Jayhawk Generations
The KU family tradition
Welcome Picnics
Every summer, chapters of the KU Alumni Association welcome the next generation of Jayhawks to the University. Incoming students and parents from the area are invited to attend a reception in their honor. Food and drinks are combined with plenty of KU company. Alumni share their stories of the Hill, current students lend advice, and University representatives also attend to answer any questions about life on the Hill. These events are free of charge and open to prospective students who are considering KU. Check our calendar to find a picnic in your area.
Jayhawk Generations Slide Shows
See how much fun we had last year!
Northwest Kansas Jayhawk Generations Picnic
Kansas City Jayhawk Generations Picnic
Flint Hills Jayhawk Generations Picnic
Houston Jayhawk Generations Picnic
Shawnee County Jayhawk Generations Picnic
St. Louis Jayhawk Generations Picnic
Kansas Alumni magazine article
Each year the Kansas Alumni magazine recognizes KU legacy families whose attendance at the University includes two or more generations. If your baby Jayhawk is ready to leave the nest and head to KU, let us know! Incoming freshmen will be featured in the "Jayhawk Generations" article, our salute to true blue heritage.
To be included, your student needs to:
Be a freshman in the fall 2008
Have at least one parent who is an Association member
Have at least one parent who attended KU (that parent need not have graduated)
Submit information detailing KU family members to the Association by June 30, 2008
Mailing information
KU Alumni Association
Attn: Jayhawk Generations
1266 Oread Ave.
Lawrence, KS 66045
Second generation: Send student's high school name and any additional family members who have attended KU. As another option, you can fill out the second generation online form. Please do not send student photographs for second generation Jayhawks.
Third generation and beyond: Send student's résumé or list of high-school activities. Please provide information about your KU ancestors. Mail a photograph of the student and college-era photos of parents who attended KU (fifth-generation Jayhawks also can send photos of KU grandparents). We will return all photos after the feature is published in issue 5, September 2008. In addition to submitting the required information, you can fill out the third generation or fourth and fifth generation online form. For sixth generation Jayhawks, or for questions regarding Jayhawk Generations, please contact Erika Bentson of the Association at ebentson@kualumni.org or 800-584-2957.
Jayhawk Generations 2007
Jayhawk Generations 2006
Jayhawk Generations 2005
Jayhawk Generations 2004
Jayhawk Generations 2003
