Scholarbucks Cafe &
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John Blaufuss Memorial Run/Walk
The 2008 campus/community scholarship challenge for Emporia State University features:
- The third annual John Blaufuss Memorial Run/Walk on Saturday, April 19
- The Scholarbucks Cafe - pledge form - photos
John Blaufuss Memorial Run/Walk
The third annual John Blaufuss Memorial Run/Walk on Saturday, April 19, at Emporia State University raised about $10,000 for ESU scholarships. More than 200 participants followed the 5K running course or the 2-mile walking route, ending at the Sauder Alumni Center for refreshments and awards.
Medals were awarded to the top three men and women in the 5K race. John Mead won the race with a time of 20:07, followed by Wade Schmidt in second at 20:43 and David Zlab in third at 21:37. The women were led by Maureen Smith at 22:16, Makaila McClelland in second at 22:18, and Kelly Boehm in third at 23:58. See the 5K results, including all runners' times, by clicking here.
All proceeds from the annual event, sponsored this year by Barnhart Builders of Olpe, Kan., benefit ESU’s General Scholarship Fund. John Blaufuss, a beloved figure at Emporia State University, was killed by a drunk driver while jogging in December 2005. The ESU controller served ESU for more than 30 years, and was a firm believer in supporting ESU and contributed to numerous scholarship funds for students. At the first Blaufuss Run/Walk in 2006, in honor of Blaufuss, ESU dedicated a statue of Corky the Hornet in Union Square.
Photos of the run/walk from Saturday, April 19
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| The starting line for the 5K. The walkers headed in the opposite direction. |
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| The crowd gathers before the race. |
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| The rolling radio show from Emporia's Radio Stations, Inc., broadcasts live. |
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| Limbering up before the run. |
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| All buckled up, and ready to go! |
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| Blessed by sunshine, the run/walk is ready to start. |
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| The top female finishers complete the 5K. |
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| The top male 5K finishers catch their breath. |
Run/Walk route maps, 2008
5K route |
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2-mile route |
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Scholarbucks Cafe, 2008 
The Scholarbucks Cafe is open through Friday, Feb. 29, so there's still plenty of time to make your reservation to support ESU students through scholarships and other funds.
See photos from the grand opening!
Your support of the annual campus campaign has been tremendous so far this year, and our $50,000 goal for faculty and staff giving is in sight! ESU's faculty and staff have a long tradition of supporting ESU students, and it's even stronger this year!
For a Scholarbucks Cafe "menu" of scholarships and other funds, click here. For more information on our campus efforts, contact Blake Davis at (620) 341-6484 or bdavis1@emporia.edu.
Scholarbucks Cafe grand opening
Feb. 12, 2008
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The 2007 campus/community challenge
The 2007 challenge began with began with Scholarbucks Cafe and culminated in the second annual John Blaufuss Memorial Run/Walk to benefit ESU scholarships, on March 17, 2007.
The support was tremendous for the run/walk. We raised $10,000 for scholarships and had a great time getting there! See the video, check out the pictures below, or click here to read the press release. For full race results in the 2007 5K, click here.
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At Scholarbucks Cafe in 2007, we kicked-off the scholarship drive by recognizing just how crucial faculty and staff support is for the ongoing achievements of our students. We also had a bit of fun, as the pictures show!
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Last Updated April 21, 2008