............................................................................................................ 54

Libraries ........................................................................................................................................................... 54
On-Campus Libraries (7) .......................................................................................................................................... 55
The Library Annex (2006) ....................................................................................................................................... 55
KU Libraries Fast Facts .............................................................................................................................................. 55
Museums (4) ................................................................................................................................................... 56

Academic Divisions ........................................................................................................................... 57

KU Greek Life ...................................................................................................................................... 62
Recruitment: ................................................................................................................................................... 63
Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment ........................................................................................................................ 63
Interfraternity Council Recruitment .................................................................................................................... 63
NPHC and NALFO Council Recruitment ............................................................................................................. 63
Additional Information ............................................................................................................................... 64

KU Traditions ...................................................................................................................................... 65
The Jayhawk ................................................................................................................................................... 65
KUs Colors ...................................................................................................................................................... 66
The Rock Chalk Chant .................................................................................................................................. 67
KU Fight Songs ............................................................................................................................................... 68

Chancellors of the University of Kansas..................................................................................... 69

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Student Safety ..................................................................................................................................... 70

Safe Ride ........................................................................................................................................................................... 70
Safe Bus ............................................................................................................................................................................ 70
Emergency Blue Phones (75 Total) ...................................................................................................................... 70
KUPD .................................................................................................................................................................................. 70
KU Security ..................................................................................................................................................................... 71
Alcohol and Drugs ........................................................................................................................................................ 71

Other Information ............................................................................................................................. 71

KU On Wheels ................................................................................................................................................. 71
Parking ............................................................................................................................................................. 72
WiFi .................................................................................................................................................................... 72
KU Cuisine Meal Plans ................................................................................................................................. 73
KU Dining/Money Card Terminology ................................................................................................................. 74
Jobs .................................................................................................................................................................... 74
Academic Life ................................................................................................................................................. 75
Classifications ................................................................................................................................................................ 75
Academic Advising and Enrollment ..................................................................................................................... 75
Average Class Load ...................................................................................................................................................... 75

Tough Questions ................................................................................................................................ 76

Appendix .............................................................................................................................................. 80
Awards .............................................................................................................................................................. 80

AmbassaBackground
About Ambassadors
KU Admissions Student Ambassadors are a group of elite KU students who represent
the University and are employed by the Office of Admissions. KU Student
Ambassadors are a cross-section of students representing the College and all Schools
with varied backgrounds and majors, from Kansas and across the country. They are
representative of some of the best student leaders at the University and are active in
various organizations including service groups, Greek life, academic organizations, and
student government. Many have participated in undergraduate research, study abroad,
and internships. They are role models for incoming students. The goal of the KU
Student Ambassadors is to represent the University positively and to ensure an
exceptional experience for every guest.
KU Admissions Student Ambassadors are responsible for creating a positive visit
experience by giving walking and bus tours of campus, providing residence hall tours,
serving on panels, speaking about their KU experience, hosting lunches, responding to
questions posed by campus visitors, speaking with groups and corresponding with
prospective students and friends of KU. KU Admissions Student Ambassadors are
knowledgeable about many aspects of campus including academics, campus
involvement, student services, housing, and the city of Lawrence. KU Student
Ambassadors are supervised by the Coordinators for Student Ambassadors as well as
the full time assistant director for student ambassadors and volunteer recruitment on
staff.
A Brief History
The ambassador program began in 1980 as Paul Buskirk worked with Chancellor Gene
Budig to organize a program where students give tours of campus and provide
information about the University. Over the following few years, many other directors
worked with the program to improve it; but it was not until after 1986 that the program
really began to soar to what it is now.
In the fall of 1998, KU Ambassadors became a registered student organization with the
KU Organizations and Leadership Office (now the Student Involvement and Leadership
Center.) KU Ambassadors averaged membership numbers of around 100
Ambassadors during this time.
In the fall of 2013, KU Ambassadors moved to a paid on-campus student job while still
retaining its student organization status with SILC and now recruits an even more elite
group of students than before. KU Ambassadors hires new members on a rolling basis
and employment numbers average around 60-90 Ambassadors. The Multi-Cultural
Recruitment team joined the Ambassador program in the Fall of 2014. With the joining
of the two organizations we are now better equipped to recruit multicultural students at
the University.

The Importance of Ambassadors

Prospective students have rated campus visits as the #1 factor influencing their decision
whether or not to attend a university. KU Ambassadors play a vital role in the Office of
Admissions Visit Program by showing prospective students and their families the ins
and outs of student life on our beautiful campus.
Ambassador Program Coordination
Four student Coordinators manage the day-to-day operations of the Ambassador
program. They act as a liaison between the Office of Admissions and Ambassadors. It
is their job to ensure the program is running smoothly.
The four coordinators are directly supervised by the Program Director. The Program
Director oversees the KU Student Ambassadors as well as the HAWK Program.

AmbassaDuties
Regular Weekly Tours
Ambassadors are expected to complete at least two regular tours per week at a
designated tour time. Ambassadors receive their weekly tour time before the semester
starts. Students on these tours usually range from high school juniors to graduate
students. Occasionally, other special groups and visitors will also go on a regular tour.
Regular tours last approximately 1 hour.
Special Tours
In addition to a regular weekly tour, Ambassadors are required to complete a minimum
of eight special tours per semester. These tours include Junior Days, Senior Days,
Scholar Days, Baby Jay shifts, Student Panels, and VIP Visits. Ambassadors will be
notified of special tour opportunities as they come up throughout the semester via the
biweekly e-mail and/or the online scheduling software (W2W). Special tours vary in time
commitment but are generally 1 hour.
Office Hours
Immediately following the tour the names of the visiting prospective students, along with
some information about them, will be made available at the Ambassador HQ.
Ambassadors will use this information sheet to write a follow-up postcard to the student.
While a set time is not required on a weekly basis, it is important that Ambassadors
keep on top of their postcards. Postcards will be due within 7 days and one hour of
their tour so visitors can receive their postcards thanking them for their visit in a timely
fashion.
Housing Tours
These tours start and end at the KU Visitors Center and generally take approximately
30-45 minutes to complete. Housing tours are generally left unassigned, and can be
picked up regularly by ambassadors looking for extra hours. Additionally, ambassadors
can be assigned to Housing tours to meet the required minimum 2 tours/week. If there
isnt an ambassador available for the housing tour, the ambass-aids will give the tour.

AmbassaPolicies and AmbassaGuidelines

Expectations for Active Ambassadors
Each KU Student Ambassador will:
1.
Attend and complete all training sessions including intensive training day(s) at
the beginning of each academic year and summer season.
2.
Give a minimum of two campus walking tour per week. One for the MRT and
transfer ambassadors
3.
Give a minimum of 8 special group tours or VIP tours each semester, or 15
specials tours for both the MRT and transfer ambassadors.
4.
Attend paid, regularly-scheduled meetings (typically 1.5 hours) these are
mandatory.
5.
Find a trained substitute KU Student Ambassador to fill in when they are unable
to give an assigned tour, by posting their shift on the trade board. On time means
10 minutes before the start of the tour.
6.
Arrive for each work shift on time, dressed appropriately (KU polo shirts and
nametags), enthusiastic, and ready to interact with visitors.
7.
Be eligible to attend all KU Student Ambassador social and service events as
desired.
Excused absences: The only absences considered excused are illness, class and
planned absences with 10 days notice.
Please do the following if you are ill and scheduled to work:
1.
Call in a minimum of 2 hours prior to your shift.
2.
First, call the Ambassador office at 785-864-5819.
3.
If no one answers the ambassador office phone, call Kindras cell phone at
785-760-0565 and leave a message if you do not reach her.
4.
Failure to reach someone OR failure to do both of the above steps will lead to the
absence being considered unexcused.
5.
Keep in mind notification via email, text or leaving a message with another
ambassador are not acceptable forms of communication.
6.
More than 2 unexcused absences in a semester will result in a coaching session
with Kindra and/or the Graduate Assistants.
Unexcused Absences: Missing a tour or a meeting without properly notifying staff of
your absence will be considered an unexcused absence. Two unexcused absences will
result a revised ambassador contract and in-person meeting with Kindra and could
result in termination. Ambassadors must arrive at least ten minutes prior to a tour or it
will result in an unexcused absence unless approved.
Planned Absences: If you know you are going to be out, please post your shift trade in
WhenToWork a minimum of 10 days prior to your absence. If no one has covered
your shift after 5 days, an available ambassador will be assigned or you will be released
from your shift. If you give less than 10 days notice and you do not find a trained
ambassador to take your shift, your absence will be considered unexcused.

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AmbassaMeetings: Meetings are held every other week on Tuesday evenings

throughout the year. Attendance at Ambassador Meetings is mandatory and should be
taken into consideration when creating your class schedule each semester. Missing a
meeting or being late for a reason other than class or illness will be considered on a
case by case basis. Please request time off (do not add to the trade board) in
WhenToWork for the ambassador meeting and include reason for absences so we can
determine if it is excused/ unexcused. Being more than 5 minutes late to a meeting will
result in an unexcused absence unless previously approved.
Timesheets: Please make sure you clock in using the online webclock at hr.ku.edu.
Log in using your email username and password. Click on self-service>webclock and
save it to your favorites. You may also scan your proximity card to clock in and out. If
you make a mistake clocking in, please email Kindra or your assigned Graduate
Assistant ASAP. If you take a lunch break and are not sitting with families at an event,
please remember to clock out. If you work any hours outside your normal shift, please
clock in and notify your graduate assistant what it is that you did.
Disciplinary Action
1.

2.
3.

Ambassadors that fail to meet the requirements during the course of the
semester will be asked to meet with their assigned graduate assistant to
discuss their status in the program. A probationary period may be enforced
or this could result in dismissal from the program.
As a general rule, Ambassadors with two or more unexcused absences or four
or more excused absences in one semester will be placed on probation and may
dismissed from the program.
Continuous inappropriate behavior such as inappropriate conversation topics,
lack of etiquette, neglect for attire policy, and profane language may result in
probation or dismissal from the program.

Evaluations
All Ambassadors will have a tour evaluation a minimum of one time per semester.
These evaluations are conducted by select Office of Admissions staff usually being
scheduled by the evaluation coordinator. These tours can be announced or
unannounced. Additionally, the staff may do the tour undercover without the notice of
the evaluation. The evaluator will follow a tour for its entirety and provide feedback to
the Ambassador following the completion of the tour. These evaluations are meant to
assist not to scare each Ambassador in providing the best experience possible for
guests.
Appearance
Remember that you are the first student contact that many families will have at The
University of Kansas. As a KU Student Ambassador, you are representing KU. Please
wear clothes that look nice and show your pride in The University of Kansas. To ensure

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that Ambassadors represent the University well, the following guidelines have been
established:
1.
Nametags, polos, fleeces, and coats are provided to all Ambassadors that have
completed training.
2.
All Ambassadors are required to wear a KU Ambassador polo, Ambassador
nametag, and khaki shorts/pants. Jeans are also acceptable provide they are in
good condition and not ripped or torn. If it is cold/inclement weather a KU Student
Ambassador Fleece or Coat is also provided. Only KU Student Ambassador
Logoed and approved apparel is permitted.
3.
You will not be allowed to give a tour if you do not follow the above
guidelines and this will result in an unexcused absence. Repeated
problems with attire will result in disciplinary action.
Breakdown of Attire:
Waist Up:
1.
KU Student Ambassador Issued Polo
2.
KU Student Ambassador Issued Fleece
3.
KU Student Ambassador Issued Coat
4.
NO Baseball Hats or hats that distract from the visit
5.
NO SUNGLASSES DURING INTRODUCTIONS
6.
NO Apparel representing other schools
7.
NO Letters representing a sorority or fraternity
8.
NO Coalition or Student Organization related paraphilia
Waist Down
1.
Dark washed jeans
2.
Khaki pants/shorts (blue and red pants of similar material permitted)
3.
Closed Toed shoes with a backing (tennis shoes, Sperrys, etc)
4.
NO pants/shorts with tears, holes, frays, or rips
5.
NO sandals, flip-flops, open-toed shoes
6.
NO booty shorts, athletic shorts, or tight fitting inappropriate clothing
7.
NO Yoga Pants, Leggings, Jeggings, or Jorts
Other recommendations:
1.
Wear comfortable shoes that you can walk forwards as well as backwards in
2.
Come dressed appropriately for the weather
3.
If it looks like it might rain, bring an umbrella
4.
Youll be doing a lot of talking so bring a bottle of water if you want, especially on
hot days.

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AmbassaDos and AmbassaDonts

Please Do
1.
Be on time
2.
Be friendly and helpful
3.
Be professional
4.
Be honest, yet tactful (even touchy or tough questions should be answered
honestly, but be sure to round out your answer see the tough questions section
of the handbook for some examples)
5.
Relate to BOTH the student and the parents
6.
Speak loudly and make sure everyone can hear you
7.
Be careful when using exact numbers and dates current statistics are always
changing, approximations are easier
8.
Feel free to answer questions from guests when they come up but dont be afraid
to defer some for later; for example, if someone asks you about the Watson
Library and you will be going through it later on your tour, just say, Were
actually going to go into Watson and Ill talk about it a little later on our tour so if
its ok I will come back to that.
9.
Refer to locations by saying on your right or on your left. Always be thinking
about it from the visitors perspective even though you are walking backwards
and dont be afraid to physically point things out which may be easier in general
10.
Remove your sunglasses when doing introductions at the beginning of the tour
11.
HAVE FUN!
Please Do NOT
1.
Talk too fast or too softly
2.
Talk badly about another University, Institution, or person
3.
Be negative
4.
Promote one major, school, or housing option over another; our job as
Ambassadors is to show the visitors what life is like at KU and all of the options
that KU has to offer; it should be up to the visitors to decide what choices they
make and whats right for them
5.
Smoke, eat, or drink
6.
Chew gum
7.
Use your cell phone
8.
Lie! We always want to honestly address the question while making sure we
round out the answer, again, refer to the tough questions section for examples

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AmbassaProcedures
Regular Tours
The Visit Day
Regular tours take place only when school is in session. This includes the Fall, Spring,
and Summer academic sessions. Visitors start their day by checking in at the Visitors
Center. They are given a visit folder as well as a parking permit so that they may park
in the Visitors Center parking lot for the day. The folder includes a personalized
agenda, information on academic appointments, a list of optional tours and activities, an
evaluation sheet, a coupon for use in the Union as well as some additional materials.
After check-in, the visitors view a presentation by one of the Admissions Counselors.
This covers admissions requirements, housing options, and financial information. It also
touches on student life and traditions. Following the presentation, visitors can ask the
admissions counselor questions before boarding the bus which will take them to the
Kansas Union for their tour.
Following the tour, visitors may have scheduled academic appointments to attend.
They are also free to explore the campus on their own or return to the Visitors Center to
go on an optional housing tour or meet one-on-one with an Admissions Counselor.
Essentially, the campus tour or the scheduled academic appointment is the visitors final
guided portion of the campus visit. They are then free to do what they wish.
Tour Times (Fall and Spring)
Regular Fall tours take place:
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday

10:00am, 2:00pm
10:00am,
10:00am,
10:00am, 2:00pm

Regular Spring tours take place:

Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday

10:00am, 11:00am, and 2:00pm

10:00am, 11:00am
10:00am, 11:00am
10:00am, 11:00am, and 2:00pm

In general, the average regular tour time length is approximately 1 hour.

Select Fridays there will be transfer days that will take place at 1:00pm
Location
All regular tours depart from the fourth floor of the Kansas Union near the bus stop,
unless otherwise specified.

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Check-In
Ambassadors are expected to check-in in the Ambassador Office at least 10 minutes
prior to the official tour time. We understand that this may not be possible for some
Ambassadors that are coming directly from class and will try to make special
accommodations if possible. However, it is the responsibility of the Ambassador to alert
the coordinators of any such situations and make special arrangements. There is a
signup sheet in the office to say if you will be coming from class.
Please make sure you clock in to the HR Pay system. Failure to clock in and out can
result in delayed pay for the tour.
Please feel free to leave your personal items in the Ambassador Office while you are
out on the tour. However, it is important to realize that the Ambassador Office is not a
secure space and we cannot be responsible for your items that you leave in the
Ambassador Office. Please place your items in the cabinets labeled accordingly by last
name (ex: A-D)
There will likely be a Coordinator or GA in the office to make sure your things are not
stolen/moved.
Splitting Up Tour Groups
Each visiting student will have a white info slip with his or her name and information on
it. This is what we use to split up the tour groups. Please note that if there is more than
one bus of visitors, only choose visitors from the same bus. Do not choose visitors from
multiple buses. Most likely the coordinator in the office will assign these but in case this
doesnt happen follow above.
When the sheets arrive, it is usually easiest to spread them out on an available table. If
possible, try to select students that have academic or extracurricular interests similar to
your own. This really helps to personalize the tour and make the tour experience more
beneficial. We also like to match visitors and Ambassadors based on home town. Also
note that students in the same visiting party will be highlighted together to indicate they
wish to be same tour group. Please try to accommodate these requests if at all
possible. Ideally youll have a tour group of 5-8 visitors (students and parents) but may
have up to 15 visitors in your group.
Pulling Tour Groups from the Bus
When the bus arrives, step on to the bus and into the center aisle. Quickly introduce
yourself by stating your name and hometown and then call off the students names from
your white slips. Be sure that you are nice and loud so that everyone can hear you. Let
them know that they are in your tour group and ask them to come off the bus with you.

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Introduction
Once you have your group off of the bus and gathered together, do your tour
introduction:
Introduce Yourself:
o Name
o Hometown
o Year in School
o Major
Ask the visitors to introduce themselves including:
o Name
o Hometown
o What they are interested in studying
Ask if anyone has any academic appointments. Find out where the
appointments are and at what time they take place. If a visitor cannot remember
where or when their appointment is, you can help them locate the appointment
information on their personal agenda or appointment sheet in their visit folder.
While on the tour, be sure to point out where each persons appointment is. Also
be mindful of the time if a group has an appointment that overlaps with the tour or
takes place within 30 minutes of the end of your tour. Make sure that you give
the group ample time to make it to their appointment. Some appointments may
also be scheduled during the course of the tour.
Ask if anyone has any questions or a specific location they would like to see
before you get started. Be mindful that some students have been on a tour
before.
Be sure to point out where you will be going on the tour via the folder or just
telling the visitors you will be going down Jayhawk Boulevard.
Tour
After you have done introductions, start your tour. It is very important to be mindful of
where other tour groups are and avoid bunching. Also, there are typically a few places
(next to Snow Hall, next to Art & Design, between Wescoe and Stauffer-Flint) where
groups will stop to overlook an area. If you are the first group there, move as far down
the sidewalk as you can so that you leave room for the other tour groups.
When giving your tour, customize the tour to your tour group! The information in the
handbook is there solely for informational purposes. Feel free to make up your own tour
route and select which information you give to the visitors based on the group and their
preferences.
The number one comment for tour improvement that we receive is to see the inside of
more buildings. In response to this, Ambassadors are required to go through a
minimum of two buildings on their campus tour. We encourage you to go through
more if time permits. Some frequently visited buildings include Strong, Budig, StaufferFlint, Wescoe, Watson and Fraser. Visitors also enjoy getting a tour of the Union or a
library. Take your group to the building in which their major is, so they can see a lab for
example if theyre a biology student.

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Ending the Tour

In general, all tours will end at the Kansas Union. The Visitors Center bus leaves from
the front of the Union at :05 and :35 after the hour on weekdays. Unless other
arrangements have been made, your tour should be back at least five minutes before
the bus is scheduled to depart. For example, if you are giving a 10:00 tour, you are
expected to be back at the Union by 10:50-:55.
At the end of the tour, be sure to include the following things in your wrap up:
Ask if there are any final questions
Remind them to complete the online evaluation that is going to be sent to them
via email.
Remind the visitors of the VC bus, when it leaves the Union (:05 and :35 after)
and the bus map and route times printed on the back of their visit folder*
Remind the visitors of the coupon they have in their folder for a discount off of
apparel at the KU Bookstore and a discount for food at one of the dining centers
on campus.
Remind them to return borrowed umbrella to the Visitor Center Welcome desk.
Thank them for taking the time to visit KU and always end with ROCK CHALK!
If the bus is about to depart, take guests directly to the bus if they want to go back to the
Visitors Center, to go on a housing tour, or to another location on campus. For Monday
and Friday morning tours, they can also take the afternoon housing tour.
*On days when there are special events, and potentially extra buses outside the Union
(notably Junior Days in the Spring during morning tours) make sure visitors know what
bus they are to get on. Normal visitors are only to get on the bus titled Visitor Center
unless otherwise instructed.

Special Tours
Junior Days
Junior Days take place in the Spring semester and consist of a full day of programs and
activities for high school juniors and their guests. They will attend presentations on
academics, student life, mock lectures and senior year preparation. Students also have
an opportunity to meet with representatives from each of KUs 11 schools. There is also
an information fair that includes departments such as Financial Aid, Study Abroad, and
Student Activities.
Keep in mind that students on Junior Day tours will have already had the opportunity to
eat lunch at Mrs. Es and have taken a housing tour.

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The Junior Day Tour

In general, it will be a typical campus tour and the regular tour procedures can be
followed except for the following exceptions:
Check-in
You will sign in as usual. Following check in, you will meet the admissions
counselors and students in one of the meeting rooms in the Kansas Union.
Splitting Up Into Groups
At the scheduled starting time of the tour, the Ambassadors will line up at the
front of the room and introduce themselves to the Junior Day participants. A
coordinator will then work to divide the visitors into tour groups and assign them
with an Ambassador.
Ending the Tour
Your tour group should be back to the Union at one hour past the scheduled
starting time.

Senior Days
Senior Days take place in the Fall semester and consist of a full day of programs and
activities for high school seniors and their guests. The procedures for Senior Day tours
are the same as for Junior Day tours.

Scholar Days
Scholar Days are for prospective students that have been recognized as National Merit
Semi-Finalists, National Achievement or National Hispanic Scholars, or those students
who have been recognized as Summerfield/Watkins-Berger Scholars. Scholar Days
are also full day programs. Students are able to visit with faculty members in their area
of interest, meet with representatives from the Honors Program, Department of Student
Housing, and are given a tour of the Scholarship Halls. These students are also treated
to a lunch with faculty and staff. Typically, there are two Scholar Days per semester.

Baby Jay
Ambassadors that meet the maximum height requirement of being less than 5 3 have
the opportunity to be Baby Jay for a number of special events. These range from
Junior/Senior Days to special receptions. If you are interested in being Baby Jay,
please contact one of the coordinators.
As Baby Jay, you spend approximately 20-30 minutes taking photos with students and
interacting with guests. It requires a high level of energy and enthusiasm.

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Student Panels
On select Junior/Senior Days and some other special tour opportunities, the visit day
will have a student panel component. These student panels usually last 45 minutes to
an hour and have 2-5 Ambassadors serving on the panel. The Ambassadors take turns
answering questions from the visitors as well as sample questions from the Admissions
Counselor. The primary job of the Ambassadors is to share their personal experience
while answering the question. These questions are usually very similar to the types of
questions that come up on a campus tour.

Other Special Tours

Throughout each semester, a number of other special tours arise; these include school
visits, VIP tours and special receptions. In general, special tours will consist of some
form of campus tour that may have certain time restrictions or requirements. Please
ask a coordinator if you have any questions.

Housing Tours
Regular housing tour times:
Monday-Friday
11:30, 1:30, and 3:30
Look at the Housing Tour Reference Sheet in the Appendix for additional housing tour
information.

Summer Tours
The Office of Admissions offers campus visits during the summer semester. The visit
day is run very much like a regular tour day with tours taking place Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday, and Friday mornings. They are offered only when class is in session for the
summer semesters. Ambassadors interested in giving summer tours should contact a
coordinator or the graduate assistant for more information.

Bus Tours
There are situations when due to weather, time, or group size, a bus tour will be given.
Before being asked to give a bus tour, you will have the opportunity to shadow at least
one. These tours often depart from the Union and drive throughout the campus. The
route should be determined by you and the bus driver when you first get on the bus. If
you have an experienced bus driver, he may have a route already planned but feel free
to make requests. If you have an inexperienced bus driver, you will need to guide the
driver where to go as the tour progresses.
To help ensure a consistent and quality visit experience for our guests, we have created
a standard bus tour route and script that can be followed and should be followed under
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order of covering buildings and topics. This script can be found on the next page of the
handbook.
When giving a bus tour, keep in mind that you will not be able to cover everything you
cover on a regular tour. Dont even try! The bus moves too fast to get in all of the great
stories so try to hit some of the key facts about each building and then move on.
The bus is a very loud vehicle so it is important that you speak up. If you have a smaller
group on the bus, ask the visitors to move to the front so that they can hear well. With a
larger group, it is often best to stand about 1/3 of the way down the aisle from the front
of the bus. The tour lasts 15 Min

Bus Tour Route

Start on West side of street at the Kansas Union

Drive down Jayhawk Blvd. and stop outside of Strong Hall

Drive down Jayhawk Blvd. to the Chi O Fountain

Turn right down West Campus road to 11th Street

Turn right on Mississippi and drive up to campus

Continue straight on Sunflower Rd. down to Sunnyside

Turn right onto Sunnyside towards Naismith

Turn left on Naismith, followed by a left on W 18th Street

Loop through Rec Center Parking lot then take a Right on Naismith

Turn left on Irving Hill Rd. and up to Daisy Hill

Turn right on Engel and pass residence halls. (pause at Lewis)

Turn right on 15th Street and go down the hill.

Turn left on Naismith and back towards Jayhawk Blvd.

Make one final pass of Jayhawk Blvd and end at the Kansas Union

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The Tour
*Please note: this script is to be used as a reference and resource for information
about the campus and its buildings. It is not meant to be recited word for word. The
order of the buildings is simply for easy reference for the traditional tour route. Please
customize your route and information into your own tour style as well as for each of your
tour groups. If a student wants to only see engineering for example, spend most of your
time there!
ALL PICTURES TAKEN BY THE OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY RELATIONS; UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS.

The University of Kansas (1865)

Essentials
Founded on March 1, 1865
First day of classes was September 12, 1866

Main Campus
Kansas Memorial Union (Opened 1927)
Essentials
Built in 1925 as a memorial to
the 130 alumni who died in
WWI
By Floor:
o 1st Floor: The Jay,
Hawks Nest,
Ambassador Office
o 2nd Floor: KU
Bookstore, Jayhawk
Ink
o 3rd Floor: The Market,
The Impromptu Caf
o 4th Floor: Student Involvement and Leadership Center (SILC), Pulse
Coffee and Smoothies, Hawk Shop, Commerce Bank, Student Union
Activities, KU Card Center, Alderson Auditorium
o 5th Floor: Meeting Rooms, Ballroom, Woodruff Auditorium
o 6th Floor: Meeting Rooms
Fun Facts
The SUA Film Series presents movies in Woodruff Auditorium on most weekends
during the regular school year.

Dyche Hall (1903)

Pronounced: DIKE
Essentials
Dyche Hall is home to a
university research center, the
Biodiversity Institute, and the KU
Natural History Museum
The museum is free to students,
for visitors there is a small
suggested donation.
The KU Natural History Museum
was just named the top natural
history museum among public
universities by Best College
Reviews and fourth overall behind private university museums at Harvard, Drexel
and Yale.
Dyche Hall was named for the explorer Lewis Dyche who prepared an exhibit of
taxidermied animals to represent Kansas at the 1893 worlds fair. Several of
those animals are still on display today in the Panorama exhibit.
Fun Facts
Its collections include more than 9 million specimens of plants, animals and
fossils, including several that were new species identified by KU scientists. It is
also home to 1.2 million archaeological artifacts.

Lippincott Hall (1905)

Essentials

Currently houses the Office of

Study Abroad, the Applied English
Center, and the Wilcox Classical
Museum.
KU ranks 26th in the nation for
study abroad enrollment with
nearly 25.8% of students having an
international experience by the
time they graduate, compared to the national average of 1.4%. There are over
130 different programs in over 70 different countries.
Students must have one semester completed or more to study abroad.
The statue in front of Lippincott Hall is of Professor Uncle Jimmy Green, KUs
first Dean of the School of Law, and was unveiled in 1924. Prof. Green is shown
with an engineering student (identified by his tall boots).
Fun Facts
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Because of the status
on the Register, the statue of Uncle Jimmy Green cannot be relocated to the
current Law School in Green Hall.
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Spencer Museum of Art (1978)

Essentials

Building houses the Helen

Foresman Spencer Museum of Art,
the Kress Foundation Department of
Art History, and the Murphy Library
of Art and Architecture.
The Museum has a world-class,
global collection exceeding 40,000
objects and an active program of
education and research activities.
Fun Facts
The Museum is open Tuesday-Sunday and is free to everyone.
The museum is currently under renovation and is not open to the public until fall
2016. They are adding natural light to the whole museum and renovating all their
galleries.

Bailey Hall (1900)

Essentials
Helium was first categorized
on Earth in the basement of
Bailey Hall on December 7,
1905 by Chemistry
Professors Hamilton P. Cady
and David F. McFarland
(It was NOT discovered by
Prof. Bailey).
The building is named after
Professor E.H.S. Bailey who
was a noted KU chemist and
the creator of the Rock Chalk Chant.
Bailey houses the studies departments, which include:
African, African-American, European, American, East Asian, Latin
American, Russian, and Communication Studies
(Religious studies is located in Smith however, and Womens Studies is in
Blake.)
Bailey is also home to the KU Debate Team. In 2006, 2008, and 2015 KU ranked
first in the National Debate Tournament varsity rankings. KU Debate Coach Scott
Harris was also named the National Coach of the Year and they were the 2009
National Debate Champions! The debate team has 5 national titles.

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Strong Hall (1911, 1918, 1923)

Essentials
Strong Hall is the central
administration building, home to
the
Chancellor
Provost
College of Liberal Arts and
Sciences
Office of International Programs.
First-Year Experience
University Advising Center
Academic Achievement and Access Center.
The building also has a few classroom spaces for the Kansas Algebra Program,
and other courses.
Fun Facts
Strong was built in three parts the (east, west, then middle) thus the reason for
the three dates above.
The grand entrance of strong is the same on the front (South) and back (North)
sides because when originally built, they did not know which way campus would
extend. The main entrance is now located on the South Side of the building.
This is NOT the principle office of KU, so you should never say that on your tour!

Spencer Research Library (1968)

Essentials
Located behind (North) of Strong Hall.
Houses the University Archives
(Chancellors papers, records on
buildings, athletics, student life, and
timetables, publications, yearbooks,
photographs, and videotapes), the
Kansas Collection (state and county
depository, maps, genealogies,
photographs, political literature, books,
and periodicals), and Special Collections (ancient, medieval, Renaissance, 18thcentury, Irish, and rare books and manuscripts).

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Snow Hall (1930)

Essentials

Currently houses
Mathematics,
Economics, offices,
studios, and jury
rooms for the
School of
Architecture and
Urban Design.

Inaccurate Rumor
The building is
rumored to be
inspired by Snow
Whites Castle or another Disney fairy tale because the architects daughter was
a big fan of Disney, however, this was never proven true/or false.
Fun Facts
Became known as the Mouse House because it housed nearly 10,000 mice
that were used in cancer research when the building housed the Biology
Department.

Marvins Grove
Essentials
The grove was planted
with 2 bushels of
walnuts in 1878 as part
of Chancellor Marvins
campus beautification
project.
In 1928, the University
accepted an updated campus plan that set aside Marvin Grove (including Potter
Lake) as off-limits to future building projects.
Marvins Grove only contains War Memorials. No academic buildings are housed
on the grounds.
Marvins Grove once contained a seven-hole golf course but unfortunately,
maintenance of the course lagged after World War II and it was eventually
abandoned to nature.

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Potter Lake (1910)

Essentials
Built in 1910 as a reservoir to combat major
fires on Mount Oread.
Potter Lake was used for swimming and other
water activities until 1927 when swimming was
banned due to safety concerns and the
completion of the public pool.
It is KU tradition to march the goal posts out of the stadium and throw them into
Potter Lake following a big football upset.
Rumor to Fact:
Rumor had it that there was a goal post at the bottom of the lake. During the
Campus Beautification Project in 2011, while they were dredging the lake they
found a piece of a goal post and this turned out to be fact and not just a rumor.

Memorial Stadium (1921)

Essentials
Constructed in memorial of the students who
gave their lives in WWI.
This was the idea of Forest C. Phog Allen,
the Director of Athletics at the time.
Local Lawrence residents assisted with the
construction of the stadium in 1921 by
carrying buckets of concrete and pouring the
molds.
The Stadium is the 7th oldest collegiate
stadium in the nation, and the oldest west of the Mississippi.
The current stadium capacity is 50,071.

Anderson Family Football Complex (2008)

Essentials
In February 2006, the athletic department announced that funding had been
arranged for the $31 million Anderson
Family Football Complex to be built adjacent
to the stadium.
It includes academic areas, locker rooms,
facilities for weight and cardio training,
hydrotherapy, audio-visual screenings
practice fields, and new parking lots.

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Memorial Carillon and Campanile (1951)

Pronounced CARE-uh-lawn and camp-uh-NEE-lee
Essentials
This 120 foot tall bell tower was built as a
WWII memorial in 1951.
Contains 53 carillon bells, which were cast in
England, and play the Westminster chimes
every quarter hour between 7 am and 9 p.m.
It is a KU Graduation tradition to walk
through the Campanile two-by-two, down the
hill, and into Memorial Stadium where the
ceremonies are held. Because of this,
legend states that it is bad luck for a student
to pass through the Campanile before
graduation and as a result they may not
graduate on time or at all.
Another legend states that if you kiss your
significant other in the Campanile while the
bells are chiming, that will be the person you
marry.
Fun Facts
The bells play all afternoon on Graduation day as students pass through on their
way to the stadium.
The University Carillonneur plays concerts Sunday afternoons and Wednesday
evenings when classes are in session, as well as at noon on Tuesdays and
Thursdays.
Students can actually take a carillon class and learn to play the bells.

Vietnam War Memorial (1986)

Essentials
On May 25, 1986, dedication
ceremonies were held for the Vietnam
War Memorial, the first on-campus
commemoration in the nation.
It honors 57 students and alumni who
died or were declared missing.

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Korean War Memorial (2005)

Essentials
The Korean War Memorial, honoring 44
members of the university community who died in that
conflict, was dedicated April 16, 2005.

Carruth OLeary Hall (1955)

Pronounced kuh-RUTH
Essentials
Currently houses administrative and support
offices for the University as well as a portion
of the Bursars office and Comptroller. This
building is where Human Resources is
located.
Fun Facts
This was the residence of Wilt Chamberlain
when he was a student in the mid 1950s.

Joseph R. Pearson Hall (JRP) (1959)

Essentials
Home to the School of Education since Fall 2000
and includes programs in psychology and research in
education, special education, and teaching and leadership.

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Chi-Omega Fountain (1954)

Essentials
Gift of the sorority in 1954.
It is a tradition for students to get
fountained on their birthday and
the Chi-Omega fountain is the
most popular spot.
It is legal to swim, wade, canoe,
snorkel, and walk on the bottom
part, but not to climb on (sit, lean,
throw things at) the middle raised
part of the fountain.

Budig Hall (1927, 1993)

Pronounced BEW-dig
Essentials
Originally built as Hoch Auditorium in 1927 to house Dr. Naismiths game
The building is now home to three of the largest, most state-of-the art lecture
halls on campus, the Budig computer lab, Instructional Development and
Support, and also the Center for Teaching Excellence.
The center classroom seats 1,000 students while the other two halls seat 500
students.
Fun Facts
The buildings lightning rods were removed in 1991 for renovation and during this
time the building was struck by lightning, causing the back half to burn down.
When the building was rebuilt the three large lecture halls retained the Hoch
name and are known as Hoch Auditoria still to this day.
When basketball was played there (1927-1955), viewers had to purchase even or
odd game tickets and could
only see every other game
Each classroom has
three 14-foot wide video
screens across the front and
all professors are
encouraged to wear a lapel
microphone while lecturing.

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Marvin Hall (1908)

Essentials
Home to the School of Architecture,
Design, and Planning.
Hands-on experienced is emphasized
and before most students graduate, they
have planned and designed real
buildings. The most recent have been the
construction of M2SEC and Studios 804
Forum, in which KU Architecture, Design,
and Planning students helped design and
build.
Architecture Program is a five year in
which at the end of the program, students have their Masters degrees. Also, a
more flexible BA-M.Arch 6-year path and accelerated 5-year paths are offered
that also lead to graduate professional degrees in urban planning, construction
management and interior design.
Fun Facts
Commonly known as the light house on the hill because students work around
the clock on class projects and therefore, there are always lights on in the
building.
Said to be home to the most fast food deliveries in Lawrence, even over the
Residence Halls.
Consistently ranks overall in the top 20 Architecture Schools nationally (out of
130 schools). In some categories, it ranks in the top 5.

Chalmers Hall (1977)

Essentials
Houses the School of Art which includes
painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics,
textiles/fibers, and metalsmithing/jewelry,
as well as the Department of Design (a part
of the School of Architecture).
Fun Facts
KU is the only school in the Big 12 with an
accredited art degree.
Student artwork is displayed in a gallery on the third floor.

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Lindley Hall (1941)

Essentials
Home to Earth Sciences: Geology,
Geography, and Environmental Studies
(but NOT Astronomy).
Formerly home to the Clyde W. Tombaugh
Observatory, which was located on the
roof of Lindley. Tombaugh is a KU
graduate who discovered Pluto in 1930 in
Flagstaff, Arizona. The observatory now is
located on the roof of Memorial Stadium.
Legend says that it is good luck to rub the
nose on the bust of Chancellor Lindley before taking a test. Due to this belief,
many students have done this, and his nose is very shiny compared to the rest of
the statue. His nose is said to have been replaced 5-7 times.

Earth, Energy, and Environment Center (Ritchie Hall, 2016)

Anchor point for innovation way and first major building in the KU ten year
plan

Under its roof will be faculty from areas including the Department of
Geology, Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, the Tertiary Oil
Recovery Program and the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

Expected to be completed Fall of 2016

The Engineering Complex

The Engineering Complex consists of Learned Hall,
Eaton Hall, M2SEC, The Spahr Engineering, and
LEEP 2
The School of Engineering offers 12 different
undergraduate degree programs.
Roughly 10% of the KU student body is a
student in the School of Engineering.
Offer free tutoring for Math and Science
courses specific to engineering majors.

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Learned Hall (1963)

Pronounced LEARN-ed
Essentials
Home to the departments of Aerospace, Chemical, Petroleum, Civil,
Environmental, Architectural, and Mechanical Engineering.
Learned is the tallest building located on the north side of the complex.
Named after a retired chairman of Phillips Petroleum Company (5 out of 9
Phillips presidents have been KU graduates).
Fun Facts
Some of the special projects that students work on include a Formula One race
car, concrete canoes and steel bridge competition.

Eaton Hall (2003)

Part of the School of Engineering and houses

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
(EECS), Engineering Deans Office and
Engineering Career Services.
Home to the Spahr Engineering Classroom, a 250
seat, state-of-the-art multimedia lecture hall
Home to the Google Liquid Galaxy, an interactive
display of Google Earth. Donated by KU Engineering graduate and Google Earth
co-creator, Brian McClendon.

M2SEC (2012)

Measurements, Materials and Sustainable Environment Center.

47,000 square foot building for research groups to develop commercial
applications.
Interdisciplinary research facility collaboration between departments is
emphasized
Home to KUs Biodiesel initiatives and the Center for the Remote Sensing of Ice
Sheets

LEEP2

Newest building added to the Engineering complex.

Will house student and career service offices.
Centered around active learning with 6 interactive classrooms to facilitate
discussion and hands-on learning.

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Daisy Hill

Named Daisy Hill because it used to be

completely covered in daisies.
6 of 8 University Residence Halls are
located on Daisy Hill: Templin, Lewis,
Hashinger, Ellsworth, Self, and Oswald.
See the Housing Section for more
information.
Also home to the KU Visitors Center
(attached behind Templin Hall)

KU Visitor Center (1998)

Home to the Office of Admissions,

Financial Aid and Scholarships, and
a portion of the Registrar.
Where visitors began their Jayhawk
Day visit.
Has a shuttle to and from the Union
on tour days: Private Shuttle
Visitor Center
Attached to Templin Hall
Used to be a dining hall/cafeteria for Templin when it was an all boys residence
hall before it became co-ed and Mrs. Es was built.

Nunemaker Center (1971)

Pronounced NOON-uh-maker
Home to the University Honors Program, which ranks #2 in the nation for the
benefits it offers for students.
The building contains staff offices, classes, conference, and meeting spaces,
reference/reading areas, a student kitchen, and lounge.

Green Hall (1977)

Essentials
Home to the School of Law (a graduate program)
and the Wheat Law Library.
Fun Facts
In 1987, former Chancellor and Mrs. W. Clarke
.
Wescoe donated Tai Chi Figure, a large
.
sculpture by Zhu Ming near the halls entrance.
.
Students have nicknamed the statue The
.
Surfin Judge or Stone Faced Sumo.

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Burge Union (1979)

Essentials
Opened in 1979 as a satellite union for
students on the west side of campus
By Floor:
o 1st Floor: University Career Center
and Workshop.
o 2nd Floor: Hawkshop, KU Bookstore,
and Crimson Caf.
o 3rd Floor: KU Student Housing Apartment Living, meeting and
conference rooms, Legal Services for Students (a free service) and
Trademark Licensing.
Set to be taken down for the building of new academic buildings as part of the ten-year
plan.

Hilltop Child Development Center (2000)

It offers day care and educational programs
for toddlers through sixth-graders on site, and
programs at three Lawrence elementary schools.
Children of students, faculty, staff and affiliates may
enroll.

Anschutz Sports Pavilion (1984)

The building houses practice areas for football,

track, softball/baseball and soccer, also it houses
the Ray Evans Football Field and Bill Easton
Track practice areas.
The Shaffer-Holland Strength Center was
superseded in March 2003 by the Anderson
Family Strength and Conditioning Center.

Allen Fieldhouse (1955)

Essentials
Opened on March 1, 1955 with a win against K-State.
Named for Forrest C. Phog Allen, head coach for the Jayhawks for 39 years
and one of the all-time most successful coaches of all-time.
The 2nd oldest fieldhouse in the Big 12 Conference.
Seats 16,300.
The all sports combo is $175
KU Basketball is considered one of the greatest traditions at KU.

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In 2006, the Booth Family Hall of Athletics opened on the east side of the
fieldhouse which houses a hall of fame for all KU athletics and covers KU
athletics history is a series of displays.
Naismiths Original Rules of Basketball, purchased by the Booth Family, are
housed in an $18 million addition named the DeBruce Center.
The DeBruce Center is a student activity center that accommodates seating for
320 that includes retail dining, caf seating, a new training table setting for both
the KU mens and womens basketball teams and a catered event space. The
exhibits will also feature Dr. James Naismiths original Rules of Basketball
written in 1891.
Fun Facts
It is the largest basketball arena in the state of Kansas and the second largest in
the Big 12 Conference, only Texas is larger by 455 more seats.

Debruce Center

This 32,000 Square foot building will be home to Naismiths Original rules of
basketball. It will contain a dining center which will seat 200 people as well as a
Roasterie coffee shop., gift shop named Original Rules Gift Shop, and many
other displays showing the remembrance of those who contributed to the
awesome sport of basketball.
Set to open in March 2016
Will serve as the new student center while the Burge Union is being taken down.

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Hoglund Stadium (1970)

Pronounced HOE-glund
Home of the Jayhawk
baseball team.
Capacity is 2,500.
Quarter Hotdog night is
a favorite tradition
among KU students.

Horejsi Family Athletic Center (1999)

Pronounced HORE-ish
Home of the Jayhawk volleyball team.
Houses volleyball and basketball practice
facilities and also volleyballs competition
court

Anderson Family Strength Center (2003)

Used by all of the Athletic Dept.
Houses the strength and
conditioning facilities, department
staff offices, weight, exercise, and
conditioning rooms and conference
and tutoring rooms.

Arrocha Ballpark (2004)

Pronounced uh-ROKE-uh
Home of the Jayhawk softball team.
Also games are held at Rock Chalk
Park

Jayhawk Soccer Complex

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Home of Jayhawk Soccer.

Located next to Oliver Hall.

Rock Chalk Park

Home to soccer, track, and softball.
Future home to the tennis team.
Located off of 6th street, and is home to the annual Rock Chalk Relays track
event.

Murphy Hall (1957)

Essentials

Home to the School of Music and the

Department of Theatre
Also houses the Thomas Gorton Music Library

Fun Fact:
The Department of Theatre proudly holds the
OSCAR won by William Inge for Splender In The Grass

Robinson Health and Physical Education

Center (1966)

Essentials
Home to the Department of Health, Sport, and
Exercise Sciences (HSES) and the Department of
Dance
HSES is in the School of Education.
Home to two swimming pools, racquetball
courts, basketball courts, weight rooms, gymnasiums, tennis courts, a martial
arts studio, dance studio, and a variety of other sports facilities and classrooms,
including the Energy Balance Laboratory.
Free for student and faculty use with KUID.
This building was the old Rec Center before the Ambler Student Rec Center was
built.

David A. Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center (2003)

Essentials
Highlights include a 42 foot rock climbing
wall, aerobics and martial art studios,
racquetball and squash courts, outdoor
pursuits equipment checkout, two
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outdoor basketball/volleyball courts, basketball courts, multipurpose courts, a golf

simulator, a self-service bike shop, 1/4 of a track mile (tied as longest in the Big
12), along with over 15,000 sq. ft. of cardio/resistance training and two
multipurpose courts.
The Rec Center is free to students and staff with KUID. Students can also checkin using the biometric thumbprint scanner.

Military Science Building (1943)

Essentials
Home to the Reserve Officer Training
Corps (ROTC) program which gives
students the opportunity to experience
military life while on the Lawrence
campus. KU ROTC has all the branches
of the military, except for coast guard.
Fun Facts
Contains a drill room, armory,
classrooms and offices.
Firebombed in the 1970s during Vietnam War protests.

Summerfield Hall (1960)

Essentials
Currently Home to the School of
Business
A new School of Business broke
ground in the fall of 2013 across the street
from Allen Fieldhouse. The building will
provide new space for classrooms and
resources as the school grows.
Rumored to be home to Film and
media studies once the new business school is completed.
The new building will be named the Capitol Federal Building
Scheduled to be completed for the Spring of 2016 with classes starting the
following summer in the new building
B-School has their own career services center that helps students find jobs and
meet with top recruiters in the industry.
Top ranked Business school in Kansas
#1 Accounting program in the Big 12

Anschutz Library (1989)

Essentials

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 Home to the technical and science collections.

Home to the KU Writing Center.
Fun Facts
The library is a Regional Federal Depository for U.S. documents and an official
depository library for the United Nations and the European Union.
The first two floors of the library actually extend underneath Budig Hall, which
can be easily seen through the windows on the South side of Budig.
This library is the second largest library on campus.

Wescoe Hall (1973)

Essentials
Home to the Humanities Departments
(History, Philosophy, Foreign Languages,
English, Classics, etc.) and other fields in
Liberal Arts (Public Affairs & Administration,
etc.).
The large concrete area in front of the
building is known as Wescoe Beach and is a central hangout on campus and is
the site of many on-campus activities including homecoming events, Hawk Week
events, and info fairs.
The Underground** is located on the 1st floor of Wescoe and contains the only
Chick-Fil-A in Douglas County, pizza, smoothies, sandwiches, sushi, Indian food,
and coffee.
Wescoe is also home to the Ermal Garinger Academic Resource Center
**Please note this is a good place to talk about KU Dining beyond Mrs. Es and other
Dining Halls (i.e. Beak em Bucks and Cuisine
Cash) See the Meal Plan appendix.

Malott Hall (1954)

Pronounced Mah-LOT
Essentials
Home to the Department of Chemistry,
Department of Physics, and Astronomy.
Great opportunities for undergraduate
research
Used to be home to School of Pharmacy,
which is now located on West Campus.

Pharmacy Building (2010)

*Located on West Campus (Not seen on
tour)
Essentials
Home to the School of Pharmacy,
which includes medicinal
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chemistry, pharmacology and toxicology, and pharmacy practice.

The only undergraduate degree program offered is for a Doctor of Pharmacy
(Pharm. D.) degree. Most students in this six year program enter the School of
Pharmacy their junior year after two years of taking pre-pharmacy courses
Highly competitive
Fun Facts
For the second consecutive year and the third time in four years, the University of
Kansas School of Pharmacy is ranked No. 2 in the nation in National Institutes of
Health (NIH) funding.
School of Pharmacy has a 100% Job Placement rate after graduation.

Haworth Hall (1969)

Pronounced HAH-worth, not HAY-worth!
Essentials
Home to Biological and Life Sciences:
biochemistry, microbiology, biology, neurobiology,
genetics, ecology, entomology, plant biology and
systematics.

Dole Human Development Center (Dole

Center) (1990)
Essentials
Home to the Department of Applied
Behavioral Science (formally the
Department of Human Development and
Family Life), and the Schiefelbush Institute
for Life Span Studies
And also home to the School of Journalism
and Mass Communications and its student
run newspaper, the University Daily Kansan, and the KUJH-TV student television
station.
Fun Facts
Also home to the Edna A. Hill Child Development Center.
Having won the National Pacemaker award several times, The University Daily
Kansan is one of the top college newspapers in the nation and is entirely student
run. It is published every Monday-Thursday that school is in session during the
regular school year except for finals week. An abbreviated edition available
during the summer semester.
KUJH-TV is available online at tv.ku.edu and the UDK is online at kansan.com.

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Watkins Memorial Health

Center (1974)
Essentials
9 Board certified
physicians
Basic services are free to
students enrolled in six or
more credit hours per
semester (A portion of the
Student Health Fee goes
towards Watkins).
Department of Health Promotion and Education
Other services including radiology, lab analysis, sports medicine, and travel care
are often offered at a reduced cost to students.
Watkins also contains an in-house pharmacy that offers many medicines at a
reduced cost.
CAPS: Counseling and Psychological Services

Computer Services Facility (aka Computer Center) (1978)

Essentials
Home to the Universitys mainframe computer systems and many additional
technology services.

Hall Center for the Humanities (2005)

Essentials
The Hall Center's primary mission is
to stimulate and support research in the
humanities, arts and social sciences,
especially of an interdisciplinary kind, at the
University of Kansas.

Stauffer-Flint Hall (1898)

Essentials
Home to the William Allen White School of
Journalism and Mass Communications.
Fun Facts
Known as one of the top Journalism Schools
in the nation.
The School has won the Hearst national
writing competition, known as the College
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Pulitzers, three years in a row.

KU students can work on campus media as freshmen.
Producers of the University Daily Kansan (UDK), which has consistently received
the award of one of the top 10 newspapers in the country, according to the
Princeton Review.
Has an 81% job placement rate in the field of journalism within six months of
graduation.
71% of Journalism classes have 30 or fewer students
2 tracks: Strategic Communications and News & Information
Students are required to minor or double major in another area

Watson Library (1924)
Essentials
Watson is the main library and is home
to the East Asian Library (not counted
as one of the seven on campus
libraries) and collections in social
sciences, humanities, education,
journalism, and social welfare
Fun Facts
Largest of KUs seven libraries and
largest library in Kansas.
Is known for floors, so books can be
located on the 2.5, 3.5, etc floors.

Twente Hall (1932)

Pronounced: TWEN-tee (like 20)
Essentials
Home to the School of Social
Welfare, which is
the smallest School at KU.
School of Social Welfare
is ranked among the top 20 out of public schools in the nation
Originally Watkins Hospital.
Profession is focused on helping others and social justice.

Blake Hall (1964)

Essentials
Home to Political Science, Linguistics, the Policy
Research Institute, Womens Studies, and classrooms.

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The Outlook (1912)

Essentials
This 26-room house
located on Lilac Lane
behind Blake Hall is
home to the Chancellor.
Fun Facts
The chancellor actually gets to choose artwork and furniture personal to his/her
term as chancellor.

Fraser Hall (1967)

Pronounced FRAY-ser, not frai-zer
(Fraser like laser)
Essentials
Home to the ologies: The
Departments of Anthropology,
Psychology and Sociology.

Fun Facts
The flagpoles stand ten stories off the ground and are the tallest point of any
building in Lawrence. On a clear day, they can be seen up to ten miles outside
of Lawrence.
Except for when inclement weather prohibits, the American Flag is always flown
on the North side of the building and some form of the KU banner is flown on the
South side.
On mens home basketball and football game days, the game day flag is flown.
The Oread was originally supposed to be built taller than Fraser, however in
order to keep this the tallest point in Lawrence, the plans for the Oread were
revamped and the building height lowered.
Danforth Chapel (1946)
Essentials
Danforth is a small, interfaith,
nondenominational chapel
that is open for quiet
meditation and prayer when
classes are in session
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Danforth is best known for the many weddings and ceremonies that take place
there, especially during the summer months

Inaccurate Rumor
It has been said for several years that Danforth has a four-year waiting list to get
married there. This is absolutely incorrect. There is no such list and there never
has been. The chapel may be reserved for weddings up to two years in advance
and summer times do tend to fill up but there is no waiting list.
Fun Facts
Charges are $200 for students and $400 for all others
There is seating for between 80 to 90 people.
You may have Big Jay or Baby Jay present at your wedding.

Spooner Hall (1894)

Essentials
Home to The Commons, an area
for different branches of the University,
including the Hall Center for the
Humanities, the Biodiversity Institute, and
the Spencer Museum of Art.
Home to Anthropological Research
and Cultural Collections.
The building was listed on the
National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
Fun Facts
Spooner is the oldest building still in use on campus.

Smith Hall (1967)

Essentials
Home to the Department
of Religious Studies.
The stained glass
window of a burning
bush and the sculpture
of Moses are a three dimensional representation
of our University seal, see the traditions section
of the handbook for more information

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K.S. Boots Adams Alumni Center (1983)

Essentials
Home to the Alumni association which has over 40,000 current members.

Docking Family Gateway (2006)

This $600,000 project was completed in September of 2006
with the help of a $500,000 contribution from the Docking Family

Sabatini Multicultural Resource Center (2008)

Established as a learning resource to assure

multiculturalism on campus.
A central resource for information about the
many cultures represented on campus and in
the Lawrence community.
Includes a reading room, computer terminals,
meeting rooms, and FREE PRINTING FOR
ALL STUDENTS.
In part established with student fees (the student body voting to help fund it)
because the student body understood the significance of
diversity/multiculturalism to their overall educational experiences.

West Campus
Lied Center (1993)
Pronounced LEED
Essentials
The 2,020 seat hall is home to a
wide variety of events including
music, dance, theatrical
performances, and lectures.
It is the primary performing venue
for larger performances for the
School of Music and the
Departments of Theater and Dance.

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The Lied Center also presents six series of programming Family, Broadway,
World, New Directions, Chamber Music, and Concert Series with the Broadway
series being the most popular, Lied Series tickets are half-price for students.
Fun Facts
Recent events include Rock Chalk Revue, Cats, Miss Saigon, Grease, Rent,
Fame, Stomp, Janet Reno, Miami City Ballet, Hubbard Street Dance, Beijing
Modern Dance, Kathy Griffin, Carlos Mencia, Turtle Island String Quartet, Yo-Yo
Ma, Ben Folds, David Copperfield, James Carville, Disneys Beauty and the
Beast, J.C. Watts, Legally Blonde, B.o.B, and Fiddler on the Roof.

Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics (2003)

Essentials
The $11 million, 28,000 sq. ft. facility is home to over
4,000 boxes of papers and many artifacts from Doles 35year career and is the largest congressional archive in the
world.
The Institute is open to the public and has seventeen
exhibit cases tracing Senator Doles life and career.
The institute is also home to two ten-foot beams
from the World Trade Center, a 20-foot by 12-foot stained
glass window depicting Doles hometown of Russell,
Kansas, a 35-foot Memory Wall with over 1,000 photos of
WWII Veterans from Kansas, and the worlds largest
stained glass flag which measures 22-feet by 12 feet and
stands a total of 29 feet tall.
Fun Facts
There are over 1,000 glass pieces that makeup the
stained glass flag, making it home to the largest stained
glass window on campus.

Off-Campus
Old Father Studios (1955) Located at 9th and Avalon

Home to the Film/Video area of the Department of Theatre and Film.

Oldfather Studios contains a soundstage, sound and editing suites, screening
rooms, and classrooms.

Continuing Education Building (1980) by 15th and Kasold

Home to KU Continuing Education and HR services.

KU Public Safety Building Crestline Dr.

Home to KU Public Safety, police officers, emergency management personnel,

and fingerprinting services.
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KU Medical Center Kansas City, Kansas

Home to the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health.

Also includes the University of Kansas Hospital which was founded in 1906.

KU School of Medicine Wichita, KS (1971)

The Board of Regents created the Wichita State University Branch of the
University of Kansas School of Medicine in September of 1971.
KUSM-W later moved to their current location.
Has a School of Pharmacy, which is a campus that virtually is tied to the
Lawrence campus.

KU Edwards Campus Overland Park, Kansas (1993)

The Edwards Campus was opened in 1993 and currently has enrollment of
approximately 2,000 students each semester.
Courses on the Edwards Campus earn the same credit as those taught on the
main campus with the majority of the courses being taught in the late afternoon
and evening to accommodate working professionals.
Median age of students is 35 years old.
Offers 7 undergraduate programs

Housing
Residence Halls

There are nine University owned residence halls at KU.

All residence halls are co-ed by wing with the exception of Corbin, which is for
female residents only.
In co-ed traditional facilities, men and women live on separate wings with a
central floor lobby. All residence halls have escort and visitation policies that
must be followed by residents and guests.
All residence hall rooms come with window blinds, beds, dressers, desks and
chairs. They are also equipped cable and high speed Internet which are included
as part of the housing contract.
All residence halls have 24-hour desk service, laundry facilities, and an
Academic Resource Center that contains various resources including computers
with free internet access and some with free ink for printing.
There is at least one Resident Assistant (RA) per floor.
Security/quiet hours are from 11 PM 7 AM every day. During this time, all
entrances and exits except for the main entrance are locked and alarmed.
Anyone coming or going must use the main entrance. All residents entering the
building are required to swipe their KUID which ensures that they are a resident
of the building. Also, all guests must be checked in with a photo ID during

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security hours. Please note that Corbin has stricter security hours and visitation
policies.
All housing facilities are heated and air conditioned.
Residents living in traditional rooms use common restrooms that are located on
each wing.
KUID readers exist on exterior doors of residence halls as an additional security
measure.

Gertrude Sellards Pearson (GSP) Hall (1955)

500 West 11th St. 785-864-4884
400 co-ed residents
Contains Double Rooms, Single Rooms, and
four-person suites. Renovated in 2012.
Contains a renovated dining center named
North College Caf (2012) and is connected with
Corbin Residence Hall.

Corbin Hall (1923)

420 West 11th St. 785-864-4182
290 women
The only All-Female residence hall
Various room layouts: 1, 2, or 3 person
traditional style rooms, not-yet
renovated.
The basement of Corbin South is
home to the Department of Student
Housing.
The Corbin guest policy is more
restrictive than other residence halls.

Templin Residence Hall (1959)

1515 Engel Rd. 785-864-4470
280 co-ed residents
2-person and 4-person suites and
2-person w/ bath, renovated in
1997.
Templin has an honors/academic
emphasis and students should
meet a minimum GPA
requirement of 3.0, though no GPA is required.
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Templin is also home to the KU Visitors Center, which houses the Office of
Admissions and Financial Aid and Scholarships.
The floor plan of this building is identical to Lewis Hall with the exception that
Templins second floor is only being used while the other half is offices in the
Office of Admissions and Financial Aid.

Lewis Residence Hall (1960)

1530 Engel Rd. 785-864-4750
280 co-ed residents
2-person and 4-person suites and 2person w/ bath, renovated in 1998-1999.
Lewis has a service-learning emphasis
and all residents are encouraged to
complete community service throughout
the semester.
Lewis is home to the Ekdahl Dining
Commons (pronounced EHK-doll and
better known as Mrs. Es) which services
all of the residents on Daisy Hill.

Hashinger Residence Hall (1962)

1632 Engel Rd. 785-864-8095
370 co-ed residents

2-person traditional room w/ sink,

renovated 2005-2006.
Hashinger is also known as the
Center for the Creative Arts, helping
support its residents and the arts, the hall
contains a small black-box theatre, sheet
music and script library, dance studio,
painting room, and music practice rooms.
Hashinger is also home to The
Studio which has various dining options
and is open for extended hours.

Ellsworth Residence Hall (1963)

1734 Engel Rd. 785-864-4190
580 co-ed residents
2-person traditional rooms w/ sink, 2-person w/
bath, and 4-person suites, renovated in 2003.
Home to the Engineering Learning Community

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Self and Oswald Halls (2015)

1800 Engel Rd. 785-864-4860
900 co-ed residents
Renovated in 2015, this hall features 2-person suite with bath, 4-person suite
with bath and private bedroom with
bath.
These residence halls are
freshmen only.
Daisy Hill Commons (open to
all KU students) is located between
these residence halls and features a
kitchen, recreational room, classroom, meeting rooms, and lobby area.
Jayhawk Grocer, located on the bottom half of Self hall is a grocery store for
students living on Daisy Hill.

Oliver Hall (1966)

1815 Naismith Drive 785-864-4911
660 co-ed residents
2-person traditional rooms, floor lobbies
updated 2011.
Oliver has its own dining commons and
also the O-zone pizza and sub shop.
One floor in this hall is also dedicated to
Engineering Learning Community.
Conveniently located near the Allen
Fieldhouse, Hoglund Baseball Stadium,
and the Student Rec Center.

Naismith Hall

Naismith Hall is privately owned and is currently managed by Campus

Advantage. It is in no way affiliated with The University of Kansas.
Ambassadors should point the hall out and mention this. If visitors have
additional questions, advise them to visit the hall after the campus tour or to
search the web for additional information.

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New Residence Halls (FAQ.move-in ready starting Fall 2015)

Halls will be located on western edge of Daisy Hill, South of Templin.
Will be combined with existing residence halls to form quadrangle.
$47.8 million total cost (including demolition of McCollum).

What

happens to McCollum?
All furniture/interior accessories will be removed and re-used
Metal materials will be recycled.
The building will be abated of any hazardous materials.

Scholarship Halls
Currently there are 12 scholarship halls, 6 male and 6 female.

The Schol Halls at KU are a unique living option residents selected to live in
the 12 scholarship halls pay about $1,500 less each year (a form of
scholarship) than their residence hall counterparts. In these small cooperative
houses, residents complete 4-6 hours of household tasks like cooking or cleaning
each week, and theyre also self-governing involvement is a strong tradition in
the Schol Halls.
The application process is competitive. Each prospective residents materials
are reviewed and ranked based on academic achievement (GPA and test
scores), financial need, and involvement in school or community activities. A
special scholarship hall application process is described on the housing
application form.
Requirements: Minimum GPA of 2.5 and enrollment in at least 28 credit hours
per year.
Floor plans vary, but most schol halls offer 4-person rooms, a central study/living
room adjoined by small sleeping rooms.
Except for Miller and Watkins, room and meals are offered as a package and
cannot be purchased separately. Rates for Watkins and Miller dont include food
costs. The women in those halls purchase groceries to stock small group
kitchens themselves.

Battenfeld Hall (1940)

1425 Alumni Place 785-812-3158
50 men
Two, three, and four man rooms/suites.

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Dennis E. Rieger Hall (2005)

1323 Ohio St. 785-812-3710
50 women
Traditional 2-person rooms and 4-person suites.
Rieger implements a quiet, energy-efficient
Geothermal heating and cooling system.

Douthart Hall (1954)

1345 Louisiana St. 785-812-1787
48 women
4-person rooms.

Grace Pearson Hall (1954)

1335 Louisiana St. 785-812-1772
48 men
4-person rooms.
Traditions-Annual Coffee House

K.K. Amini Hall (1992)

1318 Louisiana St. 785-812-3182
50 men
4-person suites.
Shared courtyard/patio space

Krehbiel Hall (2008)

Pronounced KRAY-bel
1301 Ohio St.
50 men
2-person traditional rooms and 4-person suites.
Heated and cooled with a geothermal system.
Host the Annual Swing n Jazz Extravaganza

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Margaret Amini Hall (2000)

1312 Louisiana St. 785-812-3423
50 women
4-person suites.

Miller Hall (1937)

1518 Lilac Lane 785-812-1980
49 women
Shared rooms and sleeping porches.
Women share one of seven small kitchens. Each small
group determines what the kitchen fee will be.

Pearson Hall (1952)

1426 Alumni Place 785-812-1770
48 men
2-person traditional rooms.

Sellards Hall (1952)

1443 Alumni Place 785-812-1756
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4-person rooms.

Stephenson Hall (1951)

1404 Alumni Place 785-812-1727
50 men
2-person traditional rooms.

Watkins Hall (1926)

1506 Lilac Lane 785-812-3138
49 women
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Shared rooms and sleeping porches.

Women share one of several small kitchens. Each small group determines what
the kitchen fee will be.

Wilna Willie Crawford Community Center (2006)

Community Center for residents of all Scholarship

Halls on campus.

On-Campus Apartment Living

Jayhawker Towers (1969)
1603 W. 15th St. 785-864-8305
800 residents
2-bedroom apartments shared by
either 2 or 4 residents.
Students must have a minimum of
30 credit hours to live in the towers,
or be a Student Athlete.
Towers A and D were renovated in 2009.

Sunflower Apartments (1955)

1021 Missouri St.
The 19 two-bedroom units provide oneyear housing for new faculty, unclassified
staff, postdoctoral fellows and visiting
scholars.

KU Libraries and Museums

Libraries

KU is nationally known for the size and quality of its library system
Watson is the main library facility.
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In total, the KU Library system contains over 4.5 million volumes

There are a total of 10 libraries in the system with 7 of those located on the
Lawrence campus

On-Campus Libraries (7)

Watson Library (social sciences, humanities, social welfare)

Anschutz Library (technical & science)
Spencer Research Library (University Archives, Kansas Collection, Special
Collections)
Spahr Engineering Library part of the Engineering Complex
Wheat Law Library in Green Hall
Gorton Music and Dance Library in Murphy Hall
Murphy Art & Architecture Library in the Spencer Museum of Art

The Library Annex (2006)

Located on west campus, the Library Annex is a high-density storage facility for
low-use library materials
All materials in the Library Annex are represented in the Library catalog and may
be requested for use, they will be delivered to the library of your choice within
one business day
Designed on the Harvard model, the initial capacity of the Library Annex is 1.6
million volumes
The site plan provides for the expansion of three additional storage modules
which would allow for a capacity of 6 million volumes

KU Libraries Fast Facts

Watson Library
Watson houses collections in the social sciences, humanities, education, journalism and
social welfare. Highlights include the East Asian, Slavic, and Spanish, Portuguese and
Latin American collections (International studies on the fifth floor). The Libraries'
administrative offices and conservation laboratory are also housed here. Watson is the
oldest and largest of the University's libraries.
Anschutz Library
Collections in the sciences, business, and U.S. government documents are housed
here, as well as the T.R. Smith Map Collection and the Geographic Information Science
and Numeric Data Lab. Its open 24 hours a day Monday-Thursday. Majority of the
education books are housed here.
Gordon Music and Dance Library
The Archive of Recorded Sound, which features extensive jazz and opera holdings, and
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Murphy Hall. This library contains more than 111,000 scores, books, sound recordings
and other volumes, and holds the leading music collection in the Great Plains.
Spahr Engineering Library
Located on the plaza between Learned and Eaton Halls, this library features
collaborative and individual study space for students, as well as resources to support all
fields of engineering taught at KU.
Murphy Art and Architecture Library
These collections, located in the Spencer Museum of Art, document the visual arts
worldwide to support programs in art, design, architecture and history of art
Kenneth Spencer Research Library
The University Archives are housed here, as are manuscripts and rare books. The
Kansas Collection includes books, manuscripts, maps, photographs and other items
documenting the history of the state and its peoples.
Special Collections holds one of the most significant collections in Irish history,
literature, culture, and politics outside of Ireland. The Kansas Collection provides
research materials documenting the history and people of Kansas. It includes one of the
largest assemblages of US left and right wing political literature in the country.
Wheat Law Library
Its collection of more than 370,000 volumes and 4,500 active serial titles makes this the
largest law library in Kansas.
Other Information
Libraries are student-friendly spaces. Many have cafes, and most libraries have
group study areas as well as quiet zones. Watson Library boasts a recreational
reading collection featuring 200 current fiction and non-fiction bestsellers.
There are hundreds of computers throughout the libraries, and they are loaded
with helpful software like Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Photoshop, Dreamweaver,
and Adobe Acrobat. Many have scanners too.
Budig computer lab is another great resource for students to use our wonderful
computer system
KU Libraries employs more than 200 students every year!
The Libraries maintain a wide range of electronic information resources that are
available to students from any computer. You can access more than 30,000 fulltext journals from any computer with Internet access.

Museums (4)

Natural History Museum (Dyche Hall)

Wilcox Classical Museum (Lippincott Hall)
Spencer Museum of Art
Dole Institute of Politics
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Academic Divisions
Admittance as Freshmen
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS)
School of Music
School of Engineering
School of Architecture and Urban Design
School of Journalism and Mass Communications
School of Business
School of the Arts
Admittance Beyond the First Year
School of Pharmacy (60+ credit hours)
School of Social Welfare (30+ credit hours)
School of Education (60+ credit hours)
School of Nursing (60+ credit hours)
School of Health Professions (60+ credit hours)
School of Public Affairs and Administration (60+ credit hours)
Admittance as Graduate Student
School of Law
School of Medicine
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The largest academic unit of the University, the College has more than 50 departments and
programs and 1,200 faculty members and teaching assistants. About 14,000 students take
courses in three divisions social sciences, natural sciences and mathematics, or humanities;
many prerequisite courses for other schools are offered by the College. Nearly half the
bachelors degrees granted each year by the University are for majors in such arts and sciences
as English, theater, biology, linguistics, physics, foreign languages, public administration,
geology or Indigenous Nations studies.
One of the most outstanding features of the School of Fine Arts is its great facilities. Art and
design departments have their own building, the Art and Design building behind Marvin Hall,
equipped with a gallery, foundry, lithography shop, photography and computer design labs, and
painting, weaving, and sculpting studios.
School of the Arts
Housed within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the School of the Arts was created from
a reorganization of KU's fine arts programs. The School of the Arts is home to four departments;
Dance, Film & Media Studies, Theatre, and Visual art. As part of the largest academic unit on
campus, the School of the Arts has the opportunity to inspire and increase participation in the
arts among the Lawrence and KU community. This partnership also offers fresh possibilities for
collaboration between the arts and the broad disciplines of the College, paving the way for
unique innovations and ideas.
School of Public Affairs and Administration
The School of Public Affairs and Administration is housed within the College of Liberal Arts and
Sciences. The public administration program is designed for students who have earned an
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necessary for a bachelor's degree in public administration. Introductory classes in public

administration are offered in Lawrence and at the Edwards Campus in Overland Park. Courses
to complete the major and minor are offered at the Edwards Campus.
School of Music
The School of Fine Arts was reorganized to create the School of Music. The KU School of
Music offers a comprehensive array of degrees at the undergraduate and graduate levels
including music performance, music education and music therapy. Music audition is required
for all majors. The School offers required coursework to students wishing to pursue a profession
in music or those pursuing related programs of study on campus. The School also offers
elective opportunities for music study to the overall student body.
School of Engineering
This school is located in Learned Hall and offers undergraduate and graduate programs that
prepare students for technological careers in business, industry, and government. Freshmen
enter the School of Engineering directly and are encouraged to select a major early on. In
addition to the twelve undergraduate engineering majors, specialized concentrations are
available. There is a 5-year program leading to a combined engineering and business degree
and a 6-year program leading to degrees in ArchE and Architecture.
School of Architecture, Design and Planning
The School of Architecture, Design & Planning is home to approximately 1,000 students. This
modest size engenders a sense of community among our students, and allows for small classes
and highly individualized instruction. New enrollment is limited, based on availability of studio
space. Approximately 140 new students are accepted each year.
School of Pharmacy
KUs School of Pharmacy is one of the oldest pharmacy schools in the nation and the only one
in Kansas. Students spend two years of pre-pharmacy study in the College of Liberal Arts and
Sciences or in some other accredited college before entering KU's four-year Doctor of
Pharmacy Program, also known as the PharmD Program. The PharmD Degree is a
professional degree analogous to an MD or a JD. It is not a graduate degree. The Lawrence
campus houses 150 students in each incoming class, and the Wichita campus houses 20
incoming students.
School of Business
The school is located in Summerfield Hall. The curriculum emphasizes strong mathematical
skills, humanities, and liberal arts studies. Undergraduate students can enter the business
school as freshmen. The school broke ground for a new building in Fall of 2013 on the east
side of Naismith Drive across from Allen Field House at the south entrance of campus.
School of Social Welfare
The School of Social Welfare, located in Twente Hall, prepares students for careers in social
work. Students may apply for the bachelor's program after completing 30 credit hours of liberal
arts and sciences course work. The program combines class work with hands-on experience in
community agencies. Seniors complete a two-semester practicum.
School of Journalism and Mass Communications
The School of Journalism, located in Stauffer-Flint Hall, offers education in strategic
communication or news and information, with specialization in newspaper journalism,
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broadcasting. The school's full name--William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass
Communications, honors the famous Emporia Gazette editor who died in 1944. Students can
enter the "J-school" as freshmen by meeting certain qualifications including a minimum English
ACT score of 33 or composite score of 30. The School of Journalism also boasts one of the
best Student Newspapers in the nation, The University Daily Kansan, and the award-winning
college radio station, KJHK. KU's first television station (KUJH) located in the Dole Center,
began programming on its new cable station with Douglas County Sunflower Cable in 1995.
School of Education
Located in Joseph R. Pearson Hall, this school offers a trendsetting 5-year teacher-certification
program and non-certification programs in community health, exercise science, music therapy,
and recreation. The last semester of your fourth year, you teach and complete an internship in
two different school settings.
School of Nursing
Classes are taught for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at KU's Medical Center in
Kansas City. Clinical training consists of work at the University of Kansas Hospital or other
public or private KC hospitals and community clinics. Students begin studying for a Bachelor of
Science in nursing by declaring a pre-nursing major as freshmen. Pre-nursing students spend
their freshman and sophomore years in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences on the
Lawrence campus. Admission to the School of Nursing is competitive. About 150 students are
admitted each year and begin the 2-year nursing professional curriculum in August of their
junior year.
School of Health Professions
The School of Health Professions, along with the School of Medicine, School of Nursing and
Office of Graduate Studies comprise the academic units of the University of Kansas Medical
Center located in Kansas City, Kan. Unlike the other schools, however, the School of Health
Professions is segmented into distinct organizational units based on field of study, and these
departments operate independently from locations across the campus. Today the school has
grown to offer more than 25 health profession programs organized under eight academic
departments. The school offers degrees ranging from the bachelor's degree to advanced
graduate study, including several doctorate programs. In addition, several certificate and postprofessional programs are now available to students wishing to advance their careers.
Graduate Studies
Master's degrees and/or Doctoral degrees are available in approximately 100 fields. Contact
the department directly for requirements and admission standards. Most programs are
extremely competitive and attract applicants worldwide.
School of Law www.law.ku.edu
A graduate program only. The only state-supported law school in Kansas. It is a three-year
program fully accredited by the American Bar Association. The program is ranked in the top 20
for most affordable law schools in the nation. The school is located in Green Hall. You must
take a national exam known as the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT). Nearly 900 students
apply for KUs School of Law and only around 100 are admitted each year.
School of Medicine - http://www.kumc.edu
The KU School of Medicine has trained more than half of the doctors in Kansas. KU Med
requires applicants to have a bachelors degree from a college or university of their choice to be
considered for admission. The medical school curriculum is an additional four years, with the

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first two consisting primarily of classes in the basic sciences, and the last two providing clinical
experiences, either in Kansas City or at the School of Medicines clinical campus in Wichita.
Students must then complete a residency program in their area of specialization.
Undergraduate majors may vary greatly, but must include certain classes within the natural
sciences. Applicants are strongly encouraged to balance their curriculum with courses in areas
other than the natural sciences and with co-curricular activities.

Facts and Stats

Enrollment (Spring 2016):
Grand Total (includes Med Center):
Main Campus:
Undergraduate Population:
Graduate Population:
In-State/Out-of-State:
Lawrence Male/Female:
% of International Students:
% of Minority Students:
# of students in Freshman Class:
Freshman Average ACT Score:
Freshman Retention Rate:

28,091
24,708
18,715
5,993
63.4%/36.6%
49.5%/50.5%
6.8%
21.1%
5,250
25.1 (KU has highest average ACT Score in KS)
80%

KU students represent all counties of Kansas, all 50 states, and 108 foreign countries.
Largest Feeder states (Source of Out-of State Students): Missouri and Illinois
Other Major Feeder States: Texas, Nebraska, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Colorado, California, and Iowa
6 Year Graduate Rate: 61.3%
* KU offers 4-5-6 year degree programs so it is difficult to provide meaningful 4 year graduation rates.
Students in four year degree programs at KU can graduate in four years.
* KU has the highest graduation rate in Kansas.

The Classroom:
% of undergraduate classes with:
Less than 30 students:
Less than 50 students:
Less than 100 students:

76%
89%
95%

% of Faculty with Terminal Degrees:

% of undergrad classes taught by GTAs:
Student to faculty ratio:

92%
20%
17:1

Largest Class Section: 841 students (Principles of Biology)

* Be sure to note that the large introductory lecture courses usually have laboratory or discussion sections
tied to the course with enrollment limits of 15 to 30.
*Courses in Math, English, and Foreign Languages are capped at 25 students.

Student Housing:

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% of undergrads living in Res Halls:

# of undergrads living in Res Halls:
% of freshman living in University Housing
% of all students living in University Housing:
% of students involved with Greek Life:

19%
3,519
27%
25%

Running totals 2014 - 2015 Undergraduate School Enrollments:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

CLAS
Engineering
Business
Journalism
Architecture
Education

11,178
2,432
1,633
887
744
772

7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

Music
Nursing
Social Welfare
Heath Professions
Pharmacy

General Stats:
# of Undergraduate Schools: 11
Size of Lawrence Campus: 1000 Acres
# of Major Buildings on Lawrence Campus: 150
Chancellor: Bernadette Gray-Little
# of Registered Student Organizations: 470+

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282
301
164
168
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KU Greek Life
Interfraternity Council (IFC) 24 Fraternities
1301 Jayhawk Blvd
Kansas Union Room 424
Lawrence, KS 66045
785.864.3559
Alpha Epsilon Pi
Phi Delta Theta
Sigma Chi
Alpha Kappa Lambda
Phi Gamma Delta
Sigma Nu
Alpha Tau Omega
Phi Kappa Psi
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Beta Theta Pi
Pi Kappa Alpha
Sigma Pi
Delta Chi
Pi Kappa Phi
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Delta Lambda Phi
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Theta Chi
Delta Tau Delta
Triangle
Delta Upsilon
Zeta Beta Tau
Kappa Sigma
Lambda Chi Alpha

Panhellenic Association (PHA) 12 Sororities

1301 Jayhawk Blvd
Kansas Union Room 422
Lawrence, KS 66045
785.864.4643
Alpha Chi Omega
Delta Gamma
Pi Beta Phi
Alpha Delta Pi
Gamma Phi Beta
Sigma Kappa
Alpha Gamma Delta Kappa Alpha Theta
Chi Omega
Kappa Delta
Delta Delta Delta
Kappa Kappa Gamma

National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) 4 Fraternities, 3 Sororities

1301 Jayhawk Blvd
Kansas Union Room 400
Lawrence, KS 66045
785.864.4872
Fraternities:
Sororities:
Alpha Phi Alpha
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Kappa Alpha Psi
Delta Sigma Theta
Omega Psi Phi
Zeta Phi Beta
Phi Beta Sigma

Multicultural Greek Council (MGC)

1 Fraternity, 1 Sorority
1301 Jayhawk Blvd
Kansas Union Room 400
Lawrence, KS 66045
785.864.4872
Fraternity:
Sorority:
Sigma Lambda Beta Sigma Lambda Gamma
Totals: 29 Fraternities, 16 Sororities
% of involved students involved in Greek Life: 18%

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Recruitment:
Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment
Fall Formal Recruitment:
Fall Formal Recruitment is the process by which most women join a Panhellenic sorority
at KU. Formal Recruitment is a week long mutual selection process that takes place at
the beginning of the school year. During this week prospective members meet and talk
to various members of the Panhellenic community. In addition, prospective members
will have the opportunity to participate in chapter philanthropy projects, tour chapter
houses and see the values and traditions that each chapter may hold.
Continuous Open Recruitment:
Continuous Open Recruitment is a process for women to join a sorority in the Greek
community after Fall Formal Recruitment is complete. This process is available for
women from the time Fall Formal Recruitment finishes to the end of the school year in
May. Women will be able to visit with and partake in informal recruitment events at the
chapters that are eligible to participate in informal recruitment. After meeting with
women the chapter will decide if they would like to extend a bid to a woman to join their
chapter. If a bid is extended to this woman it is up to her if she would like to join this
chapter or not. Chapters are eligible to participate in Continuous Open Recruitment if
they are below 140 women in their chapter total.

Interfraternity Council Recruitment

Formal Recruitment:
The optional formal recruitment process takes place in summer, usually near the end of
June. During this time, all prospective new members are invited to come and stay on
campus for four days and visit each chapter and get to know the men in those chapters.
After visiting each fraternity, prospective members narrow down their list of fraternities
they are interested in and return to them the following days. On the last day of formal
recruitment, prospective members may choose a chapter and sign a bid card. They
may also take up to two weeks to consider their decision and notify the IC.
Year-Round Informal Recruitment:
Students not going through formal recruitment may fill out the Informal Recruitment
Questionnaire and submit it to the Interfraternity Council for consideration. It is then
submitted to each recruitment chairman for consideration and contact. This form may
be found at www.kugreek.org and is also available at various recruitment events held
throughout the year.

NPHC and NALFO Council Recruitment

Each chapter in the NPHC and NALFO has their own process for recruitment. In
general, the process begins with an information meeting and also includes an
application process specific to each chapter. Interested prospective members should
contact each chapter that they are interested in for more information.
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Additional Information
The best source for up-to-date information on Greek Life, recruitment, and
programming is the official KU Greek Life website: www.kugreek.org.
KU Greek Ambassadors: Representatives from Greek Life are available for tours
during certain visit days usually Mondays & Fridays at 3:30 PM in the Kansas Union
4th floor lobby. Check details posted in the Ambassador Office or direct visitors to call
785-864-4643 or 785-864-3559 to arrange a special tour.

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KU Traditions
(Information from www.ku.edu/about/traditions/)

The Jayhawk

Mascots are believed to bring good luck, especially to athletic teams. Just about every
college claims a mascot. The University of Kansas is home of the Jayhawk, a mythical
bird with a fascinating history. Its origin is rooted in the historic struggles of Kansas
settlers. The term "Jayhawk" was probably coined about 1848. Accounts of its use
appeared from Illinois to Texas. The name combines two birds--the blue jay, a noisy,
quarrelsome thing known to rob other nests, and the sparrow hawk, a stealthy hunter.
The message here: Don't turn your back on this bird.
During the 1850s, the Kansas Territory was filled with such Jayhawks. The area was a
battleground between those wanting a state where slavery would be legal and those
committed to a Free State. The factions looted, sacked, rustled cattle, stole horses, and
otherwise attacked each other's settlements. For a time, ruffians on both sides were
called Jayhawkers, but the name stuck to the free staters. Lawrence, where KU would
be founded, was a Free State stronghold.
During the Civil War, the Jayhawk's ruffian image gave way to patriotic symbol. Kansas
Governor Charles Robinson raised a regiment called the Independent Mounted Kansas
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Jayhawks. By war's end, Jayhawks were synonymous with the impassioned people who
made Kansas a Free State. In 1886, the bird appeared in a cheer--the famous Rock
Chalk chant. When KU football players first took the field in 1890, it seemed only natural
to call them Jayhawkers. How do you draw a Jayhawk? For years, that question
stumped fans. Henry Maloy, a cartoonist for the student newspaper, drew a memorable
version of the 'hawk in 1912. He gave it shoes. Why? For kicking opponents, of course.
In 1920, a more somber bird, perched on a KU monogram, came into use. In 1923,
Jimmy O'Bryon and George Hollingbery designed a duck-like 'hawk. About 1929,
Forrest O. Calvin drew a grim-faced bird sporting talons that could maim. In 1941, Gene
"Yogi" Williams opened the Jayhawk's eyes and beak, giving it a contentious look. It is
Harold D. Sandy's 1946 design of a smiling Jayhawk that survives. The design was
copyrighted in 1947.
In the 1960s, the Jayhawk went 3-D when the KU Alumni Association provided a
mascot costume. Welcome, "Jay." In 1971, during Homecoming halftime, a huge egg
was hauled out to the 50-yard line, and fans witnessed the hatch of Jay's companion "Baby Jay."
Today you'll find several Jayhawks on the Lawrence campus. A piece of birdlike
iconography on Dyche Hall, erected in 1901, looks suspiciously like a Jayhawk. In front
of Strong Hall perches a large 'hawk, a statue with sleek, modern lines, gift of the Class
of 1956. Another, a striding, feathered bronze, greets visitors to the Adams Alumni
Center.
Does the Jayhawk fly? Baby Jay flew the coop once, back in September 1978.
Birdnapped, really. The costume was returned just in time for Homecoming. A good
thing, too, because myths and mascots are fun to have around.

KUs Colors
KU's colors have been crimson and blue since the early 1890s. Originally, the Board of
Regents had decided to adopt the University of Michigan's colors, maize and sky blue.
Maize and blue were shown at oratorical meets, and they may have colored the Kansas
crew in rowing competitions in the mid-1880s.
But in 1890 when football arrived at KU, a clamor arose for Harvard's crimson to honor
Col. John J. McCook, a Harvard man who had given money for KU's athletic field.
Faculty members who had graduated from Yale insisted that their academic lineage and
Yale blue not be overlooked. In 1896, crimson and blue were adopted officially.

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The University Seal

KU's first chancellor, Rev. R.W. Oliver, chose the seal in 1866. It
was redesigned by Elden Tefft, professor emeritus of art, for the
university's centennial.
It pictures Moses kneeling in awe before a bush engulfed in
flames. The translation of the Latin inscription on the seal is "I
will see this great vision in which the bush does not burn."
The story of Moses' vision is from the third chapter of Exodus, in
the Bible. Fire symbolizes knowledge in many stories and
myths. Moses is thought to represent the humble attitude of the scholar who recognizes
the unquenchable nature of the pursuit of truth and knowledge

The Rock Chalk Chant

KU's world famous Rock Chalk Chant evolved from a cheer that a chemistry professor,
E.H.S. Bailey, created for the KU science club in 1886. Bailey's version was "Rah, Rah,
Jayhawk, KU" repeated three times. The rahs were later replaced by "Rock Chalk," a
transposition of chalk rock, the name for the limestone outcropping found on Mount
Oread, site of the Lawrence campus.
From the Jayhawker Yearbook 1917 p10 by Professor E.H.S. Bailey
I was thinking of the matter of these words occurred to me: Rah, Rah, Jay Hawk, K.U. three
times repeated with a staccato emphasis.
Shortly after this, by some process of evolution, and I think at the suggestion of some Snow
Hall men, the Rah, Rah was changed to Rock Chalk, and finally in the enthusiasm of the
early football days, the long roll twice repeated was substituted for the first part of the slogan.

The cheer became known worldwide. Teddy Roosevelt pronounced it the greatest
college chant he'd ever heard. Legend has it that troops used the chant when fighting in
the Philippines in 1899, in the Boxer Rebellion in China, and in World War II. At the
Olympic games in 1920, the King of Belgium asked for a typical American college yell.
The assembled athletes agreed on KU's Rock Chalk and rendered it for His Majesty.

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KU Fight Songs
College students and faculty used to make up school songs and sing them. Many
have faded away. Two at KU struck a responsive chord and still are sung
enthusiastically.
In 1891, professor George Barlow Penny searched for a school song for the Glee and
Mandolin Club to sing on a tour. Just before departure, he thought of Cornell's "Far
Above Cayuga's Waters." Changing a few words, Penny taught it to the glee club. The
campus has been singing "Crimson and the Blue" ever since.
George "Dumpy" Bowles. class of 1912, longed to make a big contribution to KU spirit.
He wasn't football-sized, but he could write music. One of his musical shows had a song
called "I'm a Jayhawk." Written in 1912, it became a hit with students in 1920. The 1926
glee club performed it nationally, but since the adjustment to the Big 12, new lyrics to
the Fight Song are currently being composed.
CRIMSON & THE BLUE (alma mater)
Far above the golden valley, Glorious to view,
Stands our noble Alma Mater, Towering toward the blue,
Chorus
Lift the chorus ever onward, Crimson and the blue,
Hail to thee, our alma Mater, hail to old KU.
Far above the distant humming, Of the busy town,
Reared against the dome of heaven, Looks she proudly down
(REPEAT CHORUS)
Greet we then our foster mother, Noble friend so true,
We will ever sing her praises, hail to old KU, (REPEAT CHORUS)
(follow with Rock Chalk Chant)

"I'm A Jayhawk" (October 2010)

by Matt Schoenfeld
Talk about the Sooners, Cowboys and the Bears,
Aggies and the Tiger and his tail.
Talk about the Wildcats, and the Cyclone boys,
But Im the bird to make em weep and wail.
Chorus:
Cause Im a Jay, Jay, Jay, Jay, Jayhawk,
Up at Lawrence on the Kaw
Cause Im a Jay, Jay, Jay, Jay, Jayhawk,
With a sis-boom, hip hoorah,
Got a bill thats big enough
To twist a Tigers tail,
Rope some Horns and listen
To the Red Raiders wail
Cause Im a Jay, Jay, Jay, Jay, Jayhawk,
Riding on a Kansas gale.

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Chancellors of the University of Kansas

The Chancellor is the chief executive officer of the University of Kansas, overseeing campuses
in Lawrence, Kansas City, Overland Park and Wichita in addition to research and educational
centers in Topeka, Hutchinson, Parsons and elsewhere in the state.

R.W. Oliver (1865-1867)

John Fraser (1867-1874)
James Marvin (1874-1883)
Joshua A. Lippincott (1883-1889)
Francis Huntington Snow (1890-1901)
Frank Strong (1902-1920)
Ernest Hiram Lindley (1920-1939)
Deane W. Malott (1939-1951)
Franklin David Murphy (1951-1960)
W. Clarke Wescoe (1960-1969)
E. Laurence Chalmers (1969-1972)
Raymond F. Nichols (1972-1973)
Archie R. Dykes (1973-1980)
Gene A. Budig (1981-1994)
Delbert M. Shankel (1994-1995 also 1980-1981)
Robert E. Hemenway (1995-2009)
Bernadette Gray-Little (2009-Present)

Gene A. Budig
1981-94
An experienced university administrator as well as a major general in the Air National Guard,
Budig helped lead KU through Campaign Kansas, a five-year fund drive that brought in $265.3
million in gifts and commitments. Annual giving for KU's benefit rose from about $12 million to
$34.6 million. He also led the effort to rebuild Hoch Auditorium after a devastating fire. He
resigned to become president of major league baseball's American League and later taught at
Princeton University.
Robert Hemenway
1995-2009
A former English professor turned university administrator, Hemenway has streamlined KU
administration, made the university more student-centered, created a faculty support center to
promote teaching excellence and overseen KU's growing national reputation. Research funding
has grown to record levels while KU has been positioned as a major player in the Kansas City
life sciences and information technology industry.
Bernadette Gray-Little
2009-Present
Bernadette Gray-Little is the 17th chancellor of the University. Prior to coming to KU, she was at
the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, where she served as a professor of psychology
before being named to several top administrative posts, including executive vice chancellor and
provost. Gray-Little has identified enhancing undergraduate education, raising KU's already
high scholarly profile, and securing the resources needed for students and the university to
succeed as three of her initial goals for KU. A native of Washington, North Carolina, she and
her husband Shade have two children and one grandchild.

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Student Safety
Safe Ride
The KU Student Senate operates the Safe Ride program to KU students only. It offers
free rides from anywhere in Lawrence to the students home. Hours: 10:30 p.m. 2:30
a.m. seven days a week while classes are in session. Student must show their KU
identification card to use the program. Call (785) 864-7233 (864-SAFE).

Safe Bus
SafeBus was a student sponsored initiate that was approved by Student Senate in
Spring 2007. Safe Bus operates three separate routes with two buses servicing each
route (6 SafeBuses Total) between 9:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and
Saturday. SafeBus is available only to KU students with a valid KUID. Students are
limited to one non-student guest per student passenger, guests may ride for $1. All
SafeBus activity is monitored by security cameras and security personnel are present
on buses.

Emergency Blue Phones (75 Total)

Throughout the campus Emergency Blue Phones have been placed in high pedestrian
traffic areas. The phones call directly into the KU Public Safety Office's Dispatch Center.
When a call from the Emergency Phone comes in, the location of the phone is displayed
on a computer in dispatch. A KU Public Safety Office Police Officer is then dispatched
to the call regardless if a person talks into the phone or not. The Emergency Phones are
an excellent way to quickly get in touch with the police. A map with the location of the
blue phones is available in the student handbook or on the KU Public Safety web page.

KUPD
Approximately 29 Police Officers patrol the campus using foot patrols, marked police
cars and bicycles and 17 security officers. Police Officers are on duty 24 hours a day,
seven days a week. There are a total of three overlapping ten hour shifts. Ten hour
shifts have been in place for over ten years and they have proven beneficial to the
community. The shift configuration allows for additional manpower during periods of
increased activity for better police coverage and service.
Police Officers in the Public Safety Office are fully commissioned and state certified as
established under Kansas Statutes Annotated, 76-726. To become a certified as a
Police Officer, a Police Officer-trainee must undergo 560 hours of basic training at the
Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center. Following graduation, they must complete
240 hours of in-house training before moving onto patrol. In patrol, the Police Officertrainee must satisfactorily complete 400 hours of ride-a-long training with a Field
Training Officer. Only then will the new Officer become available for general police
assignments.

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The Patrol Unit of the Public Safety Office has the largest allocation of officers and it is
the most visible. This is the Unit which delivers most of the required police services to
the community. Responsibilities include documentation and investigation of crimes, as
well as responding to all types of emergencies including criminal, medical and fire;
investigating vehicular and non-vehicular accidents; enforcing traffic ordinances; as well
as, responding to a variety of citizen requests not traditionally associated with law
enforcement such as motorist assists, office lockouts and safety escorts to name a few.

KU Security
Security operations are provided by 8 full time officers. Security Officers are primarily
responsible for overseeing building and classroom lockups, checking for immediate
maintenance issues, and checking all Emergency Blue Phones for proper operation.
The Department of Student Housing provides security operations in residence halls.

Alcohol and Drugs

KU prohibits the unlawful possession, use, manufacture, or distribution of alcohol or
other drugs by students and employees on its property or as a part of its activities.
State law prohibits the consumption of alcoholic beverages by persons of any age on
state property except where specific exemptions are provided by law. (This is why
people can tailgate at football games.) Kansas drinking age is 21. Also, the
possession of a fake ID is a misdemeanor in Kansas, while the manufacture of a fake ID
is a felony crime.

Other Information
KU On Wheels
The Student Senate Transportation Board, which is the governing body for all of the KU
on Wheels programs, oversees KU on Wheels, SafeRide, SafeBus Liftvan, and
determines the policies and procedures for these services. The Transportation
Coordinator, a part-time student position, is the chief administrator for KU on Wheels
and handles the day-to-day logistics of all KU on Wheels programs. These services are
funded through three fees that every student pays each semester. These busses are
air conditioned and run on a 5% biodiesel mix.
Bus System
The KU on Wheels Bus system operates Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM 6:00 PM when
classes are in session. The KU on Wheels Bus system is free to all students. When on
campus all you have to do is jump on a bus and ride it to where you need to. If you are
boarding the bus off campus, students just have to show their KUID when boarding,
non-students (such as your visitors) can still ride any of the KU buses for the same
$1.00 fee that there has been in past years. The Lawrence Transit T bus system is
also free for all students with a new KUID.

JayLift Paratransit
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KU on Wheels operates a paratransit service called JayLift, in order to meet the needs
of students with permanent and temporary disabilities. JayLift service is available for
transportation to and from academic-related activities, such as attending classes,
purchasing books for classes, studying at the library, and attending assigned lectures or
programs. JayLift operates during the same hours and days that the KU on Wheels bus
service operates.

Parking
Students living in on-campus housing receive a University Housing permit (Daisy Field
(All of Daisy Hill), GSP/Corbin, Oliver, Jayhawker Towers, or Alumni Place). Currently,
this permit costs $260 a year and is valid only in the specific lot(s) designated for that
residence hall. Students living off-campus and wishing to commute and park on campus
may receive a Park and Ride permit or a Yellow permit. Prices will continue to change
so keep that in mind when giving a tour these prices are for the 2015-2016 year.
Student Permit Price Table:*
Permit
Yellow
Housing
Parking Facility
Yellow
Student Moped

Annual Semester
$260
$150
$260
$150
$320

$75

PLEASE NOTE: Park and Ride and Yellow lots are the only option available to incoming
freshman that are not living in University Student Housing and parking in the Alumni
Place or Daisy Hill lots.

WiFi

Close to 100% of all academic areas on campus are now equipped with wireless
internet access thanks to the 2007 and 2012 initiatives of student senate to make
all of the campus wireless.

4-Year Tuition Compact

A program developed to give students and their familys education cost certainty.
This is a student driven initiative.
This is NOT a tuition discount plan but instead helps students accurately
estimate their total tuition costs for completing a four-year undergraduate degree.
While it is not a savings plan, it does protect students from unanticipated rate
increases during the four-year period.

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This applies to all first-time freshman students who begin at KU immediately after
graduating high school or who have never attended another college or
postsecondary institution.
Students not under the 4-year tuition compact will pay standard tuition rates.

KU Cuisine Meal Plans

All students living in Department of Student Housing residence halls are required to
select a meal plan as part of their housing contract. They select from one of the top four
plans (as outlined below). All plans are available to any KU student. A separate
Faculty/Staff meal plan is also available. With these plans students are able to eat at
any of our 20 dining locations across campus; 3 residential dining centers (listed below);
4 retail cares (The Market; Underground; Crimson Caf and The Studio); 5 Pulse
Coffeehouses; 7 Hawk Food Stops; one full service restaurant (Impromptu), plus the
campus convenience stores.
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Half of the Dining Center Meals and Guest Passes are available at the beginning
of Fall semester. The Dining Center Meals and Guest Passes not used at the
end of the Fall semester are forfeited. At the beginning of Spring semester the
other half of the Dining Center Meals and Guest Passes are available.
Half of the KU Cuisine Cash, Bring a Friend, and Pizzas are available at the
beginning of Fall semester and the balance that remains at the end of Fall
semester will rollover to Spring semester with an active Spring semester KU
Cuisine Meal Plan. The other half of the KU Cuisine Cash will be added to the
account at the beginning of Spring semester.
A student may change their meal plan choice at the Department of Student
Housing in Corbin Hall sending an email to housing@ku.edu with their name, KU
ID number, and what meal plan they want. Fall semester deadline is September
5, 2015, 5:00 p.m. Spring semester deadline is January 30, 2015, 5:00 p.m.

KU Dining/Money Card Terminology

Dining Center Meals- can be used at the Student Housing All-You-Care-To-Eat Dining
Centers: Ekdahl Dining Commons (Mrs. E's), Oliver Dining Center and/or GSP Dining
Center. Half of the Dining Center Meals(for Crimson Flex plan) are available per
semester and must be used by the end of the semester. There is no limit to the number
of times the Dining Center Meals can be used in one day. The KU Card is nontransferable, so Dining Center Meals cannot be shared.
KU Cuisine Cash is value added to the magnetic stripe on your KU Card and is used
like a dining debit card. Half of the KU Cuisine Cash is available at the beginning of Fall
semester and the balance that remains at the end of Fall semester will rollover to Spring
semester. The other half of the KU Cuisine Cash will be added to the account at the
beginning of Spring semester.
Beak 'Em Bucks - Beak 'Em Bucks is a declining balance account that is automatically
set up for you when the KU Card is issued. In order to use Beak 'Em Bucks, you need to
add to the account. There are several options available: (1) on-line via the Kyou Portal
at www.ku.edu under the "Finances" tab, (2) selecting it through Optional Campus
Fees at www.ku.edu/~options, or (3) at a campus cash-to-card machine. Beak 'Em
Bucks can be used for food purchases, printing, photocopying, and laundry. For
additional information, please contact the KU Card Center at (785) 864-5845 or
kucard@ku.edu.

Jobs
The easiest way to find a student job is to look on the Job Site at
http://employment.ku.edu. All on-campus employers are required to list their openings
on this interactive job website. Many off-campus employers also take advantage of a
database at KUCareerHawk.com, and Union/Dining/Catering jobs can be found at
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Academic Life
Classifications
Students are classified according to the number of semester hours they have
accumulated.
Classification Credit Hours
Freshmen <30
Sophomores 30 - 59
Juniors
60 - 89
Seniors
90<

Academic Advising and Enrollment

New students attend orientation to enroll for classes in the Fall, Spring or Summer
before they plan to attend KU. All students in a particular school/department are
assigned an advisor, while those students who are not must go through the University
Advising Center. Students are encouraged to consult frequently with their advisor.

Average Class Load

A student must be enrolled in 12 hours to be considered full-time for academic and oncampus housing purposes, but many students take on class loads of approximately 15
hours. Students living in scholarship halls must enroll in 28 hours per academic year.
(For tuition and financial aid purposes this may vary.) Although the number of credits
required for graduation varies for each major, the minimum for most baccalaureate
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Tough Questions
The number one rule when answering tough questions is DONT LIE BUT ROUND OUT
YOUR ANSWER. You never want to lie to visitors. Besides being an all-around bad
thing to do, it can create inaccurate expectations as well as make the visitors distrust
everything else you say to them. As an Ambassador, your job is to present the truth
about the University and student life. Allow the perspective students and visitors to
decide their likes and dislikes and ultimately what is right for them.
That being said, that doesnt mean we necessarily want to advertise our shortcomings
right off the bat. You always want to be truthful but end by rounding out your answer to
highlight the positives. We have given some examples of tough or difficult questions
and possible answers to them here in the book. Feel free to contact a coordinator if you
have any questions or would like further examples.
Q. Is there a lot of partying/drinking/etc.?
A. As with any major college or university, there are parties and opportunities to drink
but there are many other things that you can do including SUA activities and movies,
sporting events, and lectures as well events at the Lied Center, shopping on mass, and
concerts at Liberty Hall or the Granada. KU is a dry campus so the consumption of
alcohol on KU property is illegal.
Q. What do you dislike about KU?
Its fine to dislike something about KU. No University is perfect so do not try to pretend
that KU is. Once again, that doesnt mean you should start bashing every little thing
that you dont like when you get the question just answer the question honestly, give a
good reason behind why you dislike it, and end with a positive.
For example:
A. Im not a big fan of the hills. The campus is beautiful but I do so much walking all
the time and climbing up the hills wears me out. Thats why Im a big fan of the bus
system.
A. Parking is often difficult. It is true that all of the parking spots are oversold so
sometimes there isnt a place to park where I want to. In those cases, I have to park in
one of the other lots thats farther away which can make me late to class but if I come
early, I can usually find the spot that I want.
Q. Where can I get a fake ID?
A. Im sure if you tried hard enough, you could probably find one but I would remind you
that it is illegal to have a fake ID. There are plenty of other things to do besides
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Q. Are you just another number at KU?

A. It is true that KU is a rather large school but remember that 89% of our classes are
under 50 students and only 2% are over 100 students. Even the larger classes can feel
small though. All of the professors are required to hold office hours each week where
you can go in and talk to them about the class, notes, homework, or even advising.
They are also usually very accessible via phone and e-mail. Most of the big classes
also have a lab or discussion section component in addition to the large lecture and
those are limited to fewer than 30 students. Id also recommend introducing yourself to
the professor within the first few days of class so that he does know your name and go
in and see him during office hours if you ever have any questions.
Q. What do you think about Mizzou/K-State/Nebraska?
Remember, even with this question, you dont want to be negative about another
institution. For all you know, you may have alumni from one of those schools on your
tour and you dont want to go about insulting them. It is true that we have big rivalries
with these schools and this is an excellent opportunity to talk about how fun they are
and the traditions associated with them.
Q. Where is the best place to live at KU?
Once again, you dont want to overly promote one option over the other. Each option
has its strong points and weaknesses and it must be up to the student to decide what is
right for him. This is a great time to talk about the different options such as residence
halls, scholarship halls, Greek Life, and off-campus living. Feel free to share your
experiences with housing but dont say, I live in Oliver and you have to live there to. It
is the best place ever and is so much better than the other residence halls.
If the question pertains to which scholarship hall/residence hall is best, talk about the
different qualities of each one room style, programming emphasis, etc.
Q. Do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend or asking you about personal life.
Be honest, but dont encourage inappropriate behavior. If this situation was to occur,
dont be rude or throw a funny twist on it.
Q. We have heard a lot about (blank) ex: Sexual assault on campus can you
explain that?
The university has taken measure to resolve the issue. There are also resources on
campus for anyone that needs a safe place to go. Also, this would be a great time to
talk about the safety precautions on campus (blue phones, SafeRide, SafeBus, Buddy
System, etc)

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Locations of Departments and Schools

Department
Accounting
African & American Studies
Alumni Center
Anatomy
Anthropological Research and
Cultural Collections
Anthropology
Applied Behavioral Sciences
Applied English Center
Architecture
Armed Services
Art
Art History
Astronomy
Biochemistry
Biology
Broadcast Journalism

Location
Summerfield
Bailey
K.S. Adams Boots Alumni Center
KU Med Center
Spooner

Bursars Office
Business
Chemistry
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Commons
Communications Studies
Computer Sciences
Dance
Design
Economics
Education
Engineering
English
Film
Finance
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Geography
Geology
Graphic Design
Health, Sport, and Exercise Science
History
Honors Program
Humanities and Western Civilization

Strong
Summerfield
Malott
Strong
Spooner
Bailey
Eaton
Robinson
Art and Design
Snow
J.R. Pearson
Eaton
Wescoe
Old Father Studios
Summerfield
Visitors Center
Lindley
Lindley
Art & Design
Robinson
Wescoe
Nunemaker
Bailey

Fraser
Dole Center
Lippincott
Marvin
Military Sciences
Art and Design Building
Spencer Museum of Art
Malott
Haworth
Haworth
Stauffer-Flint

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Information Systems
Journalism
KU Info
KU Writing Center
Law
Marketing
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Medicinal Chemistry

Summerfield
Stauffer-Flint
Kansas Union
Anschutz & Wescoe
Green
Summerfield
Snow
Learned
Malott

Medicine
Music
Natural History Museum
Nursing
Office of Admissions
Pharmacy
Philosophy
Political Science
Provosts Office
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Safety
Registrar
Religious Studies
Sculpture/ Ceramics
Social Welfare
Sociology
Student Housing
Student Involvement and Leadership
Center (SILC)
Study Abroad

KU Med Center
Murphy
Dyche
KU Med Center
KU Visitors Center
Pharmacy Building
Wescoe
Blake
Strong
Fraser
Wescoe
Public Safety Office
Strong
Smith
Art and Design Building
Twente
Fraser
Corbin South
Kansas Union

SUA
Theatre
Undergraduate Advising Center
Urban Planning
Womens Studies

Kansas Union
Murphy
Strong
Marvin
Blake

Lippincott

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Appendix
Awards
At the end of every school year, KU Student Ambassadors holds the Ambassador
Banquet as a way of rewarding our Ambassadors that have gone above and beyond.
Please see the point system for more details about the point requirement to be invited to
the banquet.
Along with having a nice meal and end of the year event, several awards are handed
out to recognize specific achievements. Below is a list of Awards that are traditionally
given out at the banquet:
Heather Norris Ambassador of the Year Award*
This award is given to an outstanding Ambassador each year. Considerations for this
award are based on the following criteria: attendance, flexibility and going beyond the
call of duty, symbolizing the best things about KU, and representing the energy of
Heather Norris.
Heather was very enthusiastic and always willing to help out, even before she was an
Ambassador. She routinely went above and beyond the requirements, never stopping
to count her special tours or panels. She was a kind and generous person who did
extensive volunteer work. She was killed in a car accident while driving back to KU in
the spring of 1998. The award is given in her honor to someone who exemplifies her
commitment and her tremendous spirit.
The recipient of this award will be given a gift of appreciation and their name will be
added to the Ambassador of the Year plaque.
Paul Buskirk New Ambassador of the Year Award*
This award is named after Paul Buskirk who helped to start the Ambassador program
and is given to an outstanding new Ambassador each year. Recipients of this award
must have joined KU Ambassadors during the current school year. Considerations for
this award include the following criteria: attendance, going beyond the call of duty,
willingness to help out, and dedication to the program.
Ambassador of the Month**
Each of the Ambassadors of the Month will be recognized during the banquet. The
Ambassador of the Month Award is given to a selected Ambassador each full month of
tours during the school year. Criteria include attendance, going above and beyond the
call of duty, dedication to the program, and willingness to help out.
Rising Stars*
Rising Star Awards are given to those Ambassadors that show great promise in the
program. They are eager to learn, have great attendance and show willingness for
continuous improvement.
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Sweatin it Out Award*

This Award is given to those Ambassadors that have portrayed Baby Jay and have
always done so with enthusiasm and creativity. Attendance and dedication are also
considered.
Awesome Optimist Award*
This Award is given to an Ambassador that is always in a good mood and brightens
your day when you see him/her. He/she has a positive attitude and always tries to look
at things on the bright side.
4 (or more!) Year Award*
This award is given in recognition to those that have been with the Ambassadors for
four or more years.
Graduating Senior Recognition**
All graduating Ambassadors receive a small gift as we wish them the best of luck in the
future.
* This is an award and will merit an invitation to the End-of-Year Banquet without 10
points earned one of the semesters during the given year.
** This is a recognition, and though we appreciate all of the work that the ambassador
receiving the recognition has done for the program, in order for this person to attend the
End-of-Year Banquet, they will have to have earned 10 points during one of the
semesters during the given year or be also receiving an award.

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