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Today's featured article The fountain and roundabout Chi Omega Fountain The Chi Omega Fountain (often abbreviated as the Chi O Fountain) is the largest of the fountains on campus located at the intersection of Jayhawk Boulevard and West Campus Road in front of the Chi Omega house. Built to honor the founders of Chi Omega and donated to KU by the sorority's members, it was dedicated on April 23, 1955, shortly after its construction was completed. The fountain itself is very detailed. The carved sides of the fountain depict the myth of Demeter, Chi Omega's patron goddess. Did you know... ...each KU student pays more than $700 a year in required campus fees. Where does all that money go? ...that there are approximately 29,525 trees on campus at KU or just about one for each KU student? ...that you pay $1.50 a semester as a student fee for the Multicultural Education Fund. Do you know where that money goes? ...that Queers & Allies student organization began in the 1970's as the Lawrence Gay Liberation Front. ...the hours of the Student Fitness and Recreation Center on Sunday mornings? ...you can display graphics representing your interests and activities to spice up your user page. Click here to learn more. ...KUpedia has a partnership with Clemson University's wiki. Resources Resources For Student Organizations List of Student Organizations How do I register a student organization? What are the benefits of registering a student organization? What kinds of things can Student Senate fund?

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