Venus on Sun

It was a beautiful sunny day today, and there was transition of Venus over Sun.

We reached at the Lied center parking and there were several astronomers

There were people in groups ...

setting up telescopes

and trying different methods to see the sun

some with lot of equipment

the Sun was bright and shining

but with filters we could see it better

though brighter it was beautiful

and Venus was clearly visible.

we were enjoying it for long time

again and again the beautiful view of Sun with Venus.

some people really had high tech equipment

but after some time, it started getting cloudy

and soon Sun set behind the treeline.

Solar Eclipse May 2012

 On 20th May 2012 there was a Solar Eclipse.

But the weather was cloudy in the evening.

And it started getting dark

and darker…..

People who gathered spontaneously at Lied Center were well equipped with good telescopes but getting worried.

And then there was a ray of hope.

And the Sun was out of clouds.

It gave a spectacular glimpse.

And then it touched the horizon.

And started vanishing…

 

 Before completely vanishing, there was a beautiful glow.

 

People were mesmerized and were still discussing the amazing event they witnessed.

Special thanks to people who got telescopes and shared them and the knowledge.

Traditions Night 2011

Kansas University has a long tradition in several aspects and Jayhawks proud of each and every traditions. One such traditions is to celebrate a Traditions Night, where new students learn about many traditions of the University.

Big Jay and Baby Jay getting ready for the show.

 Jayhawks getting a chance to take pictures with mascots.

Rock Chalk Dancers rehearsed a few steps

New students approaching the Memorial Stadium for learning the traditions

Students are showing up a good numbers

And more are joining for Traditions Night

Rock Chalk Dancers and Cheer Leaders in position

The ceremony begins...

The cheerleaders show a few steps.

Big Jay makes an appearance in the stadium. 

Kansas University Football Coach Turner Gill addressing the students.

Kansas University Basketball Coach Bill Self addressing the students.

Far above the golden valley
Glorious to view,
Stands our noble Alma Mater,
Towering toward the blue.

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.

Greet we then our foster mother,
Noble friend so true,
We will ever sing her praises,
Hail to old KU.

Students join in Crimson and Blue song

Cheerleaders leading the song

Hail to old KU

KU Homecoming Parade 2010

International students is an integral part of any American University and Kansas University is no exception to that. In fact Kansas University has a large International Students community representing close to 100 countries and comprising of more than 5% of total students in the university.

Every year in the Homecoming parade, there is a special section of these International Students with their flags in this pared. Here are some photos of this years parade.

 Engeeneering Department display getting ready for parade

 International students collecting their respective country flags and sharing some moments.

 Time to take some photos with country flags.

Getting ready for the line ups.

 Practicing how to hold the flag...

 Other groups getting ready for the parade.

 With all the flags together, such a colorful sight.

 Motorcycle group leaving for parade.

 Horses getting ready

 Spectators gathered

 And the parade begins...

 So many people on both sides of the road watching.

 Some interesting displays in the parade.

 Students and families taking pictures with flags

  Friends getting together.

Time for photos with the flags

 Proud moments to hold the flag.

 Opportunity to get pictures in front of strong hall.

 Flying flag high.

Most popular photo location on KU campus, Kansas Union Jayhawk.


Here is the official homecoming album of Homecoming




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