Kansas State University - Royal Purple Yearbook (Manhattan, KS)

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This year the Kaw Valley Rodeo donated a portion of the proceeds earned at the Riley County Fair to Kansas State Universityls Johnson Center for Basic Cancer Research located in Chalmers Hall. uWe wanted our money to stay within the communityfl Charlene Henton, representative for the Kaw Valley Association, said. L'We especially liked how it not only went to breast cancer research but all types of cancerf' VVhat started off as a nation wide effort by Wrangler turned into a local event by the Kaw Valley Association. Four years ago Marcia Locke, public relations and outreach coordinator for the Johnson Center, said she was contacted by Henton about donating the proceeds to the Johnson Center. uThe Kaw Valley Association donates the money raised from the rodeo every year to the Johnson Center because they want their funds to stay local, Locke said. One hundred percent of the donations given to us go to cancer research and education here at K-State. Family members and friends wrote names of people they knew who had battled cancer onto pink balloons and released them before the rodeo started. Locke said she received an interesting e-mail the following week from a woman in Illinois. The woman had found one of the released balloons in her field, more than 330 miles away from Manhattan, with the name K'Wilma written on it. If it werenlt for the Johnson Jwo rnernoers of lne liriyv Volley Assocrolron learn rope o coll ol lhe Kow Valley 'fotgln Enobgh lc Weor Pink' Rodeo We're unique being or o unlyerslly llnotls nol G of reseorcn rind narnber of locully will continue lo grow like rt hos the posl len yeors' lylorcici locke Johnson Cenler lor Bcxsrc Cc1ncerl2eseorch,sc1rd Jennrfer Heelce Center logo on the balloon, she said she wouldn't have had any idea where the balloon came from. f'It's a neat connection that something we did here in Kansas is making its way across the country, literallyfl Locke said. Not many people, or even students for that matter, know about the Johnson Center for Basic Cancer Research, and it is right here on campusf, With balloon sales, admittance and donations, the Tough Enough to Wear Pink rodeo brought in almost 57,000 for the Johnson Center. Since it was founded in 1980, the Johnson Center has won more than 50 cancer research awards, and there is now an award titled Tough Enough to Wear Pink Cancer Research Award' There are 71 affiliated faculty doing research at the Johnson Center where all types of cancer are researched and studied. The Johnson Center is one of the only places in the county that allows undergrads to do research. People do kind stuff like this for us all the time, and it gets us in the news, which helps get the word out about our centerf' Locke said. K'It's great for usf' Henton said this year's rodeo was very successful. Compared with past years, she was especially impressed with the turn out and the amount of money that was raised. uWe usually judge it by how much pink we see in the crowd, Henton said. L'This year there was definitely a lot of pinkfl rneolccl sclaool Jae otiruw' 291

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A T0 GH FIGHT AGAINST G C R D l by Ellie Long A sea of prnk T-shlrts and cowboy boots filled the Wells Arena Iuly 23 for the fourth annual Kaw Valley Tough Enough to Wear Pinkl' Rodeo. -28 l Gne hundred percent of the donations go to cancer research and education. We are a major resource to the community. Morcio Locke, Johnson Cooler for Bosfc Comer Rose-Orch

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I30 Bagels for sqlg The university anticipates the arrival for the new Einstein Bros. Bagels on campus. In early September Hale opened its doors and the first 100 customers received free bagels for a year. Students were able to study in a quiet and convenient location and enjoy food and beverages. Einstein Bros. Bagel opened in September in Hale Library where the 24 hour quiet study room was. Einstein Bros. was the only one located in Manhattan making it a unique place to eat. They served breakfast as well as lunch and were open late for students who needed a late night snack. In order to promote the new venue, Einstein Bros. gave away free bagels for a year to the first 100 students in line. Students camped out for hours in order to receive the promotion. I really wanted free bagels for a year, but even though I didnit make the cut, I still go about twice a weekl' Alli Dandurand, junior in sociology said. Einstein Bros. was built as an alternative place to eat while on campus. It was located centrally making it convenient for students to stop in during passing periods. Large tables were set up near power sources so students could study and do homework while eating a quick bite. I come here to eat instead of going to the Union because it is more quiet, but I still like the variety the Union has to offerfl Raaven Crockett, junior in social work said. Einstein Bros. provided bagels, paninis, pizza bagels and bagel dogs with a to-go food service easy for students in between classes. Anytime I have a break between classes I come here to get food or coffee, Brittany Blattner, senior in life sciences said. The Union is too noisy to study so I can come to Einstein Bros. and know I will get my homework done. The new food venue created for more on-campus job opportunities for students. The set schedule allowed employees to base their work schedule around class. l'The managers are very flexible and they are willing to work with me when I am busy with school work, Elizabeth Zabel, sophomore in political science said. The constant flow of people kept Zabel busy during her Tuesday and Thursday shifts. The earlier days of the Week were usually the busiest and most people came in for their most popular item, the tasty turkey sandwich. uMy favorite part about working at Einstein Bros. is seeing the same people every day and getting to know their names and orders, Zabel said. Einstein Bros. was a great asset to Hale Library and the rest of the campus.