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MAY2009 7, 2009 PRESENTED GRADUA BY THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN TION SPECIAL SECTION 137TH COMMENCEMENT Sunday, May 17, 2009 2:30 p.m. Memorial Stadium Far above the “ Glorious to view, Stands our noble , Towering toward the . Lift the ever onward, and the Hail to thee, our Hail to old . ” Photo by Jerry Wang/KANSAN 2C 2009 GRADUATION GUIDE THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2009 EDITOR’S NOTE Walking down the hill an important tradition Table of contents raduation season always reminds me of how fast things are moving Gand changing in my life. Now, I’m not a senior, so I don’t have the perspective of coming to the BY NOra SIMON end of my college career. But it [email protected] seems like yesterday that I was graduating from high school. particular cover photo. It’s some- I like the feeling graduation thing that I want to be a part of has — the traditions, the alumni, when I graduate, just to say that I the family, even the formality. was part of it. Because there is something about Many may remember their graduation that makes you real- high school graduations being ize that there’s a lot of potential long and boring, but it’s just part for how your life could end up. of the tradition. For me, it was At this time two years ago, I the feeling right after receiving never thought I would be living my diploma that made me happy in Kansas, and I definitely didn’t I’d opted to walk with my gradu- think I’d be working for The ating class. Kansan. Don’t forget the great When I graduated from high memories of your years at the school, I didn’t think I would University. Whether you like it be where I am today, but things or not, this place has shaped who change and opportunities are you are in some way. You may always there. not appreciate or realize until Although I’m not a senior, you’re graduated and gone what I can appreciate the feelings of you really got out of college. But change, relief and happiness that it’s important to recognize how come at graduation. your past influences your future. And if I could give only one It may seem like just a diploma piece of advice, it would be this: you’re getting on May 17, but THE REASONS FOR REGALIA Don’t miss your opportunity to what really matters is the time walk down the hill with all the you spent at the University and other graduates on May 17. all that you accomplished. Explore the history behind the cap and gown There won’t be another time Congratulations, Class of 2009! 4 in your life that you’ll get to be Good luck with life after college, Jerry Wang/KANSAN part of this tradition. That’s much and don’t forget the memories you of the reason why I chose this made at the University of Kansas. LOOKING BACK BY THE NUMBERS Seniors recall best 3 See how the graduating class sizes up college memories ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Hard work, study abroad and Mario’s Miracle Benefits for the class of 2009 and the senior gift BY CRYSTAL YAKEL “We sang the alma mater with 3 [email protected] other KU students while on a bus back from a wine tasting for As their time at the University study abroad in Germany,” Lux comes to a close, seniors are re- said. “It was a good time.” DO I NEED TO BE SOMEWHERE? flecting on their time in college Stephanie Patyk, Wichita se- and remembering some of their nior, said her work as a special A schedule for graduation weekend will help greatest memories throughout events coordinator for Student 3 their stay in Law- Union Activities rence. “I have been a die- was the thing that Wichita seniors hard KU fan all my gave her such a Ally Mounts and life, and to be a stu- memorable college Meghan Hamp- experience. It was GRADUATION: SINCE 1873 ton have the same dent during the win Patyk’s job to or- favorite memory was unbelievable. ” ganize the home- The University has many traditions that live on as many KU stu- coming show for 4 dents: the 2008 ALLY MOUNTS her sophomore men’s basketball Wichita senior year. national champi- “On the first onship. day of school I WHERE’S WALDO? “I have been a die-hard KU fan received word that our previous all my life, and to be a student show headliner had backed out Browse through a list of this year’s graduates during the win was unbeliev- of the show, which left us rough- 5 able,” Mounts said. ly six weeks to redo everything,” John Babcock, Holton senior, Patyk said. agreed that the Because Patyk c h a m p i o n s h i p “When I found out was a fan of huge was a highlight of fan of Kathy Grif- WALKING DOWN THE HILL his college years. that she had accepted fin’s show on Bra- “How can you SUA’s offer, I was over vo, she suggested Find out where to stand before the procession top partying with the moon.” that Griffin be 15 thousands of oth- the homecoming er Jayhawks after STEPHANIE PaTYK show at the Lied a national cham- Wichita senior Center. pionship victory?” “When I found JAYHAWK NATION Babcock said. out that she had Babcock has accepted SUA’s of- fer, I was over the moon,” Patyk Alumni across the country gather to watch the wins many good memories of his 15 years at the University, such as said. performing at KMEA with KU After completely selling out Concert Choir, sledding down the Lied Center and witnessing Campanile hill, dancing at sum- Griffin’s comedic performance, mer parties and traveling to Juar- Patyk had been the driver for her A FAMILY FIRST ez, Mexico, with Wesley KU. own best memory of her time at Lucas Lux, Topeka senior, re- the University. Senior is the first to graduate with a college degree called a great memory from his 16 junior year. — Edited by Casey Miles spring 2009 kansan staff Advertising director Laura Vest Editor Brenna Hawley Sales manager Dani Erker Managing editors Tara Smith General manager, news adviser Malcolm Gibson Mary Sorrick Sales and marketing adviser Jon Schlitt Managing editor, Kansan.com Kelsey Hayes Special sections editor Nora Simon Designers Drew Bergman Kansan Newsroom et cetera Nick Gerik 111 Stauffer-Flint Hall The University Daily Kansan is the student newspaper of the Liz Schubauer 1435 Jayhawk Blvd. University of Kansas. Kelly Stroda Lawrence, KS 66045 (785) 864-4810 This graduation guide is published Copy chief Luke Morris annually in the spring to honor the Photo editor Ryan McGeeney University’s graduating class. THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2009 2009 GRADUATION GUIDE 3C alumnI Ties to University don’t BY THE NUMBERS Below is a breakdown of the University’s graduates end on graduation day by school, degree, and in-state and out-of-state BY DANA MEREDITH [email protected] Commencement day signi- 1,058 2,700 Graduate degree 843 573 fies for most graduates the end Undergraduate degree Students getting Students getting Ph.D.s recipients of their time as a student at the recipients master’s degrees or higher level degrees University and as a member of the Lawrence community. The Alumni Association wants recent graduates to know, however, that their time 2,767 370 2,241 1,834 as a Jayhawk is by no means over In-state graduates Out-of-state graduates Male graduates Female graduates after they walk down the hill and into Memorial Stadium. “We help bridge the gap between being a student at the University Size of graduating class and being an alumni; we want you to know that there’s still a com- Undergraduate Graduate munity out there for you, even if you’re not on the Hill,” said Aly n Rodee, Wichita senior and former College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 1198 213 executive member of the Student Alumni Association. The SAA is an n School of Allied Health 68 113 offshoot of the Alumni Association that helps with running programs n School of Architecture and Urban Planning 42 80 and events. The Alumni Association attracts members in part by sponsoring n School of Business 330 120 year-end programs for recent grad- uates, such as Wieners for Seniors, n School of Education 211 184 a hot dog giveaway on Wescoe Beach that is designed to advertise Nora Simon/KANSAN n School of Engineering 193 69 another Alumni Association event, The flagpole in front of Strong Hall is corroded and leaning. It is being replaced as the 2009 Grad Grill. class gift. Giving a class gift is one of the many traditions for graduating seniors. Grad Grill will take place tonight n School of Fine Arts 134 48 from 5:30 to 7:30 at the Adams with a year’s free membership to Alumni Center and features free GraD GRILL the Alumni Association, a $25 value n School of Journalism and Mass Communications 193 17 food and drink, door prizes and sponsored by KU Endowment, and information tables. Who: Graduating seniors an opportunity to purchase a life- n School of Nursing “It’s the first event that students What: Free food and door time membership for half price. 149 17 attend as alumni,” said Stefani prizes “I will definitely take advantage Gerson, coordinator of student pro- When: 5:30 to 7:30 tonight of my free year’s membership with n School of Pharmacy 117 7 grams for the Alumni Association.