May 2008
Updated 05-01-08

Congratulations to the Graduates!
The SILC Nontraditional Student Services Program would like to congratulate the graduating class of 2008.  Best wishes to all of you!.

Join your friends and family at the 136th KU Commencement Ceremony!  The presentation begins at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 18th with a procession of faculty, graduates, and dignitaries along Memorial Drive, down Mount Oread, and into the Memorial Stadium. Tickets are not required. Help make commencement memorable for the Class of 2008. Click here for more information.

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Looking for Summer Employment?


If you plan on being around the Lawrence area this summer or would like help developing your resume, check out the KU Career Services website or call 864-3624 to set up an appointment!

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KU Information Technology

Do you have questions about email?  Ever wonder why you aren’t able to access email at certain times?  The KU Information Technology website can answer these questions and many more!  To find out more about the services this department offers, visit their website.

 

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Instructional Services: Summer Workshops

KU Instructional Serviceshelps the campus community use technology and information for teaching, learning, and working. Skillset oofers instructor-led instructional opportunities on both computing and information literacy topics. To find out more about the Summer Workshops, visit their website or call 864-0410.

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Sabatini Multicultural Resource Center!
Students are encouraged to stop by and visit the new Sabatini Multicultural Resource Center (SMRC) located next to the Kansas Union.  The SMRC’s new building opened in late January and held its grand opening on April 29, 2008.  The SMRC offers many resources to students, assists with developing cultural components in curriculum, supports student organizations and hosts multicultural programs for students and staff.  For more info contact 864-4350.

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Non-Traditional Student Foundation (NTSF)
The Non-Traditional Student Foundation at KU is an organization providing support to non-traditional students through programs and networking.  NTSF has a webpage and encourages students to get involved.  If you want more info about the KU Non-Traditional Student Foundation, contact the Student Involvement & Leadership Center at 864-4861.

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KU Athletics: Still Time to Catch a Baseball/Softball Game!

Kansas Baseball
Kansas Baseball will host Oklahoma in a three game series May 2nd - 4th.  The Jayhawks will take on non-conference foe Oral Roberts on May 7 before hosting Border Showdown rival Missouri May 9th - 11th.  KU will conclude the 2008 home schedule with Kansas State on May 16th.  Admission is free to students with a valid KU ID.  Students can also earn Rock Chalk Rewards points by attending Kansas Baseball games. Home games are played at Hoglund Ballpark.


Kansas Softball
Kansas Softball will conclude the 2008 regular season by hosting Iowa State on May 3rd - 4th.  Admission is free to students with a valid KU ID.  Students can also earn Rock Chalk Rewards points by attending Kansas Baseball games. Home games are played at Hoglund Ballpark.

For more information, visit the KU Athletics website!

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Calendar of Events for May:

• May 2nd:  Student Union Activities: Guitar Hero III and Drive-In Movie, 8:00 p.m.-Midnight, on the Lied Center Lawn. 8:00 p.m.Guitar Hero III Tourney on a huge screen-what could be better? Beginning at 9:00 p.m., watch a great movie from your car or grab a blanket and watch it on the lawn! Free food...free movie! Contact SUA at 864-7469 for more info.
• May 3rd:  Air Force ROTC: Annual Commissioning Parade, 12:00 p.m. at Memorial Stadium.  Cadets from the AFROTC program will perform a parade to honor the graduating seniors who will be commissioning into the Air Force on the 19th of May.  There will be a special drill competition after the parade as well as refreshments provided.
• May 3rd:  Student Union Activities: Spring Arts Festival , 1:00-5:00 p.m. Pick out art from local merchants and enjoy music, food and fun along Mississippi Street in front of the Spencer Museum of Art! Student and Community artists are invited to participate and sell their items at this event. For more information contact SUA at 864-7469.
• May 3rd: Inspirational Gospel Voices: OASIS: Spring Gospel Concert and Conference , 7:00 p.m. at Saint John the Evangelist Church. The church is on 12th and Kentucky. The concert will be featuring the Kansas City, Kansas gospel artist Pastor J. Cortez Vaughn II as well as KU’s very own Inspirational Gospel Voices. This event is totally free. For more info contact Ashley Coleman.
• May 3rd: KU Engineers Without Borders: First Annual “Rockin’ for Relief” Benefit Concert, 9:00 p.m. at The Bottleneck, ages 18+ up. Featuring Dead Girls Ruin Everything (currently recording their 2nd album), The Noise FM (Deadwood Derby semifinalists), Robots vs. Dinosaurs (playing at Wakarusa Festival this year), Tallgrass Prairie Reserve (hot new act) and comedian John Gibbons. There will also be a prize drawing for awesome prizes donated by local businesses Z’s Espresso, Arizona Trading Company, The Third Planet, Waxman Candles and others to be announced! Cover charge is $5-7 at the door. For more information please see the EWB-KU website or the Facebook event.
  
• May 4th: Douglas Co. Aids Project: KU's Dept. of Theatre & Film and Headmasters Salon will present "Really?" as a benefit for Douglas County AIDS Project. This year's show is about all the musical theatre songs that raise people's eyebrows to say "really?" A $50 donation to DCAP buys 2 tickets to the show and a haircut from Headmasters. Two shows to choose from: 3:00 and 5:00 PM. Tickets are available at Headmasters, 809 Vermont, and at DCAP, 2518 Ridge Court Suite #101. Call DCAP at 785-843-0040 for more information.
• May 18th: University of Kansas: Commencement 2008. Join your friends and family at the 136th KU Commencement Ceremony!  The presentation begins at 2:30 p.m. Click here for more information.

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